HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2019-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING REVISED
ORANGE COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53075.5 et. seq. requires every city or
county to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by adopting an Ordinance or
Resolution in regard to taxicab transportation services which are operated within the
jurisdiction of said city or county; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates Taxicabs pursuant to Chapter 5.48 of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code ("Chapter 5.48"); and
WHEREAS, Orange County cities have formed a voluntary association, the
Orange County Taxi Administration Program ("OCTAP"), to coordinate taxicab service
permitting and other administrative functions with the Orange County Transportation
Authority ("OCTA") in order to increase public safety, to reduce administrative costs for
the public and the private sector, and to expand the provisions of private transportation
service in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 1997, the City entered into an interagency
agreement with the OCTA in which the City agreed to participate as a member agency in
OCTAP, and the OCTA agreed to provide the staff and administrative services necessary
to implement the Program; and
WHEREAS, OCTAP has been in operation since 1998 and has conducted
quarterly meetings with OCTAP Steering Committee and OCTAP Public Safety
Committee, comprised of designated representatives from each OCTAP member agency;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Council Resolution No. 2010-02, the City
adopted OCTAP's uniform Regulations applicable to Taxicab Companies and Drivers,
which Regulations establish minimum standards for Taxicab insurance, equipment,
mechanical conditions, fares and charges, and other aspects of Operating a Taxicab, as
those terms are define in Chapter 5.48; and
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2019, AB 1079 attempts to modernize taxicab
regulation in California in order to counter competitive pressure created by "for-hire"
ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber, by limiting Taxicab Companies to the
regulatory jurisdiction of the city where the taxicabs are "substantially located," which
is where the Company is located and where the Company provides the largest number
of trips in the prior year. Further AB 1079 allows jurisdictions to share regulatory duties
through joint power authority agreements such as OCTAP; and
Resolution No. 2019-13
WHEREAS, AB 1079 also allows taxicab services to adjust rates in the same
manner that ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber adjust rates, including the use
and development of"apps"to facilitate rate adjustments and to allow for pre-arranged
rides; and
WHEREAS, the OCTAP Safety Committee has reviewed, and the OCTAP
Steering Committee has reviewed and approved amendments to the OCTAP Regulations
to further protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons utilizing taxicab services in
member agencies'jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby ratifies
and adopts the revised OCTAP regulations dated. and approved by the OCTAP Steering
Committee on February 5, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
at a regular meeting hereof held on the 18th day of March , 2019.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSEAND SCOPE............................................................................................3
DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................4
AGENCY AND OCTA PARTICIPATION....................................................................5
AgencyResponsibilities............................................................................................... 5
OCTAResponsibilities................................................................................................. 6
STEERING COMMITTEE...........................................................................................6
1. GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS........................................................6
1.1 Permittee...................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Permitted Drivers. ........................................................................................ 8
2. COMPANY PERMITS.........................................................................................9
2.1 Company Permit Requirements. .................................................................. 9
2.2 Company Permit Denial. ............................................................................ 12
2.3 Company Affiliated Drivers......................................................................... 13
2.4 Company Permit Issuance. ........................................................................ 13
2.5 Term of Company Permit. .......................................................................... 14
2.6 Company Permit Renewal. ........................................................................ 14
2.7 Company Permit Suspension/Revocation.................................................. 14
2.8 Company Permit Penalties/Suspensions. .................................................. 15
2.9 Right to Appeal........................................................................................... 15
2.10 Agency or Other Transportation Agreements............................................. 15
3. DRIVER PERMITS ........................................................................................... 16
3.1 Driver Permit Requirements....................................................................... 16
3.2 Driver Permit Issuance............................................................................... 17
3.3 Term of Driver Permit................................................................................. 17
3.4 Renewal of Driver Permit. .......................................................................... 17
3.5 Driver Permit Limitation.............................................................................. 17
3.6 Replacement Driver Permit. ....................................................................... 17
3.7 Driver Permit Transfer to Another Company. ............................................. 17
3.8 Driver Permit Denial................................................................................... 18
3.9 Driver Permit Suspension/Revocation........................................................ 19
3.10 Driver Permit Penalty/Suspension.............................................................. 20
3.11 Driver Permit Appeal.................................................................................. 20
3.12 Driver Permit Surrender. ............:............................................................... 20
4. TAXICAB PERMITS.............................................................................................20
4.1 Taxicab Permit Required............................................................................. 20
4.2 Inspections................................................................................................. 21
4.3 Vehicle Replacement. ................................................................................ 21
4.4 Taxicab Permit Renewal. ........................................................................... 21
4.5 Taxicab Permit Surrender. ......................................................................... 22
4.6 Replacement Taxicab Permit. .................................................................... 22
5. TAXICAB REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................22
5.1 Proof of Insurance....................................................................................... 22
5.2 California Vehicle Registration. ................................................................... 22
5.3 Taxi Company Designation......................................................................... 23
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5.4 Vehicle Maintenance and Records.............................................................. 23
5.5 Seating........................................................................................................ 23
6. TAXICAB OPERATION....................................................................................23
6.1 Solicitation.......................:.......................................................................... 23
6.2 Fares Charged. .......................................................................................... 23
6.3 Receipt....................................................................................................... 23
6.4 Accidents. .................................................................................................. 24
6.5 Agency or other Transportation Agreements. ............................................ 24
6.6 Advertising. ................................................................................................ 24
7. REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF OCTAP REGULATIONS ...............................24
8. APPEALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.............................................25
8.1 Notice of Appeal......................................................................................... 25
8.2 Stay............................................................................................................ 25
8.3 Stay, Exception. ......................................................................................... 25
8.4 Initial Review of Appeal.............................................................................. 25
8.5 Hearing Officer........................................................................................... 26
8.6 Administrative Hearings. ............................................................................ 26
9. PERMIT FEES AND TAXICAB FARES ............................................................26
9.1 OCTAP Permit Fees................................................................................... 27
9.2 Metered Rates............................................................................................ 27
9.3 Refund Policy............................................................................................. 27
10. AMENDMENT(S) TO REGULATIONS.............................................................27
10.1. Administrative Amendment(s). ................................................................... 27
10.2. Substantive Amendment(s)........................................................................ 27
10.3. OCTAP Permit Fees and Taxicab Metered Rates...................................... 28
OCTAPFEE STRUCTURE ......................................................................................29
ORANGE COUNTY APPROVED TAXICAB METERED RATES.............................30
OCTAP ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND FINES SCHEDULE ..............................31
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) is an association of
Orange County Agencies formed to establish a policy for entry into the business of
providing Taxicab transportation service in compliance with Agencies' requirements
under California Government Code § 53075.5. OCTAP was formed pursuant to
interagency-agreements between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
and participating Agencies. The objective of OCTAP is to establish minimum safety and
service standards for the provision of Taxicab services in Orange County, to increase
public safety, reduce administrative costs for the public and private sector, and to expand
the provision of private transportation service in Orange County.
