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TAXI APPLICATIONS FOR CARLSBAD William c, Assistant (
Statement of the ?.fatter
On December 31, 1974 Avocado Cab ceased operations in Carlsbad which left the City without taxi service, Consequently, Yellop
Cab of Oceanside, Mesa Taxi Company of Fallbrook, and Yellow
Cab of Encinitas have made application for Certificates of Convenience to serve Carlsbad.
At the present time Yellow Cab of Encinitas serves as far nortf- as. Palomar Airport Road with the stipulation that this permit
expires May 21, 1975 by terms of the agreement.
Since none of the above are seeking sole rights to providing
cab service in Carlsbad, and none-of these companies have an office in Carlsbad, it-would seem proper to permit all of them to furnish cab service when called by a citizen. Each of these
companies have slightly different rates, however, staff feels that this is not a problem as cab users would have a wide choic
of companies.
All taxis operating in the City are subject to inspection by th Police Department under our ordinance and would be inspected €0 safety regulations. The companies mentioned all use late model
automobiles.
a) Applications
b)
Exhibit
Section 5.20.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Staff Recommendations to the City Manager
If the Council concurs in principle, the Council should instruct the staff to set the matter to public hearing as required by -
City Code Chapter 5.20.
3-4-75 This matter has been set to public hearing. After investigation
companies by the Police Department, if Council concurs, the City Attorney should be instructed to prepare any,necessary documents necessary for all three companies to be given Certificates of Convenience to provide taxicab service for Carlsbad.
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City -Manager‘s Recornnezdation
Concur with staff
3-4-75
In accordance with the Code, the Police Department is making an
investigation of the companies concerned.
business in the Police Department at this time, the investigatio are not yet complete. We will give an oral report on the findin at the Council meeting.
Due to the press of
Council Action 3 /.I’ - 73-
The staff was instructed to set the matter for.hearing in order that could be considered at the regular meeting held March 3, 1975.
3-4-75 The City Attorney was instructed to prepare documents necess for issuance of Certificates of Convenience for the three applicants to provide taxicab service in the City of Carlsba subject to certain conditions.
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TAX I CABS
GROUNDS FOR DENIAL
5.20 -060 Grounds for denying certificate. Any of
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the following reasons shall be sufficient for denial of a
certificate required by this chapter:
does not contain the information required to be contained therein by this chapter; That the vehicles described therein are inade-
quate or unsafe for the purposes for which they are to be used; That the color scheme, name, monogram or insigni;
to be used upon such automobiles shall be in conflict with
or imitate any solor scheme, name, monogram or insignia
That the application is not in the form, and
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used by any person in such manner as to be misleading 01 tend to deceive or defraud the public; That the location of the stand, as therein st;
is such as to congest or interfere with travel on any public street, or that the proposed stand is within thrc hundred feet of any other taxi stand theretofore fixed f
the city council on the same street;
such a certificate revoked for reason;
That it appears to the city council that there
sufficient taxi cabs for hire in the city to fully serve public, and that the public interest, convenience and ne do not require the issuance of such certificate;
That the schedule of fares or rates does not a
to be fair and equitable. (Ord. 5048, 1972: Ord. 6010
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(5) That the applicant h,as, at some prior time, h;
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SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA 9
COORDINATOR
ROBERT E. JAMES
January 30, 1975
City Council City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Attention: Vr. Robert Frazee Mayor
Dear "flayor Frazee :
The attached letter concerning the task force review of the
uniform taxi rate proposal has been docketed for consideration by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, February 3, 1975. The COmlnittee came to the conclusion that rates could not be
standardized on a regional basis because of the varying opera-
tional characteristics which impact the rate setting process.
The committee discussed several related issues and arrived at conclusions which may result in requests for rate consideratior from taxi companies on an individual basis.
I certainly thank your city and its representatives for partic-
ipating in this effort and I trust that the experience of this committee will benefit future discussions and consideration of
issues which are of interest to us.
Very truly yours,
R. B. 'i7'1AMES, Coordinator Law f Justice Aqency
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
January 2 DATE
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: R. B. James, Coordinator, Law & Justice Agency
UNIFORM TAXI RATES
On October 22, 1974 (8401, your Board directed this Agency tc meet with the incorporated cities in San Diego County to stuc
the Diamond Cab Company's proposal relative to uniform rate
structure, As a result of that direction, each of the city
councils was contacted and requested to provide staff partic- ipation for the consideration of the issues which had been raised. We secured the participation of nine (9) cities, the
Office of Inter-Governmental Affairs I County Department of
Transportation, the Sheriff, and six representatives from the Taxi industry in studying the proposal at hand,
Our preliminary discussions indicated that in addition to the uniform rate proposal, there were a number of related issues which were of interest to many of the participants. Those
issues were: surcharges for long trips out of normal service areas; shared rides: service levels: licensing of drivers; an a dial-a-ride concept.
