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SR 06-12-2018 7B City Council Report City Council Meeting: June 12, 2018 Agenda Item: 7.B 1 of 23 To: Mayor and City Council From: David Martin, Director, Transportation Planning Subject: Establish a Pilot Program for Shared Mobility Devices, by 1) introducing for First Reading an Ordinance setting forth the Pilot Program, defining the terms and conditions of the Pilot and repealing previously adopted emergency regulations, 2) adopting a Resolution setting fees and charges for the Pilot Program, and 3) adopting an Emergency Ordinance limiting the renewal period for Vendor Permits for Shared Mobility Devices for FY18-19. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Introduce for First Reading the attached proposed Ordinance establishing the Shared Mobility Pilot Program, defining the terms and conditions of the Pilot, and repealing previously adopted emergency regulations; 2) Adopt a Resolution establishing fees and charges in support of the Pilot program; and, 3) Adopt an emergency ordinance limiting the renewal period for Vendor Permits for Shared Mobility Devices for FY18-19. Executive Summary Shared mobility devices are proliferating in cities across the country, including the inaugural launch of Bird Ride, Inc. (Bird) scooters in Santa Monica in late 2017 and the introduction of Lime e-bikes in 2018. These small electric or human-powered devices are new and highly visible, drawing considerable attention and controversy when they arrive in any area. They have raised significant community concerns about safety and enforcement, including concerns about users riding on the sidewalk, doubling up on scooters, and riding without a helmet, all of which are prohibited under state and /or local laws; users failing to observe traffic controls in violation of the California Vehicle Code ; and other unsafe or uncivil rider behaviors. The devices have also posed new challenges in managing the safe public use of the street, sidewalk, and beach. Rules and procedures to manage this disruption effectively are nascent at best. The 2 of 23 City of Seattle has one of the “oldest” permitting systems, a pilot program less than one year old. Santa Monica focused first on implementing education strategies and on enforcing the laws concerning electric scooters. In response to actions by the City, Bird began helmet giveaways, applied safety information stickers to each device, and implemented driver’s license verification and photo-based parking confirmation. On March 6, 2018, Council adopted an emergency ordinance that established an impound fee for shared mobility devices that pose a hazard in the public right of way (PROW) and also directed staff to develop a pilot regulatory framework to work through the rules and procedures for effective management. Meanwhile, the Police Department has been actively enforcing laws, including conducting 623 stops and issuing 302 citations in the first three months of 2018, and over 809 stops and issuing 366 citations in the month of May. Like the earlier arrival of ride-hailing (or transportation networking companies) like Uber and Lyft, these new mobility options are causing significant uphe aval as well as shifts in travel behavior nationwide. Public agencies have struggled to get out ahead of venture- capital-funded disruptive technologies for which existing regulations are either inapplicable, inadequate or inappropriate. To respond effecti vely to new approaches to mobility we need new approaches to how companies and technologies are regulated to protect public safety and promote wellbeing, sustainability and equity. Santa Monica is a desirable market for new shared mobility options because of the diversity of people and activities citywide, the high-quality street network, and the culture of active and outdoor living. Shared mobility devices provide an option to move without a car, reduce pressure on vehicle lanes and parking spaces, and increase overall access and mobility. Low emissions options also facilitate Sustainable City goals and improved local air quality. In addition to hearing from hundreds of community members raising support for and concern about the devices, staff interviewed twelve dockless scooter and bike sharing companies in May 2018 to assess capacity and willingness to work in partnership with City staff, and operational characteristics of their systems. All of the companies expressed interest in launching operations in Santa Monica. 3 of 23 The City has issued Bird Rides and Lime conditional vending permits to operate from private property. Vending permits are annual, with renewals based on the fiscal year calendar, so that the existing permits would expire or be renewed after June 30, 2018. Currently, Santa Monica has no regulatory or administrative system to manage dockless scooters and commercial bike shares operating in the PROW. Pursuant to Council direction, this report recommends that Santa Monica initiate a 16-month pilot program to forge a model way for regulating these new companies and technologies to protect public safety and promote community wellbeing, sustainability and equity. A pilot would facilitate the development of tools in a quickly changing environment and provide flexibility to solve new challenges. It is anticipated that administrative rules of the program will remain fluid during the pilot program as the City works with operators to define effective solutions and where necessary, impose appropriate rules and restrictions. Participation in the pilot program would be through a request for application and selection process. The proposed pilot program would: allow a limited number of devices run by up to three service providers, with staff recommending an initial cap of 1,500 devices with the potential to increase to a maximum of 2,250 devices during the program duration through the end of 2019. establish minimum operating requirements in the categories of maintenance, education, safety, customer service, data sharing and insurance/indemnification. identify a broader list of recommended program components through which partners could be evaluated during the pilot term. A key to the program’s success would be an open and productive partnership betwee n the City and operators that facilitates the operator being highly responsive to real community concerns about safety and adverse impacts on members of the public who walk, bike or drive in Santa Monica. The pilot program would be established by 4 of 23 Ordinance, which would authorize staff to make adjustments to the program through Administrative Rules, and to evaluate performance of operators against the recommended program components. Cities large and small are responding to the rapid appearance of shared mobility devices. Responses have varied significantly based on local context, policy and regulatory structures. San Francisco, Austin and Chicago have been developing management systems and extensive rules. In contrast, Dallas invited unlimited providers without a regulatory framework, and received a flood of bicycles. Santa Monica’s approach seeks to balance the desire to welcome new technology and innovation with protecting public health, safety, wellbeing, and the value of the City’s PROW. The approach recommended by staff is to respond to disruption with neither heavy- handed efforts to stifle these new alternatives, nor a hands-off approach that ignores the very real problems their introduction has spawned. Rather, the pilot is designed to collaboratively and flexibly develop an effective model to adequately regulate these new transportations options to ensure effective compliance with applicable State and local laws and especially to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in the community, This does not deter the City from issuing citations to individual violators of the California Vehicle Code, nor preclude ongoing educational efforts to promote responsible behavior from all who share our city streets. Instead, the pilot proposal is designed to directly address the new and very real challenges posed by the introduction of large numbers of new mobility devices. Staff believes this approach is consistent with the Council’s Strategic Goal of promoting a new model of mobility for Santa Monica and the Council’s adoption of Vision Zero to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from roadway collisions. While staff establishes the new pilot program, solicits applications, and selects the pilot program operators, staff proposes an emergency ordinance that would limit the term of any Fiscal Year 2018/19 Vendor Permits issued to companies to rent Shared Mobility 5 of 23 Devices on private property to September 16, 2018, with a possible extension of up to 90 days. This limited term renewal is necessary to facilitate the orderly and timely transition into the pilot. Background On February 27, 2018, Council received an update on the Mobility Strategic Goal and discussed efforts toward achieving the three targets of: 1) Increasing trips by walking, biking and transit; 2) Eliminating severe injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions; and 3) Creating a complete and connected network of transportation. Facilitating ways to get around that are convenient, comfortable, and affordable is a component of the broad third target. This target incorporates shared mobility and customer-focused solutions that meet diverse users and use cases, among other topics. Technology-driven shared mobility solutions are posing new challenges and opportunities, and increasing the speed of transportation change substantially. The Council report presented areas of potential opportunity, and shorter-term actions that could optimize community benefit during changing conditions. The staff report included principles to guide decision-making in this time of rapid change, grounded in the values from adopted policy documents: Put people and safety first.   Give all people access to mobility choices.    Pioneer a clean mobility future.   Design great streets for health and wellbeing.    Leverage private sector innovation in new mobility that serves community needs.  Strengthen government services with data-driven decision-making.    Council supported information from the report, and directed staff to proceed with identified short term physical projects, programs, and innovation exploration. 6 of 23 On July 6, 2010, Council adopted the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), the heart of the State-mandated General Plan that sets the City's broad transportation policy foundation. It identified policies to create a safe street network that encourages all modes of transportation that are accessible to users regardless of their age or ability, and encouraged diverse modes of transportation and programs which get people to use them. Since the adoption of the LUCE, staff has pursued many elements that help people be more equipped, aware, and using transportation options: Installation of a 100+ mile bike facility network that connects to neighborhood destinations, schools, and commercial areas as outlined in the Bike Action Plan; Construction of improvements to make streets more “complete” (serving more types of users with greater levels of safety) like Ocean Park Boulevard, Samohi Safe Routes to School, Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway, Berkeley Street traffic calming, and the Colorado Esplanade; Launching Breeze Bike Share in November 2015 with 500 GPS-enabled “smart bikes” and 86 stations. To date Breeze has enabled over 650,000 rides in a way that has produced approximately $350,000 net revenue that has benefited the mobility goals of the City; Welcoming the Expo Light Rail in May 2016 with three Santa Monica stations, and first/last mile connections through Evolution of Blue rerouting, Blue at Night and many crossing and access improvements; Implementing the new Transportation Demand Management Ordinance (TDM) in January 2016 that required employers over 30 and development over 7,500 square feet or 16 residential units to do trip reduction strategies; Adopting the Downtown Community Plan in July 2017 that prioritized pedestrian safety, expanding transportation options, creating complete streets, and incorporating new technologies into our transportation system. Breeze Bike Share riders recently pedaled past the 1.5 million mile mark, with over 40% of rides by Santa Monica residents. The Breeze system consists of clusters of bike 7 of 23 racks that are identified as “stations” in system software. Bikes are equipped with locks that can attach to any bike rack; bikes can be located using the mobile app. Breeze bikes were purchased with grant funds, are owned by the City, and operate under contract by CycleHop LLC. The Santa Monica Municipal Code was amended in August 2015 to enable Breeze Bike Share operations in the public right-of-way in SMMC Chapter 3.20. This code section prohibits the operation of non-public bike share in the PROW. Around September 2017, Bird began offering shared electric scooters in Santa Monica, without a City business license. The Bird system places scooters out each morning, and collects them at night for charging. The scooters are seen regularly on City streets and sidewalks, including being parking in locations that often obstruct pedestrians and sidewalk access. Currently, Bird has a City-issued Business License and Vending Permit to offer its scooters on private property with conditions on its operations, particularly as they relate to scooters being placed in the PROW. Since Bird began operating, many companies have inquired about the potential to operate in Santa Monica, and some have begun operating including Lime. On March 6, 2018, Council adopted an emergency ordinance that established an impound fee for shared mobility devices that pose a hazard in the public right of way, among other enforcement-related provisions. Council also directed staff to develop a pilot regulatory framework to facilitate the development of effective management tools for shared mobility devices to operate lawfully and safely in Santa Monica. Discussion The world has experienced an explosion of transportation change driven by global investment in new mobility approaches fueled by billions of dollars of venture capital financing. In addition to smaller app-based start-ups, large companies like Google/Alphabet are investing in transportation systems and software, and traditional equipment manufacturers like Ford are developing new vehicles and partnerships with other device operators. The worldwide introduction of rideshare/transportation network companies has decimated the taxi industry and launched tectonic shifts in consumer 8 of 23 travel behavior. Change in the marketplace is easily outpacing the development of regulatory structures at all levels of government. Santa Monica is at the epicenter of these trends. With worsening traffic, the extension of the Expo Line to Santa Monica (in the context of an historic expansion of rail transit in Los Angeles County), the evolution of the Big Blue Bus system and the introduction of the first “bike sharing” system in the region, Santa Monica is at the cutting edge of creating a new model of mobility. In terms of private investment, Santa Monica is experiencing the sea change in travel modes most immediately in shared mobility such as “dockless” or “free-floating” bike share and scooter share. While many residents have eagerly embraced the new options, many others have expressed outrage and frustration about safety and enforcement following the arrival of Bird scooters, including reckless rider behavior and careless device parking. The systems have posed new challenges in managing the safe public use of the limited space on our streets, sidewalks, and beach paths. Additionally, the systems raised new issues regarding commercial use of the public right-of-way, responsibilities for complaint resolution, data sharing, liability, and the resources needed for program oversight. Rules and procedures to effectively manage this disruption are nascent at best. This challenge is not unique to mobility options. In recent years, for example, Sa nta Monica has faced a number of such issues, including how to respond to the rise of home sharing companies as well as whether to allow uses of the public right of way for outdoor dining or public “parklets.” Experience has shown that pilot programs offe r a framework to experiment to find the best ways to shape and fine tune a regulatory approach that addresses the dynamic impact of market forces and changing public attitudes and consumer choices. Santa Monica staff are actively working on the issues, with a first focus on both education and enforcement. Following concerns raised by the City, Bird initiated helmet giveaways, posted safe operating rules on each device, and implemented driver’s license verification. Meanwhile, the Police Department has been actively enforcing laws, including conducting over 1,400 stops and issuing over 600 citations so far in 2018. 9 of 23 Pursuant to Council direction, staff is now bringing forward a proposal for a pilot program that would enable the development of long-term regulations to effectively manage these systems in the PROW. The proposal is informed by hundreds of community conversations, as well as review of best practices, and interviews with a dozen operators. Creating a more diverse, convenient, comfortable, and affordable transportation system is a core component of the Mobility Strategic Goal, and creating a “new model of mobility.” New options can help to meet a wide range of user needs and situations, making it easier to get around with or without a car. Electric bikes and electric scooters are among these new options, and can reduce pressure on vehicle lanes and parking spaces, while increasing overall access and mobility. These low emissions options also facilitate Sustainable City goals and improved local air quality. The emergence of shared electric devices is more recent, enabled by GPS communications and lower-cost device manufacturing, and is creating a new mobility service model. Santa Monica is a desirable market for new shared mobility options because of the diversity of people and activities citywide, the high-quality street network, and the culture of active and outdoor living. This creates the conditions for high device utilization on the City’s built network of streets and bike lanes by residents, employees and visitors. This high demand necessitates development of management tools t hat address community concerns and the need to reinforce orderly use of the PROW and safe, civil travel behavior. Minimum system requirements would be established in the pilot, with recommended system elements used to evaluate operator performance and partnership. A set of supporting Administrative Regulations would remain fluid during the pilot program as the City works with operators on methods to reduce PROW blockage and sidewalk clutter, to educate users, to evaluate utilization data, and to reduce public enforcement burden. Participation in the pilot program would be through a request for application and selection process. Details of the pilot program are described in more detail below. 10 of 23 Engaging with Shared Mobility The introduction and quick adoption of Bird scooters demonstrated that users are willing to try new mobility options. Enabling different services to be responsibly tested and operated in Santa Monica would create a diversity of options that would meet a wider range of user needs, and help the City meet goals of reducing congestion and emissions by limiting the number of short trips taken in cars and improving the first/last mile connections to transit. Further, the wave of private investment into the shared mobility industry would enable Santa Monica to expand mobility options without incurring the expense of operating its own service. In recent months, Santa Monica has experienced many of the common is sues associated with shared mobility devices. The City has received hundreds of community complaints regarding Bird, focused on both their parking/PROW issues (discarded Bird Scooters blocking sidewalks, curb ramps, ADA access, doorways, and the congested beach bike path) and user operation/safety issues (riding on the sidewalks, speed, lack of helmet use, near misses and collisions). Although Bird Scooters fit the definition of a “motorized scooter” as defined in Section 407.5 of the California Vehicle Cod e (which requires riders of motorized scooters to wear a helmet and be a licensed driver, and prohibits riding on the sidewalk), the rules and etiquette for how to operate and park some new devices are not clear to users. To date over 30 cities across the country have launched dockless bike share or scooter pilots to engage with this rapidly changing environment. Although these pilot programs range greatly in scope, term, requirements, and resources, there are similarities such as:  Safety requirements: front and rear lights, brakes, maximum operating speed, regular device maintenance, and clearly marked device identification number.  System size: total device minimum and maximum, with variations in the ability to scale up or down.  Community outreach: minimum safety education through events or digital resources, working with local groups. 11 of 23  Operations: remove inoperable devices or safety hazards promptly, rebalance to provide equitable coverage and avoid over-concentration, and provide adequate staffing.  Parking: defined local parking requirements, sometimes with “lock-to” requirement.  Customer service: clearly posted customer support contact, available on-demand services, and prompt response to complaints.  Data sharing: weekly or monthly data sharing, some require API access.  Insurance/Liability: maintain insurance coverage to specified limits, and indemnify local agencies. Attachment A provides more information about the emergence of shared mobility and select city approaches. Overall, cities are working to reorganize for new work demands, and develop the new tools need to deal with the myriad data, communications, regulation, operation and maintenance associated with citywide programs. Why create a pilot program? In light of the rapid changes going on in mobility right now, approaching shared mobility regulation as a pilot program would enable the City to: Develop a new area of policy, regulation, and enforcement through firsthand experience Move quickly to adapt to a rapidly changing industry, but leave room to learn and adjust as appropriate Test new device and service providers in a growing industry Explore partnership models with private companies Explore possibilities for data capture, structures, and utilization for the purpose of advancing the new model of mobility. Allow the City time to experiment with different management tools (e.g. “Geo - 12 of 23 fencing” and creation of shared mobility device drop zones) After the launch of Bird, staff convened a working group of staff members fro m the departments of Planning and Community Development, Public Works, Police, Community and Cultural Services, Office of Sustainability and the Environment, City Manager, and City Attorney to understand how the introduction of shared mobility devices are impacting all aspects of the City operations and PROW. The group reviewed and discussed several of the current shared mobility pilot permit programs in other cities. Simultaneously, staff held meetings with twelve shared mobility operators to understand their capabilities, plans, and willingness to engage with the City. The shared mobility pilot program in Santa Monica would be based on feedback and information received through these processes and community input. Desired Pilot Program Outcomes In approaching this effort, the City would seek to:  Diversify mobility options for residents, employees and visitors to Santa Monica.  Protect public health and safety and reduce sidewalk, pathway and ADA blockages.  Reduce emissions from short trips and connections to transit.  Maximize user awareness of safe and legal behaviors for operating shared mobility devices.  Create a legal and enforceable framework for managing shared mobility services .  Ensure use of PROW benefits public mobility.  Ensure private operators response to pervasive issues and service complaints. Pilot Program Approach Staff recommends the implementation of a pilot program with a structured review process in mid-2019, which would enable any subsequent shared mobility regulations to be considered and to take effect by the end of 2019. Staff recommends the following pilot program structure: Pilot Term: The pilot is proposed to last approximately 16 months, with amendments possible during the term of the pilot. Formal evaluation of the pilot 13 of 23 would begin at 9 months, ending with a report and recommendation to Council for a permit system or other next steps within the 16 months. The pilot phase could be extended or terminated during its duration. New Device Options: The pilot is for devices that are not currently available to the public through existing city programs or partnerships, as to widen the range of types of devices rather than creating duplicative services. To include E-bikes, Scooters, etc. Not regular human powered bikes, or combustion engine devices. Operating Requirements and Recommendations: The pilot defines Minimum System Requirements in seven performance areas that would be required for all operators. A more robust list of Recommended System Elements is included that would be used to evaluate operators and inform future regulations. Scale of Program: Staff recommends issuing permits for an initial launch of up to 1,500 devices total, operated by up to 3 companies. The program would cap the total number of devices citywide at 2,250, with expansion up to the cap allowed only after demonstrated sustained fleet utilization. Operators may be required to reduce fleet if minimum utilization criteria is not met to avoid unnecessary clutter in the PROW. Partnership: Operators in the program would be expected to actively engage with City staff to resolve issues and to develop solutions including, but not limited to, system, device and regulatory changes that facilitate safe use and public right-of-way management. Operators would be held responsible for community complaints and operational issues. Phased Implementation and Adjustments: The Director of Planning and Community Development or designee would have the authority to phase in or adjust elements of the program over time - such as adjustments to the number of devices within the total cap, or operational requirements for operators, through the Administrative Regulations. Cost Recovery: The full costs of the program should be recovered through permit fees. 14 of 23 The pilot program would be established by the proposed Pilot Program Ordinance (Attachment B) which would define basic program procedures including application and selection, and authorize staff to develop Administrative Regulations guiding the pilot program. The Ordinance would authorize staff to make adjustments to the program during its duration through the Administrative Regulations. The Administrative Regulations include, but are not limited to, criteria relating to lawful conduct, public safety, data sharing, data privacy, and/or the timely removal of hazards. Operator Requirements: Operators would need to meet Minimum System Requirements in seven performance areas designed to facilitate basic system operations, without precluding technology advancements or operational upgrades. Additionally, operators would be evaluated in the selection process and through the course of the pilot program on their ability to incorporate the Recommended System Elements into their operations. Guiding Principles Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Elements 1. Operators would be required to ensure devices are well maintained and safe to be ridden. a. Devices have durable brakes, head and tail lights, and security hardware. b. No combustion engines, electric equipment has maximum speed of 15mph. a. Devices equipped with GPS. 2. Operators would be required to educate their users about riding safety and roadway regulations. a. Safety information is clearly posted on each device and in the system software. b. Education about riding rules and legally parking is provided at sign-up. a. Software regularly educates users about riding etiquette and parking rules. b. Operator hosts monthly education and awareness events. c. Operator offers multi- lingual communications, and low-income options. 3. The operation’s systems would be required to a. Financial transactions are secure (PCI compliant). a. Customer information is protected using industry 15 of 23 protect user’s personal information standard encryption, and customer permission is sought before sharing data with a third party. b. Membership auto-renewal meets state and federal standards. c. Customer information is protected using industry standard encryption, and customer permission is sought before sharing data with a third party. 4. Operators would be required to ensure that devices do not pose a hazard to others or obstruct others’ use of the public right of way a. Devices do not block ADA paths of travel, entrances, driveways, bus stops, traffic or bike lanes, etc. b. The operator does not distribute devices to prohibited areas (i.e. Ocean Front Walk, Beach Parking lots, Third Street Promenade, Pier or Pier Bridge, and Palisades Park). a. Devices are parked appropriately in the public right-of-way (such as upright in the parkway, furniture zones, etc.). b. Devices do not end up on unauthorized private property. c. The system informs and incentivizes people to use correct parking locations. d. Device distribution is even across the city, and balanced regularly. e. If the City creates on- street device parking areas, the operator institutes designated parking hubs into the system. 5. Operators would be required to ensure operational issues are attended to promptly. a. Devices are safe, clean and working; broken devices are removed promptly. b. Device clearly shows customer service number answered during operating hours, and a unique device identification number. c. Operator maintains direct 24-hour contact for emergency removals. a. Customer-service is immediately available 7a- 10p or more, and maximum response time is 24 hours. b. Remedy devices parked incorrectly within 2 hours from 7a-10p. c. Provide regular maintenance and cleaning. d. Provide adequate staff for 16 of 23 customer service, balancing and maintenance. e. Device alarms do not sound for longer than 5 minutes. 6. Operators would be required to share trip and device location data with the City. a. Provide monthly data export on fleet utilization. b. Provide weekly summary report of ridership. a. Provide real-time information on the entire fleet through an API. b. Customer service surveys each 6 months, with data provided to the City. c. Operators have the ability to implement geo-fenced parking zones. 7. General Operator Requirements a. Operator maintains valid insurance and provides City indemnification. b. Comply with City Minimum Wage Requirements. c. Apply for a business license under the “Services” classification as defined in SMMC 6.08.150, pay all applicable taxes, fees and assessments and provide any additional documents required per the Administrative Regulations. a. Provide affordable user fees, and submit a user fee plan to the City. Selection Criteria Partners in the pilot program would be selected through an open application process. The City is looking for operators with experience, a high-quality device and system, and a willingness to work collaboratively with the City during the pilot program. It is anticipated that an operator pre-application meeting would be held to answer questions and facilitate the process. A request for applications would be posted and submissions reviewed by an inter-departmental committee, with recommendation to the Director of Planning and Community Development. The Director would make a final selection 17 of 23 decision. All applicants would be notified after the selection, and partners would be invited to begin operations on or after September 17, 2018. Unselected applicants, and operators with expired Vendor Permits, would be required to cease operations or be subject to enforcement actions consistent with local rules and regulations. Anticipated Outcomes of the Pilot Program on Breeze Bike Share At the same time as Bird’s launch in September 2017, Breeze Bikes on average had been ridden 2,500 - 3,000 miles each and began to show considerable wear and tear, which meant that more bikes were out for repair often, and more parts like bike controllers (GPS computers) needed repair or replacements. With the launch of Bird Scooters, users had more and newer options. Because of both of these factors Breeze Bike Share has seen an average 10 percent decline in monthly ridership since September over the previous year, and staff anticipates that trend to continue in the near term with the introduction of more and different options. In spite of the decline, several agencies including LA Metro, are reinvesting in their publicly owned bike share systems because of the dynamic and unpredictable nature of commercial systems. Public agencies cannot guarantee any services when provided by permit and value the ability to provide consistent services to the public. Because Breeze has operated without public subsidy for over 2 years, funds exist for reinvestment in the program. Council may consider expanding and/or improving the Breeze fleet to ensure this stable and high-quality option continues to exist for users. Possible Pilot Program Modifications Use of Public Property Charge: The pilot currently anticipates a cost recovery fee for staff time to administer the pilot program. To the extent these vehicles operate in the PROW, the public right of way land is a valuable asset, designed primarily for the movement of people, goods and related activities. The City implements charges for commercial use of the PROW such as outdoor dining, which is subject to a regulatory fee that recoups processing fees, and a Use of 18 of 23 Public Property charge. Since these companies generate considerable private income, a similar approach could be used for shared mobility devices, as they are made available for commercial transactions on the PROW. Bird has publicly floated support for a charge per vehicle per day that could support improvement of bike lanes, education and other beneficial public investments. Council could direct staff to return with the supporting legal research and documentation for a use of public property charge prior to the implementation of the pilot program in September. Device Type and Quantity Limits: Staff anticipates that the initial introduction of 1,500 devices, with the possibility to expand the program to 2,250 devices, will sufficiently serve mobility needs of the community for the term of the pilot while limiting the disruption of devices on the PROW. Council may consider broadening the scope of the pilot program to allow for more (or fewer) devices and to include regular human powered bikes as well. However, based on conversation with other cities, staff anticipates that a broadened scope would result in more community complaints and concerns. Additionally, the allowance of more devices would require more resources for program oversight, enforcement, and response to comments. Operators Cap: Council may consider opening the pilot program to more than three operators. Other cities have experienced the challenge of playing the role of “referee” between competing operators. This challenge has required more staff resources to appropriately administer their programs. Additionally, more options may not equate to more and better options, and having multiple companies operating on different platforms can lead to user confusion. For instance, after the introduction LimeBike, the Breeze Bike Share customer service team h as begun to receive multiple calls from customers who mistook LimeBikes for Breeze Bikes. For these reasons, Staff recommends capping the number of operators permitted under the pilot program to three. “Lock-to” Minimum Requirement: Some shared mobility devices (like Jump e- bikes and Zagster Bikes) enable the user to lock the device to a stationary object 19 of 23 like a bike rack. Staff anticipates that this form of locking mechanism could help reduce the number of devices left precariously in the PROW, and help guide users to lock the devices in appropriate locations like the “furniture zone” on sidewalks. Council may consider requiring shared mobility operators to provide “lock-to” devices as part of the pilot program. Education Minimum Requirements: Staff recommends that shared mobility operators provide riding rules and etiquette information to users upon sign-up and on the individual devices. Council may consider requiring the operators to take a more active role in educating users about the rules and etiqu ette by providing regular education awareness events and campaigns, holding helmet giveaways, or establishing good/bad behavior incentives or penalties. Such programs could help in more quickly educating the public about the new options as well as reducing bad user behavior. Staffing Requirements for Pilot Program In order to allow shared mobility devices to operate in the PROW while ensuring public safety and access for all users, adequate staffing is needed. This is a brand new program similar to home-sharing that does not fit into existing city functions or resources. Staff anticipates that the introduction of three companies and up to 2,250 shared mobility devices will require significant oversight, education, data collection/analysis, and enforcement. Meeting Council direction to engage with operators through a partnership approach will require additional program coordination. Staff recommends a full time program coordinator and an enforcement officer liaison for the duration of the pilot program. For this limited term, resources were identified from an existing vacant position, and through contracting out a portion of development plan check functions of the Mobility Division. Program coordinator would be responsible for: Oversight and coordination with selected operators identify and make necessary program adjustments Responding to community complaints and liaising with community members 20 of 23 Coordinating with City communications team, enforcement, and the Police Department. Data collection, analysis and reporting Program review and reporting Coordinating with selected operators to initiate specific educational efforts to educate the broader public about shared mobility. Enforcement Liaison would be responsible for:  Coordinating with the shared mobility coordinator and the Police Department to respond to community complaints with detailed field information.  