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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM V-BIZI . ~~'3rd Street ,Auburn, wA 98a0i February 20, ~O10 a Mayor Pete Lewis City of Auburn _ 25 west iVlazn Auburn, wA 98aD ~ dear Honorable Mayor Lewis: I applaud your efforts in the Photo Contests at the Si nal Li hts in the Cit of Auburn. ~ ~ As you can see sorrre of nay drivers have managed to fnd themselves '"winners'" In our contests. ~ wrll ~E~ER get win one of your contests as it is fairly common knowledge that I do not drive, and purchased Cindy's ~'axi rr~ Iay Oa9, so that people like me ~n the City of .Auburn, and Pierce County can get from Dint A to Dint ~ and back. I da hive a ~ ~ con~pla~nt about the Photo Contests and the winners. incc I do not drive, but the cars are re istered In na~~.e 5 and that the City of Auburn has nay Auburn address above on file wh the Photo Conte t ~ ~ ~ s winners do not carne to my mailing address that i an file with the City of Auburn. ~ use a mailing service aatside the city limits sa that public does riot comae to home, as ~ live a~anc I Y am disabled, and with all that has transpired since I purchased the company, ~ofl~ce broken into, vehicles tampered with, threatening phone calls, personal vehicles tampered with, aid last ui~ht, and the night before my eight dispatcher who was i~ the office at 495 ~ street NE} was scared - out of her mind by someone who was clearly stalking the office. we have than[(~(~Iy)ed the door Y 4r T locks at the ollrce, we have prat up oration detection lights far safety at the office. I am giving you a copy of the check that I have sent in to the service that fails to allow . enough time for me to assist 1n helping the Crty of Auburn detern~ne what taxicab drlve~• was involved i in violating the law, I often receive the notices AF~E~ they arc due, because, I, like rnan other business people only have tlrne to handle the nail once every two weeks, which lurn s me into . P the Interest or late fee rate, while I don't mind assisting the City of Auburn with determining - which, taxicab driver is at fault for these Photo Contest winners, I do mind that it takes iVIY TIlI~E to determine which driver i at fault, and in some cases which I know ou realm ~ y e} the drivers cla~rn that the signal lights go :from P.EEI~ to ~ELLw to RED while the are in the y { rniddie of the intersection. Ida not know, ~ a not there with them, and it uts me in the mzddle P r of a.n equation that really belongs between the City of Auburn, and the drivers, And the da not y want to pay. I am not like the farmer ow~ar, who simply challenged the photo contest and said 4'he didn't know who was driving the vehzcle at the time." He would have Down the same wa I'~n havir~ . y g loaf up revery requ.~red trr sheet 1s filed b drrver bit not b cab nu ' ~ y rnber. This requires me havzng to go through aXl of the drivers sheets which is a lot of paperwork for me}, to determine ~vho is at fault. I do not know if the farmer owners were lacy or if they were sim 1 tr in to et ~ - PY~'g g out of paying the fines. E l: i As you are probably aware, we serve a great deal of people flail ,and have made a hu e effo t ~ rt o turn the ante "bad apple" into a service that the City of Auburn, and Pierce Caunt can be rand of b adhet~in t y ~ ~ ~ o the Ong County Regulations and the Pierce County regulations..All of drivers, arc licensed b one or both counties and I don t allow my drivers to picl~ up in areas where the do not have the i i praper licensing. This is because the people of Auburn, the 11~uckleshoot Communit and y> Pierce County deserve the best, and as you l~nour ~ made a pron~~se to the Cit of Auburn that Z ~ Z would adhere to the inter local agreement that you have with ding Caun~t . . ~ ~ r~r~~ t~ ~ ~ ~ Twa of my drivers gent to ling County Licensing this weep to renew their licenses and asl~ed 'shy ding Cor~nty is allowing the "gypsy taxicab co~r~panies" to 0 orate in din Count and wh ~ ~ ~ they have to pay ~ O~.o~ to renew their licenses when other taxicabs ~ia.ond Taxi and ~ ` ~ ~ ~ streamline "~ax~, other Pierce County taxicab campanies} area er~ttin within the Cit Li~.its of ~ y Auburn, and they do not have to comply with the Interlocal agreement, As we understand it numerous complaints have been, filed against trcam~ine Taxi downed by ~i~~ce C~~dd , a.nd his ne hew ,Samuel Cudd ~ ~ ~ ~ by passengers and I~iamand Ta~~ who are lined together by cell phane~, as passengers have been telling us when they have been o enl harassed b Vince ~ y y Cuddy, when they have ordered ta~,icab from. ~ company, hand we are well curare the are y scanning our radio dispatches, and stealing fares}; fares have aisa tail ~~s that ,Streamline has l~noced on their doors, called ~heru on their ho~ue telephones, and have made u "'interestin p g tales" abo~~t me, any drivers, and I'~n fully aware that the Internet is filled with, all sons of ~nisir~forrnatian about ~~~y company. ~ can only guess whe~c it is camin~ ~.~aru. I drug test m drivers, a~~d test for alcohol randoml ~ ~ Y every one of my drivers is "clca~~," ~ have Batten. rid of tlae Dues that felt that they were "above the haw" and they have gone to work I`o~ other cab companies, namely ,',Streamline" who drive using their drivers licenses, and do not adhere to the ~nterlocal agreement that the City of Auburn has with ding Count . ~n addition our taxicab y d~'~vers have been chased by >Streatline Taxi, and have had obsce~ae estures the middle fin er g { g} made to drivers and passengers alil~e. Z've advised my drivers to "smile and. wave," and I~~T to return the obscene gestures but obscene getstr~res are not acceptable to rye, an,d should not be acceptable to anyone in the City of Auburn. one of my drivers, Steven brow was znforn~ed b In Count that due to bud y g y get cuts that the ding County Inspectors now have their time in youth ding Count cut, ~neanin the do not y g, ~ have time to came to the City of Auburn to enforce the taxicabs o eratin dawn. he p g re sa that they conform to the standards of their aura regulations. Ivey drivers feel that the have been y discrrmznated against. leaning, if they have to ga to school, and ass the written test and the p , English test, and pay for the license, and renewals that the believe that ever of y y her taxicab company operating within the City of Auburn shauld have to do the same. And the also feel y since many of the drivers wor~in for these " s taxicab co - ~ . g gyp y rnpan~es are merely~ust drlv1n urlth their driver's licenses, that the City of Auburn may want taste in, and run bacl~ round p g checl~s on the drivers who are driving the citizens of Auburn around to ensure that the citizens of Auburn are being driven around by safe, courteous, and respectable drivers, I understand any drivers point of view. The also understand that t y he duality of service, the cleanliness of vehicles, and the former "activities" that some of the former drivers that called thernse~ves, „The rebels of Auburn" were doing is simply not acre table to the communit . i k r i i s~ Apparently there was some "drug running" and some „sexuaX activities going an the -b~c~s~~t of taxicabs" and "drlv~ng passengers while being under the influence of a~cohol,~' and I'rn working with Tap P`oods as one of nay dispatchers turned over znforn~ation to their LosslPrcvntion people that one of the forcr Cuddy drivers was involved in the transpartatian of stolen goods from both locations here xn Auburn. Citizens da not understand that our rates are mandated by King County, and allowing the Pierce County taxicabs to operate in the City of Auburn means that they are operating with lower rates, and we have been accused of "ripping people off." when in fact, the companies like treai~l~ne Taxi which is operated by Vince Cuddy out of his . rental property at l9 Auburn way North, Auburn, are operating using Pierce County rates within King County, which also violates the interlocal agreement that the City of Auburn has with King CountyF I've informed the drivers that Z do not believe it is the City of Auburri's fault that King Courity rs not adhering to the King County regulations that require taxi cab inspectors to fine taxicab operations that do not belong picking up fares in Auburn because they lack the professional licenses, and the vehicle inspection tags for King County. I've informed them that ~ believe that the City of Auburn at the tune that they entered the interlacal agree.ent with Kin Count ~ ~ believed that King County was garng to handle ail of the taxicab regulations, inspections and i~ining those taxicab operations that do not belong in the City of Auburn.Since it wo~ild appear F that they presently have na intention of adhering to the interlacal agreei~cnt, hand since it would appear that they have not informed the City of Auburn of this, has this ever seriously been looked at by the City of Auburn so that the City of A.~iburn co~ild eitbez- sever their ties with King County's interlacal agreement, or that the City o~ Auburn could benefit i~anetai~ily by fining the "gypsy taxicab companies}'that illegally operate within the City of Auburn. Pierce Caunt~r does not lave any taxicab inspectors, they rely on the Pierce County hcrlff Dep-tr~ent to handle any of the bonafide complaints with drivers, lack of insurance coverage, and unsafe vehicles. zy concern has to da with this If the City of Auburn requires my drivers to adhere to the ` taxicab regulations, and tl~e ir~terlocal agreerrient that King County has with the City of ArlbLirn, and does not allow the "gypsy taxicab companies" to adhere to the interlacal agreement that the pity of Auburn has with Kirig County, then technically, {a.nd 1 am not sure if any of them would, and it would not be with .rny blessing}, this would be opening up possible legal action froi~n taxicab drivers that could easily claim "Discrimination" from ail of the coir~pariies ~~range, Yellow, reei~, P`ar west, tits}, that pick up fares in the City of Auburn, that are required by law to be in compliance with the Interlocal agreement that the City of Auburn with King County ~ would hate to see the City of Auburn caught with their pants down because the governing agency that is supposed to be en~orcir~g their awn regulations is unavailable to da this due to "budget cuts." I've also been informed by several other cities in the ~authern King County axes that they have a hard time getting taxicabs to conk to their areas because the "fares" within their cities are too small far the larger taxicabs to want to colue out to their cities for the residents of their camn~unities, we pick up everyone regardless of haw "small" a faze is, whether we back out of one driveway, and go across the street to another driveway. we serve everyone regardless of haw small or low large fare is~ And we brim a lot of business into the City of Auburn fra~n Pierce County, especially during events, and concerts} and we w~l~ serve the hasp~tality and tourism trade. L l Eck to the originai subject, there needs to ~ ~ better way to get these P~~T~ ~~TT wIlV-NEIL to immediately get pulled over on the same day that they are driving They are ail independent contractors, and are responsible ~`or their speeding tickets, taxes, etcF ~ don't drive, don't have license, as I have poor eyesight and this is my choice that ~ don't drive}, the company that zs hau.dling these photo shoots for the pity of Auburn is not sending the paperwork to my home address which is the corporation address on fife with the ta.te of Washington, and with the pity of Auburn}, thus delaying the tine I have to go through the paperwork, and the notices are not being maiied timely as well. the Photo contest winners could be identified the same days then the dispatcher on duty couid deterrulne who was dr~vln the vehiie at that time, and the qty of Auburn could issue a ticket to that driver. Thank you far yar~r attention in this entire matter. I am not trying to get out oI paying the fines; I am also not looking to get out of the cornplyzng with the Interlacal Agreement you have with Ian ount with regard to ta~1cabs operating here 1n the 1ty of Auburn, I am simply raising Borne concerns that I have with the rnterlocal Agreement, and Iail~~re by Ding bounty to investigate all af` the taxicab operations that are ii~egally picking up fares and "stealing revenue" rrarn not only the lty of .Auburn, and frarn a~i of the other taxicab operations that operate within the interlacai agreen~eut that you have with Ding bounty. ~ am not above the law like the former owners were, who have .wade false claims to nee that they didn't know about the or~tco~.e of the lawsuit they had with the pity of Auburn, and didn"t know about the professional taxicab liccuses that were required as part of that agrecn~ent}, I any earth the law, and I would expect like any other reasanabie per~~or~ would c~pect that every taxicab ope~iat~on that operates withtr~ tl~e qty of Auburn, would be adhering to those laws and regulat~ans so ~ha~ every c1~~zen 1n the ~~y a~ Auburn, and every guest to the ~t~ of Auburn is protected, and not having people who cannot pass the criminal investigations by both ding and Pierce Jaunty driving the pity of Ar~b~~rn's guests and residents around, sincerely, Lovell Transportation LLB db buddy's Tani f - I~ebarah A. Lovell Adams, ~ t f t CITY DF Peter B. Lewis, Mayo Y, 25 west Main Street ~ Auburn wA 98001 4998 ~ www.auburnwa. ov ~ 253-931 300( ~VAST~INGTaN ~ g . February24, zo~a Deborah A. Adams 3~ Z~ S 273r~ St Auburn v1lA 9Saa~-~ 80~ Dear Deborah, Thank you forwriting to me to share your concerns and your frustrations. had the opportunity to bring up the video of the infractions and watched the one cab blow through the red light, not even slowing to turn until it was already in the intersection--well past the intersection stop lines -and the other vehicles doing almost ~o in the.middle of an elementary school zone. While 1 understand that you are frustrated at how the notices are received, it does seem like the speed and stop light violations did occur. I anticipate that you do appreciate that these tickets are treated like a parking ticket and not like other traffic violations which could drive up of your insurance costs. would also want to let you know that state law directs how these photo- enforcement tickets are handled, and if the notice~process is a problem foryou, l am not sure what flexibility the City has. The state government set the policies that it is citied like a parking ticket; that it be on the car and not the driver; set the minimum fines and how the notice information would be delivered. You may already know that the City originally went to the state to .get aphoto- enforcement pragramset into law because of the number of people killed and maimed because of traffic violations. Since the inception of PhotoSAFE, no one has died at those intersections where collisions were occurring. Forthe safety of the people, proven and backed by no further deaths, and proven by a drop in serious accidents in this city, we will continue the program. Now as to how you are treated and regulated against others, l am sending copiers of your letterand attachments to our CityAttorney and Police Chief, and I will have a review of what is in place and what we can do to keep all of our people safe regardless ofwhat cab company they might employ and I thank you ®T TT?T TTY ~T n nn~ ~ ~ru n tir vnr 7 ~ ~ ~ n r~r h~zr~ 1 1.V iU V [V.'V "F` .tvLv.n.L 11111Liv 1vU IIVLnullvL,U for the information. Please also be advised That as long as your company is doing ghat it is required to do, there is no reason for anyone at King ~ounfiy to say anything that denigrates your company. If that continues, please keep me advised. vVe may need some more discussion on these issues. 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Dismiss 'd a ~np No. Callecled Ex laln Wh Char e i ~ GG 6~ - C7c7 Gn1 ~ u~ U~ 1 U (~w{~ ~ ~ ~ i~~ S L.L s z wi . r 3 p G l 4 U°Yl ~ ~ ~ o / .S~ r- ~ ~ ~ 1~ ~ ~ A~ 6 ~ ~ ~ 7 j ~~ii G ~ . 6 ~ ~ ~ - ~ ` I ,1 Cs ~ 9 ~ - ~ 7 10 ~ 11 12 13 • 14 15 16' 17 DATE: 031D1l2D1D REGISTERED OWNER (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) ~t~N'"`"'K LOVELL TRANSPORTAION LLC T PT ~ • ADDRESS (STREE , A ; . yn 718 GRIFFIN AV # 29.1 ' ' s t,~;:. yam, , r .,u:.._ ~.~-f' CITY STATE ZfP CODE ,I~ ,~r,,~~ ' a~ ~l'~';, WA 98022 ;y~ r ENUMCLAW r ~ ~ ~ _ REVISED CODE OF WASIBNGTON 4b.63.170 4~TD A.C.C,10.42 PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERAS FOR THE DETECTION OF SCHOOL SPEED ZONE VIOLATIONS. PUBLIC ~ . ~ NOTICE AND SIGNAGE AS RE UIItED BY R,C.W. 4b.63.170 AND A,C,C.10,42 HA5 BEEN PROVIDED AT THE Q ABOVE LISTED SCHOOL SPEED ZONE AND THE PROVIDED SIGNAGE CLEARLY INDICATES TO DRNERS THAT THEY ARE ENTBRING A ZONE WHERE TRAFFIC LAWS ARE ENFORCED BX AN AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERA, PLEASE NOTE THAT RECORABD Qv1AGE5 DO'CONSTTTUTE EVIDENCE OF AN , INFRACTION PURSUANT TO THE RCW 46.63.170 AND THE AUBURN CITY CODE 10.42. THIS INFRACTION WA5 NOT CpMMITTED IN MY PRESENCE; HOWEVER, BASED UPON MY REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF THE AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERA RECORDED IIvIAGES AND TIME AND DLST`ANCE MEASUREMENT DATA WHICH WA~RODUCED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE REDPLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEM STATEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY (INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS ` REFERENCE), I STATE THATA SCHOOL ZONE SPEED INFRACTION OF R.C.W. 4fi,fi1.44D AND A.C.C. ]0.42 10.12.125 DID OCCUR, TO W1T: I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED ABOVE WAS PHOTOGRAPHED AND THE VEHICLES SPEED WAS MEASURED WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE SCHOOL ZONE AT THE ABOVE STATED LOCATION AND TIME AND THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS DETERMIIVED TO BE IN EXCESS OF THE POSTED SCHOOL ZONE SPEEDLIMIT - ICES VEHICLE WAS OPERATED AT A SPEED OF 28 MPH IN A POSTED 20 MPH ZONE, I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERNRY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THE FOREGOING 15 TRUE AND CORRECT AND THIS CERTIFICATION IS EXECUTED AT AUBURN, WA. ~1^~ 7 { ~ ~ 0210912090 - fi584 • DATE ISSUED AUBURN POLICE OFFICER BADGE N0. 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VEHICLE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.300 Taxicab and for-hire license required. 6.64.310 Application. 6.64.320 Required documents. 6.64.330 Applicant requirements. 6.64.340 Vehicle requirements. 6.64.350 Insurance required. 6.64.360 Certificate of safety. 6.64.370 Vehicle standards. 6.64.380 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license expiration. 6.64.390 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license plate. 6.64.400 Taximeter. 6.64.410 Consumer information board. 6.64.420 Taxicab and for-hire licensee -responsibilities. 6.64.430 Standards for denial - Taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner. 6.64.440 Standards for suspension and revocation - taxicab or for-hire vehicle licensee. 6.64.450 Destruction, replacement, retirement of a taxicab. 6.64.460 Surrender of vehicleticense. (King County 3-2009) 6.64 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS IV. FOR-HIRE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.500 For-hire driver's license required. 6.64.510 Application. 6.64.520 Investigation. 6.64.530 Qualifications. 6.64.540 Temporary permit. 6.64.550 Application null and void. 6.64.560 Medical certification. 6.64.570 Training program. 6.64.580 Written and oral examination. 6.64.590 Driving record. 6.64.600 Standards for denial of a license -for-hire driver. 6.64.610 Standards for suspensionlrevocation -for-hire driver. 6.64.620 License issuance. 6.64.630 License expiration -for-hire driver. 6.64.640 For-hire driver operating standards. 6.64.650 Vehicle safety standards. 6.64.660 Conduct standards. 6.64.670 Taxicab meterlrates standards. 6.64.680 Driver-passenger relations standards. 6.64.690 Soliciting and cruising standards. 6.64.695 Taxi zone standards. V. ENTRY STANDARDS AND RATES 6.64.700 Taxicab -maximum number. 6.64.710 Transfer or sale of license. 6.64.720 Industry reporting. 6.64.730 Response times. 6.64.740 Annual report. 6.64.750 Determination of fare and number of licenses. 6.64.760 Rates. 6.64.770 Rate study. VI. PENALTIES 6.64.800 Infraction. 6.64.810 Misdemeanors. 6.64.820 Civil penalty. VII. MISCELLANEOUS 6.64.900 Consumer complaint hotline. 6.64.910 Passenger complaint process. 6.64.920 Renewal of license, registration or permit -late penalty. CROSS REFERENCE: Taxicab operating agreement at airport, see K.C.C. chapters 15.48 and 15.80. (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.007 - 6.64.010 I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 6.64.007 Scope of authority. Unless otherwise specifically stated, binding provisions shall apply to all licensees operating in the unincorporated areas of King County and other jurisdictions or public agencies authorized to contract for services with King County under the authorities provided in the Interlocal Agreement Act, RCW 39.34, as amended; provided, that should provisions herein conflict with those contained in any such interlocal agreement, the interlocal agreement shall supercede in all cases. (Ord. 10498 § 4,1992). 6.64.00 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter and unless the context plainly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: A. "Affiliated representative" means the individual within the service organization who has the authority to file special rates and contract agreement rates and charges for a group of affiliated taxicabs, and who is designated as the individual responsible for the receipt of any correspondence or notices pertaining to the service organization or the taxicabs or for-hire vehicles operating within the service organization. B. "Affiliated taxicab" means a taxicab associated with a service organization. C. "Alcohol" means a mixture containing no less than eighty-five percent methanol, ethanol or other alcohols, in any combination, by volume. D. "Alternative fuel" means a means for propulsion by other than gasoline or diesel fuel. "Alternative fuel" includes: 1. Alcohol; 2. Duel energy; 3. Electricity; 4. Natural gas; 5. Propane; and 6. Human power. E. "Approved mechanic facility" means a garage or repair facility that employs mechanics: 1. Who have successfully passed the examinations of, and met the experience requirements prescribed by, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; 2. Who have been awarded certificates in evidence of competence satisfactory to the director; 3. Who are authorized emission specialists certified by the Washington Department of Ecology; 4. None of whom are the owner, lessee or driver of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle or the employee of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle company; and 5. None of whom have a financial interest in a taxicab or for-hire vehicle or taxicab or for- hire vehicle company. F. "Contract agreement rate" means the rate specified in a written agreement signed by both parties in advance of the dispatch of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle for the services identified in the contract. G. "Director" means the director of the King County department of executive services and his or her duly appointed representatives. H. "Dual energy" means capable of being operated using an alternative fuel and gasoline ordiesel fuel. I. "Engage in the business of operating a taxicab or vehicle for hire" means the pickup and transportation of any fare paying passenger from a point within the geographical confines of unincorporated King County, whether or not the vehicle is dispatched from a taxicab stand or office within any other municipal corporation, and whether or not the ultimate destination or route of travel is within the confines of unincorporated King County. However, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to taxicabs or for-hire vehicles licensed by any other municipal corporation and transporting passengers from a point within the licensing municipality to a destination outside thereof, whether or not the ultimate destination or route traveled is within unincorporated King County. J. "For-hire driver" means any person in control of, operating or driving a taxicab or for-hire vehicle and includes a lease driver, owner-operator or driver of taxicabs or for-hire vehicles as an employee. (King County 3-2009) 6.64.010 - 6.64.015 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS K. "For-hire vehicle" means and includes every motor vehicle used for the transportation of passengers for hire and not operated exclusively over a fixed and definite route, except: 1. Taxicabs; 2. Passenger vehicles carrying passengers on a noncommercial enterprise basis; 3. Vehicles or operators expressly exempt by the RCW from county regulation; 4. Operators of charter boats. L. "He" means and includes in all references either he or she. M "His" means and includes in all references either his or her. N. "Independent taxicab" means a taxicab that is not affiliated with a service organization. 