CC RES 2015-020 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ESTABLISHING FINES FOR THE VIOLATION OF MUNICIPAL CODE
PROVISIONS REGARDING TAXICABS OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, in response to concerns raised by residents regarding taxicabs
operating within the City, the City Council introduced an ordinance (Ordinance No. 564)
that will prevent taxicab drivers from parking on City streets, alleys and properties
except when they are loading and unloading passengers and their possessions or
waiting to collect their fares, and from displaying City's logo or using any other sign or
advertisement that would cause a member of the public to believe that the taxicab is
affiliated with or endorsed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to impose fines and penalties for the
violation of the new provisions of the Municipal Code, which will be set forth in Section
10.04.100 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Resolution No. 2010-20, which establishes the City's bail schedule,
is hereby amended by amending Attachment A thereto to add bail amounts for
violations of Section 10.04.100 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, which shall
be categorized as infractions on said Attachment:
Bail: First offense: $50.00; Second offense: $100; Third Offense: $150.
Section 2: Resolution No. 2008-44, Resolution No. 2008-92 and Resolution
No. 2010-065, which establish administrative citation penalties, are hereby amended by
adding the following,penalties for violations of Section 10.04.100 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code:
10.04.100 Parking taxicabs illegally or improper display of the City logo or other
advertisement on a taxicab that would mislead the public to believe that the taxicab is
affiliated with or endorsed by the City:
First Offense: $50.00; Second Offense within 12 months: $100; Third and Each
Additional Offense Within 12 months: $150.
Section 3: Resolution No. 2003-62, which establishes civil penalties for
parking violations in the City, is hereby amended by amending Exhibit C thereto to add
the following penalty for a taxicab parking in violation of Section 10.04.100 of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code:
Base Penalty LA County Total Penalty Late Penalty Admin Fee Total
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$50 $5 $55 $68 $15 $138
Section 4: The penalties established by this Resolution shall become effective
when Ordinance No. 564 becomes effective.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 2015.
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I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above
Resolution No. 2015-20 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at
regular meeting thereof held on March 17, 2015.
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City Clerk
Resolution No. 2015-20
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