Chapter 2-3 ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS*

* Chapter 3 entitled “Administrative Departments,” consisting of Articles 1 through 5, consisting of Sections 2-3.101 through 2-3.506, codified from Ordinance No. 80 C-M, effective May 14, 1964; Article 6, consisting of Section 2-3.601, codified from Ordinance No. 80 C-M, and Section 2-3.602, added by Ordinance No. 382 C-M, effective May 27, 1976; Article 7 consisting of Sections 2-3.701 through 2-3.703, codified from Ordinance 80 C-M, amended by Ordinance No. 100 C-M, effective July 1, 1965, 2-3.704 and 2-3.705, added by Ordinance No. 344 C-M, effective November 28, 1974, Section 2-3.706, added by Ordinance No. 582-82 C-M, effective January 27, 1983; Article 8 consisting of Sections 2-3.801 through 2-3.803, codified from Ordinance 80 C-M, and Section 2-3.804, codified from Ordinance No. 80 C-M, repealed by Ordinance No. 116 C-M, effective April 21, 1966; Article 9 consisting of Sections 2-3.901 through 2-3.903, codified from Ordinance 80 C-M, amended by Ordinance No. 121, effective June 23, 1966; Article 10 consisting of 2-3.1001, codified from Ordinance No. 80 C-M, amended by Ordinance No. 343 C-M, effective November 28, 1974, Sections 2-3.1002 and 2-3.1003, added by Ordinance No. 343 C-M, effective November 28, 1974; Article 11 consisting of Sections 2-3.1101 and 2-3.1102, codified from Ordinance No. 80 C-M, repealed by Ordinance No. 120 C-M, effective June 23, 1966; Article 12 consisting of Sections 2-3.1201 and 2-3.1202, codified from Ordinance 80 C-M; and Article 13 consisting of Section 2-3.1301 through 2-3.1303, added by Ordinance No. 100 C-M, effective July 1, 1965, repealed by Ordinance No. 344 C-M, effective November 28, 1974; amended in its entirety by Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1132-02 C-M, effective May 23, 2002.

Article 1. Office of the City Manager

2-3.101 Creation and functions.

The office of the City Manager is established by the Charter of the City. The City Manager shall have the duties, responsibilities, authority, and jurisdiction provided by the Charter of the City and the ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council in accordance therewith.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.102 Organization and direction.

In accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City, the City Manager shall be empowered to make such rules and regulations as such person deems necessary for the conduct of the various administrative departments of the City under the City Manager’s jurisdiction. The City Manager is hereby authorized to delegate the authority to make such rules and regulations to the heads of the various administrative departments under the City Manager’s jurisdiction.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.103 Assistant City Manager.

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant City Manager, who shall be City Manager pro tempore, as provided by the Charter of the City. The Assistant City Manager shall, in the event of absence or disability of the City Manager, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities. The Assistant City Manager may act as the head of an administrative department which is under the administrative jurisdiction of the City Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.104 City Manager Pro Tempore.

Upon the absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Manager may designate another City officer as City Manager Pro Tempore to perform the duties and exercise the powers of the City Manager as provided in the City Charter.

If the City Manager does not appoint a City Manager Pro Tempore or if the City Manager’s office otherwise becomes empty, the Council may appoint an officer of the City to be City Manager Pro Tempore as provided in the City Charter.

Alternatively, if the City Manager’s Office becomes vacant and the City Manager is not expected to return, the City Council may appoint a City Manager Pro Tempore who is not an officer of the City to serve until a permanent City Manager is hired. The City Manager Pro Tempore shall be appointed on the basis of the person’s public sector education, training, and experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council or until a permanent City Manager is hired.

(§ 1, Ord. 1337-16 (CM), eff. August 4, 2016)

Article 2. Office of the City Attorney

2-3.201 Creation and functions.

The office of the City Attorney is established by the Charter of the City. It shall be under the direct control of the City Attorney. The functions of the City Attorney are set forth in Section 804 of the Charter of the City.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 3. Office of the City Clerk

2-3.301 Creation and functions.

The office of the City Clerk is established by the Charter of the City. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk to perform all the duties and have such authorities and responsibilities as are set forth in Section 803 of the Charter of the City and ordinances of the City and laws of the State.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.302 Deputy City Clerk.

The City Clerk may, with the approval of the Council, appoint a deputy or deputies who shall have the duties, responsibilities, and authority of the City Clerk.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.303 Acting City Clerk.