0. "Lease driver" means afor-hire driver who is an independent contractor or sole proprietor and who has a taxicab for-hire vehicle lease contract or other form of agreement with a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner or service organization. P. "Lessor" means an owner of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle who leases, by contract or other form of agreement, to a lease driver. Q. "Licensee" means all applicants, including for-hire drivers, vehicle owners and service organizations including the affiliated representative required to license under this chapter. R. "Motor vehicle" means every motorized vehicle by or upon which any person may be transported or carried upon a public street, highway or alley, though vehicles used exclusively upon stationary rail tracks or propelled by use of overhead electric wires shall not come under this chapter. S. "Service organization" means a group of taxicabs owned or operated by the same or various owners and using the same color scheme, trade name and dispatch services, and having an affiliated representative. T. "Special rate" means discounted rates for senior citizens and disabled. U. "Taxicab" means every motor vehicle used for the transportation of passengers for hire, where the route traveled or destination is controlled by a customer and the fare is based on an amount recorded and indicated on a taximeter or on a special fare rate or contracted agreement as permitted by this chapter. V. "Taxicab vehicle owner" means the registered owner of the vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.460, as now or hereafter amended. W. "Taximeter" means any instrument or device by which the charge for hire of a passenger-carrying vehicle is measured or calculated either for the distance traveled by the vehicle or for waiting time, or for both, and upon which the calculated charges shall be indicated by means of figures. X. "Wheelchair accessible taxicab" means a taxicab designed or modified to transport passengers in wheelchairs or other mobility devices and conforming to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and inspected and approved by the director or the director's designee. (Ord. 15263 § 1, 2005: Ord. 14199 § 121, 2001: Ord. 10498 § 1, 1992). 6.64.05 Interlocal agreement. A. The executive may execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle andlor the Port of Seattle for the purposes of coordinating and consolidating for-hire driver, taxicab and for-hire vehicle licensing, administration and enforcement, reducing duplication of licensing functions, and a sharing of license fees as agreed to by the city and county. The agreement may authorize the city to accept and investigate applications for and issue taxicab and for-hire vehicle licenses and license renewals on behalf of the county, provided that the city uses the requirements of this chapter for taxicab and for-hire vehicle licenses. The agreement may authorize the county to accept and investigate applications for and issue for-hire driver licenses and license renewals andlor taxicab vehicle licenses and license renewals on behalf of the city, provided that the city agrees to the requirements of this chapter for driver licenses andlor taxicab licenses. B. The executive is directed to begin negotiating an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle and with the Port of Seattle to accomplish the objectives stated in K.C.C. 6.64.015A. The executive shall report to the Council no later than April 1, 1994 on the status of negotiating an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle regarding regional taxicab and for-hire vehicle regulation. (Ord. 10498 § 5,1992). (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.025 - 6.64.220 6.64.025 Fees. The following nonrefundable fees for taxicab and for-hire vehicles shall apply: A. Taxicab orfor-hire vehicle license Taxicab $450.00 Wheelchair accessible taxicab No fee Taxicab late fee $45.00 For-hire vehicle $450.00 For-hire vehicle late fee $45.00 Vehicle equipment change $75.00 Change of owner: JulylDec $450.00 JanlJune $225.00 Replace taxicab plate $25.00 B. For-hi re d river Taxicab and for-hire license $95.00 Late fee $15.00 I D photo $5.00 Fingerprinting per charge authorized by RCW 10.97.100 Replacement license $5.00 Training fee per contract Rescheduling fee $15.00 (Ord. 16695 § 2, 2009: Ord. 15951 § 2, 2007: Ord. 15263 § 2, 2005: Ord. 15059 § 2, 2004: Ord. 13334 § 2, 1998: Ord. 11558 § 1, 1994: Ord. 10498 § 6,1992). II. TRADE NAME AND COLOR SCHEME REGISTRATION 6.64.200 Service organization registration. A registration shall be filed by the affiliation representative with the director annually on or before August 31 on forms provided for same and shall be sworn to and notarized and include the following: A. The name, business address, and business phone number of the service organization; B. Ownership information including the names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers of any owner, or if a corporation or other business entity, of the officers and registered agent, true legal name, state of incorporation and Washington business license number, and any other information which may be reasonably required; C. The color scheme the taxicabs in the service organization will be operating under and two (2) 2" X 2" sample color chips; D. The name, address, phone number and date of birth of the affiliated representative; E. The taxicab number and the name of each taxicab vehicle owner operating under the service organization; F. Any other information as may be required by the director. (Ord. 10498 § 1992). 6.64.2 0 Color scheme. The director shall, in the interest of protecting the public from being deceived or confused, have the exclusive control in the granting of permission to use any color scheme, design, or monogram by any taxicab and/or taxicab service organization. (Ord. 10498 § 8, 1992). 6.64.220 Independent color scheme. Independent taxicab owners shall file the color scheme the taxicab will be operating under on forms provided for same including two (2) 2" X 2" sample color chips. (Ord. 10498 § 9, 1992). (King County 12-2009) 6.64.300 - 6.64.340 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS III. VEHICLE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.300 Taxicab and for-hire license required. It is unlawful to own or operate, advertise, or engage in the business of operating a taxicab or for-hire vehicle in unincorporated King County without first having obtained, for each and every vehicle so used, a taxicab or for-hire vehicle license. (Class M). (Ord. 10498 § 10,1992). 6.64.30 Application. An application shall be filed by the registered owner of the vehicle to be used as a taxicab or for-hire vehicle on forms provided by the director. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall include: A. The full name of the applicant, date of birth, social security number, business address, home address, phone number, and any other applicant information as may be reasonably required; B. If the applicant is a corporation, the corporation name, corporation's business address and telephone number, full names, titles, dates of birth, social security numbers, home addresses and phone numbers of each officer, and the name, address, date of birth, and phone number of the registered agent of the corporation, and any other corporation information as may be reasonably required; C. Vehicle information including the name and numberthe taxicab orfor-hire vehicle will be operating under, the make, model, year, vehicle identification number, Washington State license number, and any other vehicle information as may be reasonably required; D. Whether or not the applicant(s) have ever had a license suspended, revoked or denied and for what reason; E. Criminal history information of the applicant, or if a corporation, each officer and registered agent. (Ord. 10498 § 11,1992). 6.64.320 Required documents. In addition to the application required in Section 6.64.310, the applicant for ataxicab orfor-hire vehicle license shall submit the following: A. State of Washington For-Hire Certificate; B. State of Washington vehicle registration; C. Certificate of insurance as required in Section 6.64.350. D. Certificate of safety as required in Section 6.64.360. E. City of Seattle Weights and Measures vehicle inspection approval; F. Other documents as may be reasonably required. (Ord. 10498 § 12, 1992). 6.64.330 Applicant requirements. No person, or if the applicant is a corporation, no officer or registered agent, shall be issued a taxicab or for-hire vehicle license unless the following minimum applicant qualifications are met: A. Must be eighteen years of age or older; B. Must present documentation, as required by the United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, that the applicant is authorized to work andlor own a business in the United States. (Ord. 10498 § 13,1992). 6.64.340 Vehicle requirements. No person, or if the applicant is a corporation, no officer or registered agent, shall be issued a taxicab or for-hire vehicle license unless the following minimum vehicle requirements are met: A. Must meet a color scheme approved by the director; B. Must be properly insured as required in K.C.C. 6.64.350; C. Must meet the safety standards as required in K.C.C. 6.64.360; D. Must meet the vehicle standards as required in K.C.C. 6.64.370. (Ord. 10498 § 14, 1992). (King County 12-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.350 - 6.64.360 6.64.350 Insurance required. A. The applicant shall provide an insurance policy declaration or insurance binder proving compliance with chapter 46.72 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, for each taxicab or for-hire vehicle to be licensed. The policy declaration or insurance binder shall also provide that the insurer notify the director of any cancellation, in writing, at least thirty days before cancellation of the policy; B. The policy shall be issued by an admitted carrier in the state of Washington with at least an A-financial rating by A.M. Best, but the director may temporarily suspend either or both of these requirements if no other viable insurance options are available to the industry; C. King County, its officers, officials, agents and employees shall be named as an additional insured. Applicant shall provide a copy of the additional insured endorsement; D. Not include self-insured retention, nonstandard deductibles, aggregate limits, territorial restrictions, named driver requirements or any other provisions that limit insurance coverage; E. In addition, all applicants shall maintain a policy of underinsured motorist coverage which runs to the benefit of passengers. Proof of compliance will be a policy declarations or a binder of insurance indicating a minimum coverage of fifty thousand dollars per person, and one hundred thousand dollars per accident; F. If an insurance policy is cancelled, proof of a new policy must be filed before the date of cancellation or the taxicab or for-hire vehicle license is automatically suspended and must be surrendered to the director. (Ord. 15263 § 3, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 15,1992). 6.64.360 Certificate of safety. The certificate of safety required in K.C.C. 6.64.320 shall be performed by an approved mechanic facility as defined in this chapter. Such inspection shall ensure the mechanical and structural integrity of the vehicle and shall include: A. Adequate braking system including emergency or auxiliary as per the manufacturer's allowable tolerance; B. Adequate suspension system to prevent excessive motion when the vehicle is in operation; C. Adequate steering system as per the manufacturer's allowable tolerance; D. Exhaust system that is free of leaks, defects, or tampering and that meets State of Washington motor vehicle emissions standards; E. No fluid leaks, including but not limited to motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, and brake fluid; F. Air conditioning system free of CFC leaks, if the vehicle has such system; G. No excessive noise; H. Mechanically sound; I. Front end aligned. (Ord. 10498 § 16, 1992). (King County 3-2009) 6.64.370 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS 6.64.370 Vehicle standards. No taxicab or for-hire vehicle shall be operated unless it meets the minimum vehicle standards as prescribed in this section. Each taxicab orfor-hire vehicle shall be inspected by the director before it is placed into service and thereafter semi-annually. No taxicab or for-hire vehicle shall be operated without having passed inspection within the last six months. The inspection required by this section and the vehicle operating standards shall include the following: A. Current taxicab vehicle plate or for-hire vehicle decal displayed as prescribed by the director; (Class I) B. Rate posting, numbers and letters displayed as prescribed by the director; (Class I) C. Color scheme, decals and insignias as approved by the director; (Class I) D. Windshield wiping blades, switch and defroster, all fully operational; (Class I) E. Mirrors, rear and side view (2), adjustable, and free of cracks or defects; (Class I) F. The taxicab or for-hire vehicle must be equipped with four doors, and all door latches shall be operable from both the interior and exterior of the vehicle; (Class I) G. The windshield shall be without cracks, chips or defects that could interfere with the driver's vision. All other windows shall be intact and able to be opened and closed as intended by the manufacturer. The windows and windshield shall be maintained in a clean condition so as not to obstruct visibility; (Class I) H. Adequate emergency braking system; (Class I) I. Headlights shall be operable on both high and low beam. Taillights, parking lights, signal lights, back-up lights, license plate lights, emergency flashers, and interior lights shall all be operable and properly covered with factory equivalent lenses; (Class I) J. Tires, including spare, shall be properly inflated, and have a minimum tread depth of 2132 inches as determined by gauge, on all surfaces contacting the road, and free of visible defects; (Class I) K. No loose items on the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle dashboard or rear shelf; (Class I) L. Horn fully operational; (Class I) M. Interior panels free of rips or tears, interior lights, dashboard instruments and lights operating properly; (Class I) N. Floor covering on all floor areas, no metal showing, and no torn or ripped floor mats; (Class I) 0. Upholstered area and headliner to have no rips, torn seams, holes, or burns; (Class I) P. Seats shall be unbroken, fastened securely, and have no exposed springs, wires, or framework; (Class I) Q. Seat belts shall be functional and readily available for passenger use; (Class I) R. Pedals shall have rubber pads with no metal showing; (Class I) S. The trunk or luggage area must be covered either with a factory covering or a floor carpet. This covering or carpet shall be maintained in a clean condition, free of foreign matter, offensive odors, and litter. The trunk or luggage area shall contain only the following items: 1. A spare tire (inflated); 2. Those tools or accessories necessary for the safe operation of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle; 3. Those items necessary for vehicle cleaning and passenger safety andlor convenience; 4. A serviceable tire jack. (Class I) T. Bumpers and body molding must be in good condition and properly attached as the manufacturer intended; (Class I) (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.370 - 6.64.400 U. General body is to be free of noticeable dents, rust or holes which would impair the appearance or serviceability of the vehicle. A violation of this section is deemed to have occurred any time one or more of the following exists: 1. There are any visible dents which exceed three (3) square feet in any single area of the exterior surface of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, provided, that the deepest point of depression is three-quarters of an inch deep or greater, or; 2. There are any visible dents which exceed four square feet of the total exterior surface of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, provided that the deepest point of depression is three-quarters of an inch deep or greater, or; 3. There are any visible dents which exceed six lineal feet of the total exterior surface of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, provided that the deepest point of depression is three-quarters of an inch deep or greater, or; 4. There are any areas of the exterior surface of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle that contain a hole larger than six square inches, or; 5. There is a visible dent which exceeds twelve inches square, provided that the deepest point of depression is more than two inches. (Class I) V. Wheels and rims straight and aligned properly. Wheels must have hubcaps or covers. Rims are to be of uniform color; (Class I) W. Two-way radio dispatch or telephone operational; (Class I) X. Meter sealed and functioning per ordinance requirements; (Class I) Y. Functional heater, defroster, and fan; (Class I) Z. Consumer information board included as prescribed by the director; (Class I) AA. Decals, posters, or any other material shall not be placed on the windows or windshield so as to obscure the driver's or passenger's view; (Class I) BB. A toplight that is activated by the use of the meter, size of the toplight and activation as prescribed by the director; (Class I) CC. Other reasonable requirements as may be determined by the director. (Ord. 10498 § 17, 1992). 6.64.380 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license expiration. All taxicab and for-hire licenses shall expire on June 30 of each year. (Ord. 15263 § 13, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 18, 1992). 6.64.390 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license plate. The director shall furnish with each taxicab or for-hire vehicle issued one or more plates, decals, or tags, bearing the taxicab or for-hire vehicle number, as assigned by the director, and the expiration year of the license. All plates, decals or tags shall remain the property of the director. (Ord. 10498 § 19, 1992). 6.64.400 Taximeter. A. Each taxicab shall be equipped with a taximeter as prescribed by the director; B. Every taximeter shall be installed at the right side of the driver, either adjoining the cowl or dashboard of the taxicab, and, except for special service vehicles, shall contain only one fare rate; C. The reading face of the taximeter shall at all times be well lighted and distinctly readable to passengers; D. Upon satisfactorily passing the meter inspection, a written notice shall be plainly posted and a security seal attached to the taximeter as prescribed by the director; E. The taximeter shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Weights and Measures Handbook #44 as now or hereafter amended. F. The taximeter must have the capacity of storing the following information: 1. Total trips; 2. Total paid miles; 3. Total miles operated; 4. Total number of fare units andlor fare dollars; 5. Total number andlor dollars for extras. (Ord. 10498 § 20,1992). (King County 3-2009) 6.64.410 - 6.64.430 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS 6.64.4 0 Consumer information board. Each taxicab or for-hire vehicle shall be equipped with a consumer information board, the size, material, and placement to be prescribed by the director. Such board shall include, at a minimum, the taxicab or for-hire vehicle name and number, the driver's for-hire driver's license number, the taxi hotline number and consumer survey and complaint cards. (Ord. 10498 § 21, 1990). 6.64.420 Taxicab and for-hire licensee -responsibilities. It is the responsibility of each taxicab or for-hire vehicle licensee to ensure that the following conditions or requirements are met and continually maintained: A. Proof of insurance as required in K.C.C. 6.64.350 is on file with the director (Class M); B. Any person driving, operating, in control of or any lessee of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle has been issued afor-hire driver's license and the license is valid (Class M); C. The taxicab orfor-hire vehicle meets the safety standards in K.C.C. 6.64.360 at all times the vehicle is operating (Class I or M); D. The taxicab or for-hire vehicle meets the vehicle standards as set forth in K.C.C. 6.64.370 at all times the vehicle is operating (Class I or M); E. The taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner shall maintain a business address and a mailing address where he can accept mail, and a business telephone in working order that can be answered during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and during all hours of operation (Class I); and F. A wheelchair accessible taxicab licensee must personally operate the vehicle a minimum of forty hours per week for at least forty weeks per year (Class I). (Ord. 15263 § 4, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 22,1992). 