After considerable discussion of rate structures, it was the
consensus of the participants that a county-wide uniform rate was neither desirable nor equitable. Taxi rates are present1
set by the various cities and the County based upon the spe-
cific operating costs and service areas of the taxi companies
The existing rates, while varying slightly, reflect considera. tion of the varying operational and service requirements whicl
exist in different locals of this County.
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Although the Committee did not feel it appropriate to make recommendations on the relatedzissues which were specific to
individual circumstances, their discussion did result in the
That taxi service is a part of the existing
transportation system and should be given equal con side ratio^
in a11 future transportation systems ;
do not recognize the risks and costs caused by long trips an( that flat rate fare discussions would have to be made before
individual regulating bodies. is in large measure determined by the specifics of individua:
situations, and is therefore not amenable to a regional solui
All jurisdictions should utilize the uniform licensj
service currently provided by the Sheriff. This subject wil:
be discussed at a forthcoming city managers meeting, At the
present time there are 9 cities utilizing this service.
The recommendations of the committee do not call for any spe- cific action on the part of your Board. It is, therefore, my
following statements:
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2. That taxi operators feel existing fare structures
The necessity for flat rates
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RECOMMENDATION : That your Board
NOTE AND FILE THIS REPORT.
Respectfully submitted, aQ*tor Law & Just c Agency
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ADVISORY BOARD STATE-nlENT :
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None deemed necessary.
Office of Inter-Governmental Affairs County Department of Transportation
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elderly citizens living on lii
iLA,dmes who either don’t have cs
abIe to drive them. The Exprt
their link to the outside world. call the taxis to go shopping, to
doctor appointments, to make h
tal visits.
But there are a lot of other pt
who use the Express, too, such as
college students going to campus men and women riding from 1
to work and back. Bar owners
give Express tickets to their custc so they can ride safely home at I with trained drivers behind the w
Housewives without cars now
the taxis instead of putting shop E! AT A MOBILE HOME park in unique, door-to-door public transpor- chores off until their husbands
El Cajon, Calif., an elderly woman tation system was inaugurated in De- turn from work. stands outside her house and waits for cember 1973. Senior citizens, though, have for the familiar yellow taxi to come roll- Called the El Won Express, the a special kind of attachment for ing into her driveway. System USeS taxis as exclusive public Express. Groups of them ride toge
When it arrives, the driver hops 0% carriers, with patrons paying 50 cents , in the Same cab to take advantage doffs his hat with a cheery “hek’’ for rides anywhere they want to go special price feature. Normally, and helps her inside. She hands him in the city. It’s the result of an un- ride costs 50 cents. But if five
a ticket and he writes the time and usual partnership between local gov- sons, for example, can arrange tc location in a logbook and records the ernment, represented by the El Cajon dropped off at a common destinai mileage. City Council, and private enterprise, it only costs them the equivalen “Downtown, please,” she says, and the San Diego Yellow Cab Co. 10 cents apiece.
in a matter of seconds the taxi is roll- This partnership is proving its But there’s another reason for ing on the streets. Along the way, it worth in many ways, as judged by ing together-comradeship. A lo1 Picks UP other people heading in the the 120,000 passengers who were car- El Cajon’s elderly are meeting 1 same direction. ried in the first 10 months of Ex- friends on their trips and they’re After reaching her destination, the press operation. Ridership is aver- newing old acquaintances with frit
woman spends an hour shopping and aging between 425 and 475 passengers they haven’t seen in years. then phones for another cab to take a day, confirming the city’s belief that Remarks A. E. Gleaves, a 75-yt her home. This time the driver helps taxis can become valuable tools in old patron: “It’s a delight to use ~ carry her packages inside, collects a urban transportation, I can afford it. I used to drive my c small tip, and departs on another call. Although the Express operates only car, but that got to be too hazard( This scene, with many differerlt within the city limits of El Cajon, Now I’m using the cabs a couple
variations, is re-enacted several hun- people are using the economy cabs for times a week and I sold the car. DI dred times a day in El Cajon where a just about everything. Most of them need it anymore.”