Upon the absence or disability of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk or other officer of the City who shall be appointed Acting City Clerk by the Council, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the City Clerk.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 4. Finance Department

2-3.401 Creation and functions.

There is hereby established a Finance Department. The functions of the Finance Department shall include all fiscal operations of the City and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

(a) To prepare monthly statements indicating the City’s financial condition;

(b) To prepare for the City Manager a complete financial statement at the end of each fiscal year;

(c) To assist in the preparation of a preliminary proposed budget, including a summary of all anticipated revenues and expenditures;

(d) To receive or collect all moneys or revenues due the City;

(e) To maintain custody of all public funds and securities belonging to or under the control of the City, depositing and investing such funds in accordance with principles of sound treasury management;

(f) To maintain the accounting systems for the City government, supervising and controlling disbursements and expenditures, including the payroll, through a system of budget control; and

(g) To have such other functions as may, by ordinance of the Council or directive of the City Manager, be assigned or delegated to the Finance Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.402 Organization and direction.

There shall be an Administrative Services Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Administrative Services Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain such divisions in the Finance Department, as in the Administrative Services Director’s judgment, the operations may require, and such person shall also be responsible for the direction and control of all the functions assigned to the Finance Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.403 Acting Administrative Services Director.

The Administrative Services Director may, subject to the approval of the City Manager, designate an individual who shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Administrative Services Director in such absence or disability.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.404 Additional duties and offices.

In addition to all other duties vested in the Administrative Services Director, such person shall have the duties and obligations specified in the general laws of the State assigned to the office of the City Treasurer, City Tax Collector, and City Assessor. The Administrative Services Director shall be the City Treasurer, and shall have the authority to execute on behalf of the City any and all documents and instruments required to be executed as City Treasurer.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 5. Fire Department

2-3.501 Creation and Functions.

The Fire Department is hereby established. The functions of the Fire Department shall include the following:

(a) To protect life, property and the environment by preventing and eliminating fire hazards and by controlling and extinguishing fires;

(b) To provide basic emergency rescue services to the public;

(d) To manage and control other emergency incidents under Fire Department jurisdiction;

(e) To assist and support other City Departments, allied agencies or organizations as resources allow for effective incident management, control or mitigation of natural or human-caused hazards or conditions for the benefit of public safety;

(f) To enforce the rules, laws, and ordinances relating to the prevention and extinguishing of fires and the handling of potentially dangerous combustibles and explosives, and to investigate and report to the Police Department all cases where there is reason to believe that any fire is the result of a crime or that a crime has been committed in connection therewith;

(g) To maintain in efficient operable condition those firefighting and fire prevention systems and facilities assigned to the Fire Department;

(h) To perform such other duties as the City Manager may direct, which in the City Manager’s judgment, do not interfere with the availability of personnel for emergency duty.

(§ 1, Ord. 1232-07 (CM), eff. January 1, 2008)

2-3.502 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Fire Chief who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Fire Chief, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain such divisions in the Fire Department as, in the Fire Chief’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Fire Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1232-07 (CM), eff. January 1, 2008)

2-3.503 Order of succession to command.

The Rules and Regulations of the Watsonville Fire Department shall provide for a system of logical and orderly succession to command and order of precedence of all officers of the Fire Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1232-07 (CM), eff. January 1, 2008)

2-3.504 Authority at fires.

The Fire Chief, or successor in command, shall have supreme authority over the territory and persons involved in any fire, explosion, building collapse, or other emergency or threatened emergency to which the Fire Department would normally respond, except as provided by State law and Sections 4-2.08 and 4-2.09 of Chapter 2 of Title 4 of this chapter if the Mayor proclaims a disaster. The Fire Chief shall have the authority and responsibility to do, or cause to be done, everything the Chief determines as necessary for the confinement and control of the situation to the end that maximum protection is afforded to life and property. During the existence of such emergency, this authority shall include control of the water system, the demolition of buildings, or parts of buildings, involved or in the path of involvement, and the use of such other City employees in such manner as the Chief sees fit to control the situation and restore the Fire Department to a satisfactory state of operational readiness.

(§ 1, Ord. 1232-07 (CM), eff. January 1, 2008)

2-3.505 Authority to employ personnel at emergencies.

