Placerville Municipal Code Art. II Taxicab Vehicular Permit

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a taxicab without first obtaining a taxicab vehicular permit for each taxicab as required by this article. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

Applications for a taxicab vehicular permit shall be filed with the director and shall contain the following:

(A) The individual and business name, address, and telephone number of the permit applicant.

(B) Written evidence that the applicant is an owner, lessee or holder of a similar interest in the taxicab.

(C) The name and address of all legal and registered owner(s) of the taxicab, and each person with a financial interest in the business which operates the taxicab.

(D) The state vehicle license number of the taxicab.

(E) A city certificate of insurance, establishing compliance with section.

(F) A state certificate of compliance or other writing, dated not more than six (6) months preceding the application date, issued by a state certified examiner or examiners, and evidencing that the taxicab complies with prevailing state smog, lamp and brake equipment standards.

(G) The serial number of the taximeter attached to the taxicab.

(H) An annual nonprorateable permit fee, as established by resolution of the city council.

(I) Such other information as may be required to further the purpose of this chapter. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

(A) A taxicab vehicular permit shall be issued by the director upon receipt of a complete application, as specified in section 5-5-5 of this article.

(B) All taxicab vehicular permits shall expire on the calendar year following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked.

(C) A taxicab vehicular permit shall authorize the operation of a single taxicab and taximeter and shall not be transferable to any other vehicle or taximeter.

(D) A taxicab vehicular permit may be denied by the director on the following grounds:

1. The applicant knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the permit applicant.

2. The applicant has been convicted of a crime which, in the opinion of the chief of police, is substantially related to the qualifications, function or duties of a taxicab owner or owners of a taxicab business. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

There shall be displayed in the taxicab passenger compartment in full view of any passenger:

(A) A copy of a valid permit issued pursuant to this article;

(B) A copy of the rate schedule identical to the rate schedule established pursuant to resolution of the city council;

(C) The register display of the taximeter. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

The rates to be charged for the hire of a taxicab shall be established by resolution of the city council. The city may, upon application made by any permittee, amend the resolution establishing the rates to be charged for taxi service. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

During the term of a permit issued pursuant to this article, the permittee or owner(s) of a taxicab authorized by the permit shall maintain in full force and effect at no cost to the city a comprehensive auto and general liability insurance policy:

(A) In an amount no less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) single limit per occurrence; and

(B) Issued by an admitted insurer or insurers as defined by the California Insurance Code; and

(C) Providing that the city, its officers, employees and agents are to be named as additional insureds under the policy. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

The permittee and taxicab owner(s) shall assume the defense of, and indemnify and hold harmless, the city, its officers, employees and agents from and against all actions, claims, losses, damages, liability, costs and expenses of every type and description, including, but not limited to, attorney fees, to which any or all of them may be subjected by reason of, or resulting from, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, the acts or omissions of the permittee or the permittee's agents, officers or employees, directly or indirectly arising from the operation of a taxicab. The foregoing is not intended to and shall not be construed to limit any responsibility or liability that the permittee may be subjected to under other laws. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

(A) The director may deny, revoke or suspend a taxicab vehicular permit only after a hearing granted upon three (3) days' written notice to those persons specified in subsections 5-5-5(A) and (C) of this article. Such notice shall specify the specific grounds for the proposed action. The hearing shall be held by the city manager and shall be conducted in a manner so as to allow a full and fair hearing and is to follow the procedure set forth in section 5-5-19 of this chapter.

(B) If any person specified in subsection 5-5-5(A) or (C) of this article is dissatisfied with the decision of the city manager in ordering the denial, revocation or suspension of the permit, such person may appeal to the city council by filing a notice of appeal in writing with the city clerk within ten (10) days of the date of the written decision of the city manager. The city council shall hold a hearing within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice of appeal. The appellant shall be accorded the same hearing rights provided in subsection (A) of this section. The city council may sustain, reverse or modify the order of the city manager. The decision of the city council shall be final. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)

(A) A taxicab vehicular permit issued pursuant to this article may be revoked or suspended for the following reasons:

1. Failure to comply with the requirements specified in section 5-5-7 of this article; or

2. Operation of the taxicab without an accurate taximeter, or with a taximeter other than that specified in the permit application; or

3. The taxicab or its equipment is in such condition that its operation violates the state Vehicle Code; or

4. Since the issuance of the permit, grounds for permit denial pursuant to subsection 5-5-6(D) of this article have occurred; or

5. Transfer or sale of the permit to a vehicle or taximeter other than that identified in the permit application.

(B) Upon written notice by an insurer of cancellation, expiration or change in insurance coverage resulting in noncompliance with section 5-5-9 of this article, a permit issued pursuant to this article shall be automatically suspended effective upon the effective date of the change in coverage stated in the written notice by the insurer.

The suspension shall continue until the city receives written notice from the insurer indicating compliance with the requirements of section 5-5-9 of this article, or until the permit expires, as provided in subsection 5-5-6(B) of this article. (Ord. 1350, 2-14-1984)