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DATE: January 24, 2018 LEGISLATION
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16.37.005, 16.37.010, 16.37.015,
16.37.025 AND 16.37.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO REGULATION, PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS,
OPERATIONAL RULES, PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING,
AND PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
OPERATING AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
SUMMARY
This proposed ordinance under consideration would amend Chapter 16.37 of the
Municipal Code to accept the California Public Utilities Commission's standards for
Transportation Network Companies as it relates to methods of preventing drivers from
driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, and allowing rideshare passenger
pick-ups at the Palm Springs International Airport.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive reading of the text and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 16.37.005, 16.37.010, 16.37.015, 16.37.025 AND 16.37.040 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION,
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, OPERATIONAL RULES, PASSENGER
LOADING AND UNLOADING, AND PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION
NETWORK COMPANIES OPERATING AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Background and Staff Analysis
On October 19, 2016, City Council approved Ordinance No. 1906 which amended Section
16.02.015(b), the definitions section in Chapter 16.02, Title 16 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC) — the chapter that specifies organization, definitions and
ITEM NO. ' • _
Terri Milton
From: Jim Gazan<jimgazan@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday,January 24,2018 4:53 PM
To: CityClerk
Subject: Public Statement RE:3.A.Amending Chapter 16.37
Dear Council,
Tonight you may consider amending Chapter 16.37. 1 support a vote that will move forward or make possible,
companies such as Lyft and Uber to be allowed to pick up passengers at PSP in a designated "ride share" pick-up area on
airport property.
I drive by the intersection of el Cielo and Tahquitz Canyon at least once a day and I find groups of distracted pedestrians
to be dangerous as they are looking around for their rides. This is also very inconvenient for both drivers and passengers
to wait"off" property. It is a general embarrassment that PSP does not have ride-share pick up at the curb, especially,
that taxi service has reduced significantly in Palm Springs.
Thank you.
Jim Gazan
457 N.Juanita Drive
Palm Springs, CA
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Cindy Berardi
From: Anthony Mejia
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 11:11 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: Fwd: I support ridesharing at PSP
From: Jeff Cook [jeffwcook@outlook.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 4:50 PM
To: Christy Holstege
Subject: I support ridesharing at PSP
Dear Councilmember Christy Holstege,
It's time for Lyft to be allowed at the PSP Airport! It's ridiculous that you've been denying the public want they
want and need: their choice of transportation! Get with the program! Allow the ride services at PSP Airport!
Sincerely,
Jeff Cook
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Mexican Uber driver in US illegally charged
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Police say Alfonso Alarcon-Nunez is accused of raping four women and say there may be more
victims. (County of San Luis Obispo via AP)
A California Uber driver living in the country illegally has been charged with raping, assaulting
and robbing at least four young women.Alfonso Alarcon-Nunez, 39, faces 10 criminal charges,
including forcible rape, rape of an intoxicated victim, oral copulation of an intoxicated victim
and first degree burglary. He pleaded not guilty to all 10 counts Monday and was being held on
$1.4 million bail.
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San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow said Alarcon-Nunez was not always driving
for Uber when he picked up those women but added that the alleged crimes show that the
company should improve its driver screening process.
Prosecutors say Alarcon-Nunez targeted women who were on their way home from parties. After
driving them home, investigators say he would assault the women and steal their property --
including cell phones and jewelry.
Authorities told KSBY that Alarcon-Nunez would collect payment for the rides through Venmo
to disguise his identity and his Uber records. Prosecutors say he has also used the alias "Bruno
Diaz" and his Venmo username was "Brush Bat."
Dow said Monday that Alarcon-Nunez's alleged victims are between 19 and 22 years old and
three were intoxicated when they were assaulted. The alleged crimes are said to have occurred in
December and January in San Luis Obispo, a city of about 45,000 with a large population of
college students.
Predators in cars parked outside bars or restaurants "jump in front of the actual Uber driver and
they will take someone unsuspecting to their home. And that's a way of putting someone at risk,
and in this case that's exactly what's alleged to have happened," Dow said.
Dow urged Uber users to make sure they are getting in the car of the correct driver by verifying
the license plate and other information provided to clients.
Dow says detectives are looking for potential witnesses and trying to determine if there are
additional victims in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties northwest of Los Angeles.
Officials say Alarcon-Nunez, originally from Mexico, returned to the U.S. illegally after a
voluntary deportation from New Mexico in 2005. Dow did not have details about why he was
deported or whether he has a criminal record in the U.S.
Alarcon-Nunez's immigration status will not have a bearing on the prosecution, Dow said. He
could face life in prison if convicted on all charges.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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TNC Ordinance
enforcement at the Palm Springs International Airport—and added PSMC Chapter 16.37
regarding Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). Chapter 16.37 required the TNCs
to comply with the Airport's random drug and alcohol testing policies, consistent with Taxi
regulations, in order to obtain a permit for purposes of picking up passengers at the Airport
Terminal (for reference, the October 19, 2016, City Council Staff Report is attached as
Exhibit A).
Subsequently, the TNCs indicated they would not obtain permits for Airport passenger
pick-up as such a mandate is not consistent with their corporate drug and alcohol
programs, which they believe are effective for prevention of drivers acting under the
influence of an intoxicating substance and that their program for managing drug use is in
conformance with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) TNC requirements.
They also noted that other airports in California accept their policies as governed by the
CPUC. The attached Exhibit B highlights the CPUC requirement, and Exhibit C is
information from Uber and Lyft related to their ridership safety policies.
Although the TNCs have not obtained permits to pick up riders at the Airport, many
arriving passengers still choose to use rideshare companies and are forced to walk off
Airport property to catch their assigned ride. Beyond being an inconvenient situation for
our visitors, and potentially a safety issue as they pick-up their rides on Tahquitz Canyon
Way and El Cielo Road, the Airport is losing revenue for these rides that would have
originated on Airport property.
City Council asked staff to re-agendize the Ordinance forfurther consideration with regard
to the CPUC policies governing drug and alcohol testing. The attached ordinance revision
of PSMC Chapter 16.37 would accept the CPUC's TNC requirement to establish a zero-
tolerance substance abuse policy in lieu of the Airport's testing policy.
Passenger Pick-Up Locations
Previously, the Airport Commission considered three (3) options for Airport TNC pick-up
locations, which would not give TNC's a preference nor an advantage over the taxi pick-
up location. The Commission's recommendation, accepted by the City Council, was
identified as "Option C" - 8 spaces on the terminal's front curb, north of the baggage claim
exit, as reflected on Exhibit D.
Based on City Council's prior action, staff has attended to ensuring the readiness of this
pick-up location for TNC traffic and use. In this Ordinance Amendment, Staff is also
requesting authority for the City Manager to modify the pick-up location by administrative
regulation rather than an amendment to the PSMC. This provision is important if traffic
flow issues arise with regard to the number of vehicles utilizing the TNC area. Any such
location modification will be reviewed with the Airport Commission. Moreover, regulatory
authority requested at this time will also extend to the adoption of such additional
operational rules beyond those enumerated in Section 16.37.015 as may be required
when on-Airport TNC service begins.
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Finally, the section of the ordinance enumerating penalties for violations is clarified by
references to sections of the PSMC and language that eliminates vague language.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All commercial ground transportation providers at PSP Airport, including Taxicabs and
Car Rentals, are required to pay fees to operate. Transportation Network Companies
are also commercial operators and must be subject to paying equivalent fees. Current
pre-arranged commercial operators at PSP, like the Limousine providers, are assessed
a minimum fee of $3.00 per pickup for vehicles carrying up to 9 passengers, and this
fee escalates as follows: $5 for 10-15 passengers, $18 for 16-30, $31 for 31 passengers
or more.
Taxis at PSP Airport currently pay $2.50 for NON pre-arranged pickups and $3.00 for
pre-arranged customer pickups. Because TNCs are pre-arranged rides, they qualify for
the same Taxi pre-arranged fee of$3.00.
If the Transportation Network Companies become permitted at the Airport, a rough
projection at this time, without knowing the data from the TNCs, is that the Airport Fund
could generate about $30,000 in additional commercial ground transportation revenues.
However, until TNCs are integrated into the Airport's landside roadways system and
operations it is unknown as to what impacts, if any, could evolve enough to warrant
additional infrastructure expenditures. If additional infrastructure or staffing expenses
are incurred to safely and efficiently accommodate the TNC operations at PSP Airport,
then the fee schedule for the TNCs may need to be increased to cover all or a portion
of these expenses.
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Thomas olan, A.A.E. Edward Z. otkin
Executive Director, Airport City Attorney
David H. Ready,
City Manager
Attached Exhibits:
A) October 19, 2016 City Council Staff Report
B) CPUC — Safety Requirement Excerpts of "Decision Adopting Rules and
Regulations to Protect Public Safety While Allowing New Entrants to the
Transportation Industry Current Zero Tolerance Rule"
C) Uber and Lyft Safety Policy Information
D) Map of Airport Passenger Pick Up Location Options
E) Proposed Modification to Municipal Code Chapter 1637
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DATE: October 19, 2016 LEGISLATION
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015(B) OF, AND
ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
SUMMARY
The proposed ordinance would establish a regulatory program permitting Transportation
Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, to fully operate at the Palm Springs
International Airport.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive reading of the text and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 16.02.015(B) OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Council initially discussed the proposed ordinance on August 3, 2016. After
considering the matter, Council directed the City Attorney to contact the TNC firms and
attempt to negotiate acceptance of drug testing and live fingerprinting scans as part of
the criminal background investigation process TNCs use for drivers, and thereby make
such process similar to the background checks used for local taxis operators. Both Uber
and Lyft declined. The representative for Uber forwarded to the City Attorney a letter
detailing the reasons why Uber is not comfortable with "fingerprint-based background
checks" and why they support and prefer the criminal background checks TNCs
currently utilize pursuant to the requirements of the California Public Utility Commission
(PUC). A copy of the letter is attached to this staff report as Exhibit 1.
