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Item No. 1. (continued Recreation Supervisor Bisordi thanked Lions Clubs members and those who participated in the Hallow'een Project for their contributions to the youth sports program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2. Public Hearing - Application of David Kimmel for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to engage in the business of operating a taxi service. Report of City Manager 3/14/84 Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Hearing on file. In response to question, City Manager Smith said that vehicle code inspections of the vehicles proposed to be used as taxis have not been made since the January inspection which revealed 30 vehicle code violations and 13 City Code violations among some nine taxis and called attention to the report of Officer Banks of the Police Department of March 15, 1984. Mayor Stangel declared the public hearing open at 7:40 p.m. Oliver Nordb 81 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, stated he believes that all of the violations found in the January inspections have been corrected or equipment replaced. In response to question of Mr. Smith, Mr. Nordby acknowledged that he no longer has any interest in the taxicab company. Gene Manqianello, 2724 Yosemite Drive, Belmont, one of the new owners of the Mid - Peninsula Cab Co., stated that since the January inspection, some taxis are being replaced and others have been serviced and violations corrected. Discussion followed and Mr. Mangianello replied to questions and commented regarding proper seals for meters; the cabs proposed to be used in the City; the quality of service to be provided; and whether or not the cabs proposed to be operated meet the standards set by the City's ordinance. In response to question, Police Chief Guardino, referred to the report of Officer Banks of March 15, wherein Office Banks referred to attempts to clean up the cars and improve their safety as "minimal." Mayor Stangel invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Biagi /Bury to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote and public hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. M /S: Mosher /Claire to withhold action on the subject application until it has been determined by the Police Department that all of the taxicabs proposed to be operated in the City meet the standards of the City's ordinance. Reg. Mtg 3/19/84 Page. 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 387