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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMetropolitan Transit Development Board - Taxicab & For Hire Vehicle 2003MTDB Doc. No. T0095.3-92 TAXI 590.8 (PC 30110) EXTENSION OF CURRENT AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TAXICAB AND OTHER FOR -HIRE VEHICLE REGULATIONS THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of National City, a municipal corporation (herein called "City"), and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board, a public agency (herein called "MTDB"), for a period of 90 days from July 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003. WHEREAS, MTDB is authorized under Section 120266, Chapter 2, Division 11 of the California Public Utilities Code (PUC) to enter into contracts to regulate transportation services within a city in its area of jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City is within MTDB's jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City desires that MTDB regulate such vehicles and services pursuant to PUC Section 120266 in accordance with MTDB's uniform ordinance and implementing policies and regulations; and WHEREAS, the City and MTDB entered into an agreement to authorize MTDB to regulate taxicab, jitney, charter, nonemergency medical, and sightseeing vehicles for the period from July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1995; and on May 23, 1995, extended the agreement for the period from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1998; and from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2003; and WHEREAS, City and MTDB desire to temporarily extend the current agreement for a period of 90 days, through September 30, 2003. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, City and MTDB agree as follows: 1. MTDB will adopt, administer, and enforce its taxicab and other for -hire vehicles ordinance, policies, and regulations as in effect on July 1, 2003, and as thereafter from time to time amended by MTDB, and thereby regulate such vehicles and transportation services rendered wholly within City's corporate limits during the period ending September 30, 2003, pursuant to PUC Section 120266. 2. MTDB will collect and administer all such regulatory fees, fines, and forfeitures as now or hereafter provided by MTDB taxicab and other for -hire vehicles Ordinance No. 11 policies, and regulations. 3. The City Manager and MTDB General Manager may supplement this agreement by executing a Memorandum of Understanding relative to administrative and operating procedures of taxicab and other for -hire vehicles regulation and to provide for reimbursable staff and legal support services. IN WITNESS THEREOF, this extension to the agreement is executed by City acting by and through its Mayor pursuant to Council Resolution No. 2003-98 and by MTDB acting through its General Manager. Dated this 1st day of July 2003. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY I NICK INZ ZA MAYOR SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD Thomas F. a in General Manager WE HEREBY APPROVE the form and legality of the foregoing Agreement. 17/*/9 City Attorney Office of th Date: July 1, 2003 Date: (o • •0-3 SChamp/CITYRENEWAL EXTEND. NATLCITY. ICARRI 6/23/03 -2- ounsel City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE JULY 1, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE EXTENSION OF EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD (MTDB) ALLOWING MTDB TO REGULATE PARA TRANSIT VEHICLES (TAXICABS, ETC.) OPERATING IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. 14 PREPARED BY LT. RAY ALLEN EXPLANATION Ext.4514 DEPARTMENT POLICE In July, 1998, the City extended for five (5) years an agreement with the MTDB allowing MTDB to regulate para transit vehicles operating in the City. The agreement expires June 30, 2003. A new contract for an additional five years was originally on the council agenda for the May 6, 2003 meeting and taken off of the agenda because of questions about the contract. The agreement attached to this Council Agenda Statement is an extension of the existing agreement for 90 days, July, 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003. This extension of the existing agreement will allow MTDB to regulate and license the para transit vehicles operating in the City of National City until all concerns are addressed. With approval of this extension of the existing agreement, MTDB continues the licensing and regulation duties at no cost to the City. Advantages of contracting with the MTDB for this service include: 1) Reduce potential City Liability; 2) Schedules inspections of vehicles by trained mechanics; 3) Proactive enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to rates, operation of vehicles, licensing, proper equipment, etc. by trained MTDB employees; 4) A system to handle passenger complaints; and 5) A set of administrative appeals procedures. The cities of El Cajon, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Diego, and Santee also have agreements with I MTDB for the same services. Environmental Review Financial Statement No Financial Impact TAFF RECOMMENDATION N/A Account No. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract for 90 days, July 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below ) I) A San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board "Extension of Existing Agreement With MTDB To Regulate Taxicabs And Other For -Hire Vehicles Within The City of National City. A-200 (9/80) RESOLUTION NO. 2003 — 98 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF TO AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TAXICAB AND OTHER FOR -HIRE VEHICLE REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the San Diego Metropolitan Development Board ("MTDB") is authorized under Section 120266, Chapter 2, Division 11 of the California Public Utilities Code ("PUC") to enter into contracts to regulate transportation services within a city in its area of jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City of National City is within MTDB's jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City desires that MTDB regulate such vehicles and services pursuant to PUC Section 120266 in accordance with MTDB's uniform ordinance and implementing policies and regulations; and WHEREAS, the City and MTDB entered into an agreement to authorize MTDB to regulate taxicab, jitney, charter, nonemergency medical, and sightseeing vehicles for the period from July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1995; and extended the agreement for the period from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1998; and from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2003; and WHEREAS, City and MTDB desire to now enter into an agreement to extend the period through September 30, 2003. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Extension of Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and Other For -Hire Vehicle Regulations with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board. Said Third Amendment to Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ATTEST: PASSED and ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 2003. Nick lnz inza, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michel Dalla, C. Clerk George H. Eiser, III City Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on July 1, 2003, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: NICK INZUNZA Mayor of the City of National City, California //, City clerk of the City of)lational City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2003-98 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on July 1, 2003. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy