2025-06-24 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes

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Chair Terlep at 9:46 a.m., introduced this item. Tom Diaz was present on behalf of Sunrise Taxi. Commissioner Cruz made a motion to approve the application presented, as to which Commissioner Matsubara seconded. No discussion and a voice vote was taken. At 9:47 a.m., the motion was carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 1. Hearing on the revocation of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, certificate number CH622 issued to Branden Henson dba B.H. Taxi, for failure to renew his taxicab license by June 30, 2024. Deferred from the last meeting. Chair Terlep at 9:48 a.m., introduced this item. Branden Henson was not present. Commissioner Cruz asked if Mr. Henson had returned with his required documentation. Secretary Genegabuas stated that she had spoken with Mr. Henson who stated he did not have the required documentation ready. Mr. Henson was given notice of the hearing for revocation and advised that when he was ready he would need to apply again. Commissioner Cruz at 9:49 a.m., made a motion to revoke the certificate, as to which Commissioner Ahern seconded. No further discussion and a voice vote was taken. At 9:49 a.m., the motion was carried unanimously. QUESTIONS FROM COMMISSIONERS ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AND A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF SUNSHINE LAW AND ETHICS FROM THE DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL Chair Terlep at 9:50 a.m., introduced this item. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson gave a brief overview of parliamentary procedure. Commissioner Cruz asked if this was considered a public hearing as to which Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson answered yes. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson recommended the commissioners receive training on Chapter 18 and public hearings. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson at 9:58 a.m. gave a brief overview of Sunshine Law. No questions from commissioners. Loss of Quorum. Commissioner Cruz at 10:03 a.m. departed the meeting due to a family matter, resulting in the loss of a quorum. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson stated the commission could take in information and presentations, but the commission would no longer be able to vote or have discussions. Chair Terlep acknowledged that no further votes needed to be taken. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson at 10:03 a.m. gave a brief overview of Ethics. No questions from commissioners. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson at 10:06 a.m. asked Chair Terlep for a quick break to further look up the parameters of having a meeting without a quorum. Chair Terlep announced the commission would take a 5-minute break. At 10:13 a.m. the meeting was reconvened. Deputy Corporation Counsel Salas-Ferguson went on to explain that during a meeting with lack of quorum commissioners may receive testimony, presentations and may ask clarifying questions, but no votes may be taken. Chair Terlep moved onto the next agenda item.