Although not a participating Agency, OCTA provides administrative functions for
the OCTAP program and manages the permitting processes necessary to issue Taxicab
company, vehicle, and driver permits on behalf of the Agencies. The OCTAP Regulations
are intended to define minimum Taxicab company, Taxicab vehicle, and Taxicab driver
permitting requirements, establish minimum safety and service standards for the
operation of a Taxicab, and consolidate the permitting of Taxicab transportation service
for the Agencies.
Agency Legislative Independence and Authority Retained.
The OCTAP Regulations are developed by the Agencies and enforced through
adoption of the OCTAP Regulations into each Agency's municipal code. Each Agency
shall be responsible for enforcing the OCTAP Regulations, prosecuting violators, and
notifying OCTAP of such occurrences. All policies, procedures, ordinances, rules, and
regulations pertaining to Taxicab companies, Taxicab drivers, Taxicabs, fares, notices,
safety, Taxicab stands, pickup, hours of operations, and all other functions not specifically
provided for in the OCTAP Regulations, shall remain within the authority and jurisdiction
of each Agency.
Each Agency retains all authority, responsibility, and independence for Taxicab
regulation and enforcement within its Area of Jurisdiction. Each Agency retains the right
and authority to select the Company(ies) authorized to operate within its jurisdiction,
including the number of Taxicabs authorized to pick up passengers within its jurisdiction.
Each Agency reserves the right to implement and enforce additional requirements or
limits beyond the OCTAP Regulations.
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DEFINITIONS
1. Agency
"Agency" means each City and the County of Orange that participates in
OCTAP.
2. Area of Jurisdiction
"Area of Jurisdiction" of each Agency means the area within the boundaries of a
City, or for the County means the unincorporated area, including John Wayne Airport.
3. AS E
"ASE" means the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
4. Bandit Taxicab
"Bandit Taxicab" refers to a Taxicab operating within the Area of Jurisdiction of
any OCTAP Agency without a valid OCTAP permit, when one is required, or other
permit issued by a permitting agency that is accepted by the OCTAP Agencies.
5. BAR
"BAR" means the Bureau of Automotive Repair.
6. Company
"Company" includes a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership,
business, trust, corporation, or public entity.
7. Company Permit
"Company Permit" means a valid permit issued by OCTAP authorizing a Company
to operate a Taxicab business within the Area of Jurisdiction of any participating Agency,
which allows the Company to serve that Agency.
8. Driver
"Driver" means a person who has a valid OCTAP-issued Driver Permit.
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9. Driver Permit
"Driver Permit" means a valid permit issued by OCTAP authorizing a person to
drive or control the movements of a Taxicab.
10. OCTA
"OCTA" means the Orange County Transportation Authority.
11. OCTAP
"OCTAP" means the Orange County Taxi Administration Program.
12. Permittee
"Permittee" means a Company that holds a valid OCTAP Company Permit.
13. Taxicab
"Taxicab" means a vehicle capable of carrying not more than eight persons,
excluding the driver, and used to carry passengers for hire. The term shall exclude a
vehicle operating as a Charter Party Carrier licensed as such by any state agency,
including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), or any other vehicle
operating under the authority of any state agency, including the CPUC.
14. Taxicab Permit
"Taxicab Permit" means a valid permit issued by OCTAP, authorizing a particular
vehicle to be operated as a Taxicab.
15. Transportation Agreements
"Transportation Agreements" means any separate agreement that an Agency has
established with an OCTAP Permittee for operation within its jurisdiction.
AGENCY AND OCTA PARTICIPATION
Agency Responsibilities.
Each Agency shall:
o Participate as a member of OCTAP.
o Appoint its City Manager, Executive Officer, or their designee, to participate
as a member of the OCTAP Steering Committee.
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o Adopt and enforce a Taxicab ordinance or resolution consistent with the
OCTAP Regulations.
o Enforce, and if necessary, prosecute all violations of its Taxicab ordinance
or resolution and the OCTAP Regulations.
o Notify OCTAP of any public or law enforcement complaint pertaining to
permitted Taxicab companies, Taxicabs, and Taxicab drivers within its Area
of Jurisdiction.
OCTA Responsibilities.
OCTA shall provide the services described in the OCTAP Regulations on behalf
of each Agency that adopts the OCTAP Regulations by ordinance or resolution, and shall:
o Provide staff and administrative services necessary to issue permits and
implement the OCTAP Regulations.
o Collect fees to cover the costs of administering OCTAP and collect fines
associated with violations of OCTAP Regulations.
However, OCTA shall not assume liability for the performance of Taxicab
companies, Taxicab drivers, or Taxicabs. OCTA is not responsible for the enforcement
of Agency ordinances or resolutions, the enforcement of non-permitted Taxicab
operations, or for collecting franchise fees or business license fees imposed by
participating Agencies on Taxicab companies or drivers.
STEERING COMMITTEE
The OCTAP Steering Committee shall be appointed by the Agencies. The OCTAP
Steering Committee is responsible for creating the OCTAP Regulations and advising
OCTA on matters including the OCTAP Regulations, the policies and procedures
governing the issuance of permits, and public safety issues in Orange County. The
OCTAP Steering Committee will meet as needed to advise OCTA on all matters
discussed herein.
1. GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Each OCTAP Permittee, its management, employees, affiliated drivers,
leaseholders, and owner-operators are individually and jointly responsible for complying
with OCTAP Regulations; all California Vehicle Codes and Statutes; all applicable federal,
state and local laws, statutes, and ordinances; all ordinances of a City, Agency, Airport,
or County related to the operation of a Taxicab; and all lawful orders, rules, and
regulations promulgated thereunder regarding the transportation of customers in a
Taxicab.
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1.1. Permittee.
1.1.1 Permittee shall ensure Taxicabs are driven only by OCTAP
permitted Drivers.
1.1.2 Permittee shall not operate a Taxicab without a valid Taxicab Permit
from OCTAP, unless otherwise permitted by law.
1.1.3 Permittee shall notify OCTAP within forty-eight (48) business hours
of an affiliated Driver who becomes unqualified or unauthorized to
drive a Taxicab or upon termination of employment or affiliation with
Permittee.
1.1.4 Permittee shall maintain all programs and requirements for receiving
a Company Permit and verify the continuous enrollment of affiliated
drivers in their OCTAP-approved drug and alcohol testing program
and DMV Pull Notice program.
1.1.5 Permittee shall comply with any separate requirements that may
have been adopted by any Agency in which Permittee intends to
operate, including, but not limited to, establishment of a franchise
and the payment of business license fees or taxes.
1.1.6 Permittee shall cooperate fully with OCTAP Staff.
1.1.7 Permittee shall notify OCTAP staff within forty-eight (48) business
hours when vehicles are removed from service and will surrender
OCTAP vehicle permits in accordance with Section 4.5.
1.1.8 Permittee shall maintain reasonable financial responsibility to
conduct Taxicab transportation services in accordance with the
OCTAP Regulations.
1.1.9 Permittee shall maintain a safety education and training program in
effect for all Taxicab Drivers, whether employees or contractors.
1.1.10 Permittee shall maintain a disabled access education and training
program to instruct its Taxicab Drivers on compliance with the federal
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et
seq.) and amendments thereto, and state disability rights laws,
including making clear that it is illegal to decline to serve a person
with a disability or who has a service animal.
