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CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
21.319 AB#
MTG. 7/23/13
DEPT. Clerk
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TAXICABS
DEPT.DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Ordinance No. CS-218. amending Chapter 5.20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code related
to taxicabs.
Ordinance No. CS-218 was introduced and first read at the City Council nneeting held on July 9,
2013. The second reading allows the City Council to adopt the ordinance which will become
effective thirty days after adoption. The City Clerk's Office will have a summary of the
ordinance published within fifteen days, if adopted.
FISCAL IMPACT:
See AB #21,291 on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, and CEQA Guidelines section 15738, this
action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA and therefore, does not
require additional environmental review.
EXHIBIT:
1. Ordinance No. CS-218.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sherry Freisinger 760-434-2808 Sherry.Freisinger@carlsbadca.gov
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-218
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO TAXICABS
The City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 5.20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 5.20
TAXICABS
Sections:
5.20.010 Definitions
5.20.020 Business License
5.20.030 Application Information and Fee
5.20.040 Investigation and issuance ofa City Business License and
City of Carlsbad Decal
5.20.050 Grounds for Denying a Taxicab Operator City of Carlsbad
Business License
5.20.060 City of Carlsbad Business License for Taxicab Operator -
Expiration and Renewal
5.20.070 Notice of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial and Appeal
Rights and Procedures
5.20.080 Insurance Requirements
5.20.090 Suspension or Revocation of a City of Carlsbad Business
License
5.20.100 Permission to Make Changes in the Mode of Operation
5.20.110 Taxicab Stands
5.20.120 Taxicab Fares
5.20.130 Rules and Regulations of Operation
5.20.140 Condition of Taxicabs
5.20.150 Taxicab Driver Licensing Requirements
5.20.160 Taxicab Numbers and Information Posted Inside of a Taxicab
5.20.170 Transferability of a Business License
5.20.180 Violations
5.20.010 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the
meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section, unless it is apparent from
the context that a different meaning is intended:
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(1) "City Of Carlsbad Business License" or "Business License" means the
business license that is issued by the City of Carlsbad that is required to
operate a taxi business or provide taxi services that originate within the city
limits of Carlsbad.
(2) "City" means the City of Carlsbad.
(3) "Certificate of Liability Insurance" means the Certificate of Liability Insurance
issued by an insurance company in the name of the taxi company in the
required coverage amounts by the City of Carlsbad in order to obtain a
Business License.
(4) "County" means the County of San Diego and includes the San Diego County
Sheriff Department.
(5) "Decal" means a pre-numbered Decal that demonstrates issuance of a City
Business License, to be affixed to the left portion of the passenger side rear
window. The Decal will be hole-punched with its expiration month and year.
This Decal authorizes the Taxicab to provide taxi services that originate in the
City of Carlsbad.
(6) "Passenger" shall mean every occupant other than the driver of a Taxicab.
(7) "Posted Rate" means the rate the operator has registered with the County for
transporting passengers and which is conspicuously posted in the Taxicab.
The "posted rate" includes flat rate fares and the fares at which the Taximeter
has been calibrated and inspected by the sealer of County of San Diego
Weights and Measures.
(8) "Taxicab" means a motor vehicle as the term is defined by the California
Vehicle Code used for transportation of passengers for hire, equipped with a
Taximeter. A Taxicab shall be a vehicle designed to transport no more than
eight persons, excluding the driver.
(9) "Taxicab Driver" means any person or individual who drives or is in actual
physical control of a Taxicab.
(10) "Taxicab Driver Identification Cards" or "Identification Card" means the two
annual County identification cards issued to a Taxicab Driver, by the San
Diego County Sheriff Department, authorizing a Taxicab Driver to pick up
passengers. Both Identification Cards shall be made available to any
passenger or law enforcement official for inspection prior to, during and after
any transportation of passengers.
