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Santa Monica, California
December 22, 1978
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To:
Mayor and C1ty Council
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C1 ty Staff
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Subject: Emergency Litter Removal
Introduction
The accumulation of litter on private property is a continuing problem
with1n this City. This report will present a brief description of the
present litter removal ordinance and enforcement procedures and will
recommend that an additional section be added to the code that will
provide for emergency litter removal.
Background
Section 2800F of the Municipal Code (copy attached) provides that the
owners of private property within the City shall maintain the property
in a litter free condition. Section 7800F also provides an enforcement
procedure whereby:
(1) The D1rector of General Services notifies the property owner
of the litter violation.
(2) The property owner is requested to remove the litter w1thin ten
days from the date of the receipt of the notice.
(3) If the litter is not removed w1thin the ten-day period, City forces
will be directed to perform the litter cleanup with the cost of
this work being charged to the property owner.
This procedure is workable and when enforced is effective in abating
litter accumulat10ns on private property.
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However, there are occasions when for the reasons of human safety a litter
problem should be abated immediately. Examples of such conditions might
be where old furniture or appliances have been discarded 1n such a manner
as to present a traffic hazard to either vehicles or pedestrians or a
hazard to children, or where the litter is composed of hazardous or noxious
substances.
It 1S proposed that a section be added to the Code that would prov1de for
emergency litter removal. Such a sectlon (draft attached) would define
what constitutes an emergency situation and after designation by the City
Manager would allow City employees to immediately remove the dangerous or
hazardous litter accumulation and bill the property owners, if appropriate.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorlze the City Attorney to prepare
Ordinance amendments that will provide for emergency removal of litter from
private property by Clty forces.
Prepared by:
Stan Scholl
Neil Miller
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DRAFT
Emergency Litter Removal Ordinance
Section 78001. Emergency Litter Removal
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter with
reference to the removal of litter from private property~ whenever
the Clty Manager determines that an accumulation of litter is
dangerous to human life and such condition constitutes an immediate
hazard or danger~ he shall~ without observing the provisions of this
Chapter with reference to removal p~ocedures, immediately and forthwith
effect the remova1 of such litter. Where such condltion exists, and the
removal is immediately required, the City Manager shall comply with the
provisions of Section 7800H which refers to charging costs of such
removal work to the property owner.