6.64.430 Standards for denial - Taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner. A. The director shall deny any taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner license application if he determines that the applicant, or if a corporation, any of the officers or registered agent: 1. Has made any material misstatement in the application for a license; 2. Fails to meet any of the applicant or vehicle requirements of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner licensee; 3. Has had a bail forfeiture or conviction for crimes pertaining to alcohol or controlled substances within five years of the date of application where such crime involved the use of a taxicab. B. The director may deny any taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner license application if he determines that the applicant: 1. Has had a bail forfeiture or conviction involving crimes reasonably related to the applicant's ability to operate a taxicab or for-hire business, including but not limited to prostitution, gambling, fraud, larceny, extortion, income tax evasion, provided that such bail forfeiture or conviction was within five years of the date of application; 2. Has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a taxicab or for- hire vehicle or operating a taxicab orfor-hire business which would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant will not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to vehicle requirements and the safe operation of the vehicle; 3. Engaged in the business of operating any taxicab orfor-hire vehicle forwhich a license is required while unlicensed or while such license was suspended or revoked. (Ord. 10498 § 23, 1992). (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.440 6.64.440 Standards for suspension and revocation -taxicab or for-hire vehicle licensee. A. A taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner's license shall be immediately suspended if: 1. At any time the insurance as required in K.C.C. 6.64.350 expires, lapses, is cancelled or is revoked; 2. The taximeter security seal is missing, broken or tampered with; 3. The director places the vehicle out-of-service for a violation of a vehicle standard which is found to be an immediate safety hazard and summary suspension is necessary to prevent a clear, substantial and imminent hazard to life, safety, or property; 4. The vehicle owner fails to comply with a written notice of violation or notice of correction within the prescribed time; 5. It is discovered after license issuance that the applicant or if the applicant is a corporation, any of the officers or registered agent, failed to meet the applicant qualifications or that the vehicle failed to meet the vehicle qualifications at the time the license was issued. B. The director may suspend or revoke a taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner's license if he determines that the licensee has: 1. Received a conviction or bail forfeiture for a crime that would be grounds for denial as set forth in K.C.C. 6.64.430; 2. Been found to have exhibited a record that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner licensee would not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to vehicle standards or operating requirements; 3. Allowed the operation of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle that does not meet the safety standards and the vehicle standards as set forth in this chapter; 4. Submitted a safety inspection form that was not completed by an approved mechanic facility as defined in this chapter; 5. Provided false information in connection with the annual industry reporting required in this chapter; or 6. If licensed as a wheelchair accessible taxicab; a. failed to personally operate the vehicle for a minimum of forth hours per week for at least forty weeks per year; b. failed to provide priority service to private pay passengers in wheelchairs or other mobility devices; or c. failed to comply with any of the requirements in the wheelchair accessible taxicab demonstration project operating agreement. (Ord. 15263 § 5, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 24,1992). (King County 12-2009) 6.64.450 - 6.64.510 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS 6.64.450 Destruction, replacement, retirement of a taxicab. A. The taxicab vehicle owner shall notify the director within five working days whenever a taxicab is destroyed, rendered permanently inoperable, or is sold. B. A replacement vehicle must be placed in service within sixty days of the date the original vehicle is removed from service unless prior written permission has been obtained from the director. It is the intent of this section that the director in granting such permission gives due consideration to the operating situation of the permit holder on acase-by-case basis. The following guidelines are to be used in granting permission for a permit holder to take longer than sixty days in placing a replacement vehicle in service: 1. The licensee must submit a written request for an extension of time, stating the specific reason additional time is required and identifying a plan and timetable for placing the replacement vehicle in service. Written documents sufficient to substantiate the factual information contained in the request should also be submitted; 2. The plan and timetable submitted must reflect a reasonable approach for placing the vehicle in service within the shortest possible time frame; 3. An additional period of time not to exceed sixty calendar days may be granted to a permit holder in case of severe personal illness or other similar hardship; 4. An additional period of time not to exceed thirty calendar days may be granted to a licensee in case of extensive vehicle repairs or other similar reason; 5. No extensions will be granted to any permit holder who is unable to meet the basic operational costs, including liability insurance, regulatory fees and normal maintenance and repairs of operating a taxicab vehicle; 6. No more than one extension in time will be granted for each vehicle permit during its license year. C. When a permit holder permanently retires any taxicab vehicle from service and does not replace it within sixty days, the permit for each retired vehicle shall be considered abandoned and null and void. The permit holder shall immediately surrender each related taxicab plate to the director. Such abandoned permits may not be restored or transferred by any means. (Ord. 16695 § 3, 2009: Ord. 10498 § 25, 1992). 6.64.460 Surrender of vehicle license. When a vehicle has been placed out-of-service, or a taxicab or for-hire vehicle license has been suspended or revoked, the operation of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle must cease, and the vehicle license plate or decal and taxicab or for-hire vehicle license surrendered immediately to the director. (Class M) (Ord. 10498 § 26,1992). IV. FOR-HIRE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.500 For-hire driver's license required. It is unlawful for any person to drive, be in control of, or operate a taxicab in the unincorporated areas of King County without first having obtained a valid for-hire driver's license. (Class M) (Ord. 10498 § 27, 1992). 6.64.50 Application. The applicant shall file an application on a form furnished by the director, which shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall include: Name, height, weight, color of hair and eyes, residence address, place and date of birth, social security number, Washington State driver's license number, aliases, criminal history information, whether or not the applicant has ever had a license suspended, revoked, or denied and for what cause, and such other information as may be reasonably required. (Ord. 10498 § 28,1992). (King County 12-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.520 - 6.64.560 6.64.520 Investigation. All applicants for afor-hire driver's license shall be referred to the King County department of public safety for fingerprinting, and all applications shall be referred for a criminal background check. Information relating to the applicants' criminal history, including nonconviction data, shall be forwarded to the business license section for review. (Ord. 10680 § 1, 1992: Ord. 10498 § 29, 1992). 6.64.530 Qualifications. No person shall be issued afor-hire driver's license unless he possesses the minimum following qualifications as further defined in this chapter; A. Must be twenty-one years of age or older; B. Must possess a valid State of Washington driver's license; C. Must submit a physician's certification certifying his fitness as a for-hire driver upon initial application and every three years thereafter; D. Must submit a letter from the taxicab vehicle owner which has been approved by the service organization, if applicable, which indicates which taxicab(s) the applicant is authorized to operate; E. Must have completed a training program offered or approved by the director; F. Must successfully complete a written exam as further defined in this chapter; G. Must present documentation, as required by the United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, that the applicant is authorized to work in the United States. (Ord. 10498 § 30,1992). 6.64.540 Temporary permit. A. Upon application for afor-hire driver's license and successful completion of the written and oral examination, the director may, at his or her discretion, issue a temporary permit, which shall entitle the applicant to operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle pending final action upon the applicant's application for a period not to exceed sixty days from the date of the application. B. The temporary permit shall not be transferable or assignable and shall be valid only for the taxicab ortaxicabs orfor-hire vehicle or vehicles to which the permit was originally issued. C. The temporary permit shall be immediately null and void should at any time the applicant's Washington state driver's license become expired, suspended or revoked, or following the denial of an application. The permit shall remain null and void pending the resolution of any appeal as provided. D. In cases where the applicant fails to complete the license issuance process, a temporary license will not be issued, unless the incomplete license application was filed at least two years preceding the application under consideration. (Ord. 15263 § 6, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 31, 1992). 6.64.550 Application null and void. All applications for for-hire driver's licenses shall become null and void after sixty days from the date of filing if the applicant, for any reason, fails or neglects to complete the application process or obtain a license. (Ord. 10498 § 32, 1992). 6.64.560 Medical certification. A. The medical certification examination required under K.C.C. 6.64.530 shall be performed by a licensed physician who shall certify the applicant's fitness as a for-hire driver. B. The scope of the examination and the certificate form shall be prescribed by the director. C. The examination shall be required upon initial application, and every three years thereafter; provided, however, the director may at any time at his discretion require any for-hire licensee or applicant to be re-examined if it appears that the licensee has become physically or mentally incapacitated to a degree so as to render the applicant or licensee unfit for afor-hire driver. (Ord. 10498 § 33,1992). (King County 3-2009) 6.64.570 - 6.64.590 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS 6.64.570 Training program. A. All for-hire driver applicants are required to complete a training program providing information about the history and geography of the Puget Sound area, defensive driving, use of emergency procedures and equipment for the driver's personal safety, and enhancement of driverlpassengerretations, appearance and communication skills. B. The training shall be required upon initial application. Every three years thereafter, the applicant shall be required to complete a refresher course that covers, at a minimum, driver personal safety. C. The director shall assure that this training is offered by the county or offered by another public or private entity, or offered by both. If training offered by a noncounty entity, certification for purposes of obtaining or renewing a license pursuant to this chapter is contingent upon the director's approval that contents and training staff capability are equivalent to what would be provided through the county. D. A for-hire driver who operates a wheelchair accessible taxicab must successfully complete a separate training program for the special needs of passengers in wheelchairs including, but not limited to, loading and tie-down procedures and door-to-door service. (Ord. 15263 § 2005: Ord. 10498 § 34, 1992). 6.64.580 Written and oral examination. A. An applicant for an initial for-hire license shall be required to successfully complete a written and oral examination. Existing for-hire driver licensees who have not completed the written oral examination are required to do so at the time the for-hire license is renewed. B. The written examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of the chapter requirements dealing with fare determination, driver-passenger relations, conduct including the applicant's ability to understand oral and written directions in the English language, vehicle safety requirements and driver regulations, risk factors for crimes against for-hire drivers, emergency procedures and taxicab equipment for driver's personal safety. The written examination shall also test the applicant's geographical knowledge of King County and surrounding areas and local public and tourist destinations and attractions. The director shall prescribe the content of the examination. C. The oral examination shall test the applicant's ability to speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the responsibilities of a for-hire driver. D. The temporary license issued pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.540 will not be issued until successful completion of both the written and oral examination. E. The written examination is not required for the renewal of a for-hire driver's license unless the applicant's license has remained expired for more than one year. (Ord. 15263 § 8, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 35,1992). 6.64.590 Driving record. Each applicant for afor-hire driver's license shall authorize the director to obtain a current copy of his driving record from the Washington State Department of Licensing. (Ord. 10498 § 36,1992). (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.600 6.64.600 Standards for denial of a license -for-hire driver. A. For a person holding afor-hire license on the effective date of this ordinance: 1. The director shall deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has made any material misstatement in the application for a license; b. fails to meet any of the qualifications of afor-hire driver; c. has had a bail forfeiture or conviction for a crime pertaining to alcohol or a controlled substance within five years of the date of application; or d. is required to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.130. 2. The director may deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has had a bail forfeiture or conviction involving a crime pertaining to prostitution, gambling, physical violence or other crimes reasonably related to the applicant's honesty and integrity, including but not limited to fraud, larceny, burglary or extortion or reasonably related to the person's ability to operate a taxicab, if the bail forfeiture or conviction was within five years of the date of application; b. has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a taxicab that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant will not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to driver and operator conduct and the safe operation of the vehicle; or c. has been found to have exhibited a past driving record that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant would not operate the taxicab or for-hire vehicle in a safe manner. B. For a person applying for afor-hire license on or after the effective date of this ordinance: 1. The director shall deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has made any material misstatement in the application for a license; b. fails to meet any of the qualifications for afor-hire driver; c. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction for a crime pertaining to alcohol or a controlled substance; d. is required to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.130; or e. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction involving vehicular assault or vehicular homicide; or f. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction involving reckless driving. 2. The director may consider and deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction involving a crime pertaining to: (1) prostitution; (2) gambling; (3) physical violence; (4) use of a machine gun in a felony (RCW 9.41.225); (5) felonies not defined by Title 9A. RCW, if the maximum sentence of imprisonment authorized by law upon the first conviction of such felony is twenty years or more (RCW 9.94A.035); (6) criminal attempt when the crime attempted is murder in the first, murder in the second, or arson in the first (RCW 9A.28.020); criminal conspiracy when the object of the conspiratorial agreement is murder in the first (RCW 9A.28.040); (8) murder in the first (RCW 9A.32.030); (9) murder in the second (RCW 9A.32.050); (10) homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055); (King County 3-2009) 6.64.600 - 6.64.620 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS (11) manslaughter in the first (RCW 9A.32.060); (12) assault in the first (RCW 9A.36.011); (13) assault of a child in the first (RCW 9A.36.120); (14) kidnapping in the first (RCW 9A. 40.020); (15) rape in the first (RCW 9A.44.040) ; (16) rape in the second (RCW 9A.44.050); (17) rape of a child in the first (RCW 9A.44.073); (18) rape of a child in the second (RCW 9A.44.076) ; (19) child molestation in the first (RCW 9A.44.083); (20) arson in the first (RCW 9A.48.020); (21) burglary in the first (RCW 9A.52.020); (22) robbery in the first (RCW 9A.56.200); (23) rendering criminal assistance in the first if to a person who has committed or is being sought for murder in the first or any class A felony or equivalent juvenile offense (RCW 9A.76.070); (24) bail jumping if the person was held for, charged with, or convicted of murder in the first (RCW 9A.76.170); (25) leading organized crime as defined by RCW 9A.82.060 (1) (a); (26) malicious placement of an explosive in the first (RCW 70.74.270); (27) malicious explosion of a substance in the first (RCW 70.74.280); (28) malicious explosion of a substance in the second (RCW 70.74.280); (29) homicide by watercraft (RCW 79A.60.050); or (30) any crime directly related to the occupation of for-hire driver including: (a) crimes concerning honesty and integrity, including but not limited to fraud, larceny, burglary and extortion; or (b) ability to operate a taxicab; b. has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a taxi that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant will not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to driver and operator conduct and the safe operation of the vehicle; or c. has been found to have exhibited a past driving record that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant would not operate the taxicab or for-hire vehicle in a safe manner. (Ord. 13984 § 1, 2000: Ord. 10498 § 37,1992) 6.64.6 0 Standards for suspensionlrevocation. For-hire driver. A. A for-hire driver's license shall be immediately suspended/null and void if: 1. At any time his Washington State driver's license expires, is suspended or revoked; 2. It is discovered after license issuance that he fails to meet the qualifications of a for- hiredriver; 3. He is found to be in possession of controlled substances or alcohol while in control of or while operating any taxicab orfor-hire vehicle; B. The director may suspend or revoke afor-hire driver's license if he determines that the licensee has: 1. Received a conviction or bail forfeiture for a crime which would be grounds for denial as set forth i n K.C.C. 6.64.600; 2. Failed to comply with the driver standards as set forth in this chapter; 3. Been found to have exhibited a driving record which leads the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant would not operate a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle in a safe manner. (Ord. 10498 § 38, 1992). 6.64.620 License issuance. The director may obtain such other information concerning the applicant's character, integrity, personal habits, past conduct and general qualifications as will show the applicant's ability and skill as a driver of a motor vehicle for hire and his honesty, integrity and character for the purposes of determining whether the applicant is a suitable person to drive a motor vehicle for hire. If the director is satisfied that the applicant for afor-hire driver's license possesses the qualifications and is a suitable person to drive a motor vehicle for hire under the provisions of this chapter, he shall issue him afor-hire driver's license. (Ord. 10498 § 39,1992). (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.630 - 6.64.660 6.64.630 License expiration. For-hire driver. All for-hire driver's licenses shall expire one year from the date of application. (Ord. 10498 § 40,1992). 6.64.640 For-hire driver operating standards. No driver shall operate a taxicab or for- hire vehicle in violation of any of the for-hire driver standards as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 10498 § 41, 1992). 6.64.650 Vehicle safety standards. A. A driver, before starting each shift, shall check the lights, brakes, tires, steering, seat belts, taximeter seal, and other vehicle equipment to see that they are working properly. The driver shall also ensure that the state for-hire certificate, the county and/or city taxicab orfor-hire vehicle license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance card are in the vehicle. (Class I) B. A driver shall maintain the interior and the exterior of the taxicab or the for-hire vehicle in a clean condition and good repair. (Class I) C. A driver shall not transport more passengers than the number of seat belts available nor more luggage than the taxicab capacity will safely and legally allow. (Class I) D. A driver shall not drive, be in control of or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle that does not meet the vehicle standards as set forth in this chapter. (Class I) E. A driver shall allow the director to inspect the taxicab or for-hire vehicle at any reasonable time or place. (Class M) (Ord. 10498 42-46, 1992). 