as used in this chapter, means every individual who operates
any taxicab or vehicle for hire, as an employee of an employer, independently
owns the taxicab or vehicle for hire and operates under the auspices
of an employer, or has independently contracted with an employer or
any person to operate the taxicab or vehicle for hire pursuant to
a lease, license or any other form of agreement.
as used in this chapter, shall include self-employment as
an independent driver.
as used in this chapter, shall include the 100 block of Main
Street, 100 block of Church Street, 100 block of Pacific Street, and
200-300 blocks of Lincoln Street.
as used in this chapter, shall include any sedan or sport
utility or other vehicle, of either standard or extended length, used
by hiring for the transportation of passengers on a prearranged basis
within the boundaries of the city, irrespective of whether the operation
extends beyond the boundaries of the city.
as used in this chapter, means every motor propelled vehicle
operated solely or mainly for the transportation of passengers for
hire within the boundaries of the city, irrespective of whether the
operation extends beyond the boundaries of the city. In considering
whether a taxicab operates within the city boundaries, the operator’s
advertising in and for service within the city, the fare’s point
of origin in the city, and attempts to actively seek business in the
city will be considered presumptive of operating a taxicab within
the City of Roseville. Taxicabs shall not include shuttles operated
by a hotel or motel which are offered exclusively to guests of that
hotel for no additional fee or charge.
as used in this chapter, means a public place which has been
designated by the police chief as reserved exclusively for the use
of taxicabs.
as used in this chapter, means a meter instrument or device
attached to a taxicab which mechanically measures, calculates and
registers, by means of figures, the fare, the distance traveled and
the waiting time upon which the fare is based.
as used in this chapter, means any charter-party carrier
of passengers, including but not limited to limousines, when the person,
corporation, or other entity owning the vehicle maintains a business
in, or is domiciled in, the city.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 3285 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5159 § 2, 2013)
A.
No person shall operate any taxicab unless
he or she first obtains a taxicab license from the police chief. Each
taxicab license shall be valid for one year, unless suspended or revoked,
and must thereafter be annually renewed.
B.
Any person operating a taxicab without
a taxicab license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to
a fine of $250.00 for an initial violation. Each violation thereafter
within the same year shall be subject to a fine of $500.00. Such fines
are not exclusive of any other actions the city may take to prevent
further violations of any of the sections of this chapter.
C.
Employment, or an offer of employment,
as a taxicab driver within the City of Roseville shall be a condition
of issuance of the taxicab license.
D.
The most recent proof of certification
of testing for controlled substances and alcohol occurring within
the previous six months shall be a condition of issuance and renewal
of the taxicab license.
E.
The taxicab license shall become void upon
termination of employment.
F.
The taxicab license shall state the name
of the employer.
G.
The employer shall, within five business
days, notify the police chief upon termination of employment of a
taxicab driver.
H.
The driver shall, within 15 calendar days,
return the taxicab license to the police chief upon termination of
employment.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 3285 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
No taxicab license issued under this
chapter shall be assigned to, or used by, any person or vehicle other
than the person or vehicle named in such license.
(Ord. 4434 §
1, 1986)
A driver shall test negative for
controlled substances and alcohol as required by applicable state
statutes as a condition of issuance and renewal of the taxicab license.
(Ord. 4434 §
1, 2006)
Each applicant for a license to operate
a taxicab shall possess the following qualifications:
A.
Be 18 years of age or older;
B.
Have good eye sight and be free from any
debilitating illness or disease which would affect his or her ability
to safely operate a taxicab, including freedom from addiction to the
use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics;
C.
Be able to speak the English language;
and
D.
Possess a valid California driver’s
license.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
Each applicant for a license to operate
a taxicab shall provide the following information on a form supplied
by the police chief:
A.
Full name;
B.
Address;
C.
Age, height, color of eyes, and hair;
D.
Place of birth;
E.
Places of previous employment for the five
years preceding the date of application;
F.
