CC 2014-07-08_09.a. Cert of Public Convenience and NecessityMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN N. ANNIBALI, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
DATE: JULY 8, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended, after conducting a public hearing and making any necessary
modifications, the City Council adopt the Resolution granting a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Central Coast Taxi for the operation of a taxicab service
within the City limits, contingent upon full and total compliance with all conditions and
requirements in Chapter 5.72 "Taxicabs" of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
IMPACT TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The recommended action will have no financial impact on the City and minimal impact on
staffing related to vehicle inspection(s) and processing taxi driver permits.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, there is one taxicab company conducting business within the City with a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The company name is "234-TAXI", L.L.C.
(three taxicabs).
The City has received a proposal from Sammy Orr, owner of Central Coast Taxi,
requesting a new Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a taxicab
company within the City limits of Arroyo Grande.
City of Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 5.72 states:
D. Determination--Criteria. In determining whether the public convenience and
necessity require the taxicab service for which the application is made, the
council shall investigate and consider:
1. The demand of the public for additional taxicab service;
2. The adequacy of the existing taxicab service;
3. The financial responsibility and experience of the applicant;
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY
JULY 8, 2014
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4. The number, make and type of the equipment and the color scheme to be
used; and
5. The effect which additional taxicab service may have on traffic congestion
and parking and whether such service will result in a greater hazard to the
public.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
At the present time, Sammy Orr has set aside $10,000.00 in cash to ensure his taxicab
service will not only be financially stable at start-up, but will be able to deal with any
unforeseen contingencies.
Sammy Orr has provisionally located his business and dispatch point at 226 Blume Street
#D, Nipomo, CA and he is proposing to commence operations with one taxicab serving the
South County. As business increases, the owner intends to purchase additional vehicles
and expand his service in San Luis Obispo County.
The vehicle will be a 2006 Scion XB, 4-door, with a seating capacity of five and a luggage
capacity of 21.2 cubic feet and operates at an estimated 26-30 MPG. The vehicle will be
light green in color with black lettering. The company's name and telephone number
(Central Coast Taxi, 805-202-1370) will appear on both front doors. In addition, the words
Central Coast Taxi will appear on a lighted, roof mounted sign.
The company's rate schedule, which is comparable to the existing taxi company operating
in the City, will be as follows:
Fare for Pick-Up:
Fare per Mile:
Wait Time per/Hour
Surcharge (2:30 am -6:00 am)
Credit Card Use:
Minimum Charge:
$3.00
$3.50
$25.00
None
None
None
Should the Council approve Sammy Orr's application, he will be required to comply with the
following conditions:
1. Submit vehicles for inspection by the Police Department.
2. Supply evidence of the required insurance.
3. Obtain a City business license.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY
JULY 8, 2014
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4. Obtain taxi driver permits from the Police Department for all drivers prior to the
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity being issued to commence operations.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
Recommended Alternative: It is recommended that the City Council
determine there is a public need for an additional taxicab service in Arroyo
Grande and adopt the Resolution;
-Do not approve staff's recommendation and find that there is no public
need for an additional taxicab service in Arroyo Grande and do not
adopt the Resolution; or
-Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
There is only one taxicab service operating three taxicabs in Arroyo Grande and the
proposed addition of a second service would provide additional convenience to the
residents and visitors of Arroyo Grande. Additionally, the lower fuel costs incured by
utilizing a fuel efficient taxi cab(s) may translate into lower fare rates for customers.
DISADVANTAGES:
None identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The public impacted by the proposal is the Arroyo Grande Police Department's service
population. The public has been made aware of the proposal before Council by the
publication of a public hearing notice in the Tribune on Friday, June 27, 2014 and by a
posting of the Agenda in the front of City Hall and on the City's website on Thursday, July
3, 2014. No public input has been received to date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposal from Sammy Orr to operate a taxicab service in Arroyo Grande.
