San Marino Municipal Code Art. 02 Refuse Franchises 1

Each business desiring a nonexclusive franchise shall submit an application in a form determined by the City Manager. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

The City Council may grant a nonexclusive franchise to a business for the purpose of collecting trash from residential or commercial property within the City. Such nonexclusive franchise shall be granted by a resolution of the Council. No more than two (2) nonexclusive franchises may be granted. (Ord. 093-1049, 12-8-93)

Each nonexclusive franchise granted pursuant to Section 27.02.02 of this Article shall be for a term of up to five (5) years. (Ord. 093-1049, 12-8-93)

Upon adoption of a resolution by the City Council approving a nonexclusive franchise, the business shall enter into a franchise contract which shall be prepared by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council. The business shall also provide the following certificates of insurance in amounts to be determined by the City Manager:

A. General liability insurance listing the City as an additional insured.

B. Workers' compensation insurance listing the City as a certificate holder.

C. Automobile liability and medical insurance for all vehicles to be used in the City. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

All businesses granted a nonexclusive franchise pursuant to Section 27.02.02 of this Article shall be required to obtain an annual business license from the City in accordance with Chapter XI of this City Code. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

All refuse disposal trucks operating within the City shall be inspected annually by a licensed vehicle maintenance firm, and a copy of said inspection report shall be presented to the City. Said inspection shall take place prior to the issuance of a business license. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

All businesses granted a nonexclusive franchise shall be required to perform the following services as a condition of the franchise:

A. Maintain a telephone with a local prefix for customer inquiries that is staffed during usual business hours.

B. Participate in any recycling program established by the City.

C. Provide a minimum sixty (60) calendar day written notice of any proposed rate change to all customers within the City.

D. Participate in an annual bulk item pickup program established by the City for residential customers as part of the regular fees.

E. Fully cooperate with the City or any firm employed by the City for the purpose of meeting the requirements of any State or Federal mandates and programs related to solid waste management. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)

This Article shall apply to all firms having a nonexclusive franchise with the City at the time of and subsequent to the adoption of this Article. (Ord. 896, 7-9-86)