REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Introduce an Ordinance to Award a Non-Exclusive Taxicab Franchise to My Ekadea, Inc DBA California Cab Company
Report
BACKGROUND
A taxicab franchise application and required fees have been received from My Ekadea, Inc. doing business as (dba) California Cab Company.
There are currently five valid taxicab companies franchised to operate within the City of Sunnyvale. They are: Checker Cab, Green Cab, Silicon Valley Cab, Orange Cab, and California Cab Company (the franchise applicant).
My Ekadea, Inc. DBA California Cab Company acknowledges and accepts the requirements of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code as well as the City's taxicab franchise agreement. My Ekadea, Inc. DBA California Cab Company is also aware of the right of the City of Sunnyvale to revoke or suspend the taxicab franchise if it is determined that there is a violation or non-compliance of the terms contained in Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 5.36.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan
Chapter 3: Land Use and Transportation (LT):
Goal LT-5 Effective. Safe Pleasant and Convenient Transportation
Attain a transportation system that is effective, safe, pleasant and convenient
Policy LT-5.5
Support a variety of transportation modes
The term "non-exclusive franchise" as used in the Sunnyvale Municipal Code means that the City does not limit the number of like franchises in operation at one time. If an applicant meets the provisions as outlined in the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, then the franchise to operate a taxicab service may be awarded by City Council.
The City's non-exclusive franchise requirements are derived from Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 5.36. It is unlawful to operate any taxicab in the City unless the owner applies for and obtains a franchise to do so. The City Council may deny a franchise to any applicant if:
1. The applicant has been convicted of certain criminal offenses.
2. The proposed color scheme or other insignia may tend to confuse the id...
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