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09-308WITHDRAWN 4/Ol/2009 CITY Council File # 09-308 Green Sheet # '"j $� � RESOLUT40N 41NT,�AI�L, MINNESOTA � Presented 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 \ W�REAS, adverse action was taken against the TaYicab Driver (Provisional) license application sub ' ed by Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor (License ID #20090000339) for the City of Saint Paul by Notice of Intent to eny License dated March 2, 2009, alleging licensee was convicted on August 12, 2008 of Misdeme r pomestic Abuse-Vaolate Order for Protection (Minn. Stat. §518B.01.14(b)) within three (3) years of apph tion; and WHEREAS'�er Saint Paul L,egislative Code §376.16(e)(4)(a); the licensing office recommended a denial of his Ta�cicab Dtiver (Provisional) license; and WHEREAS, the licE�see did respond to the Notice of Intent to Deny License to request a public hearing which was scheduled�for April 1, 2009; now therefore be it RESOLUED, that the Tasic� Driver (Provisional) license application submitted by Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor is hereby denied. � This resolution, and action taken ab�ue, is based upon facts contained in the March 2, 2009, Notice of Intent to Deny License sent to the licensee�id the arguments made at the public hearing on April 1, 2009. , Requested by Department � Form roved by City Attomey e n ..—. BY� tuM�X- , ltA ��.a Adopfion Cedtified by Conncil Sec�eqry By: Approved by Mayor: Date Form oved y Iviay for Sub issi� to CouncIl `� By. � Adopted by Council: Date �9-308 Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � Department/Office/Council: Datelnitiated: S� _Dept.ofSafety8lnspections OS-MAR-09 Green Sheet NO: 3067562 Contact person 8 Phone: DeparimeM SentTo Person fnitiallDate i Rachel Tiemey y o e t ofsacero & Ins eceons �� 266-$710 1 k of Safetv & 7ns ections Deoariment D"¢ecmr I � Assign 2 I Attorne � ---- � -- I Mus[ He an Council ; Qge`x!a by (Date): Number 01-APR-�9 ;1 Fur 3 ar's Office Ma or/ASSicfant Routing d ouncil �_� Oac. Order 5 i Cierk Ci Clerk E-0ocument Required: Y Document Conqd: Julie Kraus ConWct Phone: 266-8776 Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip NI Locafions for Signature) Action Requested: Appzoval of atfached resolution to falce adverse ackon against fhe Taxicab Drivex (Piwisional) license application submitted by Ogonnaya VincenE Ofox (License ID#20090000339) for the City of Saint Paul. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (Rp personai Service Contracts Must Mswerthe Following Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firtn ever worKed undera contract for this department? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person)firtn ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skili not normaily possessed 6y any current ciiy employee? Yes Plo EXplain all yes answers on separete sheet and altach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): On August 12, 2008, licensee was convicted of Misdemeanor pomestic Abuse - Violafe Order for Protection (Minn. Stat. Section S I SB.01.14(b)) wifhin fhree (3) years of applicafion in violafion of SPLC Secfion 376.16 (e)(4)(a), After notificafion, licensee requesfed a public hearing. Advantages IfApproved: License denial. OisadvanWges If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: Total Amount of Transaction: CostlRevenue Budgeted: Funding Sourcs: AMivity Number: Financial lnformation; (E�lain� March 5, 20094:28 PM Page 1 SAINT PAUC � AAAN CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chnstopher 8. Coleman, Mayor March 6, 2009 OFFICE OF Tf� CITY ATTORNEY �� John Choi, City Attomey CIVlIDIVlSl00 400 CRy Hall Telephone: 65t 266-8770 i5 West Kel/ogg BNd Facsimi/e 65l 298-5619 SaintPaul, Minnesota 55f02 NOTICE OF COUNCIL HEARING Ogonnaya Vincent Ofar 801 McCallumDrive New Srighton, MN 55ll2 RE: Taxicab Driver (Provisional) license application submitted by Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor for [he City