The following words and phrases, whenever used in this code,
shall be construed as defined in this chapter, unless from the context
a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly
directed to the use of such words or phrases.
(Prior code § 1400)
"City assessor" or "assessor" means the city assessor of this
city or such person as hereafter may, by law, be authorized to perform
for this city the duties ordinarily incident to a tax assessor.
(Prior code § 1400(n))
"City attorney" or "attorney" means the city attorney of this
city or such other official as hereafter may, by law, be designated
as the official legal advisor of this city.
(Prior code § 1400(l))
"City auditor" or "auditor" means the city auditor of this city
or such person as hereafter may, by law, be authorized to perform
for this city the duties ordinarily incident to the office of an official
auditor.
(Prior code § 1400(j))
"Business" includes businesses, professions, trades and occupations
and all and every kind of calling.
(Prior code § 1400(z))
"City" means the city of Westminster or the area within the
territorial city limits of the city of Westminster, and such territory
outside of this city over which the city has jurisdiction or control
by virtue of any constitutional provision or any law.
(Prior code § 1400(a))
"City manager" means the city manager of this city or his successor
as chief executive officer of this city.
(Prior code § 1400(g); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"City clerk" or "clerk" means the city clerk of this city or
such person as hereafter may, by law, be authorized to perform the
duties now being performed by that official.
(Prior code § 1400(k); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Council" means the city council of this city.
(Prior code § 1400(d); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"County" is the county of Orange.
(Prior code § 1400(b); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Director of building safety," when used, means the head of
the inspection department of the city.
(Prior code § 1400(cc); Ord. 1853 § 2, 1978; Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Director of community development" means the head of the community
development department.
(Prior code § 1400(hh); Ord. 1853 § 2, 1978; Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Director of public service" means the head of the public service
department of the city.
(Prior code § 1400(gg); Ord. 1853 § 2, 1978; Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Engage in" includes commence, carry on, conduct, maintain,
manage and operate.
(Prior code § 1400(x); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Finance director" or "city accountant" or "accountant" means
the city accountant of this city or such person as hereafter may,
by law, be authorized to perform for this city the duties ordinarily
incident to the office of an official accountant.
(Prior code § 1400(m); Ord. 1853 § 2, 1978; Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Fire chief" means the person having control and management
of the fire department of the city.
(Prior code § 1400(ee); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Fiscal year" means the year commencing with July 1st and ending
the following June 30th.
(Prior code § 1400(o); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Goods" includes wares or merchandise.
(Prior code § 1400(w); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Health officer" means the principal officer and executive of
the health department of the city.
(Prior code § 1400(dd); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"License fee" includes any charge imposed for a license, whether
the object be regulation or revenue, or both regulation and revenue.
(Prior code § 1400(aa); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"May" is permissive.
(Prior code § 1400(r); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Oath" includes affirmation.
(Prior code § 1400(e); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
The use of the title of any officer, employee or office means
such officer, employee or office of the city of Westminster unless
otherwise specifically designated.
(Prior code § 1400(f); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Operate" includes carry, keep, conduct or maintain.
(Prior code § 1400 (y); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Owner," applied to a building or land, includes any part owner,
joint owner, tenant in common, or joint tenant, of the whole or a
part of such building or land.
(Prior code § 1400(t); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, joint
venture, joint stock company, partnership, organization, club, company,
corporation, business trust or the manager, lessee, agent, servant,
officer or employee or any of them, except as otherwise provided in
this code, or where the context clearly requires a different meaning.
(Prior code § 1400(p); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Police chief" means the person having control and management
of the police department of the city.
(Prior code § 1400(ff); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Sale" includes any sale, exchange, barter or offer for sale.
(Prior code § 1400(v); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Shall" and "must" are each mandatory.
(Prior code § 1400(q); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"State" is the state of California.
(Prior code § 1400(c); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Street" includes all streets, highways, avenues, lanes, alleys,
courts, places, squares, sidewalk, parkways, curbs or other public
ways in this city which have been or may hereafter be dedicated and
open to public use, or such other public property so designated in
any law of this state.
(Prior code § 1400(s); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"City tax collector" or "tax collector" means the city tax collector
of this city or such person as hereafter may, by law, be authorized
to perform for this city the duties ordinarily incident to the office
of an official collector of taxes and licenses.
(Prior code § 1400(h); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"Tenant" or "occupant," applied to a building or land, includes
any person who occupies the whole or part of such building or land,
whether alone or with others.
(Prior code § 1400(u); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
"City treasurer" or "treasurer" means the city treasurer of
this city or such person as hereafter may, by law, be authorized to
perform for this city the duties ordinarily incident to the office
of an official treasurer.
(Prior code § 1400(i); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
Except as may be otherwise provided in connection therewith,
the phrase "vote, approval or consent of the council or other body"
means the affirmative vote of a majority of those members present
at a meeting having a quorum in attendance. Whenever said phrase refers
to the members of the council or other body rather than to the council
or body as such, the vote required shall be in relation to the total
membership rather than to those members present at the meeting.
(Prior code § 1400(bb); Ord. 2362 § 1, 2003)
