ORDINANCE NO. 3926
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE 15
ENTITLED "REFUSE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION," OF
CHAPTER 3, DIVISION 3 AND AMENDING ARTICLE 1
ENTITLED "SCAVENGING PROHIBITED," OF CHAPTER
3, DIVISION 4, AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6 ENTITLED
"COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE AND REPORTING," OF
CHAPTER 3, DIVISION 4, AND AMENDING ARTICLE 7
ENTITLED "WASTE DIVERSION, RECYCLING AND
GRAFFITI" OF CHAPTER 3, DIVISION 4 TO ESTABLISH
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS LICENSE
APPLICATION TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 AND
CHAPTER 3 OF DIVISION 7 OF TITLE 14 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO
ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
The City Council of the City of Torrance finds and declares:
WHEREAS, State recycling law, Assembly Bill 939 of 1989, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (California Public Resources Code Section 40000, et seq., as amended, supplemented, superseded, and replaced from time to time), requires cities and counties to reduce, reuse, and recycle (including composting) Solid Waste generated in their Jurisdictions to the maximum extent feasible before any incineration or landfill disposal of' waste, to conserve water, energy, and other natural resources, and to protect the environment.
WHEREAS, State recycling law, Assembly Bill 341 of 2011 (approved by the Governor of the State of California on October 5, 2011, which amended Sections 41730, 41731, 41734, 41735, 41736, 41800, 42926, 44004, and 50001 of, and added Sections 40004, 41734.5, and 41780.01 and Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 42649) to Part 3 of Division 30 of, and added and repealed Section 41780.02 of, the Public Resources Code, as amended, supplemented, superseded and replaced from time to time), places requirements on businesses and Multi-Family property owners that generate a specified threshold amount of Solid Waste to arrange for recycling services and requires Jurisdictions to implement a Mandatory Commercial Recycling program.
WHEREAS, State organics recycling law, Assembly Bill 1826 of 2014 (approved by the Governor of the State of California on September 28, 2014, which added Chapter 12.9 (commencing with Section 42649.8) to Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, relating to Solid Waste, as amended, supplemented, superseded, and replaced from time to time), requires businesses and Multi-Family property owners that generate a specified threshold amount of Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organic Waste per week to arrange for recycling services for that waste, requires Jurisdictions to implement a recycling program to divert Organic Waste from businesses subject to the law, and requires Jurisdictions to implement a Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling program.
1 WHEREAS, SB 1383, the Short-lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act of 2016, requires Jurisdictions, residential households, Commercial Businesses and business owners, Commercial Edible Food Generators, haulers, Self-Haulers, Food Recovery Organizations, and Food Recovery Services to support the achievement of Statewide Organic Waste disposal reduction targets. The regulations further require Jurisdictions to have a provision in a contract, agreement, or other authorization, such as this license, that requires a hauler to comply with the requirements of SB 1383, per section 18997 .3 of the California Resources Code.
The City Council of the City of Torrance does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1
That Article 15 entitled "Refuse and Rubbish Collection" of Chapter 3, of Division 3 of the Torrance Municipal Code is re-titled and amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 15-COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
33.15.010 LICENSE FEE.
Every person, firm, or corporation requiring a license under this article shall pay a license tax pursuant to section 31.2.1 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of this code. Such person, firm, or corporation shall also pay a regulatory license fee for operating a service for the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste, which shall include $625.00* for one truck, plus $137.0012 for the second, and each additional truck, trailer or semi-trailer. For purposes of this article, solid waste shall have the same meaning as that in section 40191 of the California Public Resources Code, and as it may from time to time be amended. Regular license fees may be established by the City Council by resolution.
33.15.020 PRORATION OF TAXES.
The tax for the largest truck only (the base tax) shall be prorated in accordance with the provisions in Section 31.2.12.
33.15.030 LICENSE REQUIRED.
No person, firm, or corporation shall collect solid waste from any commercial or multi-family premises in the City and transport it over the public streets or highways without having first obtained a Commercial Solid Waste Collection Business License from the Director of Finance or his or her designee, pursuant to this section.
33.15.040 SUPPLEMENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIRED .
In addition to the primary business license application, a supplemental application form will be required prior to issuance of the Commercial Solid Waste Collection Business License and shall include the following information:
a) A description of the compliant collection methods(s) used for the collection, recovery, transfer, and disposal of solid waste, recycling, and organic waste streams for waste generated and collected in the City of Torrance.
2 b) A list of all solid waste facilities that material generated in the City is transported to , with the type of material going to that facility (solid waste, recycling, organics).
1. If compostable plastics are allowed in the green container, the applicant shall provide written notification from each facility receiving organic waste from the City that the facility can process and remove plastic bags when it recovers source-separated organic waste.
2. If the collection service allows organic waste to be collected in plastic bags, the applicant shall provide written notification from each facility receiving organic waste from Torrance that the facility can process and remove plastic bags when it recovers source-separated organic waste.
3. If the applicant is using a facility that processes material as a High Diversion Organics Processing Facility, the applicant shall indicate that designation in the facility list provided to the City.
c) A compliant contamination minimization route review methodology, in accordance with 14 CCR section 18982 (a)(65).
d) A description of education and outreach activities for customers serviced by the applicant hauler in the City of Torrance, including for edible food recovery.
33.15.050 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIC WASTE HAULERS.
Upon issuance of the Commercial Solid Waste Collection Business License, the licensed hauler engaged in organic waste collection shall be required to comply with the following conditions :
a) Customer Education & Outreach.
1) At least annually, licensed hauler shall create applicable education and outreach material , distribute public education materials, and conduct educational outreach and activities to their customers located in the City, at their own expense, describing the organics and recycling services to be provided, organics and recyclable materials to be recycled, instructions on how to participate, and instructions on how to properly separate recyclable materials and organics to maximize waste diversion. 2) The City reserves the right to require review and approval of all educational materials distributed to customers in the City, including but not limited to, electronic, print, and other media prior to distribution .
3) All hard copy educational materials shall comply with section 43.9.11 O of the Torrance Municipal Code regarding the use of recycled content paper products , printing, and writing paper. The licensed hauler shall provide documentation and/or certification upon request by the City.
3 b) Waivers
1) All waiver requests by hauler's customers must be processed through the City, in accordance with section 43.9.040 of this code.
2) The licensed hauler shall agree to cooperate and assist the City in determining waiver requests by the hauler's customers.
c) Records and Reporting Requirements. The licensed hauler shall adhere to all reporting requirements as outlined in section 43.6.040 and provide the City a copy of all relevant information and documents quarterly, in the format requested by the City.
33.15. 060 IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEE.
Before the issuance of a license for the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste, the licensee shall paint upon the side of each truck, trailer, and semi-trailer used therefore, the name and telephone number of the owner thereof and of the licensee, if different from the owner, all in plain black letters and figures not less than 4 inches in height on a white or green background, and the same shall be distinct and unobscured at all times while such trucks, trailers, and semi- trailers are being operated in the City.
33.15.070 CONTAINERS.
a) Distribution of Containers. Unless an exemption has been granted by the City, as outlined in section 43.9.010 of this code, the authorized hauler must provide each commercial and multi-family premises it serves with collection containers necessary to comply with, implement, and achieve State and local diversion recycling goals, as outlined in 43.7.010 of this code. This includes, without limitation, containers that allow for the source separation of refuse, organics, and recyclables. If a hauler's customer is out of compliance, the hauler must work with the customer to be compliant within 30 days.
Failure to comply may result in fines, penalties, or revocation of this license. b) Identification. Each container of one cubic yard or more that is used by the authorized hauler in the course of operations under the license must be marked prominently with the name and telephone number of the hauler. All containers must be maintained in clean, non-leaking, and operational conditions. If the authorized hauler's customer provides their own bins or containers that do not meet this standard, the hauler will work with their customer to ensure compliance and condition.