Whether or not applicant has been convicted
of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
G.
Driver’s license number.
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The application shall be signed by
the applicant under penalty of perjury and filed with the police chief.
The most recent proof of certification of testing for controlled substances
and alcohol occurring within the previous six months shall also be
submitted with the application.
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(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
Any person knowingly or intentionally
misrepresenting to any officer or employee of the city any material
fact in applying for a taxicab license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
Each applicant for a taxicab driver’s
license shall have his or her fingerprints taken and shall file two
recent photographs of him or herself of a size that may be easily
attached to the taxicab license. One of such photographs shall be
attached to the license when issued, and shall be carried at all times
when driving a taxicab within the city. Such photograph shall be attached
to the license so that it cannot be removed and another photograph
substituted without detection. The other photograph shall be filed
with the application.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
The taxicab license and driver’s
photograph shall be posted in full view of the passenger at all times
while said driver is operating the taxicab.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
A fixed a fee, per year, for a taxicab
driver’s license shall be paid to the police department. The
fee amount shall be established by resolution adopted by the city
council, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 2369 § 3, 1990; Ord. 3285 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5800 § 23, 2017)
A.
The police chief, in the exercise of sound
and reasonable discretion, and when the public safety and interest
may require, may refuse to issue a taxicab driver’s license,
or may suspend or revoke any such license, for any of the following
reasons:
1.
Information contained in the application,
or supplemental information requested from the applicant, is found
to be false in any material detail;
2.
The applicant fails to complete the
application form after having been notified of the additional information
or documents required;
3.
The required application fee has
not been paid;
4.
Upon the driver being convicted of
a violation of Section 20001, 20002a, 20002b, 23103, 23152, 23153,
23220, or 23222 of the Vehicle Code of the state of California;
5.
Upon any two or more convictions
within one year for any moving violation of the Vehicle Code of the
state of California while driving such taxicab;
6.
Upon the driver being convicted of
any crime involving physical violence or moral turpitude;
7.
If the driver is operating without
the required insurance or vehicle registration;
8.
If the driver tests positive for
controlled substances or alcohol;
9.
If the driver violates or fails to
comply with the terms and conditions of the taxicab license;
10.
Upon violation of any other provision
of this chapter or any local or state law, statute, rule, or regulation
relating to his or her licensed activity.
B.
Prior to suspending or revoking a taxicab
license for violation of any provision of this chapter, the police
chief shall conduct a hearing if the taxicab driver so requests. If
the police chief suspends or revokes a taxicab license after a hearing,
the taxicab driver may, by written notice to the city clerk within
10 calendar days of the date of mailing the police chief’s suspension
or revocation order, appeal the suspension or revocation to the city
council. A taxicab driver whose taxicab license has been revoked shall
not be qualified or permitted to apply for a new license until one
year after the date of the revocation.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
A.
There shall be displayed on both exterior
sides of a taxicab, in full view of prospective customers, the following:
1.
The business name and telephone number
of the holder of the taxicab license, in letters not less than two
inches in height and width; and
2.
A rate schedule in the following
format:
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FIRST MILE:
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(fee)*
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ADD’L MILES:
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(fee/mi.)*
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*Subject to taximeter
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Each letter and number in
the first two lines of the above format shall be not less than one
and one-half inches in height and width. The third line of the above
format shall be in letters not less than three-quarters of an inch
in height and width. In letters not less than one and one-half inches
in height and width and adjacent to the schedule required above, any
additional types of fees to be charged and the amount of such fees,
may be stated.
B.
A top light containing a light or lights
shall be affixed to the roof of every taxicab and shall be illuminated
in non-daylight hours when the taxicab is available for hire. The
word “taxicab,” “taxi,” “cab”
or the business name of the taxicab owner or other words identifying
the vehicle as a taxicab shall be visible on the top light.
C.
