A. The applicant’s name, age, home address and past experience providing taxi services;

B. Proof of a valid California driver’s license;

C. Proof of insurance that meets the approval of city’s risk manager;

D. Whether any taxi related license, permit or certificate issued to the applicant has been denied, revoked or suspended by any public organization. The circumstances of said denial, revocation or suspension shall be fully explained;

E. Whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony related to their driving record within five years prior to the date of the application, including the nature of the conviction(s);

F. A fingerprint-based criminal history check;

G. A substance and alcohol test. If an applicant receives a positive substance or alcohol test result, he or she may not resubmit an application for a taxi permit for a period of two years from the date of city’s denial of the application;

H. The business address of the taxi the applicant is working for, for purposes of determining where the taxi is substantially located;

I. If applicable, trip sheets verifying that the taxi is substantially located within the city;

J. Proof that the vehicle used as a taxi is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence or a facility registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair;

K. The taxi’s trade name and distinguishing vehicle markings, color or colors. All color schemes and changes in color schemes shall be approved by the chief of police or designee prior to a taxi conducting business under this chapter;

L. Payment to the city of a processing fee. (Ord. 4952 § 1, 2018)