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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/1994, 1 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER NEED FOR A TAXICAB SERVICE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE TO TAXI PROVIDER 6711.4.m nIm nuulufl naTE ITEM city Of San LUIS OBISPO 1p� Mail COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT FROM: Michael D. McCluskey, Director of Public or Prepared by: Harry Watson, Transit Manager SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Need for a Taxicab Service in San Luis Obispo and Granting a Certificate of Convenience to Taxi Provider CAO RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt a resolution finding that only a single taxicab operator is necessary to best meet the needs of the community for provision of sustainable, continuing, and uninterrupted taxi service. 2. Direct staff to return to Council in six months with an update on the level of service and citizen satisfaction with having a single taxicab operator. 3. Adopt a resolution, issuing a Certificate of Convenience to Joe and Alicia Brady, dba San Luis Cab, to operate taxicabs in San Luis Obispo and authorize the City Clerk to issue taxicab permits when appropriate. DISCUSSION: Background The City of San Luis Obispo previously had two taxicab companies operating within the City for several years. On May 1, 1994, Yellow Cab of San Luis Obispo gave thirty days notice and ceased doing business on June 1, 1994. Yellow Cab of Five Cities has been prohibited from operating in San Luis Obispo due to failure to meet City insurance requirements. As a result the City currently has no taxi service. The public reason for the termination of service by Laidlaw dba Yellow Cab of San Luis Obispo,was their inability to return sufficient profit. Laidlaw had operated profitably until the second taxi operation was introduced (see newspaper article, Attachment 1), as evidenced by their having been able to replace their entire fleet with new cabs in 1990. Granting Service Rights Section 1001 of the Municipal Code (Attachment 2) describes Council's right to grant a franchise to any one person, firm or corporation for purposes of providing such services as garbage pick-up, cable service and transportation. Section 1001 goes on to authorize the Council to establish procedures by ordinance to permit/clarify how the process will work. The procedures ordinance for "taxi" transportation is in Chapter 5.20 and provides for the award of a Certificate of Convenience. The apparent intent of the ordinance is to provide for a stable, ongoing, and reliable service to the citizens of the community. With the current void in service, three prospective operators have made application to supply taxi service in the City. They are: Applicant 1. Joseph and Alicia Brady, dba San Luis Cab Company. Applicant 2. Anthony R. Romero, dba Yellow Cab Co. of San Luis Obispo. Applicant 3. Robert Alfirevic, dba Bay Services/Bay Limousine Service. Determining Meed Before a new service can begin, Municipal Code 520.050 (Attachment 3) requires the City Council to hold a public hearing to"determine whether the public convenience and necessity require the operation of a taxicab, or taxicabs, for which application is made...". The determination is to be made based on seven points as follows. The first two points relate to whether there is a need and if more than one provider should be allowed. A. The demand of public for additional taxicab service. We currently have no taxi service available and receive calls requesting such service. There appears to be a need. B. The adequacy of existing mass transportation and taxicab service. While there is adequate bus transit service in the city, there is no personalized taxicab service currently existing for the general public for curb to curb service, or package delivery within the city. There appears to be a need. Based upon the above information and in compliance with the requirements of Section 520.040 staff recommends that the City Council hold a hearing and subject to any new material derived make the finding that there is a need for taxicab service in the community. Is there need for more than one taxicab service provider As already noted the city is without any taxicab service because apparently neither of the two former providers of the service was able to make enough money to stay in business.The City has had multiple (2) Certificates for five years. Based on staff discussions with the operators during this period, staff questions whether either operation was profitable during that period. Paso Robles has a single taxi company. Morro Bay has no service at this time after having had two operators at the same time. Monterey has .a single taxi operator and limits the number of cabs that can operate, a decision the City made several years ago. Santa Maria 2 has a single operator again after having authorized a second and having the original operator go.out of business due to lack of profit. Ride-0n, the local non-profit Consolidated Transportation Service Agency has applied for and is assured of being authorized by the PUC to supply van service in our area, including the airport. Their request to operate in the City will be the subject of a future agenda item. Ride-On is expected to propose lower rates than those charged by taxicabs due to their being able to batch riders. Staff estimates that 25% of all airport trips (one of the leading points of origin) will be serviced by Ride-On. Ride-On currently operates van services for the social service community, medical community and is the principle in the formation of a local Transportation Management Agency (TMA). They are eligible for various government grants, and an annual apportionment of 5% off the top of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds. For these reasons staff recommends only one Certificate of Convenience be awarded. If, at a later date, (at the six month review period or later) the performance of that single operator is not satisfactory, or because of unmet demands, the Council could elect to issue a additional Certificate to additional operators. The next series of qualifications deal with the appropriateness of the applicant. Staff has listed the applicants and their qualifications. C. The financial responsibility and experience of the applicant. Applicant 1: Joseph and Alicia Brady have operated a taxicab service in Paso Robles and Atascadero for one and one-half years. They have provided evidence of ;ncnrance for those operations and would be required to fulfill our insurance requirement prior to being issued the certificates. They indicate they have applied for a bank loan (verified)with which to purchase the vehicles for San Luis Cab. They have a back-up financial commitment should the bank loan not be approved. Applicant 2: Anthony R. Romero lists three limousine companies as assets. He has listed no previous taxicab experience prior to his current taxi start up in the Five Cities area. He has purchased the vehicles formerly operated in San Luis Obispo by Yellow Cab Co. of San Luis Obispo (Laidlaw) and the Five Cities Yellow Cab. He has informed the staff that he has made inquiry to his insurance carrier for coverage and their response is positive. His financial reference indicates he would be able to fund the operation. Applicant 3: Robert Alfirevic operated a limousine (and later a sedan) service in Los Osos. "Due to problems" he had to discontinue the services. He proposes to introduce the sedan service as a taxicab service with two vehicles operating out of a Los Osos garage and office. A financial letter stating that additional funding is available has been provided. 