ITEM NO.
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State law recognizes TNCs as operators who provide prearranged transportation
services (Public Utilities Code Section 5431). The PUC treats TNCs in the same general
category as limousine service providers, a classification that is distinct from taxi
providers. The level of background checks for TNC drivers is an issue that is being
discussed at the state level. Most recently, on September 28, 2016, the Governor
signed into law AB 1289 which imposed background check requirements for TNCs in
the hiring of drivers. A copy of AB 1289 is attached to this staff report as Exhibit 2. In
summary, this new law requires a TNC to conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local
and national background check for each driver. The background check is required to
include a multistate and multijurisdictional criminal records locater and a search of the
United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website. TNCs are
prohibited from employing a driver who is currently registered on the United States
Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website or has been convicted of
specified felonies, including assault or battery, domestic violence offense, or driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Overview of TNC Evolution in California
TNCs provide pre-arranged transportation services for compensation using an online-
enabled application or platform to connect drivers using their personal vehicles with
passengers. To address the evolution of this new commercial transportation mode, the
California Public Utilities Commission issued Decision 13-09-045 on September 19, 2013,
creating an Order Instituting Rulemaking on Regulations Relating to Passenger Carriers,
Ridesharing, and New Online-Enabled Transportation Services.
The proposed City of Palm Springs ordinance is an enabling ordinance that will provide
a regulatory basis for Transportation Network Companies to operate at the Airport. The
ordinance recognizes that the operational model for TNCs is unique and requires an
alternative regulatory program for addressing the opportunities presented by online ride-
sharing services provided by companies like Uber and Lyft. TNCs are regulated by the
Public Utilities Commission ("PUC'), which recognizes TNCs as charter party carriers.
Each TNC is required to have a charter party carrier permit issued by the PUC to
operate in California.
The PUC has established several requirements for TNCs operating in the State. TNCs
are not permitted to own their own fleet of vehicles. The PUC also established various
measures to ensure public safety including criminal background checks, California DMV
checks on drivers, and a 19-point vehicle inspection on all vehicles operated by drivers
providing TNC services. TNCs are also required to maintain commercial liability
insurance providing at least $1 million coverage per incident. The issuance of
Operational Permits will be conditional on compliance with all PUC requirements.
The proposed ordinance also establishes certain Airport operational rules and
regulations, including requiring drivers to park in a specific staging area to receive calls
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for service, a designated pick up area, and prohibits drivers from looping around the
Airport roadways. The proposed ordinance also establishes certain rules of conduct
consistent with Airport rules for drivers of taxis and limousines. The proposed ordinance
also establishes penalties for violating the rules, including administrative citations and
revocation of pickup privileges.
Airports allowing TNC pickups like Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose,
Spokane, Portland and Phoenix manage these commercial operations by restricting the
pickup to designated areas on the roadway systems adjacent to the terminal. The
attached Exhibits 3A and 3B provide each airport's published diagram depicting their
designated areas.
The Airport Commission's Operations Committee considered three options for TNC
designated pickup areas (see Exhibit 4) and is recommending Option C, to allocate
eight (8) spaces along the inner curb outside of the baggage claim.
• Option A: 8 spaces in the commercial vehicle lane about 500 feet south of the
baggage claim middle exit door. This area is shared by other commercial
vehicles including limos and hotel shuttles. Passengers will cross the street and
follow the sidewalk to this area and the moving traffic here is moderate because
it consists only of commercial vehicles.
• Option B: 6 spaces in the outer commercial lane adjacent to the taxicab staging
area. Passengers will cross the street in front of baggage claim at a distance of
about 80 feet from the baggage claim middle exit door and the traffic in this
location is moderate because it consists only of commercial vehicles.
• Option C (recommended): 8 spaces on the terminal's front curb, north of the
baggage claim exit. Passengers will have to walk about 100 feet from the middle
baggage claim exit door. This area will be on the main public roadway which
experiences low to high traffic volumes.
On April 20, 2016, the full Airport Commission recommended unanimously that City
Council approve the TNCs ability to pick up at the airport.
SunLine Transit, the Agency which regulates taxis throughout the Valley, has appeared
at two Airport Commission meetings to voice their concerns about allowing TNCs to
operate at PSP Airport. Attached as Exhibit 5 is a copy of SunLine's letter which
expresses its position.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, Section
15060(c)(2), the proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA because the activity will
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not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect adverse impact on the
environment. Therefore, the proposed TNC Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All commercial ground transportation providers at PSP Airport, including Taxicabs and
Car Rentals, are required to pay fees to operate. Transportation Network Companies
are also commercial operators and will be subject to paying equivalent fees. Current
pre-arranged commercial operators such as Limousine providers, are assessed a
minimum fee of $3.00 per pickup for vehicles carrying up to 9 passengers. This
minimum fee schedule is in alignment with the larger Southern California airport
network as follows:
Airport Airport Trip fee
Burbank $3.00 for 30 minutes
Orange County $3.00 per pickup
Los Angeles $4.00 per pickup
Sacramento $1.25 per pickup and $1.25 per drop-off
San Diego $2.59 per pickup plus vehicle charge
San Francisco $3.85 per pickup
Taxis at PSP Airport currently pay $2.50 for NON pre-arranged pickups and $3.00 for
pre-arranged customer pickups. Because TNCs are pre-arranged rides, the fee would
be $3.00.
Staff estimates the amount of revenue that will be generated from the new TNC trip fees
could reach $30,000 annually.
Thomas P. olan, A.A.E. David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.
Executive Director, Airport City Manager
Attachments:
Ordinance No.
Exhibit 1 — Uber Letter
Exhibit 2 —AB 1289
Exhibit 3A— Other Airport Examples of TNC Designated Areas
Exhibit 3B — Other Airport Examples of TNC Designated Areas
Exhibit 4 — Current Ground Transportation Operations, August 2016
Exhibit 5 — SunLine Transit Agency Letter
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015 (b), AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO,
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
City Attorney's Summary
The proposed ordinance establishes a regulatory program for
transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate at
Palm Springs International Airport.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The following definitions are added to Section 16.02.015(b) of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code:
"TNC Driver" means a Participating Driver, as defined in Cal Pub. Util. Code
5431(d), providing TNC services under the authority of an approved TNC Permit issued
under Chapter 16.37 of this Code.
"TNC Mobile App" means a TNC's online enabled application to connect
passengers with TNC's approved TNC Drivers.
"TNC Pick-up Area" means one or more areas of the Airport designated by the
Director where a TNC Driver may pick-up a passenger or passengers pursuant to a
Waybill.
"TNC Staging Area" means one or more areas designated by the Director of
Aviation where unassigned TNC Drivers may stage for an Airport passenger pick-up
assignment from the TNC Mobile App.
"Trade dress" means a symbol, sign, or other marking that makes a TNC Driver's
vehicle readily identifiable as a vehicle driven by a TNC Driver.
"Transportation Network Company" or "TNC" means an organization whether a
corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that
provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled
application or platform to connect passengers using their personal vehicles ("TNC
Services") and which has a current permit from the California Public Utilities
Commission to operate as a TNC in California.
"Waybill" means electronic evidence of prearranged transportation services in the
possession of a TNC Driver that shows the name of a party to be transported and the
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pick-up location for each ride.
SECTION 2. Chapter 16.37 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read:
Chapter 16.37
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY
RULES AND REGULATIONS
16.37.005 Regulatory Measures.
(a) Each Transportation Network Company and its TNC Drivers operating on the
Airport shall comply fully with all applicable state laws, this Title, and instructions issued
by the Director of Aviation.
(b) Enforcement of traffic laws shall be the responsibility of the Agency having
jurisdiction.
16.37.010 TNC Operating Permit.
(a) Prior to providing transportation services on the Airport, each Transportation
Network Company shall apply for and receive an approved Operating Permit from the
Director of Aviation.
(b) Each Transportation Network Company shall (at its own cost and expense) obtain
from all federal, state, and/or local Agencies having jurisdiction, all licenses, permits,
consents, approvals, and authorizations that may be necessary for the provision of
services at the Airport. Such documentation shall be produced for examination
immediately upon request by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department
personnel.
16.37.015 Operational Rules.
(a) TNC Drivers shall not stage, wait, or park in any areas of the Airport other than the
TNC Staging Area or the TNC Pick-Up Area nor shall TNC Drivers loop around any
Airport roadway while waiting for a passenger pick-up.
(b) After discharging passengers at the Airport, each TNC Driver shall immediately
leave the Airport or return to the TNC Staging Area.
(c) TNC Drivers shall not park, stage, or stop in such a manner as to interfere with
vehicular or pedestrian traffic at or on the Airport and shall only park, stage, or stop in
areas designated by the Director of Aviation.
