8/11/22, 10:10 AM Chapter 5.90 PEDICABS
https://library.qcode.us/lib/stockton_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/title_5-chapter_5_90?view=all 1/14 Stockton, California Municipal Code, Charter, and Civil Service Rules Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.90 PEDICABS
5.90.010 Purpose.
5.90.020 Definitions.
5.90.030 Permit requirement to operate pedicab.
5.90.040 Application for pedicab operating permit.
5.90.050 Pedicab operating permit fee.
5.90.060 Duration of validity of pedicab operating permit.
5.90.070 Pedicab operating permit renewal.
5.90.080 Denial of pedicab operating permit.
5.90.090 Suspension or revocation of pedicab operating permit.
5.90.100 Identification badges issued to pedicab operators with a pedicab operating permit.
5.90.110 Pedicab decal.
5.90.120 Application for pedicab decal.
5.90.130 Requirements for issuance of pedicab decal.
5.90.140 Pedicab decal fee.
5.90.150 Duration of validity of pedicab decal.
5.90.160 Pedicab decal renewal.
5.90.170 Denial of pedicab decal for failure to comply with chapter.
5.90.180 Suspension or revocation of pedicab decal.
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5.90.190 Other laws applicable to pedicab owners and operators.
5.90.200 Report of accidents.
5.90.210 Minimum age for pedicab operators.
5.90.220 Driver’s license requirement to operate pedicab.
5.90.230 Business license requirement to operate pedicab.
5.90.240 Equipment regulations for the operation of pedicabs.
5.90.250 Insurance requirements.
5.90.260 Fare schedule.
5.90.270 Right of appeal from denial of issuance of pedicab operating permit or decal.
5.90.280 Right of appeal from suspension or revocation of pedicab operating permit or decal.
5.90.290 Procedure upon appeal.
5.90.300 Enforcement authority.
5.90.310 Enforcement remedies.
5.90.320 Strict liability offenses.
5.90.330 City held harmless.
5.90.340 General pedicab operation.
5.90.010 Purpose.
The City Council finds that regulations governing pedicabs, operators, and owners are necessary to protect the general safety and welfare of passengers using pedicabs for hire and pedestrians within the City. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms are defined as follows:
“City Manager” means the City Manager for the City of Stockton or designee.
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https://library.qcode.us/lib/stockton_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/title_5-chapter_5_90?view=all 3/14 “Decal” means the numbered decal issued by the City of Stockton to a pedicab owner for display on the pedicab to indicate that the pedicab is permitted to operate. “Identification badge” means a badge that identifies the operator with a color passport-sized photo.
“Operates within the City” means the soliciting, accepting, picking-up, or embarking within the City of a passenger or passengers for transportation or conveyance to any point within or without the City for receipt of any form of consideration.
“Operator” means any individual who operates a pedicab whether as an owner, an employee of the owner, or as an independent contractor within the City of Stockton. “Owner” means any person who owns, leases, or otherwise has possession of a pedicab. “Pedicab” means:
1. A bicycle (as defined by the California Vehicle Code) that has three (3) or more wheels, that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the bicycle, that is operated by an individual, and that is used for transporting passengers for receipt of any form of consideration; or
2. A bicycle (as defined by the California Vehicle Code) that pulls a trailer, sidecar, or similar device, that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the trailer, sidecar, or similar device, that is operated by an individual, and that is used for transporting passengers for receipt of any form of consideration.
“Pedicab operating permit” means a written permit issued by the City of Stockton authorizing a person to operate a pedicab.