2. Municipal Code: Title 5, Chapter 5.72 -Taxicabs; and
3. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity form.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO CENTRAL COAST TAXI FOR THE OPERATION
OF A TAXICAB SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS CONTINGENT
UPON FULL AND TOTAL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 5.72 "TAXICABS" OF THE ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Central Coast Taxi, owned and operated by Sammy Orr ("applicant"), has
applied for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a taxicab
service in the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the application for said taxicab service was
duly noticed and held on July 8, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public convenience and necessity
require the additional taxicab service operating within the City limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby grants and bestows a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
to Central Coast Taxi, contingent upon full and total compliance with all the conditions
and requirements of Chapter 5.72 "Taxicabs" of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if all the applicable conditions and requirements of
the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code are not satisfied by the applicant, the Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity will not be issued.
On motion by Council Member ____ , seconded by Council Member ___ , and
on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this __ day of July 2014.
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RESOLUTION NO.
PAGE2
TONY FERRARA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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Kelly Wetmore,
·RECE\\/EO en y Of ARROYO GRA.NOE
Central Coast Taxi
l4 HA~ 22 PH z~ 49
226 Blume Street Apt. D Nipomo, CA 93444
(805)709-8533
May22, 2014
I recently purchased Central Coast Taxi in April 2014. The original owner of
Central Coast Taxi was only permitted in the City of Pismo Beach. I would like to
expand my business and I would like to be able to pick-up customers in the City of
Arroyo Grande.
I've been a taxi driver on the Central Coast for 10 years. I have a good reputation
and a clean record without any incidents.
Currently, my taxi company includes one taxi cab. My goal is to ~ow my business
and add additional taxi cabs in the future. I have enclosed a photo of my cab so you
can see the color and insignia that I am using, also all the pertinent vehicle
information. My taxi cab seats five people.
My rates are as follows: $3.00 pick-up fee, $3.50 per mile and $25.00 wait time.
Once the City of Arroyo Grande grants a certificate of public convenience and
necessity to Central Coast Taxi, I will go through the process of obtaining my
personal taxi permit for Arroyo Grande. Any other drivers working for me will
also apply for taxi driver permits in Arroyo Grande.
Could you please put Central Coast Taxi on the Arroyo Grande City Council
meeting agenda so I may apply to offer taxi service the City of Arroyo Grande.
I look forward to the opportunity to work in the City of Arroyo Grande.
Michael Lady, former mayor of Arroyo Grande, can offer a personal and
professional recommendation for me.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Sincerely,
Sammy Orr
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Arroyo Grande, California, Code of Ordinances>> Title 5 -BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS>>
Chapter 5.72 TAXICABS>>
Chapter 5.72 TAXICABS
Sections:
5.72.010 Definitions.
5.72.020 Certificates of public convenience and necessity required.
5.72.030 License taxes.
5.72.040 Certificates of public convenience and necessity--Transfer.
5.72.050 Identifying colors and insignia.
5.72.060 Periodic inspections-Vehicle equipment and maintenance.
5.72.070 Refusal to carrv passengers-Prohibition of drivers.
5.72.080 Operating regulations-Direct routes.
5.72.090 Taxicab drivers-Permits.
5.72.100 Taxicab drivers-Perm its-Revocation.
5.72.110 Public liability.
5.72.120 Rates offare.
5.72.130 Taxicab stands.
5.72.140 Records and reports.
5.72.150 Rules and regulations.
5.72.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words
and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:
"Certificate" means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the council.
"Driver" means every person in charge of, or operating, any passenger-carrying motor-
propelled vehicle, either as agent, employee, or otherwise, of the owner, as the owner, or under the
direction of the owner.
"Driver's permit" means a permit issued by the chief of police to an individual person permitting
that person to drive a taxicab upon the streets of the city.
"Owner" means and includes every person owning or having the use or control of any taxicab.
"Rate card" means a card provided by the owner of a size and type to be specified by the city
clerk for display in each taxicab, which card shall set forth the rates of fare then in force.
"Street" means any piece of road commonly used for the purposes of public travel.
"Taxicab" means a motor-propelled passenger-carrying vehicle used for the transportation of
passengers who direct the route to be traveled over the streets and not operated over a fixed route
for compensation.
