Item 23 - 1st Ammnd to Agreement with MTDB Regulate Taxicab in Poway ACENDAPORT SUMMARY
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council • . �•w
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mana s' ( `
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager * °nr w ,„£
Robert L. Thomas, Director of Commun ty Servi t•amdAt ''‘
Patrick R. Foley, Principal Management Analyst ?" !
DATE: April 18, 1995
SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit District Board
to Regulate Taxicabs in Poway
ABSTRACT
The City' s agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) to regulate
taxicabs in Poway expires on June 30, 1995. The first amendment for renewal of the
agreement between the City of Poway and MTDB is for a three-year period through June
30, 1998. Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the amendment for
extending the agreement with MTDB for an additional three years .
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
City Council action to extend the agreement with MTDB to regulate taxicabs in Poway is
not considered a project under CEQA, and therefore, is not subject to review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The regulation of taxicabs by MTDB for the City of Poway is paid through fees charged
to the operations and does not impact the City's budget.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Additional notification sent to MTDB Taxicab Administrator Barbara Lupro.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
attached First Amendment to the Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Development to •
Regulate Taxicabs in Poway. //,��
ACTION Approved staff recommendation. ' 6 r
Marie Lofton,t y City Clerk
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- AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF POWAY
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and give it to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the City Council meeting,
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mal]~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Managerb'~
Robert L. Thomas, Director of Communit~Service~)~'~i6~
Patrick R. Foley, Principal Management Analysy~
DATE: April 18, I995
SUBJECT:' First Amendment to the Agreement with the Metropolitan
Transit Development Board to Regulate Taxicabs in Poway
BACKGROUND
The state law enabling the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) to
assume the responsibility for regulating taxicabs was passed in 1987. The
Public Utilities Code Section 12066, authorizes MTDB to regulate taxicabs by
contracting with cities in their jurisdiction. The purpose of MTDB regulating
taxicabs is to unify the operating, equipment, and administrative regulations
throughout the region. The benefits of a regional approach include improving
service quality and vehicle condition, in addition to the convenience for
operators as a result of dealing with one agency (MTDB) for permits and rules,
rather than each individual city in which they work.
FINDINGS
MTDB began regulating taxicab services in the City of Poway in 1991 under a 4-
year agreement. Since MTDB began regulating taxicab services, the following
improvements have been initiated:
· implemented a vigorous vehicle inspection program staffed by certified
mechanics;
· instituted a driver safety training class;
· established a Taxicab Committee chaired by an MTD Board member with
eight members representing small and large operations and four community
representatives; and
· developed a comprehensive system to handle taxicab passenger complaints
ACTION:
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Agenda Report
April 18, 1995
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The attached first amendment for renewal of the agreement between the City of
Poway and MTDB is for a three-year period from July 1, 1995 through June 30,
1998.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
City Council action to extend the agreement with MTDB to regulate taxicabs in
Poway is not considered a project under CEQA, and therefore, is not subject to
review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The regulation of taxicabs by MTDB for the City of Poway is paid through fees
charged to the operations and does not impact the City's budget.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCF
Additional notification sent to MTDB Taxicab Administrator Barbara Lupro.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
the attached First Amendment to the Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit
District to Regulate Taxicabs in Poway.
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Attachment:
1 - First Amendment to Agreement
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MTDB Dc No.
TAXI 590.9
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF TAXICAB SERVICE
REGULATIONS
This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Poway, a
municipal corporation (hereinafter called "City") and the San Diego
Metropolitan Transit Development Board, a public agency, (hereinafter called
"MTDB") for a period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1998.
WHEREAS, MTDB is authorized under Section 12066, Chapter 2, Division 11
of the California Public Utilities Code (PUC) to enter into contracts to
regulate taxicab services within a city in its area of jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City of Poway is within MTDB's jurisdiction created January
1, 1976 under Section 120050 et. seq., Chapter 2, Division 11 of the
California Public Utilities Code; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates taxicabs in accordance with Poway Municipal
Code Chapter 5.20; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that MTDB regulate taxicab vehicles and
services pursuant to PUC Section 120266 in accordance with MTDB's Uniform
Ordinance and implementing policies and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and MTDB entered into an agreement to authorize MTDB
to regulate taxicab services for the four-year period from July 1, 1991
through June 30, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the City and MTDB desire to now extend the period through June
30, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, the City and MTDB agree
as follows:
1. MTDB will adopt, administer, and enforce its taxicab Ordinance No. 11,
policies and regulations, as in effect on July 1, 1995, and as
thereafter from time to time amended by MTDB, and thereby, regulate
taxicab vehicles and services rendered wholly within the City's
corporate limits during the period ending June 30, 1998 pursuant to PUC
Section 120266.
2. MTDB will collect and administer all such regulator fees, fines, and
forfeitures as now or hereafter provided by the MTDB Ordinance No. 11,
policies and regulations.
3. The City Manager and the MTDB General Manager may supplement this
Agreement by executing a Memorandum of Understanding relative to
administrative and operating procedures of taxicab regulations, and to
provide for reimbursable staff and legal support services.
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IN WITNESS THERE[ this Agreement is executed by e City acting by and
through its City Manager pursuant to Council Resolution No. , and by
MTDB acting through its General Manager, dated this __ day of
, 1995.
CITY OF POWAY SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
James L. Bowersox Thomas F. Larwin
City Manager General Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen M. Eckis Jack Limber
City Attorney General Counsel
Date: Date:
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