“Person” means both singular and plural, and shall mean any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, or society exclusive of public agencies. “Police Chief” means the Chief of Police for the City of Stockton or designee. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.030 Permit requirement to operate pedicab.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a pedicab within the City without first having obtained a pedicab operating permit issued by the City pursuant to this chapter. Pedicab operating permits are the property of the City and are not transferable to any other operator. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17- 2011)
5.90.040 Application for pedicab operating permit.
A. Before operating a pedicab, an applicant shall apply for a pedicab operating permit in person.
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C. The applicant shall provide the following information to complete the application under oath or affirmation:
1. The applicant’s full name and residence address;
2. The applicant’s date of birth; and
3. The applicant’s valid California driver’s license.
D. The applicant shall provide the following material to complete the application:
1. Proof that the applicant is 18 years or older;
2. Proof of ability to drive lawfully in the United States;
3. Proof of a valid City of Stockton business license;
4. A complete set of fingerprints;
5. Two (2) recent color passport-sized photographs; and
6. Such other information in order for the Police Chief to evaluate the fitness of the applicant to be granted a pedicab operating permit.
E. Each applicant must sign the application which shall contain a warning that the application may be denied or the permit suspended or revoked if the applicant misrepresents facts relevant to the fitness of the applicant to be granted a pedicab operating permit.
F. The Police Chief shall investigate the facts stated in an application for a pedicab operating permit and other relevant data.
G. When an application has been denied, the applicant may not reapply for a pedicab operating permit within 365 days from the date of denial, unless denial is without prejudice. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.050 Pedicab operating permit fee.
The City shall charge a nonrefundable fee to recover the cost of activities associated with the administration, regulation, and issuance of pedicab operating permits as may from time to time be determined by the City Council. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.060 Duration of validity of pedicab operating permit.
Pedicab operating permits shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from date of issuance. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
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5.90.070 Pedicab operating permit renewal.
Pedicab operating permits shall be renewable annually upon filing and approval of a new application and payment of a pedicab operating permit fee as determined by the City Council. (Ord. 012- 11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.080 Denial of pedicab operating permit.
The Police Chief may deny issuance of a pedicab operating permit if an applicant:
A. Fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter; B. Misrepresents facts relevant to the fitness of the applicant; C. Does not possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of California; D. Has any type of driving restrictions issued by the State of California; E. Is currently required to register pursuant to California Penal Code Section 290; F. Has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or narcotics; or G. Has been convicted for hit and run, driving a vehicle recklessly or while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or drugs within the seven (7) years immediately preceding application for a pedicab operating permit. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.090 Suspension or revocation of pedicab operating permit.
A. The Police Chief may suspend, for a period not to exceed 30 days, and may revoke a pedicab operating permit if the operator:
1. Misrepresents facts relevant to the fitness of the operator if such misrepresentation becomes known after a permit has been issued;
2. Violates the traffic laws of the City, County or State;
3. Is convicted for misdemeanor reckless driving;
4. Operates a pedicab known to the operator not to be in good order and repair;
5. Knowingly falsifies material and relevant facts on an application for a pedicab operating permit;
6. Is convicted or pleads nolo contendere to the violation of any law involving alcohol;
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7. Is convicted or pleads nolo contendere to the violation of any law involving moral turpitude;
8. Operates any vehicle in a manner which constitutes a misdemeanor under the laws of the State of California; or
9. Repeatedly fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations prescribed by the Police Chief.
B. The Police Chief shall immediately suspend, for a period not to exceed 30 days, and may revoke a pedicab operating permit of any operator upon the receipt of information reasonably sufficient and reliable to establish that the operator has committed a violation of law involving:
1. A felony;
2. A sex offense;
3. Soliciting for prostitution;
4. A narcotics offense; or
5. Has had a license to drive issued by the State of California either suspended or revoked by the State.
C. The Police Chief shall immediately revoke the pedicab operating permit if that operator has been found guilty by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction of a violation of the law involving:
1. A felony;
2. A sex offense;
3. Soliciting for prostitution; or
4. A narcotics offense.
D. Upon suspension or revocation, the operator shall immediately surrender the pedicab operating permit to the Police Chief. In the event of suspension, the Police Chief shall return the pedicab operating permit to its operator immediately after termination of the suspension period. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.100 Identification badges issued to pedicab operators with a pedicab operating permit.
A. The City shall issue an identification badge to an individual after that individual has been issued a pedicab operating permit.
B. While the pedicab is in operation, the pedicab operator shall wear the identification badge at all times on his or her person, in a manner clearly visible to the public.