3 /r -1 D. The number, kind and type of equipment, and the color scheme to be used (Staff's opinion is that three cabs would be necessary to cover the peak demand and allow for a back up vehicle). Applicant 1 is proposing to use three 1985 or newer Chrysler four door sedans. He is committed to supplying more if the demand warrants (he is purchasing six cabs with the loan mentioned above). The vehicles will be all white, with 3" red lettering on the front doors spelling out "San Luis Cab Co". The cab number would be displayed on each comer panel in 3" numbers. Applicant 2 is proposing one 1985 and two 1990 Fords previously used as cabs. They are yellow in color and meet the logo and cab number requirements of the Municipal Code. Applicant 3 is proposing two 1983 Fords, black and white in color with 4" letters on the front door spelling out "Bay Services, 24 hr. Sedan Transportation" and 5" letters . on the rear quarter panel displaying the phone number. All of the proposed vehicles would meet the City's standards. E. The effect which such additional taxicab service may have on traffic congestion and parking. It is anticipated that there will be no measurable effect on traffic congestion due to any of the proposals. F. Whether the additional taxicab service will result in a greater hazard to public. It is anticipated that there would be no increased hazard to the public created by the taxicab service. G. Such other relevant facts as the council may deem advisable or necessary. Applicants propose the following rates and will comply with the following operational program. 1. Applicant 1 proposes a rate of: $2.00 pick-up fee and $1.50 per mile, and a $20 per minute waiting fee would be charged. Applicant 2 proposes a rate of: $2.00 pick-up fee and $2.00 per mile, $.20 per 1/10th mile, and $26.00 per hour waiting time. Applicant 3 proposes "an affordable, metered rate". 4 l" (Note that the City no longer sets the rates charged by a taxi operator, but that the Council must be notified prior to any rate increase.) 2. Taxi meters would always be operable and tested by the San Luis Obispo County Weights and Measures Department for accuracy. 3. The cabs would be washed a minimum of two times per week on the outside and cleaned daily inside. 4. Applicant 1 proposes that a local toll free phone number will be secured prior to the start of local service. Applicant 2 has assumed the former San Luis Yellow Cab phone number. Applicant 3 proposes to use his former limousine/sedan service phone number. 5. Drivers will be required to secure a taxicab drivers license from SLOPD. 6. All cabs used in SLO service will be safety inspected prior to the start of service, and will be periodically inspected by SLOPD. 7. Service will be offered 24 hours per day, each day of the year. 8. If a cab is replaced, the City Clerk will be informed of the make, model,year and serial numbers of both incoming and outgoing cabs. 9. By endorsement, sufficient insurance will be maintained and on file in the City Clerk's office. 10. All other provisions as contained in the Municipal Code will be adhered to on a continuous basis. References Applicant 1: Paso Robles City Administration and Police Department both report satisfactory relations with Paso Robles Cab.They have had no insurance delinquency issues.They recommended the Brady's operating in San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo County reports satisfactory service with the Brady's operating a subsidized taxi service in the Templeton area. The County staff felt the Brady's would do a good job operating in San Luis Obispo. 5 "6' Applicant 2: The references supplied did not allow for a determination of previous service levels.No taxi service references were available. The references given were all either subcontractors (maintenance) or current/proposed business partners in Mr. Romero's limousine and stenciling businesses. A positive response was received from the financial reference indicating a positive cash position. Applicant 3: The requested list of business and personal references was received after follow up calls by staff. They were positive in nature and related strong local community support relating satisfaction with services received in Los Osos. CONCLUSION: Staff has carefully reviewed the applications of the three applicants and compared their applications in a matrix on Exhibit 4. Although all three applicants are highly motivated, staff recommends approval of a Certificate of Convenience to Mr. and Mrs. Brady for the following reasons: Their previous experience and positive reference responses. Their knowledge of dispatching, driver training, and customer relations. Because the Brady's are currently in the business, no time would be required to learn the business. The proposed rate for service is lower and a toll free phone number would be available. Service could be supplied to the citizens of San Luis Obispo in a relatively brief period of time. It is important that there not be so much competition that the provider cannot make enough money to maintain the vehicles and make some profit. With the competition from the City bus system and "Ride On", that may be difficult for more than one cab company. Excessive competition could result in a degradation of service, vehicle maintenance, and eventual termination of service. Mr. Romero has stated he will have been in the taxi business for several weeks by the time this item is heard. Mr. Alfirevic has experience in a related limousine business. 6 TAXICAB PERMITS: In addition to the requirement for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a taxicab, the Municipal Code 5.04.040 also requires that each cab have a permit (Business Tax Certificate) for each vehicle. The permits are issued by the city per section 5.20.080 for. vehicles described in the application. Additional permits may be issued following future public hearings. FISCAL E%1PACT: There will be no impact to the General Fund in that the business license revenues of the new service will replace those lost by cancellation of the old service. CONCURRENCES: The City Attorney's office has reviewed the process and staff report and finds them consistent with the Municipal Code. ALTERNATIVE: 1. Award to more than one applicant. By motion, adopt appropriate resolutions each granting a Certificate of Convenience to: A. Anthony Romero, dba Yellow Cab of San Luis Obispo. B. Joseph and Alicia Brady, dba San Luis Cab Company. C. Robert Alfirevic, dba Bay Services/Bay-Limousine Service. Should the Council choose to adopt this alternative, additional resolutions have been provided in the attachments to this report (see attachment 6). Attachments: 1 - Resolutions 2 - newspaper article 3 - Muni Code section 4 - Muni Code section 5 - screening criteria 6 - Alternative resolutions tadbrdy 7 �- 7 RESOLUTION NO. (1994. Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MAKING A FINDING THAT A SINGLE TAXICAB OPERATOR IS NECESSARY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo desires to provide for a sustainable, continuing and uninterrupted taxi service for it's citizens, and WHEREAS, a single taxi operator has in the past provided such a service, and WHEREAS, the City does not now have taxi service. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby finds that a single taxicab operator can best provide for the desired' sustainable, continuing and uninterrupted taxi service as provided for in Municipal Code Chapter 1001. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1994. PEG PINARD, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK (� NY . RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO JOSEPH AND ALICIA BRADY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO WHEREAS, Joseph and Alicia Brady (dba San Luis Cab Company) desires to provide taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, Joseph and Alicia Brady filed an application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the City Clerk's Office, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 5.20.030; and WHEREAS, the public convenience and necessity require the granting of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby grants a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Joseph and Alicia Brady (dba San Luis Cab Company) for the purpose of permitting taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to and contingent upon compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 and authorizes the City Clerk to issue a taxicab permit for each taxicab now complying with Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 within the City. On motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 Resolution No. (1984 Series) the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1994. 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LICENSES AND Thereafter, it may grant or deny the franchise FRANCHISES subject to the right of referendum of the people. Section 1001. Granting of Franchises. Section 1003. Term of Franchise. The Council is empowered to grant by ordi- Every franchise shall state the term for which it nance a franchise to any person,firm or corpora- is granted, which, unless it be indeterminate as tion, whether operating under an existing provided for herein, shall not exceed thirty-five franchise or not,to furnish the City and its inhab- (35) years. No franchise may be renewed until itants with transportation, communication, ter- three(3)years before its term expires.A franchise mina—1 facilities, water, light, heat, power, grant may be indeterminate,that is to say,it may refrigeration, storage, or any other public utility provide that it shall endure in full force and effect or pts he service, and to use the public streets, until the same, with the consent of the Public ways,alleys,and other places,as the same now or Utilities Commission of the State of California, Mgy hereafter exist, far the co ruction and shall be voluntarily surrendered or abandoned operation of plants,works. or equipment neces- by its possessor,or until the State of California or sary or convenient for traversing any portion of some municipal or public corporation, there- the City for the transmitting or conveying of any unto duly authorized by law, shall purchase by _service elsewhere.The Council may prescribe the voluntary agreement or shall condemn and take, terms and conditions o any such grant. It may under the power of eminent domain,all property a rovide. .bv vrocedural ordinance, the actually used and useful in the exercise of such t method of procedure and additional terms and franchise and situated within the territorial limits conditions for making such grants,subiect to the-- of the State, municipal or public corporation provisions of this Charter. purchasing or condemning such property, or until the franchise shall be forfeited for non- Section 1002. Resolution of Intention, Notice, compliance with its terms by the possessor and Public Hearing. thereof. Before granting any franchise,the City Coun- cil shall pass a resolution declaring its intention Section 1004. Grant to be in Lieu of all Other to grant the same, stating the name of the pro- Franchises. posed grantee,the character of the franchise and Any franchise granted by the City with respect the terms and conditions upon which it is pro- to any given utility service shall be in lieu of all posed to be granted.Such resolution shall fix and other franchises, rights, or privileges owned by set forth the day,hour and place when and where the grantee,or by any successor of the grantee to any persons having any interest therein or any any rights under such franchise,for the rendering objection to the granting thereof may appear of such utility service within the limits of the City before the Council and be heard thereon. It shall as they now or may hereafter exist, except any direct the City Clerk to publish said resolution at franchise derived under Section 19.of Article XI least once within fifteen(15)days of the passage of the Constitution of California as said section thereof in a newspaper in the City of San Luis existed prior to the amendment thereof adopted Obispo.The time fixed for such hearing shall not October 10, 1911. The acceptance of any fran- be less than twenty(210)nor more than sixty(60) chile hereunder shall operate as an abandon- days after the passage of said resolution. At the meat of all such franchises,rights,and privileges time set for the hearing, the Council shall pro- .within the limits of the City as such limits shall-at ceed to hear and pass upon all protests, and its any time exist, in lieu of which such franchise decision thereon shall be final and conclusive. C-17 ATTACHMENT 3 p 5.20.040-5.20.070 A. The name and address of the owner or A. The demand of the public for additional person applying-, if a partnership, the name taxicab service; of each partner;if a corporation,the names of B. The adequacy of existing mass transpor- the directors and principal officers; tation and taxicab service; B. The number of vehicles proposed to be C. The financial responsibility and experi- operated for taxi service; ence of the applicant; C. The designated number of each taxicab D. The number, kind and type of equip- to be operated; went and the color scheme to be used; D. A description of the proposed color E. The effect which such additional taxicab scheme, insignia, trade style, and any other service may have upon traffic congestion and distinguishing characteristics of the proposed parking, taxicab design; F. Whether the additional taxicab service E. Any facts which the applicant believes will result in a greater hazard to the public; tend to prove that public convenience and ne- G. Such other relevant facts as the council cessity require the granting of a permit; may deem advisable or necessary. (Prior code F. Proposed rates to be charged; § 6240.4) G. Such further information as the council 5.20.055 Criminal conduct—Ineligibility requires. (Prior code § 6240.2) for city licenses and permits. The provisions of Section 5.08.030 shall be 5.20.040 Certificate of public applicable to this chapter. (Ord. 1202 § 16, convenience and necessity— 1991) Council's determination for need required. 