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Home My WebLink AboutCC Policy No. 711 - Req for Submittal of Proposals - Taxicabs Amended October 17, 2023CITY COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDED: October 17, 2023 ELMINATED ADOPTED: AUGUST 16, 2005 POLICY #711 TITLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS TO QUALIFY FOR TAXICAB OR OTHER PARATRANSIT VEHICLE PERMITS Purpose The purpose of this policy statement is to set forth the basic requirements for submittal of proposals to qualify for taxicab or other paratransit vehicle permits to operate in the City of National City. Policy I. BASIC REQUIREMENTS A. The Mayor and City Council will establish an Issuance Evaluation Committee, comprised of two councilmembers and a specified number of staff members, to review such submittals and make a determination as to granting or denying the request for permit(s) and medallions (in the case of taxicabs). Decisions as to the granting or denial of submittals may take up to 90 days. Submittals of all such proposals shall be to the Finance Department. B. The Issuance Evaluation Committee will also make recommendations to the City Council from time to time concerning the establishment of numerical limits on the number of permits and/or taxicab medallions to be authorized C. This procedure and its requirements are set forth in accordance with, and are consistent with, the City of National City Municipal Code, Section 11.70 et seq., pertaining to the regulation and operating requirements of paratransit vehicles operating in the City of National City, and the Implementation Regulations for Paratransit Vehicles related thereto. D. A minimum qualification for the submittal to the City of such a proposal requires that the submittal applicant is currently, and will continue in the future, to be able to comply with the above referenced ordinance and Implementation Regulations . Actual submittal of a proposal will constitute affirmation that compliance with said regulations will be effectuated by the permit applicant. Upon the City's grant of a permit to a new permit holder, completion of an application in accordance with the above regulations will thereafter be required with payment of the required fees, as set forth in Section 11.70 of the Municipal Code E. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and other such constitutionally protected classifications. Preference may be given to applicants who operate their paratransit vehicle headquarters in the City of National City. The City of National City CITY COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDED: October 17, 2023 ELMINATED ADOPTED: AUGUST 16, 2005 POLICY #711 TITLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS TO QUALIFY FOR TAXICAB OR OTHER PARATRANSIT VEHICLE PERMITS reserves the right to reject any and all submittals at its discretion where the applicant's proposal does not meet the qualifying criteria. F. By submitting a proposal, the applicant authorizes the City of National City to perform all investigations necessary to determine suitability and number availability for the issuance of additional permits and/or medallions by the City. The availability of permits and/or medallions to be issued by the City will be based on City Council approval of a maximum number of permits and/or medallions authorized, based on its discretion. The City Council may, in its discretion, reduce the number of authorized permits and/or medallions when deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City Manager is not required to issue the maximum amount of permits and/or medallions set by City Council, unless in his or her discretion, it is warranted, based on need and qualifications of the proposals. II. ELIGIBILITY A. Paratransit operators who are immediately able to operate a legal paratransit vehicle in the City of National City are eligible to apply. They must provide: 1. A centralized fleet ownership of paratransit vehicles through a partnership, corporation, drivers' association, or a limited liability corporation. 2. A 24-hour staffed central dispatch system, demonstrating an operational management system for paratransit vehicles. 3. Usage of a GPS by at least 50% of the fleet. 4. Credit card acceptance from passengers for payment of fares. 5. Minimum driver age requirement of 21 years of age. 6. A 20 hour minimum of driver training requirement by the company. 7. Proof of minimal insurance requirements as set forth in the City's Implementation Regulations and Section 11.70 of the Municipal Code. 8. Agreement to comply with the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and incorporation of the Plan into their operation. B Submittal of all required information is the responsibility of the applicant. Factual accuracy, completion of all required documentation, and timely submittal is required of the submittal applicant for eligibility. CITY COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDED: October 17, 2023 ELMINATED ADOPTED: AUGUST 16, 2005 POLICY #711 TITLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS TO QUALIFY FOR TAXICAB OR OTHER PARATRANSIT VEHICLE PERMITS III REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTAL A. General Applicant Information 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant, and person submitting the proposal, if different. 2. Designation, details as to the form of the business, and supporting documentation as to the legal existence of the business entity, including all identification information for the business such as corporate number, Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and related documents. B. Five references of clients or business entities who can attest to the applicant's quality of service provided for paratransit vehicle service. C. A Management Business Plan, to include descriptions of the following, all of which may be utilized to evaluate the decision to grant or deny the proposal request: 1. The provision of a centralized fleet ownership by the entity. 2. The Central Dispatch System, GPS, and communication technology employed by the applicant. 3. Experience, training, and qualifications of applicant and their managers, drivers, and owners. 4. Summary or report of response times for past three years (or a set standard for response times for new companies). 5. Proof of credit card usage for customer fares. 6. Customer Complaint Procedure. 7. Vehicle storage, repair and maintenance monitoring systems for the vehicles for effective functioning. 8. Drivers' hiring and retention criteria, training program, and minimum required experience. CITY COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDED: October 17, 2023 ELMINATED ADOPTED: AUGUST 16, 2005 POLICY #711 TITLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS TO QUALIFY FOR TAXICAB OR OTHER PARATRANSIT VEHICLE PERMITS 9. Chart and description of existing personnel positions. 10. Submittal of a plan for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the applicant's level and quality of service and accountability. 11. Record keeping system. 12. List of all other cities or other entities for which permits are currently held or intended in the year subsequent for paratransit vehicle service. 13. The dates, names, and explanation of all past license or permit revocations of any and all drivers, owners or managers of the applicant's entity. 14. Facilities and headquarters location and description. 15. Safety program details. D Submittal of a letter from an accredited financial institution stating that the applicant has the resources to fund the Management Business Plan within 90 days of the award of the permit(s). Related Policy References Prior Policy Amendments August 16, 2005 (Resolution No. 2005-183) Adding Policy October 17, 2023 (Resolution No. 2023-149)