Coordinating with Public W orks and the Police Department to retrieve and impound devices that pose hazards in the PROW.  Leading field tracking and documentation of operator and user behavior; identifying issues as they arise, and working with the program coordinator to issue warnings and citations to operators as needed.  Attending citation appeal hearings, writing case reports for criminal prosecution referral, and testifying in court. Fees for Pilot Program As noted above, the pilot program approach includes cost recovery for program operations. Fees would pay for the additional administrative costs (ongoing oversight, engagement, data management, and communications) and enforcement costs. Each operator would be assessed an annual base operator fee and an annual per device fee in order for the program to be cost-neutral to the public. See Attachment C for the proposed Fee Resolution. Permit Fee Annual Operator Fee $20,000 per operator Annual Per Device Charge $130 per device The Council may consider an additional Use of Public Property charge as outlined in the 21 of 23 program options above. Selected operators will be required to comply with all State Service and Use tax law. If the program becomes permanent, any fee changes would be included in the next master fee resolution with the FY 19 -21 budget. Emergency Ordinance to Limit Duration of FY18-19 Vendor Permits On April 9, 2018 and April 23, 2018 the City respectively issued Bird Inc. and LimeBike Conditional Use Vendor Permits to operate Bird Scooter and Lime E-bikes under the following conditions: 1. Operator agreed to offer its shared mobility device from pre-approved private property locations. 2. Private property owners must authorize the operator’s use of the proposed locations for this purpose. 3. Operators must not abandon their devices in the PROW and must take reasonable efforts to ensure that their devices are not parked or stored in the PROW. 4. Operator shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that users operate its Shared Mobility Devices in a safe and legal manner. 5. Operator must maintain the insurance requirements. Staff recommends a proposed emergency ordinance to limit the duration of any Fiscal Year 2018/19 Vendor Permits authorizing the rental of Shared Mobility Device on private property to September 16, 2018, with a possible extension of up to 90 days should staff need more time to implement the launch of the pi lot (Attachment D). These Vendor Permits are subject to renewal on July 1, 2018. Without this Ordinance, such Permits would be renewed for an entire 12 months. However, these Permits were designed as a transition measure and their continuation would conf lict with the proposed Pilot Program. Accordingly, it is important to terminate these transition Permits and transition to the Pilot program in a timely and orderly manner. Because July 1, 2018 is less than 30 days away from this Council meeting, it is n ecessary to adopt this Ordinance by Emergency to ensure that it is effective before July 1 st. 22 of 23 Environmental Analysis The proposed ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This section provides that CEQA only applies to those projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed ordinance does not have that possibility. The provision of shared mobility devices through private operators is anticipated to increase travel o ptions with the result of reducing the use of automobiles for some shorter trips. Shared mobility devices available in the PROW may pose some nuisances, but this is not considered an environmental impact under CEQA. The proposed pilot program is temporary in nature, and provides additional guidance and enforcement tools to mitigate their presence in the City. Next Steps Draft Administrative Regulations. Staff program coordination and enforcement roles. Advertise the Request for Applications, select and notify the Pilot Program operators. Establish enforcement and field protocols. Issue Vendor Permits for FY18-19 to applicable operators. Establish regular communications with partner operators, and systems for information sharing among Code Enforcement, Public Works and Mobility staff. Establish data evaluation system and timing. Evaluate the program and return to Council with recommendations for a program, or pilot program adjustments during 2019. Alternatives Staff has provided a number of possible modifications to the pilot program in the section above. Instead of a pilot program, Council could direct staff to draft an ordinance that 23 of 23 would establish a permanent regulatory structure permitting shared mobility devices, providing clarity on the scale, purpose, data-sharing and enforcement criteria for the program. Council could also direct staff to prohibit the operation of all shared device operations until a pilot or permanent regulatory structure is in effect, with the goal of removing all conflicting devices from the PROW. Financial Impacts & Budget Actions The Shared Mobility Pilot Program will require an appropriation of $286,570 for nine months of staffing and program costs in FY 2018-19. The program will generate estimated annual revenues of $350,000 in operator and per device fees to fund staff and program expenses. Additional revenue may also come from enforcement fines, however, fines are not easily predictable. Revenues, salary and position changes, as well as appropriations for program expenses related to the Shared Mobility Pilot Program are included in Item 9.B on the June 12, 2018 agenda, and are designed to be cost-neutral. Prepared By: Francie Stefan, Mobility Division Manager Approved Forwarded to Council Attachments: A. Brief History and Comparison B. Pilot Ordinance C. Fee Resolution D. Emergency Ordinance FY 18-19 Vendor E. Written Comments F. Powerpoint Presentation A brief summary of Shared Mobility Device Introduction Dockless Bike and Scooter Share Introduction Bird Ride, Inc. (Bird) launched its first system in Santa Monica in September 2017. They launched initially with a “beta” application (app) and a small number of scooters. The number of scooters and users in Santa Monica climbed rapidly over the last 8 months, and the charging operations and software evolved with expansion. Currently, Bird representatives estimate that over 1,000-1,300 Bird scooters are in Santa Monica daily. Bird operations also expanded into Venice, Westwood, and recently into Palms and Mar Vista. Bird is now in many other cities such as San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Austin and Washington D.C. Vehicle charging and deployment are now decentralized, with people registered as “chargers” picking up the devices nightly to charge at their locations and returning scooters to “nests” identified in the app, and compensated daily per scooter. Scooter-sharing evolved from a trend in bike sharing that introduced self -locking or “dockless” bikes. These bikes do not require a station or rack for locking, and used GPS or blue-tooth technology for device check-out and location. Dockless shared bike systems first launched in China, and have spread rapidly. Two Chinese providers, Mobike and Ofo, have become the world's largest bike share operators with millions of bikes spread over 100 cities, mostly in China. Systems launched quickly thereafter in the United States when several dockless bike share companies deployed thousands of free floating bikes across U.S cities. The dockless bike share market now includes many competitors with human-powered and electric-powered bikes including Lime, Spin and Jump. Rates, customer service, maintenance, balancing and other system operations are privately run. Increasingly Dockless operators are relying on subcontractors for essential functions including balancing, charging and maintenance. Company Cost to Unlock Per minute fee 30 minute ride cost Financial incentives Breeze Bike Share $0 $0.12 $3.50 $2 fee for locking outside of station; $1 credit for returning to station Metro Bike Share $0 n/a $3.50 n/a - must be docked at station Bird Scooter $1 $0.15 $5.50 None Lime e-Bike Share $1 $0.15 $5.50 None The concept of free-floating bike share is not new to Santa Monica. Breeze Bike Share bikes have an on-board lock that enable users to lock to any rack. This convenience provides users with flexibility when needed, but the system incentivizes use of the 86 stations through a $2 fee for out-of-station locking, and a reward of $1 for returning a bike back to a station. Unlike Breeze, most of the dockless providers do not use financial incentive tools to guide user behavior. Breeze is also different in that it is a public bike share system, owned by the City, and operated (balancing, maintenance, marketing) by a contractor to the City. This enables the City to set rates and service levels, implement marketing and education programs, etc. The new set of dockless bike share and scooter share are owned and operated by private entities doing business in the PROW, and the attendant complexities of enforcement and regulatory compliance. Explosion of Dockless Bike Share, Shanghai, China. Source: Atlantic Magazine Cities across the United States are responding to the rapid appearance of privately- owned and operated shared mobility devices. Responses vary significantly based on local context, policy and regulatory structures, and provide interesting comparisons:  In Seattle, where Pronto Bike Share shut down, the new dockless model filled a bike share gap in the transportation network. Seattle created a pilot regulatory framework and today has four companies operating with 9,000 total bikes. Seattle has continuously evolved their approach to permitting the devices, adjusting fees, regulations, data requirements, and other regulations. Most recently, Seattle has explored creating zones for shared mobility devices.  In Dallas, where no other bike share existed, the City invited unlimited providers without a regulatory framework and four companies quickly introduced at total of 20,000 bikes. Dallas began to see similar user behavior and PROW issues that were seen in China, such as excess equipment and blockage of streets and sidewalks. Dallas is now wrestling with the desire to sustain and promote dockless bike share in their city, while at the same time addressing its many challenges.  In San Francisco, there is a functioning regional bike share system and a strong concern about street and sidewalk clutter. The City developed stringent operational and service level standards for dockless bike share such as a 2 hour rebalancing rule. To date only the standards have been met by only one operator, Jump e -bike share. Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and other cities across the country are currently engaged in developing dockless mobility rules and management systems. Cities are talking to each other frequently, and through groups like the North America City Transportation Officials (NACTO) to share experiences and best practices. Dockless Bike Share, Dallas, TX. Source: Dallas Morning News Dockless Bike Share Parking Zone, Seattle, WA. Source: Curbed Seattle 1 Vernice Hankins From:Carson Bruno <carson.jf.bruno@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:42 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Carson Bruno Downtown Santa Monica Resident Santa Monica Voter California Policy Specialist ----------------- Carson JF Bruno Assistant Dean for Admission and Program Relations School of Public Policy, Pepperdine University Office: (310) 506-7492 carson.bruno@pepperdine.edu https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/admission/ See Public Policy Differently From Here Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Johan Yokay <jyokay@mac.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:45 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Johan Yokay Santa Monica Resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jonathan Cedeno <jonathancedeno1999@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:45 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jonathan Cedeno Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Stephen Rubin <stephen.rubin@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:46 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Stephen Rubin (LA Mechanic) Item 7-B 06/12/18 4 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mustafa Alsabek <rogermostafa@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:46 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Mustafa Alsabek Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 5 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Echo Mgmt <e_castilla1@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Liz Castilla Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 6 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:abjazzybro@gmail.com Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:55 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Marc Brown Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 7 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Grant Bach <grantbach@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:56 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Please do not limit bird. I love it and it has really made my times in Santa Monica better. Before bird I had a hard time getting around, I didn't want to walk or uber. Bird is the perfect solution. Pleas come to your senses!!! Thank you, Grant Bach Item 7-B 06/12/18 8 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Me <juneink@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, June Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 9 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Samuel Morales <samiammmmmmm@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:06 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Samuel Morales Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 10 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Hipp <scott@blackbearpictures.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:07 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:We The People Love Bird!!!!!!!!!! Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Scott Hipp Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 11 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nick Fontaine <nfont15@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nicholas Fontaine Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 12 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:JC Babas <jcbabas@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, JC Babas --- J.C. Babas Mobile: (818) 339-3412 Item 7-B 06/12/18 13 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christina Reeves <creeves@wakrauss.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:17 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Christina Reeves Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 14 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mohammed KAdri <mohammedomar.kadri@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Fayz Kadri Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 15 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jeff Besken <jeffbesken@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:22 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jeff besken Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 16 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Preston Short <prestonshort.iphone@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, null null Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 17 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Colin Enzer <colinenzer@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:24 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Colin Enzer Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 18 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kristina Meza <krismeza277@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:40 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kristina Meza Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 19 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jonathan Walker <jonnyred89@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:07 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jonathan walker Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 20 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:memostaed@gmail.com Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Mark Mostaed Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 21 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Carly Graner <granerc@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:19 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Carly Graner Item 7-B 06/12/18 22 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Emily Damiano <emdamiano@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Emily Damiano Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 23 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bella Soul . <asoncrane@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:28 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, A. Grant Item 7-B 06/12/18 24 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mackenzie Dodd <mackgeezy0131@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:29 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Edgar Lewis Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 25 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Josh Cobia <joshuacobia@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:29 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Joshua Cobia Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 26 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Billy Atienza <billyatienza15@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:37 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Billy Calayag Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 27 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tim Jenkins <timothy.jenkins5@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:37 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sonya jenkins Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 28 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Schwartz <schwartz121798@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:39 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Andrew Schwartz Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 29 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Riley Donavan <rileycreative@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:42 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Riley Riley Donavan Director of Photography www.rileydonavan.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 30 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Juan Armenta <jays15ja@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:43 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Juan Armentasantana Item 7-B 06/12/18 31 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dp <dpulcini89@aol.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Dario Pulcini Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 32 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Isaac <isaacdk@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:57 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Better Regulation for Bird! Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache, that is why I choose to walk. On average, I walk around thirteen miles a day. Every day I observe Bird riders breaking the law and inconveniencing both pedestrians and motorists. Things need to change and as our elected representatives I call on you to regulate Bird and make sure Police enforce our laws! The most common law being broken is use without a helmet. At the end of the day if a Bird rider injures themselves due to their own stupidity that is no concern of mine. During my walks, I often encounter Bird riders on the sidewalk. This occurs at least once or twice a day. I never purposely get in they way of a Bird but if there is no room I do not yield. Ninety percent of the time I am met with resentment and contempt. Somehow Bird riders feel entitled even though they have no right to use the sidewalk. Lastly and most concerning is underage use. Every day I see children on Birds, yesterday I was almost hit by a twelve year-old on the sidewalk at the corner of Montana and 21st. Sadly, parents are condoning this behavior because you must scan a valid drivers license in order to use the app and unlock a Bird. I know Bird is arguing that these are the actions of a few bad apples and that we shouldn’t punish everyone because of their behavior. From my observations over the past three months I must disagree, almost everyone is breaking the law. The flagrant disregard by Bird users must end through regulation and better enforcement of the law. Sincerely yours, Isaac Goldstein Santa Monica resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 33 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jennifer Pulliam Harriman <blueeyejenny76@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:57 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jennifer Harriman Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 34 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jennifer Day <jenday04@me.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:58 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jennifer Day Item 7-B 06/12/18 35 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ingles, Brian <bingles@dallascowboys.net> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:58 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Brian Ingles Brian Ingles DCM/ 289C 858-334-3659 Item 7-B 06/12/18 36 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:ron hara <ronhara1@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ronald Takehara Item 7-B 06/12/18 37 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kyle Thibaut <ktebo514@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:03 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kyle Thibaut Item 7-B 06/12/18 38 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sedef Buyukataman <sedef.buyukataman@teamrubiconusa.org> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:07 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, I will dedicate my time to ensuring everyone who votes to remove them, will be removed themselves. You people are too old and crazy to be in office if you’re considering this. Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sedef Buyukataman Sedef Buyukataman Deputy Regional Communications Manager Southwest Region Team Rubicon USA (781)462-7280 Disasters are our business. Veterans are our passion. Find Purpose Twitter | Facebook | Medium Item 7-B 06/12/18 39 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:04 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Clear evidence that the current policies re Birds are not working.     From: elscissors@aol.com [mailto:elscissors@aol.com]   Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 3:37 PM  To: Kevin McKeown Fwd <kevin@mckeown.net>; Tony Vazquez <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>; Gleam Davis  <Gleam.Davis@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich <Sue.Himmelrich@SMGOV.NET>; Pam OConnor  <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Terry O’Day <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>;  Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Council Mailbox  <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Clear evidence that the current policies re Birds are not working.  Dear Santa Monica City Council members, Today I chose a not particularly busy spot (the bike path in front of Sea Colony One) at a not paticularly busy time (2:55pm) on a not particularly busy day (Wednesday, June 6, 2018) with not particulary attractive weather (overcast), and this is what I saw in only five minutes Twenty people rode by on Birds. None wore helmets, four were clearly underage and perhaps 2 or 3 more were possibly underage. Imagine what the scene would be like on a sunny summer weekend. Even if it were legal to ride a Bird on the bikepath (people have posted that it violates State law, but I am not sure), it is clear the mandates to wear a helmet, be over 18, and not ride double. are being overwhelmingly disregarded. Can we not at least station one person at one such location to issues tickets? Larry Scissors Ocean Park since 1990 Item 7-B 06/12/18 40 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Aman Agarwal <agarwal.aman@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:30 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Santa Monica Bird rider Aman Agarwal  www.amanagarwal.me  Item 7-B 06/12/18 41 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Josh Jones <joshster@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:30 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Josh Item 7-B 06/12/18 42 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Morgan Perry <momoentertainmentllc@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:38 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Morgan Perry Morgan Perry Digital CMO @ momoEnt.com 314.808.4309 click the links to learn more: NOTICE TO RECIPIENTS: Any information contained in or attached to this message is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this transmittal, you are hereby notified that you received this transmittal in error, and we request that you please delete and destroy all copies and attachments in your possession, notify the sender that you have received this communication in error, and note that any review or dissemination of, or the taking of any action in reliance on, this communication is expressly prohibited. Item 7-B 06/12/18 43 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tom Slade <tom.slade1117@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:38 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Thomas Slade Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 44 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:ETAI DAYANI <etai26@att.net> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:52 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Etai Dayani Item 7-B 06/12/18 45 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Oscar Vasquez <mijo1970@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:00 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Oscar Vasquez (LA Mechanic) Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 46 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kevin Clack <kclackman@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:11 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, I now rely on Bird to get to work. Limiting birds is not the solution. Enhancing mobility and prohibiting docking in the pedestrian right-of-way is the next step. Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kevin Clack Item 7-B 06/12/18 47 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ana Rojas <anarojas7137@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:13 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ana Rojas (LA Mech) Item 7-B 06/12/18 48 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Oceana Celeste <hippieoc@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:17 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Oceana Mawrence Item 7-B 06/12/18 49 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:M K <manu4uu@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:19 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Manoj Khani Item 7-B 06/12/18 50 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:J. Patrick Lundquist <jpatricklundquist@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:34 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Bird is the word. Dear Mayor and City Council, I like being able to use Bird scooters. It’s a great breakthrough that gets me to and from the metro every day for my commute downtown. And try it! It’s just as fun as it is convenient! Thank you, Patrick Lundquist Item 7-B 06/12/18 51 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brandon Suarez <suarezbrandon99@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:34 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Brandon Suarez Item 7-B 06/12/18 52 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Walker <scottmwalker@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:39 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Scott Walker Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 53 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:James Phelan <coachphelan44@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:40 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, James Phelan Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 54 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Neal Tiles <ntiles@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:41 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Neal Tiles Item 7-B 06/12/18 55 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Saskia Gregson-Williams <saskiagw@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:00 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Saskialara Gregsonwilliams Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 56 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:John D. Remington <johndremington@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, John Remington Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 57 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andre Correa <andrecorrea7777@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:06 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Andre mello Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 58 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Cody <codyhemsley@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:22 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Cody Hemsley Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 59 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:William Greenbaum <wgreenbaum2@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Bill Greenbaum Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 60 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:William Greenbaum <wgreenbaum2@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Bill Greenbaum Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 61 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:E McGee <im2kute@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:32 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Erin Mcgee Best, Erin B. McGee 323.206.0547 Item 7-B 06/12/18 62 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Landon James <landon.greene@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Landon Greene Landon J. Greene Landon.Greene@gmail.com 310.920.3411 Item 7-B 06/12/18 63 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Joseph Thomas <josephx66@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Please stop this regulation madness Dear Mayor and City Council, Guys, I use bird all the time. I also charge them for majority of my income. Please, please do not reduce them. My life is finally back together because I can work more easily by charging bird scooters. Please don’t crush me with this policy. Let Bird operate please. Also, traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Joseph Thomas Item 7-B 06/12/18 64 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Paul Clarence Parsons <paulclarenceparsons@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:01 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Paul Parsons Item 7-B 06/12/18 65 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Heidi Henning <waterbugkati@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:05 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Santa Monica Bird rider Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 66 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gurdev Anand <gurdevanand1@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:08 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Gurdev Anand Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 67 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Deaf Women <deafwomeniran@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Arezo Moazezi Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 68 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Vincent Renteria <vincent.renteria@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:28 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Vincent Renteria Sent from Vince's iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 69 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Raad Mobrem <raadmobrem@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:57 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Raad Mobrem Item 7-B 06/12/18 70 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Nitti <zatzai@zatzai.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:13 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Keep Scooters In Santa Monica! Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic and especially parking make getting around in Santa Monica a huge and sometimes expensive headache. I’ve been a resident of Santa Monica for over 30 years but more often than not I leave Santa Monica for my leisure time these days. It’s easier to drive to Culver City, West LA or the Valley, park and spend the evening than worry about where I will find parking, how much it will cost or if it’s all worth the bother here in Santa Monica. It’s not unlike visiting Korea Town, which I love but the difficulty of getting around there is absurd. Scooters make quick haunts to the market or the theatre or Mainstreet or the Promenade a breeze. Especially during tourist season when downtown is even crazier than normal. -Matthew Nitti Item 7-B 06/12/18 71 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jimmy Murphy <jimmyjmurphy2@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:25 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jimmy Item 7-B 06/12/18 72 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Adam Kramer <adam@adamkramer.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:31 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Adam Kramer --------------------------- Adam Kramer adam@adamkramer.com 561.346.6638 Item 7-B 06/12/18 73 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Khaldoun Shobaki <kal@shobaki.org> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 11:14 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Support for Bird and Alternate Transportation Dear Mayor and City Council, I am a 17 year Santa Monica resident. Over the years, I have seen traffic in Santa Monica become a nightmare. It can take me 30 minutes to drive from my apartment in Ocean Park to the airport soccer fields. Bird has given me and many others an affordable, sustainable, fun, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share to get around. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing many back into cars. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option. Please allow these innovative and forward looking solutions to remain available for all Santa Monicans. Thanks, Khaldoun Shobaki Item 7-B 06/12/18 74 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nick Conte <nconte42@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:56 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nicolas Conte Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 75 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Meghan Drean <meghan.drean@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:53 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Meghan Item 7-B 06/12/18 76 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lori Carmona <lori_carmona6@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:54 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Lori Carmona Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 77 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alex Goncharov <alexstanleyent@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:03 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Brad Peterson Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 78 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Aaron Ribant <aribant@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:01 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Aaron Ribant Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 79 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Will Ermish <will.ermish@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:51 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Will Ermish Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 80 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Wyatt Ellerbeck <wyatt.ellerbeck@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:54 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Wyatt Ellerbeck Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 81 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Edgar Pulcini <edpu19@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:32 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Edgar Pulcini Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 82 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Zackhary Deloney <teacherzackhary@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:37 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Zackhary Deloney Item 7-B 06/12/18 83 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:shajuanashashi@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:53 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Shajuana Nibblett Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 84 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tim Nelson <timn3lson17@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:24 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Timothy Nelson Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 85 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Eduardo Serratos <easerratos@outlook.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:50 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Eduardo Serratos Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 86 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:mikey smith <mikey.smith11@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:54 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Christopher Smith Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 87 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:André <andrevbk@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:17 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back onto the bus, which takes me 45 minutes to work instead of 15. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Andre Bjork Item 7-B 06/12/18 88 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bekka Jackson <bekka.jackson@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:16 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Bekka Jackson Santa Monica resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 89 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tim Kolenut <timkolenut@mac.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:22 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Tim Kolenut -TK Item 7-B 06/12/18 90 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tim Kolenut <timkolenut@mac.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:22 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Tim Kolenut -TK Item 7-B 06/12/18 91 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gmail <mfronicke@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:41 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Max Apologies for any typos Sent from my iPhone +1 424 381 9396 Item 7-B 06/12/18 92 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:musk “musktusk” tusk <musktusk@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:48 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Perry Simnowski Item 7-B 06/12/18 93 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dimitri Gianne <ndgianne@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:54 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nicolas Gianne Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 94 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Avery Paskal <apaskal@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:58 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Avery Paskal Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 95 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:alex.g.enriquez916@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:00 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Get your hands out of your pockets! Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alex Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 96 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chad Tanioka <chadtanioka@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:05 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Chad Tanioka Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 97 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Professional <justin.d.goode@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:15 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Justin Goode Regards, Justin Goode Item 7-B 06/12/18 98 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dmitriy Puchkarev <dimapuchkarev@hotmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:22 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Osprey Item 7-B 06/12/18 99 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ariana Battle <ariana.battle2@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:23 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ariana Battle - Ariana Battle Item 7-B 06/12/18 100 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Leone <erlee.ent@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:27 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Leon Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 101 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christopher Meekins <christopher.meekins@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:34 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:My Opinion About Bird Scooters Dear Mayor and City Council, I will be watching how each of you discuss and vote on this issue at the next council meeting. I’m using this issue to determine who I vote for in the next round of elections. I plan to influence my Bird using friends to vote against those who don’t support the growth and expansion of Bird Scooters. Why? Bird is progressive and forward thinking. I hope you are progressive and forward thinking. It reduces traffic and is getting is for the environment. If you prefer more car congestion and more pollution this summer, you do not represent me. Don’t listen to the overly vocal minority and keep bird growing. This is an easy win to gain support and voters under 40 years old. Support this innovative business. Thank you, Christopher Meekins Item 7-B 06/12/18 102 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Remi Frazin <remicole@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:39 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Remi frazin Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 103 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:nathan charles <nrc78@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:00 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nathan Charles Sincerely, Nathan R Charles Item 7-B 06/12/18 104 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Stephen Mullennix <smullennix@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:08 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Stephen Mullennix Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 105 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Isaac Schamis <isaac.schamis@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:32 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Isaac Schamis Item 7-B 06/12/18 106 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Amir Farhang <amir.farhang@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:37 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Amir Farhang Item 7-B 06/12/18 107 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kandace Steadham <misskandace11@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:52 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kandace Item 7-B 06/12/18 108 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Burke <ceburke@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:56 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Christopher Burke Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 109 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Femz Dott <i.am.femzdott@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:10 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Obafemi Ajayi Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 110 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ana Cuffia <anapcuffia@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:14 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. I love Bird! Please please keep it in Santa Monica. It has truly helped my commute. Thank you, Ana Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 111 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Villegas <hidanielvillegas@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:18 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Daniel Villegas Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 112 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:katie.amaro@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:26 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Katie Item 7-B 06/12/18 113 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Iuliia Zhukovskaya <yulia.zhukovskaya@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:33 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Yulia Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 114 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jonathan Zweig <jon@apponboard.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:00 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jonathan Zweig Jonathan Zweig | CEO The Demo Platform "10 Companies Building the Future" - Inc. Magazine CNBC : AppOnboard / Apple AR feature Subscribe to Our Newsletter! linkedin.com/in/jonzweig Item 7-B 06/12/18 115 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Madison Hees <madisonhees@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Madison Hees Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 116 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 Dear City Council, I understand that you will soon be deciding on regulations for dockless mobility companies (specifically focused on shared scooters) in Santa Monica. I hope that you will include the following points in your own thought process on this regulation, and recognize it as the sincere desires of a Santa Monica resident to improve the quality of life in our fair city. First and foremost, I would strongly argue against setting a numerical cap on the number of “devices” (scooters or bikes, or whatever future devices may be introduced) that can be deployed. If no other points of this letter are heeded, I would hope that the full weight of my argument would be considered against a strict numerical cap. As a transportation professional, I had long believed that docked bike sharing was the best product and experience for users and bystanders alike. It was Santa Monica’s Breeze Bike Share that first introduced me to the idea of semi-dockless mobility. While it is widely recognized as one of the better bike share systems in the region, there are still weaknesses in the system that didn’t allow the full benefit of dockless to be apparent over what I believed was the positive control and integration that a city could have with a docked system. It wasn’t until scooters were introduced as part of the truly “dockless” mobility ecosystem that I saw clearly, both first-hand and second-hand, the benefits of dockless systems. I am now a firm believer that dockless is the best form of mobility sharing we have available to us – with benefits for safety, air quality, and more coming to those who use it and those who don’t. I’d like to address three key areas of concern here: 1. Mobility 2. Safety 3. Learning from others Mobility First and foremost, dockless systems like Bird scooters allow people to go places. Santa Monica is a fantastic city for being carless or car-light if one so desires. It is relatively small and compact with all manner of shops, restaurants, and other services available to residents. Recreation is nearby. Multiple bus systems overlap in our city and the Expo Line allows for easy access to other cities in our region. In fact, my most common way of getting around in Santa Monica is simply to walk. I have only personally used Bird two times, but it greatly improved my ability to get where I needed to go when I either did not have time to walk or was dressed in a suit and did not want to walk a mile before arriving at a gala-type dinner (yes, Bird is great even when wearing a suit). These are trips that I otherwise would have called a Lyft for. This Lyft ride would have added two vehicle trips to our city streets – one for the car and driver to pick me up and one to drop me off at my destination. The fact that I took Bird instead was a positive outcome for our city by removing two potential vehicle trips. Every additional trip made by car, after all, creates traffic that decreases the mobility for everyone else also trying to use those same roads. It also increases the danger to Item 7-B 06/12/18 117 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 those not in vehicles (most people who are injured and killed while walking or biking, after all, are injured or killed by someone driving a car). A single ride on Bird in that case had great benefit not only to me, but to others trying to get through the same neighborhood no matter which mode they were using. This mobility benefit, however, is only possible when scooters are available and widely distributed. The measure of availability for a dockless system is simply whether a potential rider can find an available device nearby. This is the particular area in which Breeze doesn’t perform as well, because its bikes are still only generally available at and rebalanced to specific hubs. Without the city installing an expensive hub near a potential rider, it is not useful to them. Meanwhile, large groups of bikes are collected together in locations where there may not be demand for so many at the same time. An arbitrary cap on the total number of dockless devices allowed will only hamper their effectiveness, and splitting the total number of devices allowed among three companies with smaller individual caps will hamper it even more, forcing potential riders to either be customers of all companies or realize a reduced benefit where two thirds of the devices nearby are not actually available for their use. Safety I recently participated in a Vision Zero Working Group led by the city, and the discussion inevitably turned to scooters and perceived “close encounters.” Meanwhile, in 2017 there were 9 deaths in our city due to automobiles. These are lives lost, families crushed. Just this week, I walked by this scene on my way to work. It repeats every month. This time, the flowers were placed in memory of the 14 months since a pedestrian was killed at this recognizably dangerous intersection. Item 7-B 06/12/18 118 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 It is a poor reflection of our city that nothing has been done to improve the safety at this intersection (and as far as I know, at any of the locations where people lost their lives last year), yet in only a few months we are already proposing limits on dockless scooters in part to mostly unfounded safety concerns. If “close encounters” with dangerous vehicles were a true concern, we would be placing limits on the number of automobiles allowed in our city. Of course, I know that this is a politically fraught suggestion and I do not suggest it seriously believing our council will adopt such a measure – I bring it up only to compare with what is being suggested and show the absurdity of limiting scooters. In reality, these shared scooters are lighter, limited to a lower speed, and travel with less force of momentum than a typical bicycle. Scooters are, in fact, the least dangerous of the vehicles that our residents use (automobiles, motorcycles, golf carts, beach cruisers, road bikes, and scooters included). The biggest concern for safety is related to safe parking. I have proactively moved a few scooters off of the sidewalk and out of the way because I recognize that while I (a young, able bodied person) can simply step around them, a blocked sidewalk can cause actual safety concerns for some people – forcing them into the street or elsewhere in order to pass by. However, this concern can be proactively addressed by both the operator and the city. As Bird has started to do, the operator can enforce safe parking by its users through the use of required photos to end a ride. The city can address this issue by providing safe places to park. A “mobility parking spot” – one single space – on each block would do wonders. This could be full of bike racks and available for parking of personal or shared scooters and bicycles. Each one could even be considered a new hub for Breeze. In the space of a single automobile, 10-15 bikes and scooters can be safely parked off of the sidewalk. The city should encourage safe riding behavior – such as non-sidewalk riding – and can do so both with a carrot (by providing off-sidewalk parking) and a stick (enforcement). This enforcement should be focused on areas with high pedestrian volumes and should be done in a common-sense way – not penalizing someone for riding on an empty sidewalk next to a busy street with no other safe place to ride. Learning from Others Obviously, we are not the only city in which dockless mobility systems have been introduced. I believe it’s important that we lean on the work that has been done by others, and improve it as necessary, as we develop our policies. The most thorough program I have seen so far is from the City of Seattle, which just released an evaluation report on their dockless bike share program (though the findings apply regardless of mode). That report is available for review here: http://seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=6282625&GUID=35E77DEF-C77F-45D3-9141-93263D6C5B4D Item 7-B 06/12/18 119 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 It is important to note that they found that over 90% of dockless trips were made for non- recreational purposes (meaning they was actually providing mobility to destinations in which the riders needed to go) and that 75% of the trips were used to access transit (meaning this might just be the answer to the ever-present “first/last mile problem”). Diminishing the effectiveness of these systems through over-regulation is not simply robbing people of fun as you may believe – making dockless systems less effective actually hurts people’s lives and ability to access the destinations they need to go quickly and safely. It will reduce the quality of life in our city. The vast majority of residents have a favorable opinion of the systems (74%), even though only one third had actually ridden themselves (another third was open to trying). Meanwhile, 85% of the comments officials received by email and phone were unfavorable. As you surely have and will continue to get many comments, you must recognize that the comments coming to you do not necessarily represent the overall opinion of our residents. It is much more likely for someone to reach out and complain (I’m sure you’re aware of this fact) than it is to praise something. Those who are happy with the new options will simply be happy, while those who are angry will express that anger. To get a true measure of public opinion and feedback, you must engage in outreach and not wait for it to come to you. Seattle also faced the parking issue and noted that it was the “biggest challenge” with their dockless pilot. To address this issue, they created special parking zones for dockless bikes that led to better organization, and these zones are so heavily used that they need to add more capacity. These re not the only allowable places to park, but riders use them naturally. While at least some of Seattle’s zones are on the sidewalk itself, I believe it is more effective to use a street parking space for this – thus leaving the sidewalk open for pedestrians and not subconsciously encouraging sidewalk riding. --- In order to address the mobility and safety concerns in our city, we should take care to learn from others. We should institute policies in a temporary way so that we can change them if necessary. The City of Santa Monica recently hosted a “Discussion on Discruption & The Economy” in which the key takeaway was “Cities that think ahead, stay ahead” (Becky Steckler, AICP). Dockless represents our opportunity to think ahead and to provide for novel solutions to flourish in our city to the benefit of our residents, not to impose knee-jerk regulations because something is new. Santa Monica is undoubtedly a prime market for dockless mobility operators. Our built environment makes scooters and bikes a practical, environmentally friendly way of getting around and will naturally bring out riders. There is profit to be made. There is also great benefit to our residents individually and our city as a whole. We have the ability to partner with dockless mobility companies to increase our residents’ quality of life – we can make improvements that enhance the effectiveness of these solutions and those improvements can be paid for through permitting/license fees by the companies. I would propose the following: Item 7-B 06/12/18 120 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1. No cap on number of “devices” – the goal is to increase mobility, and a cap will only hamstring that effort 2. Set-aside at least one parking space on heavily-used blocks (eventually I’d like to see this expanded to every block) for dockless mobility devices a. These spaces should allow parking of personal bikes and scooters and shared bikes and scooters, including Breeze Bike Share b. The cost to remove these spaces from automobile use, equal to the residential preferential permit fee for one year or the meter parking cost for one year (depending on the location), plus the addition of bike racks in the spaces should be fully covered by permit fees. These spaces should be street spaces (not on the sidewalk) so as not to encourage sidewalk riding. 3. Require a solution for users without a smartphone – for example, cards with codes could be sold at retail locations and that code can be texted to unlock a device and start/end rides 4. Require data sharing, to include the following, which the city can use in determining the location of additional parking zones and/or bike lanes and infrastructure a. Trip origin and destination b. Live API available to third parties (for integrated apps) and historical record of device location when parked Thank you for your consideration. I hope that you have found these suggestions relevant and meaningful. In this discussion, we must start with our goals and work proactively towards bringing those benefits to our residents and visitors, rather than starting from a defensive posture. I believe much of the current discussion is defensive, but as our leaders you have the ability to change that. We look to you for this leadership. Sincerely, Steve White Item 7-B 06/12/18 121 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:N'Higel Blackwell <nhigelblackwell@aol.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:12 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, N’Higel Blackwell Item 7-B 06/12/18 122 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brian Smith <brianashton@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:27 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Brian Smith Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 123 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ben Stein <bjstein@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:30 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ben Stein Item 7-B 06/12/18 124 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Marcos Rojas <mrojas14@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 12:31 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Marcos Rojas Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 125 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mike Jordan <mike@ondasllc.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Michael Jordan Santa Monica Resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 126 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:B J <heatcheck0814@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:19 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Bill Jimenez Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 127 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alex Anderson <alexanderson23@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:24 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alexander Anderson This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law and attorney client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. Item 7-B 06/12/18 128 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:ashley lucas <ashleylucas335@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:25 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ashley Lucas Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 129 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:ashley lucas <ashleylucas335@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:25 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ashley Lucas Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 130 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:linden_schaffer <linden_schaffer@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:34 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Linden - Linden Item 7-B 06/12/18 131 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Dowley <dowleymatt@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:39 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Matthew Dowley Matt Dowley Cell: 317414.4737 Item 7-B 06/12/18 132 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Aidan Mc Glinchey <aidan.mc.glinchey@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 1:59 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Aidan Item 7-B 06/12/18 133 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:catalina felipe <catalina.felipe02@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Catalina Felipemartinez Item 7-B 06/12/18 134 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Randy Brant <randybrant@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:24 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Randall Brant RB Item 7-B 06/12/18 135 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:January Clark <msjanuary06@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:28 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. There has to be a better way for Birds and the community to work together so they can stay. Thank you, January Item 7-B 06/12/18 136 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:kathryn burrud <kburrud@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:32 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kathryn Burrud Ps I don't even have a car, the Bird has been so amazing in helping with my commute. It saves me getting an Uber or an incredibly time consulting walk. For LA, having an alternative to the public transport (which leaves much to be desired). Item 7-B 06/12/18 137 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Adam Glickman <aglickman2002@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:33 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Adam Glickman Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 138 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:jesus magana <j_magana@live.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:36 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jesus Caballero Item 7-B 06/12/18 139 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:lcm.business@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:43 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Luis Mendez Item 7-B 06/12/18 140 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Greg Viray <gregviray@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:51 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Gregory Viray Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 141 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:jennifer Ruiz <jennruiz93@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 2:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jennifer Ruiz Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 142 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sarah Stebbings <venicemaui@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:07 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sarah Jane Stebbings Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 143 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dylan Neman <dneman26@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:13 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nadezda Pirinova Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 144 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Xan One <xanonexan@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:14 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sheyla Nemandoust Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 145 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alec Lorraine <alec@brighten.in> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:40 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alev Lorraine Item 7-B 06/12/18 146 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:LaPointe, John <John.LaPointe@bsci.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:51 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, John Lapointe Item 7-B 06/12/18 147 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Adelaide Schwartz <adelaideschwartz99@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Adelaide Item 7-B 06/12/18 148 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Austin Kevitch <austinkevitch@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 3:58 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Austin Kevitch Sent from my Gameboy Color Item 7-B 06/12/18 149 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Wilson <wilsonwastaken@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:03 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Chris Wilson Item 7-B 06/12/18 150 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Valeria Ramos <valeria_ramos_1@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:06 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving!!!!!!! Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. It has not only helped me but my company as well as it is the biggest pharmaceutical in Santa Monica, with 4 different locations within the city, a lot of our employees find it convenient to use the Bird scooters. Please don’t get ride of them! Thank you, Valeria Ramospadilla Item 7-B 06/12/18 151 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:MEGAN ANN LYNCH <meganalynch99@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:07 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Megan Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 152 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Molly Mitchell <mollyrosemitchell@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:10 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Molly Mitchell Sent from my iPhone, please excuse typos and brevity. Item 7-B 06/12/18 153 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brett Levengood <bclevengood@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Brett Levengood Item 7-B 06/12/18 154 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Steven Nelson <sbnelson89@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Steven Nelson Steven B. Nelson C 818-807-5104 Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 155 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jackson Gantos <jaxgantos@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:26 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, null null Sent From Jax Gantos Item 7-B 06/12/18 156 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Amanda Gordon <amanda.gordon2391@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Amanda Gordon Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 157 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Luis Amaya <luisamaya1987.la@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:56 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Luis Ipho Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 158 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:David Zelman <david.zelman@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:05 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, David Zelman Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 159 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Morgan Hathorn <morgan.hathorn@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:27 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Morgan Leonard Best, Morgan Item 7-B 06/12/18 160 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Vinny van patten <vanpattenvinny@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:27 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Vincent Vanpatten Vinny Van Patten vanpattenvinny@yahoo.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 161 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Anastasia Lothringen <lot.anastasia54@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:35 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Anastasia lothringen Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 162 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alex Filler <alexf@dedeauxproperties.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:37 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Aleksandr Filler Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 163 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Figueroa, Fernando <FFigueroa@shawmut.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Fernando Figueroa Item 7-B 06/12/18 164 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:cagataykurt@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Aziz Kurt Sent from my iPhone Let me know how I can help you 👍 Item 7-B 06/12/18 165 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ben Ketai <bketai@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 4:35 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ben Item 7-B 06/12/18 166 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:tri.abundance@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:10 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Tri Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 167 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Clarence Patton <clarence.patton@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Clarence Patton Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 168 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:spacekicker@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:16 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jeremiah Adams Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 169 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Engerman <jengerman@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Julie Engerman Item 7-B 06/12/18 170 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Julie Engerman <jengerman@me.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Julie Engerman Item 7-B 06/12/18 171 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bill Froemming <bbf777@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:28 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, William Froemming Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 172 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:razrazmar@gmail.com Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:36 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Santa Monica Bird rider Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 173 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Wentzel <drewwentzel@mac.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:29 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Andrew Wentzel Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 174 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dominic Palmer <dpalmer5656@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Dominic Dominic Item 7-B 06/12/18 175 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Yonah Halpern <yonah.halpern@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:52 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Multi-Modal Transportation in LA To whom it may concern: Multi-modal transportation is the only way to solve LA’s traffic problem. Bird is one piece of that puzzle. Drivers need to learn to share the road with bikers, scooters, pedestrians, metro, busses, etc. Engineers need to design the road for sharing between the different modes. Create bike lanes and put barriers where necessary. SAVE BIRD SCOOTERS!! Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation!! Thank you, Yonah Halpern Yonah Halpern (617) 835-9465 Item 7-B 06/12/18 176 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lucas Caceres <lucasscaceres@mac.