Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

M. PARKING POLICY. To promulgate parking policy with respect to Stearns Wharf tenants, Waterfront
tenants, and their employees in conformance with existing leases and in order to maximize the availability of public
parking.
N. GENERAL. The primary duty of the Waterfront Director and his or her deputies and assistants shall be the
enforcement of the law in or about the Santa Barbara Harbor, Harbor District, and Waterfront area, or when
performing necessary duties with respect to patrons, employees, and properties of the Santa Barbara Harbor, Harbor
District, and Waterfront area. (Ord. 5420, 2007; Ord. 5201, 2001; Ord. 4757, 1992; Ord. 4282, 1984; Ord. 4272,
1984; Ord. 4133, 1982; Ord. 4074, 1980; Prior Code Section 24.2.)
17.08.020 Performance by Deputy or Assistant.
Whenever a power is granted to, or duty is imposed upon, the Waterfront Director, the power may be exercised or
the duty may be performed by a deputy, or assistant of the Waterfront Director, or by a person authorized, pursuant to
law, by the City Administrator, unless this title expressly provides otherwise. (Ord. 4272, 1984; Ord. 4074, 1980;
Prior Code Section 24.3.)
17.08.030 Additional Powers and Duties.
The Waterfront Department shall be under the direction of the Waterfront Director. The Waterfront Director shall
be subject to the control and general supervision of the City Administrator. All references in the City Charter, this
Code or in any ordinance which refer to the position of Harbor Manager, Harbormaster or Harbor Director as the
Department Head of the Waterfront Department, shall be deemed to refer to the Waterfront Director, provided that
nothing herein shall be construed to change the salary of the Waterfront Director. (Ord. 4757, 1992; Ord. 4272, 1984;
Ord. 4074, 1980; Ord. 3919 Section 7, 1977; Ord. 3336 Section 1, 1968.)
17.08.040 Carrying of Firearms.
Subject to the approval of the Waterfront Director, the Harbormaster, the Harbor Patrol Supervisor, and Harbor
Patrol Officers may carry firearms while engaged in the performance of their official duties. Prior to carrying
firearms, the Harbormaster, Harbor Patrol Supervisor and Harbor Patrol Officers must satisfactorily complete a
training course in the carrying and use of firearms which meets the minimum standards prescribed by the
Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. Once every ninety (90) days, Harbor Patrol Officers shall
demonstrate their competency in handling firearms in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. Upon being
determined to be competent, said Officers shall be so certified by the Chief of Police for the succeeding ninety (90)
day period. The purpose and intent of the authorization to carry firearms in this section is to provide a means of selfdefense
only. The use and handling of such weapons shall comply in all respects with all applicable rules and
regulations of the Fire and Police Commission. (Ord. 5377, 2005; Ord. 4757, 1992; Ord. 4282, 1984; Ord. 4272,
1984; Ord. 4133, 1982; Ord. 4074, 1980; Ord. 3674 Section 2, 1974.)
350-3 rev. 12/31/07