1.1.11 Permittee shall disclose fares, fees, or rates to the customer, and
may satisfy this by disclosing fares, fees, or rates on its Internet Web
site, mobile telephone application, or telephone orders upon request.
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1.1.12 For on-demand (flagged) trips, the Taxicab must possess a fully
operational taximeter with current and intact seals, or any type of
device or technology approved by the Division of Measurement
Standards to calculate fares, including the use of Global Positioning
System metering, provided that the device or technology complies
with Section 12500.5 of the Business and Professions Code and with
all regulations established pursuant to Section 12107 of the Business
and Professions Code. The customer shall not be charged a fare
that exceeds the authorized fare.
1.2 Permitted Drivers.
1.2.1 A Driver must possess and display a valid OCTAP Driver Permit in
order to operate a Taxicab, and at all times the taxicab is in
operation, on behalf of a Permittee.
1.2.2 A driver shall not operate a taxicab without a valid OCTAP Taxicab
Permit.
1.2.3 Permitted Drivers shall adhere to all regulations related to Taxicab
Operation in Section 6.
1.2.4 Permitted Drivers may only pick up passengers in the Area of
Jurisdiction of those agencies that have approved the Permittee
he/she represents, unless otherwise permitted by law.
1.2.5 Permitted Drivers shall cooperate with the Permittee, Law and Code
Enforcement Officers, and OCTAP Staff, including random testing
and all vehicle inspections.
1.2.6 The Driver Permit must be displayed in the passenger side area of
the dashboard, easily viewable from inside or outside of the vehicle.
The Driver Permit must be attached in a way that makes it removable
by the Driver to provide to law enforcement, code enforcement
officers, or OCTAP staff, when requested. The Driver's California
driver license number on the Driver Permit may be covered by a
removable label, if desired. No other alterations, covered, or hidden
information to the OCTAP Driver Permit is allowed.
1.2.7 A driver in possession of an altered or defaced permit will not be
considered to be in possession of a valid Driver's Permit.
1.2.8 A Driver shall not display another person's OCTAP Driver Permit or
allow another person to use their Driver Permit.
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1.2.9 A Driver shall not carry more passengers in the Taxicab than are
authorized by the manufacturer's recommendations. Operational
seat belts must be available for all passengers.
1.2.10 A Driver shall operate a Taxicab in accordance with all applicable
state and local laws and regulations and with due regard for the
safety, comfort, and convenience of passengers, and of the general
public.
2. COMPANY PERMITS
No Company shall operate a Taxicab business or advertise as a Taxicab business
within the Area of Jurisdiction of an Agency without having first obtained a Company
Permit from OCTAP, unless otherwise authorized by Government Code § 53075.5, or
without permission from the Agency to operate in the Area of Jurisdiction of such Agency,
if the Agency's legislative body requires such permission.
2.1 Company Permit Requirements.
A Company Permit shall be issued from OCTAP when the following conditions
have been satisfied:
2.1.1 Submission of a complete Company Permit application package.
2.1.2 Submission of a copy of the applicant's drug and alcohol policy
meeting OCTAP requirements and proof that the applicant has
implemented a Drug and Alcohol Certification Program covering all
its affiliated permitted Drivers pursuant to Government Code §
53075.5 and meeting the following requirements.
2.1.2.1 A contract with a drug and alcohol program administrator and
authorized lab certified by the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
2.1.2.2 Procedures and components substantially as in Part 40 of
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, for pre-
employment or pre-licensing and licensing renewal.
2.1.2.3 Procedures and components substantially as in Part 382 of
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations for rehabilitation,
return-to-duty and follow up testing.
2.1.2.4 Procedures and components for random testing following
U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines, annual
minimum random testing rates, and additional tests as
required following accidents, rehabilitation, return-to-service,
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and other circumstances providing reasonable suspicion to
test.
2.1.2.5 When requested, random testing reports to be made available
to OCTAP by the program administrator.
2.1.2.6 The applicant's and program administrator's records shall be
made available to OCTAP upon request within forty-eight(48)
business hours.
2.1.2.7 The test results must be provided to OCTAP and the
Permittee by the testing facility.
2.1.2.8 Drivers must show a valid California driver license at the time
and place of testing.
2.1.3 Submission of evidence of insurance, in full force and effect, in such
form as required by OCTAP, issued by a solvent and responsible
company licensed to do business in the State of California, insuring
the applicant against loss by reason of injury or damage that may
result to persons, including Taxicab passengers, or property, from
the negligent operation or maintenance of such Taxicab.
2.1.3.1 Applicant shall provide a Certificate of Insurance and
Insurance Policy Binder showing that the applicant is insured
for a minimum combined single limit of one million dollars
($1,000,000) for the injury or death of one or more persons in
the same accident, and one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) for injury or destruction of property with an insurer
with a minimum AM Best Rating of A-7. Each insurance policy
required by these Regulations shall waive all rights of
subrogation against OCTA, OCTAP and its member
agencies, including their respective elected and appointed
officials, officers, directors, employees, agents and
volunteers. No self-insured retention shall be allowed.
2.1.3.2 Deductibles shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per occurrence. In addition, the applicant shall direct the
insurance company to provide OCTAP copies of
Endorsements to the insurance policy 1) naming OCTA,
OCTAP and its member agencies, including their respective
elected and appointed officials, officers, directors, employees,
agents and volunteers, as additional insureds; and 2)
indicating that coverage shall not be reduced, terminated or
cancelled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to
OCTAP; and 3) the OCTAP special endorsement must be
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completed and duly executed by the agent or broker of record
and submitted along with the proof of insurance.
2.1.3.3 At least one (1) business day prior to the expiration of the
current policies, a Permittee shall submit insurance binders
evidencing insurance coverage for the policy period
subsequent to the expiration of the current policies. Lapses
or interruptions of insurance coverage shall cause an
immediate suspension of the Company Permit, pending
revocation, and an immediate revocation of all Taxicab
Permits issued to the Permittee. Reinstatement of a
Company Permit may require payment of applicable fees
and/or fines. Furthermore, if reinstated, any Taxicab(s) a
Permittee desires to be placed back into service will require
the issuance of a new Taxicab Permit with applicable fees
paid.
2.1.4 Submission of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice
Program Requester Code Number issued to applicant, as defined in
Vehicle Code § 1808.1 and continuous enrollment in the Pull Notice
program. All affiliated Taxicab Drivers must be enrolled within seven
(7) calendar days from inception of the program or date of affiliation.
Permittees are required to notify OCTAP upon receipt of a DMV Pull
Notice for any affiliated Driver that indicates an action that would no
longer qualify the Driver for a Driver Permit. Permittee shall require
the Driver to immediately cease operation and surrender their Driver
Permit to Permittee. Permittee shall return the Driver Permit to
OCTAP within forty-eight (48) business hours of DMV Pull Notice
receipt. DMV Pull Notice records shall be made available to OCTAP
within forty-eight (48) business hours of request.
2.1.5 Submission of proof of current California Department of Motor
Vehicles registration for each Taxicab listed in the Company Permit
application. All Taxicabs listed in the Company Permit application
shall be registered pursuant to Section 5.2.