"Taxicab stand" means a public place alongside the curb of a street or elsewhere in the city
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which place has been designated by the council as reserved exclusively for the use of a holder of a
certificate of public convenience and necessity.
(Prior code§ 5-·10.01)
5.72.020 Certificates of public convenience and necessity required.
A. Applications. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating any taxicab in
the city without first having obtained from the council a certificate of public convenience and
necessity. All persons applying for such certificates shall file with the council a verified
application which shall set forth the following:
1. The name and address of the person making the application;
2. If, at the time of making the application, such person is actually operating a taxicab
service in the city, the number of taxicabs owned and operated therein by the applicant;
3. The number of vehicles for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is
desired;
4. The make, type, year of manufacture, and passenger seating capacity of each taxicab
for which the application for such certificate is made;
5. A description of the proposed color scheme, insignia, or any other distinguishing
characteristics of the taxicab. In this respect, no two taxicab companies shall have the
same color scheme; and
6. Such other information as the council may require.
B. Applications-Hearings. Upon the filing of the fully completed application for the certificate of
public convenience and necessity, the city clerk shall fix the time for a public hearing thereon
before the council for the purpose of determining whether the public convenience and
necessity require the proposed taxicab service. No certificate shall be granted until the council
shall, after the hearing, declare by resolution that the public convenience and necessity
require the proposed taxicab service.
C. Applications-Hearings-Notices. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing before the
council shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city ten (10) days
prior to the hearing. The cost of such publication shall be at the expense of the applicant.
D. Determination-Criteria. In determining whether the public convenience and necessity require
the taxicab service for which the application is made, the council shall investigate and consider:
1. The demand of the public for additional taxicab service;
2. The adequacy of the existing taxicab service;
3. The financial responsibility and experience of the applicant;
4. The number, make and type of the equipment and the color scheme to be used; and
5. The effect which additional taxicab service may have on traffic congestion and parking
and whether such service will result in a greater hazard to the public.
E. Issuance. If the council shall, by resolution, declare that the public convenience and necessity
require the additional taxicab service, a certificate to that effect shall be issued to the persons
entitled thereto; provided, however, the council may, at its discretion, determine the character
and number of permits to be granted to furnish necessary service; and, provided, further, no
certificate authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be issued to any person
who shall not have fully complied with all the necessary requirements of this chapter.
F · Cancellation. If the service permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is for any
reason discontinued for a period of forty-five (45) days, the certificate granted shall be
automatically cancelled and shall be restored only in accordance with the provisions of this
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section.
G. Sales and Transfers. If an owner sells or transfers title to a taxicab for which a certificate has
been issued, or in the event a taxicab for which a certificate has been issued has been
destroyed, such owner shall be entitled, as a matter of right, upon written application to the
council made within fifteen (15) days after such sale, transfer or destruction, to have a new
certificate issued, but for no greater number than sold, transferred or destroyed, provided
such owner has complied with all the provisions of this chapter.
H. Revocation and Suspension. The council may, at any time, revoke or suspend the certificate
granted on the following grounds or any of them:
1. If the owner's record is unsatisfactory;
2. If the owner fails to operate taxicabs in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
3. If the owner discontinues or suspends operations of taxicabs for a period of thirty (30)
days without permission first had and obtained; and
4. If taxicabs are operated at a rate of fare other than that filed with the city clerk.
I. Surrender. All certificates which shall have been suspended or revoked by the council shall be
surrendered to the city clerk.
(Ord. 556 § 1 C, 2004; prior code § 5-10.02)
5.72.030 License taxes.
No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued or continued in operation
unless the holder thereof has paid an annual license tax as set forth in Section 5.08.130(1) of this
code. Such license tax shall be for the calendar year and shall be in addition to any other license fees
or charges established by proper authority and applicable to such holder of the vehicles under his or
her operation and control; provided, however, whenever any vehicle is placed in service after the
beginning of the calendar year, the tax for such vehicle shall be prorated on a monthly basis.
(Prior code§ 5-10.03)
5.72.040 Certificates of public convenience and necessity-Transfer.
No certificate of public convenience and necessity may be sold, assigned, mortgaged or
otherwise transferred without the consent of the council first had and obtained.