of Saint Paul License ID #: 20090000339 Dear Mr. Ofor: Please take nofice that this matter has been set on the Public Hearing Agenda for the City Council mee[ing scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., in [he City Council Chambers, Third Floor, Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse. Enclosed aze copies of the proposed resolu6on and ocher documents which will be pzesented to the City Council for their consideration. This is an uncontested matter concerning the fact that on August 12, 2008, you were convicted of Misdemeanor pomes6c Abuse — Violate Ordez for Protection (Minn. Stat. §518B.01.14(hj) within three (3) yeazs of your application. Tkus matter has been placed on che public heazing agenda por6on of the Ciry Council meeGng during which publie discnssion is allowed. Per Saint Paul Legislative Code §37616 (e) (4) (a), the licensing office will recommend a denial of your Taxicab Driver (Provisional) license. If there is anv inforroation voU would like Citv Council to review arior to the oublic hearin I will need to receive it no later than Mondav. March 23. 2009. Very truly yours, �C.s GI,� � �f.�,�tX,�� ..! Rachel Tierney Assistant City Attorney ca Cluistine Rozek, Deputy Director of DSI �/Mary Erickson, Council Secretary AA-ADA-EEO Employer UNCONTESTED LICENSE MATTER Licensee Name: Address: Council Date: Violation: Date of Violation: Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor 801 McCallum Drive New Brighton, MN 55112 Wednesday, April l, 2009@ 5:30 p.m. 4� �o� Licensee was convicted of Misdemeanor pomestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection (Minn. Stat. §518B.41.14(b)) within three (3) years of application in violation of Saint Paul Legislative Code §376.16 (e)(4)(a) August 12, 2008 Recornmendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Department of Safety and Inspections: Denial of Taxicab Driver (Provisional) license Attachments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 6. 7. 8. Proposed resalution Copies of ECLIPS screens dated 2/24/Q9 Ta�ricab Driver License Application dated 2/6/09 Receipt for License Application dated 2{6J09 Register of Actions (MNCIS System) dated 3!4/09 Notice of Intent to Deny License and Affidavit of Service dated 312/09 Fax from licensee requesting a public hearing dated 3!4l09 Saint Paul Legislative Code §376.16 (e) (4) (a) STATE OF MINNESOTA) �� ) ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY U.S. MAiL COUN 1'Y OF RAMSEY ) Julie Kraus, being first duly swom, deposes and says that on the tC:� day of March, she served the attached NOTICE OF COI7NCIL, HEARING by placing a true and correct copy thereof in an envelope addressed as follows: Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor 801 McCallum Drive New Brighton, MN 55112 (which is the last known address of said person) depositing the same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mail at St. Paul, Minnesota. 1..��.� � � Julie �aus Subscribed and sworn to before me this (o `�` day of March, 2009 --�.u�n t �ue d��- �c� _` Notary Public � ��=a: ...� . " �_rasar:�hsrivJe;tisoh-VVanle � � .-: , ( •'t 7 ;t� , RYPU661C.A�ftdN'c30TR �, ...•°� 4 t 5 Y -, " , Q; , �g�rtSSiO4 a �".l�E�C��.S,+�.�1.3;,2612 �� _�--��.. .., _ , d��.�r�l Licene-e Group Comments Tezt 02/24(2009 Licensee: OGONNAYA VINCENT OFOR DBA: OGONNAYA V4NCENT OFOR License #: 20090000339 02/24l2009 Applicant is on probation. To CAO for license denial. 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Status Changed: �7 ' Application Date: �12J06t2009 Card �.da Remove Add i�tasi ftemov_e CNNIN License Type Comme j _____ __ _ _ __ i { I ....,...,. ................ � _ � ` j 1 of 1 Li�en�e ��900U0� Save Chang�s to History i� �� O� ', � Cancel j � Help � } 4�-3e� License Licensee ' Lic. Types ; Insurance Bond Requireme�s License Type: axiceb Driver (Provisional) .4dd Deletz OI{ Requiremerrt � Copy af State of MN Driver License � License AppiicationlAffidavit � Applicarrt Photo { � Record Check - Driving License Group Co�ditions: Approval 02nJ6t20�9 KRD d2N6C2Qd9 !