Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Ch. 2.48 Officers and Employees Generally

Contents:

2.48.010 Bond of city treasurer.

2.48.020 Additional duties of policemen and firemen–Rendering aid to persons in distress.

2.48.030 Policemen and firemen–Compensation for injury.

2.48.040 Recruitment and training of peace officers.

2.48.050 Awards for public service.

2.48.060 Awards and honors for conduct beneficial to the public.

Pursuant to Section 36518 of the California Government Code, the city treasurer shall execute a bond to the city prior to entering upon the duties of his/her office. The penal sum of the bond shall be established by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 20-1402 §3, 2020: prior code § 2-3)

In addition to the performance of their regular and ordinary duties, it shall be the duty of all policemen and firemen, at all times, and under all circumstances, to go to the aid of all persons or animals in distress or danger and render them such help and assistance as lies within their power. (Prior code § 2-5)

In case any policeman or fireman should be injured while rendering such additional services as provided by the preceding section, he shall be deemed to be injured in the course of his employment and shall be entitled to workmen’s compensation therefor as provided by law. (Prior code § 2-6)

1. The city declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the sate of California under the provisions of Section 13522, Chapter 1, of Title 4, Part 4, of the California Penal Code.
2. Pursuant to Section 13510(c), Chapter 1, the Hermosa Beach police department will adhere to standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
3. Pursuant to Section 13512, Chapter 1, the Commission and its representatives may make such inquires as deemed appropriate by the commission to ascertain that the Hermosa Beach police department public safety dispatcher personnel adhere to standards for selection and training established by the commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. (Ord. 94-1122 §§ 1–3, 1994: prior code § 2-6.1)

The awards for public service described in this section provide tangible evidence of civic participation and acknowledge public service. The city council may authorize an award and the city manager shall be responsible for preparing and delivering the appropriate award according to the following criteria:

1. A permaplaque resolution of commendation shall be awarded to:

2. Retired members of the city council;

3. Public dignitaries (state senators, assemblymen, etc.);

4. Members of other government agencies;

5. Retired city clerk, city treasurer or city manager.

6. A large tile plaque shall be awarded to:

7. Retired commissioners who have served at least a full term;

8. Individuals who perform heroic deeds;

9. Community groups who have acted collectively (bands, teams, etc.).

10. A small tile plaque shall be awarded to:

11. Retired city employees;

12. Community leaders on public occasions, at the discretion of individual council members.

13. A certificate of appreciation shall be awarded to:

14. Retired commissioners who have served less than a full term;

15. Each member of a collective group receiving a large tile plaque;

16. Individuals who have rendered outstanding community service;

17. Any other honorees.

18. A city employee service pin award program as follows:

19. A gold-filled service pin upon employee’s fifth anniversary of employment;

20. A gold-filled service pin adorned with a synthetic ruby or sapphire upon employee’s tenth and fifteenth anniversary of employment respectively;

21. A gold-filled service pin decorated with one (1) three-point diamond upon employee’s twentieth anniversary of employment;

22. A gold-filled service pin decorated with two (2) three-point diamonds upon employee’s twenty-fifth anniversary of employment;

23. A gold-filled service pin adorned with three (3) three-point diamonds upon employee’s thirtieth anniversary of employment;

24. A gold-filled service pin decorated with three (3) three-point diamonds with a synthetic sapphire upon employee’s thirty-fifth anniversary of employment;

25. A gold-filled service pin decorated with four (4) three-point diamonds upon employee’s fortieth anniversary of employment. (Prior code § 2-6.2)

The city council shall have the ability to make awards, pursuant to resolution of the council, to persons who make demonstrated contributions to the public at large through public employment, volunteer work, public service or other public contributions. Said persons shall receive said awards so that other persons will recognize their achievements and strive to contribute their time and effort to similar endeavors of public service. The awards shall reflect the contribution made by the individual or entity, but shall not be intended to compensate the individual or entity in question. (Prior code § 2-6.3)