2.1.6 Every owner, partner, or principal officer of applicant has submitted
to Live Scan fingerprinting at an approved California Department of
Justice finger printing agency to initiate a Department of Justice
(DOJ) background check (first time applicants only unless otherwise
required) and has enrolled in the DOJ subsequent arrest notification
program.
2.1.7 Every owner, partner, or principal officer of applicant has
successfully cleared all background checks.
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2.1.8 At the time the Company Permit application is submitted, the
applicant shall provide to OCTAP a list of OCTAP permitted Drivers
authorized to operate the Taxicabs.
2.1.9 Payment of all applicable fees.
2.1.10 Company shall have a principal place of business from which it
conducts its activities as a Taxicab company and related activities.
Multiple locations for other activities such as storage,
maintenance/repair, etc., are allowed. For the purposes of these
Regulations, if the Company has provided OCTAP with a valid
address for the receipt of notices and correspondence from OCTAP,
a "principal place of business" may be a Taxicab.
2.1.11 OCTAP may require additional verification for compliance with the
requirements defined herein.
2.1.12 OCTAP Company Permit number must be conspicuously posted in
all company advertisement and media, as required by California
Government Code § 53075.9. Posting must be worded as "OCTAP
Company Permit #XXV. Additionally, advertisements must use the
OCTAP permitted Company name.
2.2. Company Permit Denial.
A Company Permit shall be denied if any of the following apply to an applicant
Company or to any owner, partner, or principal officer of an applicant Company:
2.2.1 Is less than 18 years of age.
2.2.2 Falsifies material information on the application for Company
Permit.
2.2.3 Is a registered sex offender pursuant to California Penal Code
§ 290.
2.2.4 Is on formal probation or parole for any offense outlined in
Sections 2.2.5., 2.2.6., or 2.2.7.
2.2.5 Is convicted (or pleads guilty or nolo contendere) in any state for
any of the following: murder; robbery; pandering; pimping; crimes
related to the sale or transportation of controlled substances,
including marijuana; crimes involving the use of a weapon; or any
other offense involving moral turpitude, or any crime that is
substantially related to the qualifications, functions or
responsibilities of a Permittee.
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2.2.6 Is convicted (or pleads guilty or nolo contendere) in any state for a
felony other than those listed in Section 2.2.5., within eight (8)
years of the application.
2.2.7 Has any conviction within five (5) years of application (or plea of
guilty or nolo contendere) in any state or has any final
administrative determination of a violation of any statute,
ordinance, or regulation reasonably and rationally pertaining to the
same or similar business operation which would have resulted in
suspension or revocation of the Company Permit under these
Regulations.
2.2.8 Operation of its business without the insurance required in Section
2.1.3.
2.2.9 Failing to fully satisfy any court judgment entered against the
Company arising from liability for operating Taxicabs, including, but
not limited to,judgments related to collisions or operating without the
requisite insurance, within ten (10) years from the date that the
judgment was originally entered pursuant to California Code of Civil
Procedure § 683.020 and § 683.030 or, if the judgment has been
renewed, within ten (10) years from the date that the application for
renewal of judgment is filed pursuant to California Code of Civil
Procedure § 683.120.
2.2.10 For good cause, subject to appeal pursuant to Section 8. Good cause
is defined to include, but is not limited to, arrests, charges, offenses,
or convictions related to the responsibilities and functions of a
Taxicab company not specifically outlined in this section, that would
be prudent to consider in order to protect the public.
2.3. Company Affiliated Drivers.
At the time the Company Permit application is submitted, the applicant shall
provide to OCTAP a list of OCTAP permitted Drivers authorized to operate the Taxicabs.
A Permittee may add Drivers to its list of Drivers authorized to operate the Taxicabs
identified in the Company Permit, provided that the Driver to be added has been issued
a Driver Permit by OCTAP which states the Driver is affiliated with the Permittee.
2.4. Company Permit Issuance.
Upon applicant's satisfaction of the conditions listed in Company Permit
Requirements, applicant shall be issued an OCTAP Company Permit within five (5)
business days.
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2.5. Term of Company Permit.
The Company Permit is valid until December 31, 2020, unless extended,
suspended, or revoked.
2.6. Company Permit Renewal.
No less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Company Permit, the
Permittee shall submit an application for renewal of its Company Permit in order to allow
sufficient time to review the application for renewal. Failure to submit an application for
renewal of the Company Permit at least sixty (60) days prior to the current expiration
could result in a lapse in the Company Permit and suspension or revocation of Taxicab
Permits. A lapse in the Company Permit may require a Company to submit an application
and fees for a new Company Permit, and fees for Taxicab Permit(s).
2.7. Company Permit Suspension/Revocation.
A Company Permit may be suspended or revoked by OCTAP for any of the
following reasons:
2.7.1 Providing late, false, or inaccurate information in the
Company Permit application.
2.7.2 Allowing operation of a Taxicab by a driver not possessing a valid
OCTAP Driver Permit when stating that the driver is affiliated with the
Permittee.
2.7.3 Failure to comply with the OCTAP Regulations.
2.7.4 Operation of any Taxicab at a rate higher than the authorized fare or
an agency program as described in Section 2.10.
2.7.5 Failure to cooperate with an Agency's law enforcement officers, code
enforcement officers, OCTAP staff, and/or California Highway Patrol.
2.7.6 Operating its business in violation of the insurance requirements in
Section 2.1.3.
2.7.7 Failure to comply with the drug and alcohol policy and program
required in Section 2.1.2.
2.7.8 Failing to fully satisfy any court judgment entered against the
Company arising from liability for operating Taxicabs, including, but
not limited to,judgments related to collisions or operating without the
requisite insurance, within ten (10) years from the date that the
judgment was originally entered pursuant to California Code of Civil
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Procedure § 683.020 and § 683.030 or, if the judgment has been
renewed, within ten (10) years from the date that the application for
renewal of judgment is filed pursuant to California Code of Civil
Procedure § 683.120.
2.7.9 Circumstances providing grounds for denial of a Company Permit as
outlined in the OCTAP Regulations.
2.7.10 Violating Government Code § 53075.9 pertaining to advertising.
2.7.11 For good cause, subject to appeal pursuant to Section 8. Good cause
is defined to include, but is not limited to arrests, charges, offenses,
and or convictions related to the responsibilities and functions of a
Taxicab company not specifically outlined in this Section, that would
be prudent to consider in order to protect the public.
2.8 Company Permit Penalties/Suspensions.
In lieu of revocation, OCTAP may impose a penalty in the form of a fine, a period
of suspension, or both a fine and period of suspension. The OCTAP Administrative Action
and Fines Schedule is attached as "Attachment 3."
2.9 Right to Appeal.
A Company Permit applicant or Permittee may appeal a Company Permit denial,
revocation, suspension, or fine as provided for in Section 8.
2.10 Agency or Other Transportation Agreements.
2.10.1 An OCTAP Permittee may participate in agency or other
transportation programs within the jurisdiction of OCTAP under the
following conditions:
2.10.1.1 Transportation program requirements do not conflict with
OCTAP Regulations. Agency or other providers may require
standards and guidelines that are greater than general
OCTAP requirements. The agency or provider is responsible
for managing and monitoring its program-specific
requirements.