A. The larger Identification Card is approximately 8" long by 5-1/4" high
and will be on display, unaltered and without obstruction, on the dash
board of all Taxicabs while the Taxicab Driver is operating the
Taxicab in the City.
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B. The smaller Identification Card is approximately 3-1/4" long by 2"
high and shall be worn by the Taxicab Driver, at all time while
operating the Taxicab in the City.
(11) "Taxicab Operator" means the person, business, partnership, association,
firm or corporation which is engaged in the Taxicab business.
(12) "Taxicab Operator License" means the annual license issued by the County
Sheriff's Department authorizing a Taxicab Operator to pick up passengers.
In addition the Taxicab Operator shall obtain a City Business License.
(13) "Taxicab Vehicle Inspection Form" means the County SherifTs Department
Taxicab Vehicle inspection Form. Each and every Taxicab operating within
the City shall have a completed and approved Taxicab Vehicle Inspection
Form. A copy of the_Taxicab Vehicle Inspection Form shall be maintained in
each Taxicab and shall be made available for viewing by any passenger or
law enforcement official prior to, during and after any transportation of
passengers.
(14) "Taximeter" means the device on the inside of a Taxicab that is calibrated to
calculate the fare earned by the Taxicab Driver for transporting passengers.
(15) "Taximeter Certificate" means the certificate issued by the County Weights
and Measures Department showing that the Taximeter for that Taxicab has
been calibrated. A copy of the Taximeter certificate, to its specifically
assigned Taxicab, shall be maintained in each Taxicab and be made
available to any passenger or law enforcement official for inspection prior to,
during and after any transportation of passengers.
5.20.020 Business License
No person shall engage in the business of providing Taxicab services that
originate in the City of Carlsbad without having obtained a City of Carlsbad
Business License and shall comply with all the provisions of this chapter and of
such Business License.
5.20.030 Application Information and Fee
Any person wanting to obtain a Business License required by this chapter to
operate Taxicab services originating in the City of Carlsbad shall pay a fee as
established by resolution ofthe City Council to the City Finance Department.
The application shall include the following:
Owners:
(1) The name and address of applicant, and if the same be a corporation, the
names of its principal officers; if the same be a partnership, association or
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fictitious company, the names of the partners or persons comprising the
association or company, with the address of each;
(2) The trade name of the Taxicab Operator or company;
(3) Taxicab Operator's Certificate of Liability Insurance for the Taxicab.
(A) For Taxicab Vehicle(s):
(1) A photo copy of a valid California registration card for every
Taxicab vehicle owned or leased by applicant Taxicab
Operator for which a City Decal will be issued.
(2) A photo copy of each Taximeter certificate, including the serial
number that was issued by the County for each Taxicab for
which a City Decal will be issued.
(3) A photo copy of each Taxicab Vehicle Inspection Form issued
by the County for each Taxicab for which a City Decal will be
issued.
(4) The distinctive color scheme, name, monogram or insignia
which shall be used on such Taxicab vehicle.
(5) Copy of a certificate of insurance pursuant to 5.20.080.
5.20.040 Investigation and issuance of a City of Carlsbad Business License
and City of Carlsbad Decal
Taxicab Operators names are submitted to the Carlsbad Police Department for
approval. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall inspect all applications and
forms required by the chapter to ensure they are valid copies issued by the County
of San Diego prior to applicant(s) operating any Taxicab service/business in the
City of Carlsbad. After the Police Department has reviewed all documents in their
entirety, and checked with the County of San Diego that the Taxicab Operator(s)
and Taxicab(s) are in good standing with the County of San Diego, the Police
Department shall notify the City's Finance Department that Taxicab Operator(s) is
authorized to conduct business as a licensed Carlsbad Taxicab Operator.
Upon the receipt of appropriate approvals and certifications, the Finance
Department shall issue the Taxicab Operator a Business License and a Decal for
each Taxicab.