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who are unwilling or physicall)
MANNY CRUZ
Elderly patron Dorothy Beisigl hands ticket to cab driver Ronald Maloney
EI cajon, California,
subsidizes taxi service
so that citizens-
particularly the elderly-
can ride anywhere in 1 town for 50c
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Para-Transit: A Neglected Aspect of Urban Mobility
/-J PARA-TRANSIT-That's the term being used to The report, Para-transit: Neglected Options fc
describe those varied forms of public transportation ban Mobility, IS by Ronald F. Kirby, Kiran U. E
which usually do not operate on fixed routes: car Michael A. Kemp, Robert G. McGillivray, and h
pools, van pools, subscription buses, shared-ride serv- Wohl. The Urban Institute (2100 M St., N.W., \
ices obtained by telephone (dial-a-ride) or by hailing ington, D.C. 20337) is selling a summary of th
on designated routes (jitneys), rental cars, and, most report for $1.95. The full report is available fol common of all, taxicabs. from the National Technical Information Se
Transportation planners are taking a hard look at (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, Va. 22 para-transit these days. Many feel it has been neglect- The order number is PB 234 320.
Another study, Small Vehicle Transit, by Colin ed in the past and that it offers real potential for
helping cities better cope with traffic congestion and ters, has been publlshed by the Washington c,
for Metropolitan Studies. 1717 Massachusetts I to reduce air pollution levels.
In a new DoT-sponsored research report from the N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, $3. The report w Urban Institute, the authors say this about taxicabs: that unless small vehicle translt (including taxis, "The regulation of taxicabs has a profound and
quality Of services pools, dial-a-ride buses, vans, etc.) is used efiicie
'(air pollution and traffic congestion problems wil cornpiex effect On the t!fpe and they provide. While few will question the need for regulations regarding financial responsibility, vehicle
condition, driver qualifications, and fare structures,
direct entry controls and limitations on the services taxicabs may provide appear to deprive the public 0 Taxicab SefViCe in Texas Cities, published in 1
of needed services with little discernable benefit. by the Texas Municipal League, 1020 Southv
"In our judgment, substantial improvements in mo- Towers, Austin, Texas 78701, $3.50. The report
btlity could be achieved in many U.S. cities by re- views municipal regulatory PractlceS and taxi1 laxing entry conditions and permitting taxicabs to fares, meter requirements, and features actual 1
offer a wide range of services, including dial-a-ride, ordinances and franchises from several Texas cit
jitney, package delivery, and perhaps others." @ The AegUI2tiOn Of Taxicabs ;n Chicago. publishec.
Among the recommendations in the new report is 1972 by the Brookings Institution, 1775 Massacl the suggestion that a number of carefully planned setts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, sin
demonstration projects need to be mounted to ex- copies free. Authors Edmund W. Kitch, Marc Isaacsc
plore the possibilities of formally widening the range and Daniel Kasper of the University of Chicago L
of services that taxicabs can provide and to test the School discuss the impact of city regulation of t
operation of jitney services. service on the service provided to the public.
just horrendous by 1990.,,
Interest to 'Ity officials:
Two other reports on taxi service also may bc
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many small suburban cities, El Cajon’s
local government just wasn’t able to v,alley in the eastern portion of Sari i! id cab company declared th afford a costly bus transit system of its Diego County and is a compact 12 periment had paid off, It 4 own and the buses &at did run in square miles. Thus, cabs traveling ing, and better than anybod! town were provided by an out-of-town from one edge of the city to another pected. Just about everyone operator 15 miles away. Yet these ran could be expected to make the trip in was a bargain in terms of pu on only two fixed routes, carried few a matter of several minutes. This was ice and economy. passengers, and the city continually a crucial factor, since the city was After three months of Ex
eration, the city was able to j was asked to increase its subsidy for estimating its subsidy on the assump-
them without getting any correspond- tion the average trips would be in the revenue from ticket sales wi
for one-third of the averagt ing increase in service. range of 1% to 21/2 miles. This later
Early in 1973, El Cajon’s City Coun- Proved accurate. operation and the city was p cil took stock of the situation and Hilton said his cab company would other two-thirds. Having CI
itself to providing the best came up with two basic reasons why provide all necessary COmmuniCatiOnS
it believed‘a better and more economi- equipment, vehicles, and drivers for public transportation that 3 cal form of public transportation was the Express and would keep logs of nomically feasible, the city cc
this matched its goal. needed immediately. For one, the city passengers, mileage, and tickets used.
