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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-07-30 packetNOTICE OF MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDAi City of Jefferson Public Safety Committee Thursday, July 30, 2015 7:30 a.m. Police Department Training Room 401 Monroe TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Ride for Hire Ordinance Revisions (City Counselor Hilpert) b. Fire Facilities Review (Chief Schofield) c. ISO Update (Chief Schofield) 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Purchase of Body Armor (Chief Schroeder) b. Traffic and Highway Safety Grant (Chief Schroeder) c. Identification Cards for City Council Members (Councilman Schreiber) d. Potential Employment of Police Officer (Chief Schroeder) 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Fire Department Update (Chief Schofield) b. Police Department Update (Chief Schroeder) 6. ADJOURN NOTES i Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. 1 Public Safety Committee Meeting Call to Order The May 28, 2015, Public Safety Committee meeting convened at 7:30 a.m. by Councilman Mihalevich. Attendance Present: Committee Members: Councilman Rick Mihalevich, Councilman Jim Branch, Councilman Carlos Graham, and Councilman Ken Hussey. Guests: Mayor Carrie Tergin, Councilman Bob Scrivner, City Administrator Steve Crowell, City Counselor Drew Hilpert, Fire Chief Matt Schofield, Police Chief Roger Schroeder, Finance/IT Director Bill Betts, Cole County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Farr, and Police Captain Eric Wilde. Approval of Minutes Councilman Branch made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2015, and April 20, 2015, committee meetings. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. Minutes were approved. Discussion of Agenda Items OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Emergency Management Cole County Emergency Management Coordinator Farr advised the Committee of a Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) report that has been completed and will be submitted to Homeland Security. The 13 counties which comprise Region F have been meeting since March to complete the Risk Assessment, which directly ties into Federal funding. The 13 Region F counties will divide $249,000 in federal funds this year. Mr. Farr will act as the Safety Chairman at this year’s 4th of July event in downtown Jefferson City. Cole County’s mobile command unit will be housed off-site and will monitor the downtown/Capitol area. The mobile command unit will respond to communications on the event grounds. This will relieve the 911 Communications Center of the responsibility of calls in the event area. The mobile command center will also handle communications for the Cole County Sheriff’s Office during the Jaycee’s Cole County Fair in August. Legislative Recap of Bills Impacting Public Safety City Counselor Hilpert advised most bills pertaining to public safety were not passed by the legislature, but he expects them to return next year for discussion. Senate Bill 5 pertaining to municipal courts, did pass. This bill dictates that not more than 20% of a city’s revenue can be 2 collected from traffic citations, and traffic fines are limited to not more than $300.00. Mr. Hilpert stated this limitation will not have much impact for the City. This bill also prohibits the issuing of warrants for failure to appear. Mr. Hilpert does not know yet how this will affect the court. The bill that would have allowed the Fire Pension Fund to be included in LAGERS was also not passed this year. Chief Schroeder stated there were many bills pertaining to police issues, few of which passed. He expects body cameras to be addressed again next year, but stated that privacy is a major issue to be addressed. Chief Schroeder expressed disappointment that the 911 bill died on the Senate floor. This bill would have generated funding through phone companies for 911 centers with a PSAP (public safety answering point), which the Police Department has. This bill has been before the legislature for several years and will probably come before them again next year. Another bill that did not pass would have prohibited a police officer from shooting or using deadly force on a fleeting felon. Chief Schroeder stated the police department follows Supreme Court case law, so passage of that law would not have affected the department. However, Missouri state statute is not in line with the Supreme Court ruling. (Garner v. Tennessee) Both Mr. Hilpert and Chief Schroeder noted that SB5 was brought about due to problems with the courts in St. Louis County and exclude other counties within Missouri. Review of Ride Share Ordinances Mr. Hilpert advised the issue of ride share companies is to either limit transportation companies or encourage more competition and a free market system. Presently, competition is limited by the requirements of a Certificate of Need and a 24-hour service. In allowing ride share companies to operate, Mr. Hilpert stated there are three areas of concern: safety, public perception and fees. He is satisfied the City could perform background checks on drivers, vehicles would be inspected, and individual drivers could be identified. The quality of the vehicle is important to the public perception of the company, but uniformity of the vehicles may not be a public concern. An advantage of a company such as Uber is they often charge less fees. Councilman Scrivner expressed concern about the City setting fares for private business operating in an open market. Chief Schroeder stated his primary concern is safety. He noted that Uber is currently under scrutiny, and there may be a push back on a national level. Councilman Mihalevich advised he would review Chapter 34 of the City Code which addresses Certificate of Need and fares. He tasked Mr. Hilpert with outlining an ordinance for committee review. Fire Station Facilities Chief Schofield stated upgrades to existing facilities and infrastructure is an ongoing issue. A Fire Improvement Plan was presented to the City Council in 2007. In 2011 Peckum and Wright completed a “Facility Study of Existing Fire Stations”. These plans identified current deficiencies and future needs for the Fire Department. Chief Schofield provided the Committee with a current list of needs/issues. Councilman Mihalevich referenced the previous fire tax initiative which the public did not approve, and acknowledged that the needs are mounting. Chief Schofield stated adding two new fire stations, in addition to the new Fire Station 3, is part of the long range planning. This would include building a new Station 