During an emergency as set forth in this section of this article, the Fire Chief shall have the authority to employ such persons, in addition to firefighters, as may be necessary to control such emergency within the following general limits:

(a) That all available sources of trained staffing available to the City under any Mutual Aid Agreement have been exhausted or are unavailable in time to be effective;

(b) That the acceptance of the services of civilians in actual firefighting work is prohibited, but that they may be assigned such work under competent supervision as will not take them into situations of danger to themselves or to other persons working on the incident. A finding of necessity for such employment by the Fire Chief, or successor, shall be conclusive evidence thereof.

(§ 1, Ord. 1232-07 (CM), eff. January 1, 2008)

Article 6. Health Department

2-3.601 Consolidation with the County Health Department.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 202 of the Charter of the City and of the pertinent sections of the Health and Safety Code of the State, the City Health Department is consolidated with the County Health Department for the purpose of enforcing State laws and regulations relating to public health.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.602 Arrests.

The County Health Officer and delegated subordinates, pursuant to the provisions of Section 836.5 of the Penal Code of the State, may arrest a person without a warrant whenever such County Health Officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed in the County Health Officer’s presence an offense which is a violation of any ordinance, statute, or law, enforcement of which is under the administration of the Health Officer. Upon making such an arrest, the County Health Officer or delegated subordinate shall release the person arrested pursuant to Section 853.6 of the Penal Code of the State, the provisions of which are hereby adopted by reference as a part of this section.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 7. Community Development Department

2-3.701 Creation and functions.

A Community Development Department is hereby established. The functions of the Community Development Department shall include the following:

(a) To provide the City Manager with staff assistance of a technical nature pertaining to development matters and to present information and recommendations to the Council;

(b) To provide staff support to the Planning Commission, Council, and Redevelopment Agency on regional planning and policy;

(c) To implement the essential functions of the Community Development Department as contained in the Watsonville Municipal Code, generally covering the following areas of: planning, building, and development engineering.

(d) To maintain and update the City’s General Plan, including State-mandated changes;

(e) To function as the City’s environmental and accessibility coordinators;

(f) To assist the public in all department functions with advice and guidance on the development and use of property within the requirements of applicable State and local laws and the City’s General Plan;

(g) To cooperate with other departments and agencies in gathering and disseminating information on public and private projects involving the betterment and improvement of the City;

(h) To assist the City Manager, City Attorney, and department heads in the preparation of legislative matters for the consideration of the Council;

(i) To process all development-related applications;

(j) To issue building permits and conduct required inspections;

(k) To enforce and apply uniform building codes adopted or applicable in Watsonville, including Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and the various Watsonville Municipal Code sections pertaining to new construction, rehabilitation, and code enforcement in response to citizen complaints and where deemed a potential impact to public health, safety, and welfare.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.702 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Community Development Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Community Development Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Community Development Department as, in the Community Development Director’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Community Development Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.703 Assistant Community Development Director.

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant Community Development Director. The Assistant Community Development Director shall, in the event of absence or disability of the Community Development Director, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.704 Acting Community Development Director.

Upon the absence or disability of the Community Development Director and the Assistant Community Development Director, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Community Development Director.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.705 Chief Building Official.

The Assistant Community Development Director may be designated as the City’s Building Official and upon such appointment perform all duties requisite to the title as defined by the State statute and local ordinances.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 8. Police Department

2-3.801 Creation and functions.

A Police Department is hereby created. The principal functions of the Police Department shall include the following:

(a) To prevent crime and maintain law and order in the City by enforcing the laws of the United States, the State, and the City and by cooperating with other agencies when enforcement is, by law, vested in another office or officer;

(b) To maintain in efficient operable condition those crime prevention and law enforcement systems and facilities assigned to the Police Department;

(c) To recruit and train such volunteer and reserve personnel as may reasonably be required to augment regular Police Department staffing; and

(d) To perform such other duties as the City Manager may direct.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.802 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Police Chief who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Police Chief, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain such divisions or offices in the Police Department as, in the Police Chief’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Police Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.803 Order of succession to command.

The Rules and Regulations of the Watsonville Police Department shall provide for a system of logical and orderly succession to command and order of precedence of all officers of the Police Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 9. Public Works and Utilities Department

2-3.901 Creation and functions.