was growing at a fast clip. Its popula- The city, he said, had only to monitor By that time, most of thf tion passed the 61,000 mark and more this data to assure accuracy, issue tick- $25,000 in funding had eitt gains were projected for the next ets, and turn over the proper subsidy spent in subsidies to the cab several years. Elderly citizens, who to his firm on a weekly basis. Thus, the was committed for those pec
had purchased tickets but represent about 10 per cent of the pop- city was able to avoid the headaches
alternative to the private auto, which owned transportation system with its cut off ticket sales, the COUP many simply could not afford to oper- built-in handicaps. mitted additional revenue ate. Secondly, the rapidly expanding Special Express tickets were printed funds to the program and del industrial and commercial areas of El in booklet form and placed at city experimental phase would end Cajon were bringing more jobs to the hall, the chamber of commerce Office 30, 1974. At the same time, ti
cil said the program would city. This was not only attracting more downtown, and at all savings and loan
evaluated for permanent fun people, but more cars and more de- institutions in El Cajon for sale to the
a year-to-year basis. (It was mands for efficient public transit. public. Although these financial in-
After exploring various methods of stitutions realize no profit from the in June to the tune of $105 meeting these demands, the council sales, they are happy to cooperate be- FY 1975.) finally revived an idea brought up cause increased lobby traffic from peo- In looking back at the earl) several years earlier by Councilman ple coming in to buy the tickets has of Express operation, Hilton Robert Cornett, but which had never increased their own business. Diego Yellow Cab Co. happ been implemented: the concept of sub- During these preparatory stages, that somehow it has actually
sidizing private taxis to act as public Councilman Cornett, although hopeful, uted to increased usage of h carrier. As Cornett explained it, the was not offering any guesses on how Iar, meter taxis. program he envisioned should be “de- citizens would react. “It simply had “This is creating new patrol mand-activated,” meaning that taxis never been offered before,” he said. Hilton. “We’re elated with the would be roIling only when there was Nevertheless, the city took a calcu- and the city appears enthusias a request for service. The councilman lated gamble on the venture, aided in
cerned, the Express is accorr also advised that the taxis should not part by local newspapers which car- run on fixed routes, as do buses, simply ried stories describing what local gov- what they had set out to do.
“It’s getting to the people N because people don’t readily conform ernment was trying to do. In a cere-
ansportation help the most- to them. mony on Dec. 1, 1973-a Sa
tizens,” remarks City n The council seemed intrigued by the El Cajon Express wa\ the idea. Months of discussions and inaugurated in front of city
‘The program is so succes negotiations followed between City get things rolling, each co
Manager Robert Applegate’s staff and took the first rides in the fle y Council would have a ing away with it, even if it William Hilton, president of San Di- taxis reserved for the progra
“Now,” remarked Mayo obert Acker, assist ego Yellow Cab Co., who saw a po-
tential for success in the proposal. Snapp, “it’s the public’s turn. anager. Passenger service ju Under the agreement subsequently It didn’t take long for citize continually rise-the week
reached, the council decided to corn- 4, for exampIe, 516 passenge
mit $25,000 of federal revenue shar- advantage of the service, he ing funds to subsidize the Express on’ And Councilman Cornett, w an experimental basis. The test period he had no goals and expectatioi would last six months or whenever the ridership was averaging more than the Express when it first we funds ran out-whichever came first. service, reacted the same way. Under the subsidy formula, the city “It has shown that there is agreed that the cab company would stantial segment of the populati get 75 cents for each milt? passengers needs mobility and didn’t I earlier. were carried in the program. Patrons
would pay 50 cents and the city would
make up the difference. a reasonable public expense,” E1 Cajon seemed ideal for this kind
of an experiment. The city lies in a MANNY CRUZ is a freelance
ulation, had virtually no transportation and expense of operating a publicly- yet used them, So to avoid E
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As far as city officials 2
warm up to this new idea in economi-
cal public transit. At the end of the
second week of operation, City Man-
ager Applegate was able to report that
200 passengers a day and people were
buying up tickets in large numbers.
Indeed, he said, banks and savings and loan institutions were doing such a brisk business in sales that their peo-
ple would jump on the phone to City
Hall the second they ran out of tickets.
As the weeks Progressed and the
number Of passengers climbed into the thousands, officials of the city from Sun Diego, Calif.
