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May 12, 2006
David Ready
City Manager
City of Palau Springs
3200 E. Tahquita Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dear David:
Regarding the meeting we bad last week with Mr_ Walsh and Mr. Zehr and the subsequent phone
conversation we had later; during my last three and a half years as President of the C.V.T.O.A. it's
been my responsibility to represent the majority of the Taxi Industry here in the Coachella Valley. I
have had to deal with misinformed Taxi Industry people along with City and County officials who
seem to want to correct the problems that have plagued the Taxi Industry,but stop short with only
'Words.
For example: l) Taxi Advertising; 2) The conflict of interest with a Public Transportation Agency
regulating private transportation in violation of the Clayton Act, (Federal Law) and California State
Code 53075.5 Section 382.101 of Title 49 Section C.
We had agreed an allowing the C.V,T.O.A. to bid on the Starter Position and the C.V.T.O.A, had
gotten to the point of submitting to your office an outline of the proposal for your approval prior to
sending it to our attorney for the addition of legal language.
Your phone call advised me that too many people in the Taxi Industry were against the C.V.T.O,A.
regulating the Starter Position.
As the C.V.T.O.A. was going to hire an outside agency to do the job,we would have
had a fast way to correct any problems concerning that position.Now you want us to go through the
procedure of going through the airport. With the way things are now this will not work.
I will explain why. At the airport I have had several conversations over the last year and a half with
two of the lower management people- Lawrence Wedeldrid,who is no longer working for the airport,
and James A. Brcihan.
Mr. Breiltan seems to think he can change City Ordinances at his discretion; i.e.: 1) Solicitation of
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airport patrons looking for transportation concerning hotel shuttles. 2). Allowing taxi companies not
permitted here in the valley to charter buses to take Marines to 29 Palms making a profit off the
charier. When I asked Breihan about this practice his response was the airport made $200.00 off
Special Permits.
3)Also he has been charging taxi operators $100.00 to input the information the airport keeps on
independent operators when they change companies. 4) Forcing drivers to stay outside the airport when
temperatures go above 90 degrees. This issue was dealt with two years ago when it was brought to the
airport's attention about the liability issue.
We all know it's against California Code to keep a dog or any other animal contained in a vehicle
when it's hot outside. This is the issue I was forced to argue with him the other day outside in 102'
temperature. As I reminded him, he was a taxi driver for A Valley Cabousine at one time even though
he was fared, he sbould understand the point of view of the taxi driver. This is an issue I will not back
down from - that being discriminatory actions of public officials or public employees who discriminate
against my membership.
To help you better understand the total picture, the C.V.T.Q_A. now has a website up where you can
get all the information you may need to understand the issues the C.V.T.Q.A_ has dealt with these past
three and a half years. Go to www.taxisnparadise.com/membership where the username is
.'membership"password is "aprilcvta'all in lower case letters.
It is my hope that we can get this meeting scheduled soon. I am also enclosing a copy of the notice Mr.
Breihan so graciously posted today at the"transportation Center.
I am also requesting the last five years of all financial statements concerning monies paid by the Twd
Industry to Palm Springs international Airport_
Sincerely,
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Sergio M. Santo
President, CN.T.O.A.
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OPERATIONS
Date: May 12, 2006
To: All Taxi Owners and Operators
From. dim Brcihan, Landside Supervisor .
Subject: Summer Heat
The stunmer is upon us early this year and the temperature is climbing rapidly.
Therefore, effective immediately, taxi drivers waiting for a fare in the bag, may wait
under the overhang outside baggage claim during times when there is no arrival
activity. Once an arrival is on the ground and passengers start to gather in baggage
claim,please return and wait by your vehicle, ready to assist anyone that may need a
cab.
Airport Security Regulations as mandated under 49CFR Part 1542, require all vehicles
parked in and around baggage claim and ticketing to be attended. Therefore, when you
are waiting raider the overhang, you must be in direct sight of your cab at all times and
be able to respond immediately back to your cab, if necessary. Failure to comply could
result in a citation and/or your operating privileges at the Airport suspended or
revolted.