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Lucas Caceres Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 177 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Yessenia Osegueda <yessenia.osegueda@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Stefanie Garay Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 178 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Rory Todd <rorytodd@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 7:58 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Rory Todd Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 179 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tito McMahon <tito.mcmahon@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Tito Mcmahon Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 180 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Shaddy Safadi <shaddysafadi@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:16 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:I love bird! So does everyone I know. Dear Mayor and City Council, Like any revolutionizing technology or idea there are obstacles, and die hard nimby townies that are up in arms... But in Birds case if the real life downside to this incredibly fun efficient and all around awesome way to get around is “occasionally” we have to pay it forward by moving one out of the walking path. This is NOT a reasonable “scourge” to our society and a tiny consequence to an incredible transportation revolution. Please don’t limit the amount of birds. Let the free market decide how many birds we need! Not to mention they are incredibly fun! Thanks for listening Shaddy Safadi (Die hard townie:) Item 7-B 06/12/18 181 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mária Zborovska <maria.zborovska@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, I am a student in Santa Monica and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. It helped me to save a lot of money I would spend on taxi or carsharing. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. I even got a free helmet I love to wear. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me getting a car that are causing so much traffic around here and are way more dangerous to a public. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. It has made my life so much easier and made it easy for me to get around Santa Monica and have amazing time commuting any direction. Please let this technology be introduced as a new affordable way how to deal with traffic in amount public decides its sufficient as a resolution of a free market. This is one of few inventions that has been actually made for people of all classes to help them make life easier, no matter how poor/rich they are. Inventions like this one are making us humans and they represent values that people of this country need, dont block them. Thank you, Maria Zborovska Item 7-B 06/12/18 182 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 Item 7-B 06/12/18 183 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 Item 7-B 06/12/18 184 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 Item 7-B 06/12/18 185 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 Item 7-B 06/12/18 186 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Olivia Colburn <ocolburn@finprofiles.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 6:46 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Olivia Colburn Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 187 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Taylor V.W <ashlie.vw1998@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 8:47 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Taylor Vergara-Wright Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 188 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Hunter Ellis <ruggedpug@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 5:27 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Hunter Ellis Item 7-B 06/12/18 189 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Schütter <daniel@vierfalt.at> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:12 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Santa Monica Bird rider Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 190 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mehran Taslimi <mehrantaslimi@icloud.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Mehran Taslimi Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 191 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Phil Daman <phillip.daman@damanllp.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 9:55 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Let’s find a reasonable solution:Don’t limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Phillip Daman Item 7-B 06/12/18 192 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jay Eskenazi <jayeskenazi@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:00 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jay eskenazi Item 7-B 06/12/18 193 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Courtney Harold <ccharold@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, I love love love the BIRD .... Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Courtney Harold Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 194 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Julia Stapleton <juliacstapleton@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:29 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Julia Stapleton Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 195 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gmail <tarawujcik@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:37 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Tara Wujcik Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 196 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jeremy Benjamin <jeremy@jeremybenjamin.com> Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 10:02 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jeremy Benjamin Thanks, Jeremy Benjamin 513-252-7029 Item 7-B 06/12/18 197 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Rob Lohse <lohse.rob@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:02 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Rob Item 7-B 06/12/18 198 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:MrJohnsonWealth <eeric94@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:23 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Please don’t take it away I mean this is the best thing that ever happen to Santa Monica Thank you, Eric Johnson Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 199 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ellen Sweeney <ellsween@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:49 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ellen Sweeney Item 7-B 06/12/18 200 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Katherine Webb <katieeewebb@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 7:50 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Katherine Webb Katie Webb Juan Juan Salon Hair Stylist and Extension Specialist 626.497.4773 Item 7-B 06/12/18 201 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christian Smith <christiandavissmith@icloud.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 8:18 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Christian Smith Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 202 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:alexanderkernus@gmail.com Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 8:24 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alex Kernus Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 203 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Steven Ambrosi <sambrosi800@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, June 9, 2018 8:29 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Steve Ambrosi Item 7-B 06/12/18 204 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Abigail Myers <abimyers@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 3:51 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:We love Bird Santa Monica Council,  Our entire family feels Bird is a great alternative means of transportation around our community.  Please do not limit  them too much.  If anything require better kickstands!  I can also say that my many neighbors of all ages think BIRD is the future of convenient ways of getting around.  Abigail Myers  Item 7-B 06/12/18 205 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andy Cantwell <accantwell@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 4:27 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Let the Birds Stay Please do not consider new regulations on Bird scooters. Bird scooter's should not be imposed under new regulations inhibiting the number available. They have made it extremely easy to commute in town and encouraged people to use more environmental means of transportation. We also don't have to worry about the city's horrific parking problem. Users have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. -A friendly Santa Monica resident Andy Item 7-B 06/12/18 206 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Stephen D'Amico <stephendamico@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 4:30 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Stephen Damico Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 207 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kent Downing <kentdowning@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 4:32 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Thoughts on Electric Scooters Dear Mayor and City Council, I love that we live in a progressive city where we have a great last-mile solution that is sustainable and does not increase traffic in the electric scooter companies operating here. That said, I would agree that Bird has not done enough to educate its riders. I encourage the Council to look at policies that would require Bird and Lime to do a better job of encouraging users to follow the rules (most importantly around respectful placement of scooters upon ride end and staying off of sidewalks) but I am concerned about any limitation on the number of available scooters. I firmly believe the market will reach the correct balance on its own without government intervention. Electric scooters are an incredibly innovative and environmentally friendly addition to our city. I hope you’ll consider this perspective as you look at the future of electric scooters in Santa Monica. Thank you, Kent Downing --- Kent Downing 617-719-9769 Item 7-B 06/12/18 208 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Adam Hollander <adam@hoteltechreport.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 4:33 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don't slow down the Birds ; ( Writing in on behalf of Bird. I live in Malibu but since moving north Bird has become a sensation in Santa Monica that has changed the face of living in SaMo so much in my opinion that I’m moving back to Santa Monica. The fun, convenience, enjoyment and accessibility are unbelievable. Truly a Bird fan through and through. I would advise adding new restrictions around Bird placement, operation etc vs limiting total number of Birds. You’re the government, so don’t squash this beautiful thing—instead create a system of rules to empower it to work better. They’re doing the work of the government (reduce traffic, increase tourism, reduce pollution, increase resident satisfaction, provide accessible and affordable transportation at scale…etc) so help keep them going! — Best, Adam Adam Hollander, Co-Founder www.hoteltechreport.com (310) 666-6182 Item 7-B 06/12/18 209 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Geraldine <geraldine.m.loveless@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 4:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Geraldine Loveless Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 210 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:josh kenin <josh.kenin@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:04 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Joshua Kenin Item 7-B 06/12/18 211 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bianca Quesada <activezero311@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird: SM proposal I live and work in Santa Monica. Birds as a means of transportation means my children can have cleaner air, as I’m choosing to minimize my carbon footprint. It means, I can as a resident use our metro system more frequently. It means, I can participate in more community activities. Using a Bird scooter as a mode of transportation means, as a community, we are forth-thinking and reshaping how we are sustaining the ecosystem around us. Limiting the use of Birds puts more CO2 gas in the air, polluting our neighboring ocean and the wildlife surrounding it. -A Santa Monica resident. -- Bianca C. Quesada C: 626.533.8302 E: activezero311@gmail.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 212 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel White <danvwhite7@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:18 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Danny White Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 213 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ryan Blaine <ryan@bodyecology.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ryan Blaine Kind Regards, Item 7-B 06/12/18 214 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Eric Soboleski <sobes89@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:37 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Eric Soboleski Item 7-B 06/12/18 215 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alan B <alanbrody@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:42 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save the Bird Or be a turd! Item 7-B 06/12/18 216 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kevin Rivera <kevin11riv@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:46 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kevin Rivera Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 217 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:April Menchu <menchuapril@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:47 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, April Menchu Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 218 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:jed white <jedpwhite@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jed White Item 7-B 06/12/18 219 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Muhit <muhitr@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 5:53 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Muhit Rahman Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 220 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alex Wang <alexwang09@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alex Wang Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 221 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ab Swint <abbswint17@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:17 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds in Santa Monica Dear City Council Members, The Birds have made a huge impact on my life and other's in the Santa Monica community. I think it would be a mistake, both environmentally and economically, to limit the number of Birds. I hope you consider how this decision will affect the community. All the best, Abigail Item 7-B 06/12/18 222 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Zohal Amini <zhlamini@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:18 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:SAVE BIRD Dear Mayor & City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Santa Monica is a nightmare to get around because of all the cars, the problem is not Birds its cars. They are bad for the environment and take up alot of space and yet people don't find cars to be a nuisance. Bird is eco friendly, they take up no space and it is SO MUCH easier to get around Santa Monica. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into a car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. I couldn't even imagine how many people would be restricted to to getting around places with a cap, there is too much of a need and demand for people like myself who don't have a car and rely on Bird to get me around to my job and town. Thank you Zohal -- Zohal Amini | 720-297-1557 | zhlamini@gmail.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 223 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:alexamato.1994@gmail.com Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:22 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save bird I love bird. I’ve taken many great, safe rides on the scooters. It’s the most efficient transport in the city and I love that  it’s affordable and eco friendly.  Item 7-B 06/12/18 224 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Justin Harris <justinfharris@me.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:32 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Justin (Duplicate) Item 7-B 06/12/18 225 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:April Menchu <menchuapril@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:33 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, April Menchu Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 226 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alek Matthiessen <alek@snap.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:33 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Bird Please This has been a lifeline for my communication. Please do not reduce!! Item 7-B 06/12/18 227 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kevin Rivera <kevin11riv@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 6:39 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, April Menchu Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 228 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nolan Lindeke <nlindeke@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 7:01 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nolan Lindeke Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 229 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alec Stein <alecstein@g.ucla.edu> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 7:02 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don't endanger my Birds Guys, I can’t attend the council meeting tomorrow, but please don’t take away my Birds. I’m not able to bike due to an  injury and Birds are the fastest and most affordable way for me to get around as a student.     Long live the Bird. The Bird is the word.     Alec Stein  UCLA student  Item 7-B 06/12/18 230 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Lara <robriff08@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 7:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Robert Lara Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 231 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:missaliar <ali.atenroy@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 7:25 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alexandria Aten-Roy Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 232 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Billy Nistico <billynistico@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 7:54 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Bird scooters Dear Mayor and City Council, This is in support of limiting Birds on our streets. I am fully supportive of alternative transportation and understand the needs we have as a city to aleveate traffic, but I don’t believe that the ‘free for all’ which Bird seems to have should continue. I see dozens of near accidents a day as Birds clog the streets without regard for general safety precautions. Almost daily we have Birds just dumped on our sidewalks blocking right of ways and access to clear paths for elderly, mothers with strollers and general pedestrians. It’s been a major concern of ours that without some kind of cap or city intervention managing this system, it could get pretty out of control in the near future. Item 7-B 06/12/18 233 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Carole Wegnet <hellohumans2018@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 7:56 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving KEEP BIRD PLEASE Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sheila Wegner Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 234 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Laura Murillo <lolomuri@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:08 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Laura Murillo Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 235 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Marina Paganessi <marinapaganessi@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Marina Paganessi Item 7-B 06/12/18 236 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Max Federman <federman.max@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Maximilian Federman Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 237 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ben Mayne <bmayne.public@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:23 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In Support of Bird Scooters Just wanted to voice my support, as a Santa Monica resident, for all forms of non-car transport in Santa Monica. Rental scooters have their short term drawbacks, but I'd like to do whatever possible to make it easier to use non-car forms of transportation. The downsides of scooters are a drop in the bucket compared to the constant car based congestion in the area. I would rather remove a lane from every road than make it harder for people to choose non-car methods of transportation. Ben Mayne 1243 26th St. Santa Monica Item 7-B 06/12/18 238 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bjoern Schefzyk <bjoern.schefzyk@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:24 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:hello@bird.co Subject:Fwd: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴 Dear City of Santa Monica representatives, I'm a 10-year resident of Santa Monica and love both scooter services, Bird and Lime. They make it so easy to get around. I drive my car less, and I use Uber/Lyft less. Now that we finally have the density where you don't have to hunt down a scooter, or their batteries are always empty, you want to impose a limit. I am very disappointed. I suggest you/the police do fine folks that are riding recklessly, e.g. not stoping at stop signs, double-riding, etc. But I strongly oppose capping the numbers of scooters. Why don't you cap the number of cars instead? Cheers, Björn ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <hello@bird.co> Date: Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 7:54 PM Subject: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴 To: <bjoern.schefzyk@gmail.com> SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Santa Monica Bird Riders, We need your help. Remember the thrill of your first Bird ride? Item 7-B 06/12/18 239 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 This experience may be endangered for many in the community. Santa Monica’s City Council is considering new regulations that would significantly impact your ability to choose alternative transportation options such as Bird in Santa Monica. Join us for a rally in support of access to sustainable transportation in Santa Monica. TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 5:00PM SANTA MONICA CITY HALL 1685 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 CLICK HERE TO ATTEND & SUPPORT The proposal before Council would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work we have done with the community to reduce emissions and congestion in the city. This will hurt your ability to conveniently find a Bird. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital if we want to compete with the convenience of the car. It’s essential that the City Council hears from the people of Santa Monica who rely on Bird as a convenient and affordable means of sustainable transportation. We hope you will encourage them to say NO to these proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation. If you are able to attend the rally or speak at the Council hearing after the rally, please follow the link above. You can also send email comments to our city leaders at: councilmtgitems@smgov.net Finally, thank you for helping make Bird a tremendous success in Item 7-B 06/12/18 240 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 Santa Monica. Together, you have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. Sincerely, Bird About Bird Bird is an electric-scooter sharing community that allows people to get around cities affordably and quickly. When the Birds’ batteries run low, a community of Chargers picks them up, charges them at their residence, and puts them out early the next morning. Rental Agreement Terms of Service Privacy Policy Support Unsubscribe © BIRD 406 Broadway Ste 369, Santa Monica, CA 90401 The linked be displayehave been ren amed, oVerify that to the corrlocation. Item 7-B 06/12/18 241 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Grant Miller <grant@ingenuitystudios.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:28 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Birds! They're the best! Super useful mode of transportation, great system, makes no sense to limit their growth, if anything you should be encouraging it. Make spots to park them. Make more bike lanes! If people can't DRIVE in to Santa Monica because traffic is insane they'll be FORCED to take alternative transportation which benefits everyone. I live at Ocean Ave and Broadway and never get in my car all weekend thanks to Birds / Biking / Walking. You take that away and I'm suddenly adding to an already AWFUL traffic problem. -- Grant Miller Ingenuity Studios +1 323 460 6096 Item 7-B 06/12/18 242 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jose Garcia <joelouis1313@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:41 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Dear council I’m sending this message not knowing ifit even matters to councilbut it matters to me and many others that work their.eae birds don’removeyhemt     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 243 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Merriwether Williams <merriwether.williams@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:49 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support birds - keep the birds   Item 7-B 06/12/18 244 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Odon Cahierre <odon.cahierre@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:49 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save bird Hello city council member,    I love Santa Monica and I am glad bird has arrived in our great city. I have noticed that traffic has gotten much better  and I urge you to not put a limit on the amount of birds in the city. They understand your concerns and are actively  trying to cooperate.     Please save Bird,    A concerned citizen, Odon.    Item 7-B 06/12/18 245 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Carter Rubin <carter.rubin@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 8:59 PM To:councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Re Item 7B: Shared Mobility Pilot - oppose caps Attachments:Invisible Cars - Bay Bikers_ The Bay Area's bicycle blog.pdf; CarsBehavingBadly.pdf Dear Councilmembers, Every day someone driving a car does something that could kill me and I want the city to focus on that rather than limiting access to cleaner, safer alternatives to cars. I'm writing as a Santa Monica resident, worker and homeowner to support the abundant proliferation of shared mobility services that make it easy for Santa Monicans to get around without getting in their cars. Hard caps on fleets divided among multiple operators will not achieve that. Excessive private cars, not scooters, are the main detriment to our community. Cars take up 154 acres of space, more than all the parks in Santa Monica. Weighing a combined 200,000,000 pounds, Santa Monica cars cause 100 injury collisions a year.(1) Cars are responsible for nearly 2/3 of our climate emissions. Bad car driver behavior so vastly exceeds bad scooting behavior, and yet we're blind to it because our senses have been dulled to the daily degradation of our public spaces by vehicles. As daily commuter mostly on foot, bike and occasionally on scooter, I have no choice but to notice cars. Just Sunday the driver of an SUV driving at least 50 mph down Pico failed nearly hit me in a marked flashing crosswalk at Euclid. According to City Staff, failure to yield is responsible for 70% of the crashes in Santa Monica, and 65% involve pedestrians in marked crosswalks. (2) Data from AAA puts my odds at surviving such a crash at 30%. (3) I decided recently to no longer give in to car blindness, as one SF Chronicle columnist put it. I documented with examples A-to-Z on twitter the daily reckless disregard for human health and safety exhibited by the drivers of vehicles I encountered. The results are attached and documented on twitter. (4) Thank you for your consideration of this issue. Carter (1) If we estimate conservatively that there are approximately 70,000 cars in Santa Monica (same cars/person rate as LA County). And each car is the size and weight of a toyota camry at 3,200 pounds and is the same 6 feet by 16 feet in area. (2) https://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/PCD/Plans/Pedestrian-Action-Plan/PAP%20PC%20Staff%20Report%2012.2.15.pdf (3) https://www.propublica.org/article/unsafe-at-many-speeds Item 7-B 06/12/18 246 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 (4) https://twitter.com/CarterRubin/status/999405140888117248 -- Carter Cheadle Rubin 310.200.1088 carterrubin.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 247 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Victor Proano <vhproano@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:09 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:The birds Dear Council member, Please leave the birds electric schooters alone, they are providing work for chargers and mechanics and also helping the environment, mobility in Santa Monica, not cosidering the taxes the city is getting from them helping to pay your salary. Item 7-B 06/12/18 248 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Vaughn Baker <vaughn@vaughnwbaker.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:16 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, I am a new Santa Monica voter, and as a recent transplant from the Bay Area, I'm no stranger to the growing pains of progress, but I recognize progress when I see it. Capitalism is alive and well in Santa Monica, and the people of Santa Monica want Bird. Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird presents an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Trust that the market will self-correct, especially now that Lime-S has entered the electric scooter scene. Look to China for what comes next - they went through this 5 years ago. Thank you, Vaughn Baker Vaughn Baker Item 7-B 06/12/18 249 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jenny Mitchell <jennyfabu@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:24 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Bird! To whom it may concern:  For the past seven weeks, my husband and I have been Bird chargers. We collect anywhere from 12‐20 Birds at night,  charge them and “Nest” them in the early morning hours. We do this as a much needed extra form of income. It is not  affordable or easy to reside in Santa Monica without multiple jobs and this is a job we can do together. We have two  kids and we are both Santa Monica natives.     Our kids see us working hard for them. We use our extra income to build a savings as well as tackle debt. It is absolutely  become part of our daily routine. I honestly don’t know what we would do without the additional income. Please don’t  cut down the amount of Birds currently available. We, and many other people, rely on the extra income to put food on  our tables, pay rent and bills and enjoy the many events Santa Monica has to offer.     I appreciate you listening to me.    Regards,  Jennifer Mitchell     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 250 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:leungbe@uci.edu Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:30 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Brian Leung Brian Leung Item 7-B 06/12/18 251 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ryan Burkley <ryanjburk@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:36 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep birds on the streets of La Hello city,     I rely on birds everyday to get to work as I just sold my car and saving over 2k a year in car ownership fees. I look  forward to riding birds everyday and also charge birds for a second source of income. I rely on this business on a daily  basis and truly enjoy this company. I am hoping the city understands the importance of this transportation technology  which truly helps me everyday and provides a happy commute to work in the city. Traffic in La is already horrendous and  every bird on the street reduces the amount of people driving on the streets. I am very passionate about bird and will be  at the upcoming rally supporting this company.     Ryan     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 252 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Krystina Nguyen <knguyenchs@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:39 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In Favor of Limiting Birds Hello City Council, I'm in favor with limiting the number of Bird Scooters and having more regulation in Santa Monica. They have quickly become a safety hazard as I've been hit by a rider and scooter while walking as a pedestrian on the sidewalk. Birds are also left in inappropriate areas blocking foot traffic. They are too easy to acquire and limiting the number of them will contribute back to safer sidewalks. -Bird user and former Bird Charger *Please do not quote by name. Item 7-B 06/12/18 253 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:JC Babas <jcbabas@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:39 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don’t Cap Birds Hello, Just a concerned citizen here hoping you don’t cap the amount of birds in the city. I use it as a second source of income and it has been of great help. Living in Santa Monica, I’ve also noticed it has decreased traffic and provides a service that’s cheaper and environmentally friendlier than Uber or Lyft. Thanks for your tome. Best, --- J.C. Babas Mobile: (818) 339-3412 Item 7-B 06/12/18 254 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Blake <bndesigner@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:39 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don’t stop Innovation Instead of canceling something that is positive and progressive let’s find ways to make it work and utilize innovation  rather than falling back to old ways of status quo.    Thanks  B  Item 7-B 06/12/18 255 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Max Bass <mbass@vaynermedia.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:45 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a awful and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. I’m a cyclist and I know traffic laws and always wear a helmet while scootering. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Don’t be shortsighted and put limits on this great new transportation option just because of some complaints or bumps in the road early on in adoption. People like me want to continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Max Bass Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 256 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jake Amigo <jakeamigokp@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, null null Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 257 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:dustin@wondervc.com Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:51 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:I need Bird for my commute, saves me $ and gas - SM resident Dear Mayor and City Council, I live on Ocean Park and Bird has changed my commute. It is faster, cheaper and I don’t burn gas to get to work. Access to Bird scooters has made SM better for me. Thank you from a SM resident, Dustin Rosen Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Dustin Rosen Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 258 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Benjamin Steele <bcsteele1@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 9:54 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Rick Cole; Council Mailbox Subject:Public comment against 6/12 agenda item 7B City Clerk, this email is provided as public comment for agenda item 7B, “Establish a Pilot Program for Shared Mobility  Devices,” for the City Council meeting on June 12, 2018.    ‐‐‐‐‐    Dear City Councillors,    I ask the City Council to reject the fee schedule and fleet cap sizes proposed for shared mobility devices. If enacted,  these fees will – as apparently by design – undermine the viability of all such sharing services, existing and future,  without adding to pedestrian or rider safety. These limitations will help ensure that Santa Monica remains lethal for non‐ drivers, choked by automobile traffic, and shackled to unsustainable and very real costs in car infrastructure and  automobile dependence.    I bike to work in Santa Monica daily, and in doing so – in braving streets with no bike lanes, no alternatives, and 30 mph  traffic, in having to choose between potholed street shoulders or uneven sidewalks in varying states of disrepair, and in  finally arriving at an office park that ‐ by city law ‐ would be illegal as anything other than the crosswalk‐free mix of low‐ slung buildings ringed by automobile expressways and half‐empty surface parking lots it is – I am powerfully reminded  that the City of Santa Monica cannot conceive of a world not defined by automotive supremacy.     Only with this mindset – the automobile is the only serious mode of transit, with everything else, per City Manager Rick  Cole, "toys" – do the draconian restrictions for dockless non‐cars make sense. The 286 automobile‐inflicted deaths in  Santa Monica over the past decade are irrelevant, but low‐speed, low‐powered scooters necessitate emergency action;  2000 scooters in a city of only 8 square miles are unmanageable, but the 65000 cars owned by Santa Monica households  are unremarkable; billions of dollars in public space and infrastructure is guaranteed without charge for the profits of  FedEx, UPS, and Uber, but a tiny scooter parked near a sidewalk constitutes an unconscionable giveaway to private  speculators.    The text of the proposed limitations does almost nothing to ameliorate the scooters’ purported offenses (sidewalk riding  in a city uninterested in protected bike lanes; the unavailability of scooter parking in a jurisdiction obsessed with  ensuring plentiful parking for 2‐ton machines with a ten‐fold larger footprint) and everything to kneecap them as a  viable alternative to driving. The City of Santa Monica certainly believes in the necessity of convenient point‐to‐point  travel for private cars, but disdains to provide such an experience for Big Blue Bus riders (continually mired in traffic not  of their own making), LA Metro riders (it remains illegal to provide new jobs or housing within walking distance of a  billion‐dollar light rail line), and Breeze bikeshare users (largely useless in a city with few truly safe routes and a bare  handful of stations), all modes which are unsurprisingly failing to gain traction with residents and visitors. Dockless  scooters and bicycles provide such a solution, and benefit from the bigger networks that make finding a scooter a  reliable experience for most users (compare to guessing when the Big Blue Bus is going to show up and how long it’ll  take) and provide safety in numbers on the streets as drivers become more accustomed to having to share space with  other road users. But after the City of Santa Monica enacts these limits – or, if these fail to do the trick, after the next set  of emergency restrictions are pushed through – dockless programs will become as unusable, and as unused, as all Santa  Monica’s other efforts.    Item 7-B 06/12/18 259 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 Santa Monica wants to be applauded for its climate leadership, but it continually mandates the expansion of car  infrastructure while as it slaps emergency bans on bicycles. Santa Monica wants to be congratulated for its commitment  to affordability, even as it continually fights to ensure that no new residents will be allowed into city limits and that  exclusive neighborhoods of multimillion‐dollar single‐family houses will be “preserved” by making any change illegal.  Santa Monica wants plaudits for its vision of social justice – a world where young, poor riders of $150 scooters are fined  to cover decade‐old pension costs for the benefit of multimillionaire homeowners. I will not give those plaudits.    I wish this council could see with clear eyes that the status quo it craves, that these bans are intended to preserve, is  lethal to bodies and souls alike; that the present isn’t always worth defending, and that the future can be fun.    Sincerely,  Benjamin Steele  Item 7-B 06/12/18 260 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:seanmahaffeyrealty@gmail.com Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird and other ride share programs The biggest issue I see is behind the scenes...yes Bird reduces the amount of cars driving into Santa Monica and Venice  but the other side is the charger and mechanic program which is in regulated and has untold numbers of “chargers”  driving around trying to collect a pay day.  Now as a charger I cannot tell you how many times I have driven to a bird icon  on the map they provide just to find that there is nothing there, or to find another charger already there capturing the  bird.  They may be saving fuel on the “front side” aka the bird users, but I cannot even imagine how much energy is  wasted by the “charger program”.  Ask any business that has housed birds and I’m sure they will tell you stories about  how many chargers have come by to collect a bounty that does not exist.  The infrastructure is far from energy efficient     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 261 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:William Reardon <wdr1@pobox.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Rick Cole Subject:Electric Scooters Hi, I heard there was going to be a discussion on capping electric scooters at tomorrow's city council meeting. As a resident of Santa Monica, I've been happy to see our city encourage residents to adopt alternative forms of transportation -- from the metro to the bike share, and I'm also happy to see people availing themselves of the scooters. Honestly, I think anything that gets people out of cars is a good option. Much like bikes, skateboards, and even walking, we should take time to think about safety, but I'd hate to see council work to nip innovation in the bud. -Bill Reardon 2508 25th St Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7-B 06/12/18 262 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel Ghazi <dghazi@dagtech.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:25 PM To:hello@bird.co; councilmtgitems Subject:RE: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴 City of Santa Monica,    Bird is a great Santa Monica attraction, an economical and efficient mode of transportation, and an awesome way to  tour the city. Please promote this service and not deter it!      Daniel Ghazi DAG Tech 185 Madison Avenue - 8th Floor New York NY 10016 212-365-1010 x610 dghazi@dagtech.com IT SERVICES - IT SUPPORT - CTO SERVICES - CLOUD SOLUTIONS www.dagtech.com | DAG Tech eStore estore.dagtech.com     From: hello@bird.co <hello@bird.co>   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:09 AM  To: Daniel Ghazi <dghazi@dagtech.com>  Subject: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴    Join us Tuesday, June 12th at 5pm at Santa Monica City Hall.                        SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Santa Monica Bird Riders, We need your help. Remember the thrill of your first Bird ride? This experience may be endangered for many in the community.    Item 7-B 06/12/18 263 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 Santa Monica’s City Council is considering new regulations that would significantly impact your ability to choose alternative transportation options such as Bird in Santa Monica. Join us for a rally in support of access to sustainable transportation in Santa Monica. TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 5:00PM SANTA MONICA CITY HALL 1685 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401     CLICK HERE TO ATTEND & SUPPORT The proposal before Council would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work we have done with the community to reduce emissions and congestion in the city. This will hurt your ability to conveniently find a Bird. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital if we want to compete with the convenience of the car. It’s essential that the City Council hears from the people of Santa Monica who rely on Bird as a convenient and affordable means of sustainable transportation. We hope you will encourage them to say NO to these proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation. If you are able to attend the rally or speak at the Council hearing after the rally, please follow the link above. You can also send email comments to our city leaders at: councilmtgitems@smgov.net Item 7-B 06/12/18 264 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 Finally, thank you for helping make Bird a tremendous success in Santa Monica. Together, you have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. Sincerely, Bird             About Bird Bird is an electric-scooter sharing community that allows people to get around cities affordably and quickly. When the Birds’ batteries run low, a community of Chargers picks them up, charges them at their residence, and puts them out early the next morning.                  Rental Agreement Terms of Service Privacy Policy Support    Unsubscribe    © BIRD 406 Broadway Ste 369, Santa Monica, CA 90401                                   The linked be displayehave been ren amed, oVerify that to the corrlocation.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 265 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:agsutin g <nitsuga12@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:44 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:True history   Hello,                I am Agustin Campos, I’m an independent contractor from Bird E‐scooters. I heard about the bad news about reducing  the amount of Birds on Santa Monica.         So, let me tell you about my history about been part of this successful company.           I start working with them when they just barely started, I toke the job as a second income, then where more then  great working with them, so after three or four months I decided to quit my other job, such is in Santa Monica as well.  The reason why it was because I came out with the idea to make my own small business, and off course Bird Co. as a  part of it. As I mentioned I work as and independent contractor, and I been making more income than my older job.  What it means that I’ll be paying  taxis on my own and on the other hand this company it’s helping me to grow up on  business.         Please allow us to stay big and keep generating jobs and keep the good work.           I have to mention that it’s now many people working with Bird Co. than would be really sad that many people don’t  get enough income and this opportunity to make a little bit extra cash for our families.     Thank you,   Best regards,   Agustin Campos,  PRO BMS.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 266 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Daniel <dktm450@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:48 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird As a Santa Monica business owner I think it’s wrong how you try to hold down growth I use birds all over town Santa  Monica is the hardest city to work with   Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 267 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ari Cheren <acheren@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:55 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I love Birds! I’m 53 and a professional living in brentwood. I love the Bird Scooters; I realize they’re a bit of a nuisance, but let’s  control them with stations, or racks or something ‐ but they do seem to be a fun and clean alternative. Just my two  cents.    Ari Cheren  Item 7-B 06/12/18 268 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Rosemary Alas <alasrosemary@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 10:52 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support Bird Bird/Lime are used on a daily basis for transportation to work,school,etc. it has allowed for streets to become less  congested all while lowering CO2 emissions.  This new form of transportation is allowing for people to enjoy the city of  Santa Monica.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 269 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jeff Mangus <jeffmangus@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 11:06 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds Hello,    I am a Santa Monica resident and work in Santa Monica. I ride bird every day for work. I am able to leave my car at  home, not pollute the air and not take up parking. Birds are green, take up much less space than a car and allow for me  to spend more time in my own neighborhood.     If you are to limit birds in this town then you should also limit the number of Uber’s, lyfts, taxi’s cars, tour busses and  city busses. Please don’t be specific to birds and allow them to keep having more birds. It’s the only way I get to and  from work.     Thanks,    Jefferson Mangus  Item 7-B 06/12/18 270 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:BD <bluedogwd@aol.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 11:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Hi City Council. Please continue allowing businesses like “Bird” to grow and put cheap and easy transportation on the  streets. I am over 55 and use “Bird” often to cruise around the Montana corridor. It’s cheap and easy to use and am  done with driving if I don’t have to... too many crazy drivers in SM, and the number is growing, so the more I can avoid  them, the better. Plus I walk more as I have to find a Bird first. Thanks. Bill      Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 271 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Beasley <mbeasley1141@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 11:25 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Mark Beasley Sent from my iPad Item 7-B 06/12/18 272 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nathan Blau <blaustoise@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 11:26 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support Bird in Santa Monica I've lived in Santa Monica for almost 3 years now (currently working for Riot Games). Bird has made it easier for me to commute instead of driving, get to my favorite restaurants, eateries, and shopping on the weekends, and their service has generally been pleasant for me. Please do not limit them and please help support sustainable and eco friendly transportation! Item 7-B 06/12/18 273 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Pieter De Valck <pieter_dvs@hotmail.com> Sent:Monday, June 11, 2018 11:33 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird What ban Bird’s or reduce them?  It’s green, it’s ecological and fun.  We we’re on holiday from Belgium and thought how cool, nice and Americain are these birds... please don’t make a  wrong and NOT green decision.    Greetz from Belgium! bird <3    Met vriendelijke groeten | Meilleures salutations | Kind regards    Pieter De Valck  0477/54.76.75      Sent from my iPhone    Item 7-B 06/12/18 274 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Tejada <mtejada2@lion.lmu.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:03 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Santa Monica Bird Cap Proposal Hi Santa Monica City Council,     My name is Matthew Tejada and I am a third year college student at Loyola Marymount University. I am also a Bird  Charger and would appreciate taking the time to read my reasoning for why Bird has changed my life and how this  proposal in Santa Monica would negatively affect my future. I am studying entrepreneurship and working on a business  of my own while in school and have followed Bird since the beginning because of the unique business model. As I started  charging for Bird I began to meet so many interesting individuals I was able to receive a job offer while working on the  beach in Santa Monica. The second source of income is amazing and really helps with college expenses but the amount  of valuable conversations and networking opportunities I have come across working for Bird is endless. I recently  convinced my younger brother to become a charger who is a first year at Santa Monica Community College. The amount  of Birds drastically affects the amount of work we are able to do and this proposal could potentially ruin my source of  income and networking tool. I am asking to have the proposal removed and please allow Bird to continue to reduce  emissions and traffic. Bird  improves my life every day and allows tourists a chance to experience amazing Santa Monica  in a affordable unique way. Thank you so much for your time!     Sincerely,     Matthew Tejada     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 275 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dan Farr <drnasadan@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:19 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooter’s Please do not limit. Scooter’s affordable transportation so much fun when I come to Santa Monica. I’m spending a lot of  money and  I’m enjoying Scooter‘s and exploring without the  traffic Hassles . If Santa Monica doesn’t have scooters I  will go to other city that does    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 276 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:H MacRae <dr.heidi.macrae@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:20 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters To who it may concern, As a recent tourist to LA one of the absolute highlights of our trip was using Bird Scooters from Santa Monica to Venice Beach. I am based in New Zealand and have told all my friends about Bird in Santa Monica. It is an amazing tourist experience and I hope that you find a way to keep them. Yours, Dr Heidi MacRae Item 7-B 06/12/18 277 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:David Murphy <beverlyhills.ca@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:16 AM To:Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Pam O'Connor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Terry O’Day; Anuj Gupta; David Martin Cc:Clerk Mailbox; Rick Cole; councilmtgitems Subject:I have come to love Bird and Lime -- despite a rough start, they're magic -- and a vital part of the multimodal mix Dear Hon. Mayor Winterer and Honorable Members of the City Council, I wanted to offer a word of support for encouraging e-scooters as part of a healthy transportation mix. I have long deeply admired the City's leadership on transportation issues going back many years. From organizing a 2008 CEO Summit on Transportation where we were so privileged to have you speak Pam in your days as Metro Board Chair (laying the groundwork for Measure R!), to biking with city leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting (yes that's me in the back!) for the Bike Center in 2011, I've long been impressed with the City's encouragement of multimodal transportation. With "Shared Mobility Devices" on the agenda tomorrow, I support for their continued growth. I've come to love Bird and Lime e-scooters and hope they can grow to the quantity required to be useful. I know it's been a bumpy road. I must admit I had a bad reaction at first to irresponsible parking & dangerous riders, and had concerns about how they were launched and the process and issues therein. But I must admit, like that New York Times writer I tried them and fell in love with them -- they're like magic! Since April I've permanently kept my Bird-provided helmet in my car all the time, ready to go multimodal at anytime. They've become part of so many people's lives. I even love seeing one parked out front at church almost every week at St. Monica's (and I admit to taking it for a quick spin during a bad sermon!). I hope these scooters can continue to grow in quantity & density needed to make them dependably available when you go and look for them. On Sunday I got temporarily stranded in Santa Monica without a Bird or Lime available for a return ride, with then another person wanted the one I got when I finally found one. We need more of them! San Francisco's ban and severe rationing is just awful. I know you're trying to take a more mindful approach but still would be concerned that they not be limited too much. Yes, crack down on dangerous riders, ADA problems, work with the companies on ways to educate riders on behavior etc, build more protected bike/scooter lanes, but bottom line let that Santa Monica multimodal spirit overpower the problems, and approach these as a valuable part of the transportation mix (despite the bumpy history!). Since we don't ration the number of cars, bikes, or pedestrians we allow, I'd hope as welcoming an approach to as many scooters as possible could be taken. With deepest thanks for the City's continued leadership on the future of transportation, David Murphy Item 7-B 06/12/18 278 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 Seen here (at left in blue) biking from City Hall to the Bike Center grand opening: PS: Hope that the City fights for the Purple Line to be extended to the sea in a 2020 ballot measure. Expo isn't enough--we urgently need the subway to the sea still too. Item 7-B 06/12/18 279 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Eugene Feingold <eugene.feingold@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:17 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters Why is my city council wasting its time on policing much needed transportation alternatives while dockless cars continue  to threaten our safety?    Every single time I step outside in Santa Monica ‐ as a pedestrian, scooter rider, cyclist, or even driver ‐ I have my life  endangered by people driving cars. Drivers constantly run red lights, invade bike lanes, fail to yield in xwalks, and leave  their cars everywhere on our public rights of way. This is the real threat. Not the occasionally inconvenient scooter.     If you’re going to take scooting up on your agenda at all, how about relaxing helmet laws? Study after study has shown  that helmet laws do not increase rider safety, because it decreases ridership ‐ and numbers is the only thing that  increases safety. Well, that, and better infrastructure.     Thanks   ‐Gene Feingold  A citizen and voter in Santa Monica.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 280 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Philip Giffin <philipgiffin1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:47 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Do not restrict number of Birds in S.M.! To Whom it May Concern,     Please do not restrict the number of Birds that are currently in Santa Monica.     If you are, in fact, interested in making Santa Monica a better place to live, please set an example for other cities  throughout the world by HELPING & SUPPORTING the use & development of Birds. Do not impede this simple form of  alternative transportation. Doing so would be akin to limiting the number of bicycles allowed in Santa Monica.     Why not help by developing docking stations for Birds that would also charge them? This would also help to mitigate  complaints of "Birds cluttering up the neighborhood."    Please continue to be a forward thinking city that leads by example.    Thank you very much.     Sincerely,     P H I L I P  G I F F I N    Item 7-B 06/12/18 281 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Max R <max.ramaswami@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:51 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:My thoughts on bird As a taxpaying member of Santa Monica I strongly urge you to reconsider your position on limiting the number of Bird  scooters in SM. It makes people so happy, and it’s so much fun and it’s cheap! We in Santa Monica  are among the most  technologically adaptive people in the world. It makes SM a great location for startups and budding tech businesses. Just  let the kids have their fun. Honestly the pros heavily out‐way the cons.    Regulation is needed but I think they is not the right way to do it. You should seen input from the community and Bird  on the correct way to minimize any problems it is causing.      Let the kids have their fun!    All the best,  Max    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 282 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Heidi Cohen <heidi1313@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:13 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters Hello,  I believe eliminating or greatly restricting Bird scooters is a mistake. While I think the quantity could possibly be  controlled better, the ease of availability make them what they are. If one cannot be located... what then is the point of  having them? They are infinitely more convenient then the Breeze Bikes because one can begin and end where/when  necessary. I understand the need for some restriction but severe limitations will render this great, great service.    H E I D I  Item 7-B 06/12/18 283 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Neumann <matthew.e.neumann@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:34 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters Dear Councilors,     I wanted to reach out because I can not attend the meeting regarding the bird scooters and wanted you to receive  feedback from a tourist.    I visited Santa Monica 3 months ago. Myself and two others were walking along your coast line and couldn’t help but see  all the smiling faces on the Bird scooters and eventually decided it was something we needed to do. We spent roughly  30‐45 min looking for an available scooter, which goes to show a reduction in them would be crippling.     When we finally did find enough for all of us, we rode them for hours, it was one of the best times on our trip, hands  down, we still talk about if often.     I highly recommend the Council takes zero action against Bird & their fleet of scooters, they are an asset to your  community in my opinion.      Sincerely,      Matthew Neumann    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 284 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bridgette Hayes <hayesbk13@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:13 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Transportation Needs To STAY Hi city council,    I use a bird everyday to work and back. Birds are better for the environment than buses. They promote clean living and  our ran by the people of SANTA MONICA.     Do not take birds a way as they are a clean, reliable option.     Bird supports our current infrastructure of the metro as I can bird to the metro and take it from there. The city has  invested all this money into making public transportation but then takes away our means to get to it? Birds also promote  people being outside and a mode of transportation for Los Angeles tourist (one of our biggest revenue sources).    Take this as my formal letter to KEEP the birds in Santa Monica.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 285 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mike Ryner <mryner3@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:20 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters Dear City Council,  Please do not restrict the number of Bird scooters available to the public. I believe the scooters have helped to reduce  the number of cars on the road. I live in downtown Santa Monica and having the scooters readily available have kept me  from using my car on several occasions. Market forces, not opinions and conjecture should determine the correct  number of scooters.  Regards,  Michael Ryner    Sent from my iPad  Item 7-B 06/12/18 286 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Donivan Ryan <donivan.ryan@live.ca> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:08 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don’t limit scooters in Santa Monica! Hello, I have heard a lot lately about council considering to put a limitation on the number of scooters in the city. This seems a lot like you’re punishing everyone for a few people’s stupidity. Make smart safety regulations if you have to, and have the police enforce them. It can be quite difficult to find a scooter already, even around Ocean. Don’t limit access to a clean alternative transportation! Build the infrastructure we need to make it safe. It doesn’t pollute and takes cars off the road. It makes transportation accessible to everyone in Santa Monica and tourists love it for touring the beach. California has no shortage of cars and pollution, you should be focused on solving that problem and converting the space wasted on parking structures into something more useful! Thank you for your consideration, Donivan Ryan Sent from my iPhone, please excuse any errors. Item 7-B 06/12/18 287 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Maria Teresa Cestari <mteresaipa1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:23 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird in Santa Monica Hello everybody, I liked so much the experience to ride a bird , lovely place to enjoy riding a bird , easy , cheap and fast ! Best Regards Maria Teresa Cestari from São Paulo - Brasil Item 7-B 06/12/18 288 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Derek Lecot <derek.lecot@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:27 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Keep Bird in Santa Monica! Item 7-B 06/12/18 289 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Fabio Colin <fabiocolin7@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:30 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Fabio Colin Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 290 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Muhit Rahman <muhitr@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:39 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Regulation of the electrical scooters Dear Council Folks, As long time residents of the the city, we believe that non gasoline powered, efficient modes of transportation such as The Bird are revolutionary innovations that are to be encouraged and nurtured - not stifled. PLEASE do not try to choke them this early in the game. What we need to limit is cars! Best regards, Muhit Rahman 519 Stassi Lane Santa Monica, CA 90402 Tel: 513 258 4423 Item 7-B 06/12/18 291 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:John DiCiaccio <diciaccio@earthlink.net> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:08 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Please consider keeping Bird in Santa Monica. It represents alternative transportation and furthers our goals of being a leader in reducing our emissions. If we can reduce the number of car trips by encouraging people to walk or. Use something like Bird I am all for it. I support the use of Bird in our city and would hope lol give it careful consideration Thank you, John DiCiaccio Item 7-B 06/12/18 292 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Joseph Thomas <josephx66@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:22 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please help!! Please please don’t reduce the amount of birds. They are turkey making Santa Monica awesome again! Myself and many  of my friends have said we can move around again! Also, it helps me pay my rent and my bills by charging the scooters  as a second source of income! Please you would be reversing such awesome forward progress that this company has  finally made. Please! I beg of you!    Sincerely,  Joseph Thomas    Item 7-B 06/12/18 293 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kristina Armendaris <kristinaarmendaris@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:30 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD Feedback from SaMo Resident To Santa Monica City Council: I have been a Bird user and official "Charger" since early 2018 and have had quite a bit of interaction with the Bird team. Here are some notes summarizing my experience for your consideration: Bird Passengers  We MUST have stronger enforcement on sidewalk riders. This is my primary safety concern. I walk to work on 11th st each morning and have witnessed numerous unsafe sidewalk riders causing elderly or neighbors walking their dogs to have to dive out of the way.  I myself have been in a walking boot since April for a broken foot and have fallen in the grass trying to accommodate a helmet-less teen on a Bird who came flying around a sidewalk corner. They did not apologize.  I know from word of mouth that we enforced the helmet requirement for a brief moment early in the spring. What happened after that? I literally watch double-riders and little kids flying past Santa Monica cops on these scooters and there isn't even so much as a conversation had.  There should be a mechanism by which neighbors who are inconvenienced by the birds left obstructing our sidewalks and lawns can report the misplaced scooters and require the company to pick them up within a certain timeframe. Chargers  Bird does little-to-no training for the people they pay to pick up and drop off their scooters. I know because I have been a "Charger" for them since January. If contacted, the help and chat lines are completely inept and it is the equivalent of reaching a low rent call center in India where you repeat yourself dozens of times and give up.  For months their evolving "drop off" program instructing you where to put the birds has had a complete lack of enforcement.  I have not been paid for my services on 2 occasions and had to spend weeks following up. They were never able to provide the payment, and had to "credit" me with free rides. Overall, this company does not care about providing a safe, community-improving product. They care about their bottom line. They do not hire enough staff to support their current operations and it shows. Please protect the pedestrians of our city and find a better solution than letting this corporate madhouse run amuck. Kristina Armendaris 1870 1/2 10th St Santa Monica, CA, 90404 (703)772-4392 Item 7-B 06/12/18 294 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Eric Kopeloff <eric@kopeloff.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:35 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Eric Kopeloff +1(310) 850-8505 eric@kopeloff.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 295 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:divya sudhakar <divz.sd@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please vote NO on caps on scooters Dear Santa Monica leaders, I am a resident of Santa Monica and I work in Venice. Every day as I bike to and from work, I see several people on Birds keeping me company in the bike lane. The more people use these scooters, the fewer people in cars and increased safety and awareness of people using the bike lane for bikers like me. While I am in favor of a pilot program where the city can work in collaboration with these scooter companies, I am strongly against limiting the number of these scooters on the street. If I have to walk further than a few blocks to find a Bird, I'd rather call an uber/lyft that will pick me up from where I am. Let us be clear about that the alternative to these scooters for most people is not going to be public transportation or walking or biking; it will be highly polluting cars. This is antithetical to our state meeting our Climate goals by 2030. Santa Monica has been at the forefront of public transportation in LA but, unfortunately, the rest of the county has not kept up, especially in clean and reliable last mile transportation. For better or worse, for as long as the the region's spending on public transportation is limited, we need private players in the market who can invest in transportation. We need more of the best minds working on addressing these problems. Let us not make transportation an industry that private players refuse to touch. Thank you! Divya Sudhakar Ph: 408-896-5275 -- Thanks! Divya Sudhakar Item 7-B 06/12/18 296 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Barlow <m_barlow@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Santa Monica - I don’t get you sometimes! But I do get Bird. I’ve lived in Santa Monica for 3 years and love so many aspects of you, but limiting the amount of electric scooters 🛴  just seems silly. If anything, you should limit the amount of out of town copycats (those new lime green ones) not punish  a local business / start‐ups. Bird’s both created local jobs and awesome local experiences. I used to Uber everywhere,  now I Bird. So does my fiancé. So do a lot of my friends. Birds make it fun and easy to be outside again.    There are other ways to manage congestion, and complaints around these scooters being left in driveways, etc. Happy  to think up a dozen ideas for you hear with my public policy degree but I’m busy creating jobs in your community as well  so will leave the idea creation to you. But be creative and not heavy handed. Work with your entrepreneurs. Your  community and your kids will appreciate it.    There are many systemic issues here in Santa Monica and Bird, just because it’s the shiny new thing / flavor of the  month, doesn’t deserve the amount of attention that you seem to be putting into it.    They even give our free helmets.    Sincerely,  Michael Barlow              Item 7-B 06/12/18 297 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Hotchandani, Vishal <vishal.hotchandani.2018@anderson.ucla.