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C I T Y OF SAN LUIS O B 1 S P 0
FROM: Mike McCluskey,Director of Public Works ,
Prepared By: Austin O'Dell,Transit Manager
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NEED FOR
BEACH CITIES CAB COMPANY TO OPERATE TAXI SERVICE IN
THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ON A ONE YEAR TRIAL BASIS
CAO RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt the attached resolution, declaring the need of operation of two taxi operators in
the City of San Luis Obispo.
2. Authorize the CAO or his designee to process the Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity and Taxi Permit to Beach Cities Cab Company on a one year trial
basis.
DISCUSSION
On May 3, 2001, the City Council conducted a public hearing to determine the need for an
additional taxi operator in the City of San Luis Obispo, and considered the application from
Beach Cities Cab Company. Representatives from Beach Cities Cab Company addressed the
Council regarding their application and the current policy. Also, members of the public,
including citizens and merchants, testified in favor of an additional taxi operator in the City of
San Luis Obispo.
Based on the testimony and need for competition, the Council determined that there exists the need
for an additional taxi operator in the City and directed staff to return with a resolution to that effect.
Additionally, the Council directed that this additional operation be placed on a one year trial basis
to review its impact on existing levels of taxi service.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There will be no impact to the General Fund by approving the CAO Recommendation.
ALTERNATIVES
None
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. (2001 Series)
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NEED FOR TWO TAXI OPERATORS IN THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ON A ONE YEAR TRIAL BASIS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo desires to provide
for taxi service for it's citizens;
WHEREAS, Central Coast Taxicab is the current taxi operator in the City of San
Luis Obispo and has operated in the City since 1996;
WHEREAS, the City has received an application from Beach Cities Cab
Company to operate taxi service in the City;
WHEREAS, the City has evaluated the demand for additional taxi operators in the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined the need for an additional taxi operator in
the City on a one year trial basis.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council declares the
following:
1. There exists the need for two taxi operators in the City of San Luis
Obispo;
2. The CAO or his designee is authorized to execute the Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity and Taxi Permit to Beach Cities Cab
Company on a one year trial basis, in accordance to the Municipal Code
5.20.
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 , 2001.
Allen Settle, Mayor
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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