6.64.660 Conduct standards. A. A driver shall neither drink any alcoholic beverage while on duty or eight hours before going on duty nor have in his or her possession an open or unsealed container of any alcoholic beverage (Class M). B. A driver shall, at the end of each trip, check his or her vehicle for any article that is left behind by his or her passenger or passengers. The articles are to be reported as found property on the TAXI Hotline, as well as to the service organization, and the articles are to be returned to the service organization or affiliated representative at the end of the shift or sooner if possible. Unaffiliated taxicabs or for-hire vehicles shall deposit the articles at the records and licensing services division (Class M). C. A driver shall have in his or her possession a valid for-hire driver's license at any time he or she is driving, in control of or operating a taxicab or for-hire vehicle and the license shall be displayed as prescribed by the director (Class I). D. A driver shall comply with any written notice of violation or notice of correction by the director including removal from service (Class M). E. A driver shall not operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle when the taxicab or for-hire vehicle has been placed out-of-service by order of the director (Class M). F. A driver shall immediately surrender the vehicle license plate or decal to the director upon written notice that the vehicle isout-of-service (Class M). G. A driver shall be in control of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle for neither more than twelve consecutive hours nor for more than twelve hours spread over a total of fifteen hours in any twenty- four-hour period. Thereafter, driver shall not drive any taxicab until eight consecutive hours have elapsed (Class I). H. A driver shall not drive, operate or be in control of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle other than that designated on the driver's temporary for-hire permit (Class I). I. A driver shall not drive, be in control of or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle where the customer information board, as required under K.C.C. 6.64.410 is not present and contains the required information (Class I). J. A driver shall operate the taxicab or for-hire vehicle with due regard for the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers (Class I). K. A driver shall neither solicit for prostitution nor allow the vehicle to be used for such an unlawful purpose (Class M). (King County 3-2009) 6.64.660 - 6.64.670 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS L. A driver shall not knowingly allow the taxicab or for-hire vehicle to be used for the illegal solicitation, transportation, sale or any other activity related to controlled substances (Class M). M. A driver shall deposit all refuse appropriately and under no circumstances may litter (Class I). N. A driver shall not use offensive language, expressions or gestures to any person while the driver is driving, operating or in control of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle (Class I). 0. A driver shall not operate a wheelchair accessible taxicab unless the driver has successfully completed the special training requirements in K.C.C. 6.64.570. P. A driver shall not use a cell phone while a passenger is in the taxicab. (Ord. 15971 § 48, 2007: Ord. 15263 § 9, 2005: Ord. 10498 47 - 60, 1992). 6.64.670 Taxicab meterlrates standards. A. A driver shall not operate a taxicab that has a taximeter which is not sealed, in good working order, or accurate. (Class M) B. A driver must activate the taximeter at the beginning of each trip and deactivate the taximeter upon completion of the trip. Beginning of a trip means the point where the passenger is seated and the forward motion of the vehicle begins. (Class I) C. A driver shall assure that the meter reading is visible from a normal passenger position at all times. (Class I) D. A driver shall not operate ataxicab orfor-hire vehicle that does not have the rate posted as prescribed by the director. (Class I) E. A driver shall not ask, demand or collect any rate or fare other than as specified on the meter, required by ordinance, or pursuant to special rates or contract rates on file with the director. (Class M) F. A driver shall complete tripsheets and shall show all trips in an accurate and legible manner as each trip occurs. (Class I) G. A driver shall complete all items on tripsheets including: 1. Driver's name and for-hire license number; 2. Company name and vehicle name and number; 3. Vehicle for-hire license number; 4. Beginning and ending odometer reading; 5. Beginning and ending time of each shift worked; 6. Date, time, place or origin, and dismissal of each trip; Fare collected; 8. Number of passengers; 9. "No shows"; 10 Contract rates or special rates. (Class I) H. A driver shall allow the director to inspect the daily trip sheet at any time while driving, in control of or operating a taxicab. (Ord. 10498 61 - 68, 1992). (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.680 6.64.680 Driver-passenger relations standards. A.1. A driver shall wear suitable clothes that are neat and clean and the driver shall be well groomed at all times while on duty. 2. For the purposes of this subsection: a. "Neat and clean," as it relates to clothes, means that all clothing is clean, free from soil, grease and dirt and without unrepaired rips or tears b. "Suitable clothes" mean full-length pants, collared shirt and shoes. It shall not be permissible for any driver to wear as an outer garment any of the following: (1) undershirts or underwear; (2) tank tops; (3) body shirts (see-through mesh); (4) swimwear; (5) jogging orwarm-up suits or sweatshirts or similar attire; (6) shorts or trunks (jogging or bathing); sandals; or (8) any similar clothing; and c. "Well groomed" refers to that state of personal hygiene, body cleanliness and absence of offensive body odor normally associated with bathing or showering on a regular basis, and means that hair is neatly trimmed, beards and mustaches are groomed and neatly trimmed at all times in order not to present a ragged appearance and scalp and facial hair are combed and brushed (Class I). B. A driver shall provide his or her customer with professional and courteous service at all times (Class I). C. A driver shall not refuse a request for service because of the driver's position in line at a taxicab zone; a passenger may select any taxicab in line (Class M). D. A driver shall at all times assist a passenger by placing luggage or packages that are under fifty pounds in and out of the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle (Class I). E. A driver shall not refuse to transport in the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle: 1. Any passenger's wheelchair that can be folded and placed in either the passenger, driver or trunk compartment of the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle; 2. An assist dog or guide dog to assist the disabled or handicapped; and 3. Groceries, packages or luggage when accompanied by a passenger (Class M). F. A driver shall provide each passenger a receipt upon payment of the fare. The receipt shall accurately show the date and time, the amount of the fare, the taxicab name and number and the printed name and for-hire driver license number of the for-hire driver (Class I). G. A driver shall use the most direct available route on all trips unless the passenger specifically requests to change the route (Class M). H. A driver shall not permit anon-fare-paying passenger, or pets, to ride in the taxicab or for-hire vehicle. Validly licensed trainees, when approved by the passenger, are exempt from this requirement (Class I). I. A driver shall not refuse to transport any person except when: 1. The driver has already been dispatched on another call; 2. The passenger is acting in a disorderly, threatening or suspicious manner, or otherwise causes the driver to reasonably believe that the driver's health or safety, or that of others, may be endangered; 3. The passenger cannot, upon request, show ability to pay fare; or 4. The passenger refuses to state a specific destination upon entering the taxicab (Class M). J. A driver shall not smoke while the taxicab or for-hire vehicle is occupied without the consent of all passengers (Class I). K. A driver shall be able to provide a reasonable and prudent amount of change, and if correct change is not available, no additional charge may be made to the passenger in attempting to secure the change (Class I). L. If operating a wheelchair accessible taxicab, a driver shall provide priority service to private pay passengers in wheelchairs or other mobility devices. (Ord. 15263 § 10, 2005: Ord. 10498 69-79, 1992). (King County 3-2009) 6.64.690 - 6.64.700 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS 6.64.690 Soliciting and cruising standards. A. A driver shall not cruise at Sea-Tac airport. (Class M) B. A driver shall not drive, be in control of, or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle on the passenger or check-in drives at Sea-Tac airport without having on display a Port of Seattle authorized permit, when available for-hire. (Class I) C. A driver shall not solicit on the Sea-Tac terminal drives or inside the airport terminal building. (Class I) D. A driver may solicit passengers only from the driver's seat or standing immediately adjacent to the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, and only when the vehicle is safely and legally parked. (Class I) E. A driver shall not use any other person to solicit passengers. (Class I) F. A driver shall not hold himself out for designated destinations, provided that nothing shall prevent use of long-haul and short-haul lines at the airport. (Class I) (Ord. 10498 80 - 85, 1992). 6.64.695 Taxi zone standards. A. A driver while in a taxicab zone shall not leave the taxicab unattended for more than fifteen (15) minutes. Such vehicles are subject to impound by order of the director. (Class I) B. A driver shall occupy a taxicab zone only when available for hire. (Class I) C. A driver shall not perform engine maintenance or repairs on the taxicab while in a taxicab zone. (Class I) (Ord. 10498 86-88, 1992). V. ENTRY STANDARDS AND RATES 6.64.700 Taxicab -maximum number. A. The King County council finds that the safety, reliability and economic viability of privately operated taxi transportation is a matter of county concern and regulation of that type of transportation is an essential government function. The council further finds that the maximum number of taxicab licenses sufficient to provide the public adequate taxicab service [is five hundred sixty-one]*. The council further finds that some previously issued licenses have reverted to the county and that the demand for service has grown to the extent that the issuance of additional taxicab licenses from within the number of reverted licenses may be justified. The council further finds that the escalating cost of a taxicab license as it is transferred between parties may be reflected in higher costs to the customer and may diminish the owner's ability to maintain and upgrade his or hervehicle. B. The total number of taxicab licenses issued shall not exceed five hundred sixty-one. The director also shall deny issuance of new taxicab licenses from within the number of reverted licenses as specified by this section unless he or she determines that there is demand for additional taxi service. C. The following methodology shall be used to determine whether to issue new taxicab licenses: 1. The director shall periodically make a determination of the need for additional taxi service in areas served by King County licensed taxicabs. The viability of accessible taxi service at levels established in adopted policy shall be the primary consideration. Other factors to be considered include: a. coordination with the city of Seattle's taxicab licensing and regulatory framework; b. growth in population, tourists and other visitors to the area; c. the quality of existing taxi service as indicated by response times and customer satisfaction; and d. other indications of unmet demand; 2. Upon determining that a specific number of new taxicab licenses should be issued, the director may issue all or a portion of those licenses through a request for proposals process designed to test alternatives to the current local taxi industry model. King County should retain the ability to revoke, reallocate or recondition those licenses should the alternative model prove infeasible; and 3. All taxicab licenses not subject to a request for proposals process shall be issued by lot from a pool of qualified applicants as determined by the director. (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.700 - 6.64.720 D. The director may issue temporary taxicab licenses to wheelchair accessible taxicab vehicles used to provide transportation to disabled persons who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. The temporary licenses are nontransferable and shall not be included in calculating the maximum number of taxicab licenses allowable pursuant to subsection B. of this section. The transit division shall coordinate a demonstration project to determine the long-term viability of wheelchair accessible taxicab service. E. In order to test alternative ways of structuring taxi associations and the terms of taxicab license leases, the director may issue licenses on condition that the licensees make specific commitments or perform specific actions not generally required of other licensees. The director shall establish the special conditions through the administrative rule making process in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 2.98. The director may revise the conditions applied to such licenses or revoke and reissue the licenses upon determining that the conditions have not been met or that they will not achieve the objectives of the alternative being tested. (Ord. 15309 s 1, 2005: Ord. 15263 § 11, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 89, 1990). *Reviser's note: This language was added in Ordinance 15309 but not underlined in accordance with K.C.C. 1.24.075. 6.64.70 Transfer or sale of license. A. Transfer or sale of a license issued before January 1, 2006, to any other person is authorized, except that temporary wheelchair accessible taxicab licenses and all taxicab licenses issued after January 1, 2006, are nontransferable. Application for transfer of a license to another person shall include the name of the transferee, and the trade name and color scheme under which the vehicle will be operated, the sales price and other information required by the director. The transferee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter. Any transfer of a taxicab license shall be for the transfer of all licenses issued to the vehicle. If the transfer is for one vehicle license only, the remaining taxicab license shall be considered abandoned, nonrenewable or nontransferable. B. Unless suspended or revoked, taxicab license may be renewed annually subject to timely payment of license fees and compliance with other relevant provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 15309 § 2, 2005: Ord. 15263 § 12, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 90, 1992). 6.64.720 Industry reporting. A. Beginning January 1, 1993, the following information must be collected for each licensed taxicab: 1. Total number of trips. 2. Total paid miles. 3. Total miles driven. 4. Amount of fares collected and number of fare units. 5. Vehicle lease or rental income. 6. Costs, including: a. Equipment depreciation b. Equipment purchases c. Repair and maintenance costs d. Fuel and oil costs e. Other supplies f. Leases and service contract costs g. License fees and taxes h. Insurance i. Labor costs (driver salary paid or lessee income retained by lessee) j. Other relevant costs, This information must be provided annually to the director on or before January 30th of each calendar year to cover the period from January 1 to December 31 of the prior year. Failure of an owner to report as required shall result in the owner being required to purchase and install a taximeter conforming to the requirements of K.C.C. 6.64.400. Said taximeter shall be capable of issuing receipts to customers. B. Information stored on meters as required in K.C.C. 6.64.400 shall be collected at official county or city taxicab testing stations a minimum of two times per year. Other information required to be reported under this section shall be reported in a manner established by the director. (King County 3-2009) 6.64.720 - 6.64.760 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS C. The director may verify operating cost information reported by the industry as required in this section of this chapter through special audits performed on a random sample basis. Failure to submit information required for a special audit to document the costs reported pursuant to this section of this chapter within two weeks of the director's request shall result in the owner being required to purchase and install a taximeter conforming to the requirements of K.C.C. 6.64.400. Said taximeter shall be capable of issuing receipts to customers. D. Providing data verified to be false is grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license. (Ord. 10498 § 91, 1992). 6.64.730 Response times. The director shall establish a schedule of optimum average taxicab response times to requests for taxicab service at selected points within the county. The director shall periodically thereafter survey actual taxicab response times. A comparison of average actual response times to the optimum average taxicab response times shall be used as an indicator of taxicab industry performance and may be used as one criterion in evaluating and recommending rate and entry changes. The director shall publish a draft report of the optimum response times and shall provide aten-day comment period on the schedule before finalizing the schedule. Comments received by the director shall be included in the annual report submitted to the council pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.750. (Ord. 10498 § 92,1992). 6.64.740 Annual report. A. On or before April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 1993, the director shall file an annual report with the King County council based upon data, collected pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.730 for the period between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding calendar year. B. These reports shall include but not be limited to the following: 1. Number of taxicabs licensed in Seattle/King County during the reporting period and during the preceding year. 2. Number of drivers licensed in Seattle/King County during the reporting period and during the preceding year. 3. Numbers and nature of complaints. 4. Results of a survey of taxicab response times, changes in response times from previous reporting periods, and relationship of the actual response times to the optimum average response time established by the director pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.760. 5. Results of annual industry reporting including total net profit as reported. 6. Results of meter readings as required in K.C.C. 6.64.720. Any other recommendations deemed appropriate by the director. (Ord. 10498 § 93, 1992). 6.64.750 Determination of fares and number of licenses. King County finds and declares that fair and reasonable rates for the taxi industry should be established in the public interest and measured in terms of the taxi industry's need for revenue and the need for adequate service provided to the public as reflected by taxi service response times and other factors affecting the public's safety and welfare. (Ord. 10498 § 94, 1992). 6.64.760 Rates. A. The rates for taxicabs licensed to operate in King County shall be established by the King County council. B. In reviewing rates, the council may take into account, among other things, and with the objective of prescribing a just and reasonable rate, the following factors: 1. The recommendations of the director pursuant to K.C.C. 6.68.740, if any; 2. The public need for adequate taxi service at the lowest level of charges consistent with the provision, maintenance and continuation of such service; 3. The rates of other licensees operating in similar areas; 4. The effect of such rates upon transportation of passengers by other modes of transportation; (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.760 - 6.64.770 5. The licensee's need for revenue of a level which under honest, efficient and economical management is sufficient to cover the cost, including all operating expenses, depreciation accruals, rents, license fees and taxes of every kind, of providing adequate taxi service, plus an amount equal to a percentage of the cost that is reasonably necessary for the replacement of deteriorated taxicabs and a reasonable profit to the licensee; and 6. Consistency of rates with those prescribed by the city of Seattle. C. No taxicab shall have more than one rate on its meter. D. Except for special or contract rates as provided for in this chapter or any per trip fee established by the Port of Seattle and set forth in any operating agreement or tariff, it shall be unlawful for anyone operating a taxicab licensed by King County to charge, demand or receive any greater or lesser rate than the following: M ete r rate 1. Drop charge: For passengers for first 1/10 mile $2.50 2. Per mile: For each 1110 mile or fraction thereof after the first 1/10 $0.25 mile 3. For every one minute of waiting time: Waiting time rates are $0.50 charged when taxicab speed is less than twelve miles per hour or (charged at when customer asks for taxicab to wait $0.25 per 30 seconds) 4. Extra charge for passengers over two persons, excluding children $0.50 under twelve years of age E. Special rates and contract rates. 1. Special rates as defined in this chapter shall be calculated as a percentage of the meter rate. 2. All special rates must be filed with the director on forms furnished by the director. 3. All special rates or contract rates shall be filed once a year at the time of application by the affiliated representative of a service company or by the vehicle licensee in the case of an independent owner. 4. Licensees may change any special rate filed no more than once a year. 5. Rates for new contracts acquired or changed during the license year shall be filed within two weeks of filing the contract and prior to implementing the contracted rate. F. Every for-hire vehicle licensee shall, before commencing operating, file all rates and charges with the director. All rates and charges shall be conspicuously displayed inside the for-hire vehicle so as to be readily viewed by the passenger. The manner of posting will be prescribed by the director. G. The rates specified in this section shall not apply to transportation of persons provided pursuant to a written contract that establishes a fare at a different rate for specified transportation and that has been previously filed with the director. No contract may include any provision that directly or indirectly requires exclusive use of the transportation services of the contracting taxicab vehicle. H. It is unlawful to make any discriminatory charges to any person, or to make any rebate or in any manner reduce the charge to any person, unless the charge conforms to the discounts or surcharges contained in the filed rates. I. It is unlawful under the Americans with Disabilities Act to charge a special service vehicle rate which is different from the taxicab rates adopted in subsection D. of this section, except in those instances where the transportation of disabled persons is pursuant to a written contract as specified in subsection G. of this section. (Ord. 16234 § 1, 2008: Ord. 15132 § 1, 2005: Ord. 10498 § 95, 1992). 