Resolution No. 5067461
RESOLUTION NO. 5067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING ORANGE COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
(OCTAP) RATES OF FARE AND REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, Government code Section 53075.5 requires the City to adopt an
ordinance or resolution in regard to taxicab transportation service within the city, including
regulation of employment of taxicab drivers, establishment or registration of rates for
taxicab transportation service, and a drug and alcohol testing program; and
WHEREAS, on February 22 , 1999, the City of Cypress entered into an
interagency agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority in which the City
agreed to participate in the Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) and the
Orange County Transportation Authority agreed to provide the staff and administrative
services necessary to implement the program; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority has determined the cost
of administering the program and has established certain fees covering those costs; and
WHEREAS, OCTAP has established a schedule of rates of fare for taxicab
transportation services, which rates of fare are reasonable; and
WHEREAS, OCTAP has also established certain regulations for taxicab drivers,
insurance, equipment, mechanical condition, and other aspects of taxicab operations,
designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons utilizing taxicab services in
member cities; and
WHEREAS, OCTAP will provide all the services necessary for the City to comply
with Government Code Section 53075.5 regarding regulation of taxicab transportation
services within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approves the rates of fare and
regulations established by OCTAP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cypress
hereby:
1. Adopts rates of fare and regulations as established by OCTAP, which rates
of fare and regulations are attached hereto.
2. Authorizes the Orange County Transportation Authority to establish fees for
OCTAP permits and other services not to exceed the cost of administering the program.
3. Authorizes the City Manager or his /her designee to approve minor
modifications to the rates of fare and regulations as established by OCTAP.
4. This resolution is to take effect as of the date Ordinance 986 takes effect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 22nd day of February 1999.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
1, LILLIAN M. HAINA, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held
on the 22nd day of February 1999, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Piercy, Sondhi and Keenan
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS