97-047 - County Taxi Adminstration Program Rates of Fare and Regulations

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331 RESOLUTION NO. 97-047 ADOPTING ORANGE COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM RATES OF FARE AND REGULATIONS WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53075.5 requires the City to adopt an ordinance or resolution in regard to taxicab transportation service within the city, including regulation of employment of taxicab drivers, establishment or registration of rates for taxicab transportation service, and a drug service, and a drug and alcohol testing program; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Aha has entered into an inter-agency agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority in which the City agreed to participate in the Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) and the Orange County Transportation Authority agreed to provide the staff and administrative services necessary to implement the program; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority has determined the cost of administering the program and has established certain fees covering those costs; and WHEREAS, OCTAP has established a schedule of rates of fare for taxicab transportation services, which rates of fare are reasonable; and WHEREAS, OCTAP has also established certain regulations for taxicab drivers, insurance, equipment, mechanical condition, and other aspects of taxicab operations, designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons utilizing taxicab services in member cities; and WHEREAS, OCTAP will provide all the services necessary for the City to comply with Government Code Section 53075.5 regarding regulation of taxicab transportation services within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approves of the rates of fare and regulations established by OCTAP. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby: 1. Adopts rates of fare and regulations as established by OCTAP, which rates of fare and regulations are attached hereto.