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Lt. Paul Helms related the history of Mr. Ghorbani's taxi operation and conFumed that he had changed his name to operate in Pleasanton. Mr. Pico asked what regulations would flow the Council to deny the application. Mr. Roush indicated that in order for the Council to approve the permit it must find that there is a public convenience and necessity for the additional taxi service and related the necessary findings from the Municipal Code. Council could grant the permit subject to a change of the name. Chief Eastman indicated Council can make any decision it deems reasonable. He felt some of the language of the ordinance was arcane and felt that is was not necessary to judge the necessity or need issue because the market determines that. The Police Department does not even look at that when reviewing applications. Ms. Dennis asked if Veterans Cab had established an office in Pleasanton. She was told it had. Thomas Donayre, 337 Garden Commons, Livermore, indicated he had worked for Mr. Ghorbani for the last six years. He complained of the condition of Mr. Ghorbani's can and -- objected to his statement that he could put more cabs on the road. He also referred to insurance on Mr. Ghorbani's cabs. He was in favor of the added competition. Eugene Bush, 4172 Vineyard Avenue, indicated he was a driver for Veteran Cab. He did not believe there was enough business for another company. Dean Nadem, the applicant, related his experience in operating cab companies in other communities. He felt this was a free enterprise and was certain that he would be successful in Pleasanton and will be able to create jobs for drivers. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Dennis had no objection to competition, but was concerned about the use of Yellow in the company name. She also want~l to be sure there was an office in Pleasanton. Mr. Tarver indicated there had been discussions on whether Council should say how many of a certain business there should be; he felt it was up to Council to say what the community needs for hotels, etc. This taxi business is different because it is regulated by the City and the City limits the amount of money that can be charged. He felt there was a difference in the free market system and a regulated rate business. He expressed concern about the ordinance and felt it should be reviewed. He agreed the new company should be required to change the color of cabs and company name. 02/20/96