6 on land donated by St. Mary’s 3 Hospital. Chief Schofield noted that there is a time limit for the City to accept the donated property agreement. The current ISO rating is a 3, which the Fire Department is working hard to maintain. Assistant Fire Chief Selection Chief Schofield advised due to Assistant Fire Chief Lonnie Brandt’s retirement, a panel was assembled to hire his replacement. From the 21 applicants, 8 were given initial interviews. Final interviews will be held with four applicants on Friday, May 29th. All four finalists are currently Captains with the fire department. Chief Schofield stated the promotional process was opened to external applicants, however after extensive evaluation of all applications only eight of the internal candidates were invited to proceed in the process. Chief Schroeder and City Counselor Hilpert were included on the interview board. OTHER BUSINESS Fire Department Update/Pending Legislation Chief Schofield stated he was disappointed the LAGERS legislation did not pass, but the Pension Board is actively working and will present the issue again next year. The legislature did release $200,000 for fire training this year, and $300,000 for training next year to be utilized statewide. The Jefferson City Fire Department works very closely with many training entities to secure local delivery of state funded programs. The 83rd annual Summer Fire School will be held next week. Lincoln University and the Jefferson City Fire Department will host training on their campus and at the Hyde Park training facility. The school has been held in Jefferson City for many years, and although Columbia would like to host the school, Chief Schofield is working hard to retain it in Jefferson City. He encouraged Committee members to observe the training. Police Department Update/Pending Legislation Chief Schroeder advised Dr. Jessica Thiele has been hired as the Animal Shelter Veterinarian and will begin employment on June 4th. Dr. Thiele was employed for the past three years by Dr. Groner. Three candidates were interviewed for the position. Since January, the Shelter has utilized area veterinarians on a part-time basis. Chief Schroeder is in the process of hiring four police officers and one communications operator. He will interview seven police officer candidates and four communications operator candidates next week. Progress is being made with the in-car cameras. Chief Schroeder stated the IT Department was key to the installation of the program. Finance/IT Director Betts advised the cameras should be operational by the end of June. Chief Schroeder stated Public Works Operations Director Britt Smith is in charge of the of the police department’s new HVAC system project. Captain Wilde advised 90% of the solution/demolition planning has been completed. He plans to have a cost figure within the next month, with the start of the project anticipated in September. 4 Chief Schroeder presented the Committee with information provided by the IT Department and Jeff Strubberg concerning the upgrade to the 911 phone system. This is a three prong plan involving upgrades to the phone, radio and recording systems. Money for the phone upgrade was earmarked from Sales Tax F. Director Betts advised he would be presenting the same information to the Finance Committee in two weeks. Chief Schroeder gave an overview of the cost and vendor recommendation. A committee, consisting of Director Betts and IT Staff, Captain Wilde and three communications supervisors have been involved in this process. Captain Wilde is engaged in ongoing discussions with AOS, the preferred vendor, to lower the cost. Captain Wilde stated this is a robust product that will be a great addition to the community. The IT Department has been the driving force behind the technology research and negotiations. Chief Schroeder advised $400,000 from Sales Tax F was originally set aside for the 911 phone upgrade. After negotiations, the department should be able to upgrade the phone system and upgrade radios for that amount. Director Betts noted ISO was the second lowest bidder for the project. The low bidder did not meet the basic specifications for the project. In response to Mayor Tergin’s inquiry regarding a “Reverse 911” system, Captain Wilde stated software from Everbridge is being reviewed. This is a system in which citizens can subscribe and can be used county-wide for public safety, as well as notifications from other City departments. The annual cost would be approximately $25,000. A suggestion was made to request Cole County to pay for a portion of the 911 phone upgrade. Councilman Scrivner stated the public safety tax approved several years ago should benefit all of Cole County, and he would encourage requesting Cole County to share in the cost of the phone upgrade. The ambulance tax is also a possible funding source. Councilman Mihalevich asked Finance/IT Director Betts to provide him with the amount Cole County pays the City for 911 services. Councilman Mihalevich, who recently graduated from the 2015 Citizen Police Academy, stated it was an excellent program. He appreciated the time and effort put into the program by police personnel. Councilman Mihalevich also commended Chief Schroeder and Chief Schofield for presenting awards to police and fire personnel in front of the City Council on May 18th. He stated it was a good way to start the meeting and offered his congratulations to the award recipients. Adjourn Councilman Mihalevich adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th in the Police Department training room. BILL NO. [Bill, SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REVISING THE VEHICLE FOR HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN THE CITY CODE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 34 (Transportation) Article V (Vehicles for Hire) is amended as follows: ARTICLE V. VEHICLES FOR HIRE DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 34-60. Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: Car Service. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their property for a fixed charge, fee, or a rate based primarily upon the amount of time the vehicle is retained. Chauffeur Agency. A business which supplies a driver to operate a motor vehicle which is owned or rented by the customer and not owned or rented by the business. Courtesy car. Any vehicle used by an establishment to transport patrons of an establishment from said establishment to another location and/or back to the same establishment and nowhere else, or any vehicle used by an establishment arranging sightseeing or other similar tours for the purpose of transporting patrons of such establishment without charge. Director of Finance or Director. The Director of the Division of Finance of the City of Jefferson, or his designee. Limousine. A motor vehicle of more than five -passenger capacity, excluding the driver, that is licensed by the Missouri Department of Transportation, especially a luxurious automobile, normally driven by a chauffeur but shall not include motor buses. Limousine service. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their property by limousine. Motor Bus. A motor vehicle having a seating capacity for ten (10) or more persons, but shall not include motor buses owned or leased by the city, state, school district or federal government. Motor Bus Service. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their property by motor bus. •. . • •Aw • VA - OAMILPY.1 mm.. R ■ ■ • ■ ■■ l ■ ■ ■ • _ . • 1 Taxicab. A vehicle for hire used by a taxicab business. Taxicab business. A business offered to the public to transport passengers and/or passengers and their property for a charge or fee based primarily upon the distance or mileage utilized while transporting the passenger. Taxicab driver. The operator of a taxicab. Transportation network company means a company operating in the City of Jefferson that uses a digital network or software application to connect a passenger to transportation network services provided by a transportation network operator. Transportation network operator means an individual who operates a motor vehicle that is owned or leased by the individual, and not licensed as a public vehicle for hire taxicab or limousine under this Chapter, and used to provide transportation network services. Transportation network services means transportation of a passenger between points chosen by the passenger and that is prearranged by a transportation network company for compensation. Vehicle for hire. A motor vehicle with a capacity of not more than five passengers, or a motor vehicle with more than a capacity of five passengers which is not otherwise licensed as limousine with the Missouri Department of Transportation, exclusive of the driver, used in the transportation of persons or property for hire between points within this city, or between points within this city and points outside of this city, but not including limousines, courtesy cars or motor buses. Vehicles for hire include a car service, taxicab business, transportation network service, and all other services meeting the criteria set forth in this definition. Vehicle for hire business. The service or business of transporting persons and/or persons and their property for consideration, including a taxicab business, car service, transportation network company , and other similar services but excluding limousines, courtesy cars, and motor buses. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-1), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11366, § 1 & 2, 1-23-90; Ord. No. 15368, § 1, 2-2-2015) Sec. 34-61. Permit required. A. Business. It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or partnership to operate a vehicle for hire business, limousine service, motor bus service or chauffeur agency without first obtaining a permit. B. Operator. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle for hire, limousine, or motor bus, without first obtaining a permit. (Ord. 14272, §12, 10-15-2007) Sec. 34-62. Permit fee. A. There shall be an annual permit fee for operation of a vehicle for hire business, limousine service, motor bus service, and Chauffeur agency. B. The annual permit fee for the first vehicle and for each additional vehicle shall be as set forth in Appendix Y. C. The annual fee shall be waived during the first permit period. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-8), 12-1-80) Sec. 34-63. Permit period. A. The first permit issued for operation of a vehicle for hire business, limousine service, motor bus service, and chauffeur agency shall be issued from the date of issue until December 31, of the year in which the permit is issued. B. All such permits issued thereafter shall be issued for one year beginning January 1 st and ending December 31 st. (Ord. No. 9556, § 35-14, 12-1-80; Ord. No. 12849, §1, 11-16-98) Sec. 34-64. Transfer prohibited. A permit issued pursuant to this Article shall not be transferred or assigned. Sec. 34-65. Display. It shall be unlawful for any vehicle for hire or limousine other than one operated pursuant to a valid permit to display any markings suggesting or indicating it is a vehicle for hire. Whenever a vehicle operated as a vehicle for hire is removed from service, the permit holder shall remove all markings suggesting it is a vehicle for hire. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-2), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2-2003; (Ord. 13600, §15, 9-2- 2003) Sec. 34- 66. Revocation. A. Upon notice and hearing, the Director of Finance may suspend or revoke a certificate or permit issued pursuant to this Article , for any of the following reasons: 1. Failure to conduct the permitted business for a period of thirty (30) days or longer. 2. Violation of this Code or any ordinances of the city or statutes of the state. 3. Employment of unlicensed drivers or drivers without a state or city issued permit. 4. Operation of vehicles without insurance on file as is prescribed by this article. 5. For Vehicles for Hire, failure to charge the rates prescribed by this chapter. 6. Aiding, abetting or assisting the promotion or advancement of any illegal activity, affair or business. 7. For Vehicles for Hire, failure to maintain the hours of operation set forth in the permit. 9. 8. The violation of any condition or requirement of its permit. B. The Director shall issue written findings of fact setting forth the reasons for the action taken. Cir -out Go Revocation or suspension pursuant to this section shall be considered an appealable decision pursuant to this Chapter. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-2), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 119049 § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, § 159 9-2-2003) Sec. 34-67. Insurance requirements. A. Every holder of a permit issued pursuant to this article shall at all times during the course of such operations have on file and approved by the Director of Finance a certificate of public liability and property damage insurance covering each motor vehicle being operated in such vehicle for hire business by the holder , in the minimum amounts of a combined single limit of Three hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars property damage for any one accident. B. The following endorsement shall be attached to each certificate of insurance required by this section: "The policy to which this endorsement is attached shall not expire, nor shall the cancellation, revocation or suspension thereof take effect, until after ten (10) days' notice in writing by the company or insurer shall have first been given to the Director of Finance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, in care of the City Hall Building, Jefferson City, Missouri, said period of ten (10) days' notice to commence to run from the date that notice is actually received at the office of the Director. "Attached to and forming a part of Policy No. covered by Certificate of Insurance NO. issued by to "A certificate of insurance shall not be accepted unless the policy of insurance underlying the certificate shall have been issued for a minimum period of six months." Sec. 34-68. Record keeping. Every holder of a permit issued pursuant to this article shall keep records of each dispatch, its origin, and its destination for each vehicle for hire. Records shall be kept for one year. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-4), 12-1-80; Ord. No. 11904, § 4, 5-17-93; Ord. 13600, § 15, 9-2-2003) Sec. 34-69. Zero Tolerance Policy. Every vehicle for hire business, limousine service, motor bus service or chauffeur agency shall establish a zero tolerance policy for alcohol or drug use by its drivers or operators while the drivers or operators are performing services for the business. DIVISION 2. VEHICLES FOR HIRE Sec. 34-70. Application generally. A. Any person desiring to secure a permit to engage in, operate or conduct a vehicle for hire business within the city shall file with the Director of Finance a written application therefor, in duplicate, verified under oath, giving the following information: 1. The full name, residential and business addresses of the applicant for the past five (5) years; if a partnership, the name and residential and business addresses of all the partners for the past five (5) years; if a corporation, the name and residential address of all of the officers and directors for the past five (5) years. 2. whether or not the applicant, or any persons listed in subsection (1) above, has been convicted of the violation of any federal or state felony law, or any federal or state misdemeanor involving the use or threat of force or violence or the sale of drugs or sexual abuse; or, within the previous two (2) years, has been convicted of violating any provision of this Code or has ever had a business license or other license or permit issued by the city revoked or suspended. Applicant shall supply a criminal record check by the Missouri State Highway Patrol or similar agency to verify the information provided in this section. 3. Whether or not the applicant or any person listed in subsection (1) above has unpaid claims or unsatisfied judgments against him for damages resulting from the negligent operation of a vehicle. 4. The past experience, if any, that the applicant has had in rendering a vehicle for hire service, including the dates such service was rendered and the city wherein the service was rendered. 5. Whether or not any license or permit to operate a vehicle for hire issued to applicant has ever been revoked or suspended, and if so, the circumstances of the revocation or suspension. 6. The number- of vehicles proposed to be operated and a eomplete identifieation of eaehF DA At time nriert� the --aet„l use of the voh;, 7. The arrangements the applicant has made for the public to secure transportation in the applicant's vehicle for hire including the manner in which such vehicles will be dispatched. 8. The color scheme, name and characteristic insignia to be used to designate the vehicle for hire of the applicant icy. 9. The hours during which the business will be operated. 10. Such further information as the Director may reasonably require. B. Upon the first application for a permit only, an application fee in the amount of Two Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($200.00) plus an additional five dollars ($5.00) for each vehicle in excess of one. The portion of any application fee not expended by the City shall be refunded to the applicant. C. Denial of the application pursuant to this section shall be considered an appealable decision pursuant to this Chapter. _ . r ._ . . ._ . a_ - . • • _ . a a . 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WMki 60 days of the date the appeal is Aled the C -4h, Council shall in witing vote on thA nuaks >SJLJLW > %."L %WJL%1.7 JLJLJL%.#%IJL 61 rfesent vote in the affifmative the Dir-eraer- of Finanee shall issue the The deeision of the C.Aztu Council shall be final. !Ord Ne 955 25_5> 12 1.20• Or -d. ter„ 1 10nn S d c_ 1:7 02. Ord 13 6 0 0 R 15 a_2 2002. Ord 124Q') S 1 c 1 A Sec. 34- 5.71. Vehicle for Hire Business Operator, Investigation; granting of application. A. No permit to operate a Vehicle for Hire business shall be issued unless the applicant has fifst obtained ner-ti f eate of eenvenie ee and nQ or-evide in this Abele an has been determined by the Director to have otherwise met all of the requirements for a license. When both such conditions have been met the Director shall then issue a permit. B. Grounds to deny a permit to operate shall include, but not limited to, the following: . ind nee 21. Whenever an applicant files an incomplete application. 2. Whenever an applicant makes a false declaration on the application. 4.3. Whenever any person required to be listed upon the application has been convicted of a federal or state felony within the past ten (10) years or any federal or state misdemeanor involving the use or threat of force or violence or the sale of drugs or sexual abuse within the past five (5) years or of the municipal ordinance violation of leaving the scene of an accident or failure to report an accident or any violation of this article or has had a permit issued under this article revoked within the past two (2) years. &.40 whenever an applicant has outstanding judgments against him for damages resulting from the negligent operation of a vehicle. 6-.5. The applicant has had a previous permit to operate a vehicle for hire service suspended or revoked in this or any other city or state, unless the Director finds that the cause of such suspension or revocation has been removed or is no longer applicable. 6. Whenever the applicant fails to have a current Jefferson City business permit or has not applied for a Jefferson City business permit concurrent with his application for a Vehicle for Hire or limousine permit. 