(Prior code 5-10.04)
5.72.050 Identifying colors and insignia.
Each holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall keep on file with the city
clerk a statement of the name under which he or she is doing business, the color scheme by which
his or her taxicabs will be marked and painted, and the insignia to be carried on such taxicabs. Such
color scheme and insignia shall conform to the application of the holder on file with the city clerk. All
taxicabs operated by the holder of such a certificate shall be painted and marked in accordance with
the statement currently on file with the city clerk. No holder of a certificate shall file any statement of
colors, markings or insignia which is the same as, or similar to, the colors, markings or insignia then
currently on file by any other holder of a certificate. Each taxicab shall, in plain view on the exterior
thereof, have the business name and address of the owner painted in letters at least one-half inch
high.
(F1riorcode § 5-10.05)
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5.72.060 Periodic inspections-Vehicle equipment and maintenance.
Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, such
vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the police department and found to comply
with all of the laws of the state and the city and with such reasonable rules and regulations for safety
as may be prescribed by the chief of police or by the council. Every vehicle operating pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter shall be periodically inspected by the police department every six months to
insure the continued maintenance of safe operating conditions. A fee, as established by resolution of
the city council, for each inspection shall be paid to the city.
In addition, every vehicle operating pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition.
(Prior code§ 5-10.06)
5.72.070 Refusal to carry passengers-Prohibition of drivers.
A. It shall be a violation of the provisions of this chapter for any driver of a taxicab to refuse or
neglect to convey any orderly person upon request unless previously engaged or unable or
forbidden by the provisions of this chapter so to do. No driver of any taxicab shall solicit
business for any hotel or motel or attempt to divert patronage from one hotel or motel to
another. Neither shall such driver engage in selling intoxicating liquor, nor in transporting
intoxicating liquor, except when the same is in the possession of a passenger, nor solicit
business for any house of ill repute, nor use his or her vehicle for any purpose other than the
transportation of passengers.
B. All persons engaged in the taxicab business in the city operating pursuant to the provisions of
this chapter, shall render an overall service to the public desiring to use taxicabs. Holders of
certificates of public convenience and necessity shall maintain a central place of business and
keep the same open twenty-four (24) hours a day for the purpose of receiving calls and
dispatching taxicabs. They shall answer all calls received by them for services inside the city as
soon as they can do so, and if such service cannot be rendered within a reasonable time, they
shall then notify the prospective passengers how long it will be before such call can be
answered and give the reason therefor. Any holder who shall refuse to accept a call anywhere
in the city at any time when such holder has available taxicabs, or who shall fail or refuse to
give overall service, shall be deemed a violator of the provisions of this chapter, and the
certificate granted shall be revoked at the discretion of the council.
(Prior code§ 5-10.07)
5.72.080 Operating regulations-Direct routes.
A. Any driver employed to transport passengers to a definite point shall take the most direct route
possible which will carry his or her passenger to his or her destination safely and expeditiously.
B. No driver of any licensed taxicab shall refuse any person prompt taxicab service in the city at
any time while such taxicab is on the public streets ready for service, unless such taxicab is
already engaged in the carrying of one or more passengers or is enroute to answer a call for
taxicab service; provided, further, nothing in this subsection shall require any owner or driver
to furnish taxicab service to any person under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or
to any person who is insane or who is a known criminal.
C. Every driver, upon request, shall give a correct receipt for the amount of payment received.
D. No driver of any taxicab shall accept, take into his or her vehicle, or transport any larger
number of passengers than the rates covering the seating capacity of his or her vehicle.
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E. No driver shall permit any taxicab to remain standing in any established taxicab stand, unless
the taxicab is attended by a driver or operator, except when assisting passengers to load or
unload or when answering the telephone.
F · No driver shall carry any passenger other than paying passengers or persons authorized by or
on company business.
G. Every driver shall at all times display his or her driver's permit and picture in a conspicuous
place in the taxicab which he or she is operating.
H. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be cause for the revocation of the permit of
the driver guilty of such violation.
