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CityCouncil | 2018-12-04 | 9 | be to decide the way in which Council would like scooters to be deployed; expressed concern over regulating the number of scooters being deployed and where scooters are parked; stated that she would like to see a report back regarding the number of complaints filed and the number of violations as a condition of approval; expressed concern over citation of helmet laws. Councilmember Matarrese expressed concern over the speed of scooters on sidewalks. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of coming back with a mechanism or ordinance that precludes profit making companies from coming into the City and asking for forgiveness and making the scooter companies liable for citations of helmet infractions. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not want to impede the scooter vendors; scooters are effective for the "last mile" issue; the goals of the Transportation Choices Plan are being met utilizing scooters; opening Alameda up to scooters is a good thing. Mayor Spencer stated it is critical that these items come to Council; that she is happy to work with providers; expressed concern over safety; stated priority on the sidewalks is people walking; stated the issue should be reviewed by the Commission on Disability. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of a substitute motion approving the alternative language with direction from Council to look for a permitting process which the Council can weigh in on; adding an enforcement mechanism within the process, and ensuring compliance with different laws; stated it is clearly unlawful for a motorized scooter to be used on a sidewalk or public right of way. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the substitute motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to add a stipulation on where to park scooters. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council can also direct staff to look into the different limitations on parking or regulations around that ensure compliance. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if riding a motorized scooter on the sidewalk is already prohibited by State law, to which Vice Mayor Vella responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested staff to confirm there is technology that allows a fine to be placed on the user if bike share bikes are left in public right of way. Vice Mayor Vella stated the desire of Council is to encapsulate the State law relative to riding on sidewalks. Councilmember Matarrese stated profit-making companies need to be held accountable for educating customers, not the City. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-04.pdf |