33.15.080 LIST OF CUSTOMERS.
Every person having a license for the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste shall furnish the Public Works Director or his or her designee with a list of:
a) The customers serviced categorized by service type (refuse, recycling, and organics); b) The level of service provided to each customer, including type and weight of solid waste collected (categorized by refuse, recycling, and organics); c) The number of containers;
d) The frequency of service (number of days per week); and e) The final destination of each type of waste.
4 All such reports shall be submitted in the format approved by the Public Works Director or his or her designee on a quarterly basis.
33.15.90 LIABILITY INSURANCE.
a) Before the issuance of a license for the collection, transportation; or disposal of solid waste the applicant shall furnish evidence of insurance with the coverage type and limits as deemed appropriate by the Director of Finance or his or her designee. b) The licensee shall maintain at all times insurance as required by the City and that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
33.15.100 COMPLIANCE WITH SOLID WASTE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Each person, firm, or corporation collecting, transporting, or disposing of solid waste from the City of Torrance shall comply with the requirements of reporting and paying the necessary fees provided in Chapter 3 of Division 4 of this Code.
33.15.110. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Failure to complete an application, pay the necessary fees, or comply with the conditions of this code may constitute grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation pursuant to Article 9, Chapter 1, Division 3 of this code."
SECTION 2
That Section 43.1.11 entitled "Scavenging Prohibited" of Chapter 3, Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"43.1.11 SCAVENGING PROHIBITED
a) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the collection, conveyance or disposal of refuse, recyclable, or compostable materials by the City or any licensed, authorized, private collector.
b) No person, except the City or a licensed private collector authorized by the City, shall gather, collect, or transport refuse, recyclable, or compostable materials within the City and collect fees for such service.
c) It shall be unlawful for any person other than an officer or employee of the City, or the owner, or the employee of an authorized private collector to interfere in any manner with any residential or commercial solid waste containers, or the contents thereof, or to remove any residential or commercial solid waste container from the location where the same was placed by the owner thereof, or to remove the contents of any residential or commercial solid waste. d) For purposes of this Section, the term "private collector" shall include the following types of persons, firms or corporations which collect, transport, or dispose of solid waste from the City specific to their type of business (such as landscapers and contractors) as listed in Section
43.6.040"
5 SECTION 3
That Article 6 entitled "Commercial and Multi-Family Solid Waste Collection and Reporting" of Chapter 3, Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
43.6.010
"ARTICLE 6 -COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND REPORTING '
MANDATORY ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
REMOVAL.
The owner or occupant of each commercial and multi-family property is required to make arrangements for the regular removal of all solid waste, including organic waste and recycling, generated on such premises. No owner or occupant of commercial or multi-family premises shall employ another, other than the holder of a license issued pursuant to section 33.15.030, to collect solid waste, organic waste, or recyclables generated on the premises.
43.6.020 MANDATORY ARRANGEMENTS FOR LARGE ITEM PICKUP -MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES.
The owner, manager, or association in charge of each multi-family property is required to make arrangements for the pickup of large items that are discarded on the premises on an as-needed basis. If a large item pickup service is required in excess of that included in the basic service level described in section 43. 7.010, the owner, manager, or association in charge of the premises shall be responsible for the associated service charges imposed by the authorized hauler.
43.6.030 EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OF THE CITY; CITY RESPONSIBILITY.
The City maintains exclusive authority to manage and regulate solid waste, including but not limited to regulations regarding the storage, collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of solid waste. Such authority includes the right to determine the methods by which such regulation occurs, for example, through contract, permit, license, or another method, as outlined in 33.15.030 of this code. No person, firm, or corporation is authorized to collect such solid waste, organics, or recyclables without authorization or permission from the City. Bins or containers of unlicensed haulers ( other than self-haulers) shall be immediately confiscated by the Public Works Department. Public Works staff are authorized to go onto private property to confiscate the bins or containers of unlicensed haulers. The confiscated bins or containers shall immediately become the property of the City.
43.6.040 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Pursuant to the authority contained in the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (California Public Resources Code Sections 40000 -49620) each person, firm, or corporation that collects, transports, or disposes of solid waste, including C&D debris, from the City of Torrance must render quarterly reports of such collection, transportation, disposal and related information to the Public Works Director or their designee, and shall pay a fee calculated to recover the reasonable costs of administering the California Integrated Waste Management Act.
