A.
Fees.
In accordance with Division 30, Part 1, Chapter 1 of the Public Resources
Code, Sections 40000, et seq., and other applicable laws, the city
may levy fees within the city for discarded materials purposes, including,
but not limited to, implementation of an integrated waste management
plan; inspection, auditing, review and planning for discarded materials
or household hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal; planning
related to responses to solid or hazardous waste releases and spills;
and franchise fees as permitted by law. Such fees may include, but
are not limited to, fees for the costs of preparing and implementing
source reduction and recycling elements, household hazardous waste
elements, non-disposal facility elements and integrated waste management
plans, and fees for the use of public streets, highways, public rights-of-way
and other public property.
B.
Authorization. Each solid waste collector providing services within the city shall obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses and all forms of authorization, permit, franchise or contract as may be required by the city council. The city shall issue franchises or permits for the collection of discarded materials kept, accumulated or produced in the city, other than construction and demolition debris. It is unlawful for any person to collect these materials in the city without obtaining and possessing a current, valid franchise or permit, with the exception of persons exempted under Sections 8.28.020 or 8.28.030 of this chapter.
The city council may, at its election: (1) waive any permit,
license, franchise, or other fees for selected categories of licensees,
permittees or franchisees; (2) award exclusive or non-exclusive franchises;
or (3) exempt nonprofit charities registered with the attorney general
of the state of California from permit and license requirements. Each
solid waste collector shall comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, regulations and requirements governing discarded materials.
(Ord. 840-97 § 1; Ord. 921-02 § 11; Ord. 946-04 § 4; Ord. 1049-10 § 9; Ord.
1183-21 § 2)