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D. Identification badges are the property of the City and are not transferable to any other operator. In the event that an operator’s pedicab operating permit is suspended or revoked, the operator shall also immediately surrender the identification badge to the Police Chief. In the event of a suspension, the Police Chief shall return the identification badge to its holder immediately after termination of the suspension period. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.110 Pedicab decal.
A. It is unlawful for any owner to lease, rent, or allow a pedicab to be operated for hire within the City without first having obtained a decal issued pursuant to this chapter. The decal shall be affixed to the pedicab on the rear or back side of the pedicab in a manner clearly visible to the public.
B. It is unlawful for any person to operate a pedicab that does not have a valid decal affixed to it.
C. Decals are the property of the City and are not transferable to any other pedicab. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.120 Application for pedicab decal.
A. Before allowing a pedicab to be operated for hire, an owner shall obtain a pedicab decal.
B. The pedicab decal application form shall be prescribed by the Police Chief.
C. The applicant shall provide the following information to complete the application:
1. The full name and address of the applicant;
2. The name and address of all legal and registered owners of the pedicab;
3. A description of the pedicab, including trade name, if any, serial number or owner identification number, and body style;
4. Seating capacity of the pedicab;
5. Route(s) or area(s) over which the applicant proposes to operate the pedicab; and
6. Proof of insurance in accordance with Section 5.90.250 of this chapter. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.130 Requirements for issuance of pedicab decal.
Pedicab decals will be issued only when a pedicab meets all of the following requirements:
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B. Battery-operated taillights shall be permanently affixed on the right and the left, respectively, at the same level on the rear exterior of the passenger compartment. Taillights shall be red in color and plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet to the rear of the pedicab; C. Side-mounted rearview mirrors affixed to the right and left side of the pedicab so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the street for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the pedicab; D. Seat belts for each available passenger seat; and E. Those requirements related to bicycles as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 21201. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.140 Pedicab decal fee.
The City shall charge a nonrefundable fee to recover the cost of activities associated with the administration, regulation, and issuance of pedicab decals. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.150 Duration of validity of pedicab decal.
Pedicab decals shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from date of issuance. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.160 Pedicab decal renewal.
Pedicab decals shall be renewable annually upon filing of a new application and payment of a pedicab decal fee. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.170 Denial of pedicab decal for failure to comply with chapter.
The City may deny issuance of a pedicab decal if the Police Chief determines that the pedicab does not meet the requirements of this chapter or applicable State law. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17- 2011)
5.90.180 Suspension or revocation of pedicab decal.
A. Decals may be suspended by the Police Chief for a period of one (1) to 30 days or revoked at any time if the owner:
1. Fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter;
2. Fails to maintain insurance as required by Section 5.90.250;
3. Fails to notify the Police Chief 30 days prior to the effective date of liability insurance cancellation or change of insurer;
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4. Fails to maintain pedicabs in good order and repair as prescribed herein;
5. Provides false statements on an application for a decal;
6. Fails to pay any fees or damages lawfully assessed upon the ownership or operation of any pedicab licensed under this chapter; or
7. Violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any applicable City, State, or Federal laws, rules, or regulations.
B. Decals which have been suspended shall forthwith be surrendered to the Police Chief for a period covering the term of suspension. The Police Chief shall return the decal to its holder immediately after termination of the suspension period.
C. Decals which have been revoked shall forthwith be surrendered to the Police Chief by the holder thereof.
D. The Police Chief shall notify in writing and by certified mail any decal holder whose permit has been suspended or revoked. Such notice shall state any and all reasons for such action as well as all laws or regulations violated by the decal holder. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.190 Other laws applicable to pedicab owners and operators.
Pedicab owners and operators are subject to all applicable City, County, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.200 Report of accidents.
Each holder of a pedicab decal and pedicab operating permit involved in any accident resulting in property damage or personal injury of any kind, shall within 48 hours thereof give written report thereof to the Police Chief. A copy of a report required under State law shall be deemed sufficient for such purposes; otherwise, such report shall contain all information required with respect to reports otherwise required under State law. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.210 Minimum age for pedicab operators.
