§ 10.66.110. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.

(a)

The chief of police may refuse to issue a taxicab driver's license, or may suspend or revoke any such license, for any of the following reasons:

(1)

Information contained in the application, or supplemental information requested from the applicant, is found to be false in any material or detail;

(2)

The applicant fails to complete the application form after having been notified of the additional information or documents required;

(3)

The required application fee has not been paid;

(4)

Upon the Driver being convicted of a violation of Sections 20001, 20002a, 20002b, 23103, 23152, 23153, 23220, or 23222 of the Vehicle Code of the state of California;

(5)

Upon any two or more convictions within one year for any moving violation of the Vehicle Code of the state of California while driving such taxicab;

(6)

Upon the driver being convicted of any crime involving physical violence or moral turpitude;

(7)

If the driver is operating without the required insurance or vehicle registration;

(8)

If the driver tests positive for controlled substances or alcohol;

(9)

If the driver violates or fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the taxicab license;

(10)

Upon violation of any other provision of this chapter or any local or state law, statute, rule, or regulation relating to his or her licensed activity.

(b)

The chief of police shall render a decision to issue or deny a request for a license within 30 days of the filing of the completed application and payment of the application fee.

(c)

Prior to suspending or revoking a taxicab license for violation of any provision of this chapter, the chief of police shall conduct a hearing, if the driver so requests in writing and pays the appropriate filing fee as set forth by resolution of the city council. If the chief of police suspends or revokes a taxicab license after a hearing, the driver may, by written notice to the city clerk and payment of the filing fee, within ten calendar days of the date of mailing the chief of police's suspension or revocation order, appeal the suspension or revocation to the city council. The decision of the city council shall be final. A driver whose taxicab license has been revoked shall not be qualified or permitted to apply for a new license until one year after the date of the revocation.

(Ord. No. 865B, § 2, 5-22-2012)