6.64.770 Rate study. The director shall study the effects of rates and their impact on income of drivers, owners, and service companies, the effects of any rate increases on lease costs to drivers, study the varying markets and rate structures for service companies and independent operators, and study the scarcity or monopoly value of license. Such information shall be forwarded to the council by April 1,1994. (Ord. 10498 § 96, 1992). (King County 3-2009) 6.64.800 - 6.64.910 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS VI. PENALTIES 6.64.800 Infraction. Violation of any provisions identified in this chapter as a (Class I) shall be designated as an infraction. Any person cited for an infraction shall be subject to the Justice Court Rules of Procedures. Any person found guilty of committing an infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty not to exceed $1,000.00. A finding that an infraction has been committed shall not give rise to any other legal disability which is based upon conviction of a crime. (Ord. 10498 § 97,1992). 6.64.8 0 Misdemeanors. Violation of any of the provisions identified in this chapter as a (Class M) shall be designated as a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or both. (Ord. 10498 § 98,1992). 6.64.820 Civil penalty. In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided herein or by law, any person who violates any provision of any business license ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation to be directly assessed by the director. The director, in a reasonable manner, may vary the amount of the penalty assessed to consider the appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the business of the violator; the gravity of the violation; the number of past and present violations committed and the good faith of the violator in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation. All civil penalties assessed will be enforced and collected in accordance with the procedure specified under this title. (Ord. 10498 § 99, 1992). VII MISCELLANEOUS 6.64.900 Consumer complaint hotline. The director may establish, in conjunction with the City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle, a shared consumer complaint telephone number and complaint process. (Ord. 10498 § 100,1992). 6.64.9 0 Passenger complaint process. A. Upon receiving a written complaint involving the conduct of the for-hire driver, the route of transportation, the rate charged for the transportation, passenger injury or property damage not arising from a vehicle accident, the director shall cause the following to be performed: 1. Issue a Notice of Complaint to the for-hire driver and vehicle owner, and company, if applicable, advising such person of the allegation(s) made in the complaint; 2. Require the for-hire driver, vehicle owner, and company if applicable, to respond, in writing, to the allegation(s) in the Notice of Complaint within ten days of receipt of the Notice of Complaint; 3. Investigate the allegation(s) in the written complaint and the response submitted by the for-hire driver, vehicle owner, and company, if applicable; 4. Make a finding as to the validity of the allegation(s) in the written complaint. If it is found to be a valid complaint the director shall issue a Notice and Order pursuant to the process descri bed i n K.C.C. 6.01.130. B. Failure to respond, in writing, to a Notice of Complaint within ten days shall constitute a waiver of the for-hire driver's, vehicle owner's, and company's, if applicable, right to contest the allegation(s) in the written complaint and shall be prima facie evidence that the allegation(s) are valid. C. Failure to comply with any Notice and Order issued as a result of the above process will result in the revocation of the license(s) involved. Such revocation will last one year from the date the license(s) is surrendered. (Ord. 10498 § 101, 1992). (King County 3-2009) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64.920 6.64.920 Renewal of license, registration or permit -late penalty. A late penalty shall be charged on all applications for renewal of a license, registration or permit received later than ten working days after the expiration date of such license, registration or permit as set forth in the respective resolution or ordinance establishing the expiration date of such license, registration or permit. The amount of such penalty is fixed as follows: For a license, registration or permit requiring a fee of fifty cents or more, but less than fifty dollars, twenty percent of the required fee; For a license, registration or permit requiring a fee of fifty dollars or more, but less than one thousand dollars, ten percent of the required fee; For a license, registration or permit requiring a fee of one thousand dollars or more, five percent of the required fee. (Ord. 10498 § 102,1992). QRDINANCE N0. 581$ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.20.230 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO TAXICAB ENFORCEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is engaged in various municipal functions, including enforcement of Taxicab businesses within the City; and WHEREAS, there have been problems with inconsistent enforcement in area jurisdictions affected by Taxicab businesses; and WHEREAS, in order to provide for consistency and uniformity of enforcement, it would be advantageous for the City of Auburn to contract with King County, Washington, for such enforcement services: and WHEREAS, it would also be appropriate to adopt consistent provisions relating to such enforcement. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. Code Amendment That Section 5.20.230 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: 5.20.230 Taxicab businesses - Provisions ada ted b reference. A. The rovisions of Cha ter 6.54 of the Kin Count Code as the current) exist and as the ma be hereinafter amended are ado ted b reference a co of which shall be on file with the Office of the Cit Clerk Provided that unless the context indicates otherwise reference to Kin Coun shall mean and be construed as the Cit of Auburn Washin ton. B. In order to operate a taxicab business in the s~Ci~, a current King County taxicab license is required. Ord. 5615 § 1, 2002; Ord. 4012 § 2,1984.} Ordinance No. 5818 December 30, 2003 Page 1 Section 2. Authori to Execute Agreement That the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute an agreement with King County for enforcement of taxicab regulations, in substantial conformity with the Agreement attached hereto, marked as Exhibit. "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, Section 3. Administrative Authorit The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 4. Severabilit if any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act of the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. Section 5. Effective date This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five ~5} days after passage and publication as required by law. INTRODUCED: JAN ~ 2aoa PASSED: JAN ~ 200 JAN ~ 2ooa APPR~ PETER B. LEUVIS ATTEST: MAYOR Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk ordinance No. 5818 December 3D, ZDD3 Page 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM: aniel B. Heid City Attorney ~ Published. ~ ~~~~~~~~rrrrrrrra~~~~~~~~~~~~~~wwr~ Ordinance No. 5818 December 30, 2003 Page 3  i INTERL~CAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN King County and the City of Auburn for Licensing of Taxicabs and For-Hire Vehicles THIS AGREEMENT is made between King County, a home rule charter county, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County", and the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "City",under authority of Chapter 39.34 Revised Code of Washington. WHEREAS, the County and the City have jurisdiction to regulate the business of operating taxicabs and for-hire vehicles and their drivers within their respective boundaries; and WHEREAS, the business of operating taxicabs and for-hire vehicles presents peculiar licensing and law enforcement problems of a multijurisdictional nature; and WHEREAS, it is desirable in order to adequately protect the interests of the County and the City and the citizens thereof, to provide for a uniform Countywide system of licensing taxicabs and for-hire vehicles and the drivers thereof; and WHEREAS, the County and its employees, and more particularly the Licensing Services Section, Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, Department of Executive Services, are well-qualified and able in matters relating to the licensing and enforcement of laws relating to the conduct of the taxicab and for-hire vehicle business; and WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain the assistance of the County in matters relating to the licensing and enforcement of laws relating to the conduct of the taxicab and for-hire vehicle business; and WHEREAS, the County is ready, willing and able to assist the City in matters relating to the licensing and enforcement of laws relating to regulation of taxicabs and for~hire vehicles and the drivers thereof; N4W THEREFaRE, the County and City hereby agree: 1 City Responsibilities. The City promises to: 1.1 Enact an ordinance which is substantially similar to, or adopts by reference King County Code, Chapter 6.64, as now or hereafter amended. 1.2 Delegate to the County the following: 1.2.1 The power to determine eligibility for licenses issued under the terms of the City ordinance, subject to the review power of the King County Board of Appeals. 1 of 4  i _ ,1.2.2 The power to enforce the terms of the City ordinance, including the power to deny, suspend or revoke licenses issued thereunder, subject to the conditions set forth in the City ordinance, and subject to the review power of the King County Board of Appeals. 1.3 Nothing in this agreement is intended to divest the City of authority to issue notices of violation and court citations for alleged violations of City ordinances. The authority to issue notices of violations and court citations may be exercised by either the County or City. 1.4 Except as to Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2, the services provided by the County pursuant to this agreement do not include legal services, which shall be provided by the City at its own expense. 2 County Responsibilities. The Caunty agrees to act as the City's agent through the Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division to perform the following in accordance with enabling ordinances and Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division administrative procedures: 2.1 Perform consistent with available resources all services relating to licensing and enforcement of City ordinances pertaining to taxicabs and for-hire vehicles and drivers. 2.2 Provide the same degree, type and level of service as is customarily provided to residents of unincorporated King County. 2.3 The rendition of such service, the standards of performance, the discipline of employees, and all other matters incident to the performance of such services and the control of personnel so employed shall remain with the County. In the event of a dispute between the parties as to the extent of the service to be xendered hereunder, or the minimum level or manner of performance of such service, the determination of the Director County Administrative ~f~cer} of the King County Department of Executive Services shall be final and conclusive in all respects as between the parties hereto. 3 Compensation and Method of Payment. 3.1 The County shall retain all fines and fees collected pursuant to the licensing of taxicabs and for-hire vehicles and the drivers thereof. No additional compensation will be due from the City. 3.2 The parties agree that all fines levied by the court of competent jurisdiction or civil penalties assessed by the Director (County Administrative Officer} or his dully appointed authorized representative of the Department of Executive Services for violation of city ordinances regulating the taxicab and for-hire 2 of 4  i vehicle business and for-hire drivers shall become the property of the County. 4 Duration. This agreement shall be effective for one year from the date of execution and shall automatically renew from year to year unless terminated by sixty ~~o~ days' written notice by either party to the other. 5 Modif cations. The parties agree that this agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and any oral representation or understanding not incorporated herein is excluded. The parties reserve the right to modify this agreement. Any modification of this agreement shall be in writing, signed by both parties, and affixed to this original agreement. 6 Mutual Covenants, Both parties understand and agree that the County is acting hereunder as an independent contractor, with the intended following results: 6.1 Control of County personnel, standards of performance of this agreement, discipline, and all other aspects of performance shall be governed entirely by the County; 6.2 All persons rendering services hereunder shall be for all purposes employees of the County, although they may from time to time act as commissioned officers of the City; 6.3 The contact person for the City regarding citizen complaints, service requests and general information on taxicab services is the Superintendent of the King County Licensing Services Section. 7 Indemnification. 7.1 In executing this agreement, the County does not assume liability or responsibility for or in any way release the City from any liability or responsibility which arises in whole or in part from the existence, validity or effect of City ordinances, rules or regulations, If any such cause, claim, suit, action or administrative proceeding is commenced, the City shall defend the same at its sole expense and if judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the City, the County, or both, the City shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and attorney's fees. 7.2 The County shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its ofhcers, agents, and employees, or any of them, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, which are caused by or result from a negligent act or omission of the County, its off cers, agents, and employees in performing services pursuant to this agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought against the City or the 3 of 4  ~ City and the County, the County shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; and if final judgment be rendered against the City and its officers, agents, and employees or jointly against the City and the County and their respective officers, agents and employees, the County shall satisfy the same, 7.3 The City shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, from and against any and all claims, action, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, which are caused by or result from a negligent act or omission of the City, its officers, agents, and employees. In the event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought against the County or the City, the City shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; and if final judgment be rendered against the County, and its officers, agents, and employees or j ointly against the County and the City and their respective off cers, agents and employees, the City shall satisfy the same. S Administration. This agreement shall be administered by the Director of the Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, or his or her designee, and the Mayor, or his or her designee. 9 Amendments. This agreement maybe amended at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties. IN V~~TNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement. KING COUNTY Cam, UB RN ~ KingCounty Executi e ayor Date Date Attest: Ci C1erklDate ~ ~ ~ Approved as to Form Approved to ~ King County Deputy PA Ci At orney ~ ~ ~ Date Date 4 of 4  i _ TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 Chapter fi.fi4 TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS I. GENERAL PR4VISI~NS Sections: 6.64.005 Purpose. 6.64.007 Scope of authority. 6.64.010 Definitions. 6.64.015 Interlocal agreement. 6.64.025 Fees. Il. TRADE NAME AND C4L4R SCHEME REGISTRATION 6.64.200 Service organization registration, 6.64.210 Color scheme. 6.64.220 Independent color scheme. III. VEHICLE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.300 Taxicab and for-hire license required. 6.64.310 Application. 6.64.320 Required documents. 6.64.330 Applicant requirements. 6.64.340 Vehicle requirements. 6.64.350 Insurance required. 6.64.360 Certificate of safety. 6.64.370 Vehicle standards. 6.64.380 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license expiration. 6.64.390 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license plate. 6.64.400 Taximeter. 6.64.410 Consumer information board. 6.64.420 Taxicab and for-hire owner -Responsibilities. 6.64.430 Standards fordenial - Taxicab orfor hire vehicle owner. 6.64.440 Standards for suspensionlrevocation - Taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner. 6.64.450 Destruction, replacement, retirement of a taxicab. 6.64.460 Surrender ofvehicle license. IV, FOR-HIRE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.500 For-hire driver s license required. 6.64.510 Application. 6.64.520 Investigation, 6.64.530 Qualifications. 6.64.540 Temporary permit. 6.64.550 Application null and void. 6.64.560 Medical certification. 6.64.570 Training program. 6.64.580 Written examination. 6.64.590 Driving record. 6.64.604 Standards for denial of a license -for-hire driver. 6.64.610 Standards for suspensionlrevocation -for-hire driver. Page 1 King County TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 6.64,620 License issuance. 6.64.630 License expiration -for-hire driver. 6.64.540 For-hire driver operating standards. 6.64.650 Vehicle safety standards. 6.64.660 Conduct standards. 6.64.610 Taxicab meterlrates standards. 6.64.680 Driver-passenger relations standards, 6.64.690 Soliciting and cruising standards. 6.64.695 Taxi zone standards. V. ENTRY STANDARDS AND RATES 6.64,100 Taxicab -maximum number, 6.64.110 Transfer of permit. 6.64.120 Industry reporting. 6.64.130 Response times. 6,64.140 Annual report. 6.64.150 Determination of fare and number of licenses. 6.64.160 Rates. 6.64.110 Rate study. Vl. PENALTIES 6.64.800 Infraction. 6,64.810 Misdemeanors. 6,64.820 Civil penalty. Vll. MISCELLANEOUS 6.64.900 Consumer complaint hotline, 6.64.910 Passenger complaint process. 6.64.920 Renewal of license, registration or permit -late penalty. 6.64.990 Severability. CROSS -REFERENCE: Taxicab operating agreement at airport, see Chs.15.48 and 15.80 of this code. I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 6.64.005 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to furkher for the public the safety, reliability, and economic viability and stability of privately operated taxicab transportation services within King County. These matters are matters of public concern, and accordingly, this chapter is intended to protect the public as a whole and shall not be construed to create a duty toward any particular individual or .groups of individuals. Ord. 10498 § 3,1992}, fi.fi4.001 Scope of authority. Unless otherwise specifically stated, binding provisions shall apply to all licensees operating in the unincorporated areas of King County and other jurisdictions or public agencies authorized to contract for services with King County under the authorities provided in the Interlocal Agreement Act, RC1JV 39.34, as amended; provided, that should provisions herein conflict with those contained in any such Interlocal agreement, the Interlocal agreement shall supersede in all cases. ~Ord.10498 § 4,1992}. Page 2 King County}  TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 fi.64.o1 o Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter and unless the context plainly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: A. "Affiliated representative" means the individual within the service organization who has the authority to file special rates and contract agreement rates and charges for a group of affiliated taxicabs, and who is designated as the individual responsible for the receipt of any correspondence or notices pertaining to the service organization or the taxicabs orfor-hire vehicles operating within the service organization. B. "Affiliated taxicab" means a taxicab associated with a service organization. C. "Alcohol" means a mixture containing no less than eighty-five percent methanol, ethanol or other alcohols, in any combination, by volume. D. "Alternative fuel" means a means for propulsion by other than gasoline or diesel fuel and shall include: 1. Alcohol. 2. Duel energy. 3. Electricity. 4. Natural gas. 5. Propane. 6. Human powered. E. "Approved mechanic facility" means a garage or repair facility who employs mechanics who have successfully passed the examinations of, and met the experience requirements prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and who have been awarded Certificates in Evidence of Competence satisfactory to the director, and who are Authorized Emission Specialists certified by the Vllashington Department of Ecology, and none of whom are the owner, lessee, or driver of a taxicab, or for-hire vehicle or the employee of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle company, and none of whom have a financial interest in a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle or taxicab or for-hire vehicle company. F. "Contract agreement rate" means the rate specified in a written agreement signed by both parties in advance of the dispatch of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle for the services identified in the contract. G. "Director" means the director of the King County department of executive services and his or her duly appointed representatives. H. "Dual energy" means capable of being operated using an alternative fuel and gasoline or diesel fuel. I. "Engage in the business of operating a taxicab or vehicle for hire" means the pickup and transportation of any fare paying passenger from a point within the geographical confines of unincorporated King County, whether or not the vehicle is dispatched from a taxicab stand or office within any other municipal corporation, and whether or not the ultimate destination or route of travel is within the confines of unincorporated King County; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to taxicabs or far-hire vehicles licensed by any other municipal corporation and transporting passengers from a point within the licensing municipality to a destination outside thereof, whether or not the ultimate destination or route traveled is within unincorporated King County. J. "For-hire driver" means any person in control of, operating or driving a taxicab or for-hire vehicle and includes a lease driver, ownerloperator, or driver of taxicabs orfor-hire vehicles as an employee. K. "For-hire vehicle" means and includes every motor vehicle used for the transportation of passengers for hire, and not operated exclusively over a fixed and definite route, except: 1. Taxicabs; 2. Passenger vehicles carrying passengers on a noncommercial enterprise basis; 3. Vehicles or operators expressly exempt by RCIN from county regulation; Page 3 King County  4 TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 4. operators of charter boats. L. "He" means and includes in all references either he or she. M. "His" means and includes in all references either his or her. N. "Independent taxicab" means a taxicab that is not affiliated with a service organization. "Lease driver" means afor-hire driver who is an independent con#ractorlsole proprietor and who has a taxicab for-hire vehicle lease contract or other form of agreement with a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner or service organization. P. "Lessor" means an owner of a taxicab or for~hire vehicle who leases, by contract or otherform of agreement, to a lease driver as defined in this section. Q. "Licensee" means a!I applicants, including for-hire drivers, vehicle owners, and service organizations including the affiliated representative required to license under the provisions of this chapter. R. "Motor vehicle" means every motorized vehicle by or upon which any person may be transported or carried upon a public street, highway or alley; provided, that vehicles used exclusively upon stationary rail tracks or propelled by use of overhead electric wires shall not come underthe provisions of this chapter. S. "Service organization" means a group of taxicabs owned or operated by the same or various owners and using the same color scheme, trade name, dispatch services, and having an affiliated representative. T. "Special rate" means discounted rates for senior citizens and disabled. U. "Taxicab" means every motor vehicle used for the transportation of passengers for hire, where the route traveled or destination is controlled by a customer and the fare is based on an amount recorded and indicated on a taximeter, or on a special fare rate or contracted agreement as permitted by this chapter. V. "Taxicab vehicle owner" means the registered owner of the vehicle as defined by ~RCVV 46.04.460 as now or hereafter amended. VII. "Taximeter" means any instrument or device by which the charge for hire of a passenger carrying vehicle is measured or calculated either for the distance traveled by such vehicle orfor waiting time, orfor both, and upon which such calculated charges shall be indicated by means of figures. ~~rd.14199 § 121, 2001: ~rd.10498 § 1,1992. 