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CityCouncil | 2018-05-01 | 17 | exceeded her authority by entering into the contract; the matter impacts the community; people are disappointed when so many children ride the bikes without helmets; a report about shared bikes indicated the program would start at Alameda Point and have docked bicycles; the Council and community should have weighed in before the City entered into the contract. Vice Mayor Vella stated the amount of staff time needs to be considered in terms of cost; that she is incredibly supportive of bike share in Alameda; her concern is that there was not an RFP process to allow competition and get the best bike share program; expressed her concern over the lack of a RFP process. Councilmember Oddie stated Council should have made the policy decision; bike lanes have been controversial in Alameda; the City is trying to put together a cross Alameda trail and continuing bike paths on Clement and Central Avenues; the City Council was selected by the people of Alameda to make important decisions; the ball was dropped and the process was done incorrectly; elected officials were elected to make significant policy decisions. Mayor Spencer stated LimeBike should not have a benefit moving forward; there should be an equal playing field for all companies to respond to the RFP; noted she spoke to LimeBike representatives at the Mayor's Conference and suggested the application ask users under 18 years old to confirm they are wearing a helmet; stated other companies charge more upfront and give a refund if the bike is parked in geo-fencing or an appropriate place; she asked LimeBike back in December and the issues have not been addressed. Vice Mayor Vella stated a general bicycle parking strategy is included in the RFP; inquired whether Council comments discussed under the referral are going to be reflected through the process. The Acting Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff has detailed ideas, including geo-fencing; all the companies have to submit a parking strategy; as a minimum requirement, geo-fencing would have to be created; addressing the parking and helmet issue will be a primary selection basis. Mayor Spencer noted that she and Vice Mayor Vella did the referral jointly. Councilmember Matarrese outlined the things he would like to see in the RFP; stated LimeBike is making money off selling information, not renting bikes; people were on bikes and not in cars for the 41,585 total trips, which is a huge benefit; expressed support for continuing the program; stated the agreement should include financial penalties for parking complaints; helmets are the responsibility of LimeBike and the child's parents; the City should lay the onus on LimeBike; Police Officers should issue citations; he wants the City indemnified and insured in the event a child is injured riding a LimeBike; there should be a clause that the company cannot bring electric scooters or bikes to the City; the restriction should be included with the ordinance prohibiting Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 May 1, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-05-01.pdf |