A. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deny any person or employee the rights granted by federal and state laws and city Charter provisions.

B. The rights, powers and authority of the city council in all matters, including the right to maintain any legal action, shall not be modified or restricted by this chapter.

C. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to conflict with the provisions of Chapter 10, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code of the state (Sections 3500 et seq.). (Prior code § 3.16.170)