SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL - Record No: CB 118499

• Record No: CB 118499
• Version: 4
• Council Bill No: CB 118499
• Type: Ordinance (Ord)
• Status: Passed
• Current Controlling Legislative Body: City Clerk
• On agenda: 12/14/2015
• Ordinance No: Ord 124968
• Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to taxicab, transportation network company, and for-hire vehicle drivers; amending Section 6.310.110 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 6.310.735 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and authorizing the election of driver representatives.
• Sponsors: Nick Licata, Mike O'Brien
• Supporting documents: 1. Mayor's Memo declining signature, 2. Proposed Substitute, 3. Summary and Fiscal Note D6, 4. Summary and Fiscal Note D2, 5. Central Staff Memo (9/9/15), 6. Central Staff Memo, Amendments, 9-23-2015, 7. Consent package of amendments, 8. Signed Ordinance 124968

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/23/2015	4	City Clerk	attested by City Clerk
12/23/2015	4	Mayor	returned
12/23/2015	4	Mayor	returned unsigned
12/16/2015	4	City Clerk	submitted for Mayor's signature
12/14/2015	3	City Council	passed as amended	Pass
10/2/2015	1	Finance and Culture Committee	pass as amended	Pass
9/23/2015	1	Finance and Culture Committee	discussed
9/9/2015	1	Finance and Culture Committee	discussed
9/8/2015	1	City Council	referred
9/2/2015	1	Council President's Office	sent for review
9/2/2015	1	City Clerk	sent for review

CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to taxicab, transportation network company, and for-hire vehicle drivers; amending Section 6.310.110 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 6.310.735 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and authorizing the election of driver representatives.
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WHEREAS, the state of Washington, in Revised Code of Washington 46.72.001 and 81.72.200, has authorized political subdivisions of the state to regulate for-hire drivers and for-hire transportation services without facing liability under federal antitrust laws; and
WHEREAS, allowing taxicab, transportation network company, and for-hire vehicle drivers ("for-hire drivers") to modify specific agreements collectively with the entities that hire, direct, arrange, or manage their work will better ensure that they can perform their services in a safe, reliable, stable, cost-effective, and economically viable manner and thereby promote the welfare of the people; and
WHEREAS, the new responsibilities for the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) contemplated in this legislation will require additional resources; and
WHEREAS, the Director of FAS has authority to adjust fees to cover the cost of the regulatory functions FAS performs on behalf of the public; and
WHEREAS, should this legislation go into effect, the Director may exercise that authority to raise additional revenue through fees to cover the additional costs; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings
A. In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, The City of Seattle is granted express authority to regulate for-hire and taxicab transportation services pursuant to Chapters 46.72 and 81.72 RCW. This authority includes regulating entry, requiring a license, controlling rates, establishing safety requirements, and any other requirement to ensure safe and reliable...