5.20.060 Certificate of public No certificate of public convenience and ne- . convenience and necessity— cessity for the operation of any taxicab shall Hearing—Council's be granted until the council shall, after determination—Award of hearing,declare by resolution that the public additional permits. convenience and necessity require the issu- If the council'determines that the public ance of such certificate. (Prior code § 6240.3) convenience and necessity requires additional service, it shall then determine the number 5.20.050 Certificate of public of taxicab permits which shall be necessary convenience and necessity— to furnish such services. The council may Hearing and investigation to award such additional taxicab permits to ex- determine need. isting holders of certificates of public conve- In determining whether the public conve- nience and necessity or to any new applicants nience and necessity require the operation of who are qualified for issuance of certificates a taxicab, or taxicabs, for which application of public convenience and necessity. (Prior is made, the council shall hold such public code § 6240.5) hearing as may be necessary in its discretion 5.20.070 Certificate of public to determine that fact. Before any applica- convenience and necessity— tion is acted upon, the chief of police shall Compliance with requirements cause an investigation to be made and shall required prior to issuance. report his findings, in writing, to the council No certificate of public convenience and ne- on the following. cessity shall be issued to any person who shall 93 (San Luis Obispo 10-9Q91) ATTACHMENT 4 1-13 5.16.060-5.16.080 Prior to its repeal by § 11 of Ord. 1202, § 5.16.050 was Chapter 5.20 entitled"Permit holders not exempt from license fees"and was derived from prior code,§6220.4. TAXICABS 5.16.060 Exceptions. Sections: The provisions of this chapter shall not 5.20.010 Definitions. apply to peddlers who travel along the streets 5.20.020 Certificate of public of the city and who do not allow such cart, convenience and necessity wagon, automobile or other vehicle to stand required and permit for a longer period than actually necessary to required. complete a sale. (Prior code § 6220.5) 5.20.030 Certificate—Application. 5.20.040 Certificate of public convenience and necessity- 5.16.070 Entering upon private Council's determination for residential property without need required. invitation. 5.20.050 Certificate of public A. No solicitor,peddler, hawker, itinerant convenience and necessity— merchant, transient vendor, or any other Hearing and investigation to person shall enter in or upon private residen- determine need. tial property or premises in the city without 5.20.055 Criminal conduct— invitation or authorization of the occupant, Ineligibility for city licenses or the occupants,of such residential premises and permits. for the purpose of soliciting orders for any 5.20.060 Certificate of public and all types of real or personal property or convenience and necessity— for any type of services or disposing of or ped- Hearing— Council's dling or hawking the same, except upon determination—Award of permit from the council or the council's des- additional permits. ignee. 5.20.070 Certificate of public B. "Private residential premises" means convenience and necessity— any premises in the city whereupon a person Compliance with is residing or living, including but not lim- requirements required prior ited to any private residence, hotel, motel, to issuance. boardinghouse, roominghouse, apartment or 5.20.080 Application for additional multiple-residential dwelling. (Ord. 1215 § 1, taxicabs—Granting. 1992; Reso. 8033, 1992; Ord. 1202 § 14, 1991: 5.20.090 Certificate of public prior code, § 4220.11) convenience and necessity— Owners before enactment of provisions. 5.16.080 Criminal conduct—Ineligibility 5.20.100 Service required on a for city licenses and permits. twenty-four-hour basis per The provisions of Section 5.08.030 shall be day. applicable to this chapter. (Ord. 1202 § 15, 5.20.110 Replacing taxicabs- 1991) Notification. 91 (San Luis Obispo 1-93) 5.20.010-5.20.030 5.20.120 Certificate and permit— ther as agent, employee, or otherwise, of Transfer. owner,as owner,or under the direction of the 5.20.130 Certificate of public owner, as herein defined. convenience and necessity— C. "Street" means any piece commonly Revocation; suspension. used for the purpose of public travel. 5.20.140 License—Application and D. "Taxicab" means any motor-propelled renewal. vehicle used for the transportation of passen- 5.20.150 Rate schedules approval. gers who direct the route to be traveled over 5.20.160 Rate changes—Hearing. the streets and not operated over a fixed route 5.20.170 Rates—Deregulation. for compensation. 5.20.180 Vehicle identification. E. "Taxicab stand" means a public place 5.20.190 Equipment maintenance and alongside the curb of a street or elsewhere in inspection. the city which has been designated by the 5.20.200 Operating regulations. council as reserved exclusively for the use of 5.20.210 Driver's permit required— a holder of a certificate of public convenience Application. and necessity. 5.20.220 Driver's residency F. "Taxicab permit" means an authoriza- requirements. tion issued to a holder of a certificate of public 5.20.230 Knowledge of regulations convenience and necessity pursuant to the required. provisions of this chapter to operate a taxicab 5.20.240 Revocation of driver's within the city. (Prior code § 6240) permit. 5.20.250 Driver's permit revocation— 5.20.020 Certificate of public Appeal. convenience and necessity 5.20.260 Taxicab stands. required and taxicab permit 5.20.270 -Liability insurance. required. 5.20.280 Taximeter—Required. No person shall engage in the business of 5.20.290 Taximeter rates. operating any vehicle defined in Section 5.20.300 Refusal to pay fare. 5.20.010 within the city without first having 5.20.310 Violation of provisions— obtained a certificate of public convenience Permit revocation. and necessity from the council and a taxicab permit for the operation of each vehicle au- 5.20.010 Definitions. thorized under such certificate of public con- Unless otherwise expressly stated, when. venience and necessity from the city clerk- ever used in this chapter,the following terms (Prior code § 6240.1) shall respectively mean: A. "Certificate holder" means any person 5.20.030 Certificate of public to whom a certificate of public convenience convenience and necessity— and necessity has been issued under the pro- Application. visions of this chapter and which certificate All persons applying to the council for a has not been revoked. certificate of public convenience and neces- B. "Driver" means every person in charge sity to operate one or more taxicabs shall file of, or operating, any passenger-carrying or with the council a sworn application in a form motor-propelled vehicle,as herein defined,ei- stating as follows: (San Luis Obispo 1-93) 92 5.20.040-5.20.070 A. The name and address of the owner or A. The demand of the public for additional person applying, if a partnership, the name taxicab service; of each partner,if a corporation,the names of B. The adequacy of existing mass transpor- the directors and principal officers; tation and taxicab service; B. The number of vehicles proposed to be C. The financial responsibility and experi- operated for taxi service; ence of the applicant; C. The designated number of each taxicab D. The number, kind and type of equip to be operated; ment and the color scheme to be used; D. A description of the proposed color E. The effect which such additional taxicab scheme, insignia, trade style, and any other service may have upon traffic congestion and distinguishing characteristics of the proposed parking, taxicab design; I F. Whether the additional taxicab service E. Any facts which the applicant believes will result in a greater hazard to the public; tend to prove that public convenience and ne- G. Such other relevant facts as the council cessity require the granting of a permit; may deem advisable or necessary. (Prior code F. Proposed rates to be charged; § 6240.4) G. Such further information as the council 5.20.055 Criminal conduct—Ineligibility requires. (Prior code § 6240.2) for city licenses and permits. The provisions of Section 5.08.030 shall be 5.20.040 Certificate of public applicable to this chapter. (Ord. 1202 § 16, convenience and necessity— 1991) Council's determination for need required. 