“We are providing that mob
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LAW & JUSTICE AGENCY POST OFFICE BOX E
SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA 92112 e (714) 236-28
ROBERT B. JAMES
COORDINATOR
December 23, 1974
Ms. Margaret Adams City of Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Ms. Adams:
1200 Elm Avenue
The first regular meeting of the committee on taxi operation,
seemed to result in a general consensus on the issues of imp, tance that are within the scope of this review.
Attached is a very brief synopsis of the discussion which toc
place along with a list of attendees. The item of greatest interest appeared to be a surcharge for long distance trips 1 areas outside of a taxi company's normal area of operation.
was mentioned several times that the base rates now in existe
in the various cities and the County are adequate, and that e uniform rate structure is not desirable.
The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 9,
1975, in Room 5029 of the downtown Courthouse Annex, At that meeting, specific proposals relative to the problems created
by long trips will be considered, and I expect at that time t
have available a specific proposal on the licensing of taxi
drivers.
Sincerely,
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R, B, JAMES, Coordinator
Law & Justice Agency
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SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNJA 92112 (714) 236-21
COORDINATOR
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ROBERT B. JAMES
TAXICAB MEETING
Wednesday, December 18, 1974 at 1O:OO A.M.
Room 5029, Courthouse Annex, 242 W."B'' St.
In attendance at the meeting were:
Stephen Thunberg County of San Diego Law ti Justj
Bill Hilton San Diego Yellow Cab, Inc.
Bill Jenkins Bill's Cab Co.
Jack Moreno Diamond Cab Company Jeanne Walsh Sheriff's Dept. License Div.
Margaret Adams City of Carlsbad Manley W. Edwards City of San Diego
Bill Sale Radio Cab Co., Inc.
Roger WaTsh County of San Diego
Curtis M. Fitzpatrick City of San Diego
Manuel Guaderrama San Diego Police Department
~ernie Swaim San Diego Police Department
George T. Simpson City of San Diego
Ray La Vance Coronado Police Department
Richard Hertig Coronado Police Department Herman Rosenthal County of San Diego
Jack Jones Imperial Beach A. J. Hall A.B.C. San Diego, La Jolla Club
Sheila Kennedy San Marcos
The meeting was opened with a recitation of the reasons behii the task force creation andtheevents which have preceded tht
meeting. It was suggested that the committee begin by listi~
andkhen discussing items that were of interest to the variou: persons in attendance. The following items were identified i
discussed:
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1. Uniform Rate Structure - Discussion indicated that
uniform rates would not be equitable because of the differin, operational costs of the taxi companies. A fair and equitab rate for a large company operating primarily in an urban are
would be insufficient to support the profitable operation of
smaller company operating in a more rural area.
It seemed to be the consensus of the group that this subject
was not worthy of further discussion.
2. Flat Rating = Each of the operators present indicatt
an interest in discussing the provision of a surcharge or prt
rate for long distance trips out of their normal operating a:
It appeared to be the consensus of the group that this subjec
was worthy of additional study and consideration.
3. Licensing of Taxi Drivers - All cities appeared to k quite satisfied with the program previously developed which
allows the Sheriff to license taxi drivers for the individuaJ cities. At issue now however, is the Sheriff performing this function which includes the revocation of licenses absent a i
mal contractual agreement. It was decided that the County wo
present at the next meeting, a proposal relative to this iss
4. Level of Service:
a. Number of Certificates - Discussion centered
around methods used by Agencies to determine the proper number of certifidates. There did not appear to be any
interest in or expressed need to review certification
methods.
b. Service provided by Taxi Operators - There was
a discussion of service problems as they relate to areas of low service, i.e. rural or high crime areas. Res-
tricted certificates were discussed as a means of dealin
with this problem.
5. Level of Regulation of the Industry by government in
relation to the provision of expanded or new services, i.e.
dial a ride concept. Indications were that members of the committee considered this subject to be outside the scope of this committee's activity. The subject of multiple fares was brought up during the discussion and it was learned that the City of San Diego is in the their ordinance which would cover multiple fares. process of evaluating a change tc
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It was proposed that the other cities and the County considr similar amendments.
Bicycle Lieensing:
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The Municipal Agencies represented expressed interest j
a regional effort, however, the County does not have a bicyc
ordinance and is therefore not mandated to comply with the provisions of A.B. 3329,
Further discussion of Vista's proposal can take place after
evaluation by the County as to the necessity or desirability of a bicycle ordinance.
