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CityCouncil | 2018-12-04 | 8 | jurisdiction, of delivery by drones and robotic delivery vehicles. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will not support the motion; quoted passages from the December issue of Western City Magazine; stated there is a need to keep up with emerging technology, but it must be managed. Vice Mayor Vella stated there are a number of safety concerns that have not been addressed yet; expressed concern over the kinds of items being transported and when items are delivered; stated part of having a ban is not to say the City will never allow the use to happen, but rather to require companies to ask for permission before operating in the City and to have an enforcement mechanism; the intent is to prevent asking for forgiveness instead of permission and to allow for public dialogue and conversation; expressed support of the ban; stated the language could be bifurcated to have the language on the ban regarding robotic delivery; inquired what options the City has when items operate on the streets and impede traffic; stated staff could work on limitations within the purview of what is permissible regarding the drone language restrictions on time, place and manner Councilmember Matarrese amended his motion to include Vice Mayor Vella's recommendation; stated the intent is to grant permission, rather than react. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not want to run afoul of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, but would like to implement whatever restrictions staff thinks necessary; expressed concern over loss of jobs and support for the motion; stated staff should come back with a regulation for drones that will pass the FAA's test, but also recognizes the Council's desire. Councilmember Matarrese accepted the friendly amendment to bifurcate the drone portion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. The Acting City Attorney requested clarification that the direction from Council is to have staff come back with formal legislation banning the landing of drones and regulating the autonomous vehicles. The Assistant City Manager inquired the agenda language allow adoption tonight, to which the Acting City Attorney responded the preference is to have a first reading to make specific findings supporting the enactment of the legislation. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is not in support of the one year pilot program; scooters have been deployed and are currently being used; a better use of time would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-04.pdf |