This does not apply to vehicles that are awaiting a pre-arranged pick-up. Those
vehicles must be attended or relocated to the south end of the commercial loop road to a
designated area that vehicle may be left unattended and the driver ntay enter the
terminal.
Thanks for your cooperation, and have a great summer.
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Date: June 7,2006
To: All Taxi Owners and ]givers
From: Jim Breihan,Landside Supervisors, ,
SubjeCt: Summer Hear
The Palm Springs International Airport realizes that the summer heat can be brutal to
anyone working outside for a long period of time. Therefore, the Airport has established
an area that one might be able to get out of the summer heat while waiting for a fare
when parked in the commercial lane at the terminal. This area is designated under our
existing federal se-.urity procedures to allow commercial vehicles a place to park while
conducting business inside the terminal. All vehicles parking in this area are to be
locked with engines turned off prior to leaving them unattended.
The vehicle parking location will be defined as the area behind the crosswalk at the
south end of the terminal on the right curb of the commercial loop road. See attached
map. If you are cued up to the terminal, park in this location instead of the normal
parking spaces in baggage claim. After turning off the engine and locking the vehicle,
you may then enter the terminal by Continental Airlines and wait until a flight arrives.
There are flight information monitors inside that can assist you in determining when a
flight is due. The first vehicle cued will be the first vehicle parked in this area,just like the
regular designated parking in baggage claim. This area should only be used when the
temperature reaches an unbearable rate, which is normally 10.00am—7.00pm.
if you are fist in line when parked in this area, it is your responsibility to check the
cabstand in baggage claim to assure no one is waiting for a ride. This can be
accomplished by monitoring the area through the terminal windows. This is an area to
get out of the heat, so be ready to return to your vehicle and make your way to the taxi
parking area in baggage claim once a flight has arrived. This is a courtesy offered to taxi
owners and drivers. Any property damage, disturbances or altercations arising from this
change in procedure will result in revocation of this privilege for everyone.
Sergio Santo, President of the CVTOA has voiced his concerns over the health and
welfare of taxi drivers waiting for a fare in the extreme summer heat while at the Airport.
The Airport is providing an area for taxi drivers to stay out of the summer heat when at
the terminal and now it is up to the taxi industry to ensure that this can be accomplished
with little or no effect on the traveling public using the terminal areas and those that are
in need of taxi service.
CC David Ready, City Manager
Richard s.Walsh,A.A.E., Director of Aviation
Steven Zehr,A.A.E.,Assistant Director of Aviation
Edmond Wong,Ace Parking Manager
Sergio Santo, President CVTOA
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATION TO CERTAIN
USER FEE FOR THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
SUMMARY
The City Manager recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing and take
public testimony with respect to a modification to the Airport "Taxi Ground Access Fee —
Standard Pick-Up," to provide revenue for a Taxi Starter program.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt Resolution Number , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE TAXICAB
STANDARD PICK-UP FEE AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21578,
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The taxicab operation at Palm Springs International Airport has grown to the point that a
Taxi Starter service should be considered. Implementation of this program will provide
the appropriate regulation to assure that the public receives the best service possible
when using the taxis at the Airport. For example, the "taxi starter" will monitor taxi
availability and provide fare and location information for our tourists and residents.
Also, the City Manager has had two meetings with Taxi stakeholders on this issue and
the majority of drivers/owners in attendance were in agreement with this program.
ITEM N0.
City Council Staff Report
September 6, 2006 -- Page 2
IVIodification to Aviation Fee
Ace Parking Management, Inc. (who provides this service at Phoenix's Sky Harbor
Airport) is currently under a five-year contract with the City to provide parking and traffic
control at the Airport and has agreed to take on these additional responsibilities (see
"Ace Contract Amendment," on the Consent Agenda). The proposed fee increase will
be used to recover the Taxi Starter service operation expenses. This program is
estimated to commence in late October or early November, 2006.