5.20.050 Grounds for Denying a Taxicab Operator City of Carlsbad Business
License
If a Taxicab Operator applicant was unable to pass the background check
conducted by the County of San Diego Sheriffs Department, was under a current
investigation by the County of San Diego Sheriffs Department or any other law
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enforcement agency or was unable to obtain or have issued a County Taxicab
License or had a County Taxicab License revoked or suspended for any reason
listed in the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances the Taxicab
Operator applicant will not be issued a City of Carlsbad Business License for
operating a Taxicab business in the City of Carlsbad.
The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall notify the Taxicab Operator applicant
within 30 days after the applicant filed a complete application that the City of
Carlsbad Business License for Taxicab Operator has been denied.
5.20.060. City of Carlsbad Business License for Taxicab Operator -
Expiration and Renewal
A City of Carlsbad Business License for Taxicab Operator issued pursuant to this
chapter shall expire one year from the date it is issued unless said license, by its
terms, provides for a different expiration date. A City of Carlsbad Business
License for Taxicab Operator may be renewed by filing a renewal application not
more than 60 days and not less than 40 days prior to the expiration date with the
City of Carlsbad. The Finance Department shall fonA/ard the complete renewal
application to the Police Department for review and compliance with section
5.20.040. The Finance Department may deny renewal on the following grounds:
(1) Any of the grounds for denying a new City of Carlsbad Business
License for Taxicab Operator; or
(2) The Taxicab Operator committed an illegal act, or allowed any of its
Taxicab Drivers, agents or employees to commit an illegal act, while
engaging in the activity for which the Business License was issued or
used or allowed any Taxicab Driver, agent or employee to use the
Business License contrary to its terms; or
(3) The County of San Diego did not renew or will not renew the applicant's
County issued Taxicab Operator License.
5.20.070 Notice of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial and Appeal Rights and
Procedures
If the County of San Diego suspends, revokes, or denies a new or renewal
Taxicab Operator License the Taxicab Operator licensee must contest that
suspension, revocation, or denial with the County of San Diego.
If the City of Carlsbad suspends, revokes or denies a new or renewal Taxicab
Operator's Business License then the Taxicab Operator applicant shall utilize the
following appeal process:
(1) The Taxicab Operator applicant must request an appeal hearing before the
Chief of Police. This request must be made in writing and it must be
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physically received at the Carlsbad Police Department no later than 21 days
following the date of the notice of suspension, revocation or denial of either a
new or renewal Taxicab Operator application for City of Carlsbad Business
License. For purposes of complying with the 21 day request for hearing, the
Carlsbad Police Department "received" stamp shall be determinative for
purpose of timely compliance. Failure to file a timely written request for a
hearing shall be deemed a waiver of the applicant's right to appeal the
suspension, revocation, or denial of a City of Carlsbad Business License for
Taxicab Operator.
(2) The Chief of Police or designee will schedule a hearing within 30 days of
receipt of the written request for hearing, unless the 30 day time period is
waived in writing by the parties. At the hearing, the Taxicab Operator
applicant shall present relevant evidence for consideration by the Police
Chief or designee as to why the Business License should be issued or
renewed. The Police Chief or designee shall issue a written decision to the
applicant within 10 business days following the date ofthe hearing, unless
the 10 business day time period is waived in writing by the parties.
(3) If after the hearing the Chief of Police or designee does not overturn the
suspension, revocation, or denial, the Taxicab Operator applicant has the
right to appeal that suspension, revocation, or denial to the City Manager.
Said applicant shall make this request in writing and it must be received at
the Carlsbad City Clerk's Office within 10 calendar days following the date of
the Chief of Police or designee's decision. For purposes of complying with
the 10 calendar day request for a City Manager hearing, the Clerk's
"received" stamp shall be determinative for purpose of timely compliance.
Failure to file a timely written request for a City Manager hearing shall be
deemed a waiver of the applicant's right to appeal the suspension,
revocation, or denial of a City of Carlsbad Business License for Taxicab
Operator to the City Manager.
