r-10641City Council Meeting 12 -13 -11 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10641 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE
OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF TAXICAB RULES AND
REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 2012
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica ( "City`) manages taxicab franchises to
ensure an effective and efficient taxicab fleet that meets a common standard of care;
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WHEREAS,. the Police Department of the City is authorized to adopt and has
adopted rules and regulations regarding the operation of taxicab in the City ( "Taxicab
Rules "), which rules and regulations have been filed in the office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Section 6.49.150, subdivision (b)(3), states that the amounts of the
fines for violations of the Taxicab Rules shall be set forth in a schedule of fines,
including a schedule of penalty points, established by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10543 (CCS) establishing a schedule of fines and penalty points for violations of taxicab
rules and regulations and making them part of the Taxicab Rules; and
WHEREAS, experience in administering the taxicab franchise program and
enforcing the Taxicab Rules have shown that the schedule of fines should be adjusted
to better address and improve enforcement and compliance efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The schedule of fines for violations of taxicab rules and regulations
as set forth in Attachment A are hereby established and made part of the Taxicab
Rules.
SECTION 2. Resolution Number 10543 (CCS), and any other resolution
adopting, amending, or relating to the Taxicab Rules schedule of fines for violations of
the Taxicab Rules, is hereby repealed in its entirety as of January 1, 2012.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
the same shall be in full force and effect on January 1, 2012.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATTACHMENT A: Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for Violations of Taxicab Rules
and Regulations
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SCHEDULEI
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF TAXICAB RULES
Every franchisee, vehicle permittee and driver who does not comply fully with any one or more of the
Department's rules and regulations, with the terms and conditions of a taxicab franchise or the Santa
Monica Municipal Code shall be guilty of a violation and subject to the penalty schedule as shown in the
brackets at the end of each rule. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and
distinct violation. If a penalty due date falls on a weekend or holiday, penalties are due the next City
business day.
Any suspension of a permit shall be recorded on the driver's Department Permit Suspension Record and
will be considered when applying Taxicab Rule 306f. A permittee must serve a suspension during a
period of time in which the Taxicab Driver's Permit has been physically turned in to the City.
Penalty Points for Franchisee Monetary Penalty Increments
The monetary penalty for franchisee violations shall be equal to one penalty point for each $100
increment of fine indicated in this Schedule. Penalties shall accumulate without limit.
Suspension of Franchisee's Franchise
Whenever the cumulative amount of the monetary penalty assessed against any franchisee for any
calendar quarter period exceeds $10,000, the franchisee's franchise is subject to immediate suspension.
LEGEND:
S = Suspension
R = Revocation
IOS = Immediate Out of Service (Driver and /or Vehicle) at the Full Discretion of the Police
PROGRESSIVE PENALTY SCHEDULES
The following progressive penalties shall be applied when the same driver, vehicle permittee, or franchisee is guilty of a second or subsequent
violation of the same rule or any combination of the rules listed for the same Progressive Penalty Schedule within any 24 -month period. When
IOS appears in a penalty, a driver or vehicle may be placed in an Immediate Out of Service status at the absolute discretion of the Police Officer.
Penalties
Penalties
- Penalties '-
Penalties
`: Penalties
I Franchisee
First Violation
Second Violation
Third Violation
Fourth or More Violation
Penalty',
Suspension
$300 to $500
IDS
$500 to $750
N/A
Schedules
Driver or
_
Driver or
Driver or
Driver or
$2,500 to $5,000
IDS
Vehicle
*- Franchisee
Vehicle
Franchisee
Vehicle
Franchisee
Vehicle
Franchisee
IOS `;
Permittee
Permittee
". Permittee -
Permittee
$250to$500
or
Schedule
$50
$50
$100
$100
$150
$150
Suspension
$500
105
Schedule B
N/A
'; $100
N/A '.
s$200
N/A
$300 '.
N/A
$500
$250 to $500
$500 to $1,000
or
$500to
or
See
Schedule C
Suspension
$1,000
Suspension
$2,500
Penalties
N/A
N/A
Conduct/ Public Safety
10S
IDS
.$1,000 to
$5,000 to
$5,000
$10,000
Schedule
N/A
N/A
or
See
Penalties
N/A
N/A
Suspension
Conduct /Public Safety:
IDS
IDS
Penalties
Conduct/ Public safety Violation
Driver or
Vehicle
I Franchisee
Permittee
$250 to $1000
or
Suspension
$300 to $500
IDS
$500 to $750
N/A
IDS
$1,000 to $2,500
or
Revocation
$2,500 to $5,000
IDS
$5000 to $10,000 '.
or
N/A
Revocation
IOS `;
PENALTY BY RULE
Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule'
201a.
Schedule D
201b.
Schedule C
202.
Schedule D
203.
Schedule D
204.
Schedule B- Conduct
205.
Schedule B- Conduct
206.
Schedule B - Conduct
207.
Schedule D- conduct
208.
Schedule B- Conduct
209.
Schedule A- Conduct or B- Conduct
210.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
211.
Schedule B
212.
Schedule B
213.
Schedule B- Public Safety
214.
Schedule A- Conduct or B- Conduct
215.
Schedule B- Public Safety
216.
Schedule D
217.
Schedule D
218.
Schedule B
219.
Schedule B
220.
Schedule B
221.
Schedule B
222.
Schedule B
223.
Schedule B
224.
Schedule D
225.
