&1J4~ - City of Glendale

SUMMARY
On January 25, 2010, the TPC reviewed and approved the Appellant's application for the
renewal of its taxicab owner's permit to operate 15 taxicabs in Glendale. The TPC's approval
was limited to a term of 3 years, 10 months and 20 days (December 15, 2013). The TPC
calculated the expiration date to coincide with the expiration date of the next longest taxicab
owner's permit and to eventually cause all taxicab owners' permits to expire simultaneously.
The TPG's decision is a departure from the City's customary process to grant all taxicab owners
the maximum term of 5 years. By granting the Appellant a shorter permit term, the TPC was
attempting to establish a process whereby all taxicab applications would eventually come to the
TPC at which time the TPC would consider how to increase the diversity of ownership among
the taxicab operators in the City.
The TPC's decision is further complicated by vagueness in Title 5.84 of the Glendale Municipal
Code, 1995 ("GMC"). GMC Sec. 5.84.100 states that the City Clerk issues owner's permit
certificates for a period "not to exceed five years." However, the GMC does not specify the
criteria by which a permit could have a term of less than five years nor does it state what body
determines the length of the term-the City Clerk or the TPC. Because the TPC had the original
authority to grant or deny operator's permit, it is the City Attorney's opinion that Sec. 5.84.100
was intended to grant the TPC the authority to determine the term of an operator's permit for a
period of time not to exceed 5 years. The Clerk's authority would be limited to issuing a
certificate for a period of time not to exceed 5 years.
As discussed in further detail below, the Appellant objects to the shortened duration of the
permit and is seeking approval from the Council to operate for a full five-year term as has been
the TPC's customary practice.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact to the City as a result of any of the motions or the
recommended actions in this matter.
BACKGROUND
Appellant:
Requested Action:
History:
July 23, 2009
January 25,2010
G&S Transit Management, Inc. DBA City Cab
7955 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, CA 91352
The appellant seeks Council approval of a full 5-year term for its taxicab
owner's permit.
The City Clerk's Office received Appellant's renewal application to
operate 15 taxicab vehicles in Glendale. The application was properly
submitted to the City Clerk within the filing window period as specified in
the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 ("GMC"). A copy of the renewal
application is attached hereto as Exhibit A,
The TPC held a public hearing to consider Appellant's renewal
application. Staff recommended granting the renewal. Copies of the TPC
minutes, motion and staff report are attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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