6.64.415 Interlocal agreement. A. The executive may execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle andlor the Port of Seattle for the purposes of coordinating and consolidating for-hire driver, taxicab and for-hire vehicle licensing, administration and enforcement, reducing duplication of licensing functions, and a sharing of license fees as agreed to by the city and county, The agreement may authorize the city to accept and investigate applications for and issue taxicab and for-hire vehicle licenses and license renewals on behalf of the county, provided that the city uses the requirements of this chapter for taxicab and for-hire vehicle licenses. The agreement may authorize the county to accept and investigate applications for and issue for-hire driver licenses and license renewals andlor taxicab vehicle licenses and license renewals on behalf of the city, provided that the city agrees to the requirements of this chapter for driver licenses andlor taxicab licenses. B. The executive is directed to begin negotiating an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle and with the Por# of Seattle to accomplish the objectives stated in K.C.C. 6.64.015A. The executive shall repork to the Council no later than Apri! 1, 1994 an the status of negotiating an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle regarding regional taxicab and for-hire vehicle regulation, ~Ord.10498 § 5,1992. 6.64.025 Fees. A. The following non-refundable fees shall apply: 1. Taxicab and For-Hire Vehicle Fees a. Taxicab orfor-hire vehicle license Page 4 King County  TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 Taxicab $240.00 Taxicab fate fee 24.00 For-hire vehicle 240.00 For-hire vehicle late fee 17.50 Vehicle equipment change 50.00 Change of owner: SeptlFeb 240.00 MarlAug 120.00 Replace taxicab plate 14.00 b. For-hire driver Taxicab and for-hire license 60.00 Late fee 10.00 ID photo 5.00 Fingerprinting per charge authorized by RCW 10.91.100 Replacement license 5.00 Training fee per contract B. During the years 1991 through 1996, the fee will be waived far those taxicabs and for-hire vehicles which, upon inspection by the director, are found to operate on alternative fue{. ~~rd.13334 § 2,1998: Grd.11558 ~ 1,1994; Grd.10498 § 6,1992}. II. TRADE NAME AND COLOR SCHEME REGISTRATIgN fi.64.2DD Service organization registration. A registration shall be filed by the affiliation representative with the director annually on or before August 31 on forms provided for same and shall be sworn to and notarized and include the following: A. The name, business address, and business phone number of the service organization; B. ownership information inc{uding the names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers of any owner, or if a corporation or other business entity, of the officers and registered agent, true legal name, state of incorporation and Washington business license number, and any other information which may be reasonably required; C. The color scheme the taxicabs in the service organization will be operating under and two ~2} 2" X 2"sample color chips; D. The name, address, phone number and date of birth of the affiliated representative; E. The taxicab number and the name of each taxicab vehicle owner operating underthe service organization; F. Any other information as may be required by the director. Ord. 10498 § 1, 1992}. 6.64.2 0 Color scheme. The director shall, in the interest of protecting the public from being deceived or confused, have the exclusive contra{ in the granting of permission to use any color scheme, design, or monogram by any taxicab andlor taxicab service organization. ~Ord.10498 § 8,1992}. 6.fi4.22D Independent color scheme. Independent taxicab owners shal{ file the color scheme the taxicab will be operating under on forms provided for same including two ~2} 2" X 2"sample color chips. ~Ord.10498 § 9,1992}. III. VEHICLE L{CENSE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS fi.fi4.300 Taxicab and for-hire license required. It is unlawfu{ to own or operate, advertise, or engage in the business of operating a taxicab or for-hire vehicle in Page 5 King County} TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 unincorporated King County without first having obtained, for each and every vehicle so used, ataxicab orfor-hire vehicle license. Class M}. ~Qrd.10498 § 10,1992}. 6.64.310 Application. An application shall be filed by the registered owner of the vehicle to be used as a taxicab or for-hire vehicle on forms provided by the director. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall include: A. The full name of the applicant, date of birth, social security number, business address, home address, phone number, and any other applicant information as may be reasonably required; B. If the applicant is a corporation, the corporation name, corporation's business address and telephone number, full names, titles, dates of birth, social security numbers, home addresses and phone numbers of each officer, and the name, address, date of birth, and phone number of the registered agent of the corporation, and any Other corporation information as may be reasonably required; C. Vehicle information including the name and number the taxicab or for-hire vehicle will be operating under, the make, model, year, vehicle identification number, Washington State license number, and any other vehicle information as may be reasonably required; D. Whether or not the applicants} have ever had a license suspended, revoked or denied and for what reason; E. Criminal history information of the applicant, or if a corporation, each officer and registered agent. ~~rd.10498 § 11,1992}. 6.64.320 Required documents. In addition to the application required in Section 6.64.310, the applicant for ataxicab orfor-hire vehicle license shall submit the following: A. State of Washington For-Hire Certificate; B. State of Washington vehicle registration; C. Certificate of insurance as required in Section 6.64.350. D. Certificate of safety as required in Section 6.64.360. E. City of Seattle Weights and Measures vehicle inspection approval; F. Other documents as may be reasonably required. ~Ord.10498 § 12,1992}. 6.64.330 Applicant requirements. No person, or if the applicant is a corporation, no officer or registered agent, shall be issued a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle license unless the following minimum applican# qualifications are met: A. Must be eighteen years of age or alder; B. Must present documentation, as required by the United States Deparkment of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, that the applicant is authorized to work andlor own a business in the United States. ~~rd.10498 § 13,1992}. 6.64.340 Vehicle requirements. No person, or if the applicant is a corporation, no officer or registered agent, shall be issued a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle license unless the following minimum vehicle requirements are met: A. Must meet a color scheme approved by the director; B. Must be properly insured as required in K.C.C. 6.64.350; C. Must meet the safety standards as required in K.C.C. 6.64.360; D. Must meet the vehicle standards as required in K.C.C. 6.64.310. ~4rd. 10498 § 14,1992}, 6.64.350 Insurance required. A. The applicant shall file a certificate of insurance providing proof of compliance with RCW Chapter 46.12, as now or hereafter amended, for each taxicab orfor-hire vehicle to be licensed. The certificate shall also provide that the insurer notify the director of any cancellation, in writing, at least thirty days prior to cancellation of the policy; Page 6 King County} _ i TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 B. Such certificate shall be issued by a company authorized to carry on an insurance business in the State of Washington; C. King County shall be named as a certificate holder; D. In addition, all applicants shall maintain a policy of underinsured motorist coverage which runs to the benefit of passengers; provided, that a certificate of self- ' insurance issued pursuant to RCW 46.29.630 may be filed with the director in lieu of such policy. Proof of compliance will be a certificate of insurance indicating a minimum coverage of ten thousand dollars per person, and twenty thousand dollars per accident; E. If an insurance policy is cancelled, proof of a new policy must be filed prior to the date of cancellation or the taxicab or for-hire vehicle license is automatically suspended and must be surrendered to the director. ~4rd.1 x498 § 15,1992}. 6.64.364 Certificate of safety. The certificate of safety required in K.C.C. 6.64.320 shall be performed by an approved mechanic facility as defined in this chapter. Such inspection shall ensure the mechanical and structural integrity of the vehicle and shall include: A. Adequate braking system including emergency or auxiliary as per the manufacturer's allowable tolerance; B. Adequate suspension system to prevent excessive motion when the vehicle is in operation; C. Adequate steering system as per the manufacturer's allowable tolerance; D. Exhaust system that is free of leaks, defects, or tampering and that meets State of Washington motor vehicle emissions standards; E. No fluid leaks, including but not limited to motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, and brake fluid; F. Air conditioning system free of CFC leaks, if the vehicle has such system; G. No excessive noise; H. Mechanically sound; 1. Front end aligned. ~~rd.10498 § 16,1992}. fi.fi4.314 Vehicle standards. No taxicab or for-hire vehicle shall be operated unless it meets the minimum vehicle standards as prescribed in this section. Each taxicab or for- hire vehicle shat! be inspected by the director before it is placed into service and thereafter semi-annually. No taxicab or for-hire vehicle shall be operated without having passed inspection within the last six months. The inspection required by this section and the vehicle operating standards shall include the following: A. Current taxicab vehicle plate or for-hire vehicle decal displayed as prescribed by the director; Class I} B. Rate posting, numbers and letters displayed as prescribed by the director; Class I} C. Color scheme, decals and insignias as approved by the director; Class I} D. Windshield wiping blades, switch and defroster, all fully operational; Class 1} E. Mirrors, rear and side view ~2}, adjustable, and free of cracks or defects; Class I} F. The taxicab or for-hire vehicle must be equipped with four doors, and all door latches shall be operable from both the interior and exterior of the vehicle; Class I} G. The windshield shall be without cracks, chips or defects that could interfere with the driver's vision. All other windows shall be intact and able to be opened and closed as intended by the manufacturer. The windows and windshield shall be maintained in a clean condition so as not to obstruct visibility; Class I) H. Adequate emergency braking system; Class I} 1. Headlights shall be operable vn both high and low beam. Taillights, parking lights, signal lights, back-up lights, license plate lights, emergency flashers, and interior lights shall all be operable and properly covered with factory equivalent lenses; Class I} Pagel King County}  i i TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 J. Tires, including spare, shall be properly inflated, and have a minimum tread depth of 2132 inches as de#ermined by gauge, on all surfaces contacting the road, and free of visible defects; Class I} K. No loose items on the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle dashboard or rear shelf; Class I} L. Horn fully operational; Class I} M. Interior panels free of rips or tears, interior lights, dashboard instruments and lights operating properly; Class I} N. Floor covering on al! floor areas, no metal showing, and na torn or ripped floor mats; Class I} Upholstered area and headliner to have no rips, torn seams, holes, or burns; Class I} P. Seats shall be unbroken, fastened securely, and have no exposed springs, wires, or framework; Class I} Seat belts shall be functional and readily available for passenger use; Class I} R. Pedals shall have rubber pads with no metal showing; Class I} S. The trunk or luggage area must be covered either with a factory covering or a floor carpet. This covering or carpet shall be maintained in a clean condition, free of ' foreign matter, offensive odors, and litter. The trunk or luggage area shall contain only the following items: 1. A spare tire inflated}; 2. Those tools or accessories necessary for the safe operation of the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle; 3. Those items necessary for vehicle cleaning and passenger safety andlor convenience; 4. A serviceable tire jack. Class l} T. Bumpers and body molding must be in good condition and properly attached as the manufacturer intended; Class I} U. General body is to be free of noticeable dents, rust or holes which would impair the appearance or serviceability of the vehicle. A violation of this section is deemed to have occurred any time one or more of the following exists: 1. There are any visible dents which exceed three ~3} square feet in any single area of the exterior surface of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, provided, that the deepest point of depression isthree-quarters of an inch deep or greater, or; 2. There are any visible dents which exceed four square feet of the total exterior surface of the taxicab or far-hire vehicle, provided that the deepest point of depression isthree-quarters of an inch deep or greater, or; 3. There are any visible dents which exceed six lineal feet of the total exterior surface of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, provided that the deepest point of depression is three-quarters of an inch deep or greater, or; 4. There are any areas of the exterior surface of the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle that contain a hole larger than six square inches, or; 5. There is a visible dent which exceeds twelve inches square, provided that the deepest point of depression is more than two inches. Class I} V. Wheels and rims straight and aligned properly. Wheels must have hubcaps or covers. Rims are to be of uniform color; Class 1} VII. Two-way radio dispatch or telephone operational; Class X. Meter sealed and functioning per ordinance requirements; Class I} Y. Functional heater, defroster, and fan; Class I} Z. Consumer information board included as prescribed by the director; Class I} AA. Decals, posters, or any other material shall not be placed on the windows or windshield so as to obscure the driver's or passenger's view; Class I} BB. A toplight that is activated by the use of the meter, size of the toplight and activation as prescribed by the director; Class I} Page 8 King County} I TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 CC. Other reasonable requirements as may be determined by the director. Ord. 10498 § 17,1992}. 6.fi4.380 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license expiration. All taxicab and for-hire licenses shall expire on August 31 st of each year. ~Ord.10498 § 18,1992}. 6.64.390 Taxicab and for-hire vehicle license plate. The director shall furnish with each taxicab or for-hire vehicle issued one or more plates, decals, or tags, bearing the taxicab or for-hire vehicle number, as assigned by the director, and the expiration year of the license. All plates, decals or tags shall remain the property of the director. Ord. 10498 § 19,1992}. fi.fi4.400 Taximeter. A. Each taxicab shall be equipped with a taximeter as prescribed by the director; B. Every taximeter shall be installed at the right side of the driver, either adjoining the cowl or dashboard of the taxicab, and, except for special service vehicles, shall contain only one fare rate; C. The reading face of the taximeter shall at all times be well lighted and distinctly readable to passengers; D. Upon satisfactorily passing the meter inspection, a written notice shall be plainly posted and a security seal attached to the taximeter as prescribed by the director; E. The taximeter shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Ul~eights and Measures Handbook #44 as now or hereafter amended. F. The taximeter must have the capacity of storing the following information: 1. Total trips; 2. Total paid miles; 3. Total miles operated; 4. Total number offare units andlorfare dollars; 5. Tota! number andlor dollars for extras. ~Ord.10498 § 20,1992}. 6.fi4.410 Consumer information board. Each taxicab or for-hire vehicle shall be equipped with a consumer information board, the size, material, and placement to be prescribed by the director. Such board shall include, at a minimum, the taxicab or for-hire vehicle name and number, the driver's for-hire driver's license number, the taxi hotline number and consumer survey and complaint cards. ~Ord.10498 § 21,1990}. 6.64.420 Taxicab and for-hire owner -Responsibilities. It is the responsibility of each taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner to ensure that the following conditions or requirements are met and continually maintained: A. Proof of insurance as required in K.C.C. 6.64.350 is on file with the director; Class M} B. Any person driving, operating, in control of or any lessee of the taxicab or for- ' hire vehicle has been issued afor-hire driver's license and such license is valid; (Class M} C. The taxicab or for-hire vehicle meets the safety standards as set forth in K.C.C. 6.64.360 at all times the vehicle is operating; Class I or M} D. The taxicab orfor-hire vehicle meets the vehicle standards asset forth in K.C. . 6.64.370 at all times the vehicle is operating; Class ! or M} E. The taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner shall maintain a business address and a mailing address where he can accept mail, and a business telephone in working order that can be answered during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and during all hours of operation. Class I} ~Ord.10498 § 22,1992}. Page 9 King County} _ TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 6.64.43D Standards for denial -Taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner. A. The director shall deny any taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner license application if he determines that the applicant, or if a corporation, any of the officers or registered agent: 1. Has made any material misstatement in the application far a license; 2. Fails to meet any of the applicant or vehicle requirements of a taxicab or for- hire vehicle owner licensee; 3. Has had a bail forfeiture or conviction for crimes pertaining to alcohol or controlled substances within five years of the date of application where such crime involved the use of a taxicab. B. The director may deny any taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner license application if he determines that the applicant: 1. Has had a bail forfeiture or conviction involving crimes reasonably related to the applicant's ability to operate a taxicab orfor-hire business, including but not limited to prostitution, gambling, fraud, larceny, extortion, income tax evasion, provided that such bail forfeiture or conviction was within five years of the date of application; 2. Has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle or operating a taxicab orfor-hire business which would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant wi[I not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to vehicle requirements and the safe operation of the vehicle; 3. Engaged in the business of operating any taxicab or for-hire vehicle for which a license is required while unlicensed or while such license was suspended or revoked. ~~rd.10498 § 23,1992}. 6.64,444 Standards for suspensionlrevocation -Taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner. A. A taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner's license shall be immediately suspended if: 1. At any time the insurance as required in K.C.C. 6.64.350 expires, lapses, is cancelled or revoked; 2. The taximeter security seal is missing, broken, or tampered with; 3. The director places the vehicle out-of-service for a violation of a vehicle standard which is found to be an immediate safety hazard as further defined in this chapter; 4. The vehicle owner fails to comply with a written Notice of Violation or Notice of Correction within the prescribed time; 5. It is discovered after license issuance that the applicant, or if a corporation, any of the officers or registered agent, failed to meet the applicant qualifications, or that the vehicle failed to meet the vehicle qualifications, at the time the license was issued. B. The director may suspend or revoke a taxicab or for-hire vehicle owner's license if he determines that the licensee has: 1. Received a conviction or bail forfeiture for a crime which would be grounds far denial as set forth in K.C.G. 6.64.430; 2. Been found to have exhibited a record which would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle owner licensee would not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to vehicle standards or operating requirements; 3. Allowed the operation of a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle that does not meet the safety standards and the vehicle standards asset forth in this chapter; 4. Submitted a safety inspection form that was not completed by an approved mechanic facility as defined in this chapter; 5. Provided false information in connection with the annual industry reporting required in this chapter. ~~rd.10498 § 24,1992). 