(RD 02N6Y2d09 ItRD oo,nor0000 Appraved Bv Conditions ; N N N N License Type Requiremerd Commerrts: j 1 of 1 Licen�e ��79�D0�339 Save Changes tn Hist4ry ?� QK Cancel ; Help t 4�—.�rr _.�. v, rna�. � AAAA !�"�� ! !'J�� Applicant Informarion � Name and Tit1e: � � � � �� Fiest M�ddle (Maiden} . Last Home Address: ��/ 1 �C�`� � � l �.� �-G(.� �'n-�]I Sveet (#, Name, Type D¢ection) ( Mail To Address (if different than home r Title f ��/�. Siate Zipt4 � Street (#, Name, Type Direcnon) C�ry State Zi�4 [ � (�} qj � � T Home Phone: VI te of Birth:�� IIo�-�1 5 / Place of Birth: 1 t ��/ L�� Driver's License #: VV I �� J� U!��9 Date: ��'' /� -- a�/� Name and Address of cab company you wiil be driving for: Do you own or ieas the cab you drive? � r� �/' What is the lease rate you pay to operate the cab? '�.{.f �. 1'�/�� `�^' ( Q%� " / � � �� Previous residence (past 5 years) Date Street address City ��_�� l�f�0 �.�.,� �ntia. �,� County ( State � Zip Code � t�� . ��'Y� �f �J'V�/� l �'UY6�LCC � �� ,En�ClC, (..'U _l ��J °) �'�, �.� G CL'�-'� �'�� r Sc, � C'� ��1 Gr2n?��-� 1'� �,n- cl S .�� ^ �� v �`5c� .'� .� 3 TAXICAB DRIVER CITY OF SAINT PAUL LICENSE APPLICATION Depannem of Safet� and InspeCnons TH(S APPLICATIO\ IS SUBJECT TO REVIE44' BY THE PUBLIC 37> lackson Street, Swre?20 PLEAS£ 7YPE OR PRI\7 IN iNK Sainc Paul, Mmnesota Si f 01-1896 �.�`�.`4if+ i;�4�1�?66-9090Fax(651)26b-91?4 1Veb www s[paul eov/d5� �._ C�.- � � ��yy) �. � J �� ch.� C�� YQ ��,-c � /�-�/J� ANY FALSIF'ICATION OF ANSWERS GIVEN OR MATERIAL SUBMITTED WILL RESULT IN DENIAL OF THIS APPLICATION I hereby state that I have answered all of the preceding questions and that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby authorize the Saint Paul Police Department to use the information I have provided to check criminal histories, arrest records, and warrant information; and for the Police Department to provide these records to the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) to determine my e(igihility for a taxicab driver license. I understand that the information contained in the criminal background investigation is confidential, except that it may be conveyed to other law enforcement or licensing agencies. 3 also hereby state that 3 have read and understand the rules and regulations set forth in Chapter 376.]6 (Taxicab Driver's License ofthe Saint PauV Leg}�ati �° ) and Chapter 376.77 (Taxicab Driver Training Course ofthe Saint Paul Legislative Code).��r,'��»D�� /, d� — ' �/' � �/', P' U `� `1 Signature (REQUTRED for ail appiications) All applicants must present the following documeats at time of a�.�ue ionnox Valid S[ate of Minnesota Driver's License Fo� drivers who have been lioensed out of state in the last five (5) yeazs: yov must provide an official copy of your driving record for the last 5 years from the Department(s) of Transportation in [he state(s) in which you were ticensed. Preterred methods of communication trom this office (please rank in order oPpreference - A]" is most preterred): Phone Number with area code: (Cirele the type of phone number you have I�sted above): _ Phone Number with azea code: (Gircle the type of plwne number you have listed above}: Mail: Street (#, Name, Type, Direction) Internet ! E-Mait Address Business Home Business Home City Cell Fax Exten: Cell Fax State Pager Zip+4 Cost, payable at the time of application: 540.00 for the lirense fee for a period of one year. There wi(I be an additional cost for the required tcaining classes, payable directly to Hznnepin Technical College, which provides ihe instruction. Note: A copy of the Hudson's Twin Citv Street At{as is required for the taxicab driver training course. Date Pager We will accept payment by cash, check (made payable to City of Saint Paul) or approved credit card. , tiEC�IPT FOR LICENSE ArPLICATION Date Receipt Printed: Feb os, 2009 ��,. License ID: 20090000339 Totaf Due on this application 543.00 Other Fees Owed S0.0o Account Total Amount Due Sa3.00 Amount Paid $43.00 Outstanding Account Bala�ce Due SO.aO Received From: OGONNAYA VfNCEDfT OFOR 801 MCCALLUMDRIVE NEW BRIGHTON MN 55112 In aDnlication for: Taxicab Driver (Provisionaq (1) �� f �� t � Conditions: d��.�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Departrnent oF Safety and 4nspections 375 Jadcson Street. Suite 220 Saint Paul, Minnesota 5510'f-1806 Phone: (651) 2669090 Fa�c: (65�) 266-9124 ww.v.stpaul.gov/dsi Effective Expi2tion License Date Date Fee Feb O6, 2009 May 06, 2009 S43.00 There are no wnditions placed on this license at this time. Unmet Reauirements: Record Check - Gnmmal Hisrory Paid $43.00 (li�� .,,,,. � (� ��' �� i � Balance on This License $0.00 Proiect Pacilihator: lANlRENCE (IARRY) Z. (651) 266-9�83 Inscectorls): RICHARD (RICH) J. License Inspector (651) 2669116 Rewrd Check - Dnnng This is nat a License to operate NOTICE - The license(s} you have applied for may require you to pay an addiSonal Environmental Heaith Change of Owneiship fee orEnvironmental Health PJan ReviewJRemodeiing tee. lf any of these fees are required, a separate invoice for the amount due wilf be sent to you. Page 1 of 3 d� 30� I..O:i;o.IC °,,F3".•`� F Sfi?:t.l iQn'a,� Cr1n,i:itaL'1'raF:`:c%"s'.fii Sa;:.^.h H::c+C REGISTER OF ACTIONS Cnsa No. 62-CR-08-1762 State of Minnesota vs VINGENT OGONNAYA OFOR .•:F3c:nr• afl?.dN:IS.;..-. "as?:ier:r^.� Hepa Case Type: Crim7Traf Mandatory Date Filed: 05J09f2008 Ramsey Loca4on� CriminaVTraKc)Petty Downtown PARTYINFORMATION Lead Attorneys Detendan[ OFOR, VINCEN70GONNAYA Male CONNERS, KATHERINE M� A/so Known As OFOR, OGONNAYA VI� 70/12/1959 New Brighton, MN 55712 Public Defender Juristliction State of MinnesoW NELSON, LYNEL RAE CHARGEINFORMAT[ON Charges: OFOR, VINCENT OGONNAYA 1. Harassment-Repeatedly Make Telephone Calls (Not applicable - GOC) 2. DomesGc Abuse - Violate Order for Protection- Misdemeanor (Not apQlicable - GOC) 3. Domestic A6use - Viotate Order for ProtecNon- Misdemeanor (Nof applicabte - GOC) 4. Domestic Abuse - Uolate Order for Proteciion- Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOC) 5. Domestic Abuse - Violate Orde� tor Protection- Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOC) 6. Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection- Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOC) Statute 609 7492(a�(4� 5186.01.14(b) 518B 01.74(b) 5186.01.74(b) 578B.01 14(b) 5188.07 J 4(b) Levei Date Gross Misdemeanor 12(13/2007 Misdemeanor 12f13f2007 Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Misdemeanor 12/13/2007 72/13/2007 12/13/2007 12(13/20�7 L'�'ENTS & ORDEAS OF TAE COURT 06/16/2008 08/12/2005 O8/1 Plea (JUdiciai Officer. VanDeNorth, John B., Jr) i Harassment-Repeatedty Make Telephone Calls (Not applicable - GOC) Not guAry 2. Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOG) Guilty 3 Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for ProtecUOn-Misdemeanor (Not applicabie - GOC) Not guilty 4 Domestic Abuse - Viofate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor (Not apphcable - GOC} Not guilty 5, Domestic Abuse - Violate Order For Protection-Misdemeanor (Not app6cable - GOC) Not guilty 6 Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor (Noi apphcable - GOC) Not guilty Disposition (JUdiciai Officer: VanDeNorth, John B., Jr) i. Harassment-Repeatedly Make Talephone Calls (NOt applica6le - GOC) Dismissed 2. DomesUc Abuse - ViotaSe Order for Protectron-Misdemeanor (Not applfcable - GOC) Convicted 3. Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOC) Dismissed d. Domes6c Abuse - Violate Order for Protec4on-Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOC) Dismissed 5. DomesSc Abuse - Violate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOCj Dismissed 6. DomesGc A6use - Violate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor (Not applicable - GOC) Dismissed Stay of lmposition Pursuani to M.S. 609.185 (JUdicial Officec VanDeNorth, John B, Jr) 2. Domestic Abuse - Vio{ate Order for Protecfion-Misdemeanor (Not appiicable - GOC) Local Confinement: http:ilpa.courts.state.mn.usiCaseDetail.aspx?CaseTD=1611771732 3/4f2009 Page 2 of 3 Agency; Ramsey County Correctional Facility Term: 15 Days Time To Serve 15 Days Duratlon: 08/26/2008 9:00 AM Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Cretlit For Time Served: 2 Days SeNe AS: Home DetentioNEiectronic Monitoring (If Eligible) Work Release (If Eligible) Sentence To Serve (If Eligible) Status� Active 08J12f2008 Probation - Adult: Type: Supervised probation Agency: Ramsey County Community Correchons Term ot 7 Yr 08/12/2008 - 08/12/2009 Shatus: Active OS/72/2008 Fees - Adult: (G�and Total: $128.00) Due 08/1?12008 Fine: $50 00 Fees: (Fees Total: $78.00) Criminal Surcharge� $73.00 Law Library: $5.00 Gondition - Adult: 7. Anger management, 08/12/2008, Active 08/12/2008 2. Domestic abuse wunseling/treatme�t, 08/12l2008, AcUve 08l12/20o8 3. Foliow all mstrucGOns of probahon, o8l12l2008, ActiVe o8f1212008 4. No contact with victim{s), 08l12/2008, Active OBl12720oa 5 Remain law-abiding, 08J12J2008, Achve 08712J2008 06/02/2005 06/02/2008 06/76/2008 �6/16l2008 06116/2008 06/16/2008 06l� 6/2008 08/12/2008 08/20/2008 08/22/2008 OS/22/2008 oar�si2oos 08(27/2008 08(28/2008 09lOSY2008 09lOS/2008 0 9105 72 0 0 8 09/N12008 09/17/2008 09/18/2008 09/18/2008 OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS E-filed Comp-SUmmons FirstAppearance (9:OOAM) Result: Held Notice and Order to Appear Probabfe Cause Found No Contact Order Interim Gondition for OFOR, VINCENT OGONNAYA • No contac[ With victimis) Juty Trial (9.00 AM) Result: Held NoGCe and Ordet to Appear IJury Trial (1:30 PM) j Result: Held �, Jury Instructions Document � Notice and Order to Appear � Order-Presentence Investigation � Petition to Enter GuOty Plea Sentencing (730PM) Result: Held Criminal History Disposition has been processed Criminal Judgment and Warrant ot Gommitment Notice-Pay orAppear No Contact Order Unpaid Fines Hearing (126 PM) Resutt: Held Payment Pfan Notice of Moiion and Motion Affidavit-Other Affidavit of Service Other pocument Qiher pocument Notice-Other NoHce-Other Atfidavit for Procseding In Forma Paupetis Order for Proceedmg in Forma Pauperis Affidavit of Maiiing Order-Other Notice-Other Nearing (9.06 AM) Result: Held Publicly Vewable Note to File Correspondence �rder-Othe� 4�-�d� http:(lpa.courts.state.mn.us(CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1611771732 3/4/2009 Page 3 Qf 3 d� �� 10/24/2008 i Order-Other 02/18/2009�Covespondence FRiAfiC7AL LVFORMATION Defendant OFOR, VINCENT OGONNAYA Total Financial Assessment Totaf Payments and Credits Salance Due as of 03/04/2009 08/73/2008 70(15l2�08 11(18l2008 12l16/2008 ovoai2oos Transact�on Assessment Counter Payment Receipt k TV662-2o0a-o8279 Counter Payment Receipt # N862-2008-09742 Counter Payment Receipt # 7V662-2008-017005 Counter Payment Receipt # TVB62-2009-0248 728.00 728 Oo D.OU 128.00 OFOR, VINCENT OGONNAYA (32 00) ogonnaya ofor (32,00� OFOR, VINCENT OGONNAYA (32.00) OFOR, VINCENT OGONNAYA (32 �0) http:lfpa.courts.state.mn.uslCaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1611771732 314I2009 �y--�o� SA{NT P��L CITY OF SAINT PAUL � Chris[opher B. Coleman, Mrryor AAAA Mazch 2, 2009 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY John J Chaq Ciry Attarney Gvi! prvu�on 400CeryHa11 Telephane 651266-8710 I S West Kellogg 81vd Facs�mile 657 298-56/9 SaintPaul, Minnesom 55102 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DENY LICENSE Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor 807 McCallum llrive New Brighton, NIN 55112 RE: Taxicab Driver (Provisional) license application submitted by Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor for the City of Saint Paul License ID #: 2Q090000339 Dear Mr. Ofor: The Department of Safety and Inspec2ions (DSI) has recommended denial of the Taxicab Driver (Provisional) license application submitted by Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor for the City of Saint Paul. The basis for the recommendation is as follows: On August 12, 