(4) The City Manager or designee will schedule a hearing within 30 days, unless
waived in writing by the parties. At this hearing, the Taxicab Operator
applicant shall present relevant evidence for consideration by the City
Manager or designee as to why the Business License for Taxicab Operator
should be issued or renewed. The City Manager or designee shall issue a
written decision to the applicant within 10 business days following the date of
the hearing. The decision ofthe City Manager or designee is final.
5.20.080 Insurance Requirements
It shall be unlawful for any Taxicab Operator to operate a Taxicab within the City of
Carlsbad unless the person has in effect insurance coverage issued by a company
authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California with coverage
amounts that meet the requirements of coverage for each Taxicab in an amount
not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage.
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The certificate of insurance shall provide that the insurer will notify the Carlsbad
Chief of Police, in writing, of any policy cancellation and the notice shall be sent to
the Carlsbad Chief of Police by registered mail at least 30 days prior to
cancellation of the policy. The certificate shall also state:
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5.20.090 Suspension or Revocation of a City of Carlsbad Business License
for Taxicab Operator
In addition to the basis for denial set forth in section 5.20.050, a City of Carlsbad
Business License granted under the provisions of this Chapter may be suspended
or revoked by the Chief of Police, either as a whole or in part to any Taxicab
Operator or Taxicab, described herein. The City of Carlsbad Business License
may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
(1) Charging or demanding a passenger pay a fare exceeding the posted rate.
(2) Driving or controlling the movements of a Taxicab without a valid Taxicab
Driver Identification Card in the Taxicab.
(3) Allowing a person to drive or control the movements of a Taxicab without a
valid Taxicab Driver Identification Card.
(4) Operating or allowing another person to operate a Taxicab without the
insurance coverage required by this Chapter.
(5) Operating or allowing another person to operate a Taxicab that has not been
issued a valid Taxicab Operator License by the County.
(6) Operating a Taxicab without a current Taximeter Certificate or without the
Taximeter Certificate in the vehicle.
(7) Violating any other provision of federal, state or local law; minor traffic
infractions excluded.
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5.20.100 Permission to Make Changes in the Mode of Operation
Taxicab Operator shall notify the Police Chief and City Finance Department within
10 calendar days of all changes to its Taxicab Operator's License. The City may
suspend or revoke the Business License of any Taxicab Operator who fails to
notify the Police Chief and Finance Department of any changes to the Taxicab
Operator's License.
5.20.110 Taxicab Stands
The City of Carlsbad does not maintain any taxicab stands within the city. All taxis
are required to be legally parked at all times, including while loading and unloading
passengers.
5.20.120 Taxicab Fares
The rate schedule must be submitted to the City of Carlsbad at the time of
application for a City of Carlsbad Business License for Taxicab Operator and must
be accompanied along with the Taximeter verification from County Weights and
Measures.
The Taxicab Operator shall prominently post the rate schedule on the interior of
both rear doors of all taxicabs in letters at least one inch high. The rates shall be
displayed in dollars and cents and shall also display the "flag drop rate," "travel
charge rate," and "time charge rate." The figures that display the fare shall be
easily readable by persons in the passenger compartment ofthe Taxicab.
(1) It is unlawful for a passenger who has hired a Taxicab to refuse to pay the
fare.
(2) It is unlawful for the Taxicab Operator or the Taxicab Driver to request the
passenger pay a fare in excess of the posted rate or the amount due on the
Taximeter.
(3) Every Taxicab Operator and Taxicab Driver and all agent(s) and employee(s)
of a Taxicab Operator or Taxicab Driver shall accurately state the "posted
rate" in effect in response to any inquiry.
5.20.130 Rules and Regulations of Operation
All applicable federal, state, local county and city laws and regulations shall be
observed by all persons operating as a Taxicab Operator or Taxicab Driver at all
times.
(1) A Taxicab Driver employed to transport passengers to a definite point shall
take the most direct route possible that will carry the passenger to his
destination safely and expeditiously.