(d) TNC Drivers shall only accept rides booked through the TNC's Mobile App.
16.37.020 Driver conduct and appearance.
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(a) TNC Drivers shall not enter the TNC Pick-up area of the Airport unless the TNC
Driver is in possession of a Waybill and shall remain in their Vehicles or in the
immediate vicinity (immediately adjacent to the Vehicle) at all times while at the Airport.
(b) TNC Drivers shall not solicit, persuade or urge any person (by words, gestures, or
other form of communication) to use or hire any Commercial Vehicle Operator or TNC
Driver.
(c) TNC Drivers shall maintain a professional look and appearance and shall display
an identification badge (or the equivalent through a transportation network company's
digital application) which includes a photograph and the name of the TNC Driver and
the name of the TNC Driver's company at all times while offering or providing
transportation services at the Airport.
(d) TNC Drivers shall conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner
and treat members of the traveling public with the utmost respect at all times.
(1) TNC Drivers shall not intentionally obstruct the movement of any person or
Vehicle.
(2) TNC Drivers shall not use offensive, abusive, or obscene language, gestures, or
other forms of communication while at or on the Airport.
(3) TNC Drivers shall be fully familiar with the provisions of the Passenger Bill of
Rights and shall fully abide by the terms and requirements of the Passenger Bill of
Rights, except provisions regarding receipts, taximeters, and individual driver's permits
shall not be applicable to TNC Drivers.
16.37.025 Passenger loading and unloading.
(a) TNC Drivers shall only pick up passengers for hire at the Airport at a location or
locations approved by the Director of Aviation for passenger pick-up. .
(b) All TNC Driver vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition. The exterior of
each vehicle shall be clean with a clear and visible Trade Dress. The vehicle interior
and trunk area shall be neat and clean.
(c) Each TNC Driver's vehicle operated at the Airport shall be subject to inspection by
the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel at any time to determine
compliance with these Rules and Regulations. Failure to pass any portion of the
inspection may result in the TNC Driver being prohibited from picking up and/or
dropping off passengers at the Airport until the discrepancies have been corrected to
the satisfaction of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel.
16.37.035 TNC Drivers on the AOA.
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TNC Drivers shall not operate within or on any Restricted Areas of the Airport.
16.37.040 Penalties.
The penalties for TNC Drivers who are determined by the Director of Aviation to be in
violation of these Rules and Regulations follow:
(a) Unsafe Vehicle.
(1) Suspension of privileges pending compliance.
(b) Minor violation (including, but not limited to, picking up passengers in
unauthorized areas, the TNC Driver not remaining in or adjacent to the TNC Driver's
Vehicle, soliciting, and loitering in the Airport Terminal Building) shall be subject to
administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code.
(c) Major violation (including, but not limited to, attempt to induce another to commit
an illegal act or violation of these Rules and Regulations, failure to obey a lawful order
of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel, offensive language,
gestures, failure to comply with the applicable provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights,
or other actions, or conduct that is discourteous or unprofessional) shall be subject to
administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code, except that the amount of
any fine thereof shall be two (2) times the amount specified in Section 1.06.040 of this
Code.
(d) Reckless driving, conviction of any criminal act committed at or on the Airport,
and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs shall include permanent
revocation of Airport pick-up privileges in addition to any penalty, fine, or punishment
authorized or allowed under any law.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2016.
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re: Transportation Network Companies
Dear City Attorney Holland,
Thank you for your questions about the background check process for Transportation Network
Companies (TNCs) in regards to Palm Springs International Airport. TNCs like Rasier-CA, LLC
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber) have already implemented a rigorous background check
process that ensures public safety without disadvantaging innocent Californians in need of
additional income.Additionally,this week Governor Brown signed AB 1289 which strengthens
the existing criminal background checks for TNCs statewide.
TNC Background Checks
Every person who wants to drive with Rasier-CA in California is required to undergo a
pre-screening process.The screening is perfonned on Rasier-CA's behalf by Checkr, a
third-party background check provider that is accredited by the National Association of
Professional Background Screeners. Potential drivers trust provide detailed information,
including their full name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, a copy
of their driver's license,vehicle registration, insurance, and proof of a completed vehicle
inspection. Individuals who pass the driving history screen then undergo a national, state, and
local-level criminal history check that screens a series of national, state, and local databases
including the US Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website,t the PACER
database, and several different databases used to identify suspected terrorists. Checkr also runs
the applicant through a"Social Trace," which reviews nationwide commercial data repositories
that include credit bureau data, subscription data, utilities data, shipping data, banking data, and
private employment screening data,to produce a comprehensive address history of the
individual.
Upon identifying a potential criminal record or just an address at which the applicant once lived,
Checkr sends an researcher to the relevant courthouse to find the full criminal record,if there is
one.Verifying potential criminal records at the source—the courthouse records—helps ensure
that Rasier-CA is checking the most up-to-date records.
'The sex offender registration information on the National Sex Offender Public Website is retrieved from'individual
state databases.In California,pursuant to Penal Code§290.46,the information publicly available does not include
all registered sex offenders,and may not include all out-of-state sex offenders,depending on variations in state law.
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Fingerprint-based background checks
There are limited public safety benefits to requiring fingerprint-based background checks
because of the documented incompleteness and inaccuracies of the databases used for these
checks. Fingerprint-based background check systems suffer from several well-known flaws.
First, the databases are often incomplete, and may not indicate whether a person who was
arrested was ultimately charged, found innocent, or proven guilty. California records contain
final disposition information for only 57%of arrests(and that number drops to 42%for felony
charges)2 Moreover, the FBI's Criminal Justice Information System(CJIS) is missing this
information in 51% of cases' Because of these gaps in law enforcement databases, a
fingerprint-based background check can prevent individuals from finding work—even if they
were never convicted of a crime. In fact, a 2013 NELP report shows that 600,000 Americans
may be unfairly kept from a job due to faulty FBI records.
Second,these fingerprint-based databases were never intended to be used to determine
employment eligibility. When used for purposes outside of law enforcement investigations,
fingerprint-based background checks can have a discriminatory impact on communities of color.
And the statistics bear this out—for example, nearly 50%of African-American men are arrested
by age 23, compared to 38% of white males in the same age group.'Many of these
arrests—approximately one-third, even for the most serious felonies—never'result in a
conviction.'
Criminal Background Checks v.Fingerprint-based Checks in CA
Criminal background checks begin by identifying the applicant. Rasier-CA/Checkr collect
numerous relevant documents to validate identity,compared to the CA DOJ, which relies on
fingerprints and basic identifiers alone in running a background check.
2 Orson Aguilar,Fingerprinling Lift Drivers Hurts Disadvantaged Communities(Jul. 16,2015),
htlp•//www merctinmews com/o inp ion/ci 28484105/orson aguilar fingemrintine left drivers hurts disad
vantaged-communities.
' Ellen Nakashima,FBI Mants to Exempt Its Huge Fingerprint and Photo Database From Privacy
Protections(Jun. 1,2016)
htjps://www washinetoni2ost com/world/national-securiWfbi-wants-to-exempt-its-
hn¢e r ge-orint-and-photo-database-fi•om-privacv-protections/2016/05/31/6c1cda04-244b-lle6-8690-fl
4ca9de2972 story.html.
'Study:Half ofBlackMales, 40 Percent of IVhite Males Arrested by Age 23,EurekAlert! (Jan. 1,2014)
httn://www.eurekalert.org/pub releases/2014-01/uosc-sho010314.12h2;see also Robert Branie,PhD,et
al., Cumulative Prevalence of Arrest From Ages 8 to 23 in a National Sample, Pediatrics(January 2012),
http://pediatrics.aapptiblications.org/content/I29/l/21; Brad Heath,Racial Gap in U.S.Arrest Rates:
`Staggering Disparity,'USA Today(Nov. 19,2014),
h=://www.Lisatoday.r,om/story/news/nation/2014/1 1/18/ferp-uson-black-arrest-rates/19043207/.
'Ibid.
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Rasier-CA's/Clieckr's background checks then use the information collected to validate the
identity of the applicant and identify associated aliases in an outside address locator service
database ("Social Security Trace"). Using sophisticated algorithms to find matches and partial
matches, Checkr compares the name,date of birth, and Social Security number information in
this database with the information supplied by the applicant. Rasier-CA and Checkr also pull the
applicant's driving history from the California DMV to validate the applicant's driver's license
information. In contrast,the CA DOJ relies on a fingerprint image to draw any correlation. This
does not verify identity for the many individuals whose fingerprints have never been submitted
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Rasier-CA/Checkr conducts a nationwide search to compile a list of places that the applicant
lived,worked, or had a criminal infraction record. The compiled location history provides a list
of leads for local courts where the applicant may have criminal records. The CA DOJ skips this
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records of criminal history information)
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Multi-State, Multi-Jurisdictional Inmate Records ✓
Multi-State,Multi-Jurisdictional Warrant Records ✓
Rasier-CA/Checkr also checks whether an applicant appears on specialized lists that would
automatically disqualify them. The CA DOJ also skips this step.
