REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Introduce an Ordinance to Award a Non-Exclusive Taxicab Franchise to Silicon Valley Cab Co., Inc. DBA Silicon Valley Cab
Report
BACKGROUND
A taxicab franchise application and required fees have been received from Silicon Valley Cab Co., Inc. DBA Silicon Valley Cab.
There are currently six valid taxicab companies franchised to operate within the City of Sunnyvale. They are: Checker Cab, California Cab, Yellow Cab Peninsula (suspended voluntarily until 5/01/2016), Silicon Valley Cab, Green Cab, and Orange Cab.
Silicon Valley Cab Co., Inc. DBA Silicon Valley Cab acknowledges and accepts the requirements of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code as well as the City's taxicab franchise agreement. Silicon Valley Cab Co., Inc. DBA Silicon Valley Cab is also aware of the right of the City 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 Section 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 propose...
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