REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Dahle Bulosan, Chief Financial Officer
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Adopt 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
Approved for Introduction December 21, 2021 - Vote: 7-0
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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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Adopt 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."
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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 established to regulate taxicab transportation services for all cities within Orange County. In December 2020, OCTAP dissolved and Orange County cities are now responsible for administering their own taxicab programs in jurisdictions where taxi companies are "substantially located" in the city. The California Government Code defines "substantially located" as the following:
1) Has its primary business address within the city's or coun...
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