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Administration Most Wanted, the Office of Foreign Assets
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list)
Public Access to Court Electronic Records("PACER") database ✓
Both entities look for hits of criminal infractions in databases. As previously explained, Checkr
runs a multi-state, multi jurisdictional criminal records search to generate leads for its primary
source review of county criminal records. It also searches sex offender lists and national and
international caution lists to generate additional leads. By contrast,the CA DOJ checks its state
fingerprint-based database to generate a rap sheet with California criminal records. The CA DOJ
will also check the FBI fingerprint-based database,but only when it is specifically requested and
paid for. Relying solely on the CA DOJ and FBI databases is inadequate,however, as they lack
disposition information for around half of the arrest records. In contrast, Checkr does not rely on
criminal databases for its conclusions, but uses it to provide leads.
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Multi-State,Multi-Jurisdictional Warrant Records ✓
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Public Website
California Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry ✓
National and International Caution Lists(including FBI's Most ✓
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Public Access to Court Electronic Records ("PACER") database ✓
California Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV") database ✓
California fingerprint-based database ✓
FBI fingerprint-based database(Interstate Identification Index) ✓
When specifically requested and paid for by the entity
Finally, at this point Rasier-CA/Checkr has completed its list of U.S. local jurisdictions that are
correlated to the individual compiled from identifiers supplied by the individual,the applicant's
location history search, and the applicant's criminal infractions search. Checkr next goes to the
county courthouses within each local jurisdiction on the list to find the primary source of any
conviction information, in the courthouse records. The chart below compares Checkr's search
with California DOJ's search at local courthouses:
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applicant lived or worked
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applicant lived or worked
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criminal infraction
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criminal infraction
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fingerprint-based databases is missing the final disposition information as apart of California
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For years, TNCs have been conducting rigorous background checks that screen hundreds of
thousands of drivers each year,resulting in millions of safe rides and providing economic
opportunity for Californians. We look forward to working with the Palm Springs City Council to
provide safe,reliable rides to passengers at Palm Springs International Airport.
Sincerely,
Kellyn Blossom
California Public Policy Manager
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EXHIBIT 2
Assembly Bill No. 1289
CHAPTER 740
An act to add Section 5445.2 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
[Approved by Governor September 28, 2016. Filed with Secretary
of State September 28, 2016.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1289, Cooper. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: penalties.
(1) The Passenger Charter-party Carriers'Act defines a transportation network
company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or
other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for
compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using
their personal vehicles. A transportation network company is subject to regulation by the
Public Utilities Commission, which requires, among other things, a criminal background
check of each participating driver. A transportation network company is also required to
have a specified certificate or permit, as appropriate, from the commission, and is
subject to various other requirements. A violation of the act Is generally a misdemeanor
and subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 or by
imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 3 months, or by both that fine and
imprisonment.
This bill would require a transportation network company to conduct, or have a 3rd
party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each participating
driver, as specified. The bill would prohibit a transportation network company from
contracting with, employing, or retaining a driver if he or she, among other things, is
currently registered on the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender
Public Website, has been convicted of any of certain terrorism-related felonies or a
violent felony, as defined, or, within the previous 7 years, has been convicted of any
misdemeanor assault or battery, any domestic violence offense, driving under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, or any of a specified list of felonies.
The bill would additionally provide that a transportation network company that
violates, or fails to comply with, its provisions is subject to a penalty of not less than
$1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each offense.
(2) Existing law provides that an Investigative consumer reporting agency shall furnish
an investigative consumer report only under specified circumstances and, except as
specified, existing law also prohibits an investigative consumer reporting agency from
making or furnishing any investigative consumer report containing certain items of
Information, including, among other things, records of an arrest, indictment, information,
misdemeanor complaint, or conviction of a crime that, from the date of disposition,
release, or parole, antedates the report by more than 7 years.
This bill would, notwithstanding these provisions, authorize an investigative consumer
reporting agency to furnish an investigative consumer report to a transportation network
company about a person seeking to become a participating driver, regardless of whether
the participating driver is to be an employee or an independent contractor of the
transportation network company. The bill would provide that the prohibition on including
the criminal history information referenced above in an Investigative consumer report
does not apply to a report furnished to a transportation network company under these
provisions.
(3) Because a violation of the act is a crime, and this bill would expand the scope of
the act, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
(4) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and
school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish
procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified
reason.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 5445.2 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:
5445.2. (a) (1) A transportation network company shall conduct, or have a third
party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each participating
driver that shall include both of the following:
(A) A multistate and multijurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar
commercial nationwide database with validation.
(B) A search of the United States Department of Iustice National Sex Offender Public
Web site.
(2) A transportation network company shall not contract with, employ, or retain a
driver if he or she meets either of the following criteria:
(A) Is currently registered on the United States Department of Justice National Sex
Offender Public Web site.
(B) Has been convicted of any of the following offenses:
(i) A violent felony, as defined in Section 667.5 of the Penal Code.
(ii) A violation of Section 11413, 11418, 11418.5, or 11419 of the Penal Code.
(3) A transportation network company shall not contract with, employ, or retain a
driver If he or she has been convicted of any of the following offenses within the previous
seven years.
(A) Misdemeanor assault or battery.
(B) A domestic violence offense.
(C) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(D) A felony violation of Section 18540 of the Elections Code, or of Section 67, 68, 85,
86, 92, 93, 137, 138, 165, 518, 530, or 18500 of, subdivision (a) of Section 484 of,
subdivision (a) of Section 487 of, or subdivision (b) of Section 25540 of, the Penal Code.
(4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply regarding a conviction of any offense
committed in another jurisdiction that Includes all of the elements of any of the offenses
described or defined in those paragraphs.
(5) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent a transportation network
company from imposing additional standards.
(b) A transportation network company that violates, or fails to comply with, this
section is subject to a penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more
than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense.
(c) (1) Notwithstanding Section 1786.12 of the Civil Code, an investigative consumer
reporting agency may furnish an investigative consumer report to a transportation
network company about a person seeking to become a participating driver, regardless of
whether the participating driver Is to be an employee or an independent contractor of
the transportation network company.
(2) Paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 1786.18 of the Civil Code shall not
apply to an investigative consumer report furnished to a transportation network company
pursuant to paragraph (1).
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII
B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local
agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or
infraction, eliminates a crime or Infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or
infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the
definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California
Constitution.
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June 22, 2016
Mr. Robert Moon
Mayor
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Taquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dear Mayor Moon,
SunLine Services Group (SSG) is a Joint Powers Authority established in the Coachella
Valley under the laws of the State of California. One of its functions is to regulate taxicab
operations.
We, like many other municipalities, have been confronted with the destabilizing impact
of Transportation Network Companies(TNC)and their effect on the local taxi industry.
The SunLine Board, Agency staff, Taxi Operators, and Franchise Owners, have worked
collaboratively to explore regulation changes, service delivery advances to improve
customer satisfaction, and other initiatives to prevent unnecessary advantages for
TNC's over Coachella Valley Taxis.
It has come to our attention that the Airport Commission and the City of Palm Springs is
considering allowing TNC providers to pick-up customers at the Airport and potential
plans to allow TNC's to stage in areas considered more strategic than the current Taxi
staging que or in the same vicinity as Taxis. SunLine CEO, Lauren Skiver appeared at
the June 15, 2016 Airport Commission meeting and expressed the perspective of the
SunLine Board on this issue. The Board has concerns over these proposed changes
and urges the City of Palm Springs to reconsider broadening TNC service at the Palm
Springs Airport.
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We support SRA and the Taxi Industry in working collaboratively to ensure that
Agh passenger needs are met, safety at the Airport is maintained, and that decisions that
create an advantage for TNC's over Taxis are carefully considered.
Sincerely,
Kristy Franklin, Chair
SunLine Services Group Board
Cc: Bob Elsner, Chairman
Palm Springs Airport Commission
Thomas Nolan, Executive Director
Palm Springs Airport
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Cindy Cairns
From: Rick Singerman <singman7@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2016 10:29 AM
To: Citymanager- Mail Login
Subject: Good First Impressions
Dear Mr. David Ready,
As a resident of Palm Springs and a semi-retired Uber/Lyft driver,I am writing this letter out of concern for our most valuable resource,
tourism! Palm Springs has always been known as a welcoming and accommodating resort destination. But over the last 6 months or so,I
have been hearing more and more complaints from people who fly here for their vacations but can not get their Uber/Lyft after landing at the
airport. In other words,their first impression upon landing at their chosen get away destination is a distinctly negative one. The last thing
Palm Springs should want as a community that caters to tourists is a bad first impression by it's visiting guests.
A new young generation has made Palm Springs a choice destination once again. This is the same generation who has made Uber/Lyft so
widely popular all around the world. With all the new development taking place in downtown for the first time in over 20 years,our
beautiful desert destination will remain a premier destination for years to come' It would be to everyone's benefit to leave a good positive
first impression with our most valuable resource.