5.20.060 Certificate of public No certificate of public convenience and ne- convenience and necessity— cessity for the operation of any taxicab shall Hearing—Council's be granted until the council shall, after determination—Award of hearing,declare by resolution that the public additional permits. convenience and necessity require the issu- If the council determines that the public ance of such certificate. (Prior code § 6240.3) convenience and necessity requires additional service, it shall then determine the number 5.20.050 Certificate of public of taxicab permits which shall be necessary convenience and necessity— to furnish such services. The council may Hearing and investigation to award such additional taxicab permits to ex- determine need. isting holders of certificates of public conve- In determining whether the public cone- nience and necessity or to any new applicants nience and necessity require the operation of who are qualified for issuance of certificates a taxicab, or taxicabs, for which application of public convenience and necessity. (Prior is made, the council shall hold such public code § 6240.5) hearing as may be necessary in its discretion 5.20.070 Certificate of public to determine that fact. Before any applica- convenience and necessity— tion is acted upon, the chief of police shall Compliance with requirements cause an investigation to be made and shall required prior to issuance. report his findings, in writing, to the council No certificate of public convenience and ne- on the following. cessity shall be issued to any person who shall 93 (San Luis Obispo 10.91) 520.080-5.20.120 not have fully complied with all the require- 5.20.100 Service required on a ments of this chapter necessary to be com- twenty-four-hour basis per plied with before the commencement of oper- day. ation of the proposed service. (Prior code § All persons holding certificates of public 6240.6) convenience and necessity shall regularly and daily operate their taxicabs on a twenty-four- 5.20.080 Application for additional hour basis during each day of the license year. tafficabs—Granting. (Prior code § 6240.9) Any holder of a certificate of public conve- 5.20.110 Replacing taxicabs— nience and necessity may make application Notification. to the city clerk for such additional taxicab Whenever a certificate holder replaces a permits as he may desire.The city clerk shall taxicab for which a permit has been issued, notify the other certificate holders of such ap- he shall file with the city clerk the name, plication and if no objections are filed within type,year of manufacture,serial number and ten days, the applicant shall be granted such motor number of the vehicle abandoned and taxicab permit or taxicab permits as requested the vehicle to be placed in use. The city clerk without necessity of a hearing or investiga- shall, as a matter of right, authorize the re- tion as provided in Section 5.20.050. If, how- placement of such vehicle under the existing ever,protests are filed,then such taxicab per- permit. (Prior code § 6240.10) mits shall be granted or denied only in 5.20.120 Certificate and permit— accordance with the provisions of Section Transfer. 5.20.050 and 5.20.060. (Prior code § 6240.7) Any person having a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation 5.20.090 Certificate of public of taxicabs shall be authorized by the council convenience and necessity— to transfer the certificate of public conve- Owners before enactment of nience, taxicab permits and taxicab stands provisions. issued pursuant thereto, unless after a hearing held for the purpose the council shall Every owner operating a licensed taxicab find that such proposed transferee is not a prior to the nineteenth day of December, 1951, Person of good moral character or that the shall be presumed,in the absence of any con- trary evidence and finding of the council, to c1a1 responsibility to meet the requirements transferee does not possess sufficient finan- have established a prima facie evidence of of a holder of a certificate of public conve- public convenience and necessity for the li- nience and necessity under this chapter. The censing of the taxicab or taxicabs actually in hearing shall be held within thirty days after operation, and the council, upon application the holder of the certificate of public conve- received not later than fifteen days after the nience and necessity gives notice in writing . nineteenth day of December, 1951,shall grant to the city clerk of the intended transfer. (Prior a certificate of public convenience and neces- code § 6240.11) sity to such owner for the operation of taxi- cabs. Every owner obtaining a certificate as aforesaid shall be entitled to the number of taxicab permits held by such owner that were in force on the day prior to the nineteenth day of December, 1951. (Prior code § 6240.8) (San Luis Obispo 10-91)• 94 -17 5.20.130-5.20.170 5.20.130 Certificate of public teenth day of December, 1951,and who under convenience and necessity— the provisions of this chapter, was granted a Revocation, suspension. certificate of public convenience and neces- The certificate of public convenience and sity and whose rates were, on the nineteenth necessity shall be suspended or revoked by day of December, 1971, on file with the clerk the council upon the following grounds: and approved prior to the nineteenth day of A. The owner wilfully fails to operate the December 1951,by the council, are approved. vehicles under permit in accordance with the (Prior code § 6240.14) provisions of this chapter; B. The taxicab or taxicabs are operated at 5.20.160 Rate changes—Hearing. a rate of fare other than that approved by the The council, upon its own motion, or upon council; application of a certificate holder, may set, C. The company shall abandon its opera- establish, change, modify or amend the tion of all vehicles for a period of thirty days. schedule of rates to be charged by all vehicles Acts of God, labor disputes and other acts be- operated by each holder of a certificate of yond the control of the certificate holder shall public convenience and necessity under the not be an abandonment within the meaning provisions of this chapter. No rates shall be of this section. No suspension shall be made set, established, changed, modified or effective until a hearing has been had before amended without a hearing before the council. the council, at which the certificate holders Notice of such hearing shall be given to each may be present and represented by counsel. certificate holder,in writing,by the city clerk, The certificate holder shall have not less than at least five days before the hearing, and the ten days' notice by registered mail of the council may give such other notice as it shall hearing. (Prior code § 6240.12) deem necessary. (Prior code § 6240.15(a)) 5.20.140 License—Application and 5.20.170 Rates—Deregulation. renewal. Nothing herein shall prohibit the council Any application for a license to operate a from deregulating taxi rates. Council may by taxi shall be. accompanied by a nonrefund- resolution provide for the deregulation of taxi able fee as established by the council. The rates. No resolution authorizing deregula- application fee charged hereunder shall be in tion of rates shall be adopted without a sufficient amounts to fully defray administra- hearing before the council. Notice of such tive-costs incurred in the processing of an ap- hearing shall be given to each certificate plication and are not made in lieu of any other holder in writing by the city clerk at least fees or taxes required under this code. A li- five days before the hearing and council may cense to operate a taxi shall be renewed an- give such other notice as it shall deem neces- nually. (Ord. 1202 § 18, 1991: prior code § sary. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of 6240.13) the resolution of deregulation,any certificate Prior to its repeat by 4 17 of Ord. 1202, § 5.20.140 was holder may establish, change, modify or entitled"Certificate holders'registration and license fees" and was derived from prior code§6240.13. amend the schedule of rates to be charged by all vehicles operated by each holder of a cer- 5.20.150 Rate schedules approval. tificate of public convenience and necessity The rate schedule of every owner operating under the provisions of this chapter,following a licensed taxicab or taxicabs prior to the nine- posting of such change, modifications or 95 (San Luis Obispo 10.91) / 5.20.180-5.20.190 amendments to the taximeter rates in each B. All taxicabs shall conform to the color vehicle in such a place as to be.in view of all scheme, name, monogram or insignia ap- passengers thirty days prior to such taxi- proved by the city clerk meter rates taking effect.All changes, modi- C. No person shall imitate any color fications or amendments to the schedule of scheme, monogram or insignia used by any rates shall be filed with the city clerk thirty other holder of a certificate of public conve- days prior to such rates taking effect. nience and necessity which has been approved A A resolution of deregulation shall ex- by the city clerk. pressly provide such limitations and condi- (Prior code § 6240.16) tions as council shall deem appropriate. B. A resolution of deregulation may be re- 5.20.190 Equipment maintenance and voked, and taxi rates reestablished by the inspection. A Before a permit is issued to any owner, council upon its own motion or upon applica- tthe taxicab for which such permit is requested ion of a certificate holder. No resolution of deregulation of taxi rates shall be revoked shall be delivered to a place designated by and no taxi rates reestablished by the council the council for inspection, and the council shall designate agents to inspect such taxicab without a hearing before the council after no-. or taxicabs, and their equipment, to ascer- tice as set out herein. tain whether such taxicab complies with the (Prior code § 6240.15(b)) provisions of this chapter, all cost thereof to be paid by cab owner. B. The chief of police, or any member of 5.20.180 Vehicle identification. the police department under his direction, A Every taxicab shall have permanently shall have the right, at any time after dis- printed or placed on each side of such taxicab playing proper identification,to enter into or the name of the owner or the fictitious name upon any certificated taxicab for the purpose under which the owner operates, together of ascertaining whether or not any of the pro- with the telephone number of the owner or visions of this chapter are being violated. company.All of such lettering shall be in let- C. Any taxicab which is found, after any ters of not less than 2-1/a inches in height and such inspection, to be unsafe or in any way not Was than 6/1s of an inch stroke.In addition unsuitable for taxicab service shall be imme- thereto, every taxicab shall have printed or diately ordered out of service,and before again placed upon the exterior of such taxicab in being placed in service, proof must be fur- conspicuous letters of at least 3-1/2 inches in nished to the chief of police that it is in a safe height and not less than 1/2-inch stroke, of a condition. color in contrast to the color of the taxicab, D. The interior of every taxicab shall be the number of such taxicab and which num- thoroughly cleaned at least once in every bering shall be printed,or placed in the fol- twenty-four hours. (Prior code § 6240.17) lowing locations: 1. In front center of taxicab on metal above windshield; 2. One number on each side of taxicab;and 3. One number on each side of outside rear of taxicab. [The next page is 1133 (San Luis Obispo 10.91) 96 5.20.200-5.20.220 5 20.200 Operating regulations. the chief of police, or any person designated by A. Any driver employed to transport pas- him.Permit issued will entitle the driver to work sengers to a definite point shall take the most for only those whose name appears on the per- direct route possible that will carry his passenger mit.A new permit will be required for each sub- to his destination safety and expeditiously. sequent employment; provided, however, that B. No driver of any licensed taxicab shall no application shall be necessary other than a refuse any person prompt taxi service in the city ratification of change of employment. at any time while such taxicab is on the public B. Applicants for such permits shall file appli- streets ready for service,unless taxicab is already cations therefor with the chief of police. The engaged in the carrying of one or more pas- application shall contain the following informa- sengers or is enroute to answer a call for taxicab tion together with a two dollar application fee service; provided further, that nothing in this and three pictures of the applicant: subsection shall require any owner or driver to 1. Name, marital status, age, residence, last furnish taxicab service to any person under the previous address, and the length of residence at influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics,orto such last address and in the city, any person who is insane or who is a known 2. The names and addresses of two residents criminal. of the city acquainted with the applicant; C. Every driver, upon request, shall give a 3. Complete fingerprinting of applicant. correct receipt for the amount of payment C. No permit shall be issued to any of the received, following persons: D. No driver of any taxicab shall accept,take 1. Any person under the age of twenty-one into his vehicle or transport any larger number of years; passengers than the rates covering the seating 2. Any person not a citizen of the United capacity of his vehicle. States or who has not lawfully declared his inten- E. No driver shall permit any taxicab to tion to become such; remain standing in any established taxicab stand, 3. Any person who has been convicted of a unless the cab is attended by a driver or operator; felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; except when assisting passengers to load or 4. .Any person who has been convicted of unload, or when answering the telephone. driving a vehicle recklessly or while under the F. No driver shall carry any passenger other influence of intoxicating liquors or narcotics, than paying passengers or persons authorized by 5. Any person not possessing a valid chauf- or on company business. feur's license issued by the state. (Prior code § G. Every driver shall at all times display his 6240.19) driver's permit and picture in a conspicuous. place in the taxicab which he is operating. 