REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance for the Regulation of Shared Mobility Devices (Bicycles and Motorized Scooters), and Adopt a Resolution to Establish Shared Mobility Permit and Impound Fees
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing, and Transportation Development, Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In early 2019, the City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on the operation of shared mobility devices (i.e., shared bicycles and scooters) in Santa Clara. The City Council also directed staff to return with a proposed permanent Shared Mobility Permit Program (Permit Program) to allow the City to properly regulate the use of shared mobility devices within the City. Staff developed and implemented a workplan for the establishment of a Permit Program as directed by the City Council and provided a detailed progress update on the development of regulations for a Permit Program at the June 4, 2019 City Council meeting. Additionally, at the June 24, 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, staff presented the proposed Permit Program and BPAC approved a recommendation that the City Council approve the Permit Program's draft Administrative Regulations (Administrative Regulations).
In July 2019, the City paused the development of the Permit Program based on pending Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation that had the potential to impact the proposed Permit Program and Administrative Regulations. Additionally, at the time staff was tracking two items of pending legislation (Assembly Bill 1112 and Assembly Bill 1286) that could affect the Permit Program.
In early 2021, staff restarted the development of the Permit Program as the relevant ADA litigation was resolved and Assembly Bill 1286 was approved by the Governor. Staff has updated the Administrative Regulations and has prepared a draft ordinance for City Council consideration to amend the...
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