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(2) A Taxicab Driver shall provide a receipt to any passenger who requests one
after the passenger pays the fare. The receipt shall indicate the beginning
and ending points ofthe trip, the fare charged, the date, the Taxicab Operator
or Taxicab Driver's name, and the vehicle number, and shall be signed by the
Taxicab Driver.
(3) No person shall solicit passengers for Taxicabs other than the Taxicab
Driver. The Taxicab Driver, however, may not leave the Taxicab to solicit
passengers.
(4) No Taxicab Driver shall transport more persons, including the Taxicab Driver,
than the manufacturer's rated seating capacity for the Taxicab vehicle they
are operating. A Taxicab Driver shall also not transport luggage or other
items exceeding the vehicle's storage volume or load-carrying capacity.
(5) A Taxicab must be legally parked and the Taxicab Driver must remain within
twelve feet of their Taxicab unless the Taxicab Driver is assisting passengers
with loading and/or unloading of persons or luggage.
(6) No Taxicab Driver shall knowingly pick up a person who has summoned a
Taxicab from a competitive Taxicab Company without informing the person
that he does not represent the Taxicab Company the person summoned.
(7) No Taxicab Driver, who has been hired by a passenger, shall pick up any
additional passenger without the consent ofthe original passenger.
(8) A Taxicab Driver shall not operate a Taxicab unless he has affixed his/her
Taxicab Driver Identification Card in a prominent location inside the Taxicab,
visible to passengers in the passenger compartment. A Taxicab Driver while
working shall display the name and photo identification badge issued to
him/her by the County of San Diego Sheriff's Department. The Taxicab
Driver shall prominently display the badge on the outside front of the driver's
clothing, between the waist and shoulders.
(9) It shall be unlawful for a Taxicab Driver to refuse a prospective or actual fare
or to take any action to actively discourage a prospective or actual fare on the
basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin or disability. A Taxicab
Driver may, however, refuse a prospective or actual fare if it is readily
apparent to the driver that a person presents a hazard to the Taxicab
Driver. A Taxicab Driver is also not obligated to transport any person who is
verbally or in any other way abusive to the Taxicab Driver.
(10) It is unlawful for a Taxicab Driver to refuse or discourage a prospective fare
based upon the length ofthe trip if the trip is within the area normally serviced
by the Taxicab Operator who employs the Taxicab Driver.
(11) A Taxicab Driver shall assist a passenger with loading or unloading a
reasonable size, number, and type of passenger luggage or other items,
when requested by a passenger. A Taxicab Driver, however, is not required
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to lift any single item that exceeds 25 pounds. The requirement to assist with
loading or unloading shall be limited to retrieving or depositing items onto the
nearest curbside adjacent to a legally parked Taxicab. A sign in the form of a
transparent decal may be affixed to the rear-door, side window stating that,
"DRIVER IS NOT REQUIRED TO LOAD LUGGAGE IN EXCESS OF 25
POUNDS PER ITEM OR OF A SIZE OR KIND THAT WILL NOT SAFELY
FIT IN THE DESIGNATED LUGGAGE AREA OF THIS VEHICLE." A
Taxicab Driver with a lawful disability that prevents him from handling items
may submit proof of disability to the County of San Diego Issuing Officer
requesting relief from the requirement to assist passengers with luggage. If
approved by the County of San Diego Issuing Officer, the Taxicab Driver may
affix a small sign either in the passenger section of the vehicle to be visible to
a rear seat passenger or on the inside of the trunk cover lid stating that,
"DRIVER HAS DISABILITY THAT PREVENTS HANDLING OF LUGGAGE."
(12) A Taxicab Driver may seek passengers by driving on a public street, but may
not travel at a speed or in a manner that interferes with or impedes traffic.
(13) A Taxicab Driver shall display an "out of service" sign when the Taxicab is not
available for hire. The sign must be located inside the vehicle to be visible
and readable from outside the vehicle at a distance of at least 10 feet away.
