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3 Transportation and Trinity River Project Council Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes Meeting Date: 12 May 2014 Convened: 1:03 p.m. Adjourned: 2:45 p.m. Councilmembers: Vonciel Jones Hill, Chair Lee Kleinman, Vice Chair Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Monica Alonzo Sandy Greyson Sheffie Kadane Presenter(s): Jill A. Jordan, P.E., Assistant City Manager Donzell Gipson, Assistant Director, DPD Wendy Nalls, Contract Portfolio Manager, DPD Mandy Shreve, Third Tier Executive, DPD Liz Fernandez, Director, Trinity Watershed Mgmt. Councilmembers Absent: None Other Councilmembers Present: Jerry R. Allen Philip T. Kingston Staff Present: Staff Present: Keith Manoy, Assistant Director, Public Works Sarah Standifer, Assistant Director, TWM Rosa Rios, City Secretary AGENDA: 1. Approval of the 28 April 2014 Meeting Minutes Presenter(s): Vonciel Jones Hill, Chair Action Taken/Committee Recommendation(s): Motion was made to approve the 28 April 2014 Transportation and Trinity River Project Council Committee [ TTRPC ] meeting minutes. Motion made by: Kadane Item passed unanimously: X Item failed unanimously: Motion seconded by: Alonzo Item passed on a divided vote: Item failed on a divided vote: 2. On-Street Parking Modernization Presenter(s): Donzell Gipson, Assistant Director, Wendy Nalls, Contract Portfolio Manager, and Mandy Shreve, Third Tier Executive, Dallas Police Department Information Only: X

4 Transportation and Trinity River Project Council Committee Meeting Minutes 12 May 2014 Page 2 3. DART Board Selection Process Presenter(s): Committee Members Action Taken/Committee Recommendation(s): Motion was made to interview all five nominees, each committee member will simply vote for three candidates without ranking. The top three nominees will go forward as recommended by the committee to full City Council for consideration. Motion made by: Atkins Item passed unanimously: X Item failed unanimously: Motion seconded by: Kleinman Item passed on a divided vote: Item failed on a divided vote: Action Taken/Committee Recommendation(s): A second motion was made to interview all nominees on 11 August Motion made by: Greyson Item passed unanimously: X Item failed unanimously: Motion seconded by: Atkins Item passed on a divided vote: Item failed on a divided vote: 4. Trinity River Wind Festival Briefing Memo Presenter(s): Liz Fernandez, Director, Trinity Watershed Management Information Only: X 5. Upcoming Council Agenda Item(s) Presenter(s): Liz Fernandez, Director, Trinity Watershed Management DRAFT Authorize a contract with DCI Contracting, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five, for closed landfill improvements associated with the Simpkins Remediation. Motion made by: Greyson Motion seconded by: Atkins Item passed unanimously: X Item passed on a divided vote: Item failed unanimously: Item failed on a divided vote: Action Taken/Committee Recommendation(s): Motion was made to move this item forward to full City Council for consideration. DRAFT Authorize an amendment to the development and operations agreement with Equest for the Texas Horse Park Action Taken/Committee Recommendation(s): Motion was made to move this item forward to full City Council for consideration. Motion made by: Atkins Motion seconded by: Kadane Item passed unanimously: Item passed on a divided vote: X Item failed unanimously: Item failed on a divided vote: Adjourn (2:45 p.m.) Vonciel Jones Hill, Chair Transportation and Trinity River Project Council Committee

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enforcement Focus regulations on issues that are important to the City: Driver

7 Create a level playing field that is fair to all companies Encourage free market competition Simplify the regulations to promote compliance and improve enforcement Focus regulations on issues that are important to the City: Driver qualifications Vehicle safety and appearance Insurance Consumer choice Quality service 2

8 Transportation-for-hire includes any ride for compensation, whether hailed or prearranged and includes: Taxicabs Limousines Non-motorized transportation-for-hire Shuttles Intracity buses for hire Personal vehicles serving as a vehicle for hire Examples of transportation-for-hire includes Buses by Bill, horse carriages, Lyft, pedicabs, Uber Black, Uber X, and Yellow Cab 3

9 Ridesharing or carpooling with no compensation Interstate and intrastate buses, including DART Ambulances (regulated under Chapter 15D) Courtesy vehicles Zip Cars Bikeshare 4

10 The adoption of the proposed Transportation-for- Hire regulation would result in the addition, elimination and revision of numerous provisions currently in the Dallas City Code, including Adding a new Chapter 47A, Transportation-for-Hire Deleting Chapter 45, Taxicabs Deleting Chapter 10A, Limousines Deleting Chapter 10, Buses and Shuttles Making Conforming Amendments to Chapter 5, Article II, Ground Transportation Services at Love Field Deleting head-of-line provision for CNG vehicles at Love Field Deleting Chapter 10B, Non-Motorized Passenger Transport Vehicles 5

11 Eliminating distinctions between types of Transportation-for-Hire operators and types of vehicles Eliminating the current restriction on the age and number of taxi-cabs Eliminating requirements for the dollar value of vehicles Eliminating regulation of fares 6

12 Allowing different modes of transportation-for-hire to compete directly against each other Allowing each individual consumer to select the type of transportation-for-hire to use Ensuring public safety by regulating transportationfor-hire operating authorities, drivers, vehicles, and insurance 7

13 Operating authority permit is the same for all forms of transportation-for-hire The operating authority shall identify every vehicle utilized by the authority: Vehicles shall be identified by decal number, VIN, and license plate Amendments to the operating authority permit shall be reported to a City-operated website, including changes of drivers and/or vehicles Operating authority permit expires annually If a company is sold, it may continue to use the existing trade name; however, a new operating authority shall be obtained 8

14 Operating authority permit: $1,000 per year Driver permit: $50 per two (2) years Vehicle permit: $100 per vehicle per year $25 reduction for CNG vehicles Temporary vehicle: $50 per event or period of time Non-motorized operating authority: $360 per year Driver permit: $50 per two years Vehicle permit: $50 per vehicle per year *Fees based on estimated cost but may be adjusted after a future fee study. All fees are non-refundable 9

15 One driver permit may be used under any or several operating authorities, so as long as each operating authority registers the driver The driver permit may be used for any type of transportation-for-hire vehicle 10

16 A City shall designate a contractor to conduct a drivers training class on City regulations, familiarity with the City s geography, and customer service The training class is required only once, unless the driver s permit is revoked, suspended, or not renewed Annual criminal background check, drug test, and driving record check by a company of driver s choice Test results shall be reviewed by the City s certification company 11

17 Driver s first name, picture and driver permit number shall be displayed in the vehicle Drivers shall carry the driver permit at all times Drivers shall present their permits to Transportation Regulation inspectors and law enforcement officers upon request 12

18 One vehicle permit may be used under any or several operating authorities so long as the operating authority identifies the vehicle Shall show proof that the vehicle is insured Shall specify any operating authority for which the vehicle drives 13

19 Inspections shall be conducted annually by a City approved inspection company, selected through Request For Proposal [ RFP ] Inspection includes emissions and safety Vehicles shall be maintained in good operating condition and appearance No maximum age No maximum mileage No minimum cost for vehicles 14

20 No regulation of color or design of vehicles Every transportation-for-hire vehicle shall have a permit decal on the windshield Transportation-for-hire vehicles that are able to be hailed: Shall have a light on the roof to indicate that the vehicle is available Vehicle doors shall display the name of the operating authority, vehicle number, rate for riders and whether credit cards are accepted This display door shall be approved by the City 15

21 If an operating authority has ten (10) or more vehicles, at least one (1) or two (2%) percent of the fleet must be handicap-accessible or the operating authority shall contract with a company to provide handicap-accessible vehicles Cannot charge a higher fare for handicapaccessible service 16

22 Citywide service* No portion of the city shall be excluded from service No refusal of passengers due to point of origin, destination, or length of trip No discrimination against passengers based on race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, political opinions or affiliations * Does not apply to non-motorized transportation vehicles for hire 17

23 A driver may refuse a passenger if: Person is disorderly Driver is engaged in answering a previous request for service Person is engaged in unlawful conduct Driver fears for driver s safety Driver shall take the most direct and expeditious route City contact information for complaints shall be displayed inside of the vehicle 18

24 Hotels shall not require guests to use a specific transportation-for-hire company or any specific mode of transportation-for-hire Neither operating authority or drivers shall solicit passengers by paying any individual employee of another business to solicit passengers or to give preferential treatment in directing passengers to a specific driver 19

25 City shall no longer regulate rates, however: Operating authority/driver shall tell passenger/payer in advance the rate for the ride Drivers shall disclose in advance that credit cards are not accepted The operating authority shall disclose how fares are calculated, either on a website, computer application [ app ] and/or a sign in the vehicle 20

26 Rates can be based on time, mileage, zones, or any combination of these factors Receipt shall show the rate, total fare, how the fare was calculated, the mileage, the time, the operating authority, the driver, and the vehicle permit number 21

27 Primary insurance must be provided by the operating authority One million dollar commercial automobile liability policy with combined single limit of liability for injury or property damage for each occurrence Claims must be paid by the insurance company on a first dollar basis 22

28 Operating authority insurance shall be the primary insurance at all times the driver or vehicle is working (passenger) or available (cruising) as transportation-for-hire Any person who has a twenty percent (20%) or greater interest in the operating authority shall have no interest in the insurance company The operating authority shall not be self-insured 23

29 Vehicles shall be towed and impounded if there is no: Insurance Operating authority permit Driver permit Vehicle permit Appeals shall be to the Permit and License Appeals Board 24

30 January 1, 2015 Permits issued before the effective date remain valid until expiration 25

64 KEY FOCUS AREA: Clean, Healthy Environment AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2014 COUNCIL DISTRICT (S): All DEPARTMENT: Department of Code Compliance CMO: Charles M. Cato, MAPSCO: SUBJECT N/A Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the Solid Waste Implementation Project Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) through funding from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to be used to develop and launch a public awareness campaign related to the Scrap Tire Enforcement Program; and (2) execution of the grant agreement; and (3) the City s local match in the amount of $280,000 Total not to exceed $405,000 Financing: North Central Texas Council of Governments Grant Funds ($125,000) and General Funds ($280,000) BACKGROUND The City of Dallas has submitted a proposal requesting $125,000 in funding for a Stop Illegal Dumping public awareness initiative that includes utilizing water bill inserts to provide a mass mailing campaign to residents throughout Dallas. The campaign will also use billboards along Dallas interstates to provide mass awareness, and partner with DART to wrap buses with campaign materials. Working in concert with Trinity Watershed Management and the Dallas Marshal s Office, Code Compliance will launch educational activities at the Audubon Center, community fairs, recreation centers, and other locations within neighborhoods that serve as high dumping areas. The public awareness campaign and educational activities will focus on the ordinance-based penalties associated with dumping and highlight the inherent public health concerns associated with scrap tires, including the prevalence for fires, contamination of water sources, and disease vectors (i.e. mosquitoes) which can contribute to the spread of West Nile Virus. The City will provide $280,000 matching funds, which is budgeted for tire removal along different locations throughout the Trinity River Corridor. On January 22, 2014, Council approved Resolution , which provides for a three-year service contract in the

65 amount of $3,257, for scrap tire removal from the Trinity River as well as trash and debris removal from Lake Ray Hubbard. PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) This item has no prior action. FISCAL INFORMATION $125,000 North Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.

66 WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is accepting proposals for grant funding from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the implementation of a Regional Management Plan in Solid Waste; and WHEREAS, these funds are generated by solid waste disposal fees collected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and made available to eligible local governments; and WHEREAS, the solid waste funds are intended for local and cooperative implementation activities consistent with goals of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Dallas has submitted a proposal to implement a public awareness campaign related to the Scrap Tire Enforcement Program; and WHEREAS, the City will provide matching funds in an amount not to exceed $280,000. Now Therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS: Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for and accept the Solid Waste Implementation Project Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments through funding from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support a public awareness campaign for the Scrap Tire Enforcement Program in an amount not to exceed $125,000, and to execute the grant agreement. Section 2. That the City Controller is hereby authorized to receive and deposit grant funds into the Solid Waste Implementation Project Grant Fund S270, Department CCS, Unit 1535, Revenue Source 8411, in an amount not to exceed $125,000. Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to establish appropriations in the amount of $125,000 in Fund S270, Department CCS, Unit 1535, Various Supply Object Codes according to future procurements. Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to provide matching funds in the amount of $280,000 from general funds allocated under Resolution , a service contract with Good Earth Corporation, Inc. (510006) in the amount of $280, and Hess Construction, LLC (VS ) in the amount of $ for scrap tire removal from the Trinity River and trash and debris removal from Lake Ray Hubbard for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $3,257,

67 Section 5. That the City Controller is hereby authorized to disburse funds from Fund S270, Department CCS, Unit 1535, in accordance with the grant agreement. Section 6. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with provisions of the Charter of the City of Dallas, and it is accordingly so resolved.

Title. This Chapter may be cited as the Transportation/Taxicab Network Company Services Act.

Title. This Chapter may be cited as the Transportation/Taxicab Network Company Services Act. CHAPTER 28 TRANSPORTATION/TAXICAB NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES ACT SOURCE: Entire chapter added by P.L. 34-091:2 (May 14, 2018). 28101. Title. 28102. Definitions. 28103. Taxicab Company and Transportation