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:40 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Vishal Hotchandani Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 298 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Hailey Sheridan <haileyjane115@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:41 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Bird in SM!!!!!!! Hello City Council Members,    As a third generation member of this beautiful, wonderful city I stand strongly with keeping Bird as is in Santa Monica. I  use Bird daily to reduce car usage, increase the use of additional public transportation (metro), to increase my time  outdoors after long 40‐50 hour work weeks, and for so much more.     Bird has been an amazing addition to our city. If you limit the birds, it will hurt the residents and daily users that are truly  benefiting from Bird. The second there is a decrease in count of birds available we will see them only surround the  Downtown area ‐ which as a local, is NOT what I want. Why take away something that residents are benefiting from and  making it so only tourists will enjoy? The best feature of Bird is its availability near and far ‐ you can rely on a way to get  around, even in the neighborhood.     Removing Birds will HURT the local population. The solution to some people’s reaction to change and innovation is NOT  to punish the new idea. If people are having issues with Bird due to blocking sidewalks/driveways ‐ EDUCATE, don’t  punish. Additionally, is a 4 second frustration of walking around a Bird outweighing the benefits? This feels like a knee‐ jerk reaction and unnecessary regulations to hurt a GOOD thing.     Be smart ‐ don’t be so afraid of innovation. Limiting Birds is a step backwards to our progressive, environmental friendly,  and innovative community. I would be incredibly disappointed to see this change.    Yours truly,      First, second and third generations of the Sheridan/Wise family         Item 7-B 06/12/18 299 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Greg Spence <greg_spence@mac.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:51 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don’t limit Birds! Hello Council‐people,    Please don’t put artificial limits on Scooters. They are part of a much‐needed transportation revolution.     Thank You,     Greg Spence   310‐463‐7266  Item 7-B 06/12/18 300 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Zmozynski <chriszmozynski@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:51 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooter - personal experience To whom it may concern,     I was in Santa Monica for work last fall, and was plesantly surprised at the ease with which I was able to get around as a  result of the Bird Scooter.     In my opinion the fleet was adequately stocked as "when ever I needed” I was able to find a vehicle and get around.     Traveling by myself, I enjoyed the ability to intimatly explore the neighbourhoods in the evening, as well as quickly get  where I needed to go in the morning for professional reasons.     I recomended Venice Beach / Santa Monica as a vacation destination to all my friends (both while I was there, and after  my return home) over the typical “packaged all‐inclusive vacation's” and the BIRD scooters were a large part of that.     I will be returning with my business partner, as we now have office space in silicon beach, and I would be greatly  annoyed & saddened if the scooters weren’t part of our trip.     The hassle of renting a car, finding / paying parking or getting taxis (in a foreign city) is simply not something I look fwd  to.     Bike rentals have their place, but are equally a nuisance as you have to worry about theft, lock them, and return them at  a predetermined time.     I enjoyed the freedom of slowly moving about the city, checking out the cafe’s, soaking in the culture and simply walking  away from the vehicle when I felt it was appropriate.  This would simply not be a reality without the BIRD scooter.        I strongly encourage you to get together as a group (call it a gang to make it fun) and go on a evening tour of your  wonderful community before making your decision….       Kind Regards,     Chris Zmozynski  1.416.432.2428  chriszmozynski@gmail.com        Item 7-B 06/12/18 301 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sophie Rebeil <sophierebeil@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:54 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Regulations Good Morning,    My name is Sophie Rebeil and I am writing to you in regards to the regulations being imposed on Bird, the  transportation company. As a user of Bird regularly, I cannot tell you how incredibly innovative and helpful this platform  is. Not only is it a viable means of transportation around LA, it is also an eco‐friendly alternative to driving to my house,  office, and community. These regulations would inhibit the company to a point that would put an undue burden not  only on the company but also the citizens of Santa Monica. I highly encourage the city of Santa Monica to consider the  joy Bird has brought to so many people.     Best,  Sophie Rebeil    Item 7-B 06/12/18 302 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alan Goldberg Contractors <agelectric@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters I just received an email to Support bird scooters from Bird. They are a nuisance in our community. It’s bad enough we  have to do with the bike riders they don’t stop for any stop signs or obey any traffic laws. Now we have to deal with the  scooters. I believe the problem is not the local residents but the guests and Taurus they come in our community and do  not obey the laws. I had to put cameras in buying vehicles because of the stupid scooters and how unsafe the drivers  are. Besides the fact I trip over them on the sidewalk. I find them blocking my place of business, and I’m constantly in  fear of one of the irresponsible riders hitting my car and getting sued. I totally support cutting back in regulating these  unsafe and a legal scooters in our community. It’s just another bad idea. We are not San Francisco and have crap for  public transportation and need our cars. I understand there is some benefit for the community and some scooters  should remain.  I feel bird has done nothing but lie and deceive the community and the riders. They promised to send  me a helmet and never did. They are all about profit and not community safety I am glad the city of Santa Monica is  taking the steps . Now I see other scooter companies coming into my community. If we don’t take action now it will be  out‐of‐control like the homeless.      From  Alan Goldberg Contractor  Item 7-B 06/12/18 303 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Evan Ponter <evanponter@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:58 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save Bird As a member of this community, please do not stagnate innovation in our community. Bird is helping with congestion while giving people of Santa Monica an alternative to driving. Do the right thing and keep the city a hub for forward thinkers and dreamers of new ways to coexist. Item 7-B 06/12/18 304 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gregory Ginter <greg@ghgarch.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Ted Winterer Subject:Support Bird (& Lime) Scooters To City Council Members: We live and work in Santa Monica. We fully support more scooters as an alternative means of transport for the following reasons: 1. Takes cars off the road, both personal and cabs. I literally suggested to my wife yesterday that maybe we could now own only one car since most of our business and pleasure that we pursue in Santa Monica, could be done with walking, biking, birds and when absolutely needed a car service. 2. Reduces required parking. Instead of reducing the number of scooters, you should provide more parking areas for them so that they aren’t so haphazard. 3. Allows much better use of the train. People no longer have to decide between driving and taking the train with a car service to get to the final destination for the more remote parts of Santa Monica. 4. Efficient. I have discovered that the time it takes to get to my destination by car vs by scooter is essentially the same. Once you factor in traffic and parking, there is no reason to take a car. 5. Reopens downtown to me: I am no longer avoiding the downtown area since I can get in and out without the hassle of a car. I know there are problems with scooters, but reducing them doesn’t necessarily solve them. It only reduces the benefits for the entire city. Since I drive, walk, bike and now scooter, I see the safety issues. That said, I think the city should continue it’s effort to provide better biking/scooter/pedestrian lanes and further isolate them from cars. It is very frustrating and nerve wracking when driving to have to avoid bikers, scooter riders and pedestrians that don’t obey the traffic laws or share the lanes. The City Council should be spending it’s efforts on how to better integrate this new mode of transportation that solves many issues rather than how to limit it. Unfortunately, I cannot attend the hearing tonight, but want my support known. Sincerely, Greg Ginter Gregory Ginter, AIA Gregory H Ginter A R C H I T E C T 1525 Pearl Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Tel) 310-314-1984 Item 7-B 06/12/18 305 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 (Cell) 917-862-3388 greg@ghgarch.com www.ghgarch.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 306 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Kostantewicz <ckostantewicz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In Regards to the company Bird in Santa Monica Hello!   In regards to the issue of Bird Scooters, I’m curious as to the reasoning behind the ban. As a Los Angeles resident for  quite some time, I can already see how these scooters are changing the community, it’s stream lining the process for so  many that have to rely on the metro system in LA to get around. It’s a no brainer that as scooter usage increases and  spreads over California we’d inevitably see less traffic on the road, have less pollution, and be one step closer to living in  a society with renewable energy is undoubtably the future. Please don’t stunt this companies progress when their intent  is pure. This is the height of their prevalence and will need to continue growing if they want to stand up against motor  vehicles.     Please Help Keep California Green!    Item 7-B 06/12/18 307 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alan Goldberg Contractors <agelectric@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:03 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooter task force I think the city of Santa Monica should implement a bird scooter task force and have the Bird company pay for it. The  purpose should be to enforce the laws of the road for Tammy to scooter riders as of now they are unsafe they break  every traffic law they don’t wear helmets they’re constantly riding on the sidewalk there parking them in places they  shouldn’t and I feel that bird does not take responsibility for their scooters or they’re wider his actions. It is not fair that  we are accountable for our actions yet. Scooter gets a pass. I run through a stop sign with my truck I get a traffic ticket  but these irresponsible riders on scooters are not held accountable. Maybe for every traffic ticket the police raids  against someone illegally riding a scooter the registered owner should also be held accountable with a fine as well     From  Alan Goldberg Contractor  Item 7-B 06/12/18 308 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Evelyn Tran <evelyn.m.tran@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds Hi,    I love having birds around. They are extremely useful, as there is not enough parking I Santa Monica. In fact, if there  were more birds around not less, I would more likely opt to take the metro to work!    Best,  Evelyn  Item 7-B 06/12/18 309 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Fallon Seymon <fallonseymon@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:09 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Birds!!! Hey,    I work in Santa Monica and use birds almost daily!      Please reconsider not removing any of them.  It has made life so much more convenient for the workers in samo.    Thank you!    ‐Fallon  Item 7-B 06/12/18 310 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sophie Waldvogel <sophiewaldvogel89@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:16 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sophia Newman Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 311 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Harris <scottoharris@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:18 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support Birds I wanted to write in support of Birds in Santa Monica, and to tell you I oppose any limiting of the number of birds on the  streets!  Thanks!    Scott Harris  730 San Vicente blvd  Sm 90402    Sent from my iPad  Item 7-B 06/12/18 312 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jordan Dykstra <jdykstra34@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:30 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:government over-regulation To whom it may concern, I am deeply concerned over Santa Monica's proposal to diminish the available bird scooters by 2/3. this is typical santa monica government overstepping. Let the free market flourish, let us use sustainable transportation, and get out of our way. - a concerned citizen Item 7-B 06/12/18 313 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:monkscribe@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:39 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird My question is simple. Would you rather have my car clog up the streets, or a Bird? I use the Bird every day and my car stays home. I think the math is easy. And those who complain about Birds lying are not in step with the times are the very ones whose cars cause traffic and CO2 emissions to rise. We need more, not less, Birds. Thank you Aleks Horvat Item 7-B 06/12/18 314 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Clint Johnson <clintwjohnson@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Plenty of Birds in Santa Monica I'm a Santa Monica resident and I work in Venice. Thank you for all your hard work as Santa Monica is a great place to live. I use Birds to travel home from work rather drive (I carpool in). One of the issues I have is finding a Bird at rush hour. Please do not pass an ordinance that limits the number of Bird scooters they can put on the roadways. If there are not enough Birds available then I'll have to go back to driving. Thanks, Clint Johnson Item 7-B 06/12/18 315 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:CHARLSEY MORGAN <charlseymorgan@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooter 🛴 The bird scooter has been a valuable part of my commute to and from work at UCLA in Santa Monica. I use them often  especially after work when I am tired from a long shift. Please allow us to keep the number we have as it is already often  difficult to find one. (Since they have increased the fleet size, it is much more convenient). Several of us here at the  hospital use them on a regular basis. They cut down on our parking fees make our lives much easier. My husband and I  also use them for errands around town all the time. We are always careful not to ride on the sidewalks and we wear our  helmets.     Charlsey Morgan     Item 7-B 06/12/18 316 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kim Drobny <kdrobny@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:43 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:the Shared Mobility Pilot Program Dear City Council    I am in support of the new Shared Mobility Pilot Program ordinance. I believe most concerns have been addressed for  the safety, peace and wellbeing of the city.  I’ve been very concerned about the safety of our public streets and  sidewalks.  It is astonishing  the lack of etiquette and knowledge of the rules of the road especially those riding on  sidewalks.  More education and enforcement is the key and I applaud the effort.    I think the Pilot Program is a good start in introducing sensible regulation.     Yours Sincerely,  Kim Drobny  Santa Monica    councilmtgitems@smgov.net    Item 7-B 06/12/18 317 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:jmatute@gmail.com on behalf of Santa Monica Forward <santamonicaforward@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:48 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Fwd: Santa Monica Forward Statement Shared Dockless Vehicles: Safer Streets Paramount; Dockless has a Lead Role in a New Model for Mobility ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Santa Monica Forward <santamonicaforward@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 8:43 AM Subject: Santa Monica Forward Statement Shared Dockless Vehicles: Safer Streets Paramount; Dockless has a Lead Role in a New Model for Mobility To: ted.winterer@smgov.net, terry.oday@smgov.net, gleam.davis@smgov.net, sue.himmelrich@smgov.net, pam.oconnor@smgov.net, tony.vazquez@smgov.net, Kevin McKeown <kevin@mckeown.net> Cc: clerk@smgov.net, rick.cole@smgov.net, Francie Stefan <francie.stefan@smgov.net> Honorable Councilmembers, We thank City Staff’s thoughtful consideration of how to engage new dockless shared mobility operators in a way that achieves those goals. We strongly agree with the values the City has expressed to frame the policy context:  Put people and safety first.  Give all people access to mobility choices.  Pioneer a clean mobility future.  Design great streets for health and wellbeing.  Leverage private sector innovation in new mobility that serves community needs.  Strengthen government services with data-driven decision-making. Transportation accounts for 64% of Santa Monica’s greenhouse gas emissions. The City should do everything in its power to help people find ways to get around without emitting pollution and getting stuck in traffic. It must do so while protecting the most vulnerable users of our streets: people walking, biking and now scooting. The key focal point of debate has been on the merits and methods of capping the size of dockless shared fleets. Arbitrary caps on fleet size are not necessary nor sufficient to ensure ubiquitous mobility options and safety for all. A low cap will harm users, requiring them to walk longer distances to access a dockless shared mobility device. Because there are roughly 700 blocks in Santa Monica, a cap of 500 would mean that if the mobility devices were universally distributed, a typical user would have to walk at least 1.5 blocks on average to access a device. In practice, it will be often much higher, as dockless bikes and scooters will concentrate at busy destinations like downtown and the beach. Furthermore, more operators is not necessarily better. Few users will have three apps on their phones, and will pass several devices on the way to the device of their preferred provider. Fewer operators with more vehicles Item 7-B 06/12/18 318 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 per operator makes the service more accessible, ensures less unnecessary clutter of duplicative fleets, and increases accountability. For these reasons, the council should consider one or two operators instead of three, and either higher caps or caps based on device utilization rather static and arbitrary numbers. Furthermore, the proposed regulations should consider device characteristics such as size and weight. A key challenge with dockless mobility devices is that some users leave the devices in sidewalks or in ADA access zones. Devices that are smaller or lighter and easier to move from these zones provide helpful samaritans opportunity to assist Santa Monica in managing the beginning stages of new, popular, and sustainable transportation options. Regardless of whether the council recommends one or more providers, the City should require providers to make real-time vehicle position data publicly available in a standards-based format. The data should be in the GBFS bikeshare data format, which is the standard used by Breeze/Westside Bike Connect, and other dockless vehicle providers. A link to the GBFS data repository should be released to the City, which can publish the information and work with third-party apps so that dockless shared mobility devices from multiple providers are shown alongside new and long-standing sustainable transportation options such as Breeze Bikeshare, Big Blue Bus, and Metro buses. Santa Monica Forward Mobility Task Force For more information on Santa Monica Forward's safe & sustainable mobility advocacy, see our February 2018 Position Paper on Mobility & Transit. -- We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica. SantaMonicaForward.org -- We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica. SantaMonicaForward.org Item 7-B 06/12/18 319 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Anna Gurrola <annagg292008@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:51 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Anna Gurrola Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 320 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Tamir ElSahy <tamirelsahy@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:49 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Tamir Elsahy Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 321 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Spiegel <mjspiegel@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:51 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Set the BIRD free Dear Santa Monica,  This is a beautiful city! Filled with all types of people, personalities and picturesque places. We welcome everyone far  and wide to enjoy the luxuries of this great Oceanside community. So when a new species came to town we were  absolutely in love! The BIRDs arrived and suddenly we were exploring places we normally wouldn’t be able to get to.  Need a place to get lunch, but don’t have enough time? We take a bird!  Need to meet a friend but can’t afford to sit in  traffic and look for parking? Take a Bird! Want to catch the sunset but cant make it by foot? TAKE A BIRD! This new  mode of transportation has been one of the best city advances in our most recent memory. The ability to hop on and  hop off has been a joy. Not only for its convenience but as a community talking point ‐ getting everyone excited about  the future. Why would you want to limit something that has brought so many people the happiness to be free as Birds!  Don’t clip our wings! We don’t need less of these on the streets ‐ we need more!     With appreciation for new developments,     Michael Spiegel  A Santa Monica Resident      Item 7-B 06/12/18 322 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kelleher, Alan <akelleher@cooley.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:54 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴 Hello,  I support your efforts to add, and enforce, regulation to the chaos Bird and their type are adding to our community. I  also support Bird as a service provider but really feel that they need to operate within the boundaries as everybody else  does rather than pushing a ‘market disrupter’ approach attempt to avoid the burden of having to have established dock  spaces etc.    Please continue adding more bike lanes wherever possible.    Thank you    Alan Kelleher    From: hello@bird.co <hello@bird.co>   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 5:27 PM  To: Kelleher, Alan <akelleher@cooley.com>  Subject: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴  Join us Tuesday, June 12th at 5pm at Santa Monica City Hall. SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Santa Monica Bird Riders, We need your help. Remember the thrill of your first Bird ride? This experience may be endangered for many in the community. Santa Monica’s City Council is considering new regulations that would significantly impact your ability to choose alternative transportation options such as Bird in Santa Monica. Join us for Item 7-B 06/12/18 323 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 a rally in support of access to sustainable transportation in Santa Monica. TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 5:00PM SANTA MONICA CITY HALL 1685 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 CLICK HERE TO ATTEND & SUPPORT The proposal before Council would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work we have done with the community to reduce emissions and congestion in the city. This will hurt your ability to conveniently find a Bird. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital if we want to compete with the convenience of the car. It’s essential that the City Council hears from the people of Santa Monica who rely on Bird as a convenient and affordable means of sustainable transportation. We hope you will encourage them to say NO to these proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation. If you are able to attend the rally or speak at the Council hearing after the rally, please follow the link above. You can also send email comments to our city leaders at: councilmtgitems@smgov.net Finally, thank you for helping make Bird a tremendous success in Santa Monica. Together, you have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. Item 7-B 06/12/18 324 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 Sincerely, Bird About Bird Bird is an electric-scooter sharing community that allows people to get around cities affordably and quickly. When the Birds’ batteries run low, a community of Chargers picks them up, charges them at their residence, and puts them out early the next morning. Rental Agreement Terms of Service Privacy Policy Support Unsubscribe © BIRD 406 Broadway Ste 369, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Item 7-B 06/12/18 325 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 4 This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient, please be advised that the content of this message is subject to access, review and disclosure by the sender's Email System Administrator. Item 7-B 06/12/18 326 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Cherie Kalisher <cheriekalisher@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:58 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Hi. Please don’t limit birds. The bird scooter is great. They’re efficient and helpful. Please say no to any legislation limiting their number or use.  Thanks.     Sent from my Typewriter   Item 7-B 06/12/18 327 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dylan Landon <dylandon24@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:00 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD MUST STAY AS IS!!!! Best thing in the world!! I come to Santa Monica EXTRA because I know getting around is so easy and fun! And I tell  people the same 5x a day!    Dylan Landon   Item 7-B 06/12/18 328 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Peter Greenwald <golook@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:08 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Bird Alive To whom it may concern I am a proud Santa Monica resident and rely on Bird scooters for my transportation needs. They are convenient and greatly reduce CO emissions. Sincerely Peter Greenwald 1433 14th St Santa Monica CA 90404 Cell: 815-528-4293 Item 7-B 06/12/18 329 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Charlotte Wills <charlotte.wills02@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:14 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird’s in Santa Monica   Dear Santa Monica City Council,     I have recently heard of your plans to reduce the amount of Birds in the streets. Many Santa Monica residents rely on  birds as a means of transport and it has undoubtably reduced the amount of cars on the road, especially in the weekend.  This results in less carbon emissions and overall assisted in working towards a healthier world. Birds are not only a  sustainable means of transport but they bring joy to the people and allow those who don’t have personal transport a  freedom to get around. I strongly object your plan to propose low static caps on Birds. This form of sustainable transport  has been one of the best most innovative technologies to grace Santa Monica.    Regards,  A frequent Bird user      Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 330 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Barlow (Bird) <support@bird.co> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:25 AM Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:Santa Monica - I don’t get you sometimes! But I do get Bird. ##- Please type your reply above this line -## You are registered as a CC on this request (151985). Reply to this email to add a comment to the request. Michael Barlow Jun 12, 09:24 PDT NP! > On Jun 12, 2018, at 9:21 AM, Gerson <support@bird.co> wrote: > > Hi Michael, > > We appreciate the support! We are definitely trying to provide a safe, eco-friendly, and fun form of transportation. We look forward to being able to operate freely and responsibly in the city of Santa Monica, and continue to provide you with enough Birds to get you around town! > > — > Thank you, > Team Bird > >> On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 07:39 am, <m_barlow@me.com> Michael Barlow wrote: >> >> I’ve lived in Santa Monica for 3 years and love so many aspects of you, but limiting the amount of electric scooters 🛴 just seems silly. If anything, you should limit the amount of out of town copycats (those new lime green ones) not punish a local business / start-ups. Bird’s both created local jobs and awesome local experiences. I used to Uber everywhere, now I Bird. So does my fiancé. So do a lot of my friends. Birds make it fun and easy to be outside again. >> >> There are other ways to manage congestion, and complaints around these scooters being left in driveways, etc. Happy to think up a dozen ideas for you hear with my public policy degree but I’m busy creating jobs in your community as well so will leave the idea creation to you. But be creative and not heavy handed. Work with your entrepreneurs. Your community and your kids will appreciate it. Item 7-B 06/12/18 331 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 >> >> There are many systemic issues here in Santa Monica and Bird, just because it’s the shiny new thing / flavor of the month, doesn’t deserve the amount of attention that you seem to be putting into it. >> >> They even give our free helmets. >> >> Sincerely, >> Michael Barlow >> Michael Barlow Jun 12, 07:40 PDT I’ve lived in Santa Monica for 3 years and love so many aspects of you, but limiting the amount of electric scooters 🛴 just seems silly. If anything, you should limit the amount of out of town copycats (those new lime green ones) not punish a local business / start-ups. Bird’s both created local jobs and awesome local experiences. I used to Uber everywhere, now I Bird. So does my fiancé. So do a lot of my friends. Birds make it fun and easy to be outside again. There are other ways to manage congestion, and complaints around these scooters being left in driveways, etc. Happy to think up a dozen ideas for you hear with my public policy degree but I’m busy creating jobs in your community as well so will leave the idea creation to you. But be creative and not heavy handed. Work with your entrepreneurs. Your community and your kids will appreciate it. There are many systemic issues here in Santa Monica and Bird, just because it’s the shiny new thing / flavor of the month, doesn’t deserve the amount of attention that you seem to be putting into it. They even give our free helmets. Sincerely, Michael Barlow [R5DZWX-36OG] Item 7-B 06/12/18 332 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Adler <adler@bandkla.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds in Santa Monica We love our Birds. They create an incredibly atmosphere for the city, and seem to have brought a lot of life to our  wonderful town. I grew up here (and am 40 now), and love this new resurgence of life. Most people seem really  respectful with them as we are a bike friendly city anyways.     Michael Adler  Berwick & Kovacik Inc. 6300 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1410 Los Angeles, CA 90048 310-432-1466 Direct 310-913-3375 Mobile  310-870-1675 Fax  adler@bandkla.com    Item 7-B 06/12/18 333 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christina Jennings <cjennings23@ymail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save Bird in Santa Monica Good morning,    My name is Christina Jennings and I am a current Santa Monica resident. I recently began using bird scooters as a means  of transportation around the city in an attempt to reduce my driving time and reduce the present issue with lack of  parking around the city.    The proposal before Council which is being discussed today would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by  nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work the company has done with the community to reduce emissions and  congestion in the city. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to  reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the  road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital to the efforts of Bird.    Please do not limit the number of bird scooters within the city as it would be damaging to the community of riders and  users.    Regards,   Christina Jennings  Pepperdine University | MBA 2018  P: 408‐722‐0586  E: christina.jennings@pepperdine.edu  Item 7-B 06/12/18 334 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:monicaknorr <monicaknorr@comcast.net> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:31 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooter Initiative To whom it may concern: I am writing in to express my concern over the new regulation proposal over the bird scooters. Bird scooters have significantly improved my way of transportation and I rely on them daily as a means of transportation. In the past 2 months, I have made the decision to get rid of my car in order to improve my green footprint. I take the bird scooter to/from the 17th street metro station Monday - Friday to get to work and back. I also frequently take them to get around Santa Monica. Birds are a reliable, cheap, and convenient form of transportation. Access to Bird scooters helped influence my decision to get rid of my car. I know many others who also rely on these scooters to get around. It would be a disfavor to regulate the amount of these scooters available. Monica Knorr (425) 223-8201 Santa Monica Resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 335 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:33 AM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Bird scooters affecting quality of life Council‐    The below email was entered into GO last week to be followed up by Code Enforcement staff but Ms. Avila also asked  that I share with you in advance of tonight’s Council meeting.    Thank you,    Stephanie   From: Linda Piera‐Avila [mailto:lindap_a@verizon.net]   Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 9:35 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: lindap_a@verizon.net  Subject: Bird scooters affecting quality of life Dear City Council Members, Here is a photo of a Bird scooter parked in front of my apartment building at 1424 12th St. It is on a cemented park of the parkway that connects the street to the walkway that serves my building. I often use this area to place my husband’s wheelchair or walker when getting him into or out of the car. (I can access this part of the curb about half the time). I know I don’t own the sidewalk or parkway, but I am a taxpaying resident. Bird, on the other hand, is a for profit enterprise using our common areas to make money. I believe I and the other residents should have priority using the sidewalks and parkways. In my case it’s an even greater inconvenience when the Birds are in my way as I have to maneuver a wheelchair or walker. This may sound inconsequential, but Bird scooters are really is affecting our quality of life, in several ways: 1) They impede the right of way of pedestrians when left on sidewalks and of cars when left in the street or gutter. 2) They are traffic and pedestrian hazards as many riders operate the Birds very unsafely and some even like to taunt motorists. These are not toys! 3) It is demoralizing for a company to just come into town and take over via guerrilla tactics to make money. 