(a) A person applying for certification as a CRMC with the County shall file an application on the form provided by the Director. As part of the application process the applicant shall submit to a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's department. The Director shall review the completed application and may request other County departments as the Director deems necessary to review and comment on the application. The application shall not be considered complete until the applicant provides all information required by this chapter or which the Director requests.
(b) All CRMC applications shall include:
(1) The applicant's name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
(2) Name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of an individual contact for the applicant.
(3) If the applicant is not an individual, the name and address of each partner, owner, officer, and trustee of the entity, whichever is applicable, and each person's percentage of ownership or interest. Publicly-held corporations shall supply proof of corporate entity, the names of each local officer, and each location where the corporation maintains an office in San Diego County.
(4) Identification of the type(s) of materials the CRMC is seeking approval to collect and identification of the facilities, operations, or uses CRMC proposes to use to comply with section 68.561(a).
(5) A description of each truck and piece of equipment, including the model, year, license plate number, and vehicle identification number, that the applicant owns or is under the applicant's control for the collection or transportation of recyclable materials and organic materials that the applicant will use to provide service. The applicant shall also provide with the description of the trucks and equipment, a statement under penalty of perjury as to the mechanical condition of each truck and piece of equipment and whether at the time of the application the truck or piece of equipment meets the standards required by 14 CCR sections 17341 to 17345 and this chapter.
(6) Facts demonstrating that: (A) the applicant owns or has access to suitable facilities for keeping vehicles and equipment clean and in good repair; and, (B) the applicant's storage yard and maintenance facilities will be located in an area zoned for the use.
(7) A statement of the applicant's qualifications and experience in collecting or transporting discarded materials.
(8) Acknowledgement of the applicant's agreement to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, County and its directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims asserted or liability established for damages or injuries to any person or property, including injury to County's directors, officers, agents, or employees which arise from, or are connected with, or are caused or claimed to be caused by acts or omissions of the applicant, or its directors, officers, agents, or employees, in the performance of the recyclable materials and organic materials collection services, and all costs and expenses of investigating and defending against same; provided, however, that the applicant's duty to indemnify and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or willful misconduct of the County, its directors, officers, agents, or employees;
(9) Without limiting the indemnification obligation above, the applicant's agreement to obtain and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the CRMC certificate, and any extensions or modifications thereof, insurance coverage which meets or exceeds the requirements established by this chapter or the Director.
(10) Proof of the applicant's insurance that complies with the County's minimum requirements.
(11) A written statement certifying that the applicant has reviewed and will comply with the requirements of this chapter and in the CRMC certificate.
(12) Application fee payment for CRMC applicant, if an application fee is required by the Director.
(13) Any additional information the Director determines is necessary to evaluate and process the application.
(c) The County will accept applications for CRMCs on an on-going basis commencing on May 15, 2021.
(Added by Ord. No. 8060 (N.S.), effective 5-28-92; amended by Ord. No. 8866 (N.S.), effective 1-6-98; amended by Ord. No. 9495 (N.S.), effective 9-13-02; amended by Ord. No. 9666 (N.S.), effective 8-14-04; amended by Ord. No. 10036 (N.S.), effective 2-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10253 (N.S.), effective 3-8-13; amended by Ord. No. 10729 (N.S.), effective 6-4-21)