Schedule B- Public Safety
226.
Schedule B
227.
Schedule B
228.
Schedule B
229.
Schedule B
230.
Schedule A or Schedule B
231.
Schedule B
232.
Schedule B- Public Safety
233,
Schedule B
234.
Schedule B- Public Safety
235.
Schedule B
236.
Schedule B
237.
Schedule B- Conduct
238.
Schedule B- Conduct
239.
Schedule B- Conduct
240.
Schedule A- Conduct
241.
Schedule B
242.
Schedule B
Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule`
243.
Schedule B
244.
Schedule C- Conduct or Schedule D- Conduct
301.
none
302.
none
303.
none
304.
none
305.
none
306.
none
307.
none
401.
Schedule A- Conduct
402.
Schedule C- Public Safety
403a.
Schedule C- Public Safety
403b.
Schedule C- Public Safety
404.
Schedule C- Public Safety
405.
Schedule A- Public Safety
406.
Schedule A- Conduct
407.
Schedule C- Public Safety
408.
Schedule C- Public Safety
409.
Schedule C- Conduct
410.
Schedule A
411.
Schedule A- Conduct for 1st Violation, Schedule C- Conduct for 2nd Violation
412.
Schedule C- Conduct
413.
Schedule C- Conduct
414.
Schedule A- Conduct for 1st Violation, Schedule C- Conduct for 2nd Violation
415.
Schedule A- Conduct
416.
Schedule C
417.
Schedule C
418.
Schedule C
419a
Schedule A- Public Safety
419b
Schedule A
419c
Schedule A- Conduct
419d
Schedule C- Conduct
419e
Schedule A
420a.
Schedule C- Public Safety
420b.
Schedule C
420c.
Schedule A
421.
Schedule A- Public Safety
422a.
Schedule A
422b.
Schedule C
422c.
Schedule C
422d.
Schedule A- Public Safety
423a.
Schedule A- Public Safety
423b.
Schedule A- Public Safety
423c.
Schedule A- Public Safety
424.
Schedule C
Taxicab Rule
Penalty- Schedule'
425.
Schedule A- Public Safety
426.
Schedule A- Public Safety
427.
Schedule A
428.
Schedule A- Conduct
429.
Schedule A
430a.
Schedule A
430b.
Schedule A
430c.
Schedule A
430d.
Schedule A
430e.
Schedule A
430f.
Schedule A- Conduct
4308.
Schedule A- Conduct
430h.
Schedule A
4301.
Schedule A- Conduct
430j.
Schedule A- Conduct
430k.
Schedule A- Conduct
4301.
Schedule A- Conduct
430m.
Schedule A-Conduct
430n.
Schedule A
430o.
Schedule A
431.
Schedule A
432.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule C- Conduct at the Discretion of the City
433.
Schedule A
434a.
Schedule A-Conduct
434b.
Schedule A
435.
Schedule C
436.
Schedule A
437.
Schedule A
438.
Schedule A
439a.
Schedule C
439b.
Schedule C- Conduct
439c.
Schedule C
440.
Schedule A- Conduct
441.
Schedule C- Conduct
442.
Schedule A
443.
Schedule A
444.
Schedule A
445.
Schedule A
446.
Schedule A
447.
Schedule A- Public Safety
448.
Schedule A
449.
Schedule A
450.
Schedule A
451.
Schedule A
452.
Schedule A
Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule
453.
Schedule A
454.
Schedule A
455.
Schedule A
456a.
Schedule A
456b.
Schedule A
456c.
Schedule A
456d.
Schedule C
457.
Schedule A
458.
Schedule A
501.
Schedule D
502.
Schedule B
503.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
504.
Schedule B- Conduct
505.
Schedule B- Conduct
506.
Schedule B
507.
Schedule B
508.
Schedule B- Conduct
509.
none
510.
none
511.
none
512.
none
513.
none
514.
none
601.
Schedule A or Schedule B
602.
Schedule B- Public Safety
603.
Schedule A- Public Safety or B- Public Safety
604.
Schedule A or Schedule B
605.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
606.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B - Public Safety
607a.
Schedule A or Schedule B
607b.
Schedule A or Schedule B
607c.
Schedule A or Schedule B
607d.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
607e.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
607f.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
6078.
Schedule A or Schedule B
608.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B - Public Safety
609.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
610.
Schedule A or Schedule B
611.
Schedule A or Schedule B
612.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
613.
Schedule A- Conduct
614.
Schedule A or Schedule B
615.
Schedule B
616.
Schedule B
Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule
617.
Schedule B
618.
Schedule B
619.
Schedule B
620.
Schedule B
621.
Schedule B
622.
Schedule B
623.
Schedule A or Schedule B
624.
Schedule A— Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
625.
Schedule A— Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
626.
Schedule B
627.
Schedule B
628.
Schedule B
629.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B— Public Safety
630.
Schedule C or Schedule D
631.
Schedule A— Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
632.
ScheduleB — Public Safety
701.
none
702.
none
703.
none
Adopted and approved this 13th day of December, 2011.
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Richard Bloom, Mayor
I, Denise Anderson- Warren, Acting City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 10641 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the Santa Monica City Council held on the 13th day of December, 2011, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers
Noes: Councilmembers
Holbrook, McKeown, O'Connor, Shriver
Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
None
Absent: Councilmembers: O'Day
ATTEST:
Denise Anderson - Warren, Acting City Clerk