HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/12/2001 - STAFF REPORTS (9) DATE: September 5, 2001
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim Director of Aviation
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 12967 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF
AVIATION OFFICERS THE ABILITY TO ISSUE CITATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to Resolution No. 12967
which would authorize certain Department of Aviation employees the authority to issue
citations for misdemeanor violations occurring on airport property.
SUMMARY:
Airport Operations Agents ensure landside surface transportation operators abide by all
airport rules and regulations. They currently do not have the authority to issue citations as
part of their enforcement activity. This proposal amends the existing resolution to give
Airport Operations Agents the authority and updates titles of those presently authorized.
BACKGROUND:
Airport Operations Agents work in conjunction with the traffic enforcement company
(APCOA)to ensure rules and regulations related to landside activity and airport security are
followed. At times it becomes necessary that a citation be issued for repeat flagrant
violations. When this situation occurs, the operations agent must summon a police officer
or other authorized representative to issue the citation. This delay in enforcement action
has the violator occasionally departing the scene with no real corrective action. To
effectively enforce airport rules and regulations related to airport security and landside
activities, the Airport Operations Agent position requires the ability to issue citations.
A copy of the proposed Resolution is attached which updates currently authorized position
titles within the Department of Aviation and includes the Airport Operations Agent position.
All of these positions are those that routinely enforce rules and regulations. However, the
Airport Operations Agent does not currently have the authority to issue citations.
Allen F. Smoot, A.A.E
Interim Director of Aviation
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Attachments:
1. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 12967, ADDING
CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION AS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ARREST CITATIONS FOR
MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS AS RELATED TO AIRPORT
OPERATIONS.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 12967 was adopted on April 18, 1979, by the City Council of the City
of Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS the City Council wishes to amend the section concerning officers and employees
designated to exercise the arrest and citation authority conferred by Section 1.08.050 of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs that Section
E is hereby added to Resolution No. 12967 to read as follows:
Officer or Employee Misdemeanors
E. Landside & Contract Administrator All Municipal Codes and other ordinance
Airport Operations Supervisor I & II provisions as related to Airport Operations.
Airport Operations Specialist I & II
Airport Operations Agent
ADOPTED this day of 2001.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
By
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED &APPROVED AS TO FORM
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