2.10.1.2 Permittee is in good standing with OCTAP, maintains all
required OCTAP permits, and continues to comply with all
OCTAP requirements.
2.10.1.3 Taxicab Driver must continue to display OCTAP Driver Permit
regardless of any other agency or program identification that
may be required by the sponsoring agency.
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2.10.1.4 Permittee may establish a specialized fare structure for
agency or program trips through its agreement with the
agency.
2.10.1.5 For on-demand (flagged) trips, the metering device must be
operated any time the Driver is carrying a customer on behalf
of Permittee, regardless of an agreement pursuant to Section
6.4.
3. DRIVER PERMITS
A Driver must be affiliated with an OCTAP permitted Company and possess a valid
OCTAP Driver Permit in order to operate a Taxicab.
3.1. Driver Permit Requirements
A Driver Permit may be obtained from OCTAP, provided the applicant has
submitted all of the following:
3.1.1 Complete Driver Permit application, signed by a representative of the
Permittee to which the driver intends to be affiliated.
3.1.2 Valid California driver license (Class C).
3.1.3 California Department of Motor Vehicles H6 report issued within thirty
(30) days of submission of a complete application package.
3.1.4 A negative drug and alcohol screening test administered by
Permittee's program administrator within the previous thirty(30)days
in compliance with California Government Code § 53075.5(b)(3).
3.1.5 Proof of enrollment in Permittees current and active random drug and
alcohol program.
3.1.6 Live Scan fingerprints taken at an approved California Department
of Justice finger printing agency.
3.1.7 Acceptable CDL and DOJ background checks.
3.1.8 Payment of all applicable fees.
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3.2 Driver Permit Issuance.
A Driver Permit shall be issued within five (5) business days after satisfaction of
requirements in Section 3.1.
3.3 Term of Driver Permit.
A Driver Permit is valid until December 30, 2020, unless extended, suspended,
revoked, otherwise terminated, or when issued based on a temporary or interim California
driver license.
3.4 Renewal of Driver Permit.
Up to sixty (60) working days prior to the expiration of the Driver Permit, the Driver
may reapply for a Driver Permit pursuant to Section 3 in order to allow time to review the
application for renewal. The renewal of a Driver Permit shall be granted within five (5)
business days of satisfaction of all requirements for renewal.
If a Driver Permit expires before approval of renewal, the Driver will not be allowed
to operate a Taxicab until the renewal Driver Permit is approved, issued, and in the
Driver's possession. Drivers who do not apply to renew prior to the expiration of their
permit will be charged late fees in accordance with the OCTAP fee structure.
3.5 Driver Permit Limitation.
An OCTAP Driver Permit is only valid for the Driver to operate a Taxicab for the
Permittee indicated on the Driver Permit. A Driver may not operate a Taxicab for another
Company unless the Driver completes a transfer application pursuant to Section
3.7. Reproduction of a Driver Permit is strictly prohibited for any reason with the exception
of Company management copying the permit for recordkeeping purposes.
3.6 Replacement Driver Permit.
A replacement for a lost or damaged Driver Permit or a subsequent Driver Permit
previously issued based on a temporary or interim California driver license may be
obtained from OCTAP upon payment of all applicable fees. A Driver shall not operate a
Taxicab until a replacement permit is obtained and in possession of the Driver pursuant
to this Section. A replacement Driver Permit shall expire on the same date as the original
Driver Permit and shall not exceed the Driver's annual permit period.
3.7 Driver Permit Transfer to Another Company.
A Driver may request a transfer of his/her Driver Permit to another Permittee
provided the Driver has submitted the following to OCTAP:
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3.7.1 A Driver Permit application signed by an authorized representative
of the prospective Permittee.
3.7.2 The Driver Permit transfer fee.
3.7.3 Valid California driver license (Class C).
3.7.4 OCTAP Driver Permit to be transferred.
3.7.5 Verification of enrollment transfer in Permittee's current and active
random drug and alcohol program.
3.7.6 Driver shall not operate a Taxicab until the transfer permit is obtained
and in possession of the Driver pursuant to this Section.
3.7.7 A transferred Driver Permit shall expire on the same date as the
original Driver Permit and shall not exceed the Driver's permit period.
3.8 Driver Permit Denial.
A Driver Permit shall be denied if applicant:
3.8.1 Is less than 18 years of age.
3.8.2 Does not possess a valid California driver license (Class C).
3.8.3 Fails to enroll in the required random drug and alcohol program.
3.8.4 Fails the required drug and/or alcohol test. Upon testing positive for
drugs and/or alcohol, the applicant shall not be eligible to reapply for
a Driver Permit for a period of one (1) year from the test date.
3.8.5 Falsifies, or fails to disclose, material information on the application
for a Driver Permit.
3.8.6 Is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to California Penal
Code § 290.
3.8.7 Is on formal probation or parole for any offense outlined herein.
3.8.8 Is convicted (or pleads guilty or nolo contendere), regardless of the
time elapsed, in any state, of any of the following or their equivalent:
murder; a violation of California Vehicle Code § 2800.2 (pertaining to
disregard for safety of persons or property), § 2800.3 (pertaining to
flight from peace officer causing death or bodily injury), or § 20001
(pertaining to duty to stop at scene of accident); robbery; pandering;
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pimping; crimes related to the manufacture, use, sale, possession,
or transportation of controlled substances; sale or transportation of
marijuana; crimes involving weapons; any crime for which
registration would be required under California Penal Code § 290;
crimes involving credit card fraud or use of another person's
identifying information without authorization (California Penal Code
§ 530 or equivalent or substitute sections); or any other offense
involving moral turpitude or any crime that is substantially related to
the qualifications, functions or responsibilities of a Taxicab driver.
3.8.9 Is convicted of any felony in any state (or pleads guilty or nolo
contendere), other than those felonies listed in Section 3.8.8, within
eight (8) years of application.
3.8.10 Is convicted (or pleads guilty or nolo contendere) of any of the
following within five (5) years of application: reckless driving; driving
under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs (DUI); use or
possession of marijuana; a violation of California Vehicle Code §
2800.1 (pertaining to flight from peace officer); § 20002 (pertaining
to duty where property is damaged), §20003 (pertaining to duty upon
injury or death) or any corresponding substitute sections; vehicular
manslaughter; and Penal Code §§ 240, 241, 242, and 243 or any
corresponding substitute sections pertaining to assault and battery.
3.8.11 For good cause, subject to appeal pursuant to Section 8 below. Good
cause is defined to include, but is not limited to, arrests, charges,
offenses, and/or convictions related to the responsibilities and
functions of a Taxicab driver, not specifically outlined in this Section,
that would preclude an applicant from possessing an OCTAP Driver
Permit.
3.8.12 Fails to execute a lease, sublease, or owner-operator agreement
with Permittee.
3.9 Driver Permit Suspension/Revocation.
A Driver Permit may be suspended or revoked by OCTAP for any of the following
reasons:
3.9.1 Failure to comply with the applicable provisions (including timeliness
of submissions) of the OCTAP Regulations.
