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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Imo"''NUMBER:
FROM: Nancy KnoflerI; Transit Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of a resolution granting a certificate of public
convenience and necessity to Mr. Limo, Inc. for taxicab operation.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution approving the certificate.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Limo, Inc. (ML) , dba: Yellow Cab of Five Cities, wants to provide taxicab
service in the City of San Luis Obispo. In order to do so, the City Council
must first grant ML a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
The City Municipal Code requires that the City Council review certain
information before a certificate can be approved:
1) the application for the certificate (Exhibit "A," attached) , and
2) a report from the Chief of Police regarding seven specified items such
as service demand and applicant experience.
For the purposes of complying with the reporting requirements required by
Municipal Code Section 5.20.050, the Chief of Police has delegated his duties
to the Transit Manager. Accordingly, here is the report.
A. The demand of the public for taxicab service. City staff does not
maintain taxicab demand data, however some information was available
from the local operator. Currently, there is one taxicab operator in
the City (Laidlaw Transit, Inc., dba: Yellow Cab of San Luis Obispo) .
According to data supplied by their Taxicab Manager, Yellow Cab of San
Luis Obispo provided 2,045 taxicab trips during January 1989 --
approximately 20% of these were trips to and from the airport. The
response time for approximately 70% of these trips is under thirty
minutes (from the time of the phone call to the taxicab company to the
time that the taxicab arrives) .
B. The adequacy of existing mass transportation and taxicab service.
Existing public transportation service does not provide for evening or
door-to-door service for the general public and service to the airport
is not available. Yellow Cab of San Luis Obispo provides the sole
taxicab operation within City limits. Over the years, the City has
received some requests for improved taxicab service from the general
public.
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C. The financial responsibility and experience of the applicant.
Yellow Cab of Five Cities began operations in 1987 under certificates of
public convenience granted by the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach
and Grover City. They are also licensed to operate in the County and
provide taxicab service to Cal Poly and the airport. ML has been
financially solvent since its incorporation in 1987.
D. The number, kind and type of equipment and the color scheme to be
used. Please refer to Exhibit "A."
E. The effect which such taxicab .service may haveupon traffic
congestion and parking. This taxicab operation will not have a
significant impact upon traffic congestion and parking.
F. Whether the taxicab service will result in a greater hazard to the
public. This taxicab operation will not result in a significantly
greater hazard to the public.
G. Such other relevant facts as the. Council may deem advisable or
necessary. The resolution that grants the certificate is contingent
upon compliance with the City Municipal Code Section 5.20.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
1. Approve the resolution. This is the recommended alternative. ML will then
have the necessary approval from the City Council to operate a taxicab service.
2.. Do not approve the resolution. This action would result in a hardship to City
residents and tourists.
FISCAL IMPACT
No financial impact to the City. ML is a private business and operates. without any
City subsidy.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
By motion, adopt the resolution approving the certificate.
Attachment: Resolution
Application
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RESOLUTION NO. (1989 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO MR. LIMO, INC. . FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING
TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHEREAS, Mr. Limo, Inc. desires to provide taxicab service in the
City of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Limo, Ino., has filed an application for Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity with the City Clerk's Office pursuant
to Municipal Coda Section 5.20.030 (Zxhibit "A" attached) ; and
WHEREAS, the public convenience and necessity require the granting of
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity,
NOW, THEREFORE, BH RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo hereby grants a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to Mr. Limo, Inc. (dba: Yellow Cab of Five Cities) for the .
purpose of permitting taxicab service in the City of San Luis Obispo
pursuant to and contingent upon compliance with Municipal Code Chapter
5.201 and authorizes the City Clerk to issue a taxicab permit for each
taxicab now operated by Mr. Limo, Inc.,
within the city.
On motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call votes
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Resolution No. (1989 Series)
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the foregoing Resolution was passed adopted this day of ,
1989.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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City A inistrative Officer
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j EXHIBIT "A"
(� February 27, 1989
Ms. Nancy Knofler
Transit Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, California 93403-8100
Dear Ms. Knofler:
Allow me to express our thanks and appreciation for the notice received from
you that the City of San Luis Obispo might soon consider increasing the
number of certificates of public convenience granted by the City of San Luis
Obispo in order to improve the service available to .it's citizens.
In accordance With your instructions, we are pleased and honored to enclose
our resume as an application for a certificate of public convenience and
necessity.
If you have any further questions concerning this or require additional
information please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss it
with you. We would consider it a privilege to expand our taxicab
transportation service to the City of San Luis Obispo.
With kindest regards, we remain,
Yours very truly,
MR. LIMO, INC.
rk A. Gies.-I-1 _
General Manage
Mr. Limo, Inc.
dba: Yellow Cab of Five Cities
dba: American Limousine
850 B Sheridan Road
Arroyo Grande, California 93420
(805) 489-1155
cc: Ms. Pam Voges
Deputy City Clerk
City Hall
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
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February 27, 1989
City Council
City of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Re: Application for Certificate of
Public Convenience & Necessity
Dear Honorable Mayor & City Council Members:
Recently we received notification that the City of San Luis Obispo might
soon increase the number of Certificates of Public Convenience issued in
order to expand and improve taxicab service to the citizens of San Luis
Obispo. We take this means to provide such information as is required by
the provisions of Section 5.20.030 of the City Ordinance of the City of San
Luis Obispo.
