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ATTY/ORD.0012/CC ORD AMENDING ARTICLE I, II, & III OF REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE – EXHIBIT A REV: 11-05-25 MI Page 6 of 7 Sec. 14.27. REFUSE BECOMES PROPERTY OF COLLECTOR: Unless specifically stated in a written agreement between the refuse collector and the City Council, all refuse, once collected, becomes the property of the refuse collector to dispose of as he sees fit; provided, that the manner of disposal does not conflict with any provisions of this Chapter. Sec. 14.28. HEALTH OFFICER TO SETTLE DISPUTES: In all cases of disputes or complaints arising from or concerning the place where receptacles for refuse shall be placed awaiting the removal of their contents, the quantities to be removed and the number of times of removal, the Health Officer shall designate the place, the estimated quantity, and the times and manner of removal. DIVISION 2. CHARGES Sec. 14.29. PURPOSE; CITY MAY IMPOSE ADDITIONAL CHARGES: A. A franchise fee may be established by resolution of the City Council and may be modified by the City Council at any time during the term of any franchise. B. The City Council is authorized to establish or modify any other fee related to the provision of solid waste collection services by resolution. Sec. 14.30. RESERVED: Sec. 14.31. MAXIMUM RATES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION: The maximum rates for sanitary inspection and refuse collection services that may be charged by any Refuse Collector shall be approved by resolution of the City Council, pursuant to the requirements set forth in the franchise agreement. Sec. 14.32. RESERVED: Secs. 14.33—14.34. RESERVED: DIVISION 3. TRANSPORTING Sec. 14.35. TRUCKS—MANNER OF HAULING; CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: A. All garbage collected in the City shall be hauled in all-steel watertight bodied motor trucks, and taken to the dump or incinerator in such a manner as not to be needlessly offensive and filthy in relation to any person, place, building, premises or highway. The truck bodies shall be constructed of iron of sufficient strength as to withstand a fire within, without endangering adjacent property. Each truck shall be equipped with a tarpaulin or other suitable covering which shall be drawn over the load as completed to full depth. All refuse in the truck shall be completely covered between points of collection and disposal. B. This Division 3 shall not apply to persons who have successfully obtained a waiver and/or a self-haul permit from the City pursuant to Section 14.2 and/or Section 14.22 of this Chapter. Sec. 14.36. TRUCKS—WASHING, PAINTING AND NUMBERING: The bodies of the garbage trucks shall be washed at least once a week and painted once each year and otherwise appear as neat as possible under the circumstances. Each truck shall be numbered and the number thereof shall appear on the side of the truck in numbers not smaller than six inches (6″) high.