3.9.2 Circumstances providing grounds for denial of a Driver Permit as
outlined in the OCTAP Regulations.
3.9.3 Revocation or suspension of driver's California driver license.
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3.9.4 Driver's failure to cooperate with an Agency's law enforcement
officers, code enforcement officers, OCTAP staff, and/or California
Highway Patrol officers.
3.9.5 Notification to OCTAP by the Permittee that the Driver is no longer
an authorized driver for the Permittee.
3.9.6 Testing positive on a drug and alcohol screening, or failure to submit
to Permittees random drug and alcohol testing program.
3.9.7 Not enrolled and active in the required random drug and alcohol
program.
3.9.8 For good cause pursuant to Section 8, subject to appeal. Good cause
is defined to include, but is not limited to, arrests, charges, offenses,
and or convictions related to the responsibilities and functions of a
Taxicab driver, not specifically outlined in this Section, that would
preclude a driver from possessing an OCTAP Driver Permit.
3.9.9 A Driver whose permit is revoked shall be prohibited from applying
for a new Driver Permit for one (1) year from the date of revocation.
3.10 Driver Permit Penalty/Suspension.
In lieu of revocation, OCTAP may impose a penalty in the form of a fine, a period
of suspension, or both a fine and a period of suspension as specified in the OCTAP
Regulations. The OCTAP Administrative Action and Fines Schedule is attached as
"Attachment 3."
3.11 Driver Permit Appeal.
The denial, suspension, or revocation of a Driver Permit may be appealed as
provided in Section 8.
3.12 Driver Permit Surrender.
Upon expiration, suspension, or revocation of a Driver Permit, or upon termination
of employment or affiliation with a Permittee, a Driver shall cease work immediately and
surrender the Driver Permit to OCTAP within forty-eight (48) business hours.
4. TAXICAB PERMITS
4.1 Taxicab Permit Required.
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No person shall operate a Taxicab, or advertise a Taxicab business, on behalf of
a Permittee within the Area of Jurisdiction of an Agency without a Taxicab Permit from
OCTAP, unless otherwise authorized by Government Code § 53075.5. At all times while
providing taxi service, the Taxicab Permit must be displayed in the left-hand corner of the
rear window of the Taxicab for which the Taxicab Permit is issued. A Taxicab Permit is
nontransferable and is valid until December 31, 2020, unless, extended, suspended or
revoked.
4.2 Inspections.
Prior to issuance or renewal of a Taxicab Permit, Company must complete a
vehicle inspection at an ASE-certified or BAR-registered facility and submit proof to
OCTAP, signed by the inspecting facility, that the Taxicab has met all inspection
standards.
4.3 Vehicle Replacement.
OCTAP shall issue a Taxicab Permit for a replacement Taxicab, valid for the time
remaining under the Taxicab Permit of the replaced Taxicab, upon satisfaction of the
following conditions:
4.3.1 Permittee submits the new Taxicab within two weeks of the time that
the original permit is surrendered.
4.3.2 Surrender of the existing Taxicab Permit to OCTAP.
4.3.3 Payment of Vehicle Permit replacement fee.
4.3.4 Company provides proof satisfactory to OCTAP that the replacement
Taxicab passes a Taxicab inspection by an ASE-certified or BAR-
registered facility.
4.4 Taxicab Permit Renewal.
A Taxicab Permit shall be renewed annually upon payment of applicable fees and
submission of proof satisfactory to OCTAP that the Taxicab passes an inspection by a
facility certified by an ASE-certified or BAR-registered facility.
4.4.1 Upon the successful completion of the above requirements, OCTAP
shall provide a new expiration year for the Taxicab Permit.
4.4.2. A Taxicab presented for renewal after the permit expiration date will
be charged late fees, up to and including the date the Taxicab permit
is renewed (in accordance with the current OCTAP Fee Structure),
and subjects the Permittee to other administrative actions and fines.
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4.5 Taxicab Permit Surrender.
A Permittee, when selling or removing a Taxicab from the fleet, must assure that
the OCTAP Taxicab Permit, welcome decals, and other OCTAP Taxicab markings are
removed and that the vehicle cannot be mistaken by the public as an authorized Taxicab.
OCTAP Permits and welcome decals must be surrendered to OCTAP within forty-eight
(48) business hours.
4.5.1 A Permittee must surrender the Taxicab Permit to OCTAP if a
Taxicab has been removed from the OCTAP-approved insurance
policy, if the Taxicab Permit is revoked, or upon its expiration (if the
Taxicab Permit will not be renewed).
4.5.2 A Taxicab permit which is voluntarily surrendered by a Permittee can
be replaced upon completion of an annual Taxicab inspection and
payment of the required fees, or as provided in Section 4.6.
4.6. Replacement Taxicab Permit.
If a Taxicab Permit has been damaged or is missing due to theft or destruction, a
replacement permit will be issued to the same Taxicab and Permittee, upon payment of
the required replacement fee. The replacement Taxicab Permit shall be valid for the
remaining term of the Taxicab Permit that was replaced.
5. TAXICAB REQUIREMENTS
All Taxicabs shall meet the requirements of the California Vehicle Code, including,
but not limited to, California Vehicle Code § 24000, et seq. The California Vehicle Code
shall take precedence over any OCTAP Taxicab requirement. Taxicabs must be
maintained to these standards at all times.
5.1 Proof of Insurance.
Taxicab Drivers shall at all times carry in the vehicle evidence of the form of
financial responsibility in effect for the vehicle, pursuant to California Vehicle Code
§§ 16020 through 16028.
5.2 California Vehicle Registration.
Evidence of valid and current vehicle registration must be maintained in each
Taxicab, pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 4462.
5.2.1 Registered as a commercial vehicle, pursuant to California Vehicle
Code § 260.
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5.2.2 Registered to the Permittee showing the same Permittee name and
address or registered to the OCTAP permitted Driver showing the
same permitted Driver name and address.
5.3 Taxi Company Designation.
Permittee's Company name and/or logo shall be placed in an area visible from the
interior and exterior of the vehicle at all times while in service and when soliciting
passengers on behalf of Permittee.
5.4 Vehicle Maintenance and Records.
All Taxicabs shall be maintained in accordance with the service standards
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Service records and repair or maintenance
receipts shall be kept and made available to OCTAP Staff upon request.
5.5 Seating.
All Taxicabs shall be equipped to seat no more than eight (8) passengers,
excluding the driver.
6. TAXICAB OPERATION
A Driver must possess and display a valid Driver Permit at all times while providing
Taxicab service. Driver shall ensure that the Taxicab meets all requirements of the
OCTAP Regulations prior to placing the Taxicab in service. Any driver in possession of
an altered, copied, or defaced permit will not be considered in possession of a valid
Driver's Permit.
6.1 Solicitation.
Driver shall not leave his/her Taxicab to solicit passengers.