Richard Singerman
650 E.Palm Canyon Dr.#6
Palm Springs,CA 92264
310-909-6991
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DATE NAME TEL No. YES/NO COMMENTS
10/11/16 Megan Rosen (513) 222-7001 Yes
10/11/16 Joseph Ortega (760) 851-7911 Yes
10/11/16 Sydney Myers (951)440-0146 Yes
10/11/16 Kevin Radi (619) 944-4984 Yes
10/11/16 Norman Hasty (760) 409-4559 Yes
10/12/16 John Lewis (760) 464-8087 Yes
10/12/16 Barbara Saldano (760) 333-0924 Yes
10/12/16 Paul Gasoir (760) 774-2165 Yes
(Between the hours of 1.06 am and
1.28 am, a total of 17 calls were rec'd in
10/14/16 (All Drivers) Yes favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/14/16 PSP Resident @ 8.57 am Yes
(Between the hours of 1.36 am and
1.50 am, a total of 10 calls were rec'd in
10/15/16 (All Drivers) Yes favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/15/16 PS Resident @ 2.19 am Yes
10/15/16 Peter Cajun @ 4.49 pm Yes
(Between the hours of 1.13 am and
2.00 am, a total of 12 calls were rec'd in
10/16/16 (All Drivers) Yes favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/17/16 PS Resident @ 10.42 am Yes
10/18/16 Daniel Heist (760) 808-6201 Yes
(Between the hours of 1.26 am and
1.39 am, a total of 18 calls were rec'd in
10/19/16 (All Drivers) favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/19/16 Dennis Atwood @ 6.20 am Yes
(Between the hours of 11.32 am and
13.59 am, a total of 4 calls were rec'd in
10/19/16 (All Drivers) Yes favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/19/16 Michelle Gregg (442) 234-8338 Yes
10/19/16 Ricardo Garcia (909) 910-8168 Yes
10/19/16 Syed Imran Ahmed (951) 591-1407 Yes
10/19/16 Stephanie Bailey (760) 894-9188 Yes
10/19/16 Holly Smith (858)442-4060 Yes
10/19/16 Sam Hieronymus (951) 675-9128 Yes
10/19/16 Will Huffor (619) 981-0007 Yes
10/19/16 Steven Faye Yes
10/19/16 Crystal Cordell (951) 230-5100 Yes
10/19/16 Armand Davis (909) 636-4496 Yes
10/19/16 Edward kennedy (760) 992-4120 Yes
10/19/16 Michelle @ 1.14 pm Yes
10/19/16 Driver @ 12.04 Yes
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RE: Support of TNC Operations at the Palm Springs International Airport
Dear Council Members,
I write to express my support for allowing'Irransportation Network Companies(TNCs)such as Ly11 and
Ober to operate at Palm Springs International Airport.
Ensuring passengers and tourists have an exceptional expe-ience while visiting our world-class attractions
and travel destinations should be one of Palm Springs' top priorities.
TNCs provide safe, convenient and affordable transportation options for travelers, while providing an
economic opportunity for those seeking to earn extra income. Limousine and taxi services already operate
at Palm Springs International Airport and travelers should have the oppoltunit_y to choose whichever
transportation option that best fit their needs. Airports across California, including San Francisco
International Airport and LAX, have already bcnefitted from increased revenues and more satisfied
customers.
Further, this year I supported AB 1289, which was signed into law and requires 7NC driver background
checks, including multistate record checks and a search of the United States Department o['Justice
National Sex Offender Public website, while avoiding unnecessary requirements that would slow
innovation. This measure ensures that tourist visiting Palm Springs are safe while exploring our city.
For these reasons, I urge your support in expanding these much-needed transportation options to Palm
Springs International Airport.
Sincerely,
CFIAD MAYES
Assembly Republican Leader
4-Nn Assembly District
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Internet Association RECEIYED
CITY OF PALM SPRING::
116 OCT 19 PM 5: 21
October 19, 2016
JAMES THOMPSC T
The Honorable Robert Moon
CITY CLERK
City Hall
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
RE: Internet Association Support of TNC Operations at the Palm Springs International Airport
Dear Mayor Moon,
The Internet Association urges your support regarding the expansion of consumer transportation
options at the Palm Springs International Airport.Allowing Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) to
operate at local airports has provided cities across the country the opportunity to offer safe, affordable
options to local consumers and visitors alike.
Not only will the traveling public benefit from increased choice and affordability, but through the
inclusion of TNCs, PSP would also realize an entirely new stream of revenue. TNCs are already permitted
at numerous California airports, including SFO, LAX and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, and they
continue to work closely with airports on new state-of-the-art technologies that help with traffic flow
and management.
Airports like PSP also gain from innovative ridesharing technologies that improve transportation quality
and safety. For example,TNCs pioneered the two-way rating system for drivers and passengers,which
includes automated reviews of low-rated riders and drivers. This directly results in greater quality and
accountability. Additionally,the use of GPS technology, cashless payments, and detailed trip receipts
enhances transparency, security and overall quality.
For these reasons and more, the Internet Association is pleased to urge your support of expanding
transportation options at PSP to include TNCs. A'yes' vote ensures consumers will have access to more
affordable, sustainable, and convenient ground transportation options.
Should you have any questions about our position, please don't hesitate to contact me at (916)498-
3316, or callahan@internetassociation.ore.
Sincerely,
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Robert Callahan
Executive Director for California
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October 12, 2016
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CHAIRMAN
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3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 9226 Tim Ellis
VICE CHAIRMAN
RE: SUPPORT FOR RIDESHARING AT PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT
Dear Mayor and Council Members: Robert Hunt
SECRETARY
On behalf of the PS Resorts Board of Directors, we are writing to express Vincent Bucci
our strong support for transportation network companies (TNCs)to pick-up TREASURER
passengers at the Palm Springs Airport. Our support is consistent with our
mission to create, foster, and enhance events,attractions, and activities that
will attract visitors to Palm Springs and promote Palm Springs as a premier destination.
As you know, Palm Springs is a popular go-to tourist destination and receives visitors from all
over the world, translating into hundreds of thousands of airport passengers annually.
According to City reports, there have been over 1.2 million passengers that have utilized our
airport just in 2016 alone. However, it is not just visitors, but also residents that depend on our
airport for easy travel.
Ridesharing has become not only popular, but also commonplace. It provides an additional,
cost-effective option for residents and tourists to get around our community including our
restaurants, hotels, and hot spots.
We encourage the City Council not to require discriminatory regulations on TNCs, but rather
level the playing field by reducing unnecessary burdens on tab similar to the actions taken by
San Jo and San Diego. Allowing TNCs to pick up at the airport without unnecessary
addition I requiremen it;good for our local economy, our tourism industry, and is consistent
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REGULATION
• Transportation Network Company
— Regulated by CPUC
— Zero Tolerance Policy. No requirement to conduct any drug
or alcohol testing
— Driver Training Program. Mandatory participation not
required
— 7x7 Executive Transportation conducts web based training.
Cost is passed on to driver's
— Background Checks by name and social security number.
Must be "national". Not through FBI database.
— Driver's License checked quarterly. No requirement to enroll
in DMV employer pull notice program
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REGULATION
• TAXI
— Regulated by SSG Ordinance 2016-01 as required
by Government Code section 53075.5
— GC 53075.5 does not require background checks
— GC 53075.5 requires local authority to protect
public health, safety and welfare
— SSG requires DOJ based background check
pursuant to public health, safety and welfare
protection requirement
— SSG requires enrollment in Employer Pull Notice
Program
• REGULATION
• TAXI cont.
— SSG requires drug and alcohol testing
• Upon initial hiring
• Annually when renewing driver's permit
• Reasonable suspicion testing
• Monthly random testing
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• TNC Drivers:
— Must possess a valid California Driver's License
— Must be 21 years of age
— Must submit one (1) year of driving history
— Must pass a "national" criminal background check
including the National Sex Offender Database and
must use the drivers name and Social Security
number
— Must pass initial and quarterly driver's license
checks
— Must use their own vehicle
• TAXI DRIVERS
— Must possess a valid California Driver's
License
— Must be 18 years of age
— Must submit most recent 10 years of driving
history
— Must pass initial Drug and Alcohol testing
— Must pass DOJ based background check
including a search of the National Sex
Offender Database
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- $600 vehicle permit - $100 renewal fee, every
- $600 annual fee per three years
vehicle - Pay .33% of gross
- $0 new permit for California revenues, plus a
alternative fuel orADA $10 administrative fee to
compliant vehicle the CPUC on a quarterly
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— $95 Initial Drug and Alcohol test and
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TAXI INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
• $1,000,000 injury or death any one accident or
occurrence
• $1,000,000 injury or destruction of property any one
accident or occurrence
• $1,000,000 combined single limits of liability for primarily
bodily injury and primary property damage
• $1,000,000 Employer's liability
• Insurance provider must have an A- or better Best
Insurance Rating
• Must indemnify SSG
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state
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TNC INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
• TNC's have a "three period" insurance system
• Period one: $50,000 death and personal injury per
person, $100,000 death and personal injury per incident,
$30,000 property damage, $200,000 in excess coverage
• Period two: $1,000,000 death, personal injury and
property damage
• Period three: $1 ,000,000 death, personal injury and
property damage, $1,000,000 uninsured motorist
• No requirement as to the rating of the insurance provider
• Workers' Compensation insurance as per required by
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roughly 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 Rideshare drivers can have a positive drug
test.
This compares to 1 in 640 taxi drivers and 1 in 2001imo drivers
These numbers are realistic because in the trucking industry in 1989, 18
percent of commercial drivers had a positive finding. The Federal Motor
Safety Administration, who regulates truck drivers, has released numbers
that have shown the rate of positive drug test in this population has fallen to
less than 1 driver in 100 which compares to Norton Medical Experience
The rate of fatalities in commercial regulated drivers has fallen more than
80 percent for every one million miles they drive
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Rideshare Driver Requirements in
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The City of New York has 15000 taxis and 15000
Rideshare drivers.