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TAXIC!L,G i4'ARE RATES - AS 011' 5/llg7I+
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-- CARZS YAD (729-1181 - CITY CLFZX)
$ .50 for the first 1/5 mile
,10 for each additional l/5 mile 4.80 for each hour of waiting time
1.00 for parcel delivery 1; meter rate for 10 mile exkension of city boundal --
CMJU VISTA ('+27-3300 - CITY CLERK)
$ .60 for the first 1/5 mile
.10 for each additional S/5 mile 4.80 for each how of waiting time
C 0ROIT.A-D 0 (435-2211 - CITY CBK)
$ .50 for the first l/5 mile
.10 for each additional l/5 mile
5.00 for each hour of' waiting time
-- DEL :G!R (755-9363 - CITY CLERK)
$ .60 for the first 1/6 nile
.10 for each additional 1/6 mile
.10 for each minute of waiting time ($6.00 per hour)
EL CAJON (442-44-41 - CITY CLERK)
$ .65 for the first 1/5 mile
.lo for each additionall/5 mile 4.80 for each hour of waiting time
ES COXD ID 0 (745-2200 - CIm CLERK)
$ .+3 for the first 1/4 mile 40
.10 for each additional 1/4 mile 7 0 O-!%kl for each hour of waiting time 13 meter rate for cut of city trips
_I IKP13IAL BEACH (423-8300 - CITY CLERK)
$ .60 for the first 1/5 mile
.10 for each additional 1/> mile 4-80 for each hc-ur of waiting tLxe
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TSI !\* *J L '1'1 (463-6611 - CIn CLEFS) -- -
$ .60 for the first 1/5 mile
.10 for each additional 1/5 mile
4.80 for each hour of waiting time
--- I\?ATiC?I:AL CITY (477-1181 - CITY CLERK)
4 .65 for the first X/> mile
.10 for each additional 115 mile
4.80 for each hour of waiting the
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r the first l/7 mile
.20 for each succeeding 2/7 mile 6.00 for each hour of rniting time -35 surcharge for each mile necessary to retwrn to 1
if 5 miles or more frora city limits
SJJJ DJZGO - CITY ( SCPD - TAXI nTSPECTOR)
$ .65 for the first 1/5 mile .lo for each additional 1/~ mile 4.80 for each hour of waiting tine
SAT1 DIEGO - COUlW (SDPD - TAXI INSPECTOR)
$ .50 for the first 1/5 mile -10 for each additional l/5 mile
4.80 for each hour of waiting time
SAN I4A?cOS (744-4020 - CITY CLERK)
$ -50 for the first 1/4 mile
-10 for each additional 1/4 mile
5.00 for each hour of waiting the
(726-1340 - CITY CLERK)
$ -50 for the first 1/4 mile
- VISTA
.10 for each additional l/5 mile
.10 for each minute of waiting time ($6.00 per hour)
1.00 for parcel delivery
l$ meter rate for out of city trips
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LAW & JUSTICE AGENCY e POST OFFICE BOX a
SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA gz~ii: e (714) 236-28
ROBERT B. JAMES
COORDINATOR
._ December 23, 1974
Mr. Paul D. Bussey
City Manager City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Bussey:
The first regular meeting of the committee on taxi operation seemed to result in a general consensus on the issues of imF tance that are within the scope of this review.
Attached is a very brief synopsis of the discussion which to
place along with a list of attendees., The item of greatest interest appeared to be a surcharge for long distance trips areas outside of a taxi company’s normal area of operation, was mentioned several times that the base rates now in exist
in the various cities and the County are adequate, and that i uniform rate structure is not desirable.
The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 9,
1975, in Room 5029 of the downtown Courthouse Annex. At thal
meeting, specific proposals relative to the problems created by long trips will be considered, and I expect at that time t
have available a specific proposal on the licensing of taxi
drivers.
Sincerely, ,-. -.
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Law & Justice Agency
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SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNEA 92112 (714) 236-21
ROBERT B. JAMES
COORDINATOR
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TAXICAB Ml3ETING Wednesday, December 18, 1974 at 1O:OO A.M. Room 5029, Courthouse Annex, 242 w.”B” st.
In attendance at the meeting were:
Stephen Thunberg
Bill Kilton
Bill Jenkins Bill’s Cab Co.
Jack Moreno Diamond Cab Company Jeanne Walsh Sheriff’s Dept. License Div.
