A. Except where reserved by the City Council pursuant to Council policy or as set forth in CVMC 10.04.030(G), the City Engineer, with the concurrence of the Traffic Safety Commission, shall have the power to adopt traffic and parking control measures and install, modify or alter traffic and parking control devices; and

B. Determine the installation, proper timing and maintenance of official traffic control devices, conduct engineering analysis of traffic accidents and devise remedial measures, conduct engineering investigation of traffic conditions, and cooperate with other City officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions. Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to the City Engineer or a duty imposed upon him, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by his deputy or by a person authorized in writing by him. Whenever the City Engineer makes a determination authorized by this chapter, pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, the violation of which is a misdemeanor, said determination shall promptly be filed in writing by the City Engineer, with a copy filed with the Chief of Police, so that enforcing officials shall be aware of any changes or modifications of regulatory determinations; and

C. Initiate and recommend necessary legislation for the efficient operation of traffic and the prevention of traffic accidents; and

D. Maintain schedules relating to parking and traffic control measures and devices on City streets as provided by regulations promulgated pursuant to this code. (Ord. 3539 § 1(T), 2022; Ord. 2670 § 1, 1996; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code § 19.2.2).