1 . Rideshare drivers in New York City follow New York
City Taxi Commission rules.
2. Rideshare drivers DO drug testing required by the
City of New York Taxi Commission.
3. Rideshare drivers HAVE commercial plates.
4. Rideshare drivers in New York City HAVE
commercial insurance.
5.Why? If Rideshare drivers do not follow New York
City Taxi Commission Rules their cars are impounded.
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Exhibit B
COM/MP1/ays Date of Issuance 9/23/2013
Decision 13-09-045 September 19, 2013
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Order Instituting Rulemaking on Regulations
Relating to Passenger Carriers, Ridesharing, and Rulemaking 12-12-011
New Online-Enabled Transportation Services. (Filed December 20, 2012)
DECISION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO
PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY WHILE ALLOWING NEW ENTRANTS
TO THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
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SideCar, and Uber, and our existing TCP rules we have created the following
rules and regulations for all TNCs. The following rules and regulations shall be
applied for all TNCs effective immediately:
Safety Requirements
a) TNCs shall maintain commercial liability insurance
policies providing not less than $1,000,000 (one
million dollars) per-incident coverage for incidents
involving vehicles and drivers while they are
providing TNC services. The insurance coverage
shall be available to cover claims regardless of
whether a TNC driver maintains insurance adequate
to cover any portion of the claim.39
b) TNC drivers shall be required to provide proof of
both their personal insurance and the commercial
insurance in the case of an accident.
c) TNCs shall perform criminal background checks on
each TNC driver before the driver begins offering
service. In order to protect public safety, any person
who has been convicted, within the past seven years,
of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
fraud, sexual offenses, use of a motor vehicle to
commit a felony, a crime involving property
damage, and/or theft, acts of violence, or acts of
terror shall not be permitted to provide TNC
services.
d) TNCs shall institute a zero tolerance intoxicating
substance policy with respect to drivers as follows:
1. The TNC shall include on its website, mobile
application and riders' receipts,
notice/information on the TNC's zero-tolerance
39 TNCs must make their certificate of insurance public and the Commission will put
this certificate on its website.
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policy and the methods to report a driver whom
the rider reasonably suspects was under the
influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of
the ride.
2. The website and mobile application must include
a phone number or in-app call function and email
address to contact to report the zero-tolerance
complaint.
3. Promptly after a zero-tolerance complaint is filed,
the TNC shall suspend the driver for further
investigation.
4. The website and mobile application must also
include the phone number and email address of
the Commissions Passenger Section: 1-800-894-
9444 and CIU intake@cpuc.ca_gov.
e) TNCs shall obtain each TNC driver's driving record
before the driver begins providing service and
quarterly thereafter. Drivers with convictions for
reckless driving, driving under the influence, hit and
run, or driving with a suspended or revoked license
shall not be permitted to be a TNC driver. Drivers
may have a maximum of two points on their driving
records for lesser offenses, e.g., equipment problems,
speeding, or child safety seat violations.
f) TNCs shall establish a driver training program to
ensure that all drivers are safely operating the
vehicle prior to the driver being able to offer service.
This program must be filed with the Commission
within 45 days of the adoption of this decision.
TNCs must report to the Commission on an annual
basis the number of drivers that became eligible and
completed the course.
g) TNC drivers must possess a valid California driver's
license, be at least 21 years of age, and must provide
at least one year of driving history before providing
TNC services.
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Exhibit C
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Uber& Safety in Southern California
December 2017
Crime is a reality in every community and is something all companies face. At Uber, we believe
we have a responsibility to keep our riders and drivers safe. Below is a snapshot of some of our
safety-related efforts in California and globally.
Enhanced Background Checks
• The CPUC requires an extensive background check process for TNC drivers operating
on rideshare apps across California.
• California law requires a lifetime-lookback for violent, serious felonies, as well as a seven
year-lookback for convictions such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
misdemeanor assault or battery, and domestic violence offenses.
• Any of these will make the applicant ineligible to be a TNC driver.
• Background checks are run every year.
• If an applicant's name appears on the National Sex Offender Public Website, they will
automatically disqualify from driving.
• Uber's TNC affiliate is also enrolled in the DMV's Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program,
which allows us to receive ongoing updates if there are changes to driver records.
Working with Law Enforcement
• Uber believes we have a responsibility to appropriately cooperate with law enforcement
investigations, while also protecting the privacy of our users.
• In the U.S., Uber has a 24/7 Law Enforcement Response Team that works diligently to
provide information requests after receiving subpoenas, court orders, or search
warrants.
• Technology allows us to help streamline the process, enabling police to gather critical
information securely and quickly when and where they need it most.
• With the feedback from law enforcement officials, we also designed a new online tool to
help make investigative requests from the field more efficient.
• To help ensure law enforcement agencies are educated on our process, we meet
face-to-face with investigators to provide training on Uber's business, data and process
for legally obtaining information.
• Uber has held trainings for law enforcement agencies throughout the country. For
example, in the Los Angeles area we have held trainings for the FBI, LAPD, San
Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, CHP, and more.
Double Check Campaign
In 2017, Uber rolled out a campaign designed to raise public awareness to help avoid
people getting into the wrong car. This campaign outlined steps that urged riders to
double check car and driver data in the app before getting into vehicle. We plan to scale
up this campaign in 2018.
• For more information on the campaign, click here. In addition, we produced a flyer as a
part of the campaign, which you will find as a separate attachment.
2017 Safety Commitment
• Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic
violence in their lifetime. It can happen anywhere — in our homes, our schools, our
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workplaces, our transportation and even our public spaces. In November 2017, Uber
announced a $5 Million commitment over 5 years to help end sexual assault and
domestic violence. You can read more about that commitment Here.
• Working together with organizations like Raliance, National Network to End Domestic
Violence and NO MORE, Uber:
o Held listening sessions with local groups in markets all over the globe, including
LA.
o Developed new training for Uber customer service agents that imparts empathy
and understanding when dealing with serious incidents of this nature.
o Developed awareness and prevention messaging and are using our global scope
and scale through our in-app technology to inform millions of riders and drivers.
Every driver in the US received in-app messaging.
In-App Features To Enhance Safety
Here are a few examples of ways in which we have designed the Uber app to promote safety.
• No more street hails or waiting to find a ride.
You can start the Uber app from anywhere and wait
safely for your car to arrive. That means no
standing on the street to hail a cab or struggling to
find the nearest bus stop late at night. r,
• Never get lost. You can see the route on the map
in the app. The location is clearly marked so you
know where you are on your journey—and if you 111111 M6
are on the right route.
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share your ride details, including the specific route
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and estimated time of arrival, with friends or family
Easily share where you are with Inentls
for extra peace of mind. They'll receive a link dntl fdrn°y
where they can see in real time the name and axwMoHr
photo of the driver, the vehicle, and where you are
on the map until you arrive at your
destination—and they can do all of this without
having to download the Uber app themselves.
If you have any questions about the information here, please reach out to Sarah Ashton,
Director of Public Affairs and Policy for Uber in Southern California. Sara h.AShton!aiDUber.com.
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Trust & Safety
Consumers want safer transportation. The Lyft platform was
designed with a holistic approach to safety. A wide range of
innovative features keep both drivers and passengers feeling
confident, informed, and accountable at all times.
Criminal background check
• Driving record check
• Age 21" or older A ' '
• Valid U.S. driver license with at
least 1 year of driving history
In-app photo identification
In-app vehicle photo and license plate number
GIPS vehicle tracking
Trip summary sent to passenger email
Anonymized voice and text connection for
driver/passenger while matched
Cashless payment transaction
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24/7 Trust&Safety Team
Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy
2-way ratings after each completed ride
Automatic review of rides ending in low ratings
Automated lost and found center
HP
Background Check Reports
Safety is our biggest contribution-Innovative features like in-app driver and vehicle identification,GPS ride
tracking,two-way ratings,electronic trip summaries and a 2417 Trust&Safety team add an unprecedented level of
transparency and accountability on top of driver background checks.
Lyft relies on background screening experts-To provide quality background checks using a trace of an appli-
cant's social security number,name,and address.These background checks access county court records directly for the
most up-to-date information.
Expert background checks access records from all 50 states-Law enforcement record checks of a single
state is of limited value as people move easily between states'
Expert background checks are conducted in real time from up-to-date court record-
FBI law enforcement records may not reflect arrest information for up to 24 days or court disposition information for up to
a month,if at all'
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Company(TNC),a category distinct from all other private passenger
Transportation services. "If you look at what's being
done as for as the regulation
of drivers...is there room for
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background investigations?I
States requiring TNC driver fingerprints: Zero think there[is]."'
Cities (>250K) with Lyft TNC service: 82
Maj.Johnny Jones
Lyft cities requiring TNC driver fingerprints: Zero Commanding Officer,
Motor Carrier Compliance,
Georgia State Dept of Public Safety
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Driver Background Checks
Every driver who applies to become a part of the Lyft
community is screened for criminal offenses and driving
incidents.