5.20.220 Driver's residency requirements. H. Any violation of the provisions of this sec- No applicant may obtain a permit to drive or tion shall be cause for the revocation of the per- operate any of the vehicles mentioned in this mit of the driver guilty of such violation. (Prior chapter unless and until he shall have been a code§ 6240.18) continuous resident of the county for at least thirty days immediately preceding the date ofthe 5.20.210 Driver's permit required application;provided,however,that a temporary Application. permit only may be granted for a period not to A. No person shall drive or operate any of the exceed sixty days after which time the license vehicles mentioned in Section 5-20.0 10 without may be made permanent if, after investigation, first obtaining a permit in writing so to do from the applicant is found to be a fit and proper person. (Prior code§6240 20) 113 5.20.230-5.20.270 5.20.230 Knowledge of regulations required. 5 20.260 Taxicab stands. Each applicant for a permit shall be examined A. The council may designate taxicab stands by a person designated by the chief of police as to on public streets for each certificate holder which his knowledge of the provisions of the ordinance shall remain in effect until revoked by the codified in this chapter and traffic regulations, council. and if the result of the examination is unsatisfac- B. No owner or driver of any taxicab shall tory, he may be refused a permit. (Prior code § park the same on any public street in the central 6240.21) traffic district for the purpose of soliciting busi- ness, other than at the stands designated by the 5.20.240 Revocation of driver's permit. council. The chief of police may revoke or refuse to C. The taxicab stands shall be designated by renew an operator's license if the driver or appli- alternating striped colors ofthe taxicab company cant has since the granting of his permit: painted on the curb with the words,"TAXI CAB A. Been convicted of a felony or a crime ONLY."(Prior code § 6240.24) involving moral turpitude; pandering, using, possessing, selling or transporting narcotics;.or 5.20.270 Liability insurance. imparting information for obtaining narcotics; A. The motor vehicle liability policy required .B. Been convicted of driving recklessly or by this section shall insure the owner and any while under the influence of liquors or narcotics; other person using or responsible for the use of C.Had his state driver's or chauffeurs license any such vehicle, with the consent, express or revoked or suspended; implied, of the owner against loss from the lia- D. Had two or more convictions of misde- bility imposed upon such owner by law for injury meanor hit and run, or speed violations as set to, or death of, any person, or damage to prop- forth in the Vehicle Code of the state occurring erty,growing out of the maintenance, operation during any consecutive period not exceeding or ownership of any public motor vehicle to the twelve months. (Prior code§ 6240.22) amount or limit of five hundred thousand dol- lars,exclusive ofinterest and costs,on account of 5.20.250 Driver's permit revocation— injury to, or death of; any one person; of one Appeal. million dollars,exclusive of interest and costs,on Any driver whose license has been revoked account of any one accident resulting in an according to the provisions of Section 5.20.250, injury to,or death of,more than one person,and may, within ten days of such revocation, file an of one hundred thousand dollars for damage to appeal from such revocation with the council, property of others resulting from any one and a hearing shall be held before the council on accident such revocation.If,in the opinion of the council, B. The motor vehicle liability policy shall the revocation is not justified from the evidence insure to the benefit of any and all persons suffer- submitted to it as such hearing,the permit shall ing loss or damage either to person or property as be reinstated If upon the hearing,it shall appear herein provided, and the liability of the insur- that good cause exists therefor; the council shall ance carrier shall be in no manner abrogated or affirm the action of the chief of police and order abated by the death of the tort feasor or the the permanent revocation of the permit The owner. action of the council on such a revocation shall Every certificate required under the provisions be final and conclusive. Pending such hearing of this chapter shall certify that the motor vehicle and reinstatement, it is unlawful for such driver liability policy or policies therein cited shall not to operate a taxicab within the city.(Prior code§ be cancelled except upon ten days'prior written 6240.23) notice thereof to the council. The motor vehicle 114 5.20.280-5.20.310 liability insurance shall be a continuing liability 5.20.290 Taximeter rates. up to the full moment thereof, notwithstanding Meters will be set to show rates adopted or any recovery thereon,and the certificates thereof amended by the council by resolution, which shall so certify.All motor vehicle liability policies shall include a minimum and mileage rate, and all certificates thereof shall be subject to the standby charges and types of receipts,if any,to be approval of the city attorney in any and all mat- delivered to passengers.If required by the resolu- ters and if at any time, in the judgment of the tion, rate cards setting forth the authorized rates council, the motor vehicle liability policies are shall be displayed in each taxi in such a place as to not sufficient for any cause, the council may be in view of all passengers. (Prior code § require the owner of such public motor vehicle 6240.29) who filed the same to replace the motor vehicle policies within ten days with other policies in 5.20.300 Refusal to pay fare. accordance with the provisions of this section. If Except where credit is intended, no person the owner fails to replace the motor vehicle pol- shall fail or refuse to pay at the end of the trip or icies within the ten-day period with good and the termination or discharge of service,the regu- sufficient policies, as set out in this section,then lar fare for the public passenger vehicle for hire he at the termination of the period the owner's per- has hired, and upon conviction for violation mit issued under this chapter shall be by such thereof, in addition to any other penalty pro- failure automatically suspended until such time vided for in this code, he shall be compelled to as the requirement is complied with, and the pay to the driver of the vehicle an amount equal chief of police shall enforce such suspension. to the legal fare and in case any bail required is (Prior code§6240.25) forfeited, the amount of the legal fare shall be paid to the driver from such amount forfeited. 5.20.280 Taximeter—Required. and the court or judge before whom the case is All taxicabs operated under the authority of heard shall order the same to be paid from the this chapter shall,within thirty days after written treasury of the city. (Prior code§ 6240.27) notice by the city, be equipped with meters fas- tened in front ofthe passengers,visible to them at 5.20.310 Violation of provisions—Permit all times of the day or night; and after sundown revocation. the face of the meter shall be illuminated. the Any person convicted of violating any of the accuracy of meters to be installed shall be tested, provisions of this chapter shall,in addition to any approved and sealed by the county department other penalty provided by this code, have the ofweights and measures at all points and connec- permit to him revoked. (Prior code§ 6240.26) tions which, if manipulated, would affect their correct reading and recording. Each meter shall have a flag or approved device to denote when the vehicle is employed and when it is not employed and it shall be the duty of the driver to throw the flag or device into a recording position when employed and into a nonrecording posi- tion at the termination of each trip. The meter shall be subject to inspection from time to time and upon discovery of any inaccuracies therein, the taxi shall be kept off the highway until the meter is repaired or replaced. (Prior code § 6240.28) 115 7 / Lo m o wa � m z kt ® — 2 = � a � & CL m P2 Va R m CO c 2 k � . 