HomeMy WebLinkAbout1754 - ORDINANCES - 12/17/2008 ORDINANCE NO. 1754
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 16.02.095 TO,
AMENDING SECTIONS 16.02.015 AND 16.36.020 AND
SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 16.36.030 AND
SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 16.36.045 TO, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF USERS OF GROUND
TRANSPORTATION COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance establishes a Passenger Bill of Rights for the
benefit of the traveling public using commercial vehicle
services for ground transportation to and from the Palm
Springs International Airport. The Ordinance requires that
the Passenger Bill of Rights be displayed in each vehicle and
that violation of the provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights
would be deemed a "major violation" under the Airport rules
and regulations.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains:
SECTION 1. Section 16.02.015 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended by
adding a definition of"Passenger Bill of Rights."
"Passenger Bill of Rights" means a document prepared by the Director of Aviation in
consultation with the Airport Commission and representatives of Commercial Vehicle
Operators that summarizes general rules of conduct, consideration, and respect,
including without limitation provisions of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, that are
applicable to or expected of Commercial Vehicle Operators in providing transportation
services to traveling public and persons who use the Palm Springs International Airport.
SECTION 2. Section 16.02.095 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is added to read:
16.02.015. Appeals.
Any person or entity aggrieved by a finding, determination, notice, action or failure to act
taken under the provisions of this Title may appeal such finding, determination, notice,
action or failure pursuant to the appeal process specified in Chapter 11.72 of this Code.
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SECTION 3. Section 16.36.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended to
read:
16.36.020 Vehicle Operator conduct and appearance.
(a) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall remain in their Vehicles or in the immediate
vicinity (immediately adjacent to the Vehicle) at all times while at or on the Airport
except in those areas designated by the Director of Aviation.
(b) Commercial Vehicle Operators are prohibited from loitering or standing inside the
Airport Terminal Building while their Vehicle is in position in the Commercial Lane.
(c) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall not solicit, persuade or urge any person (by
words, gestures, or other form of communication) to use or hire any Commercial Vehicle
Operator.
(d) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall maintain a professional look and
appearance (i.e., collared and clean shirt and pants, shoes, and socks) and shall
display an identification badge which includes a photograph and the name of the
operator and the name of the operator's company at all times while conducting
Commercial Activities at the Airport.
(e) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall conduct themselves in a courteous and
professional manner and treat members of the traveling public with the utmost respect
at all times.
(1) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall not intentionally obstruct the
movement of any person or Vehicle.
(2) Commercial Vehicle Operators shall not use offensive, abusive, or
obscene language, gestures, or other forms of communication while at or on the
Airport.
(3) Commercial Vehicle Operators 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.
SECTION 4. Subsection (a) of Section 16.36.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code
is amended to read:
(a) All Commercial Vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition. The exterior of
each vehicle shall be clean with a clear and visible taxi company designation. The
vehicle interior and trunk area shall be neat and clean. A copy of the Passenger Bill of
Rights shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the vehicle, visible to all passengers.
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SECTION 5. Subsection (c) of Section 16.36.045 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code
is amended to read:
(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 properly display the Passenger Bill of Rights or to comply with the
provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights, or other actions, or conduct that is
discourteous or unprofessional.
(1) First offense—Warning.
(2) Second offense—Thirty day suspension of Airport Use Agreement and
Permit.
(3) Third offense—Permanent revocation of Airport Use Agreement and
Permit.
SECTION 5. 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 17T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008.
STEPH N P POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MES 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. 1754 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on December 3, 2008, and adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council held on December 17, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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