Each background check includes:
A social security number trace—searches against a database of over 400 different sources
such as property deeds/mortgages,vehicle registrations, licenses and permits, US Postal Mail
Forwarding Service, utility company billing records,and other resources where the individual has
used the social security number along with a name and an address.This search generates a history
of past and present addresses and a list of names associated with those addresses, including aliases,
maiden names, nicknames and names misspelled or variously transliterated across languages.
An enhanced nationwide criminal search — searches against hundreds of millions of
records collected from all over the country, including state Department of Corrections, most wanted
lists,and outstanding warrants as a part of SterlingBackCheck criminal background screening
services.
BCounty court records— directly searches criminal records from courts within any U.S.counties
that the prior searches have identified as linked to the applicant.This search reveals any felony or
misdemeanor cases and their final outcome, or current status if the matter is still pending'
Federal criminal court records—This search identifies criminal case details and outcomes
— from any of the 94 U.S. federal district courts.
Q U.S. Department of Justice 50-state sex offender registry search—searches the
publicly available Federal Department of Justice(DOJ) Sex Offender Registry which includes real-
time listings of registered sex offenders and other violent offenders in all 50 states?
Background Check � Driving Record Check
Screens for the following crimes as Screens for the following as reported by credit
reported by credit reporting agency': reporting agency:
• Violence • Age 21+with 1 year or more of driving history3
• Sexual Offenses in the publicly • Valid personal auto insurance that meets or
available sex offender registry exceeds state requirements
• Felonies • No more than three minor violations in the
• Drug-related Offenses past 3 years
• No major or severe violations in the past 3
years(e.g. reckless driving)
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Lyft & Public Safety
With just a tap, Lyft connects passengers with friendly local
drivers providing safe, reliable rides.
Lyft Makes Our Cities Safer
Studies have shown that availability of services like Lyft in an area improve road safety,
reduce alcohol-related driving arrests by up to 51%, and reduce assault and disorderly
conduct arrests by up to 42%'
Innovations in Safety
All rides are tracked via Riders receive a trip Lyft's Trust & Safety team
GPS from start to finish, summary, which shows the proactively reviews the 360
and passengers can share driver's photo and name, degree feedback provided
their route and ETA with date and time of the ride, by the passenger and driver
friends and family easily in addition to the pickup after each ride, as well as
from their smartphone. and drop off location. providing a 24/7 critical
response phone line.
"Lyft has been the only TNC that has acknowledged that safety is not only
a priority, but there should also be some overarching rules and regulations.
We applaud Lyft for its leadership in this area."2
- California Public Utilities Commission
A Welcoming Space
Women are traditionally underrepresented in for-hire transportation — only 12.7% from
2015 BLS estimates — due to risk factors that include carrying cash and lack of passenger
information and accountability. Lyft's improvements in trust, accountability, and transparency
are key reasons why women now account for nearly 30% of drivers on the Lyft platform and
60% of passengers.
For more information or to request a presentation for your department,
contact us at OfficerTraining(Zi lyft.com
Insurance Overview
Insurers across America are moving quickly to respond to consumer
demand and bring new ridesharing insurance products to market. Lyft currently provides
insurance coverage at all parts of a ride to ensure a safe trip.
How Do Lyft's Policies Work?
The subject of insurance can be a complicated one, but it's important to know how and when
Lyft's policies respond in the event of an incident. The following is an overview of Lyft's insurance
policies.There are four coverages included. Unless otherwise noted,these coverages are in effect
from the time a driver accepts a ride request until the time the ride has ended in the app.
• Contingent Liability(coverage only when available to accept a ride request)
• Primary Automobile Liability
• Contingent Comprehensive&Collision
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist(UM/UIM)
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How Does Lyft's Liability Coverage Work?
Lyft's liability insurance is designed to act as the primary coverage from the time drivers accept
a ride request until the time the ride has ended in the app. Note: ff a driver has commercial
insurance or a Transportation Network Company endorsed policy, Lyft's policy remains excess.
Here's how it works:
• DRIVER MODE OFF • DRIVER MODE ON BUT • RIDE REQUEST ACCEPTED THROUGH
A driver's personal NOT YET ACCEPTED A RIDE THE END OF LYFT RIDE
insurance is the Lyft provides Contingent Lyft's liability coverage is primary to a driver's
insurance policy. Liability protection if personal insurance.It's designed to cover a
personal insurance doesn't. driver's liability for property damage and bodily
injury to passengers and/or third parties.
"The emergence of these new options should serve as a caution
to regulators not to get too far ahead of the market when it
comes to crafting regulatory solutions to the TNC "problem."
A draft white paper authored by California Insurance
Commissioner Dave Jones ... [is] based on the assumption
that personal insurers simply weren't interested in providing
coverage... Even in these early days, the market is quite clearly
proving those assumptions dead wrong."'
- Insurance Journal
How Does Contingent Liability Coverage* Work?
Lyft's contingent liability policy is designed to provide coverage when the app is in Driver Mode
before a driver receives a ride request in the event personal insurance does not respond.The policy
has a $50,000 maximum per person, $100,000 maximum per accident,and a $25,000 maximum for
property damage. There is no deductible under this policy.
'Coverage in this period may be modified by city or state specific requirements.
How Does Contingent Collision Coverage Work?
Lyft's contingent collision policy is designed to cover physical damage to a driver's vehicle resulting
from an accident as long as a driver has obtained collision coverage on a personal automobile
policy.The policy has a $2,500 deductible and a $50,000 maximum for physical damage to the
driver's vehicle.
How Does Contingent Comprehensive Coverage Work?
Similar to Lyft's contingent collision policy, contingent comprehensive coverage is designed to
cover physical damage to a driver's vehicle resulting from a non-collision event(for example, a fire,
vandalism, a natural disaster, etc.)as long as the driver has obtained comprehensive coverage on a
personal automobile policy.The policy has a $2,500 deductible and a $50,000 maximum for physical
damage to the driver's vehicle.
What Does UM/UIM Mean And How Does This Coverage Work?
UM stands for uninsured motorist and UIM stands for underinsured motorist. In the event of an
accident during a Lyft ride with an uninsured or underinsured motorist who is at fault, Lyft's$1M UM/
UIM policy will provide coverage for bodily injury to drivers and passengers.There is no deductible on
UM/UIM claims.
What States Are Covered By These Policies?
Our policy is available in all states in the U.S, except New York state. Some regions may have specific
requirements that modify the described coverage.
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violation of the zero tolerance policy is suspected, the driver
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investigation.
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of caution. For example, passenger feedback containing the phrase "drug store" would
trigger a Trust & Safety review because the word "drug" was used.
As a result, the overwhelming majority of the monitoring alerts prove to be non-
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INVESTIGATION AND CONCLUSION
In the course of a zero tolerance investigation, Lyft will contact the passenger for further
details relating to a suspected zero tolerance policy violation.
Prior passengers of a driver under investigation will be contacted if necessary.
If an investigation results in definitive evidence or even a strong suspicion of a zero
tolerance policy violation, the driver will be permanently deactivated.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16.37.005, 16.37.010,
16.37.015, 16.37.026 AND 16.37.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO REGULATION,
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, OPERATIONAL RULES,
PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING, AND
PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES OPERATING AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance amends Chapter 16.37 of the City's Municipal
Code relating to regulation, permitting requirements, operational
rules, passenger loading and unloading, and penalties for
Transportation Network Companies operating at the Palm
Springs International Airport.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains:
SECTION 1. Title 16, Chapter 16.37, Section 16.37.005 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC), "Regulatory Measures," is hereby amended by the addition
of a new subdivision (c) to read as follows:
(c) The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to issue such
administrative Rules and Regulations as may prove necessary and appropriate to
implement the purpose of this Chapter, i.e., provision for the safe and efficient
operation of transportation network companies at the Airport.
SECTION 2. Title 16, Chapter 16.37, Section 16.37.010 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC), "TNC Operating Permit," is hereby amended by the
replacement of subdivision (c) in its entirety, striking the existing language, and to read
as follows:
(c) Each TNC shall comply fully with all California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) Licensing requirements, including without limitation the CPUC's TNC "zero
tolerance intoxicating substance policy," adopted in Decision 13-09-045, Safety
Requirement "d," also referenced as CPUC Rulemaking 12-12-011, filed December
20, 2012, issued on September 23, 2013, as said requirements and policy may be
amended or replaced from time to time.
SECTION 3. Title 16, Chapter 16.37, Section 16.37.015 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC), "Operational Rules," is hereby amended by the addition of a
new subdivision (e) to read as follows:
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(e) TNC Drivers shall comply with all administrative Rules and Regulations issued
by the City Manager or his/her designee pursuant to Section 16.37.005(c).
SECTION 4. Title 16, Chapter 16.37, Section 16.37.025 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC), "Passenger Loading and Unloading," is hereby amended by
the replacement of subdivision (a) in its entirety, striking the existing language, and to
read as follows:
(a) TNC Drivers shall only pick up passengers for hire in a location or area
identified and designated as a TNC Pick-up Area in to accordance with a Rule or
Regulation issued by the City Manager or his/her designee pursuant to Section
16.37.005(c).
SECTION 5. Title 16, Chapter 16.37, Section 16.37.040 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (PSMC), "Penalties," is hereby amended in its entirety, striking the
existing language, and to read as follows:
The penalties for TNC Drivers determined by the City Manager or his/her designee to
be in violation of this Chapter or of any Rules and Regulations shall be as follows:
(a) Unsafe Vehicle. The City Manager or his/her designee shall suspend the
privileges, including without limitation the right to pick up or discharge passengers at
the Airport, of any TNC Driver contacted by the City Manager or his/her designee, and
determined to be driving a vehicle not in good operating condition.