A Public Works and Utilities Department is hereby established. The functions of the Public Works and Utilities Department shall include the following:

(a) To construct, inspect, operate, and maintain the City’s public works facilities, including water supply facilities, storm drains, streets, wastewater, the sewage treatment plant, electrical installations, traffic control devices, the landfill, City-owned buildings, and such other City installations as are not assigned to another department or which may be assigned by the City Manager and to direct the collection of solid waste and recycling material;

(b) To enforce, through the appropriate officers and divisions, the laws and regulations relating to work done in public streets and ways;

(c) To maintain in efficient operable condition automotive and other equipment of the City not otherwise assigned to another department for maintenance and to keep possession and inventory control records of the central stores assigned to the Public Works and Utilities Department;

(d) To perform or direct all phases of engineering work required in connection with the functions of the City not otherwise assigned to another department and to prepare and maintain engineering records of the City;

(e) To perform such other duties as may be required by the City Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1344-16 (CM), eff. January 12, 2017)

2-3.902 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Public Works and Utilities Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Public Works and Utilities Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain such divisions in the Public Works and Utilities Department as, in the Public Works and Utilities Director’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Public Works and Utilities Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.903 Assistant Public Works and Utilities Director.

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant Public Works and Utilities Director. The Assistant Public Works and Utilities Director shall, in the event of absence or disability of the Public Works and Utilities Director, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.904 Acting Public Works and Utilities Director.

Upon the absence or disability of the Public Works and Utilities Director and the Assistant Public Works and Utilities Director, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Public Works and Utilities Director.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 10. Parks and Community Services Department

2-3.1001 Creation and functions.

A Parks and Community Services Department is hereby established. The functions of the Parks and Community Services Department shall include the following:

(a) To serve as technical advisor to the Parks and Recreation Commission or any agency or commission related to park management, recreation, youth, or neighborhood services for the purpose of creating community and quality of life through people, parks, and programs;

(b) To strengthen community image through the planning and development of parks and recreation facilities;

(d) To develop, coordinate, and promote a balanced community services program by increasing cultural awareness, fostering human development, promoting health and wellness, supporting economic development, and providing recreational experiences considering the demographic trends of the community;

(e) To create partnerships and coalition building with other public or private agencies to offer comprehensive programs, avoid duplication of services, and maximize resources; and

(f) To coordinate and facilitate the utilization of City community recreation facilities by the general public and organized recreational groups.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1002 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Parks and Community Services Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Parks and Community Services Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Parks and Community Services Department as, in the Parks and Community Services Director’s judgment, the operation may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions of the Parks and Community Services Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1003 Assistant Parks and Community Services Director.

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant Parks and Community Services Director. The Assistant Parks and Community Services Director shall, in the event of absence or disability of the Parks and Community Services Director, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1004 Acting Parks and Community Services Director.

Upon the absence or disability of the Parks and Community Services Director and the Assistant Parks and Community Services Director, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Parks and Community Services Director.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 11. Municipal Airport Department*

* Former Article 11 entitled “Municipal Airport Department,” consisting of Section 2-3.1101, codified from Ordinance No. 1132-02 C-M, effective June 13, 2002, was repealed and replaced by § 1, Ord. No. 1344-16 (CM), eff. January 12, 2017.

2-3.1101 Creation and functions.

A Municipal Airport Department is hereby established. The functions of the Airport Department shall include:

(a) Provide for the maintenance of the municipal airport so that such facilities are available for the safe and efficient use of private, public and commercial airport users.

(b) Advise the City Manager and City staff on matters relating to the planning improvement, expansion, promotion and land uses of the airport.

(c) Oversee the general use of the airport for other than activities directly related to aviation including, but not limited to, industrial, agricultural and commercial uses.

(d) Administer Chapter 7-18.

(§ 1, Ord. 1344-16 (CM), eff. January 12, 2017)

2-3.1102 Organization and direction.

There shall be an Airport Director who shall serve as the Airport Manager, who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Airport Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Airport Department as, in the Airport Director’s judgement, the operation may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions of the Watsonville Municipal Airport.

(§ 1, Ord. 1344-16 (CM), eff. January 12, 2017)

2-3.1103 Assistant Airport Manager.

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant Airport Manager. The Assistant Airport Manager shall, in the event of absence or disability of the Airport Director, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1344-16 (CM), eff. January 12, 2017)

2-3.1104 Acting Airport Manager.

Upon the absence or disability of the Airport Director and the Assistant Airport Manager, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Director.

(§ 1, Ord. 1344-16 (CM), eff. January 12, 2017)

Article 12. City Libraries

2-3.1201 Creation and functions.

City Libraries are hereby established. The functions of the City Libraries shall be as set forth in Section 910 of the Charter of the City.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1202 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Library Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Library Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Libraries as, in the Library Director’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Libraries.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1203 Acting Library Director.

