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Home My WebLink About3838Ordinance No. 3838 (Amending or Repealing Ordinances) CFN=175 — Business License Passed — 4/17/2007 Taxicabs & Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing & Enforcement Authority Amends Ord. 1922 ORDINANCE NO. 383-Y AN ORDINANCE of the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, amending Ch. 5.03 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire," to formally delegate to King County the regulation of taxicabs and vehicles for -hire and operating within the city of Kent. RECITALS A. RCW 81.72.210 provides that local municipalities may license, control, and regulate privately operated taxicab transportation services operating within their respective jurisdictions. B. In 1975, the city of Kent adopted Ordinance No. 1922, which required taxicab companies operating in the city of Kent to obtain a city business license and a King County taxicab or for -hire vehicle license. This ordinance was later codified in Ch. 5.03 of the Kent City Code. C. Although the caption of Ordinance No. 1922 stated the intent was to adopt King County taxicab regulations, no specific language of such adoption was ,made within the body of the ordinance and no agreement was entered into between the city and King County for King County's regulation of taxicab and vehicle for -hire companies operating in the city of Kent. This ordinance corrects that oversight. D. Ch. 39.34 RCW allows municipalities to contract with one another for cooperative action in order to make the most efficient use of their powers. In order to adequately protect the interests of the county, the city, and their 1 Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing and Enforcement Authority respective citizens, it is desirable to provide for a uniform county -wide system of licensing and regulating taxicabs and for -hire vehicles and their drivers. F. King County currently contracts with eleven (11) other municipalities for the regulation of taxicabs and for -hire vehicles—Bellevue, Bunen, Covington, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Port of Seattle, Sammamish, SeaTac, and Seattle. Therefore, King County Records, Elections, and Licensing Services Division is 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. Accordingly, the city desires to obtain the assistance of King County in regulating taxicabs and for -hire vehicles, and the driver's thereof, within the city of Kent. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 1. - Amendment. Ch. 5.03 of the Kent City Code, entitled bs and Vehicles For -Hire," is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 5.03 TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR -HIRE Sec. 5.03.010. City of Kent Taxlieab-business license required. All taxicab and for -hire vehicle companies located and/or operating within the city shall secure a ci business license. Sec. 5.03.020. King County taxicab and for -hire vehicle license required. All taxicabs and for -hire vehicles operating within the city shall secure a King County taxicab or for -hire vehicle license. Sec. 5.03.030. Appointment of licensing and enforcement authority. 2 Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing and Enforcement Authority A. Pursuant to an interlocal agreement, the director of the King County Department of Executive Administration, and his or her authorized representatives, are delegated the power to determine eligibility for King County taxicab and for -hire vehicle licenses and the Rower to enforce the provisions of this chapter, which shall include the power to deny, suspend, or revoke King County taxicab and for -hire vehicle licenses. A copy of the interlocal agreement shall be available in the city clerk's office for use and examination by the public. B. Denial, suspension, or revocation of any King County taxicab or for -hire vehicle license shall cause the immediate denial, suspension, or revocation of any Kent business license issued for the operation of taxicab or for -hire vehicle companies. Sec. 5.03.040. Licensing and regulation of taxicab and for -hire vehicles—Adopted by reference. A. The following sections of Ch. 6.64 of the King County Code, as currently enacted or as later amended or recodified, are adopted by this reference and shall have the same force and effect as if set forth in this ordinance, except that, unless the context indicates otherwise, the word "county" and the words "King County" shall refer to the city and references to violations of the county code or county ordinances shall be deemed to be references to violations of city ordinances. B. If a county ordinance specifically adopted in this chapter refers to another county ordinance not specifically adopted in this chapter, the ordinance referred to shall be given the force and effect necessary to enforce the ordinance specifically adopted in this chapter. King Countv Code 6 : Title: 6.64.005 Purpose. 6.64007 Scope of authority. 664.010 Definitions. 6.64.015 Interlocal agreement. 6.64.025 Fees. 6.64.200 Service organization registration. 6.64.210 Color scheme 3 Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing and Enforcement Authority 6.64.220 Independent color scheme. 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. 664.370 Vehicle standards. 6.64.380 Taxicab and for -hire vehicle license expiration. 664.390 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. 6.64450 Destruction, replacement, retirement of a taxicab. 6.64.460 Surrender of vehicle license. 6.64.500 For -hire driver's license required. 6.64 510 Application 6.64.520 Investigation. 6.64.530 Oualifications. 6.64.540 Temporary permit. 6.64.550 Application null and void. 664.560 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 suspension/revocation - for -hire driver. 6.64620 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. 6.64670 Taxicab meter/rates standards 4 Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing and Enforcement Authority 6.64.680 Driver -passenger relations standards. 6.64.690 Soliciting and cruising standards. 6.64.695 Taxi zone standards. 6.64.700 Taxicab - maximum number. 6.64.710 Transfer or sale of license. 6.64720 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. 664.770 Rate study. 6.64.800 Infraction. 6.64.810 Misdemeanors. 6.64820 Civil penalty. 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. 5.93.039. M.a..v a.vus, P"nII«'e"T' Any SECTION 2. - Severability. If any one or more section, subsections, or ntences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision all not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same all remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law. 5 Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing and Enforcement Authority ATTEST: • , . 1 1Arai _ _• APPROVED AS TO FORM: A V� TO BRUB KER, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED: � day of 11' ' 2007. APPROVED: �917) day of � F�, 2007. PUBLISHED: X5- day of Agk 2 7. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. 34f3O passed by the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, and approved by the mayor of the :ity of Kent as hereon indicated. ,a-� %—;— �� (SEAL) 1H.4octr s, ravrY \CIVI�ORDINANCE�Taw-KingCouMy0.egulate Ooc C i ry cc weK 6 Taxicabs and Vehicles For -Hire Appointment of King County as Licensing and Enforcement Authority