9-.70 The applicant has provided false or incomplete information on any application or has failed to complete any application. 9.8. The Director may, if he deems it to be appropriate, give the Applicant an opportunity to correct any problem found prior to rejecting the application. 9. An applicant who has been denied a permit to operate shall not be eligible for a permit to operate for a period of one year following the denial. Sec. 34- 6.72. Hours of operation. All permits issued for a vehicle for hire business shall require operation be for 24 hours, seven days a week, unless a specific exception is requested and granted by the City Council. The number- of vehicles neeessan.4 to operate a 3vehiele for- hire business shall in no ease be less than thfee fouf door - y alsinlAa'_%'ll of whieh must be oy ed blut_ta t3efmit holden Sec. 34-7: 73. Additional Passengers. A-. Ta-xieab dr-WeFs shall be awhor-iZ E1 te, lK tip one or- MOM additional nAgRe er-s oifflts ifiteFmediate to +Ulm. .. . . ... . . BFO a] micQanatar trAmncirtiad nill fit OJL %.IJL JL,,,.L..JL and destnaton of the when authoFiLiAzed by the initial passenger to do so. 4.-A. No vehicle for hire operator shall be required to transport passenger(s) or package(s) that pose a hazard to the occupants or the safe operation of the vehicle. C—.B. No vehicle for hire shall transport passengers in excess of the number of available safety belts installed in that vehicle. Unsupervised children must wear safety belts while being transported by taxicab. C. Every vehicle for hire business shall establish policies and procedures for reporting a complaint about any vehicle for hire driver or the driver's vehicle. Any such policies and procedures shall require that the vehicle for hire business conduct an investigation upon the receipt of an allegation that a driver has violated the zero tolerance policy required by Section 34-69 and when the complaint involves the allegation that the driver exhibited inappropriate or offensive language or conduct during the service. D. No other- vehieles feF hiFe other- than Taxicabs are authorized un, Fniefik. t1lp. ifl.te.M.A,,ediate P Sec. 34-80 74, Rates. A. Vehicle for hire businesses may charge a fare for the services provided to passengers, provided that if a fare is to be collected from a passenger, the vehicle for hire business must notify the passengers of the fare calculation method or the flat fee to be charged prior to beginning the trip. The vehicle for hire business shall also provide passengers with the applicable rates being charged and the option receive an estimated fare before the passenger enters the vehicle. Ta ieab Business. It shall be unlawful Sec. 34-76. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director in regard to the denial, suspension or revocation of a license or permit as provided for in this chapter shall have the right to appeal to the city administrator. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the city administrator, within ten ( l0) days after notice of the decision by the finance department has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal. The city administrator shall review the written statement of the party, the letter of denial, suspension or revocation, and any other relevant information and determine whether the decision of the Director to deny, suspend or revoke the license or permit was appropriate. 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Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director in regard to the denial, suspension or revocation of a license or permit as provided for in this chapter shall have the right to appeal to the city administrator. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the city administrator, within ten ( l0) days after notice of the decision by the finance department has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal. The city administrator shall review the written statement of the party, the letter of denial, suspension or revocation, and any other relevant information and determine whether the decision of the Director to deny, suspend or revoke the license or permit was appropriate. The order of the city administrator on such appeal shall be final. Secs. 34-77 - 34-89. Reserved. DIVISION 3. VEHICLES AND DRIVERS Sec. 34-90. Meters. Each vehicle used in the operation of a vehicle for hire business which shall have any portion of a rate conditioned on mileage shall be equipped with a fare meter or other similar device or application, designed and constructed to clearly and accurately register the exact mileage traveled by the taxicab on each transportation movement and equipped to clearly and accurately register the exact fare to be paid for use of such taxicab by one passenger at all times while such cab is in motion and upon arrival at the point of destination. The fare meter shall be turned on at the time such taxicab departs from the point of origin with a passenger and shall be kept on until the point of destination is reached, at which time the taxicab driver shall stop the meter. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-10),12-1-80; Ord. No. 11538, § 1, 3-7-91; Ord. No. 12849, §2, 11-16-98; Ord. 13882, §19 5- 16-2005) Sec. 34-91. Vehicle permits, inspection. A. Every vehicle used in a vehicle for hire business must have a permit issued by the Director prior to its use as a vehicle for hire. B. Vehicle permits shall only be granted after an inspection as set out in this section. In addition to all other vehicle inspections required by law, each vehicle governed by this article shall be subject to an annual inspection. All inspections shall be conducted by a mechanic authorized by the State of Missouri to perform motor vehicle inspections (or such other person approved by the Director) and shall consist of the following: 1. Exterior. Headlights, taillights, brake lights, directional signal lights, license plate lights, windshield, vent glasses, windshield wipers, all other vehicle glass, glass window raisers, doors and door locks, trunk lid, trunk hood, and interior door handles, exhaust system, splash shields, hubcaps, bumpers, fenders, body and tires shall be inspected to ascertain that each is functioning properly. There shall be no tears or rust holes in the vehicle body and no loose pieces such as fenders, bumpers or trim hanging from the vehicle body. There shall be no unrepaired body damage which would create a safety problem or interfere with the operation of the vehicle. 