La Puente Municipal Code Ch. 5.18 Curb Address Painting

Sections:

• 5.18.040 Preference toward local not-for-profit entities.

• 5.18.050 Standards for curb address painting.

• 5.18.060 Revocation of permit.

• 5.18.070 Execution of agreement.

• 5.18.080 Agreement term.

• 5.18.090 Transfer of agreement.

The intent of this chapter is to establish procedures and standards by which property address numbers will be painted on the curbs of adjacent public streets at no direct cost to the city of La Puente. It is intended that the work would be performed by individuals or entities that would seek voluntary donations from the owners or residents of the benefitting properties that would cover the cost of providing the service and support not-for-profit charitable endeavors directly benefitting the city and its residents. This chapter would not preclude the city from directly engaging and paying an independent contractor or utilizing city employees to undertake such activities when in the public interest.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

No person or entity shall engage in, conduct or carry on the business of painting property address numbers on curbs of public streets, without first having obtained an agreement and permit issued under the provisions of Chapter 5.08 of this title. At any one time the city council may issue no more than one exclusive agreement for painting address numbers on street curbs within the city, to assure reliable, safe and quality service to city residents. Upon approval of one agreement and issuance of associated permits, the city shall not accept new or renewal applications for permits to paint addresses on street curbs for the duration of the agreement. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to enter into the business of painting address numbers on street curbs.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

The city council shall establish procedures to select the person or entity that will paint property addresses on the curbs of public streets. The city council shall competitively solicit proposals to provide address painting services on street curbs. Selection of the persons(s) or entity to provide such services shall be based on the quality, nature and scope of the work, procedures and service that are outlined in the proposal, as well as the qualifications, experience and reputation of the person(s) or entity that will perform the work.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

When selecting among any person(s) or entities with whom to enter an agreement, the city council shall give preference to not-for-profit entities that have actively provided charitable services to residents within the city for a period of at least two years. If no reasonable proposals are received from a not-for-profit entity or it is otherwise in the best interest of the city, the city council may consider proposal and enter into an agreement with other person(s) or a for-profit entity.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

The painting of address numbers on street curbs shall conform with the following standards:

(a) The painted numbers shall conform to city specifications as to size and form, and the quality and type of paint to be used. The numbers shall be black, four inches tall, on white reflectorized background. Background shall be at least one inch larger than all lettering.

(b) The selected person or entity must notify residents at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the period during which the curb address number painting will be done.

(c) The selected person or entity must advise residents in writing that they are under no obligation to pay for this service.

(d) All representatives of the selected person or entity who work in public must wear a photographic identification badge that is approved by the city.

(e) The selected person or entity and/or its subcontractor must respond within a reasonable time frame to complaints, and correct errors within three working days of being given such notice.

(f) The selected person or entity and/or its subcontractor must obtain a city business license.

(g) All representative of the selected person or entity who work in public must carry evidence of authorization to perform services (a copy of the permit issued by the city).

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

The permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be immediately revoked by the city manager or designee whenever he or she finds that the terms of the permit have been violated or the business is being operated in violation of local, state or federal law. The decision of the city manager may be appealed to the city council. The city council shall consider such appeal within thirty days of its being filed with the city clerk.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

No agreement granted pursuant to this chapter shall be effective unless and until the entity or individual selected by the city council has executed an agreement, accepting the award of the exclusive agreement, in a form satisfactory to the city attorney. Such agreement shall be executed within ten days of its award by the city council.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

The exclusive agreement issued under this chapter will be for the term specified in the agreement, commencing upon the effective date of the approval by the city council that authorizes the agreement. At the expiration of the term, unless a new agreement is issued under the provisions of this chapter, or unless the city council, for good cause, extends the term of the original agreement, the agreement shall be deemed to have expired and shall no longer be valid.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)

No agreement awarded under this chapter shall be assigned or transferred without the prior approval of the city council.

(Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 2004)