11-06-06 Special Called Wrecker Committee Meeting

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Wrecker Committee Minutes of November 6, 2006 Page 2 of 3 D. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Sabo closed the public hearing at 2:39 p.m. 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL, DENIAL, OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION BY LA PORTE TOWfNG, INC. FOR AN EMERGENCY AUTO WRECKER PERMIT. Motion by Aaron Corrales to continue in effect, DeWalt's Towing, LLC wrecker permit numbers 481, 482, 483, and 484 (issued as permit numbers 475, 476, 477 and 478 in 2005), with the stipulation that the gate is to remain closed when there are no vehicles entering or existing the yard. Second by Martha Gillett. The motion carried with all in favor. At the Committee's request, Mr. DeWalt is to notify them if he receives the quote for the electrical gate and intends to proceed with installation. 5. REVIEW THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 78 "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" AND APPENDIX A, "FEES." The Committee reviewed and discussed c~rrent and proposed ordinance requirements. 6. CONSIDER FORWARDING A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 78, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" AND APPENDIX A, "FEES." Motion by Aaron Corrales to forward a recommendation to City Council to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 78, "Vehicles for Hire" and Appendix A, "Fees", as follows: . That the number of E- Tags for auto wreckers be regulated by the promotion of Public Safety (conforms to Federal Law where the "need and necessity" language was struck down). Clarification for applicants' right of appeal to City Council (eliminates conflict between Sections 78-223 and 78-224). Clarifies the right of an applicant whose permit is being considered for revocation or suspension to have a 10-day written notice and a public hearing (eliminates conflict between Sections 78-223 and 78-272). Clarifies charges for applications. Eliminates the perceived conflict in the ordinance, Section 78-297, by ensuring that only one vehicle is permitted by an E- Tag (previously it appeared that multiple vehicles were allowed on one E- Tag). Adds the process in Section 78-297 that an applicant must have his proposed wrecker yard inspected by the Inspections Division to ensure compliance with zoning district regulations prior to the public hearing (previously the only requirement to complete the process was that the yard was within City limits). Changes the word "licensed" to "permitted" in Sections 78-300 and 78-301 regarding the permit process to avoid confusion with terms used by State regulations. . . . . . .