2 Q k k (D CL cr) m c%J 2 a) CD g � 22 j c W 0 co co co 0 LL � 2 > z � � 7 � § LU k k — c 2 k D Q E � CY o CL LU t § CL � =(D . ° 2 24) U) ■ 2 (D § � c co 0 @ � k (n U.:3 mf k 2 � � � § ATTACHMENT 5 �-� RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ANTHONY R. ROMERO FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO WHEREAS, Anthony R. Romero (dba Yellow Cab of San Luis . Obispo) desires to provide taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, Anthony R. Romero filed an application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the City Clerk's Office, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 5.20.030; and WHEREAS, the public convenience and necessity require the granting of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby grants a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Joseph and Alicia Brady (dba San Luis Cab Company) for the purpose of permitting taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to and contingent upon compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 and authorizes the City Clerk to issue a taxicab permit for each taxicab now complying with Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 within the City. On motion of seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 Resolution No. (1984 Series) the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1994. PEG PINARD, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK AP OH0T DORY T O EY 2 RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LIIIS OBISPO GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ROBERT ALFIREVIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF SAN LIIIS OBISPO WHEREAS, Robert Alfirevic (dba Bay Services/Bay Limousine) desires to provide taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, Robert Alfirevic filed an application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the City Clerk's Office, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 5.20.030; and WHEREAS, the public convenience and necessity require the granting of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby grants a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Joseph and Alicia Brady (dba San Luis Cab Company) .for the purpose of permitting taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to and contingent upon compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 and authorizes the City Clerk to issue a taxicab permit for each taxicab now complying with Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 within the City. On motion of seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 Resolution No. (1984 Series) the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1994. PEG PINARD, MAYOR , ATTEST: CITY CLERK PRO TO FORK: T T7NEY 2 �a Yellow Cab Co. of San Luis Obispo (805) 543-1234 MEETP September 6, 1994 SEP `' 1994 AGENDA DATE 1 'pIt ITEM #�_ Council MembersOUNCIL ❑ CDD DIR San Luis Obispo City Council PAO 1:1FIN DIR San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 �OACAO RECHIEF �'0#TTORNEY PW DIR Reference: Anthony R. Romero L7CLERKIORIC ❑ POLICE CHF Taxi Proposal = ❑ MGM'f TEAM ❑ REC DIR " ❑ C P.EV FILE 0 UTIL DIR _ ❑ PERS DIR Dear Council Members: A 0 The following is a rebuttal on the Council Agenda Report regarding taxi cab service. 1. Myself and my business of Yellow Cab Co. have been grossly misrepresented by Harry Watson, Transit Manager on several statements. 2. Two taxi companies can operate and generate profits. A. Art Pelino mismanaged the funds generated . Laid-Law transit was Simply not in the business of taxi-services before purchasing Cal-Coast Charter. Having union drivers and union regulators, Laid-Law made a corporate decision to close doors. B. Santa Maria currently has two (2) taxi services, Relax We' ll Drive and Eagle Taxi. This report states it has only one thus another false statement. C. Yes Monterey does only have one cab company, however they have on the average 28 cabs to service 43 , 000 people. Note there is a heavy tourist business. D. From 1990 to 1992 two companies co-existed here in San Luis Obispo and both were profitable. The problem came when Mr. Limo Inc. sold Yellow Cab of Five Cities. The new owner lost their opportunity to remain profitable due to mismanagement. E. As with any business, profitability concurs with management style and planning. 3. Currently I am in negotiating the sole contract with San Luis Obispo Airport which Mr. Watson himself states an estimates 25% will be Ride-On. Since I will provide service to the Airport I feel an- actual ratio should be submitted after 6 months review to support the need of two taxi companies in' lieu of estimations. SEP - ® 1994 CITY CLERK .Page 2 4 . My original proposal states all the assets of Yellow Cab Co which includes 6 vehicles not only the limousine companies as stated in the agenda. As of August 22 , 1994 I have secured an one million dollar policy including property damage with the City of San Luis Obispo named as an - additional insured (copies of endorsements) . 5. The wording of section D page 4 Applicant 1 "three 1985 or newer Chrysler Four door Sedans. Applicant 2 "one 1985 and two 1990 Fords previously used as cabs. Note: How descriptive Mr. Watson is for Applicant 1. How much newer? Newer than 1990? Applicant 2 Fords also have four doors their models are Crown Victorias and LTDs which Mr. Watson was fully aware of. 6. Rates: This was an previously established and approved rate which ensures all vehicles can be maintained. Note: Applicant 1 only has one running vehicle since Mid-State Fair when their other car blew a gasket. As of Sept. 5 is was not fixed. Where is their financial stability to repair existing cars to ensure transportation. This also coincides with the rate. 7 . Phone numbers already established Oldest in City of SLO 543-1234 Second Oldest of SLO 541-TAXI Oldest in 5- Cities 489-1155 Second Oldest in 5- Cities 481-9277 Established Toll-Free Number 1 (800) 313-TAXI Conclusion 1. Yellow Cab Co. has rehired all experienced drivers, dispatchers and I have 5 years experience in customer relations. A. Our drivers are to provide the following service: Open doors for elderly. Carry grocery bags etc. if needed. Have uniforms and a clean appearance. Policy of "Customer is Always Right" . Page 3 2 . I have on staff consultants of experienced taxi management along with myself with 7 years of public transportation in the limousine business. 3 . Proposed is rate is generally already accepted by general public and by referring to the above, I too have a toll free number already established. 3 . We can initiate service immediately upon issuance of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity. 4. There is enough business in San Luis Obispo for 2 companies, however since I am already established in the Five Cities area and possibly in San Luis Obispo Airport, I will not rely solely on the income of San Luis Obispo city. Thank you for your time in this matter and I am looking forward in elaborating the above at the City Council Meeting this evening. Sincerely, Anthony R. Romero Owner/Manager enclosure ARR/eg .