6.2 Fares Charged.
For pre-arranged trips, a Driver shall not charge fares higher than those disclosed
to the customer in accordance with Section 1.1.11. For on-demand (flagged) trips, the
Taxicab must possess a fully operational taximeter with current and intact seals, or any
type of device or technology approved by the Division of Measurement Standards to
calculate fares, including the use of Global Positioning System metering, provided that
the device or technology complies with Section 12500.5 of the Business and Professions
Code and with all regulations established pursuant to Section 12107 of the Business and
Professions Code. The customer shall not be charged a fare that exceeds the authorized
fare.
6.3 Receipt.
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Driver shall provide a receipt for the amount charged upon request of the person
paying the fare, which contains the Driver's name and permit number, telephone number,
Permittee name, charge amount, date, and time of transaction.
6.4 Accidents.
In the case of an automobile accident, unless rendered incapable, the Driver shall
comply with the minimum requirements for the mandatory exchange of information
established in California Vehicle Code § 16025.
6.5 Agency or other Transportation Agreements.
Permitted OCTAP Drivers may participate in agency or other transportation
programs within the jurisdiction of OCTAP under the following conditions:
6.5.1 The Driver must continue to follow all OCTAP Regulations.
6.5.2 The Driver must continue to display the OCTAP Driver Permit
regardless of any other identification that may be required by the
program or agency.
6.5.3 Taximeter must continue to be operated at any time that the Driver
is carrying a customer, regardless of any other fare agreement.
6.6 Advertising.
Every permitted Driver shall comply with Government Code§ 53075.9 and include,
in every written or oral advertisement of the Driver's Taxicab services, the name of the
Permittee, the Permittee's OCTAP Permit number, and the Driver's OCTAP Permit
number. An advertisement includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign,
or device to any person; the causing or allowing the placement of any sign or marking on
or in any building or structure; or an advertisement in any media form, including
newspaper, magazine, radio wave, satellite signal, or any electronic transmission, or in
any directory soliciting Taxicab transportation services.
7. REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF OCTAP REGULATIONS
OCTAP may investigate for violations of OCTAP Regulations and issue any
appropriate administrative actions, including fines. OCTAP will not investigate any
reports of alleged illegal Taxicab operation, such as bandit Taxicab activity, but may refer
such reports to the local code or law enforcement agency. A person reporting a violation
must provide OCTAP with their name and contact information.
Reports alleging illegal Taxicab operation or violation of the OCTAP Regulations
shall require all of the following information be provided:
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• Date, time and location;
• Description of activity;
• Vehicle's license plate number, color, make and model, and any distinctive
characteristics.
Reports alleging a violation of Government Code § 53075.9 pertaining to
advertising must provide a copy or sample of the advertising information (such as the
sign, business card, advertising display, webpage, electronic recording or phone
directory) evidencing non-compliance with the statute.
8. APPEALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
In the event a permit is denied, suspended, revoked, or a penalty is imposed, the
applicant, Permittee, or Driver shall be notified in writing of the adverse action and the
reason(s) supporting it.
8.1 Notice of Appeal.
No later than ten (10) calendar days following the date on the notice of adverse
action, the applicant, Permittee, or Driver may submit a written appeal on a form provided
by OCTAP. The applicant, Permittee, or Driver shall set forth in the appeal the reason(s)
why such action is not proper. Failure to file a timely appeal shall constitute a waiver of
the right to an appeal.
8.2 Stay.
Except as provided in Section 8.3., if an appeal is properly filed the adverse action
shall be stayed pending the final determination on appeal.
8.3 Stay, Exception.
If OCTAP determines that the continued operation of a Taxicab, possession of a
Company Permit, or possession of a Driver Permit represents a health or safety hazard
for the public, the adverse action shall not be stayed pending the final determination on
appeal.
8.4 Initial Review of Appeal.
If an appeal is timely filed, OCTAP shall either make the final decision regarding
the appeal or shall assign a hearing officer to make the final decision regarding the
appeal. OCTAP may review the appeal and any additional information provided therein
and shall have the discretion to determine the appropriate action in response to the
appeal.
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8.5 Hearing Officer.
In the event OCTAP elects to assign a hearing officer to decide the appeal then
the following shall apply:
8.5.1 The hearing officer shall not have participated in the decision which
is the subject of the appeal.
8.5.2 The hearing officer shall expeditiously schedule the appeal hearing.
8.5.3 The appellant and OCTAP shall each have the right to appear in
person and be represented by legal counsel or other representative,
to present evidence, to call and cross-examine witnesses under
oath, and to present argument.
8.5.4 The formal rules of evidence shall not apply, and any relevant
evidence that is the sort of evidence upon which responsible persons
are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs shall be
admissible.
8.5.5 Hearsay evidence may be considered by the hearing officer, but no
findings may be based solely on hearsay evidence unless supported
or corroborated by other relevant and competent evidence.
8.5.6 OCTAP may promulgate supplementary rules and procedures for the
conduct of the hearing, the forms of notice and proceedings, and the
preparation and submission of the record.
8.5.7 The hearing officer shall have the discretion to determine the
appropriate action in response to the appeal.
8.5.8 The decision of the hearing officer shall be the final administrative
remedy and shall be binding upon the parties to the appeal.
8.5.9 If the hearing officer decides to suspend or revoke a permit, the
appellant shall immediately surrender the permit to OCTAP.
8.6 Administrative Hearings.
Administrative hearings may be held at the discretion of OCTAP when the denial,
suspension, or revocation of a Company Permit or Driver Permit, or other administrative
actions, are initiated for good cause and in the interest of the health, welfare, and safety
of the public.
9. PERMIT FEES AND TAXICAB FARES
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9.1 OCTAP Permit Fees.
A schedule for Permit fees will be proposed by OCTAP, reviewed by the Steering
Committee, and approved by the OCTA Board of Directors in the amount necessary to
recover all costs incurred by OCTA in the administration of OCTAP. The fee schedule
adopted by the OCTA Board of Directors is attached hereto as "Attachment 1."
9.2 Metered Rates.
Taxicab metered rates are established by OCTAP for on-demand (flagged) trips.
9.2.1 Each Agency agrees to adopt the metered rates approved by the
OCTAP Steering Committee, which is attached hereto as
"Attachment 2."
9.2.2 Proposed revisions to the Metered Rates will be provided by OCTAP
to the Steering Committee for approval, or the Steering Committee
may approve consideration of a revised Metered Rate recommended
by a member.
9.3 Refund Policy.
There shall be no refund of any portion of the fees described in the OCTAP
Regulations.
10. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS
10.1 Administrative Amendments.
The Steering Committee may adopt administrative amendment(s) to the OCTAP
Regulations. OCTAP shall notify each Agency and the OCTA Board of Directors of any
changes adopted pursuant to this Section.
10.2 Substantive Amendments.
Notwithstanding Section 10.1, the Steering Committee is not authorized to adopt
substantive amendments to the OCTAP Regulations. Any substantive amendment shall
be recommended by the Steering Committee and be approved by each Agency. These
amendments shall be effective only in the Area of Jurisdiction of each Agency that has
approved the amendment(s). For purposes of this Section, a substantive amendment is
defined as an amendment likely to have any of the following effects:
10.2.1. Affect the rights, responsibilities, and participation of any Agency
(such an amendment must also be approved by the OCTA Board of
Directors).
