(A) The maximum number of franchises to be awarded by the City Council shall be one franchise for the collection, transportation, recycling, composting and disposal and waste diversion of solid waste within the city's boundaries. The granting of the franchise shall be through an agreement between the city as the franchisor and the contractor as a franchisee.
(B) A franchise shall be granted only to persons who possess all permits and licenses necessary to provide solid waste collection services in Tehama County and the city. A franchise may be revoked according to the terms of the relevant franchise agreement or upon the conviction of a franchisee for a violation of any crime involving moral turpitude or any federal, state, county or local statute relating to the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste.
(Ord. 995, passed 1-6-2009)