The quarterly reports shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
6 a) Tonnage and Gross Revenue Reports
1) The hauler shall report the number of tons of solid waste and recyclable material collected from the City in the calendar quarter immediately preceding the reporting date.
2) The amount of gross revenues derived from such solid waste or recycling collection, transportation, or disposal and any and all other information requested by the City to comply with requirements of related to the California Integrated Waste Management Act.
b) Contamination Minimization Records
1) The hauler shall provide a description of the process of determining the level of container contamination.
2) A copy of documentation of route reviews and/or waste evaluations conducted. 3) Copies of all notices issued to generators with prohibited container contaminants, and a list of those generators that have been noticed.
4) Documentation of the number of containers where the contents were disposed of due to observation of prohibited container contaminants.
5) A sum of any subsequent site visits with customers, including who received the site visit, the date of the site visit, the reason for the site visit, and the outcome of the site visit.
c) Education and Outreach Records
1) The hauler shall provide copies of all education and outreach materials, messages, and postings.
2) The date to whom the information was disseminated, or direct contact made. 3) For distribution solely through electronic media, a copy with dates posted of social media posts, emails, or other electronic messages.
4) If using a designee, the hauler shall provide a copy of the materials distributed by the designee.
d) Edible Food Recovery
1) A list of all Tier 1 and Tier 2 food generators serviced by the hauler. 2) A list of Tier 1 and Tier 2 food generators that have a contract or written agreement with food recovery organizations or services.
43.6.050 PAYMENT OF QUARTERLY FEE.
Not later than 1 month following the end of each calendar quarter, except as provided in Section
43.6.060, each person, firm, or corporation collecting, transporting, or disposing of solid waste within the City shall pay to the City of Torrance a fee based on the gross revenues received from the collection, transportation or disposal of solid waste collected within the City. The fee shall be set by resolution of the City Council from time to time. The fee shall be sufficient to recoup the costs of implementing and administering the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989.
7 43.6.060 FAILURE TO REMIT FEES & SATISFY DIVERSIONARY GOALS; PENALTIES & INTEREST.
a) The fees are due 30 days after the quarter's end. If payment is not received by the due date, a penalty of 10% and interest of 0.5% will be applied. An additional penalty of 0.5% interest will be applied each month thereafter until the payment is receiv.ed. b) Each hauler shall pay a penalty as follows for failure to meet the stated diversion percentage:
1) If 40% or greater but less than the applicable required diversion percentage, a penalty of $10.00 per ton of the recycling shortfall tonnage. 2) If 30% or greater but less than 40% of the required diversion percentage, a penalty of $20.00 per ton of the recycling shortfall tonnage.
3) If 20% or greater but less than 30% of the required diversion percentage, a penalty of $30.00 per ton of the recycling shortfall tonnage.
4) If less than 20% of the required diversion percentage, a penalty of $40.00 per ton of the recycling shortfall tonnage.
c) The penalties under this section shall accrue per diem for the required reporting period and shall not exceed $1,000.00 per day or $90,000 in the aggregate.
43.6.070 EXEMPTIONS.
The following classes of persons, firms, or corporations that collect, transport, or dispose of solid waste from the City shall be exempted from the requirement to file quarterly reports, or to pay the California Integrated Waste Management Act fee:
a) Landscapers: Any person, firm, or corporation that performs landscaping functions, and therefore collects, transports, or disposes of solid waste as an incident to the landscaping.
Landscapers include such job descriptions as tree trimmers, yard cleanup, and residential or commercial gardeners.
b) Junk Dealers: Any person, firm, or corporation that goes from house to house or business to business buying or collecting small quantities of solid waste such as scrap metal, batteries, or salvageable building materials.
c) Miscellaneous Contractors: Any person, firm, or corporation that performs construction, remodeling, or renovation work, and collects, transports, and disposes of solid waste in its own vehicles as an incident to the construction, remodeling, or renovation. d) City employees in the course of their work, or contractors working under contract with the City.
e) Any other person, firm, or corporation which, upon application, is able to demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that such person, firm, or corporation is entitled to an exception from the reporting or payment requirements imposed by the California Integrated Waste Management Act.