4) They are a visual blight when strewn all over the place. The only good thing about the Birds is that they don’t pollute. Now, if they or another company could set up their operation like the Bike Share program does, it would be a vast improvement. They need dedicated docks and riders need to sign an agreement to observe safety and traffic rules. Further, I would urge you to seek another company to give the contract to. Do not reward Bird’s bad behavior. Lastly, a few months ago as I was pushing my husband in his wheelchair along Broadway going east from Lincoln, I had to swerve repeatedly to go around all the Birds strewn on the sidewalk. I should be able to go down the sidewalk unimpeded. Thank you for reading. Item 7-B 06/12/18 336 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 Linda Piera-Avila 1424 12th St. Apt. E Santa Monica Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 337 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:34 AM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Shared Mobility Pilot Program Staff Report Available for Review Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Than you,    Stephanie     From: Paula Kayton [mailto:pekayton@gmail.com]   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 4:37 PM  To: Santa Monica City Manager's Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Cc: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Re: Shared Mobility Pilot Program Staff Report Available for Review  If the city has money to spend on modes of transportation within the city I suggest they spend it on bus service. The BBB keeps removing bus service to the residents of this city because they say it is not paying for itself. I used to be able to take the bus around the city but the routes in the northern part of the city have been mostly eliminated. I now need to drive more places.and having dockless electric devices will not help. Also having the electric scooters as an alternate transportation vehicle has made Santa Monica a very dangerous place for pedestrians trying to walk on the sidewalks. Paula Kayton 722 Adelaide Place santa Monica On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 2:29 PM, City of Santa Monica <manager.mailbox@smgov.net> wrote: Santa Monica City Council will hear the item on Tuesday, June 12. View this email in your browser Brought to you by the City of Santa Monica Item 7-B 06/12/18 338 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 June 11, 2018 Dear Paula, At its meeting tomorrow night, the Santa Monica City Council will consider a proposed shared mobility pilot program for dockless electric devices in Santa Monica. The staff report is now available for you to review. We know Santa Monicans care deeply about transportation options and our public spaces, and share a commitment to becoming a truly multi-modal city that offers a wide variety of safe and convenient choices for residents and visitors to get around. We hope you'll take a moment to review what City staff is proposing in advance of Council's discussion and vote tomorrow. Santa Monica City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Thank you for staying engaged with the City on issues you care about. We'll send an update on Council's action after tomorrow's meeting. Read the staff report Item 7-B 06/12/18 339 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 Follow the City of Santa Monica to get daily updates! City of Santa Monica Santa Monica City Hall 1685 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 You signed up for email communications from the City of Santa Monica from one of our departments. If you would no longer like to receive emails, unsubscribe from this list. You can also update your preferences. Item 7-B 06/12/18 340 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:34 AM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: undocked urban transportation vehicles Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thank you,    Stephanie       From: Erin M [mailto:aery1@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 5:38 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: undocked urban transportation vehicles  Hello, I'm writing to ask you to please put some reasonable limits on the Bird and Lime scooters and bikes. The scooters are a hazard to pedestrians, cars, and themselves. I see people riding on sidewalks, running stop signs and red lights, and almost colliding with pedestrians and cars every single day. And then when people are done with them, they just leave them in the middle of the sidewalk, impacting the ability of folks with mobility challenges to move through the city. I like that we have sustainable transportation options, but there needs to be better traffic violation and helmet enforcement and somehow we need to stop users from leaving them in the way. The Lime bikes are just as bad for being left in the middle of the sidewalk. Thank you, Erin McIntire aery1@yahoo.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 341 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Glen Polson <glenp@cpsincla.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:34 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Council Members, I am a business owner in Santa Monica and I strongly support the wide distribution of the birds. I truly believe that these scooters help lower the number of cars on the road and get people out of their homes visiting local businesses. I understand some of the negatives about having a large number of scooter on sidewalks, but the positives greatly outnumber the negatives. Please do not limit the growth of the growth of the Bird scooter program. Thank you, Glen Polson Glen Polson Creative Product Sourcing  3130 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555  Santa Monica, CA 90403  office: (310) 845‐1154  www.cpsincla.com        Item 7-B 06/12/18 342 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:35 AM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Bird & Lime restrictions Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thank you,    Stephanie       From: B C [mailto:bccanali@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 6:53 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Bird & Lime restrictions  Dear council, It's abundantly clear that Santa Monica wants people out of their cars and using public transportation and walking. Scooters, bicycles and the like are the perfect way for people to move around the city without all of the stifling car traffic that is hounding Santa Monica. Lime and Bird provide an integral service to the community of West LA and Santa Monica and are great for the "last mile" problem that public transportation often leave citizens . I was thrilled to see Bird and Lime scooters in Santa Monica. Sometimes they can be a little annoying, and we do need proper laws, but I've heard the city council is considering arbitrary caps on the total number of scooters. Please reject this proposal and let the market help you determine the total number needed. This will ensure that scooters remain an affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly way to get around town for everyone and most importantly help alleviate the intolerable car traffic and pollution we face everyday. Thank you for your time, BC Virus-free. www.avast.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 343 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brendan Granger <grangerb@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:35 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird support As a resident of Santa Monica, I am asking you to please not place undue restrictions on the supply of Bird scooters in our city. The availability of Bird scooters makes it easier for me to take the bus to work, and cuts down on the number of trips I need to take by car, particularly to congested areas like downtown Santa Monica. If the supply of Birds is artificially held too low it will be more difficult to use this innovative new service, that has the potential to greatly improve safety and air quality in our city. Thank you, Brendan Granger Item 7-B 06/12/18 344 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:35 AM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Get rid of Bird Scooters Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thank you,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Linda Sypien [mailto:sprkystanley@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 7:11 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Get rid of Bird Scooters    Dear City Council Members,    I know you have a meeting tomorrow about the Bird Scooters. I wish you would follow San Francisco’s lead  and get rid  of them! If that is not possible please, PLEASE limit their use. My friend was hit by one two weeks ago and badly  damaged her hand by a bird used on the sidewalk. She is now wearing a hand brace. I was almost struck by one as well  on the sidewalk and I’ve seen senior citizens get off balance when trying to avoid them as well.    Also, I have seen numerous riders blow throw stop signs and cars swerving to avoid accidents. The company should be  punished for not making it mandatory to have a driver’s License to sign up and use them. Each scooter should have a  place where there is a card swipe like on a credit card machine. Each rider would have to swipe their driver’s license  before use. That way elementary school kids could not be riding them so hazardously.    I know the city wants to cut down on traffic but this is not a safe way. One thing I would suggest is having more crossing  guards near the promenade and all the city parking lots. Cars are constantly stopped when trying to enter the parking  garages by people walking one or two at a time. When there are crossing guards, the pedestrians are stop periodically to  let cars get into the lot and therefore free up the traffic jams. The crossing guards in the intersections really help too! I  suggest you have many more of them. They really help keep traffic moving!    Thank you for listening!    Linda Stanley        Sent from my iPad  Item 7-B 06/12/18 345 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ohara Price <oharabree@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:35 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, jeff price -Ohara Price Item 7-B 06/12/18 346 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:36 AM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: scooters in SM / Lime company email Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thank you,    Stephanie       From: J. Tentloff [mailto:tentloff@yahoo.com]   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 8:17 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: scooters in SM / Lime company email  Today I received an email from the Lime scooter company urging me to use a form on their website to send a pre-configured message to the SM city council in light of the upcoming hearing. This pre- written message spoke about my wish to reject any limitations on scooter numbers. Because I disagree with this message I changed the default text to say “I support limitations on scooter numbers, and I support the enforcement of safe riding rules, such as no riding on the sidewalks” When trying to submit this changed message the website threw an error saying “This campaign is not available in your area.” I am in ZIP 90401. Is the Lime company suppressing the voices of dissenting SM residents? Item 7-B 06/12/18 347 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Max <maxwell@emaximize.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:37 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Save Bird in Santa Monica! �� No resident likes BIRD.  They are awful.    From: hello@bird.co [mailto:hello@bird.co]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:25 AM  To: maxwell@emaximize.com  Subject: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴  Join us Tuesday, June 12th at 5pm at Santa Monica City Hall. SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Santa Monica Bird Riders, We need your help. Remember the thrill of your first Bird ride? This experience may be endangered for many in the community. Santa Monica’s City Council is considering new regulations that would significantly impact your ability to choose alternative transportation options such as Bird in Santa Monica. Join us for a rally in support of access to sustainable transportation in Santa Monica. TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 5:00PM SANTA MONICA CITY HALL 1685 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 Item 7-B 06/12/18 348 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 CLICK HERE TO ATTEND & SUPPORT The proposal before Council would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work we have done with the community to reduce emissions and congestion in the city. This will hurt your ability to conveniently find a Bird. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital if we want to compete with the convenience of the car. It’s essential that the City Council hears from the people of Santa Monica who rely on Bird as a convenient and affordable means of sustainable transportation. We hope you will encourage them to say NO to these proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation. If you are able to attend the rally or speak at the Council hearing after the rally, please follow the link above. You can also send email comments to our city leaders at: councilmtgitems@smgov.net Finally, thank you for helping make Bird a tremendous success in Santa Monica. Together, you have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. Sincerely, Bird Item 7-B 06/12/18 349 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 About Bird Bird is an electric-scooter sharing community that allows people to get around cities affordably and quickly. When the Birds’ batteries run low, a community of Chargers picks them up, charges them at their residence, and puts them out early the next morning. Rental Agreement Terms of Service Privacy Policy Support Unsubscribe © BIRD 406 Broadway Ste 369, Santa Monica, CA 90401 The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been mov ed, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. Item 7-B 06/12/18 350 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Logan Cahoon <logancahoon@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:39 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Birds are a problem Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has made it worse. As a resident of Main Street/Ocean Park, it is hard to walk down sidewalks without tripping over these scooters. They have become litter, and dangerous as the riders regularly ride double and on sidewalks. Bird has NOT proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. This is angering residents. I regularly see scooters disables by having their brake wires clipped by residents. This vigilante action, I’m afraid, will severely worsen over the summer. Please take steps to significantly regulate bird and lime in Santa Monica. Thank you, Arthur Cahoon Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 351 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ted Helfrich <thelfrich@prkln.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:39 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Edward Helfrich Item 7-B 06/12/18 352 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dave Guralnick <ralnick@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:41 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Capping the number of scooters won't solve your problem I live and work in Santa Monica and I can't understand why you'd want to cap the number of scooters. As I see it the city has a few issues with them: 1. Reckless driving 2. Careless parking 3. You want more tax revenue Capping the number of scooters solves none of these issues, is probably unenforceable, and makes the service less useful. Instead consider permitting scooters without a cap (i.e. collect a fee for a sticker), and ticketing users more heavily when they drive or park recklessly. Bird now requires users to photograph the parked scooter - they could share this data for ticketing purposes and build a system that allows the city to ticket whomever last rode the scooter and parked it improperly. Thanks for your consideration, Dave Item 7-B 06/12/18 353 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Glenn Roberts <glennemail@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:46 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Related to electric scooters: As a visitor to your city ... Hello! I very much enjoyed spending time with my nephews in your city during a  visit earlier this year. We all rented  electric scooters from a service called Bird to zip along the beach pathways, extending the range of what we could see  and do in Santa Monica. I let all of my friends know what a great experience this was, and I have since been delighted to  see Bird and Lime Bike electric scooter services find their way up north to the SF Bay communities near where I work  and live.     I understand you are considering curtailing Bird services, which I think is a mistake. I also drive an electric vehicle and I  strongly believe in the environmental and economic benefits of supporting electric vehicle usage and economic  empowerment. Being able to quickly zip from the beach to a beachfront business, without contributing smog or  congestion, has clear and undeniable benefits for your city and others. As a happy visitor to your city I hope you will  make the right choice for your city businesses, visitors and residents alike.     Thanks!    ‐Glenn    Glenn Roberts Jr.   (I am an SF area resident and science writer for a national lab.)    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 354 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Celly Toro <cellytoro21@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:47 AM To:councilmtgitems I personally feel that you guys should keep each bird scooter you have. Me being a tourist loved this idea and actually  wanted to travel more often to Los angeles and Santa Monica for these scooters. I found them convenient because 1  their everywhere, two its hard to find parking out there and you waste so much more gas and polluting the air by using  your automobile. These scooters have actually grabbed my family’s attention so much and we live over 200 miles away  and loved the idea of them that we have traveled over there more often to use these scooters    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 355 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Grant Bach <grantbach@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:54 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds Please do not limit the birds in the city of Santa Monica. I and many of my friends use it to commute to school (SMC) or work on a daily basis. Saving us money that would be allocated to ubers or gas, as well as reducing traffic and helping the environment. Along with that it offers a way for individuals like myself to make money charging the birds, I have an unpaid internship and make money on the side charging birds. If you reduce the amount of birds it will mean it will become harder to find birds to charge. Please increase the amount of birds Sincerely, Grant Item 7-B 06/12/18 356 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:David Melin <davidmmelin@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:55 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Santa Monica Bird rider Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 357 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Courtney Harold <ccharold@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:55 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please save Bird      Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 358 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Veronica Sykes <vasykes@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:57 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters I think they should have to pay for bike lane expansion if they are positioning themselves as good for the environment and not just their own pockets. Get Bird to support the infrastructure to make scooters safer on city streets then they can have more scooters. I like the idea of the scooters and use them myself, but if they want to change how people get around in a city they should cover the cost to make it safer and more convenient for their users. Make bird pay for expanded bike lanes! -Veronica Sykes Resident 1600 Oak Street Santa Monica, CA Item 7-B 06/12/18 359 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Gerhardt <scott@thebsgcompany.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:00 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds - please vote no to restrictions I’m sure you are getting a lot of emails, but let me just tell you the short version of my story: I’d been unemployed for almost 4 years and had filed for disability due to debilitating mental conditions. I was completely broke and at my wits end. When Bird came around I signed up to be a charger. It changed my life. I’ve been able to actually make some money now and start working on fishing my life out of the toilet. But I accrued thousands of dollars in debt and I have a long way to go. If you add the restrictions on these scooters, you will effectively condemn my life back to mediocrity. It’s my birthday today (6/12). I turned 42. It’s the first birthday in years I can remember feeling some hope for the future. Please let me keep that hope. Bird isn’t the problem. It’s riders who don’t follow the rules. Don’t restrict Bird. You’ll make a lot more money AND improve the public safety by cracking down on the existing laws and giving out tickets. Sidewalk riding, underage riding, and double riding are all huge issues. Tickets will bring in a lot of money for the city and teach people the hard way they need to follow the rules. When you have to start paying traffic tickets, you start behaving the laws much faster. Thank you for your consideration. Just remember that restricting these scooters will have a massive effect on the local economy and won’t do anything to show riders you’re serious about safety. Don’t make a rash, knee- jerk decision on this. Vote no. Scott Gerhardt Item 7-B 06/12/18 360 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:glenn darby <glennheidi1984@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD Scooters and others, too As long a they are safe and have guidelines these types of transportation are the future to getting around. So lets welcome and regulate them. Glenn Resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 361 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Montgomery <mikemontgom@aol.co.uk> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooter Proposals To whom it may concern: My name is Michael Montgomery, and I am a resident of Santa Monica. I understand the Council are considering new regulations that will limit access and availability of Bird scooters, and I would like to register my disapproval for this proposal. Sustainable emission-free alternatives to public transportation or cars are imperative, and as a regular Bird user this will significantly impact my ability to commute through my City. Thank you for taking the time to read this email, I hope it will make some difference. Michael Montgomery 310.347.9071 Item 7-B 06/12/18 362 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Evan Thomas <evanthomas1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Fix the homeless problem, not Bird I'm shocked that the city council is entertaining any hearing aside from one related to the homeless. The homeless are the biggest crisis this city is facing and we're wasting time debating about Bird? Please get your priorities straight. Item 7-B 06/12/18 363 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Boyd <matthewburchboyd@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds in Santa Monica, I support them Santa Monica City Council, I support the bird scooters. I am turning 50 this year and have been a Santa Monica resident for 20 years. I'm amazed at some of the new business models like bird and another example of Rover which is a dog walking app service. People are making income and even a living by charging scooters, repairing scooters, walking dogs all from these app based businesses. It does seem like a trend of the future that all of us are not quite used too yet. For the scooter regulations that the council is considering, I would like to note that our community being citizens and travelers are using the services heavily. I think it is part of our future. I think rather than curbing this endeavor we may need to look at the concerns our citizens have about keeping the scooters safe and parked out of public right away. I think perhaps asking/enforcing the businesses to monitor their scooter placement during the day could be an added element. Perhaps fines for excessive right away violations but I hope you do not put a heavy restriction on the number of scooters as they are clearing being used by the people. Thank you and Kindest Regards, Matt Boyd Item 7-B 06/12/18 364 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Felisa Wiley <felisawiley@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:07 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Birds in Santa Monica! Birds are a sustainable way of transporting to and from work. I no longer have to drive my car, have cut my commute in half because I can avoid traffic, and am also being environmentally friendly. If anything, maybe you can have Bird set up Bird Racks (like bike racks) around Santa Monica if the issue is them being left on sidewalks. Getting rid of Birds is holding companies back from being innovative and sustainable, and slowing them down by hindering their ability to come up with new ideas and trends. I vote for innovation and sustainability, I hope you do, too. Thank you, Felisa Wiley Item 7-B 06/12/18 365 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Griffen Harris <harris.griffen@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:09 AM To:councilmtgitems; hello@bird.co Subject:Bird use in Santa Monica Hello Santa Monica City Council members, I'd like to drop in and reflect on my use of Bird scooters in Santa Monica. First, I think they provide a brilliant alternative to vehicles, bicycles and walking. They're efficient and both environmentally- and user-friendly. That said, instead of cutting down on the Bird scooter supply in Santa Monica by two thirds, perhaps we impose sanctions to those riders who leave them in unsafe/inappropriate locations once finished with their rides. I understand they are making it difficult for street crews to clean, pedestrians to navigate sidewalks safely, cars to park/drive safely and other modes of public transit to do the same. That is due to human error, not a Bird company error. And like all human errors, we can work together to improve them. Please don't cut down on the Bird scooter supply. They provide so many citizens with a viable, affordable and safe mode of alternative transportation that serves to benefit the environment, as well as the city's transit/parking situation. Let's focus instead on enforcing the ways that riders park their scooters once finished with their ride. I hope the meeting goes well on June 12th and that a mutually beneficial resolution can be reached. Good luck out there. Best, Griffen Harris Freelance Producer | Assistant Camera 424.278.0229 harris.griffen@gmail.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 366 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Thomas McLaughlin <tmclaughlin@lasertrolley.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:09 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Dear Santa Monica Council:     I am a constant traveler in Santa Monica and as a retiree (I do not use the bird) I have seen the benefit of less traffic due  to the introduction of the bird as an alternate fun means of local transportation. It would seem that the council should  be doing everything possible to support their use and not try to limit such an advantageous partial solution to the city’s  growing transportation problems.     Respectfully,       Tom McLaughlin  (914) 373 9024  tmclaughlin@lasertrolley.com           Item 7-B 06/12/18 367 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:GARY MADONNA <garymadonna@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:19 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird support Dear Councilman,  Please don’t let the scared voices of a few who don’t like change keep you from allowing companies like Bird and Lime  to come in and push the boundaries in order to reduce emissions and provide a true alternative form of transportation  in Los Angeles. Instead of limiting their fleet, which would water down the concept of convenient alternative  transportation, why don’t you think of some common sense regulations to address the problems of safety and parking?  How about requiring them to incorporate a helmet hook that locks with the scooter? And, since they are gps driven, why  don’t you require them to write software that doesn’t let them end the ride and lock without being in a pre‐determined  gps distance from a doorway or driveway?     As a progressive city please lead the nation in figuring out how to embrace the future. Remember when cars were  introduced all the horse carriage people didn’t like it.     Thank you,  Gary Madonna    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 368 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lauren DeWitt <ldewitt@murphyresearch.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:22 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Santa Monica Mayor and City Council, I work in downtown Santa Monica and having Bird as a source of transportation has been wonderful. I never used to go out for lunch because finding parking is such a pain. Now I go all the time with bird and I love that I can go across town for lunch and make it back to work in time for meetings. Please do what it takes to keep this type of transportation available in the city. Dedicated lanes for scooters and bikes (separated from cars by cement barriers or sidewalks) would be wonderful and would help make it safer for everyone. Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Lauren - Santa Monica Bird rider Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 369 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Betsy Katz <betsyjkatz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:29 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Dear City Council members,    Please consider capping the number of electric scooters in Santa Monica. These scooters are not replacing car trips. They  are replacing walking trips. And they are an attractive nuisance. People are driving cars to Santa Monica to park and ride  the scooters on the bike path as a form of recreation. We are beginning to resemble a 3rd world city with all the  inherent dangers.    Thank you.    Betsy Katz  3016 Ruskin Street  Santa Monica, CA 90405  310‐415‐0130  Betsyjkatz@gmail.com  Item 7-B 06/12/18 370 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chris Dallas-Feeney <feenpizza@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:29 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep the Bird in Santa Monica! Hello City Leaders, It's with a heavy heart I write to you. I've just gotten word the Bird is endangered. First the dodo bird, now this? What more will you cease? What more will you purge? No one likes bikes. No one likes cars. Birds are the way of the man. The way of the people. Please reconsider your medieval regulations and think forward. Think Bird. Thanks, Christopher Dallas-Feeney Item 7-B 06/12/18 371 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Greg Long <greg@wearetriumphant.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:29 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Support Please keep the birds on the street. -- Greg Long We Are Triumphant Cell: 781-422-1835 Email: greg@wearetriumphant.com www.wearetriumphant.com Disclaimer: This message, including any attachments, is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only, and it may contain information that is confidential, privileged or legally protected. 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We Are Triumphant Social Networks: Item 7-B 06/12/18 372 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:michael.zaino15@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:32 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support alternative transportation Hello,    It is vital that you support the electric scooters in our community. This means not limiting the number so that they are  hard to find, but promoting their presence as an amazing option and unique trait of our Santa Monica community.     Change is good, be on the right side of history with this.     Michael Zaino  Item 7-B 06/12/18 373 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Tarnofsky <michael.tarnofsky@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:32 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird! Hello, Hope you are well! A Brentwood resident here. Bird has become essential to my lifestyle. Sold my car 1.5 months ago. Use my bicycle and bird as well as the bus/Metro. Please keep Bird around! Transition is difficult for humans. Humans upset about too many Birds will be okay given time. They just LOVE their cars a lot at this point. Let them love, until they love Bird. Be well, Mike Tarnofsky Item 7-B 06/12/18 374 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Evan Greenberg <green2400@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters Birds make Santa Monica much easier to navigate. There is too much car congestion, especially in the Pier/Promenade  area. Having to drive or call an Uber/Lyft makes the issue worse. Having scooters as an option is better.    It’s already difficult to find a free scooter on the weekends and that’s the time that the car traffic is the worst.  Decreasing the number of scooters is not a good solution.    The metro line has not decreased the number of cars, but has increased the number of people who come to the area.    Evan Greenberg  1431 Ocean Ave  Santa Monica, CA 90401  Item 7-B 06/12/18 375 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Eric <geodavis21@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD Please dont restrict e-scooter use, just enforce the current rules (helmets, sidewalks), and issue fines as needed. Install more bike lanes to encourage alternative transportation. The people will not be pleased of you take away their rights. Item 7-B 06/12/18 376 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alexandra Rowinski <ajrowinski@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:37 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please Don’t Regulate Birds Good Morning,    Why are we discussing taking away mass transportation? I live and work in Santa Monica and traffic is horrible.  Sometimes it takes me over 20 minutes to get from 22nd Street to Ocean. That is only a 2 mile journey. The use of  community share transportation like Birds and Hulu Bikes has made my life so much easier. Why would there even be  any discussion about minimizing that? Less emissions, less traffic, less stress. We are finally offered a solution and the  city wants to take it away? It’s not right. Please don’t vote for eliminating the number of Birds in the city. It’s a step in  the wrong direction. What could possibly be the benefit of eliminating them? Thank you.     Sincerely always,    Alexandra     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 377 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:chandlerkrock <chandlerkrock@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:36 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:RE: Plea to Keep Bird Santa Monica City Council, I first heard of Birds while in San Diego a few months back and they made my visit down there much easier. Not only was I able to not have to worry about driving and finding parking, I was able to explore the city more. That meant I was able to travel the city instead of staying close to my hotel, visiting businesses I might not have considered going to and giving them money. I was excited to learn Bird had arrived in Santa Monica and instantly went to seek them out and enjoy them once again. Having Birds in Santa Monica instantly opens up the opportunity for people to travel the city and visit new places without worrying about traffic, parking, or congestion. You are able to spread out and enjoy what Santa Monica has to offer other than what is near the parking structure your car is currently parked in. I know there is money for the City to make in their Public Parking Structures and giving out Parking Tickets, but isn't it the City's duty to allow businesses to thrive by giving the community a means of access that a company like Bird allows? I used to frequent Santa Monica a lot. I worked there, I shopped there, and spent a lot of time with my fiance who used to live there. Spending years in Santa Monica's traffic has steered me clear of the city and even completely cemented the fact that I would never live there simply for that reason. Los Angeles' traffic is some of the worst in the world and our government owes it to its taxpaying citizens and business owners to do everything in its power to alleviate that problem. Greater access to business means more revenue for those businesses, which, in turn, means more tax money to be pumped back into government. Allow Bird to give access our communities. Chandler Krock Item 7-B 06/12/18 378 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Eric Bader <ericebader@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save Bird! Bird has finally allowed me use my car much less, and I’m sure everyone in Santa Monica has noticed the difference in  traffic congestion. PLEASE do not pass measure to cut down on the number of Bird scooters, I really don’t want to go  back to starting my morning in gridlock.    Thank you!    