Any person operating a taxicab that does
not comply with the requirements of this section shall be guilty of
an infraction and subject to a fine of $100.00.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 3285 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
It is unlawful for a taxicab driver
who has been hired by a passenger or group of passengers to pick up
additional passengers without the express permission of the passenger
or group of passengers who first hired the same.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
A.
In order to insure the safety of the public,
it is unlawful for any person to operate or permit to be operated
any taxicab upon any street in the city unless there is in full force
and effect a public liability insurance policy meeting the requirements
of this section. A certificate of insurance evidencing such policy
shall be on file with risk management. Failure to have such evidence
of insurance on file shall render any license granted pursuant to
this chapter void.
B.
The policy required by this section shall
insure such person and property against loss or damage in the amount
of $350,000.00 in a combined single limit policy from an insurer authorized
to do business in the state of California.
C.
Such policy shall contain an endorsement
that the insurance company issuing such policy will not allow it to
be canceled for any purpose without first serving written notice within
30 days of such cancellation or modification upon the city. The service
of such notice shall be by registered mail, addressed to risk management.
D.
A certificate on file with risk management
evidencing such policy must be kept current and valid. Certificates
of renewals or new policies issued after such license is granted shall
be filed with risk management. No other documents shall be accepted
as proof of insurance. It is unlawful to operate a taxicab without
having current valid proof of public liability insurance on file with
risk management.
E.
Proof of automotive insurance must be kept
in the cab during operation of the vehicle. Proof of automotive insurance
must be made available upon request by an officer or in the event
of a traffic accident, be made available to the other parties involved
in the accident.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 3143 § 3, 1997; Ord. 3285 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
The police chief is authorized to
designate taxicab stands for the sole use and occupancy of such individuals
or companies operating taxicabs in the city. The police chief, in
designating spaces for use as taxicab stands, shall be guided by the
parking requirements of all vehicle operators, and shall not unduly
restrict the parking facilities in the city in designating such stands.
The public works director shall place
signs at such stands reading “Taxi Stand, No Parking.”
When such parking spaces are so signed, it is unlawful to park any
vehicle except a taxicab at such stands.
(Ord. 1963 §
1, 1986; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
No owner or driver of any taxicab
operated in the city shall operate any such vehicle not equipped with
a taximeter. The owner of such taxicab shall keep such meter accurate
at all times. The charge for any service to all patrons of a taxicab
shall be calculated and indicated by such meter, which shall be placed
in each taxicab so that the reading dial showing the amount to be
charged shall be readily discernible by the passenger. The police
chief or a designee thereof is authorized to investigate such meter
and upon discovery of any inaccuracy to remove from service any vehicle
equipped with such meter until such meter is accurately adjusted and
resealed in conformance with this section.
(Ord. 3285 §
2, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
The owner of every taxicab operating
in the city shall file with his or her application for a license a
schedule of fares to be charged for the transportation of passengers
in vehicles operated by such owner. Such owner shall not change the
fare without first filing such changed fares with the city clerk 30
days prior to the effective date of such change. No person shall charge
any other compensation for the use of such taxicab than that specified
in the schedule of fares on file with the city clerk and at the time
in effect.
(Ord. 3285 §
2, 1998; Ord. 4434 § 1, 2006)
A.
During the hours from 8:00 p.m. through
3:00 a.m., the driver of any taxicab or vehicle for hire operated
in the city may pick up or drop off a passenger or group of passengers
in the Historic Old Town Roseville District only at designated taxicab
or vehicle for hire zones.
B.
The provisions of this section shall not
apply when:
1.
Any personnel of the Roseville police
department or Roseville fire department, acting in his or her official
capacity, directs the driver of a taxicab or vehicle for hire operated
in the city to pick up or drop off a passenger or group of passengers
either:
2.
A passenger or group of passengers
has a physical disability that prevents reasonable ingress to or egress
from the taxicab or vehicle for hire.
(Ord. 5159 §
1, 2013)
Except as otherwise specified in
this chapter, violation of this chapter is an infraction.
(Ord. 4434 §
1, 2006)