2008, you were convicted of Misdemeanor pomestic Abuse — Violate Order for Protection in violation of Minn. Stat. §518B.01.14 (b). You were placed on supervised probation for one year from August 12, 2008 to August 12, 2009. This is a violation of Saint Paul Legislafive Code §37616 (e) (4) (a) which states: "The [icensee shall not be under sentence or have been discharged from sentence for any non-traffzc gross misdemeanor or non-traffic misdemeanor conviction within three (3) years immediately preceding application for a license." You would not be eli�ible to auplv for a Taxicab Driver [Provisional) license until Aueust 13 2012. O� �� Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor March 2, 2004 Page 2 At this time, you have ttuee options on how to proceed: If you wish to admit the facts but contest the penalty, you may have a public hearing before the Saint Paul City Council, you will need to send me a letter with a statement admitting the facts and requesting a public hearing. We will need to receive your letter by Friday, March 13, 2609. The matter will then be scheduled before the City Council for a public hearing to determine whether to deny your license. You wiil have an opportunity to appear before the Council and make a statement on your own behalf. 2. If you dispute the above facts, or wish to present evidence that the conviction is not related to your license as a Tasicab Driver, or that you have been rehabilitated pursuant to Minn. Stat. §364.01 et seq, a hearing will be scheduled before an Administrative Law Judge. At that hearing both you and the City will be able to appear and present witnesses, evidence and cross-examine the other's witnesses. The St. Pau1 City Council will ultimately decide the case. If this is your choice, piease advise me by letter no later than Friday, March 13, 2009. 3. You may withdraw your license app]ication. Send a written statement to that effect to the Departrnent of Safety and Inspections (I7SI}, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1806 no later than Friday, March 13, 2004. Information should be directed to the attention of Christine Rozek. Any request for a refund of the Iicense applicaCion fee must also be made in writing to tbe Depaztment of Safety and Inspections. If you have not contacted me by that date, I will assume that you do not contest the denial of your license. In that case, the matter will be placed on the Council's Consent Agenda for approval of the recommended penalty. If you have questions about these options, please feel free to contact me at 266-8710. Sincerely, �a�� Rachel Tierney Assistant City Attorney cc: Christine Rozek, Deputy Director of DSI O8/02/2018 03:D9 FAX Vlncent Ofor dba Vfno Business Inc. 801 McCallum Drive New Brighton, MN 55112 651-697-9585 March A, 2009. Otfice of the City attomey John l. Chai, City Attorney Civil Division, 400 City Hall Attention: Rachael T{erney 15 West Kellogg 61vd. St. Pau1, M1V 55102 Telephone: 651-266-8710 Fax: 651- 298 - 5519. Dear Tierney, l� 001 d�-�� I am completely disappointed by your decision to deny me the worst job l ever wanted to do just for my survival. I have therefore decided to choose option 1 to schedule the St. Paul Council public hearing why my cab {icense should be issued. I am sending this request only through fax, ptease Iet me know if you get it using my above phone number or 651-697-9585. Your cooperation to do ti�IS will be appreciated. � Ofor, MAR-04-2@09 11:43 97i P.01 Chapter 376. Taxicabs* Sec. 376.16. Taxicab driver's license. Page 1 of 4 d� �3�� (a) License required. Effective March 15, 1991, no person shail drive a taxicab, nor shall any owner or lessee of a taacicab allow any other person to drive a taxicab, within the city unless that person has first obtained and displayed a taxicab driver's license under the provisions of this Code. (b) Drivers fiom other cities. Any driver licensed to operate a taxicab in another ciry may carry passengers from that ciry to any place within the city and may freefy enter