REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Dahle Bulosan, Chief Financial Officer
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Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4248 amending Chapter 5.48 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code regulating Taxicabs to comply with California Government Code Section 53075.5 and Adopt Resolution No. 2021-78 to establish fees for the City of Huntington's Taxicab Program
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Statement of Issue:
California Government Code Section 53075.5 requires cities to adopt ordinances to regulate services provided by taxi companies that are substantially located in the city. City Council approval is requested to approve amendments to the Municipal Code Chapter 5.120 and establish fees for the City's Taxicab Program.
Financial Impact:
The proposed taxicab fees would fully offset all costs associated with the administration of the Taxicab Program. The Taxicab program will be managed within the current General Fund budget. Therefore, no new appropriation is needed at this time.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4248, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 5.48 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Taxicab-Vehicles for Hire;" and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-78, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Taxicab Permit Fees By Amending Resolution 2016-59, As Amended By Resolution Nos. 2017-28, 2017-44, 2017-46, 2018-01, 2018-29, 2018-48, 2018-55, 2019-07, 2019-19, 2019-87, 2020-37, 2021-17, 2021-18 And 2021-36, Which Established A Consolidated Comprehensive Citywide Master Fee and Charges Schedule (Supplemental Fee Resolution 15).
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action(s) and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP), an association of Orange County Agencies, was originally establishe...
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