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CityCouncil | 2018-12-04 | 6 | The Recreation and Parks Director stated there are scholarship programs available for all ARPD programs, including swim programs. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed gratitude for ARPD staff; stated that she is prepared to support the item. Mayor Spencer moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-661) Recommendation to Accept an Update on the April 2, 2018 and May 1, 2018 Referrals from Councilmember Matarrese to Consider Banning Motorized Vehicles, Including Robotic Commercial Vehicles, from Sidewalks and Commercial Drone Aircraft Used for Deliveries; and Electric Scooters. The City Engineer and Senior Transportation Coordinator gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired who is providing delivery via autonomous vehicles, to which the City Engineer responded Starship Technologies. The City Engineer continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the pilot programs in Walnut Creek are ongoing, and if so, for how long, to which the City Engineer responded one year. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the pilot programs in Redwood City or Walnut Creek did a report at the end of the program, to which the City Engineer responded staff did not research said level of detail. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why the secondary staff recommendation only bans the use of sidewalks for autonomous vehicles, to which the City Engineer responded the intent is to limit potential sidewalk congestion. Vice Mayor Vella stated there have been incidents where autonomous vehicles have been sighted without requesting approval from cities; San Francisco implemented a ban addressing sidewalk and roadway use, yet has many startup companies which utilize both sidewalks and roadways. The City Engineer stated the San Francisco ban specifically addressed the sidewalk component; the staff recommendation is based on language from the San Francisco ban. Vice Mayor Vella stated San Francisco has dealt with non-autonomous vehicles on roadways; inquired if there is a way for cities to regulate the use of streets relative to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-04.pdf |