2. Interior. The rear view mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes, parking brakes, seat belts and air conditioning and heating systems shall be inspected to ascertain that each is functioning properly. The upholstery, floor mats, head lining, door panels and the trunk compartment shall be inspected to determine whether they are clean, free of tears, and that the trunk has sufficient space for passengers' luggage. 3. If the vehicle is equipped with a meter, the meter shall have a current Department of Agriculture seal and sticker indicating that it has been properly calibrated. 4. The report of inspection shall be on a form promulgated by the Director. 5. The vehicle shall not be utilized in a Vehicle for Hire business until it successfully passes inspection; provided, that the Director, in his or her discretion, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days, may allow the continued use of a vehicle which substantially complies with the inspection requirements. 6. Nothing herein shall prohibit the random inspection of a vehicle used in a Vehicle for Hire business by the Director or police department where possible violations of this article or other violations of law regarding the condition of vehicle for hire are evidenced by visual inspection. in I ar Qi .. pre edtwes. Denial of a vehicle permit pursuant to this section shall be considered an appealable decision pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-11), 12-1-80) Sec. 34-92. Identification. A4: Each vehicle for hire shall be identifiable as a vehicle for hire by appropriate signs on the door on each side of such vehicle or the vehicle shall be identified to the passenger prior to arrival. B. Earah vehicle for- hire shall have a eeler- se..Ahem..M, name and ehar-aeter-ist* tA daciounto d"M Sec. 34-93. Vehicle, condition and appearance; identification. A. Vehicle to be kept in safe and operable condition. All vehicles used in a vehicle for hire business shall be kept in a thoroughly and mechanically safe operating condition complying with all of the safety requirements of this Code and other ordinances of the city and state law. B. Vehicle and driver appearance. Every permit holder shall maintain his vehicles in a clean serviceable condition and in adequate repair. All permitted vehicles, except minivans, shall have two (2) doors affording direct entrance and exit to and from the passenger compartment. The interior of each vehicle shall be cleaned and vacuumed at the be4.0 1 g of. eA^h dr-i..or'c shift and shall be maintained in a clean condition, free of foreign matter and offensive odors. There shall be no litter in the vehicle or trunk and the seats shall be kept clean and without holes or large wear spots. The exterior of each vehicle shall be washed at least once each week. • ��,^i, ,..o,..',.,;+ �, >> ,.� a . ,.� •� C. Vehicle ^^'er sehe a an markings. � 11 VV11111{ holder- � n A �at A istinetive a„ „„, -----�- -- seheme and company name, lacego. ow ia and shall diuspprl%ay th.A.P. same n.....L.P., ALWtg:, " A nd eejer- • . Each vehicle used in a Vehicle for Hire business shall bear on the outside on each side the name of the company; and the business phone number or website address of the company, identi P7 "Ab +-1�.�+ „., %IIRIW �r ..o�AJL ,;^la. Each vehicle for hire operated by the same permit holder must have identical information displayed to the public. The Director of Finance may give a temporary waiver of this requirement upon good cause shown not to exceed 180 days. D. Driver dress and uniforms. while on duty, all drivers governed by this article must be neat and clean in dress and person. ' .7 rA AJLJL%,W%la %4r%.IAA it whieh identifies the driver- as a dr-iveF for- p..ef.m.L.it holder-, (Ord. No. 9556, § 1(35-12), 12-1-80) Sec. 34-94. Driver's permit required. No person shall drive a vehicle used in a Vehicle for Hire business within the city limits, unless such person has in his possession a currently effective and valid vehicle for hire driver's permit which has been issued as provided in this division. Sec. 34-95. Age of vehicle. No person shall utilize a vehicle which is more than 10 years old as a vehicle for hire. The Director may waive that requirement upon application for good cause shown if the vehicle is a classic or historic vehicle. Sec. 34-96. Vehicle for hire business permit holder's responsibility. No person, other than the holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit, shall be allowed by any person engaged in the operation of a vehicle for hire within the city to operate or drive a vehicle for hire within the limits of the city. Sec. 34-97. Application and issuance procedure A. Any person desiring to obtain a permit to operate a vehicle for hire within the city shall file an application with the Director of Finance on a form to be provided, by the Director of Finance, to obtain a permit to drive a vehicle for hire and concurrently pay an application fee set by the City Administrator to the director. The application form shall require the applicant to furnish the full name, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, residence, places of residence for the preceding five-year period, sex, age, color, height, color of eyes and hair, place of birth, marital status, length of residence in the city, citizenship and nationality, places of previous employment, and whether such applicant has been previously licensed as a chauffeur and, if so, whether such license has ever been revoked and, if so for what reason. Such applicant shall both sign and swear to the truth of the contents of the application. Applicant shall submit a criminal history report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and certified copy of his driving record from the Missouri Department of Revenue. B. No application shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by a certificate or other public record showing that the applicant has been tested and passed drug and alcohol screening at least equal to the screening requirements set by the United States Department of Transportation for motor carrier drivers with respect to the number and types of drugs or controlled substances tested, which certificate must have been issued no more than five days prior to the date of application. C. The director may require the applicant to demonstrate his skill and ability to operate safely a motor vehicle and to pass a physical examination showing that such applicant has average eyesight and hearing. Upon completion of the investigation, physical examination and driving test, if the Director of Finance concludes that the applicant is suitable and qualified to drive a vehicle for hire, the director shall issue the applicant a fieri driver's permit. D. Denial of a driver's permit pursuant to this section shall be considered an appealable decision pursuant to this chanter. Sec. 34-98. Qualifications. A. Every applicant for a driver's certificate shall: 1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application. 