Margaret Adams City of Carlsbad
Manley W. Edwards City of San Diego
Bill Sale Radio Cab Co., Inc. Roger WaZsh County of San Diego Curtis M. Fitzpatrick City of San Diego Manuel Guaderrama San Diego Police Department Bernie Swaim San Diego Police Department
George T. Simpson City of San Diego Ray La Vance Coronado Police Department
Herman Rosenthal County of San Diego Jack Jones Imperial Beach
A. J. Hall A.B.C. San Diego, La Jolla Club Sheila Kennedy San Marcos
The meeting was opened with a recitation of the reasons behii the task force creation andtheevents which have preceded thc
meeting. It was suggested that the committee begin by listii andthen discussing items that were of interest to the variou:
persons in attendance. The following items were identified i
discussed:
County of San Diego Law & Just:
San Diego Yellow Cab, Inc.
Richard Hertig , Coronado Police Department
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1. Uniform Rate Structure - Discussion indicated that uniform rates would not be equitable because of the differir operational costs of the taxi companies. A fair and equitak rate for a large company operating primarily in an urban are
would be insufficient to support the profitable operation of
smaller company operat%ny in a more rural area.
It seemed to be the consensus of the group that this subject
was not worthy of further discussion.
2. Flat Rating - Each of the operators present indicat an interest in discussing the provision of a surcharge or pr
rate for long distance trips out of their normal operating a.
It appeared to be the consensus of the group that this subjec
was worthy of additional study and consideration.
3. Licensing of Taxi Drivers - All cities appeared to 1
quite satisfied with the program previously developed which
allows the Sheriff to license taxi drivers for the individua: cities. At issue now however, is the Sheriff performing thi: function which includes the revocation of licenses absent a j
mal contractual agreement. It was decided that the County wc present at the next meeting, a proposal relative to this iss
4. Level of Service:
a. Number of Certificates - Discussion centered around methods used by Agencies to determine the proper
number of certificates. There did not appear to be any
interest in or expressed need to review certification
methods.
b. Service provided by Taxi Operators - There was a discussion of service problems as they relate to areas of low service, i.e. rural or high crime areas. Res-
tricted certificates were discussed as a means of dealin with this problem.
5. Level of Regulation of the Industry by government in relation to the provision of expanded or new services, i.e.
dial a ride concept. Indications were that members of the committee considered this subject to be outside the scope of this committee's activity. The subject of multiple fares was
brought up during the discussion and it was learned that the City of San Diego is in the process of evaluating a change tc
their ordinance which would cover multiple fares.
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It was proposed that the other cities and the County conside similar amendments.
Bicycle Licensing:
The Municipal Agencies represented expressed interest i
a regional effort, however, the County does not have a bicyc
ordinance and is therefore not mandated to comply with the provisions of A.B. 3329.
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Further discussion of Vista's proposal can take place after
evaluation by the County as to the necessity or desirability of a bicycle ordinance.
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COUNTY OF SAW1 CUE=
LAW & JUSTICE AGENCY POST OFFICE BOX
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 921f2. a (714) 236-2
ROBERT E. JAMES
COORDINATOR
.. December 23, 1974
Ms. Margaret Adam
city of Garlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Ms. Adams:
The first regular meeting of +he committee on taxi operatfo
seemed to result in a general consensus on the issues of im
tance that are within the scope of this review,
Attached is a very brief synopsis of the discussion which tc place along with a list sf attendees. The item of greatest
interest appeared to be a surcharge for long distance trips
areas outside of a taxi, companyus normal area of operation. was mentioned several times that the base rates now in exisf in the various cities and the County are adequate, and that
unifom rate structure is not desirable.