If any of the above classes qualify as a self-hauler under Section 43.9.010, they still must comply with the reporting requirements set forth in Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Division 4. 8 43.6.080 AUDITING OF RECORDS.
The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, may, from time to time, audit the books and records of each person, or corporation collecting, transporting, or disposing of solid waste or recyclable materials within the City to assure compliance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, and this Chapter. '
43.6.090 EQUAL ACCESS PROVISION.
The Mandatory Commercial Recycling Act (Public Resources Code Section 42649.2) requires that all multifamily units of 5 or more must have a recycling program as defined therein. This will also apply to all 3 and 4 multifamily units in the City to assure equal access to recycling programs under this requirement. Any waste management or recycling requirement that the City must adhere to shall apply equally to all residents, businesses, and others if not fully included in the language, but included in the intent of the law, policy, or regulation that must be administered." SECTION 4
That Article 7 entitled "Waste Diversion, Recycling and Graffiti" of Chapter 3, Division 4 of the Torrance Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"ARTICLE 7 -WASTE DIVERSION, RECYCLING, AND GRAFFITI
43.7.010 WASTE DIVERSION, RECYCLING, AND GRAFFITI.
a) Each person, firm, or corporation engaged in the collection of solid waste within the boundary limits of the City of Torrance (hereinafter referred to as "waste hauler") must meet or exceed the City's requirements of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) with respect to the solid waste it collects within the City, including but not limited to compliance with the requirements set forth in the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), Mandatory Commercial Recycling (AB 341, 2011 ), Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling (AB 1826, 2014 ), Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act (SB 1383, 2016), or any source reduction programs including recycling, composting, special waste, education and public information programs instituted by the City. In furtherance of those requirements, each waste hauler must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, the City Council, and all members of boards and commissions against any fines or penalties imposed by the State of California in the event that (1) the goals of AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383 or other applicable legislation are not met by the City with respect to the quantity of the solid waste collected and the percentage of diversion attained by that waste hauler, or (2) that the waste hauler has delayed in providing information which prevents the City from submitting reports in a timely manner required by AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383 or other applicable legislation, or (3) the waste hauler does not put forth a good faith effort in meeting or exceeding the established goals and criteria of AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383 or other applicable legislation as may be amended from time to time, the programs detailed in the City's SRRE, or other provisions of the Torrance Municipal Code which may cause or result in potential liability being incurred by the City.
9 b) Each waste hauler must comply with the following solid waste diversion schedule. The City will have the discretion to reduce or amend the provisions of this section should the State of California and/or other legislative body reduce, relax, or amend the requirements of AB 939 and/or those requirements imposed by other applicable legislation:
1) Year 1998 diversion -30%;
2) Year 1999 diversion -40%;
3) Year 2000 diversion and continuing diversion -50%.
c) Each waste hauler must not commingle solid waste collected from outside the City with that collected within the City. In the event such a practice is not practical for that waste hauler, the waste hauler must establish an accounting system subject to the reasonable satisfaction of the City to ensure accurate measurement of solid waste collected outside the City and solid waste collected within the City limits when submitting the quarterly reports required by Section
43.6.040.