(Prior code§ 5-'!0.08)
5.72.090 Taxicab drivers-Permits.
A. No person shall drive or operate any taxicab in the city without having first obtained a permit in
writing to do so from the chief of police or any person designated by him or her. Such permit
issued will entitle the driver to work only for those persons whose names appear on the permit.
A new permit will be required for each subsequent employment; provided, however, no
application shall be necessary other than a ratification of change of employment.
B. Applicants for such permits shall file applications therefor with the chief of police. The
application shall contain the following information, together with a fee, as established by
resolution of the city council, and pictures of the applicant:
1. The name, age, and last previous address; and
2. The names and addresses to two residents of the city acquainted with the applicant.
Each application shall be accompanied by a certificate from a reputable physician
certifying that in his or her opinion the applicant is not inflicted with any disease or infirmity
which might make him or her an unsafe or unsatisfactory driver.
C. No permit shall be issued and a permit theretofore granted shall be revoked:
1. If the applicant is under twenty-one (21) years of age;
2. If the applicant has not resided in the county sixty (60) days immediately prior to filing;
3. If the applicant does not possess a valid Class C driver's license issued by the state;
4. If the applicant is a reckless driver or has been convicted of reckless driving or driving
while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics;
5. If the applicant is guilty or has been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral
turpitude;
6. If the applicant is not a fit and proper person to drive a taxicab; or
7 · If the applicant violates any provision of this chapter.
D. All applicants for drivers' permits shall be fingerprinted; and their applications will then be
considered by the chief of police and either granted or denied within thirty (30) days unless, for
good cause, time for further consideration is needed. Before any application is finally passed
upon, the police department shall conduct an investigation of the applicant.
E. Upon the approval of an application, the chief of police shall issue a driver's permit to the
applicant, which permit shall bear the name, address, race, and other identifying
characteristics of the applicant, including the signature of the applicant. Such permit shall be
fixed in a conspicuous place in the taxicab so as to be seen from the passengers'
compartment.
F. If a driver changes his or her employment to a different owner, he or she shall, within twenty-
four (24) hours thereafter, notify the chief of police for the purpose of having his or her driver's
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permit changed so as to properly designate the name of the new employer.
G. When issued, the driver's permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance, unless
the permit has been revoked for any of the causes set forth in this section. The driver, in
making an application for a renewal of this permit, shall follow the same procedure as set forth
in making his or her original application, except he or she shall not be fingerprinted or be
required to furnish a photograph. The applicant shall pay the fee, as established by resolution
of the city council, for the issuance of the renewal permit.
(Ord. 556 § 2J, 2004; Priorcocle § 5-10.09)
5.72.100 Taxicab drivers-Permits-Revocation.
The chief of police may revoke or refuse to renew an operator's permit if the driver or applicant
has, since the granting of his or her permit:
A. Been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, pandering, using,
possessing, selling or transporting narcotics, or imparting information for obtaining
narcotics;
B. Been convicted of driving recklessly or while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics;
C. Had his or her driver's license or chauffeur's license issued by the state revoked or
suspended;
D. Had two or more convictions of misdemeanor hit-and-run or speed violations, as set
forth in the Vehicle Code of the state, occurring during any consecutive period not
exceeding twelve (12) months; or
E. Violated any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior code § 5-"/0. 10)
5.72.110 Public liability.
A. It is unlawful for any owner or operator to drive or operate a taxicab or cause a taxicab to be
driven or operated in the city; and no license for the operation thereof shall be granted, unless
and until there is on file with the city clerk, and in full force and effect at all times while such
taxicab is being operated, a certificate of a policy of insurance, approved by the city attorney,
with a solvent and responsible company authorized to do business in the state, insuring the
owner of such taxicab (giving the manufacture number and state license number) against loss
by reason of injury or damage that may result to persons or property from the negligent
operation or defective construction of such taxicab, or for any other cause. Such policy shall
have policy limits of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for the injury or
death of one person and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for the injury of two or more
persons in the same accident and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injury or
destruction of property.