and travel upon the streets for that purpose. in that case, it shall not be deemed necessary for the taxicab driver to obtain a city license, but the driver sha{I not be permitted to accept or offer any passenger for hire in the city, or otherwise operate a taxicab within the city without first obtaining a license under the provisions of this Code. Whife within the city, the taxicab driver shail be required to observe ali of the applicabfe regulations and conditions of this section and shalf have in possession and display to any person upon demand Yne license certificate for the taxicab. (c) License application. Every applicant for a ta�cicab driver's license shail file an application with the department of safety and inspections. The application shail be made on a form provided by said division, containing such information as the license inspector may require, including, but not Iimited to, a compiete employment history, to verify that the terms and Conditions of this chapter have been met. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. Prior to the issuance of the license, every licensee shall be photographed. The chief of police or his representative shall investigate each applicant and sha�l forward the results of the appiication to the license inspector. Any false statement on the application shafl be grounds for denial, refusal to renew or revocation of a license. (d) License fee. The fee required for a license shall be established by ordinance as specified in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code. (e) Prerequisites to iicense. Eligibility to be licensed to operate a taacicab shall be as follows: (1) Possess a valid Minnesota or Wisconsin driver's license; (2) Be at least eighteen (18) years old (3) Be a citizen of the United States, or an alien admitted for permanent residence, or who has otherwise obtained work authorization from the U,S. Immigration and Naturalization Service; (4) Shall not be under sentence or have been discharged from sentence for a felony conviction within the ten (iQ) years immediately preceding application for a license for the following offenses: Murder (Minn. Stat. §§609.185 to 609.195), manslaughter (§§ 609.2Q to 6�9.205), criminal vehicular homicide and injury (§ 609.21), assault I--Iii (§§ 609221 to 609.223), criminal sexual conduct (§§ 609.342 to 609.3451), indecent conduct {§ 61723, subd. 2 or 3); or any violation of the controiled substance law (§ 152 et ai) which is punishable by a marimum sentence ot fifteen (15) years or more; as allowed under Minn. Stat. § 364.09. a. The licensee shail not be under sentence or have been discharged from sentence for any felony conviction within the five (5) years immediateiy preceding appiication for a license, and shall not be under sentence or have been discharged from sentence for any non-traffic gross misdemeanor or non-traffic misdemeanor conviction within the three (3) years immediately preceding apptication for a license. b. The license inspector may grant, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 364.03, an exception to paragraph a. upon evidence that either the offense is not related to the occupation of tauicab driver, or upon evidence of rehabilitation. http:lJiibrary3.municode.com/4472/DocView/10061/1/317/384?hilite=37616; 3f4l2009 STATE OF MINNESOT�' 1 ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SEh . ICE BY U.S. MAIL COUNTY OF RAMSEY ) 4� �o� 3ulie Kraus, being first duly swom, deposes and says that on the � day of March, she served the attached NOTICE OF INTENT TO DENY LICENSE by placing a true and conect copy thereof itt an envelope addressed as foilows: Ogonnaya Vincent Ofor 801 McCallum Drive New Brighton, MN 55112 (which is the last known address of said person) depositing the same, with postage prepaid, in the United States mail at St. Paul, Minnesota. , � 7uh Kraus Subscribed and sworn to before me this r ,2„� day of March, 2009 �� /�I �� No Public RITA M BOSSARD NO7ARY PI�L�C • MINNESOTA MY COMNNSSION EXPIRES JAN. 31.201 6