It is unlawful for any individual under the age of 18 to operate a pedicab. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.220 Driver’s license requirement to operate pedicab.
A. It is unlawful for any individual without a motor vehicle driver’s license issued by the State of California to operate any pedicab within the City.
B. While the pedicab is in operation, the pedicab operator shall have his or her valid driver’s license on his or her person at all times. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
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5.90.230 Business license requirement to operate pedicab.
It is unlawful for a person to operate a pedicab without first obtaining a business license from the City. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.240 Equipment regulations for the operation of pedicabs.
It is unlawful for any person to operate, or cause to be operated, a pedicab which fails to meet the equipment requirements of Section 5.90.130 of this chapter. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.250 Insurance requirements.
In order to ensure the safety of the public, it is unlawful for any person who owns a pedicab to allow it to be operated or driven or to obtain a permit for its operation under this chapter unless and until said person has complied with the provisions of this section.
A. The owner or operator of any pedicab operated under this chapter must secure his or her ability to answer to any claim for damage to person or property which may arise against him or her by reason of the operation of said pedicab as follows:
1. Public liability insurance in the minimum limits of $100,000.00 for injury or death to any person and $300,000.00 for injury or death of more than one (1) person in the same accident;
2. Public liability insurance for property damage in the minimum amount of $50,000.00 for any one (1) occurrence;
3. The policy of insurance is endorsed to provide a hold harmless clause in favor or the City;
4. The policy provide that 30-days’ notice of cancellation of insurance be sent to the Police Chief; and
5. A certificate evidencing insurance shall be filed with the Police Chief and the risk manager for the City, and must name the City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds.
B. The insurance required under this section shall remain in full force, at a level at least equal to the minimum requirements set forth above, or the pedicab decal will be subject to revocation or suspension pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.260 Fare schedule.
A. Every pedicab shall have permanently affixed to the outside thereof, in a place readily to be seen by passengers, a frame covered with clear plastic, or similar material, enclosing a card upon which shall be printed in plain, legible letters the schedule of rates authorized for carriage in such pedicab.
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C. It is unlawful for any operator to demand from a passenger a fare greater than the fare contained in the posted fare schedule.
D. Subsection C does not apply to fares for special tours, provided that the fare for the special tour is agreed upon between the passenger and the operator prior to the beginning of the tour. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.270 Right of appeal from denial of issuance of pedicab operating permit or decal.
A. The Police Chief shall notify the applicant that the issuance of his or her pedicab operating permit or decal has been denied. The Police Chief shall also notify the applicant of the right to appeal the denial to the City Manager. Any written appeal shall be filed with the Police Chief within 10 calendar days after service of notice of denial. Service shall be by regular postal service or personal delivery. The applicant shall set forth in the appeal the reason why the denial is not proper.
B. If no appeal is filed within the time allowed, the decision of the Police Chief to not issue the pedicab operating permit or decal shall be considered final.
C. The City manager shall direct an appeal to be heard within 15 days after a notice of appeal is filed with the Police Chief as required by this section.
D. A denial shall remain in effect until a duly filed appeal is heard by a hearing officer under the procedures set forth in Section 5.90.290. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.280 Right of appeal from suspension or revocation of pedicab operating permit or decal.
A. The Police Chief shall notify the pedicab operator or owner that his or her pedicab operating permit or decal has been suspended or revoked. The Police Chief shall also notify the pedicab owner or operator of the right to appeal the suspension or revocation to the City Manager. Any written appeal shall be filed within 10 calendar days after service of notice of suspension or revocation. The pedicab operator or owner shall set forth in the appeal the reason why the suspension or revocation is not proper.
B. If no appeal is filed within the time allowed, the pedicab operating permit or decal shall be considered suspended or revoked and the pedicab operator or owner shall immediately surrender the pedicab operating permit or decal to the Police Chief in the manner prescribed by the Police Chief.
