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CityCouncil | 2018-05-01 | 18 | companies from using electric vehicles on sidewalks; outlined problems with electric scooters in San Francisco; stated the matter has shifted to important and urgent; getting financials is a good idea. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is very supportive of the program; she is fine with the way it came about; discussed the overwhelmingly positive survey results; stated the resources are convenient; concurred with Councilmember Matarrese about the City not wanting electric scooters; she would only like one bike share vendor in the City; inquired why LimeBike will not provide information to the Police in the event of a crime. The Senior Transportation Coordinator rponded the terms of service only allow information to be released if there is a subpoena because the data is private. Vice Mayor Vella suggested striking the RFP language about electric assist bikes and scooters; stated the RFP should be clear electric assist is not being contemplated and would be a separate RFP. Councilmember Matarrese, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Spencer concurred. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for reviewing financial plans, which is included in the RFP; stated it should be noted that other vendors should not be discouraged from competing in spite of LimeBike being selected for the pilot. Councilmember Oddie concurred with the electric scooter ban; stated that he would be a little more amenable to electric bicycles; he likes that the bikes are dockless; reviewed the statistics that are helping the City meet transit and environmental goals; expressed support for the program. Mayor Spencer stated that she supports bike share, but does not support unsafe bike share; expressed concerns over children wearing helmets and bikes parking in pathways; stated the issues will go to the Commission on Disabilities next time; the City does not have sufficient Police to issues bike tickets; bikes are parked in racks, which other bicyclists needs expressed concern over LimeBike's educational video; stated that she plans to support the recommendation; hopefully, the company selected will help pay for more bike racks. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager release a Request for Proposals for dockless bike share and to negotiate and enter into an agreement considering the refinements that have been discussed and gathered by staff in evaluating the pilot program. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 May 1, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-05-01.pdf |