§ 8.12.060. City manager powers and duties.  


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  • A.

    The direct authority for the effective management of solid waste and diversion of recyclables shall be vested in the city manager. It is the duty of the city manager to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The city manager shall have the right to inspect any and all premises to determine whether the provisions of this chapter have been observed. Any person denying or obstructing such inspection or in any way interfering with the performance of such duties will be in violation of this chapter.

    B.

    The city manager shall have the authority to establish rules and regulations consistent with the intent of this chapter and governing specifically the collection, transportation, processing and diversion of solid waste and recyclables generated by residents and businesses in the city.

    C.

    The city manager shall have the authority to determine which business and multi-family locations are designated for recyclable materials collection and processing and which are designated for collection and disposal of non-recycled solid waste.

    D.

    The city manager shall have the authority and set rules for the separate collection of recyclables and solid waste pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 41950 et seq. The city manager shall adhere to guidelines of twenty-five percent residual disposal when evaluating the recyclability of specific waste targeted for processing and diversion.

    E.

    City manager shall have final authority in resolving disputes between franchisee(s) and solid waste generators. In case of failure to resolve such disputes, the city council shall have ultimate authority.

    F.

    City manager shall oversee the public works department and designated franchisee(s) for the collection of recyclables and solid waste from all generators within the jurisdictional borders of city.

(Ord. No. 290-2004, § 3(G), 7-15-04; Ord. No. 291-2004, § 1(G), 7-15-04; Ord. No. 002-2010, § 1, 2-11-10)