(b) Minor Violations. Minor violations, including but not limited to violations of
Section 16.37.020(a), Section 16.37.020(b), and Section 16.37.025(a), shall be
subject to issuance of an administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code.
(c) Maior Violations. Major violations, including, but not limited to inducing or
attempting to induce another to violate any provision of this Chapter or any of the
Rules and Regulations, failure to obey a lawful order of the City Manager or his/her
designee, any violation of Section 16.37.020(d), failure to comply with the applicable
provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights, shall be subject to issuance of an
administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code, except that the amount
of any fine thereof shall be two (2) times the amount specified in Section 1.06.040 of
this Code.
(d) Violations of State Law. Any violation by a TNC Driver at the Airport of a
provision of State law codified in the California Penal Code or the California Vehicle
Code, and subject to enforcement by the Police Department, which violation
represents a clear and present danger to the health, safety and welfare of persons at
the Airport, including without limitation, any crime involving any degree of physical
violence, reckless driving in violation of CVC 23103, reckless driving involving alcohol
or drugs in violation of CVC 23103.5, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs in violation of CVC 23152 or 23153, shall be punishable, in addition to any
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penalty, fine, or punishment authorized or allowed under any law, by an administrative
citation with a penalty of permanent revocation of the privileges, including without
limitation the right to pick up or discharge passengers at the Airport, of any TNC
Driver.
SECTION 6. If any section or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, or contravened by
reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining sections and/or provisions of this
ordinance shall remain valid. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
adopted this Ordinance, and each section or provision thereof, regardless of the fact
that any one or more section(s) or provision(s) may be declared invalid or
unconstitutional or contravened via legislation.
SECTION 7. Neither introduction nor adoption of this Ordinance represents a "project"
for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as that term is
defined by CEQA guidelines (Guidelines) section 15378, because this Ordinance is an
organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect
physical change in the environment, per section 15378(b)(5) of the Guidelines.
SECTION 8. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2018.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Robert Moon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney
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Terri Milton
From: Keith Crosley<keithcrosley@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday,January 16,201812:08 PM
To: CityClerk;JR Roberts; Lisa Middleton; Christy Holstege; Robert Moon
Subject: In Support of Allowing Rideshare Services to Pick-up at PSP
Hello Mayor Moon and Members of the City Council,
I'm writing to show my support for allowing ridesharing services to offer direct pick-up of riders from PSP
airport, which I understand may be considered again at an upcoming Council meeting.
While I value our local taxi services (and use them when available and convenient), I also appreciate the
convenience and quality of service provided by services such as Uber and Lyft.
As a part-time resident and vacation rental permit holder (City ID #1234), I encourage our guests to use such
services during their stays as a way of minimizing the traffic and parking impacts associated with visitors,
ensuring the safety of our guests, and minimizing the ecological impacts associated with cars. (Additionally,
we were one of the first destinations in Palm Springs to partner with Tesloop -- encouraging visitors from the
greater LA area to use this electric car service as a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive way
of getting to Palm Springs.)
I am regularly asked about the availability of such services: Just yesterday, I was contacted by a charming
prospective guest who inquired as to whether she and her friends could reasonably enjoy a stay at our Racquet
Club home without having their own car, writing:
"My friends and I are looking into booking a trip to Palm Springs/Desert from San Jose. We are all in our 50's
and want to be able to Uber to restaurants and whatnot."
Of course I tell our guests that ridesharing services work very well in our area now, but I'd certainly love to be
able to add that such services are also easily available immediately upon arrival at PSP.
As parking, traffic and vehicle limitations are all issues of concern for vacation rental permit holders and their
neighbors, encouraging the use of ridesharing services -- and reducing the number of dedicated vehicles
associated with guests -- would seem to be of benefit in this area.
(While I'll note that such concerns may be overblown -- I note that there have been more than 150 calls to the
VR Hotline that mention "cars/vehicles/parking", but only about 16 vehicle-related citations in the 38 weeks
since enforcement of Ordinance No. 1918 began -- I am supportive of anything we can do to reduce visitors'
reliance on their own automobiles, regardless of what form of lodging they might choose!)
On a personal note:
On recent trips to Palm Springs, my wife and I have experienced situations where many flights have landed
within a short space of time and taxi availability at the airport is insufficient for demand. It's not like times past
when immediate taxi availability was nearly guaranteed! Being able to access ridesharing services directly at
the airport would be a most welcome development.
While I'm quick to suggest that one could walk over to City Hall to procure a pick-up, such suggestions are met
with the retort, "In these shoes? With this bag?" It is unwise to argue such sentiments further.
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Thanks and Best Regards,
Keith
Keith Crosley
keithcrosle�(a�icloud.com
Palm Springs residence: 130 W Racquet Club Road, #421, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Cindy Berardi
From: Anthony Mejia
Sent: Wednesday,January 17, 2018 11:46 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: FW: Safety Hazard for Pedestrians
-----Original Message-----
From: Allison McCoy [mailto:mccoy.allison82,c Pmail.coml
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:51 PM
To: Robert Moon<Robert.Moon!a?palmspringsca.mov>
Subject: Safety Hazard for Pedestrians
Hello Mayor Moon:
I am an Uber Driver as well as a resident of Palm Springs. I'm not sure if you have been made aware of how
risky it is for people crossing the street coming out of Palm Springs Airport. I am writing you because about 2
hours ago I witnessed another pedestrian who was almost hit while crossing the street. He did everything he was
supposed to do, and crossed the street when the crosswalk signaled. As he was halfway across the street, a big
truck shot right out of the airport (turned left onto el Cielo) and I heard the man scream as the truck missed him
by a hair. He froze in place for a second &the guy in the truck just plowed threw making motions with his
hand signaling the pedestrian to get out of his way. A man in his 50s or so, visibly shaken up from what he
went through, he said he felt like he was almost killed to tonight. Sadly it's is not the first time I've seen this,
it's a REGULAR OCCURRENCE. They come in turn that corner at high speeds and sometimes because it's so
dark they don't see the people crossing. I've seen cars HONK and hung people motioning with their hands
and/or make obscene comments to them even driving super close to people purposely to get them to hurry up.
One new problem that has recently begun, is disgruntled taxi cab drivers will drive right up really slow while
turning onto el cielo will start shouting at customers repeatedly exclaiming "don't take Uber!" And honk away.
Not a very nice first impression of Palm Springs for first time visitors. Its not always the traffic at fault.
Sometimes it's distracted pedestrians either talking on phone, busy looking at their app while crossing the street
without even bothering to look for oncoming traffic OR inpatient people who make a mad dash crossing the
street trying to make it across the street before they get hit.
Season will be here next month which is great but I can't help but worry about this ongoing problem . I imagine
you have already done what you could about Uber going on the airport but not sure if there is anything that can
be done at this point to make that intersection any safer or if it could be monitored at any point. Thank you for
reading.
Best,
Allison McCoy
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Cindy Berardi
From: Anthony Mejia
Sent: Wednesday,January 17, 2018 11:47 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: FW: Welcome Aboard/Uber& Lyft
From: Dean Conkle fpspdconkle(a-Dyahoo.coml
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 11:50 PM
To: Christy Holstege
Subject: Welcome Aboard/Uber & Lyft
Glad to see a fresh, young face on the council. I work next door to city hall at Desert Oasis
Healthcare. I've seen you comment on how Palm Springs needs to just let Uber and Lyft pick up
passengers at the airport. I wanted to endorse your idea! I think all you need to do is video a few
hours of the current process these services and customers go through. It is an unbelievable safety
hazard with the passengers having to cross El Cielo to the City Hall or Riverside County parking lot. I
don't want to see a pedestrian/auto accident happen but will that be what it takes? Let's join other
cities that now allow these services to pick up and drop off at the airport. Palm Springs is progressive
on many issues and this is another one we need to adopt.
Dean Conkle
P.S. I've never used Uber or Lyft and really don't like their business model but it is here and not
going away.
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Cindy Berardi
From: Anthony Mejia
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:48 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: FW:
From:James Harris<jharris@affiliatedpath.com>
Date:January 8, 2018 at 9:27:51 PM PST
To: "Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov" <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>
Dear Councilmember Holstege,
I support allowing ridesharing services to pick up guests at the PS airport on site.
I see this as an effective way to reduce automobile occupancy at vacation rentals.
Sincerely,
James Harris, M.D.
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error, do not use or rely upon it. Instead, please inform the sender and then delete it. Thank you.
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Cindy Berardi
From: Anthony Mejia
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 9:49 AM
To: Cindy Berardi
Subject: FW: Allow Lyft at PSP
From: Barry Schoenfeld <Barry 123s&P-mail.com>
Date: January 18, 2018 at 9:43:03 AM PST
To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege2t)almspringsca.aov>
Subject: Allow Lyft at PSP
Reply-To: <Barry123s ,gmail.com>
Dear Councilmember Christy Holstege,
This is crazy...we need to join the rest of the country, and allow Lyft...please.
Sincerely,
Barry Schoenfeld
333 E Molino Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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