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10.2.2. Decrease the number of Companies or the number of Taxicabs
operating in the Area of Jurisdiction of any Agency.
10.2.3. Affect the purpose of the OCTAP Regulations.
10.3 OCTAP Permit Fees and Taxicab Metered Rates.
10.3.1. Sections 10.1 and 10.2 above shall not apply to an amendment to
the OCTAP fee schedule, attached hereto as Attachment I," which
is adopted by the OCTA Board of Directors.
10.3.2 An amendment of the Taxicab Metered Rates for On-Demand
(Flagged) Trips attached hereto as "Attachment 2" and adopted
pursuant to Section 9.2 of these Regulations shall be considered an
administrative amendment pursuant to Section 10.1 in order to
ensure uniformity of fares within Orange County.
--End of Regulations--
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OCTAP Regulations —Attachment 1
ORANGE COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
OCTAP FEE STRUCTURE
Approved: March 11, 2019
Effective: April 1, 2019
Company Permit
Two-Year Permit $3,334
Vehicle Permits (per vehicle)
Two-Year Permit $639
Driver Permits
Two-Year Permit $250
Fees shown are paid to OCTAP. Additional fees are paid by driver for drug testing,
fingerprinting, and/or background check.
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OCTAP Regulations —Attachment 2
ORANGE COUNTY APPROVED TAXICAB METERED RATES
FOR ON-DEMAND (FLAGGED) TRIPS
Effective: April 1, 2019
$3.50 for the flag drop and first 1/5 mile
$0.55 for each 1/5 mile, after the first 1/5 mile ($2.75 per mile)
$32.00 per hour wait time (Approximately $0.53 per minute)
No Extra Charge for Additional Passengers.
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OCTAP Regulations —Attachment 3
OCTAP ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND FINES SCHEDULE
Effective: April 1, 2019
DESCRIPTION FINES
(per ACTION
occurrence
Advertising
Failure to include, in any form of advertisement; the Up to Escalating fines per advertising
company permit number and company name associated
with the permit. $5,000 occurrence, up to$5,000 per incident.
Taxicab permit Warning or suspension of company permit
Valid permit must be affixed to taxicab. Not in Service $500 and revocation of all taxicab permits.
signs required if cab is not available for service. Renewal, replacement, or re-inspection
and fees apply.
Random drug and alcohol testing Warning or suspension of company permit
Failure to maintain program in accordance to the policy $500 and revocation of vehicle permits. Re-
submitted to OCTAP. inspection and fees apply.
Unauthorized driver Warning or suspension company permit
Allowing a non-permitted individual or a driver to operate a $500 and revocation of all vehicle permits. Re-
taxicab without establishing a lease or owner-operator inspection and fees apply.
agreement.
Insurance Suspension of company permit and
® Failure to submit renewal at least one business day prior to $250 revocation of vehicle permits on insurance
policy expiration, incomplete submission, unqualified policy expiration date. Re-inspection and
insurance provider, or inadequate coverage. fees apply.
® Fares Warning or suspension of company permit
Operating or allowing a driver to use a rate higher than $250 and revocation of vehicle permits. Re-
authorized fares. inspection and fees may apply.
Failure to Cooperate or Comply with Regulations
Failure to respond or provide documents requested by Warning or suspension company permit
® OCTAP and any failure to comply with regulations not $250 and revocation of all vehicle permits. Re-
specifically addressed in Administrative Action and Fines. inspection and fees apply.
Vehicle Registration Warning or suspension of company permit
® Expired vehicle registration or operating a vehicle not $250 and revocation of vehicle permits. Re-
registered to the OCTAP Permittee or affiliated permitted inspection and fees apply.
driver.
Taximeter or Approved Metering Device Warning or suspension of company permit
Broken or missing seals, outdated seals, non-functioning $100 and revocation of vehicle permits. Re-
meter, or a taximeter or metering device that charges a fare inspection and fees apply.
other than the authorized metered rate.
Dispatch Fine will increase to$250 after second
Failure to provide reservation and dispatch services or offense in a 24 month period. May result
records in accordance to company policy submitted to $100 in suspension of company permit and
OCTAP, or failure to provide dispatch records to OCTAP revocation of all vehicle permits. Re-
upon request. inspection and fees apply.
DMV Pull Notice Program
Failure to maintain an active program, to enroll driver(s), to Warning or suspension of company permit
notify OCTAP of non-qualified driver(s) as required, or to $100 and revocation of vehicle permits. Fine
provide pull notice records to OCTAP upon request. may increase for repeated occurrences
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Customer Information
Failure to display required interior information; out of $50 Warning. Re-inspection and fees apply.
service sign.
Driver Affiliation Notification Warning or suspension of company permit
Failure to notify OCTAP of non-qualified or unauthorized $50 and revocation of all vehicle permits. Re-
driver(s)within 48 hours. inspection and fees apply.
Advertising
Failure to include in any advertisement the OCTAP issued Up to Escalating fines per occurrence, up to
company and driver permit number and affiliated taxicab $5,000 $5,000 per incident.
company name.
Operating an Unsafe Vehicle
Driver shall ensure daily that the taxicab meets all safety $250 Vehicle may be placed Out of Service. Re-
and inspection standards prior to placing the taxicab in inspection and fees may apply.
service.
Fares
Failure to run taximeter or approved metering device;
charging a fare that exceeds authorized metered rate for on $250 Repeated occurrence may result in
demand (flagged)trip; or charging more than the agreed- suspension or revocation of Driver Permit.
upon price for prearranged trips booked through the
-permitted taxicab company.
Failure to Comply with Regulations
i Allowing another person to use your driver permit, a non-
permitted person, or driver not affiliated with Permittee to
.� operate your taxicab. Operating a taxicab without a lease $250 Warning, suspension, or revocation of
i' or operating agreement with Permittee; and any other driver permit.
0 failure to comply with regulations not specifically addressed
in Administrative Action and Fines.
Acceptance of Payments $100 Warning, suspension, or revocation of
Failure to accept Visa and/or MasterCard payments. driver permit for repeat offenses.
XCompany Affiliation Warning, suspension, or revocation of
Driving a taxicab for a company not identified on your driver $100 driver permit.
-permit.
O Failure to Cooperate
Fail to respond to requests, or to provide documents $100 Warning, suspension, or revocation of
requested b OCTAP staff. driver permit.
.� Altered Permit $100 Warning, suspension, or revocation of
Q Possession or use of an altered OCTAP permit. driver permit.
Q Taximeter Taxicab will be placed Out of Service. Re-
Broken or missing seals, outdated seals, non-functioning $50 inspection and fees will apply
meter.
Receipt
Failure to provide a receipt or to provide a receipt that $25 Re-inspection and fees may apply.
meets requirements set forth in regulations.
Driver Permit Fine increases to$50 after second offense
Failure to display as required. $25 in a 24 month period.
Insurance and Registration
Failure to produce evidence of current insurance and/or $25 per Fines increasing to$50 per item after
ire tion item second offense in a 24 month period.
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Res. No. 2019-13
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven, that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on March 18, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Carr, Semeta, Peterson, Posey, Hardy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brenden, Delgleize
RECUSE: None
J
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California