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RulesAndLegislationCommittee,2008-05-01,"*Rules & Legislation Committee
Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2008
Subject:
Taxicab Ordinance - Amendment
From:
Office of the City Administrator
Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation:
1) An Ordinance Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.64 To
A) Require Companies Holding A Fleet Management Permit That Utilize Two Or More
Taxis To Provide Proof That Permitted Taxis Are Driven By Either The Permittee Or
Employees Of The Fleet Management Company
B) Require Companies To Provide To Drivers Receipts For Fees Paid To The Company By The
Drivers
C) Require Companies To Provide Drivers With Documentation On Insurance Claims For
Accidents Involving A Driver
D)
Require Cameras In Taxicabs That Do Not Have Safety Shields And Prohibit Re Tread
Tires
E) Require In-Cab Signage Informing Passengers Of Their Rights And The Procedure For
Filing Complaints
F) Require GPS Systems In Taxicabs
G) Establish Additional Driver Training Requirements
H) Issue Permits On The Basis Of Service Proposals, Instead Of By Lottery
I) Increase Basic Fare Components, Add New Fare Components, And Authorize Collection
From Passengers Of All Mandatory Fees Paid By Drivers
J) Place A Temporary Freeze On The Taxicab Lease Rates Charged By Taxi Companies To
Drivers
K) Authorize Administrative Citations For Violations Of The Chapter
L) Establish A Process And A Fee For The Establishment And Maintenance Of Taxi Stands
M) Require That Permits Issued After June 1, 2008 Be Driven A Minimum Number Of
Hours And Days Per Year By The Permit Holder Or By Employees Of The Permit Holder
N) Allow Revocation Of Vehicle Permit If Vehicle Not Used More Than 10 (Ten) Days In Any
30 (Thirty) Day Period
O) Provide Prompt Hearings On Suspended Permits
P) Authorize City Administrator To Establish A Gasoline Surcharge Should Gasoline Prices
Warrant
Q) Require Companies Of 10 Or More Vehicles To Submit Plan For 24/7 Coverage Of City
R) Allow Transfer Of Vehicle Permits Only With Sale Of Company, With No Consideration
For The Permit; And
07-0710
*Withdrawn and Rescheduled to *Public Safety Committee on 5/27/2008
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