City Council

33. 23-732 Submitted by Council Members McKeon and Burns - Develop Proposal for E-Bike Licensure and Use Regulations Recommended Action: While this is a concept in development, direct the City Manager to work with the Police Department and the City Attorney to develop a proposal for e-bike licensure and use regulations. The proposal should return to City Council in November. The following concepts should be addressed, if possible, in the proposal that returns to Council: · Require a city license to operate an electric bicycle within city limits unless the rider possesses a valid driver’s license. o Establish a fee for license (akin to a business license) · Mandate rental businesses to require customers renting e-bikes to view a safety video in order to have a one-day license or show proof of a valid driver’s license. · Explore enforcement options for PD o Revising current HBMC to assist officers with enforcement efforts - see if our HBMC can "follow" or "borrow" rules and enforcement from the California Vehicle Code. o New HBMC for “pocket bikes” (Surrons) o Higher fine structures, bike impounding etc.