8.24.190 Suspension, modification or revocation of license.
A. The City Council may suspend, modify or revoke a license or permit granted in accordance with this chapter after written notice and hearing, upon finding that the licensee or permittee has:
1. Willfully violated this chapter or state statutes applicable to the collection of solid waste materials or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or by this Council; or
2. Willfully refused to provide adequate service in its service area after written notice and reasonable opportunity to do so.
B. In the event the City or its chosen representative shall determine, in its opinion that a serious health hazard or danger exists to the public as a result of the act or failure to act on the part of a licensee hereunder in the performance of its licensed responsibilities as provided herein, the City may suspend the license or permit granted by this chapter without a hearing, but shall immediately notify licensee and provide opportunity for hearing before the City Council within five days from date of such suspension, setting forth in such notice the reasons for its action.
1. Upon such hearing, licensee shall have full opportunity to be heard and the Council may affirm, modify or set aside the suspension ordered and may by resolution take whatever action it may deem appropriate to assure compliance with the terms and provisions of this chapter.
2. If a license granted hereunder is temporarily or permanently suspended, limited or terminated, for any reason whatsoever, by the City, the City may take whatever steps it may deem appropriate to assure that solid waste collection service is provided to the residents and inhabitants and properties of the area served by the licensee so affected, including the right to provide, on a temporary basis, such service by the City itself. (Ord. 2-2003 § 1, 2003; Ord. 4-1993 § 19, 1993.)