6.64.450 Destruction, replacement, retirement of a taxicab, A. The taxicab vehicle owner shall notify the director within five working days whenever a taxicab is destroyed, rendered permanently inoperable, or is sold. Page 10 King County} TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 B. A replacement vehicle must be placed in service within sixty days of the date the original vehicle is removed from service unless prior written permission has been obtained from the director. It is the intent of this section that the director in granting such permission gives due consideration to the operating situation of the permit holder on a case-by-case basis. The following guidelines are to be used in granting permission for a permit holder to take longer than sixty days in placing a replacement vehicle in service: 1. The licensee must submit a written request for an extension of time, stating the specific reason additional time is required and identifying a plan and timetable for placing the replacement vehicle in service. Written documents sufficient to substantiate the factual information contained in the request should also be submitted; 2. The plan and timetable submitted must reflect a reasonable approach for placing the vehicle in service within the shortest possible time frame; 3. An additional period of time not to exceed sixty calendar days may be granted to a permit holder in case of severe personal illness or other similar hardship; 4. An additional period of time not to exceed thirty calendar days may be granted to a licensee in case of extensive vehicle repairs or other similar reason; 5. No extensions will be granted to any permit holder who is unable to meet the basic operational costs, including liability insurance, regulatory fees, and normal maintenance and repairs of operating a taxicab vehicle; 6. No more than one extension in time will be granted for each vehicle permit during its license year September 1 through August 31 C. When a permit holder permanently retires any taxicab vehicle from service and does not replace it within 60 days, the permit for each retired vehicle shall be considered abandoned and null and void. The permit holder shall immediately surrender each related taxicab plate to the director. Such abandoned permits may not be restored or transferred by any means. ~~rd. 10498 § 25, 1992. 6.64.460 Surrender of vehicle license. When a vehicle has been placed out-of- service, or a taxicab or for-hire vehicle license has been suspended or revoked, the o eration of the taxicab or for-hire vehicle must cease, and the vehicle license plate or p decal and taxicab or for-hire vehicle license surrendered immediately to the director. Class M} ~Qrd.10498 § 26,1992}. iV. FQR-HIRE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 6.64.500 For-hire driver's license required. It is unlawful for any person to drive, be in control of, or operate a taxicab in the unincorporated areas of King County without first having obtained a valid for-hire driver''s license. Class M} ~Qrd.10498 § 21,1992}. 6.64.510 Application. The applicant shall file an application on a form furnished by the director, which shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall include: Name, height, weight, color of hair and eyes, residence address, place and date of birth, social security number, Vlvashington State driver's license number, aliases, criminal history information, whether or not the applicant has ever had a license suspended, revoked, or denied and for what cause, and such other information as may be reasonably required. ~4rd.10498 § 28,1992}. 6.64.520 Investigation. All applicants for afor-hire driver's license shall be referred to the King County department of public safety for fingerprinting, and all applications shall be referred for a criminal background check. Information relating to the applicants' criminal history, including nonconviction data, shall be forwarded to the business license section for review. ~~rd.10680 § 1,1992: Qrd.10498 § 29,1992}. Page 11 King County} . - I TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 6.64.530 Qualifications. No person shall be issued afar-hire driver's [icense unless he possesses the minimum following qualifications as further defined in this chapter; A. Must be twenty-one years of age or older; B. Must possess a valid State of Washington driver's license; C. Must submit a physician's certification certifying his fitness as a for-hire driver upon initial applicatian and every three years thereafter; D. Must submit a letter from the taxicab vehicle owner which has been approved by the service organization, if applicable, which indicates which taxicabs} the applicant is authorized to operate; E. Must have completed a training program offered or approved by the director; F. Must successfully complete a written exam as further defined in this chapter; G. Must present documentation, as required by the United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, that the applicant is authorized to work in the United States. ~~rd.10498 § 30, 1992}. 6.64.540 Temporary permit. A. Upon application for afar-hire driver's license and successful completion of the written examination, the director may, at his discretion, issue a temporary permit which shall entitle the applicant to operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle pending final action upon his application for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the application. B. The temporary permit shall not be transferable or assignable and shall be valid only forthe taxicabs} or for-hire vehicles} to which it was originally issued. C. The temporary permit shall be immediately null and void should at any time the applicant's Washington State driver's license become expired, suspended or revoked, or fallowing the denial of an application. The permit shall remain null and void pending the resolution of any appeal as provided. D. In cases where the applicant fails to complete the license issuance process, a temporary license will not be issued, unless the incomplete license application was filed at least two years preceding the application under consideration. ~~rd.10498 § 31,1992}. 6.64.550 Application null and void. All applications for for-hire driver's licenses shall become null and void after sixty days from the date of filing if the applicant, for any reason, fails or neglects to complete the application process or obtain a license. Ord. 10498 § 32, 1992}. 6.64.560 Medical certification. A. The medical certification examination required under K.C.C. 6.64.530 shall be performed by a licensed physician who shall certify the applicant's fitness as a for-hire driver. B. The scope of the examination and the certificate form shall be prescribed by the director. C. The examination shall be required upon initial application, and every three years thereafter; provided, however, the director may at any time at his discretion require any for-hire licensee or applicant to be re-examined if it appears that the licensee has become physically or mentally incapacitated to a degree so as to render the applicant or licensee unfit for afar-hire driver. ~Ord.10498 § 33,1992}. 6.64.510 Training program. A. All for-hire driver applicants are required to complete a training program providing information about the history and geography of the Puget Sound area, incentives for defensive driving and personal safety, and enhancement of driverlpassenger relations, appearance and communication skills. B. Such training shall be required upon initial application and every two years thereafter. Page 12 King County} I TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 8.64 G. The director shall assure that this training is offered by the county andlor offered by another public or private entity. if training offered by anon-county entity, certification for purposes of obtaining or renewing a license pursuant to this chapter is contingent ,upon the director's approval that contents and training staff capability are equivalent to what would be provided through the county. ~~rd.10495 § 34,1992}. 6.64.580 V1lritten examination. A. An applicant for an initial for-hire license shall be required to complete a written examination. B. The examination will test the applicant's knowledge of the chapter requirements dealing with fare determination, driver-passenger relations, conduct including the applicant's ability to understand oral and written directions in the English language, vehicle safety requirements and driver regulations, and a satisfactory geographical knowledge of King County and surrounding areas. The content of the examination will be prescribed by the director. C. The temporary license issued pursuant to K.G.C. 8.64.54Q will not be issued until successful completion of the written examination. D. The written examination is not required for the renewal of a for-hire driver's license unless the applicant's license has remained expired for more than one year. ~~rd. 1 D498 § 35,1992}. 6.64.590 Driving record. Each applicant for afor-hire driver's license shall authorize the director to obtain a current copy of his driving record from the Washington State Department of Licensing. Ord. 10498 § 36,1992}. 6.64.600 Standards for denial of a license -for-hire driver. A. For a person holding afor-hire license on the effective date of this ordinance: 1. The director shall deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has made any material misstatement in the application for a license; b. fails to meet any of the qualifications of afor-hire driver; c. has had a bail forfeiture or conviction for a crime pertaining to alcohol or a controlled substance within five years of the date of application; or d. is required to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.134. 2. The director may deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has had a bail forfeiture or conviction involving a crime pertaining to prostitution, gambling, physical violence or other crimes reasonably related to the applicant's honesty and integrity, including but not limited to fraud, larceny, burglary or extortion or reasonably related to the person's ability to operate a taxicab, if the bail forfeiture or conviction was within five years of the date of application; b. has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a taxicab that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant wi11 not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to driver and operator conduct and the safe operation of the vehicle; or c. has been found to have exhibited a past driving record that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant would not operate the taxicab or for-hire vehicle in a safe manner. B. For a person applying for afor-hire license on or after the effective date of this ordinance: 1. The director shall deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has made any material misstatement in the application for a license; b. fails to meet any of the qualifications for afor-hire driver; Page 13 King County}  TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 c. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction for a crime pertaining to alcohol or a controlled substance; d. is required to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.130; or e. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction involving vehicular assault or vehicular homicide; or f. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction involving reckless driving. 2. The director may consider and deny any for-hire driver license application if the director determines that the applicant: a. has had, within five years of the date of application, a bail forfeiture or conviction involving a crime pertaining to: (1) prostitution; (2) gambling; (3) physical violence; (4) use of a machine gun in a felony (RCW 9.41.225); (5) felonies not defined by Title 9A. RCW, if the maximum sentence of imprisonment authorized by law upon the first conviction of such felony is finrenty years or more (RCW 9.94A.035); (6) criminal attempt when the crime attempted is murder in the first, murder in the second, or arson in the first (RCW 9A.28.020); criminal conspiracy when the object of the conspiratorial agreement is murder in the first (RCW 9A.28.040); (8) murder in the first (RCW 9A.32.030); (9) murder in the second (RCW 9A.32.050); (10) homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055); (11) manslaughter in the first (RCW 9A.32.060); (12) assault in the first (RCW 9A.36.011); (13) assault of a child in the first (RCW 9A.36.120); (14) kidnapping in the first (RCW 9A. 40.020); (15) rape in the first (RCW 9A.44.040) ; (16) rape in the second (RCW 9A.44.050); (17) rape of a child in the first (RCW 9A.44.073); (18) rape of a child in the second (RCW 9A.44.076) ; (19) child molestation in the first (RCW 9A.44.083); (20) arson in the first (RCW 9A.48.020); (21) burglary in the first (RCW 9A.52.020); (22) robbery in the first (RCW 9A.56.200); (23) rendering criminal assistance in the first if to a person who has committed or is being sought for murder in the first or any class A felony or equivalent juvenile offense (RCW 9A.76.070); (24) bail jumping if the person was held for, charged with, or convicted of murder in the first (RCW 9A.76.170); (25) leading organized crime as defined by RCW 9A.82.060 (1) (a); (26) malicious placement of an explosive in the first (RCW 70.74.270); (27) malicious explosion of a substance in the first (RCW 70.74.280); (28) malicious explosion of a substance in the second (RCW 70.74.280); (29) homicide by watercraft (RCW 79A.60.050); or (30) any crime directly related to the occupation of for-hire driver including: (a) crimes concerning honesty and integrity, including but not limited to fraud, larceny, burglary and e~ortion; or (b) ability to operate a taxicab; b. has been found to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a taxi that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant will not comply with Page 14 (King County)  i TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 the provisions of the chapter related to driver and operator conduct and the safe operation of the vehicle; or c. has been found to have exhibited a past driving record that would lead the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant would not operate the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle in a safe manner. ~Qrd.13984 § 1, 2000: Ord. 10498 § 31,1992} 6.fi4.fi10 Standards for suspensionlrevocation. For-hire driver. A. A for-hire driver's license shall be, immediately suspendedlnull and void if: 1. At any time his Vllashington State driver's license expires, is suspended or revoked; 2. !t is discovered after license issuance that he fails to meet the qualifications of afor-hire driver; 3. He is found to be in possession of controlled substances or alcohol while in control of or while operating any taxicab orfor-hire vehicle; B. The director may suspend or revoke afar-hire driver's license if he determines that the licensee has: 1. Received a conviction or bail forfeiture for a crime which would be grounds for denial as set forth in K.C.C. 6.64.600; 2. Failed to comply with the driver standards as set forth in this chapter; 3. Been found to have exhibited a driving record which leads the director to reasonably conclude that the applicant would not operate a taxicab orfor-hire vehicle in a safe manner. ~Qrd.10498 § 38,1992}. fi.fi4.fi~0 License issuance. The director may obtain such other information concerning the applicant's character, integrity, personal habits, past conduct and general qualifications as will show the applicant's ability and skill as a driver of a motor vehicle for hire and his honesty, integrity and character for the purposes of determining whether the applicant is a suitable person to drive a motor vehicle for hire. If the director is satisfied that the applicant for afor-hire driver's license possesses the qualifications and is a suitable person to drive a motor vehicle for hire under the provisions of this chapter, he shall issue him afor-hire driver's license. ~~rd.10498 § 39,1992}. fi.fi4.fi30 License expiration. For-hire driver. All for-hire driver's licenses shall expire one year from the date of application. ~Qrd.10498 § 40,1992}, G.fi4.fi40 For-hire driver operating standards. No driver shat! operate ataxicab orfor- hire vehicle in violation of any of the for-hire driver standards as set forth in this chapter. ~Qrd.10498 § 41,1992}. 6.64.650 Vehicle safety standards. A. A driver, before starting each shift, shall check the lights, brakes, tires, steering, seat belts, taximeter seal, and other vehicle equipment to see that they are working properly. The driver shall also ensure that the state for-hire certificate, the county andlor city taxicab orfor-hire vehicle license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance card are in the vehicle. Class I} B. A driver shall maintain the interior and the exterior of the taxicab or the for-hire vehicle in a clean condition and goad repair. Class l} C. A driver shall not transport more passengers than the number of seat belts available nor mare luggage than the taxicab capacity will safely and legally allow. Class I} D. A driver shall not drive, be in control of or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle that does not meet the vehicle standards as set forth in this chapter. Class E. A driver shall allow the director to inspect the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle at any reasonable time or place. Class M} ~Qrd.10498 42-46,1992}. Page 15 King County} TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 6.64.660 Conduct standards. A. A driver shall not drink any alcoholic beverage while on duty or eight hours prior to going on duty nor have in his possession an open or unsealed container of any alcoholic beverage. (Class M) B. A driver shall, at the end of each trip, check his vehicle for any article that is left behind by his passenger(s). Such articles are to be reported as found property on the TAXI Hotline, as well as to the service organization, and such property is to be returned to the service organization/affiliated representative at the end of the shift or sooner if possible. Unaffiliated taxicabs or for-hire vehicles shall deposit said items at the King County business license section. (Class M) C. A driver shall have in his possession a valid for-hire driver's license at any time he is driving, in control of or operating a taxicab or for-hire vehicle and such license shall be displayed as prescribed by the director. (Class I) D. A driver shall comply with any written Notice of Violation or Notice of Correction by the director including removal from service. (Class M) E. A driver shall not operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle when such taxicab or for- hire vehicle has been placed out-of-service by order of the director. (Class M) F. A driver shall immediately surrender the vehicle license plate or decal to the director upon written notice that such vehicle is out-of-service. (Class M) G. A driver shall not be in control of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle for more than finrelve (12) consecutive hours nor for more than finrelve (12) hours spread over a total of fifteen (15) hours in any 24-hour period. Thereafter, such driver shall not drive any taxicab until eight (8) consecutive hours have elapsed. (Class I) H. A driver shall not drive, operate, or be in control of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle other than that designated on his temporary for-hire permit. (Class I) I. A driver shall not drive, be in control of or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle where the customer information board, as required under the vehicle standards section of this chapter, is not present and contains the required information. (Class I) J. A driver shall operate the taxicab or for-hire vehicle with due regard for the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers. (Class I) K. A driver shall not solicit for prostitution nor allow the vehicle to be used for such unlawful purpose. (Class M) L. A driver shall not knowingly allow the taxicab or for-hire vehicle to be used for the illegal solicitation, transportation, or sale, or any other activity related to controlled substances. (Class M) M. A driver shall deposit all refuse appropriately and under no circumstances, litter. (Class I) N. A driver shall not use offensive language, expressions, or gestures to any person while driving, operating, or in control of a taxicab or for-hire vehicle. (Class I) (Ord. 10498 47 - 60, 1992). 6.64.670 Tauicab meter/rates standards. A. A driver shall not operate a taxicab that has a taximeter which is not sealed, in good working order, or accurate. (Class M) B. A driver must activate the taximeter at the beginning of each trip and deactivate the taximeter upon completion of the trip. Beginning of a trip means the point where the passenger is seated and the forward motion of the vehicle begins. (Class I) C. A driver shall assure that the meter reading is visible from a normal passenger position at all times. (Class I) D. A driver shall not operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle that does not have the rate posted as prescribed by the director. (Class I) E. A driver shall not ask, demand or collect any rate or fare other than as specified on the meter, required by ordinance, or pursuant to special rates or contract rates on file with the director. (Class M) Page 16 (King County)  TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 F. A driver shall complete tripsheets and shall show all trips in an accurate and legible manner as each trip occurs. Class I} G. A driver shall complete all items on tripsheets including: 1. Driver's name and for-hire license number; 2. Company name and vehicle name and number; 3. Vehicle for-hire license number; 4. Beginning and ending odometer reading; 5. Beginning and ending time of each shift worked; 6. Date, time, place or origin, and dismissal of each trip; Fare collected; 8. Number of passengers; 9. "No shows"; 1o Contract rates or special rates. Class I} H. A driver shall allow the director to inspect the daily trip sheet at any time while driving, in control of or operating a taxicab. ~Grd.10498 61- 68,1992}. fi.fi4.fi80 Driver-passenger relations standards. A. A driver shall wear suitable clothes that are neat and clean, and the driver shall be well groomed at all times while on duty. The term "well groomed" shall refer to that state of personal hygiene, body cleanliness and absence of offensive body odor normally associated with bathing or showering on a regular basis, and shall mean that hair is neatly trimmed, beards and mustaches groomed and neatly trimmed at all times in order not to present a ragged appearance, and scalp and facial hair combed and brushed. The term "neat and clean" as it relates to clothes shall mean that all clothing is clean, free from soil, grease and dirt and without unrepaired rips or tears. The term "suitable clothes" shall mean full length pants, collared shirt, and shoes. It shall not be permissible for any driver to wear as an outer garment any of the following: undershirk or underwear, tank tops, body shirts see-through mesh}, swimwear, jogging or warm-up suits or sweatshirts or similar attire, shorts or trunks Dogging or bathing}, sandals, or any similar clothing. Class I} B. A drivershall provide his customer with professional and courteous service at all times. Class I} C. A driver shall not refuse a request for service because of the driver's position in line at a taxicab zone; a passenger may select any taxicab in line. Class M} D. A driver shall at all times assist a passenger by placing luggage or packages ~underfifty X50} pounds} in and out of the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle. Class I} E. A driver shall not refuse to transport in the taxicab or for-hire vehicle any passenger's wheelchair which can be folded and placed in either the passenger, driver, or trunk compartment of the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle, an assist dog or guide dog to assist the disabled or handicapped, groceries, packages or luggage when accompanied by a passenger. Class M} F. A driver shall provide each passenger a receipt upon payment of the fare. The receipt shall accurately show the date and time, the amount of the fare, the taxicab name and number, and the printed name and far-hire driver license number of the for-hire driver. Class I} G. A driver shall use the most direct available route on all trips unless the passenger specifically requests to change the route. Class M} H. A driver shall not permit anon-fare paying passenger, or pets, to ride in the taxicab orfor-hire vehicle. Validly licensed trainees, when approved by the passenger, are exempt from this requirement. Class I} I. A driver shall not refuse to transport any person except when: 1. The driver has already been dispatched on another call; Page 1l King County} TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 2. The passenger is acting in a disorderly or threatening manner, or otherwise causes the driver to reasonably believe that his health or safety, or that of others, may be endangered; 3. The passenger cannot, upon request, show ability to pay fare. (Class M) J. A driver shall not smoke while the taxicab or for-hire vehicle is occupied without the consent of all passengers. (Class I) K. A driver shall be able to provide a reasonable and prudent amount of change, and if correct change is not available, no additional charge will be made to the passenger in attempting to secure the change. (Class I) (Ord. 10498 69-79, 1992). 