2. Be able to read the English language sufficient to read street signs and operate a vehicle. 3. Be clean and neat in dress and person, and not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquor or drugs. 4. Have a general reputation for integrity, responsibility, good moral character as a law abiding citizen. 5. Possess a valid Missouri Commercial Driver's License. 6. Have at least one year's experience as a driver of motor vehicles, and at least sixty (60) days' experience operating motor vehicles over the streets of the city. 7. Not have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to, regardless of whether sentence was imposed: a. Any felony, within the last five (5) years, a material element of which involves fraud, dishonesty, the use of or threat of violence, the possession, or sale, of illegal drugs or stealing. (Ord. 14314, §1, 1-22-2008) b. Any misdemeanor, infraction, or ordinance violation, within the last two (2) years, a material element of which involves fraud, dishonesty, the use of or threat of violence, the possession, sale, or selling of illegal drugs, or stealing. C. Any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the last twelve (12) months, or more than one such offense during the last five (5) years. d. More than two convictions within the last two years for any moving offense. e. Any offense which would, if convicted in Missouri, cause the applicant to be required to register as a sexual offender. B. The Finance Department shall notify the applicant fails to provide any of the above information Sec. 34-99. Renewal. A. Every applicant for a driver's certificate shall: A. On or before the first day of July of each year each holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit shall apply to the Director of Finance for an annual renewal of such permit and pay a renewal fee prescribed by the City Administrator. The Director of Finance shall then issue a vehicle for hire driver's permit authorizing the holder thereof to operate a vehicle for hire within the city until June 30 of the subsequent year if the applicant, at.the time he seeks renewal of the permit is sought, holds a currently effective vehicle for hire driver's permit previously approved, which permit has not been revoked or suspended. B. No application for renewal shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by: 1. A certificate or other public record showing that the applicant has been tested and passed drug and alcohol screening at least equal to the screening requirements set by the United States Department of Transportation for motor carrier drivers with respect to the number and types of drugs or controlled substances tested, which certificate must have been issued no more than five days prior to the date of application. 2. A criminal history report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and certified copy of his driving record from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Sec. 34-100. Display. The holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit shall have such permit prominently displayed in the vehicle for hire operated by him at all times such vehicle for hire is in operation. Sec. 34-101. Revocation or suspension. A. The Director of Finance may revoke the permit of any vehicle for hire driver if the holder thereof is convicted of a violation of provisions of this Code or any city ordinance regulating the operation of motor vehicles while in motion, drunkenness or any matter involving moral turpitude, or if, after a public hearing as provided in subsection (b), any vehicle for hire driver is found to be mentally, physically or morally unfit or unsafe to operate a vehicle for hire within the city. B. Upon conviction of the holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit for any reason stated in subsection (a), or if a complaint shall be filed with the Director of Finance against the holder of a vehicle for hire driver's permit alleging that the holder of the permit is mentally, physically or morally unsafe or unfit to operate vehicle for hire within the city, the Director of Finance shall set a day for the hearing on the revocation of the permit of such vehicle for hire driver and cause the holder of the permit to be served a written notice stating the time and the place of such hearing and the offense charged against the holder of such permit, and ordering the holder of the permit to appear at such hearing to show cause why the permit to operate a vehicle for hire within the city should not be revoked. If, at the hearing, if should be proven that the holder of such vehicle for hire driver's permit has been convicted of any offense mentioned in subsection A, or if it shall be proven by competent evidence that the holder of the permit is mentally, physically or morally unfit or unsafe to operate a vehicle for hire within the city, taking into consideration generally the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city, the Director of Finance may either revoke and cancel the permit or suspend the permit for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days. Failure of the holder of the permit to appear at the hearing shall be deemed an admission of the validity and truthfulness of any charge contained in the notice of hearing. The Director of Finance may suspend a permit, pending a hearing on revocation, if the holder is charged with violation of any provision of this Code or any ordinance specified in subsection A. C. In the event that a license or permit is suspended, the Director may set such conditions as he or she deems appropriate for reinstatement. D. Revocation or suspension of a vehicle permit pursuant to this section shall be considered an appealable decision pursuant to this chapter. Sec. 34-102. Accident notification. In the event any vehicle for hire driver, while operating a vehicle for hire, is involved in a traffic accident involving injury to any person, regardless of fault, said driver shall within 72 hours of such accident (excluding the period between 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. on Monday) a certificate or other public record showing that the applicant has been tested and passed drug and alcohol screening at least equal to the screening requirements set by the United States Department of Transportation for motor carrier drivers with respect to the number and types of drugs or controlled substances tested, which certificate must have been issued no more than 24 hours after the time of the accident. Failure to submit such documentation within the time period required shall automatically cause the driver's permit to be suspended. Secs. 34-103 - 34-109. Reserved. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. Passed: Approved: Presiding Officer Carrie Tergin, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Counselor OFMu1y - JEFFERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT gnu i�� r+usseu'R;� POLICE To: Terry Stephenson, Purchasing Ag t From: Roger Schroeder, Chief of Police Subject: Evaluation of Bid Number 2809 Date: July 20', 2015 The Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) has reviewed bids received for the purchase of Body Armor on Bid Number 2809. Four vendors bid on the purchase of Body Armor: Gall's, Ed Roehr Safety Products, Southern Uniform, and Ray O'Herron. After review, JCPD recommends awarding Bid Number 2809 to Ed Roehr Safety Products. Ed Roehr Safety Products provided the lowest bid while meeting all specifications. Gall's submitted lower priced body armor, however the body armor bid has been suspended from the NU Compliant Products list as of July 7h, 2015. A copy of NIJ Advisory Notice #13-2015 is attached. Therefore, JCPD will purchase 31 sets of Second Chance Model SM02-3A body armor from account 44-990-575009 in "Year 1" of the contract. Total cost is $23,219.00. An open purchase order will also be established for Years 1-3 utilizing account code 10-300-517010. JCPD estimates five (5) sets of body armor will be purchased during each contract period, for a total cost of $3,745.00. If there is anything further that I can do, please let me know. Thank you. CONSENT AGENDA STAFF REPORT ITEM CONSIDERED: Consent Agenda Item SUBJECT: Purchase of Body Armor; Establishing Open Purchase Orders DATE: August 3 2015 DEPARTMENT D6RECT0R(S): CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Approval of this Consent Agenda item would approve acceptance of Bid 2809, Purchase of Body Armor. Total cost in Year one will be $23,219 for the purchase of 31 sets of Second Chance Model SM02-3A body armor, and an open purchase order for the future purchase of approximately five (5) additional sets, potentially totaling $3,745. Open purchase orders will be established for years 2 and 3. The source of funding for the purchase of the 31 vests in Year 1 will come from Sales Tax F. 44-990-575009. Open purchase orders for years 1, 2 and 3 will utilize Police Department general fund account 10-300-517010. MoDOT Missouri Department of Transportation Roberta Broeker, Interim Director June 26, 2015 Jefferson City Police Department Sgt. Doug Ruediger 401 Monroe Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Dear Sgt. Ruediger: Traffic and Highway Safety 830 MoDOT Drive P. 0. Box 270 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 573.751.4161 Fax: 573.634.5977 1.800.800.2358 Enclosed is a Work Zone Enforcement Program Order between the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and your agency for enforcement to be conducted in designated Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Work Zones. The Work Zone Enforcement Program Agreement and ordinance is already on file with the MHTC and is valid for the award years 2014-2018. The award years establishes a lengthier term agreement so that the agreement and an ordinance will only need to be passed every five years. The Work Zone Enforcement Program Order is for Program Order Number DWZEA22Z in the contract amount of $2,500.00 with the effective date of July 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2016. Please have the appropriate authorizing official sign, date and return all three copies of the Work Zone Enforcement Program Order to the MoDOT Traffic and Highway Safety Division. Once the Work Zone Enforcement Program Order has been fully executed by MHTC, one original copy will, be returned to your agency and your agency may begin work. If you have any questions about the process, please call me at 573-522-1341. Sincerely, A ? Scott Jones Highway Safety Program Administrator c: Chief Roger Schroeder Enclosure M SOT Our mission is to provide a world -Glass transportation experience that delights our customers and promotes a prosperous Missouri. www.modot.org Memorandum To: City Council From: City Administrator Re: Grant Acceptance Over $2,000 For: Consent Agenda Pursuant to Section 2-74 of the City Code,1 request authority to accept the following Grant: The name of the grantor: Missouri Department of Transportation- Traffic and Highway Safety Division The amount of the grant: $2,500.00 The purpose of the grant: This grant provides funds, payable at an overtime rate, for commissioned personnel to assist with work zone enforcement within the new Lafayette Street interchange and any traffic safety issues that may arise within the project. Any matching requirements or future obligations tied to acceptance of the grant: No matching requirements, nor future obligations CFDA#: 20.205 Grant Award # (if any): DWZEA22Z City Department Responsible: Jefferson City Police Department Employee assigned as Grant Administrator: Sgt. Ruediger, Traffic Supervisor Revenue account # to be amended: 10-300-430074 Overtime Reimbursement Expense account # to be amended: 10-300-501090 Overtime Reviewed by Finance: Please NOTE: Upon Approval of the Consent Agenda, the City Administrator may, on behalf of the city execute any documents necessary for accepting the grant and amend the budget to reflect the acceptance of such revenue, and amend the budget to reflect equivalent expenses so as to accomplish the purpose of such funds. For Finance Department Use only: Approved on the Consent Agenda this day of , 20, CONSENT AGENDA STAFF REPORT ITEM CONSIDERED: (agenda item number assigned — City Clerk will fill in) SUBJECT: $2,500.00 Grant for LaFayette St. Interchange Traffic Enforcement - Police DATE: August, 3 2015 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR(S): CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Approval of this Consent Agenda item would authorize acceptance of a Missouri Department of Transportation — Traffic and Highway Safety Division Grant to pay police officers overtime to enforce traffic laws. This represents an extension of a previously accepted traffic grant to perform the same duties. Officers conduct work- zone enforcement within the LaFayette St. interchange and assist with any traffic safety issues that may arise within the project area. Grant funds total $2,500.00 with -0- matching funds required of the City of Jefferson.