HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1974/01/22 Item 12
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CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: January 22, 1974
ITEM TITLE: Resolution - City's Intention to Consider an Increase of
Taxicab Fares
INITIATED BY: Director of Finance
BACKGROUND
On December 31, 1973, San Diego Yellow Cabs, Inc. and the Diamond Cab Company
petitioned for approval of taxicab rates granted by the City of San Diego.
We have reviewed the City of San Diego's rate study and taxicab operations and
bring the fOllowing observations to your attention:
1. The present indicated expense increases on October 1, 1973, for both companies
are sufficient to raise the operating expense ratio above 98.6% and warrant a
rate increase in taxicab rates. The cab owners' proposed increase of 109 in
the flag-drop rate (or 4.7% increase) is not sufficient to lower the operating
ratio below a reasonable level and thus, the proposed 109 increase appears
fully warranted from an economic standpoint.
2. The requested rate would be consistent with the surrounding communities.
National City and Imperial Beach require that rate increases need only be
filed with the City Clerk.
3. Cab meters are operated through the use of mechanical gears which are sealed in
the meter boxes and are not easily changed. If operators are required to
have different rates in Chula Vista, it would inflict an extreme hardship on
taxicab operations.
4. The Mayor should establish an Ad Hoc Taxicab Committee to draft a plan which
would adjust rates in response to expected fuel price increases. This committee
could be composed of two councilmen and one member from each cab company
serving the Chula Vista area.
5. The taxicab rates in the San Diego area will remain amongst the lowest in the
State.
ATTACHED:
Resolution [x]
Ordinance [ ]
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Financial Statement: N/A
Commission-Board Recommendation: N/A
Department Head Recommendation: That this matter be set for public hearing.
City Manager Recommendation:
Concur with Department Head
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