6.64.690 Soliciting and cruising standards. A. A driver shall not cruise at Sea-Tac airport. (Class M) B. A driver shall not drive, be in control of, or operate a taxicab or for-hire vehicle on the passenger or check-in drives at Sea-Tac airport without having on display a Port of Seattle authorized permit, when available for-hire. (Class I) C. A driver shall not solicit on the Sea-Tac terminal drives or inside the airport terminal building. (Class I) D. A driver may solicit passengers only from the driver's seat or standing immediately adjacent to the taxicab or for-hire vehicle, and only when the vehicle is safely and legally parked. (Class I) E. A driver shall not use any other person to solicit passengers. (Class 1) F. A driver shall not hold himself out for designated destinations, provided that nothing shall prevent use of long-haul and short-haul lines at the airport. (Class I) (Ord. 10498 80 - 85, 1992). 6.64.695 Taxi zone standards. A. A driver while in a taxicab zone shall not leave the taxicab unattended for more than fifteen (15) minutes. Such vehicles are subject to impound by order of the director. (Class I) B. A driver shall occupy a taxicab zone only when available for hire. (Class I) C. A driver shall not perform engine maintenance or repairs on the taxicab while in a taxicab zone. (Class I) (Ord. 10498 86-88, 1992). V. ENTRY STANDARDS AND RATES 6.64.700 Ta~cicab. Maximum number. A. The King County council finds that the safety, reliability and economic viability of privately operated taxi transportation is a matter of county concern and regulation of such transportation is an essential government function. The council further finds that the number of taxicab licenses in effect as of May 31, 1991 is sufficient to provide the public adequate taxicab service. B. The total number of taxicab licenses issued shall not exceed the number in effect as of May 31, 1991. C. The director may, at his discretion, issue taxicab licenses to special service vehicles used to provide transportation to disabled persons defined in K.C.C. 6.64.010. D. The executive shall formulate and forward to the council for its approval a methodology for apportioning taxicab licenses when the total number of taxicab licenses in effect is less than the maximum number allowed. The executive shall submit this information to the council no later than April 1, 1994. (Ord. 10498 § 89, 1990). 6.64.710 Transfer of permit. Transfer (sale) of a permit to any other person is authorized. Application for transfer of a permit to another person shall include the name of the transferee, and the trade name and color scheme under which the vehicle will be operated, the sales price and other information required by the director. The transferee Page 18 (King County) TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 5.54 shall comply with all requirements of this chapter. Any transfer of a taxicab license shall be for the transfer of all licenses issued to said vehicle. If the transfer is for one vehicle license only, the remaining taxicab license shall be considered abandoned, nonrenewable ornon-transferable. ~Ord.10498 § 90,1992}. fi.64.12o Industry reporting. A. Beginning January 1,1993, the following information must be collected for each licensed taxicab: 1. Total number of trips. 2. Total paid miles. 3. Total miles driven. 4. Amount of fares collected and number of fare units. 5. Vehicle lease or rental income. 6. Costs, including: a. Equipment depreciation b. Equipment purchases c. Repair and maintenance costs d. Fuel and oil costs e. Other supplies f. Leases and service contract costs g. License fees and taxes h. Insurance i. Labor costs driver salary paid or lessee income retained by lessee} j. Other relevant costs, This information must be provided annually to the director on or before January 30th of each calendar year to cover the period from January 1 to December 31 of the prior year. Failure of an owner to report as required shall result in the owner being required to purchase and install a taximeter conforming to the requirements of K.C.C. 5.64.400. Said taximeter shall be capable of issuing receipts to customers. B. Information stored on meters as required in K.C.C. 5.54.400 shall be collected at official county or city taxicab testing stations a minimum of two times per year. Other information required to be reported under this section shall be reported in a manner established by the director. C. The director may verify operating cost information reported by the industry as required in this section of this chapter through special audits performed on a random sample basis. Failure to submit information required for a special audit to document the costs reported pursuant to this section of this chapter within two weeks of the director's request shall result in the owner being required to purchase and install a taximeter conforming to the requirements of K.C.C. 6.64.400. Said taximeter shall be capable of issuing receipts to customers. D. Providing data verified to be false is grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license. ~Ord.10498 § 91,1992}. fi.fi4.T30 Response times. The director shall establish a schedule of optimum average taxicab response times to requests for taxicab service at selected points within the county. The director shall periodically thereafter survey actual taxicab response times. A comparison of average actual response times to the optimum average taxicab response times shall be used as an indicator of taxicab industry performance and may be used as one criterion in evaluating and recommending rate and entry changes. The director shall publish a draft report of the optimum response times and shall provide aten-day comment period on the schedule before finalizing the schedule. Comments received by the director shall be included in the annual report submitted to the council pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.150. ~Ord.10498 § 92,1992}. Page 19 King County}  i _ TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 fi.64.140 Annual report. A. 4n or before April 1st of each year, beginning April 1, 1993, the director shall file an annual report with the King County council based upon data, collected pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.730 for the period between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding calendar year. B. These reports shall include but not be limited to the following: 1. Number of taxicabs licensed in SeattlelKing County during the reporting period and during the preceding year. 2. Number of drivers licensed in SeattlelKing County during the reporting period and during the preceding year. 3. Numbers and nature of complaints. 4. Results of a survey of taxicab response times, changes in response times from previous reporting periods, and relationship of the actual response times to the optimum average response time established by the director pursuant to K.C.C. 6.64.160. 5. Results of annual industry reporting including total net profit as reporked. 6. Results of meter readings as required in K.C.C. 6.64.12D. Any other recommendations deemed appropriate by the director. ~~rd. 10498 § 93,1992}. 6.64.~5o Determination of fares and number of licenses. King County finds and declares that fair and reasonable rates for the taxi industry should be established in the public interest and measured in terms of the taxi industry's need for revenue and the need for adequate service provided to the public as reflected by taxi service response times and other factors affecting the public's safety and welfare. ~~rd.10498 § 94,1992}. 6.64.164 Rates. A. The rates for taxicabs licensed to operate in King County shall be established by the King County council. B. In reviewing rates the council may take into account, among other things, and with the objective of prescribing a just and reasonable rate, the following factors: 1. The recommendations of the director pursuant to K.C.C. 6.65.140, if any; 2. The public need for adequate taxi service at the lowest level of charges consistent with the provision, maintenance and continuation of such service; 3. The rates of other licensees operating in similar areas; 4. The effect of such rates upon transportation of passengers by other modes of transportation; 5. The licensee's need for revenue of a level which under honest, efficient and economical management is sufficient to cover the cost including all operating expenses, depreciation accruals, rents, license fees and taxes of every kind} of providing adequate taxi service, plus an amount equal to such percentage of the cost as is reasonably necessary for the replacement of deteriorated taxicabs and a reasonable profit to the licensee. C. No taxicab shall have more than one rate on its meter. D. Except for special or contract rates as provided for in this chapter or any per trip fee established by the Pork of Seattle and set forth in any operating agreement or tariff, it . shall be unlawful for anyone operating a taxicab licensed by King County to charge, demand or receive any greater or lesser rate than the following: Meter rate 1. Drop charge: For passengers forfirst 119 mile $1.50 2. Per mile: For each 119 mile or fraction thereof after the first 119 mile .20 3. Foreveryone minute ofwaiting time .50 4. Extra charge for passengers over two excluding children under 12 .50 E. Special rates and contract rates. Page 20 King County}  i _ TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 1. Special rates as defined in this chapter shall be calculated as a percentage of the meter rate. 2. All special rates must be filed with the director on forms furnished by the director. 3. All special rates andlor contract rates shall be filed once a year at the time of application by the affiliated representative of a service company or the vehicle licensee in the case of an independent owner. 4. Licensees may change the special rates filed no more than once a year. 5. Rates for new contracts acquired or changed during the license year shall be filed within two weeks of securing such contract and prior to implementing the contracted rate. F. Every for-hire vehicle licensee shall, before commencing operating, file all rates and charges with the director. All rates and charges shall be conspicuously displayed inside the for-hire vehicle so as to be readily discernible to the passenger. The manner of such posting will be prescribed by the director. G. The rates specified in this section shall not apply to transportation of persons provided pursuant to a written contract which establishes a fare at a different rate for specified transportation and has been previously filed with the director; provided, that no contract may include any provision the effect of which is to directly or indirectly require exclusive use of the transportation services of the contracting taxicab vehicle. H. It is unlawful to make any discriminatory charges to any person, or to make any rebate or in any manner reduce the charge to any person unless such is in conformity with the discountslsurcharges contained in the filed rates. I. It is unlawful under the Americans with Disabilities Act to charge a special service vehicle rate which is different from the taxicab rates adopted in subsection D, except in those instances where the transportation of disabled persons is pursuant to a written contract as specified in subsection G. ~Grd.10498 § 95,1992}. 6.64.710 Rate study. The director shall study the effects of rates and their impact on income of drivers, owners, and service companies, the effects of any rate increases on lease costs to drivers, study the varying markets and rate structures for service companies and independent operators, and study the scarcity or monopoly value of license. Such information shall be forwarded to the council by April 1,1994. ~Grd.10498 § 96,1992}. VI. PENALTIES 6.64.800 Infraction. Violation of any provisions identified in this chapter as a Class I} shall be designated as an infraction. Any person cited for an infraction shall be subject to the Justice Court Rules of Procedures. Any person found guilty of committing an infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty not to exceed $1,DOO.flO. A finding that an infraction has been committed shall not give rise to any other legal disability which is based upon conviction of a crime, ~Grd.10498 § 91,1992}. 6.64.810 Misdemeanors. Violation of any of the provisions identified in this chapter as a Class M} shall be designated as a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,ODD, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or both. ~4rd.14498 § 98,1992}. 6.64.520 Civil penalty. In addition to or as an alternative tv any other penalty provided herein or by law, any person who violates any provision of any business license ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,ODD per violation to be directly assessed by the director. The director, in a reasonable manner, may vary the . amount of the penalty assessed to consider the appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the business of the violator; the gravity of the violation; the number of past and present Page 21 King County}  i TAXIS -BUSINESSES AND DRIVERS 6.64 violations committed and the good faith of the violator in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation. All civil penalties assessed will be enforced and collected in accordance with the procedure specified under this title. ~Ord.10498 § 99,1992}. VII MISCELLANEOUS 6.64.900 Consumer complaint hotline. The director may establish, in conjunction with the City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle, a shared consumer complaint telephone number and complaint process. ~4rd.10498 § 100,1992}. fi.fi4.910 Passenger complaint process. A. Upon receiving a written complain# involving the conduct of the for-hire driver, the route of transportation, the rate charged for the transportation, passenger injury or property damage not arising from a vehicle accident, the director shall cause the following to be performed: 1. Issue a Notice of Complaint to the for-hire driver and vehicle owner, and company, if applicable, advising such person of the allegations} made in the complaint; 2. Require the for-hire driver, vehicle owner, and company if applicable, to respond, in writing, to the allegations} in the Notice of Complaint within ten days of receipt of the Notice of Complaint; 3. Investigate the allegations} in the written complaint and the response submitted by the for-hire driver, vehicle owner, and company, if applicable; 4. Make a finding as to the validity of the allegations} in the written complaint. if it is found to be a valid complaint the director shall issue a Notice and Order pursuant to the process described in K.C.C. 6.01.130. B. Failure to respond, in writing, to a Notice of Complaint within ten days shall constitute a waiver of the for-hire driver's, vehicle owner's, and company's, if applicable, right to contest the allegations} in the written complaint and shall be prima facie evidence that the allegations} are valid. C. Failure to comply with any Notice and order issued as a result of the above process will result in the revocation of the licenses} involved. Such revocation will last one year from the date the licenses} is surrendered. ~~rd.10498 § 101,1992}. fi.64.9Z0 Renewal of license, registration or permit ~ late penalty. A late penalty shall be charged on a!l applications for renewal of a license, registration or permit received later than ten working days after the expiration date of such license, registration or permit as set forth in the respective resolution or ordinance establishing the expiration date of such license, registration or permit. The amount of such penalty is fixed as follows: For a license, registration or permit requiring a fee of fifty cents or more, but less than fifty dollars, twenty percent of the required fee; For a license, registration or permit requiring a fee of fifty dollars or more, but less than one thousand dollars, ten percent of the required fee; For a license, registration or permit requiring a fee of one thousand dollars or more, five percent of the required fee. ~~rd.10498 § 102,1992}. 6.64.990 Severability. Should any section, subsection paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter be declared unconstitutional ar invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of thrs chapter. ~4rd. 10498 § 103, 1992}. Page 22 King County}  I Auburn City Code -Taxi Licenses 5.20.030 License required -Fee -Term -Notices -Exemptions. A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in any business as provided in this chapter within the city limits without first obtaining a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. B. The fee licensing under the provisions of this chapter shall be as follows: Type Fee Term Initial Renewal Ambulance Services License Business No Fee No Fee 7/l - 6/30 Attendant No Fee No Fee 7/l - 6/30 Amusement Device License 1 to 4 $40.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 5 or more $70.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Auto Races License $70.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Cabaret License $50.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Carnivals, Circuses, Shows, etc., Licenses Carnival/circus $70.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Theater/concert $70.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Show/exhibition $70.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Public amusement $70.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Dance License $50.00 $20.00 Fire Extinguisher Without testing $30.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 With testing $45.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Fireworks Stands License $70.00 $20.00 Noon 6/28 to Noon 7/6 (Regulation of fireworks stands under Chapter 8.24 ACC) Massage Business, Health Salon, Public Bathhouse License Business $85.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Attendant $85.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Merchant Patrol, Private Detective License Merchant patrol agency $55.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Patrolman $55.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Detective agency $55.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Detective $55.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Motor Vehicle Wreckers License $ 8 5.00/Event 1- 6/3 0 Pawnbrokers/Secondhand Dealers License $40.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 $40.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Solicitor License Master $40.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Agent $40.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Individual $40.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Taxicab Businesses -Requires King County license only to operate in Auburn Tow Truck Business License Business $60.00 $20.00 7/l - 6/30 Driver $40.00 $20.00 7/1- 6/3 0 C. A duplicate license shall be issued by the business license clerk, as designated by the mayor, to replace any license previously issued which has been lost, stolen, defaced or destroyed, upon the filing of an affidavit attesting to such fact and the paying to the business license clerk of a fee of $1.00. D. Any notice required by this chapter to be mailed to any licensee shall be sent by ordinary mail, addressed to the address of the licensee shown by the records of the business license clerk or, if no such address is shown to such address as the business license clerk is able to ascertain by reasonable effort. Failure of the licensee to receive such mailed notice shall not release the licensee from any fee or penalties thereon, nor shall such failure operate to extend any time limit set by the provisions of this chapter. E. This section grants an exemption from paying a fee for any licenses required under the provisions of this chapter to bona fide nonprofit, charitable, religious, or philanthropic persons or organizations. 1. Any person or organization claiming the exemptions of this section shall file with the business license clerk an affidavit setting forth facts sufficient to show the application of this section and the right to such exemption. 2. Persons or organizations required to be licensed by the state of Washington, wherein the state has preempted the field of endeavor of any such persons or organizations, shall not be required to obtain a license from the city under the provisions of this title; provided however, any such persons or organizations doing business within the city limits of the city shall carry the state license on his or her person at all times when doing business within the city, and shall exhibit such state license whenever he or she is requested to do so by any police officer or any person who asks to see the same. (Ord. 5897 § 2005; Ord. 4012 § 2,1984.)