d) Should a waste hauler fail to comply with the recycling provisions set forth in this Code, the City reserves the right to require that a solid waste characterization study be performed on the non-complying hauler's waste stream. Should the City require such a waste characterization study to be performed, it will be performed by an independent firm designated by the City and the expense of such study and any related administrative expenses from the City will be solely borne by the waste hauler. In the event the City makes the determination that an independent waste characterization study is warranted, the City will set and approve any and all procedures and/or minimum specifications relative to the conducting of the study. e) Each waste hauler must defend, indemnify and hold the City, the City Council, each member thereof and all officers, employees, and agents of the City, and all members of boards and commissions from and against any and all fines, losses, penalties, claims, damages, liabilities or judgments, including attorneys' fees arising from or attributable to any repair, clean up or detoxification, or preparation and implementation of any removal, remedial, response, closure or other plan concerning any hazardous substance in any solid waste collected, sorted, stored or disposed of resulting in a release of a hazardous substance into the environment which may arise as a result of waste collected within the City by the waste hauler. This indemnity is intended to operate as an agreement pursuant to Section 107(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., and California Health and Safety Code Section 25364, to defend, protect, hold harmless and indemnify the City from all forms of liability under CERCLA, other statutes or common law for any and all matters addressed in this Section and will be limited to the extent of the City's liability. This provision will survive the expiration of the period during which collection services are provided. The CERCLA liability provisions required under this Section will be applicable to all solid waste and recyclable materials a waste hauler may dispose of during the period in which collection services are provided. The City will have the discretion to require each waste hauler to pay into a CERCLA indemnification fund to assist in defending the City against CERCLA liability. If so directed, the funds exacted for CERCLA indemnification will be set by resolution of the City Council and will be deposited into a special CERCLA Defense Fund. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized under this Section to establish the appropriate accounting procedures in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Chapter. Funds deposited into this special fund, together with any accrued interest thereon, will be used and applied to protect and indemnify the City against any claims which may arise. The City may from time-to-time loan or advance such funds available in the CERCLA Defense Fund account 10 into other special accounts necessary to protect and defend the City against potential liability.
The funds deposited under this Section will remain with the City during the entire period for which liabilities may be incurred. Liability established under this Section will be specific to the quantity of solid waste a waste hauler may have disposed of either in the present or the past at a specified landfill or other depository establishment falling under the context or purviews of CERCLA as may be amended from time to time. Nothing contained within the context of this Section or ordinance will prevent, limit, or otherwise alter the City's alternatives to the extent allowable by law.
f) Each waste hauler, or any other person, firm, or corporation, who provides containers for solid waste storage at various places of business, industry, or residential units from which they collect, must maintain such solid waste containers free from graffiti. Each solid waste container that shows graffiti must be repainted, cleaned, or replaced within 7 days of the first discovery or reporting of the g·raffiti.
g) Each waste hauler must provide on-call large item pickup service for each multi-family premises that it serves. The hauler must make a minimum number of large item pickups available to each multi-family premises at no additional charge (i.e., as an included component of its basic service) each year. The minimum number of large item pickups to be provided at no charge is equal to one per quarter and includes up to 20 items at no additional cost.
Additional pickups/items may be made subject to an additional charge to be negotiated between the hauler and the customer. Large item pickups must be completed on the next scheduled collection day from when a customer requests such service. There shall be no size or weight restrictions with respect to large items except that the hauler shall not be required to remove any items that may not be safely handled by two persons. Additionally, items in the parkway or alley adjacent to the property address reported by the City must be collected by the hauler within 24 hours.
h) The waste hauler must, at no additional charge, collect, transport, and cause to be recycled all holiday trees from the serviced account during the period beginning on December 26 and ending on the third Saturday in January.
i) Failure to comply with the requirements of this article may constitute grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation pursuant to Article 9, Chapter 1, Division 3 of this code." SECTION 5
Any provisions of the Torrance Municipal Code, or appendices, or any other ordinances of the City inconsistent with this ordinance to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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This ordinance will take effect thirty days after the date of its adoption. Within fifteen days following adoption, this ordinance, or a summary of this ordinance, if authorized by the City Council, will be published at least once in the Daily Breeze, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the city of Torrance.
INTRODUCED and APPROVED this 28th day of November 2023 .
ADOPTED and PASSED this 12th day of December 2023 .
y George K. Chen
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney ATTEST:__.
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~torney R becca Poirier, MMC, City Clerk
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 3926
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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I, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced and approved by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of November 2023 and adopted and passed by said Council at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of December 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN : COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
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Griffiths, Kalani, Kaji, Lewis, Mattucci, Sheikh, and
Mayor Chen .
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Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk of the City of Torrance
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