The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 9,
1975, is Room 5029 of the downtom Courthouse Annex. At tha
meeting, specific propbsals relative to the problems created
by long trips will be considered, and I expect at that time
have available a specific proposal on the licensing of taxi drivers o
Sincerely,
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R. B. . S, Coordinator Law & Justice Agency
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LAW Q JUST'mCE AGENCY 0 POST OFFICE BOX
SAN DIE60. CALIIFBWMfA 92ZIZ Q (7S4) 238.2
. ROBERT Et. JAMES
COOROINATQR b
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TMPW MEETING
Wedneeday, December 18, 1974 at P6:OO A,M, RQQIB 5Qagp COUKaOUSe AIXI~X, 242 W-"B" St,
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In attendance at the meeting were::
Stephen Thunbesg County of San Diego Law c Just
Bill Hilton San Diego Yellow Cab, Inca
Bill. Jenkins Bill's Cab Co,
Jack Moreno Diamond cab Company Jeanne Walsh Sheriff's Wpt, License Div,
Margaret Adams City of Caklsbad Manley W. Edwards City of Sa Diego
Bill Sale Radio Cab Co,, Inc,
Roger Walsh Comty of San Diego
Curtis M, Fitzpatrick City sf San Diego
Manuel Guadesrama San Diego Police Department
Bernie Swaiant Sam Diego Police Department
Ray La Vance Coronado Police Departme&&
Rkkard Hertig Coronado Police Department aemn Rosenthaa County- of Sarp Diego
Jack Jones Imperial Beach
Am S. Ball A-B-C, San Biecp, La Jolla Club
Sheila Kennedy San Marcss
The meeting was opened with a recitation of the reasons behi
.X the task force creation andtheevents which have preceded thi meeting, It was suggested that the committee begin by listi:
andkhen discussing items that were of interest to the variou: persons in attendance, The following items were identified q
discussed:
George T- Simpsoa City of San Diego
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P. Uniform Rate Structure - Discussion indicated that
uniform rates would not be equitable because of the differii operational costs of the taxi companies. A fair and equitd
rate for a Parge conpany operatin@ primarily in an urban arc would be insufficient to support the profitable operation 01 smaller company operating in a nore rural area,
It seemed to be the eonsens\rs of the group that this subjec4
was not worthy of Surthez discussion.
2. Plat Rating - Each of the operators present indicat an interest in discussing the provision of a surcharge or pr
rate for long distance trips out of their noma1 operating a
It appeared to be the consensus sf the group that this'subje
was worthy of additional stuay and consideration.
3. Licensing of Taxi Drivers - All cities appeared to 1
quite satisfied with the program previously developed which allows the Sheriff to license taxi drivers for: the individua. cities. At issue ROW however, is the Sheriff performing thii function whish,ineludes the revocation of licenses absent a ,
present at tlae nexg meeting, a proposal-relative to this is: mal contractual agreement, It was decided that the Cauraty wc
4, Level of Service:
a. Number sf Certificates - Discussion centered around methods used by Agencies ts determine the proper number of certifidates, There did not appear to be any
interest in-or expressed need to review certification
methods.
be Service provided by Taxi Operators - There was a discussion of service problems as they relate to areas of low service, .i.e, rural or high crime areas. Res-
tricted certificates were discussed as a means of dealin
with this problem,
5* Level of Regulation of the Industry by government in relation to the provision of expanded or new services, 1.e. dial a ride concept. Indications were that members of the committee considered this subject to be outside the scope of this conunittee's activity. The subject of multiple fares was
brought: up during the discussion and it was learned that the
City of San Diego is in the process of evaluating a change tc
their ordinance which would cover multiple fares.
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Pt was proposed that the other cities and the.CoPmty consic
I sinroilar i~~~endmewts Q
Bieycla Licensing: * .. ..
~ke ~micipai Agencies represented expressed interest
a regional effwt, koWeVex#-tha csmty does not have a biq ordinance and is therefore nstr mandated to camply with the
provisions of A.B. 3329, . .
Further discussion of Vistaus propssaf can take place after evaluation by the ~olanty as to the necessity or desiaaabilit
of a bicycle ordinance,
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LAW & JUSTICE AGENCY POST OFFICE BOX 8
SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA 92112 (714) 236-28
ROBERT B. JAMES
COORDINATOR
December 12, 1974
Ms. Margaret E. Adams
City Clerk City of Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, Calif. 92008
Dear Ms. Adams:
As the result of my previous correspondence concerning a review of taxi rates and other related issues, f have received commit- ments from ten cities and six taxicab operators to participate in the task force review. The first meeting has been scheduled
for Wednesday, December 18, at 1O:OO A.M. in the Law & Justice Agency conference room, Room 5029, Courthouse Annex, 242 West "B Street.
This first working meeting will be devoted to identifying specif issues, problems, and needs which prompted this review. I would expect, based upon previous conversations, that some of the dis- cussion will center around: establishing i? uniform rate stsuctu establishing service levels; licensing of drivers; and rates for long distance trips, Based upon issues discussed at &is rneetinc
hopefully we can develop a set of objectives and alternatives which can be studied by all respective agencies and discussed at the next meeting.
Attached is a copy of a recommendation from the City of Vista pertaining to thelicencing of bicycles. Perhaps at the close of discussion on taxi regulations, we can take the necessary time to discuss the issues raised by this correspondence.
Very truly yours,
a tor
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