FISCAL IMPACT: IFinance Director Review:
The cost to provide Taxi Starter Service fourteen (14) hours per day from November 1,
through April 30, and ten (10) hours per day May 1, through October 31, for the
remaining term of the Parking Lot Agreement will be covered by increasing the Airport
"Taxi Ground Access Fee - Standard Pick-Up" from $1.00 to $2.50 per trip. Based upon
total taxi revenue in FY04/05 of $52,375 at $1.00 per trip, the new fee is projected to
produce an additional $82,000 during the first full year of implementation. This amount
is expected to be adequate to cover the estimated first year program expense of
$81,000. Further, expected increased growth in taxi trips which correlates with the
expected increased passenger growth, should cover the incremental annual cost
adjustments for this program. In the event that costs exceed revenues, staff will
recommend changes in fees and or adjust hours of operation to maintain cost
equilibrium.
David H. Ready, City Manage Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution
Notice of Public Hearing
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
INCREASING THE TAXICAB STANDARD PICK-UP
FEE AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City, under various statutory provisions under California
Government Code, may set and collect fees for the costs of providing various
public services to the community; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the City Manager has recommended and the City
Council desires to approve certain amendments to said user fees; and
WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing was held on September 6, 2006, in
accordance with the provisions of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the supporting data was available for public inspection and review
for ten (10) days prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered any verbal and/or written testimony,
and has reviewed and considered the information provided at the public hearing
by staff and the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES THAT:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. City Staff has completed an analysis of certain user fee.
B. The current user fee is insufficient to cover all the City's costs and
expenses associated with providing the public service.
C. The cost of such services should be borne by those who are the
special beneficiaries rather than the citizenry at large.
D. There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee
and the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for
which the fee is charged.
SECTION 2. Fee imposed.
A. The City Council modifies Resolution No. 21578 which adopted the
Comprehensive Fee Schedule and approves the user fee and
charge as set forth in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution.
Resolution No.
Page 2
B. Each person requesting the service in the City of Palm Springs for
which the user fee is imposed shall pay the new fee as set forth in
the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
C. On July 15t of each year, the service fee and charge shall be
automatically adjusted by an amount equal to the percentage of
increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index for this region,
as last computed for the previous 12-month period-
D. The user fee may also be adjusted if the City conducts a public
hearing to implement a new or revised fee or fees based upon a
new study or analysis.
E. The adoption of this Resolution does not affect the ability of the City
to request an agreement between an applicant and the City to pay
extraordinary processing costs and to establish deposit accounts.
SECTION 3. Severability.
Each component of the fee and all portions of this Resolution are severable.
Should any individual component of the fee or other provision of this Resolution
be adjudicated to be invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be
and continue to be fully effective, and the fee shall be fully effective except as to
that portion that has been judged to be invalid.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
The fee shall be effective sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2006.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
Resolution No.
Page 3
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. _ is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on
by the following vote:
AYES:
' NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
Resolution No.
Page 4
EXHIBIT A
DEPARTMENTAL 2006 FEE REQUEST AND
JUSTIFICATION
Department: Aviation
Fee Name: Taxicabs: Standard pick-up
❑ New Fee
Increase Current Fee
❑ Delete Fee
❑ Decrease Current Fee
Amount of Current Fee: $1.00 per trip
Amount of Proposed Fee: $2.50 per trip
Total Revenue from Current Fee $FY 05/06 YTD: $41,104.00
FY 04105: $52,375.00
Total Revenue from Proposed Fee 2006-07 $ APPROX: $ 130,000,00
Net Annual Revenue Change $ APPROX: $ 78,000.00
Fund Taxi Access Fees 415-38131
Explanation of Fee:
Airport Taxi Ground Access Fee—standard pick-up (not pre-arranged)
Justification/Analysis to modify Fee:
To recoup the new Taxi Starter Service scheduled to begin September 15, 2006,
Based on FY 04105 total revenue of$52,375.00 at $1.00 per trip = 52,375 trips
52,375 trips x $1.50 increase in fee = 78,562.50 additional revenue
Approx. cost of Taxi Starter Service $77,000.00 per year.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT
AIRPORT TAXI GROUND ACCESS FEE — STANDARD PICK-UP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
i California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of September 6, 2006. The City
Council meeting begins at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 E.