B. Such policy of insurance shall guarantee the payment to any and persons suffering injury or
damage to persons or property of any final judgment rendered against such owner or driver,
within the limits set forth in subsection A of this section, irrespective of the financial condition or
any acts or omissions of such owner or driver, and shall insure to the benefit of such persons.
C. If, at any time, such policy of insurance is cancelled by the company issuing such policy, or if
the authority of the company to do business in the state shall be revoked, the city clerk shall
require the owner to replace such policy with another policy satisfactory to the city attorney
and file a certificate thereof, and in default thereof the owner's license to operate shall be
revoked.
D. All public passenger vehicles for hire shall be under the supervision and control of the chief of
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police; and he or she shall not permit any driver to operate any taxicab in the city while the
taxicab, or any equipment used thereof or therewith, shall be unsafe, defective, or in any
unsanitary conditions. Every taxicab shall be at all times subject to inspection by any police
officer of the city.
(Prior code § 5-10. 12)
5.72.120 Rates of fare.
A. The owner shall set his or her own rates of fare, but he or she shall cause a copy of all rates to
be filed with the city clerk and also shall cause a schedule of rates to be prominently displayed
in each taxicab operated in the city. All charges fixed, charged or collected for service shall be
in accordance with the rate schedules posted with the city clerk; and it is unlawful for different
charges to be made therefor.
B. No schedule of rates shall be changed after the schedule has been posted except by the
owner filing a copy of the new schedule with the city clerk.
C. If at any time the council believes that any presently in-force schedule of rates or proposed
schedule of rates is or may be excessive, the council may notify the owner who filed such a
schedule of the council's intention to reduce rates and may order such person to show cause
why such rates should not be reduced. In such event the council shall provide a hearing. The
owner shall have the opportunity to present evidence at such hearing. If, after hearing the
evidence, the council finds such rates to be excessive, the council may then make an order
setting forth new and reduced maximum rates. In the same manner the council may establish
minimum rates.
(Prior code§ 5-10.13)
5.72.130 Taxicab stands.
A. The council may designate taxicab stands on public streets for each holder of a certificate of
public convenience and necessity, which designation shall remain in effect until revoked by the
council.
B. No owner or driver of any taxicab shall park a taxicab on any public street for the purpose of
soliciting business other than at the stands designated by the council.
C. The taxicab stands shall be designated by alternating stripes.
(Ord. 556 § 21<, 2004; prior code§ 5-10.14)
5.72.140 Records and reports.
The holder of each certificate of public convenience and necessity shall keep accurate records
of receipts from operations, operating and all other expenses, capital expenditures, and such other
operating information as may be required by the council. Every holder of such certificate shall
maintain the records containing such information and other data required by this chapter at a place
readily accessible for examination by the city clerk or the police department.
(Prior code§ 5-10.15)
5.72.150 Rules and regulations.
The council may from time to time by resolution promulgate regulations for the operation of
taxicabs and for the maintenance of records. The chief of police may from time to time promulgate
regulations respecting the safety of operations and the maintenance of taxicabs.
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CITY OF
A_RROYO GRANDE
CALIFORNIA
CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Pursuant to Resolution No. , adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande on , 2014, this certificate is hereby issued to
_______ as owned by the applicant, , to operate a taxicab
service within the City limits of Arroyo Grande.
This Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity is granted by the City
Council of c the City of Arroyo Grande, is not transferable, and may be revoked or
suspended in accordance with the provisions of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
The authority granted by this Certificate is limited to those services and
conditions, in all aspects, as contained upon the applicant's application, dated·
____ , 2014, and this certificate shall become valid and effective only upon
signature of all parties listed below.
License Taxes Paid ---------------
Date Director of Administrative Services
Certificate of ---------------
Date City Attorney Insurance Complies
_______________ Vehicle Inspected
Date Police Chief
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Date City Clerk
Vehicle Inspection Fee(s) Paid
Driver Permit(s) Issued
Rate Schedule Posted in Taxi
Rate Schedule Provided
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE • 300 E. Branch Street • Arroyo Grande, California 93420
Phone: (805) 473-5400 •Fax: (805) 473-0386 •E-mail: agcity@arroyogrande.org •Website: www.arroyogrande.org
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