C. Once a timely appeal is filed, the suspension or revocation of the operating permit or decal shall be stayed pending the final determination by the hearing officer as set forth in Section 5.90.290. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
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5.90.290 Procedure upon appeal.
A. If an applicant served with a notice of denial, suspension, or revocation chooses to appeal, he or she shall file an appeal within 10 calendar days from the service of the notice from the Police Chief.
B. Appeals to the City Manager.
1. Any decision of the Police Chief which is a denial to issue or a suspension or revocation of any pedicab operating permit or decal shall not become final until 15 days after the date of transmittal of the written notice to the person affected by such decision, during which period the party to the action may appeal the decision in the manner provided herein at any time prior to the expiration date of the 15- day period. If no appeal is taken before the expiration of the 15-day period, the decision of the Police Chief shall be final.
2. The appeal of any decision shall be in writing signed by the party to the action briefly setting forth the reasons why such decision is not proper, stating an address at which the appellant will receive notices and filed with the Police Chief.
3. The Police Chief shall upon receipt of the appeal set the matter for hearing before a hearing officer. The hearing officer shall be an attorney or recognized mediator designated by the City Attorney.
The hearing shall be scheduled for not more than 30 calendar days after receipt of the appeal unless a longer time is requested or consented to by the appellant.
4. The hearing shall not be conducted under the formal rules of evidence, but shall be subject to such standards of procedure and evidence as reasonable people would utilize in the conduct of serious business.
5. The appellant (or a representative) shall have the right to present his or her case in person.
6. The hearing officer shall consider the case record as well as any statements offered by interested parties. The hearing will be conducted according to administrative rules relating to evidence and witnesses as set forth in Chapter 1.44 of this code.
7. If the hearing officer refuses to issue or restore a pedicab operating permit or decal, the party to the action, or such party’s agent, shall not file a new application within 365 days from the date of final action by the hearing officer.
8. If the hearing officer suspends a pedicab operating permit or decal, the Police Chief shall determine a period of suspension of not more than 30 days.
9. If the hearing officer’s action is to grant or restore a decal or permit, the hearing officer shall direct the Police Chief to issue or restore the certificate or license.
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5.90.300 Enforcement authority.
The City is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The City may exercise any enforcement powers as provided in this code. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.310 Enforcement remedies.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, unless otherwise noted, punishable on conviction as set forth in Chapter 1.08 of this code. The City Attorney may also seek injunctive relief and civil penalties in the Superior Court for violations of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.320 Strict liability offenses.
Violations of this chapter shall be treated as strict liability offenses. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11- 17-2011)
5.90.330 City held harmless.
A decal holder shall, and by acceptance of the decal does, agree to hereby indemnify and hold the City of Stockton, its officers, employees and agents from any and all damages, claims, liabilities, costs, suits, or other expense resulting from and arising out of said decal holder’s operations. (Ord. 012- 11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
5.90.340 General pedicab operation.
A. Any pedicab permitted by the City as a pedicab shall be operated according to the pedicab provisions of this chapter and the applicable provisions of the California Vehicle Code governing the operation of bicycles.
B. Each operator shall carry in the vehicle a current map of the City. Upon request, the operator shall make the map available to the passenger.
C. Every pedicab while in operation for the solicitation or transportation of passengers shall be attended by the operator at all times except when such operator is actually engaged in loading or unloading the vehicle, or in answering telephones in connection with the business.
D. An operator shall not leave the pedicab operating permit in an unattended or unsecured pedicab.
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F. Every pedicab operating under this chapter must be inspected by the Police Department for the City at such intervals as may be established by the Chief of Police, to insure the continued maintenance of safe operating conditions.
G. Every person owning or operating, or causing to be operated, any pedicab under this chapter must thoroughly wash each pedicab, when so operated, at least once a week, and shall also sweep and clean each of said pedicabs daily.
H. It is unlawful for any person operating, or causing to be operated, any pedicab to permit the same to remain standing upon the street for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers unless the side of the pedicab is within a legal parking stall or other designated loading zone. (Ord. 012-11 C.S. § 1, eff. 11-17-2011)
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