City employees noted in Section 1.20.010 of this chapter are authorized, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 836.5, to arrest persons and to prepare, issue and deliver to any arrested persons, written notice to appear in court and to release such persons from custody upon receiving from him or her his or her written promise to appear in court for any violation of the city ordinances cited.
(Prior code § 1.12.020)
Section 1.20.010 of this chapter shall not have the function of changing the status of the named employees from a miscellaneous employee to a peace officer or safety employee for the purpose of retirement, worker's compensation or other similar injury or death benefits.
(Prior code § 1.12.030)
This chapter incorporates the California Penal Code Chapter 5(c), commencing with subsection 8.53.5, and Chapter 5(d), commencing with subsection 853.9, in their entirety for the official procedures governing the issuance of citations and complaints.
(Prior code § 1.12.040)