Chapter 2.11
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY
Sections:
2.11.010 City departments—Department head approval.
2.11.030 Department of Public Works.
2.11.050 Department of Finance and Administration.
2.11.060 Department of General Services.
2.11.010 City departments—Department head approval.
A. The city’s functions under the jurisdiction of the City Manager are organized, merged, and/or consolidated into the following departments:
1. The Police Department, established pursuant to Section 7.1(a) of the Charter;
2. The Department of Public Works, established pursuant to Section 7.1(a) of the Charter;
3. The Fire Department, established pursuant to the authority granted by Section 7.2(b) of the Charter;
4. The Department of Finance and Administration, established pursuant to the authority granted by Section 7.2(b) of the Charter, as a consolidated department encompassing the functions of the Administrative Department under Section 7.1(a), 7.9, and 7.10 of the Charter, as well as the functions provided for in Section 2.11.050; and
5. The Department of General Services, established pursuant to the authority granted by Section 7.2(b) of the Charter.
B. Each appointment of a department head by the Manager shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council as provided in Section 7.6 of the Charter. (Ord. 2000-5 § 1 (part))
2.11.020 Police Department.
A. The head of the Police Department shall be the Chief of Police.
B. The responsibilities of the Police Department shall be as set forth in Section 7.7 of the Charter and, in addition, the following:
1. The Chief of Police shall designate a member of the Police Department as the Custodian of the criminal justice records of the city.
2. The Chief of Police shall be responsible to the City Manager for the performance of such other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the City Manager. (Ord. 2000-5 § 1 (part))
2.11.030 Department of Public Works.
A. The head of the Department of Public Works shall be the Public Works Director.
B. The responsibilities of the Public Works Department shall be as set forth in Section 7.8 of the Charter and, in addition, the following:
1. The Public Works Director shall be responsible for the operation of the city’s water and wastewater system, and for maintenance and improvement of the city’s public transportation facilities, parks and open space, and other public facilities.
2. The Public Works Director shall be responsible to the City Manager for the performance of such other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the City Manager. (Ord. 2000-5 § 1 (part))
2.11.040 Fire Department.
A. The head of the Fire Department shall be the Fire Chief.
B. The responsibilities of the Fire Department shall be as follows:
1. To provide fire, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services incident response, and to respond in other emergencies, including lockouts, water problems, elevator emergencies, and extrication;
2. To coordinate the city’s emergency preparedness efforts;
3. To provide community and prevention services, such as fire inspections, public education and training;
4. To review building plans and specifications with regard to fire and emergency-related issues; and
5. To be responsible to the City Manager for the performance of such other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the City Manager. (Ord. 2000-5 § 1 (part))
2.11.050 Department of Finance and Administration.
A. The head of the Department of Finance and Administration shall be the Director of Finance and Administration.
B. The responsibilities of the Department of Finance and Administration shall be as follows:
1. Through a City Clerk to be appointed pursuant to Section 7.9(g) of the Charter, to perform the responsibilities set forth in said Section 7.9(g), to serve as the Chief Election Official of the city, and to serve as the custodian of the public records of the city, except for any criminal justice records;
2. To have the custody of the moneys belonging to or held in trust by the city, and custody of all evidence of indebtedness of the city;
3. To invest funds held by the city;
4. To administer and enforce the collection of sales taxes, property taxes, utility bills, and other taxes and fees due the city;
5. To prepare and oversee the city’s budget;
6. To provide other accounting and financial reporting services;
7. To administer the city’s park and recreation programs; and
8. To be responsible to the City Manager for the performance of such other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the City Manager. (Ord. 2000-5 § 1 (part))
2.11.060 Department of General Services.
A. The head of the Department of General Services shall be the City Manager.
B. The responsibilities of the Department of General Services shall be as follows:
1. To provide community development, zoning, planning, building code, and related life safety code administration and enforcement services;
2. To provide human resources administration services;
3. To coordinate the provision of other services, including but not limited to library services and tutoring services;
4. To supervise the provision of administrative services to the Municipal Court through one or more court clerks;
5. To provide or to coordinate such other services as authorized by charter, ordinance, or resolution, or as directed by the City Council; and
6. To provide for the operation of concessions, alcohol beverages, security, parking, and other related activities for the stadium, sports center, and other related facilities. (Ord. 2007-10 § 1; Ord. 2000-5 § 1 (part))