REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2038 for the Regulation of Shared Mobility Devices (Bicycles and Motorized Scooters)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing, and Transportation Development, Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
At the December 7, 2021 Council meeting, proposed Ordinance No. 2038 was introduced and passed for the purpose of publication. Pursuant to City Charter Sections 808 and 812, proposed Ordinance No. 2038 was published on January 5, 2022, and copies were posted in three public places. The Ordinance now comes to Council for final adoption.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Ordinance establishes a permit program and regulations for operating fleets of motorized scooters, electric bicycles, bicycles, or other personal transportation devices within city limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is governmental organization or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. Actions such as installation of bicycle racks or any other physical infrastructure for shared mobility devices will be analyzed as part of the development review or encroachment permit processes but are expected to be a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA section 15301(c): Existing Facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to administer and manage the Permit Program is designed to be revenue neutral with 100 percent cost recovery through collected permit and impound fees. The annual estimated revenue assumes three Operators apply and receive permits to operate 1,000 shared mobility devices citywide. The application fee is projected to generate revenue of $10,410 in FY 2021/22 to offset City costs. The annual permit fee is projected to generate revenue of approximately $140,00...
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