OWNER: MR. LII , INC.p dba: YELLOW CAB OF
FIVE CITIES, dba: AMERICAN LIlDIISINE
is a California corporation. It's principle officers and directors are:
Willard C. Gieseke, President, 160 Kenny Court,
Santa Cruz, California 95065 (408/475-2234) .
Marie G. Gieseke, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, 160 Kenny Court, Santa Cruz,
California 93065 (408/475-2234) .
Mark A. Gieseke, Genecal Manager, 850 A Sheridan
Road, Arroyo Grande, California 93420
(805/343-1193).
NDMBER OF TAXICAB
VEHICLES AVAILABLE: Three. NDTE: Two additional
vehicles are in the process of being
reconditioned and repainted and will be added to the taxicab fleet within
the next 90 days. We have gone to gceat length to locate, acquire and
recondition classic models of Checker cab vehicles. The available vehicles
now include:
No. 11 1974 Checker cab, license 3E67121.
No. 14 1974 Checker cab, license 3L76607.
No. 16 1979 Checker cab, license 1UO1801.
DESCRIPTION: Each taxicab is painted a
distinctive yellow color. On the
doors on each side is the logo of a checked square within which is the
Yellow Cab of Five Cities.
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In this connection, we enclose:
1. Photograph showing appearance, logo and uniform
of Yellow Cab of Five Cities.
PROPOSED RATES: Our current rate schedule includes
a $2.00 flag (pick up fare), $2.00
per mile (20C per 1/10th mile) and $12.00 per hour waiting time.
NEW: Each year the population of the
City of San Luis Obispo continues to
increase. The mild climate and beauty of the area tends to attract a high
percentage of retired citizens who have no transportation of their own and
whose needs are often critical and immediate. A. taxicab service offering
prompt transportation benefits not only the customer but the local merchants
and entertainment centers.
BL9PCAM OSP' COMPANY: Yellow Cab of Five Cities began
operations in February of 1987 under
Certificates of Public Convenience granted and issued by the Cities of.
Arroyo Grande, Pisani Beach and Grover City. This taxicab company is
licensed to operate in the County of San Luis Obispo. Accordingly, taxicab
transportation service is already being provided to California Polytechnic
State University San Luis Obispo and the San. Luis Obispo County Jail. We
are authorized and are providing service to the San Luis Obispo Airport.
U In May of 1987 we were designated the transportation representative for Dial
a Ride for the City of Pismo Beach, California providing transportation for
their elderly and handicapped citizens. in that area.
American Limousine began its operations in May of 1985. It began with one
stretch limousine but the entire fleet now includes four stretch limousines
and a 1988 Plymoth Voyager Van. It now provides courier service for the
airlines at two of the airports in this area. We also provide courier
service for local. hospitals.
TAXICAB, EJ14OUSIM_AND
COURIER REFERENCES
CITY OF PISMO MACH, 1000 Bello Avenue,
Pismo Beach, California 93449.
CITY OF GROVER CITY, 154 South 8th Street,
Grover City, California 93433.
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, 214 East Branch
Street, Arroyo Grande, California 93420.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AIRPORT, San Luis Obispo,
California.
SANTA MARIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, Santa Maria,
California.
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UNITED EXPRESS
DELTA AIRLINES
WINGS WEST, INC.
AMERICAN EACEE *
AMERICAN AIRLINES
SRYWEST AIRLINES
UNITED EXPRESS
* Denotes airlines .servicing this area at the San Luis Obispo and Santa
Maria airports for whom taxi and courier services are provided.
SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, 1010 Murray
Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California
93401 (courier service).
ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL,
345 South Halcyon Road, Arroyo
Grande, California 93420 (courier service).
ASSOCIATION SPS: SAN LUIS OBISPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ^
SAN LUIS OBISPO COMM VISITORS AND
CONFERENCE BOARD.
ARROYO GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
SANTA MARIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF
CALIFORNIA.
IN'��*iA'�'iONAL TAXICAB ASSOCIATION.
ENCLOSURES: We enclose:
1. Photocopy of Resolution No. 2010 granting a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
by the City of Arroyo Grande.
2. Photocopy of Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity as granted by the City of Grover
City.
3. Photocopy of Certificate of Necessity as granted
by the City of Pismo Beach.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Business License issued to Mr. Limo, Inc. by the
County of San Luis Obispo.
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C 6. Registration Certificate issued by the County of
San Luis Obispo to Yellow Cab of Five Cities.
REMARKS: We are certain that if the City of
San Luis Obispo deems it in order to
issue Mr. Limo, Ind. ; dba: Yellow Cab of Five Cities_ , a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity that will permit us to operate in this area
that it will do much to improve the transportation needs of this community.
You can be assured that if our taxicab company is granted the privilege to
operate in this area the citizens of this community will be given our
preferred attention.
Sincerely,
MR. LIMO, INC.
Mark A. Gies
General MapagLk-
Mr. Limo, Inc.
dba: Yellow Cab of Five Cities
dba: American Limousine
850 B Sheridan Road
Arroyo Grande, California 93420
(805) 489-1155
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