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose of this hearing is to solicit and consider public comments on the proposed
modification to the Airport Taxi Ground Access Fee — Standard Pick-up, prior to the
adoption of a Resolution revising the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Under state
iaw all fees charged by the City must be reasonably related to the actual costs of
(providing various public services.
REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents
regarding this matter are available for public review at the City Hall between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact the City Clerk's
Department at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review
these documents.
COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally
at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be
made to the City Council by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Any challenge of the proposed fee modification in court may be limited to raising only
those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior, to the public hearing.
(Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding Airport Taxi Ground Access Fee — Standard Pick-up may be
directed to Steve Zehr, Assistant Aviation Director, at (760) 318-3800.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, portavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs_:y-puede--
hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
J es Thompson, City Clerl
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Riverside
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of
the Cuunly aforesaid; 1 am over the age of eighteen
years,and not a party to or interested in the
above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, No. 2691 — - - - -
printed and puhlished in the city of Palm Springs, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been CITY COUNCIL
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PROPOSED CHANGE TO
California under the date of March 24,1988.Case THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the AIRPORT TAXI GROUND ACCESS FEE-STANDARD PICK-UP
annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Ih,d the City.Council
than non panel,has been published in each regular of the City of Palm spring:: ClIftmia,will hold a
ppubllc hearing 0t It,, meeting of September 6,
and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any 2006. The city Council meeting beg n5 .It 0:00
PM, in the Council Chamber al.City Hall, 3200 E.
supplement thereof on the following(fates,to wit: Tahquliz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose of this hearin it to soiimt and con-
August 19j1i,26"',2006 ^lder public c0rtmnunts on Erie proposed mamba,-
ion 10 the Airport Taxl Ground Acced::•Fec -
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Standard Pick-up, prior to Or-adoption of a Res-
oiutlon revloing the City's Comprehensivi, Fec
Schedule. Under state law all tee:Char❑ed by the
City must be reasonably related to the actual
....................""""-""" costs of providing various public aeivices.
All in the year 2006 REVIEW OF INFORMATION;The staff report and
Omer ruppprling documents regarding thn' moticr
arc available for public review at the City Hall be-
t certify(or declare) under penalty of perjury that the twcen the hours at ac00 t.m. ind 5 00 p.m.,Mon-
day through Friday Please contact the City
foregoing is true and correct. CI(rk's Depmmmant st (>so) 3s3-aa.0a if you
would D.tv schedule an appointment to revlew
three 00c0ments.
Daled at Palm Springs,California this----29i',----day COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response
to mL nonce may be made verbally at the Public
He•anng and/or in writing before the Ilrarm.�1 Writ-
of----------Auguk-j -
2006 ten comments may be made to the City Council
by leupr(for mail or hand delivery) to-
James' James Thompr0n City Clerk
3200 Z,Tuhguitz 6anyyon Way
Palm Sprinos CA 922b2
--------— Any challenge of ink proposed foe modlflcatlon inScoonmay be limited to raising only thole i95uca
r'+i:Cc[ at the public hearing described in this no-
tice or in written cerre.^.ppndc•ncg delivered to the
City Clerk at.or prlon to the ppubllc hearing.(Gov-
ernment Code Section b5oog(b)(2))
An opportunity will be given at said hearing fpr all
Inli-mi,tod persons to be heard.Oue�{wns regard-
n q Airport Taxl Ground Acccss Fee -Standard dPicp may be directed to Steve Zehr,Asletlnl
nvi k-u
Jl" Director, at (760) 316-3aeo.
SI necesaa 3yuda con esta carts,porfavor Marl a
la Cwdod de Palm Springs yy puede hablar con
Nadine Fiegar wlefono (760) 325.8245
Jame•'Thomps�ity(Jerk
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