The Library Director shall, subject to the approval of the City Manager, designate an individual who shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Library Director in such absence or disability.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 13. Redevelopment and Housing Department

2-3.1301 Creation and functions.

A Redevelopment and Housing Department is hereby established. The functions of the Redevelopment and Housing Department shall include the following:

(a) To manage the various resources available to the Redevelopment and Housing Department for the promotion of housing opportunities for all residents, job creation and retention, and the best utilization of existing properties for the City’s economic vitality;

(b) To pursue new funding sources to advance the goals of the Redevelopment and Housing Department;

(d) To serve as liaison with the business community; and,

(e) To implement the City’s Redevelopment Plan.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1302 Organization and direction.

There shall be a Redevelopment and Housing Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Redevelopment and Housing Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Redevelopment and Housing Department as, in Redevelopment and Housing Director’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Redevelopment and Housing Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1303 Assistant Redevelopment and Housing Director.

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant Redevelopment and Housing Director. The Assistant Redevelopment and Housing Director shall, in the event of absence or disability of the Redevelopment and Housing Director, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

2-3.1304 Acting Redevelopment and Housing Director.

Upon the absence or disability of the Redevelopment and Housing Director and the Assistant Redevelopment and Housing Director, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager may perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Redevelopment and Housing Director.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Article 14. Innovation and Technology Department

2-3.1401 Creation and functions.

An Innovation and Technology Department is hereby established. The functions and responsibilities of the Innovation and Technology Department shall include:

(a) Develop, promulgate, and implement policies and standards governing the acquisition, management, and disposition of City information technology resources.

(b) Develop policies and standards for the management, maintenance and operation of City information technology resources.

(c) Determine the most effective ways of providing information technology resources to City departments, including services and the management thereof, using City or contracted sources.

(d) Design, maintain and support the City’s local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) that connects City’s facilities and infrastructure.

(e) Comply with laws and adhere to best practices of information technology management.

(§ 1, Ord. 1387-19 (CM), eff. July 25, 2019)

2-3.1402 Organization and direction.

There shall be an Information Technology Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Information Technology Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Innovation and Technology Department as, in the Information Technology Director’s judgment, the operations may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions assigned to the Innovation and Technology Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1387-19 (CM), eff. July 25, 2019)

2-3.1403 Acting Information Technology Director.

Upon the absence or disability of the Information Technology Director, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Innovation and Technology Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1387-19 (CM), eff. July 25, 2019)

Chapter 3ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS*

2-3.101 Creation and functions.

2-3.102 Organization and direction.

2-3.103 Assistant City Manager.

2-3.104 City Manager Pro Tempore.

2-3.201 Creation and functions.

2-3.301 Creation and functions.

2-3.302 Deputy City Clerk.

2-3.303 Acting City Clerk.

2-3.401 Creation and functions.

2-3.402 Organization and direction.

2-3.403 Acting Administrative Services Director.

2-3.404 Additional duties and offices.

2-3.501 Creation and Functions.

2-3.502 Organization and direction.

2-3.503 Order of succession to command.

2-3.504 Authority at fires.

2-3.505 Authority to employ personnel at emergencies.

2-3.601 Consolidation with the County Health Department.

2-3.602 Arrests.

2-3.701 Creation and functions.

2-3.702 Organization and direction.

2-3.703 Assistant Community Development Director.

2-3.704 Acting Community Development Director.

2-3.705 Chief Building Official.

2-3.801 Creation and functions.

2-3.802 Organization and direction.

2-3.803 Order of succession to command.

2-3.901 Creation and functions.

2-3.902 Organization and direction.

2-3.903 Assistant Public Works and Utilities Director.

2-3.904 Acting Public Works and Utilities Director.

2-3.1001 Creation and functions.

2-3.1002 Organization and direction.

2-3.1003 Assistant Parks and Community Services Director.

2-3.1004 Acting Parks and Community Services Director.

2-3.1101 Creation and functions.

2-3.1102 Organization and direction.

2-3.1103 Assistant Airport Manager.

2-3.1104 Acting Airport Manager.

2-3.1201 Creation and functions.

2-3.1202 Organization and direction.

2-3.1203 Acting Library Director.

2-3.1301 Creation and functions.

2-3.1302 Organization and direction.

2-3.1303 Assistant Redevelopment and Housing Director.

2-3.1304 Acting Redevelopment and Housing Director.

2-3.1401 Creation and functions.

2-3.1402 Organization and direction.

2-3.1403 Acting Information Technology Director.

Chapter 3
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS*