ITEM TITLE:
Approval of the 2023 Renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Valdez Yellow Cab
SUBMITTED BY: Elise Sorum-Birk, Deputy City Clerk
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
The Ports & Harbors Commission recommends approval.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In accordance with Chapter 5.16 of the Valdez Municipal Code, Valdez Yellow Cab has applied for the annual renewal of their Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (taxi cab license) to the City Clerk’s Office. Their current Certificate expired December 31, 2022.
Section 5.16.050 of the Code requires a renewal recommendation from the Ports & Harbors Commission (formerly the Transportation Commission) to be forwarded to the City Council. The Ports & Harbors Commission reviewed this application at their regular meeting on March 20, 2023 and has forwarded to City Council their recommendation for its approval.
Valdez Yellow Cab’s 2023 renewal application (attached) includes three vehicles and three drivers to be authorized under their new Certificate, once approved.
The company may add or remove vehicles and drivers to their Certificate throughout the year by providing proper required documentation to the City Clerk’s office, to include vehicle permits/inspections/insurance and copies of chauffeur’s licenses. There is no cost to add vehicles or drivers and a new paper certificate is issued each time a change is made. Additions do not change the expiration date of the Certificate.