(14) A Taxicab Driver shall maintain a daily trip log which shall be available for
inspection upon request by any peace officer. The trip log shall show the
Taxicab driver's name, taxicab number, date, time, origin and destination of
each trip, and fare charged. The logs shall have ruled lines and columns
sufficient to include all required information and the entries shall be in black
or dark blue ink. The Taxicab driver shall submit his/her trip logs to the
Taxicab Operator at least once a week.
(15) It is unlawful for any Taxicab Driver while transporting passengers to display
the flag or device attached to the Taximeter in a position indicating the
vehicle is available for hire. It is unlawful for the Taxicab Driver to prevent the
Taximeter from operating while the driver is transporting passengers. It is
unlawful for a Taxicab Driver to cause the Taximeter to record when the
Taxicab is not employed or to allow the Taximeter to continue to record after
reaching the passenger's final destination.
(16) It is unlawful for any Taxicab Operator or Taxicab Driver to refuse a
prospective or actual fare, take any action to actively discourage a
prospective or actual fare or refuse to dispatch a Taxicab Driver.
5.20.140 Condition of Taxicabs
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All Taxicabs shall be kept clean and in good condition and may be put out of
service by any law enforcement officer until any unsafe condition has been
corrected.
5.20.150 Taxicab Driver Licensing Requirements
All Taxicab Drivers in the City of Carlsbad must possess valid Taxi Driver
Identification Cards issued by the County of San Diego and a valid California
driver's license. A Taxicab Driver shall not pick up a passenger or originate a fare
in the City of Carlsbad unless the Taxicab Driver is licensed as or employed by a
Taxicab Operator possessing a valid City of Carlsbad Business License.
5.20.160 Taxicab Numbers and Information Posted Inside of a Taxicab
Every Taxicab Operator holding a City of Carlsbad Business License shall
designate each of its Taxicabs by number, and no two Taxicabs shall be
designated by the same number. The name or trade name of the Taxicab
company and the number by which the Taxicab is designated shall be painted or
stickers affixed conspicuously on the outside of each Taxicab and on the inside
the passenger compartment.
In addition, every Taxicab shall have a sign of durable material, not smaller than
six inches by four inches, securely attached and clearly displayed in view of the
passenger at all times. The sign shall provide in letters as large as the size ofthe
sign will reasonably allow and contain the following information:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the City of Carlsbad Police
Department;
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the Taxicab Operator's
company licensed under this Chapter.
5.20.170 Transferability ofa Business License
No City of Carlsbad Business License issued under the terms of this Chapter shall
be transferable either by contract or operation of law.
5.20.180 Violations
(1) Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty
of an infraction or misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section
1.08.010(b).
(2) Any Taxicab Operator, or Taxicab Driver whether an employee or
independent contractor of a Taxicab Operator violating, permitting, or
assisting the violation of any provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to
any and all civil remedies, including without limitation to Business License
suspension and revocation. All remedies provided herein shall be cumulative
and not exclusive. Any violation of these provisions shall constitute a
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suspension and revocation. All remedies provided herein shall be cumulative
and not exclusive. Any violation of these provisions shall constitute a
separate violation for each and every day during which such violation is
committed or continued.
(3) In addition to the remedies set forth in subsection 2 of this section, any
Taxicab Operator that is operating in violation of this Chapter is hereby
declared to constitute a public nuisance and, as such, may be abated or
enjoined from further operation in the City of Carlsbad.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after
its adoption; and the city clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause
the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City
Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council on the 9*^ day of July 2013, and thereafter;
1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
2 City of Carlsbad on the 23'"^ day of July, 2013, by the following vote to wit:
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4 AYES: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
5 NOES: None.
6 ABSENT: None.
7 ABSTAIN: None.
^ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CELIA A. BREWERTCity Attorney
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BARBARA ENGLESOfit^ify Clerk 1
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