HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 133-2017 (17-998)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
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South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 133 -2017
File Number: 17 -998 Enactment Number: RES 133 -2017
RESOLUTION ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY TO TALIB SALAMIN, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
REPRESENTING PENINSULA YELLOW CAB, INC. AND SERRA
YELLOW CAB, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 6.72 ( "VEHICLES FOR HIRE REGULATED ").
WHEREAS, the municipal Code (Chapter 6.72, "Vehicles For Hire Regulated ") regulates taxicab, bus
and rental car operations and establishes a specific process, regulates fares, requires that operators adhere
to specific maintenance criteria, and lists the criteria for another taxicab operator to work in the city; and
WHEREAS, for the past forty-seven years, Peninsula Yellow Cab has operated as a sole operator as long
as it could meet the needs of the community, comply with the standards set by the Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, Talib Salamin, President and Treasurer representing Serra Yellow Cab in Daly City is
acquiring the existing taxicab business of Peninsula Yellow Cab, Inc. from Peninsula Yellow Cab
Acquisition, LLC ( "Peninsula LLC "), which operated as a sole operator in South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, following sale of the company from Joseph Gilio, the City Council approved a
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Peninsula Yellow Cab Acquisition, LLC, which was
affiliated with Yellow Cab in San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, at that time, the new owner confirmed that Peninsula Yellow Cab would continue to
provide demand responsive taxicab service to residents, businesses and visitors in South San Francisco;
and
WHEREAS, the new owners of Peninsula Yellow Cab will continue to focus its service on residential,
corporate accounts, and service to hotel clients - the company will continue to provide the following
services to South San Francisco residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, following receipt of a formal application from Talib Salamin, the Police Department and
the Economic and Community Development Department investigated whether or not the new owner
would provide adequate taxicab service to residents, businesses and travelers in South San Francisco;
and
WHEREAS, the Police Department and the Planning Division believe that Peninsula Yellow Cab will
continue to adequately serve businesses and residents located in South San Francisco as follows:
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File Number: 17 -998
Enactment Number: RES 133 -2017
The applicant is assuming ownership of an existing company that meets the requirements of the
general plan and the applicable specific plan.
The applicant's business plan meets the demand of the public for the service.
The new ownership will continue to provide the additional service that was granted to the existing
company, such as contracts with South San Francisco businesses and San Mateo County's program that
provide services to seniors and handicapped.
The applicant is financially responsible and has the experience to provide the service to residents and
businesses in South San Francisco.
The Police Department has determined that the applicant meets the City's requirements for issuance of
the Certificate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does
hereby resolve as follows:
The foregoing recitals are true, correct, and incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council finds that the requirements of Chapter 6.72 regarding an application for Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity have been met, and hereby approves Peninsula Yellow Cab's application.
The City Council hereby issues a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Talib Salamin, President
and Treasurer on behalf of Peninsula Yellow Cab, Inc., in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter
6.72 ( "Vehicles For Hire Regulated ")
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
At a meeting of the City Council on 10/11/2017, a motion was made by Richard Garbarino, seconded by
Liza Normandy, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Vice Mayor Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember
Matsumoto, Mayor Gypta, and CouncilmemberAddiego
Attest b
Martine
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City Council Meeting
Wed. 10/11/17
Item #15
Peninsula Yellow Cab
Application for a Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity
City Council Public Hearing
October 1 1 , 2017
Peninsula Yellow Cab
Peninsula Yellow Cab being acquired by Serra Cab (Applicant)
For 40 years, Peninsula Yellow Cab has been the city's sole
taxicab operator
They operate 40 taxicabs in SSF
4 New owners have business plan showing:
Growth projections
Ability to expand operations in order to meet anticipated demand
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Certificate of Convenience &
Necessity
As a condition of its certificate, Peninsula Yellow Cab must
meet needs of the community & comply with SSFMC
SSFMC regulates taxicab, bus and rent car operations,
including: fares, maintenance criteria & process for another
taxicab operator to work in SSF.
Any taxi operator wishing to provide service in SSF must
obtain a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.
SSFMC requires new operators to submit application, fee &
supporting documentation to Police Department.
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Staff Review Process
► Application deemed complete
Police & Planning investigate feasibility of proposed
new service.
R Police conducts background investigation(s).
Planning investigates:
General Plan & SSFMC (Title 20) consistency;
Public demand for proposed services;
Adequacy of existing mass transportation and taxicab services.
Peninsula Yellow Cab's Services
Maintain fully - staffed
radio communication
maintenance facility
dispatch office with two -way
on all vehicles, garage and
Accept calls and provide service to residents
Advanced reservations
Maintain corporate accounts
services to companies located
and Kaiser
provide special
in the East of 101 Area
All drivers must follow prescribed "Driver Rules and
Operating Procedures"
Accept payment by credit card and charge accounts
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity to the new owners of
Peninsula Yellow Cab
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