HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 18, 2016 Adjournmentallowing the Police Department to inspect vehicles; and update to the pedicab ordinance to make
the renewal process consistent with the existing taxicab ordinance on a calendar -year basis.
Mr. Fukasawa stated that staff researched other city ordinances, specifically Stockton's, regarding
sanitation and safety regulations and that many of the requirements added to the ordinance
reflect the requirements imposed on transportation companies that operate under PUC
regulations, such as the $1 million minimum insurance, background checks, vehicle inspections,
and age of vehicles.
Council Member Johnson stated he was not opposed to the end -goal of this ordinance; however,
he expressed concern with utilizing Police Department personnel to inspect vehicles and perform
background checks, stating he would rather officers utilize that time patrolling the streets.
Mr. Fukasawa stated that the Police Department was consulted in the drafting of the ordinance
and provided its feedback. Currently, the Department handles the background checks and the
vehicle inspections as part of the traffic enforcement division. Mr. Fukasawa confirmed that Lodi
has two taxicab companies and one pedicab company. In response to Council Member Johnson,
City Manager Schwabauer stated that the transit company has a contractual element that allows
the company to perform background checks on its drivers. Council Member Johnson suggested
reworking the ordinance with regard to vehicle inspections and background checks.
Mr. Fukasawa pointed out that a background check is only required for the applicant and the
ordinance change allows the Police Department the discretion to run a new background check if
there is reason to believe there is criminal history since the initial application; it is not an annual
requirement. Mr. Schwabauer stated that the background check is essentially a fingerprint check
through the computer system.
Council Member Mounce suggested the ordinance come back at a later date to address Council
Member Johnson's concerns.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer stated that the PUC regulates
limousines and that the insurance requirements are similar to those in Stockton. Mr. Fukasawa
stated the City's Risk Manager contributed to the recommendation on the insurance
requirements, and Mr. Schwabauer added that the City's insurance pool provides regulations for
the City to follow. City Clerk Ferraiolo confirmed that the two taxicab companies are operated by
individuals and both were issued owner/driver licenses.
In response to Mayor Chandler, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed that the City does not regulate Uber
and Lyft, but, in preparing the draft ordinance, Mr. Fukasawa mirrored their requirements so that
Lodi cab drivers fall under the same rules.
In response to Council Member Nakanishi, Mr. Schwabauer confirmed that Uber and Lyft operate
in Lodi; however, they are regulated by the PUC.
There was no Council action taken on this matter.
J. Ordinances - None
K. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
7:43 p.m. in memory of Dr. Narius Noori, a local physician, who passed away on May 15, 2016.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
MARK CHANDLER, Mayor
DOUG KUEHNE,
Mayor Pro Tempore
BOB JOHNSON
JOANNE MOUNCE
ALAN NAKANISHI
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 333-6702 / FAX (209) 333-6807
www.lodi.clov citvclerk(r lodi.gov
May 19, 2016
The Family of Dr. Darius Noori
IN MEMORY OF DR. DARIUS NOORI
STEPHEN SCHWABAUER,
City Manager
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO,
City Clerk
JANICE D. MAGDICH,
City Attorney
On behalf of the City of Lodi, we wish to extend our condolences to you and your
family on your recent loss. On May 18, 2016, Mayor Mark Chandler adjourned the
City Council meeting in memory of Darius Noori.
The adjournment statement will be recorded in the official minutes, which are
permanent records of the City of Lodi. We hope that in some small way this
recognition provides a degree of solace to you.
JF/pmf
Sincerely,
nnifer Ferraiolo
City Clerk