Item 7-B 06/12/18 379 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mattie Darden <mattierosedarden@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:40 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds in SM Hello City Leaders, I wanted to express my support for Bird in Santa Monica. I use them every day to keep off the road during my workday. I work at Universal Music Group and so many of us use them to go in between meetings, offices, run errands, doc apts. They are a lifesaver and such a great idea! Santa Monica and LA is crawling with cars and though Birds may be an eyesore to some, they are far less dangerous than pollution we create with congested traffic. I hope you consider keeping the entire Bird fleet in place, its a great initiative for our environment and I support it 100%. Thank you for your time, Mattie Darden Item 7-B 06/12/18 380 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Frances Jensen <francesrjensen@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:43 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD Scooters in Santa Monica Bird has made it so convenient to get to work in Santa Monica. If I forget something at home, I can easily rent a Bird to make the trip on my lunch break instead of having to drive. It saves me time versus walking if I need to be at work early for a meeting. The scooters are simple to use and are very well kept to make sure steering, braking, and safety lights are working properly. It would be inconvenient if Bird scooters were not readily available. Thank you, Frances Jensen Santa Monica Native Resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 381 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Roderick Aey <hello@roderickaey.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:44 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Savor "Bird" business in SaMo! City Council and Mayor, Bird has helped our community, neighborhood and my welfare as a citizen. As a citizen who values our wonderful government, I ask for your careful consideration of a limit implementation. Their business has made a market disruption and business is thriving. We as citizens can clearly see that. Income from "charging Birds" has saved my home, truly. I've been charging 40+ birds/ day making $200 per day a few days a week. Their safety efforts are noble. Reimburse $1 for shipping for a cool helmet. I wear always wear mine! Thank you, Wishing you peace, joy, and success. -- Roderick Aey (330) 651-8769 Item 7-B 06/12/18 382 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matt Smith <matt.the.smith@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:46 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird is Worth the Trouble Hi guys, I'm a Marina Del Rey resident, but I work in Venice and Santa Monica, and I know there are headaches and growing pains with a new mode of transportation like Bird, but reducing their availability will neuter and ultimately eliminate them in Santa Monica, which is such a perfect city for this kind of transpo option. It reduces the number of cars on the roads, reduces emissions, and in the long term I think it will make traveling in the city safer! If you have to do something, why not consider levying a public clutter tax where businesses like Bird that leave equipment in public areas have to pay some tax per vehicle per day? The bird prices are low enough that they can absorb the localized cost increase. Use the revenue to invest in more bike lanes to reduce the frequency that users drive them incorrectly (on sidewalks, etc). Dense metro areas, especially in car cities like Los Angeles, need more short-range electric vehicles, not less! – Matt Smith github: thedoctor Item 7-B 06/12/18 383 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:mikecohanzad@gmail.com on behalf of Michael @ Wiseman Residential <michael@wisemanresidential.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:48 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:We Like Bird Dear City of Santa Monica Leaders, I am a resident of Santa Monica and I enjoy using Bird as a mode of transportation. I use it to get around Santa Monica and Venice and find it much better than using a car. If you are concerned for safety, please add more bike/bird lanes and or designate more Bird station areas and park areas. The wave of new modes of transportation is here. Do not paralyze it. Instead, find ways to make it better and safer for people to use Bird and other creative means of transporting outside of using a car. Thank you, Michael Cohanzad Please note: My email address has changed. My new email address is Michael@WisemanResidential.com Michael Cohanzad Wiseman Residential 11601 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 914-5555 Fax:(310) 914-5556 Michael@WisemanResidential.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 384 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Davis <michaelcorwinedavis@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:50 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters Having been born in Santa Monica hospital over 30 years ago, I have seen my hometown evolve and change dramatically over the years. Only within the past couple of years has the community shifted away from a personal car-centric culture to embrace alternative forms of transportation such as biking, metro rail, walking, and now scooters. Not only has this shift been to the benefit of lowering carbon emissions, but has also eased congestion a very crowded area of the city that is downtown Santa Monica. As the population continues to grow and climate change becomes a stronger reality, it is very disheartening to hear that there is even serious consideration given to restrict this process with no viable environmentally-friendly alternative means of transportation. While the general safety of the public should be the concern of the various levels of government, I am skeptical that this type of restriction is in the true nature of public safety. I implore the representatives to begin stronger consideration for true public safety such as actually handling of the homeless epidemic, or further restricting the amount of cars on the roads. Michael Davis Item 7-B 06/12/18 385 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Harley Konner <harley.konner@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Keep Birds around! Please keep the number of bird scooters around. They're a great alternative to walking or a car! Thanks!     Harley  Sent from myself   Item 7-B 06/12/18 386 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Annie Phan <anniephan.atp@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:00 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Annie Phan Annie Phan Item 7-B 06/12/18 387 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gabby Rockwell <gabrielle.rockwell@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:01 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters - DO NOT ALLOW Dear Council Members, My name is Gabrielle Rockwell, and I am a student of Public Policy at Pepperdine University. I live in Santa Monica, and I have seen the rise in the number of electric scooters in various large cities in California during my travels and residency. Being a young adult, I can see the appeal of the scooters and their ease of access and transportation. While I applaud the growth and expansion of alternative energy transportation - including electric scooters and bicycles - I do not approve of Bird. Bird did not introduce their company legally as they did not have a business permit to distribute their many types of scooters around town. I also do not approve of the functionality of many of their scooters. I rode one to test it in order to develop a personal opinion and have been watching others ride them. It is dangerous and littering our already congested roadways. Many of my friends in town use them to get around short distances, but I have witnessed and heard many stories of broken and malfunctioning scooters being left out on the street and sidewalks for days at a time. There are plenty of malfunctioning scooters that are not being acknowledged, fixed, or even collected. Just this weekend while walking down 4th Street, I witnessed a few people who were riding scooters - following helmet and traffic laws - who all of a sudden were thrown off of their vehicles because of a glitch in the Bird App. The scooters that they were in the middle of riding locked up, kicked them off of the app, threw them off of the scooter, and injured a few of the riders. I have been travelling California to see my new state that I call home, and these scooters have been broken, hanging from trees, littering road ways, injuring riders because of technology communication failures, and have been causing more traffic than solving it. For these reasons, I urge you to please do not allow the continuation of Bird Scooters. Please do allow companies that are safe, following businesses practices from the start, and clean up their merchandise to continue paving the way for more accessible alternative energy transportation. If you need more information or would like clarification on my stance, please reach out. I regularly respond to this email and the phone number below. Thank you for your time, and I hope that my stance, observations, and research help to get rid of Bird from making our streets less safe and more cluttered. -- Gabby ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gabrielle Rockwell Master in Public Policy - Pepperdine 2019 B.A. Italian and International Studies - Nazareth 2017 (607)348-3129 Item 7-B 06/12/18 388 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Cameron Mercer <cameron@reflexionlabs.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:01 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird I use Bird scooters to get to work everyday!    Please don’t cut them down by 2 thirds! It’s already hard enough to find one.    Cameron Mercer | Account Manager | 206.512.6469    Item 7-B 06/12/18 389 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Brett Shapiro <brettashapiro@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:02 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Do Not Limit the number of Bird Scooters! Please do not limit the number of electric scooters available on the streets of SM. It has provided an affordable, zero emissions and traffic reducing way to get around the city. Taxes and insurance are understandable, but limiting the number of scooters will reduce the ability to use this effective and efficient mode of transportation. Thank you, Santa Monica resident Brett Shapiro 1918 11th Street, Apt F Santa Monica, CA 94040 Item 7-B 06/12/18 390 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Ulrich <mulrich@pomsassoc.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds Councilman, I have been a Bird rider and charger since March and it has been a fantastic experience from the very start.  I would encourage you to find a way to work together as the positive feedback I receive from locals and especially  tourist who love the Birds is incalculable. I am out each day in the community and as a lifelong Santa Monica resident I  can tell you that I have great pride contributing to this exciting company.    Thanks,    Mark     Mark Ulrich Sr. Vice President Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers 11444 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 900 | Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-307-3102 | Fax 818-449-9321 | www.pomsassoc.com CA License #0814733   Item 7-B 06/12/18 391 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Amy Lucena <aclucena@fidelityarts.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:06 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save the bird I get it, I get it. They can be messy and there should be a way to keep it all a bit more organized. But, as a gen xer, homeowner in SM for 15 years, resident of Santa Monica for more than 25 years, and electric car owner, I say the bird is a winner of an idea. Gets you there, uses the bike lanes. We actually have bike lanes in SM. Nice! Low/no emissions. Super easy ap. And it's fun! In these very trying times, fun cannot be overrated. Please, save the bird! Help a Genxer stay mildly hip. In the near vicinity of hip. Hip adjacent? Thanks for listening, Amy Amy C. Lucena Fidelity Arts 2708 Wilshire Blvd #216 Santa Monica, CA 90403 310.951.3976 aclucena@fidelityarts Item 7-B 06/12/18 392 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Claire <clairecianci@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:08 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:No Cap on Bird! Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable and convenient alternative to driving to using rids- share when I go to and from work. I live 2 miles from my work so walking is not an option and the time it takes me to take the bus does not fit my lifestyle but Bird is perfect! I can find a Bird within blocks of my house and easily take the backroads to the office in Santa Monica. It has given me freedom to live my life on my terms while contributing to a lifestyle of sustainability. Limiting the number of Birds on the street will bring my commute back to the olden days of having to take a car or bus, contributing to the traffic and immense pollution problems plaguing the streets of Los Angeles. Please fo not put strict limits on the on them and consider the health of the city as well as it’s population of like minded individuals like me! Thank you, Claire Item 7-B 06/12/18 393 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gabriela De Los Angeles <gabsdla@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:08 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:No CAP on Bird! Dear Mayor and City Council, I have been been living in this city all my life. I have seen and experienced all changes that have been implemented in the last 25 years. As someone who has never owned a vehicle, due to my financial difficulties, I have learned to find my way around the city with current transportation system available. I have to say, it's improved so much and and thankful to the city fo Santa Monica for their efforts. With that said, since Bird's arrival, not only have I been able to use this new system of transportation to get from point A to point B, but it has been the best source of therapy for me. As everyone else, I work a 9 - 5 job. I love my job, but with long days at work I find Birding around the city helps take my mind off of things. Bird is providing us lots of new opportunities for all of us. From helping us to get to our destination affordably, reducing traffic and gas emission, and encouraging us to stay off our phones be present. Let's not forget, there are those who have disabilities and health challenges who have benefited from this new form of transportation. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative transportation. Thank you, Gabbie 831.818.4137 Item 7-B 06/12/18 394 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:michael cunningham <mic.b.cunningham@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:09 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Hi     I just moved to Santa Monica.   I rarely use cars or Ubers anymore and almost exclusively travel on Birds.   It is  inexpensive and I feel good making a positive impact on the environment.  I recently moved from London (I am a US  citizen) and allowing bikes and scooters make the town safer and improves the standard of living for everyone.    We should have MORE birds not less.    Mike Cunningham   469 21st st, Santa Monica     Thank you   Item 7-B 06/12/18 395 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Selepec <mselepec@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:44 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Michael Selepec Item 7-B 06/12/18 396 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Daisuke Funai <funaid@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:16 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Please don’t get rid of bird scooters. Item 7-B 06/12/18 397 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mitchell Firestein <mfirestein@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:17 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:NO to proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation To Whom it May Concern,    As a long time resident and worker of Santa Monica, one of the most amazing things that has happened in the last 5  years was the development of Silicon Beach.  It has seen a sharp increase of better paying jobs (more tax revenue),  increase property values, better restaurants, and innovation for Santa Monica.  Santa Monica should lead the rest of Los  Angeles county and not limit innovation.  Don’t kill the golden goose!   Please vote NO to static caps on transportation  devices such as motorized scooters from companies like Bird and Lime.      Santa Monica is much better off having these companies around, encouraging cheap, eco friendly transportation!      Vote NO!!     Thank you for your time,  Mitchell Firestein  Item 7-B 06/12/18 398 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:pfitz74@gmail.com on behalf of Paul Fitzgerald <pa.c.fitzgerald@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:17 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Support for Bird Good morning, I am writing in support of Bird. While I understand the many SM resident complaints regarding Bird, and agree for the need for better regulation, I believe the steps being floated in the media constitute a harsh overreaction. The benefits of Bird are numerous - fewer cars on the road (less congestion, less pollution), easier parking in our congested areas, additional exploration of the city, cheaper transportation options than other on- demand services (such as Uber), and more. The downsides can be solved with fixes such as designated parking areas and enforcement of traffic violations by Bird operators. However, requiring Bird users to wear helmets and limiting the supply of Birds will severely limit usage of the service and reduce the benefits Santa Monicans stand to gain from widespread Bird usage. Thanks for your consideration, Paul Fitzgerald 1024 Pier Ave Santa Monica, 90405 -- Paul Fitzgerald 973-699-8016 Item 7-B 06/12/18 399 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Clark Landry <clark@cesppa.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:18 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Electric scooters Just wanted to express my dismay after hearing that the city of Santa Monica is considering limiting the number of electric scooters permitted in Santa Monica. Bird scooters have saved me significant time over the last few months, and have also reduced the amount of time I spend driving my car in Santa Monica. Reducing traffic and pollution strike me as two things that every Santa Monica resident or business should be in favor of. Thanks, Clark Landry 310.570.3820 clarklandry@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarklandry/ Item 7-B 06/12/18 400 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Claude Knobler <ck2900@columbia.edu> on behalf of Claude Knobler <claude.k@columbia.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:25 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In Support of Bird Scooters Hi,    As a longtime Santa Monica resident and voter, I’m writing to express my support of Bird scooters.  I honestly can’t recall  the last time I wrote to an elected official, but I have found electric scooters to be a safe, energy efficient and incredibly  useful form of transportation.      I hope wholeheartedly that you will in no way impede or reduce the amount of scooters available.  I know that many  users foolishly don’t use helmets, and I would hope that local police will issue tickets for that sort of behaviour, in the  same way that I wish that police officers would issue tickets to every driver who texts while on the road.  The fact that  some break the law in no way means that scooters aren’t a terrific means of transport.    Thanks so much,    Claude Knobler  333 20th Street  Santa Monica, CA 90402  Item 7-B 06/12/18 401 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:William Attaway <william.attaway@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:26 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooter City Council Meeting: Student Comment From what I’ve read in LA Times, and other sources, it seems the people who charge the birds are under-misrepresented. I go to Santa Monica College, charging Birds has been the perfect job while going to school; I can work however often I want, whenever I want, and for however long I want. The low cap of scooters is going to make it more difficult for people like me to continue making a reasonable income. -- Sincerely, William Alexander Attaway IV Item 7-B 06/12/18 402 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Emily Campbell <cam.emily@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:25 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:RE: BIRD Restriction Hi there, My name is Emily Campbell and I am a daily commuter to Santa Monica where I have worked for a small business in the design field for five years. I was sent correspondence from BIRD, the electric scooter company, regarding possible upcoming regulations on their service. I would like to strongly voice my opinion that I think BIRD is a great addition to Santa Monica, cutting down on congestion and making businesses more accessible to customers. I think this company is exactly what Santa Monica claims to strive for when it refers to itself as "Silicon Beach". I will be encouraging my own neighborhood of West Hollywood to support BIRD's presence in the area as well. We need more low emission solutions in LA not less. Thank you so much for listening to this Santa Monica commuter and I hope the Council will do the right thing by preventing any congestion causing restrictions against this green transportation method. Emily Campbell -- Emily E. Campbell contact l cam.emily@gmail.com l 216.554.0414 Notice of Confidentiality Pertaining to Contracted Design Work: The contents of this email are intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it has been addressed. Information within this email may be confidential or proprietary. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any distribution or reproduction of this correspondence is prohibited.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 403 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jason Mastbaum <jason.mastbaum@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:26 AM To:Pam OConnor; Gleam Davis; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Terry O’Day; Sue Himmelrich; Santa Monica City Manager's Office Cc:Clerk Mailbox; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject:regarding proposed cap on Bird, Lime, and similar services I'm writing as a Santa Monica resident who has been using the new dockless scooter services to get around our city, and who is very concerned about the proposal to impose a new cap that would severely limit the number of scooters in service. I live on 4th and Montana, a part of the city with very limited, infrequent, and unreliable Big Blue Bus service--service which is anyhow of limited utility for east/west trips due to the realignment to focus on funneling people to and from the Expo stations. I had an annual Breeze membership but let that lapse due to the low station density north of Wilshire making it hard to find a bike to get out of the neighborhood and the onerous fee to drop off a bike away from a station (the $2 fee is onerous if you intend to use that option with any regularity) meaning that Breeze was also not very useful for getting back home--I was frequently in situations where walking over to a station, getting a bike set up, and then walking from the station at the other end would take enough time that I was not saving any time over just walking, but where I really wished I had an option that was faster than walking. The city government says it wants to enable not getting in our cars for every trip, and to date, Bird and Lime have been the only services to appear in Santa Monica that actually succeed in making that a reality. One example of when I would have had no other option to get in my car for a trip that really should not require a car, just last night I needed to quickly get from 4th and Montana to 17th and Montana. This is a 1 mile trip with a pretty steep incline toward the east end of it. Taking the 20-25 minutes to walk would have taken too long. Walking to Lincoln to try to catch the Route 18 would have not saved very much time even if I got lucky and the bus got there as I did--very unlikely, considering it only runs every 30 minutes. Walking to 7th St to get a Breeze, assuming one was available, would not have saved me much time either and meant showing up sweaty and gross to my destination. But thankfully, there were multiple Birds and Limes nearby, so I was able to go up Montana quickly and then park the scooter up against a newspaper box so that it was out of the way. Another example is that if I want to go to the gym before work in the morning, the round-trip walk is about 30 minutes, but the round-trip on a Bird or Lime is about 5 minutes. 20 minutes may not sound like a lot of time, but that's pretty critical when you have to get to work. Getting in your car cannot continue to be the best alternative in that kind of situation if we're hoping to get cars off the road. In fact, when I first moved to Santa Monica for my job at the RAND Corporation, I did not have a car and was using the Big Blue Bus to go to work--not having a car and not WANTING a car, I did not see the point in getting a car without first making an attempt to live in Santa Monica without a car. With my commute, I should have been the ideal bus commuter: the bus stop is directly outside my door, and it drops you off directly opposite RAND. However, over time, the bus service just got worse and worse; between the Route 4 being cut and the Route 9 having both infrequent service and a route that guarantees that it's unable to reliably keep to schedule, I was forced to get a car last year. I want to really emphasize the fact I was forced to get a car to go 1.5 miles each way because there was no better option for consistently shortening my commute. Even going home from RAND, which is the start of the Route 9, it was all too common to go outside 10 minutes early and depart 15 minutes late--I was routinely spending as much time waiting for the bus as it would have taken to just walk home. Needless to say, nobody is going to use such unreliable bus service unless they absolutely have to-- not even when you're riding for free, as I was, on account of RAND subsidizing bus commuting for employees. And again, Breeze didn't really do me much good either, because going to work I'd have had to first walk to Item 7-B 06/12/18 404 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 Wilshire to get a bike (at least a year ago, bikes at 4th and Washington were frequently unavailable in the mornings)--I was frequently resorting to Uber and Lyft when I'd get stranded by the bus, or if I needed to do something like go to the doctor before work. For the latter situation, you're talking a series of 1-1.5 mile hops where a car was the only real solution for quickly getting from A to B to C. It was extremely frustrating and quite frankly absurd to have to add another car to the streets of Santa Monica to go a mere 1.5 miles each way but I did not see any better alternative. Bird and Lime are that alternative that I was desperately looking for. If these services had existed as they do now, I would not have had to get a car and add further congestion to our streets and our parking lots. So again, I implore the city council, if you're serious about letting people move about this city without cars, please do not go out of your way to kneecap what has been by far the best solution to date for 1-2 mile trips. All a cap on scooter service will achieve is making the service effectively unavailable in areas like north of Wilshire. It will not matter that scooters would still be available in areas like the Promenade because if you can't take a scooter TO the Promenade, you're going to get in your car instead, meaning that you now don't care about scooter availability since you'll need to drive your car back home when you're done. Thank you for your time, Jason Mastbaum Item 7-B 06/12/18 405 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Andrew Favicchio <afavic@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:27 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Andrew Favicchio Item 7-B 06/12/18 406 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Glenn Ryan <glennryan13@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:38 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Hi, I live and work in Santa Monica and really enjoy using Bird. I hope that you don't reduce the number of scooters that are available as it would no longer make it a viable transportation option for me when I go to the beach and elsewhere! Please don't put any stifling restrictions on this new service that I love! Thanks, Glenn Ryan 824 11th St, Apt #10 Santa Monica, CA Item 7-B 06/12/18 407 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Roger Soffer <roger.soffer@mac.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:43 AM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Roger Soffer Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 408 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alan Goldberg <alangoldbergcontractors@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:43 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:bird scooters I want new regulations controlling these bird scooters. They need to be regulated and laws enforced. What rights does this company have to use private property to leave these scooters on. what right does us taxpayers have when the streets and sidewalks we pay for is being used by a private company for profit.. This is not about helping the environment, it is about making money at the safety of the taxpayers. Most of the Bird scooters are used by tourists and visitors who are to cheap to rent a car. Most of the scooters are ride in an unsafe manner. they do not follow the traffic laws and should be held accountable. I tripped over a scooter blocking a sidewalk and who will pay my doctor bill ?? One of those scooters fell against my parked car and left a big scratch. who will pay for that. Accountability. Why is is that I pay gas taxes for the roads that they use and do not pay their fair share. Why don't they register each scooter like a car and pay insurance on ?? I am glad the city of Santa Monica has the courage to stand their ground and make big business accountable. -- Alan Goldberg Contractors alangoldbergcontractors.com 310-823-5058 Item 7-B 06/12/18 409 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Aric Anderson <aric1861@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:42 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:In Support of Bird To Whom It May Concern; I hope that my message finds you well. I work in Santa Monica and love this city. Bird scooters, while not perfect, have massively improved many aspects of my time here. What is excellent: 1. Bird scooters make short travel, such as to one of your wonderful restaurants on a lunch break, much more convenient and fun. 2. Bird scooters provide an alternative to somehow bringing my own Earth-friendly transportation, such as a bicycle, on my 15 mile morning commute. 3. Bird scooters encourage exploration of other areas of Santa Monica that I would not normally have known existed. Yes, riders need to be more considerate, and I am all for fines and increased safety regulations to prevent people riding dangerously on these incredible devices, or parking them in unsafe or obstructive ways. However, cutting down the number of scooters will only reverse the good that the scooters have started spreading. It is the equivalent of chopping off your hand to fix a hangnail. We can find a better way. Respectfully, Aric Aric Anderson Marketing Manager at Mortgage Capital Partners Web Developer at Wizzy Wig Web Design Mobile: (818) 860-2742 Website: www.aricanderson.com Let's Connect: Item 7-B 06/12/18 410 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Dunn <mdunn@riotgames.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:47 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please do not limit Bird Hi, I'm writing express my support of BIRD scooters in Santa Monica. Please do not reduce the number of Bird Scooters by 2/3. That is an unreasonable amount and would make commuting (and keeping our city green) much more difficult. I ride bird 4/5 days a week either to or from work. Without bird, I'd drive and add more emissions to our wonderful beach skies. Please work to find a more FAIR compromise with Bird Scooters. (too many can be a problem, I agree). There is much you can do to embrace the issue and keep our roads safe and as clear as our air. Thanks, Matt -- Matthew Dunn Senior Narrative Writer mdunn@riotgames.com Summoner Name: FauxSchizzle www.riotgames.com www.leagueoflegends.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 411 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alan Russian <alanrussian@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:47 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please don't put a cap on electric scooters Dear Council Members, The introduction of electric scooters to Santa Monica has filled a big hole in the last-mile transportation problem that no prior solution has been able to. It's better than alternatives because: - People are more willing to ride devices that don't require physical exertion. This is due to the hilly terain of Santa Monica and the desire to avoid sweating during transportation. - Hubless systems are more convenient. You go straight to where you want to go. Existing last-mile transportation solutions in Santa Monica suffer from both of these issues: - Busses are effectively a hubbed system and require you to wait. - The Hulu bike share system suffers from the hubbed system drawbacks. The bikes are also heavy, requiring significant physical exertion and making them impractical for hilly terrains. I'm actually an annual member right now but won't be renewing, because of how much I prefer electric scooters and bikes. It didn't take long for people to realize how much better a solution electric scooters are. Just look at how quickly residents adopted them. You can't walk a few blocks now without seeing someone riding one. Yes, there are problems. Some people use them irresponsibly. There will always be irresponsible people, though, and we shouldn't punish the responsible ones because of them. We still allow people to drive even though people blow through red lights, speed, etc. Let's do things instead like increasing safety education and providing bikers and scooter riders more confidence on the roads with more and better bike lanes. Despite the problems, there are numerous benefits: - Less pollution from cars. - Less traffic. - Less need for parking spaces. - Potentially increased usage of public transportation since there's a better last-mile solution. Putting a cap on electric scooters would significantly diminish their usefulness. In order for citizens to find them to be reliable, there has to be a sufficient enough quantity such that one can go out the door and find one in a reasonable amount of time. Please don't put a cap on scooters. It would make me embarrassed to be a Santa Monica resident. Item 7-B 06/12/18 412 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 Sincerely, Alan Russian Santa Monica Resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 413 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Cheolho Minale <minalecs@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:49 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird is a nuisance!! As someone that frequents Santa Monica, Bird and these electric scooter companies have become a huge nuisance to Santa Monica. Just from this weekend, walking around sidewalks with younger kids is now dangerous from the groups of teenagers riding on these with little concern. In the same afternoon I saw a young kid get hit by a car for not following traffic rules. While its required to wear a helmet in SM no one was. These things are littered everywhere in paths just lying on the ground. I can't expect the SM police to catch everyone but I think it would be easy revenue if they did ticket everyone with out a helmet. Also I have no expectations of Bird to clean up their problem either. Please place more regulations on Bird. I don't think the problem is necessarily the coverage but have them to police their user base more. Thanks Cheolho Minale Item 7-B 06/12/18 414 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Casey McDonald <mcdonald.caseymichael@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:51 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Fwd: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴 Please get rid of these horrible, dangerous things. I recently was on a ride heading towards a 4 way intersection when my handbrake snapped right off. I also see countless tourists, oftentimes doubled up on one scooter, riding down the sidewalk without helmets on. I'm sure there have been tons of accidents, not to mention the streets are absolutely littered with scooters. Thanks! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <hello@bird.co> Date: Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 11:42 AM Subject: Save Bird in Santa Monica! 🛴 To: mcdonald.caseymichael@gmail.com SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Santa Monica Bird Riders, We need your help. Remember the thrill of your first Bird ride? This experience may be endangered for many in the community. Santa Monica’s City Council is considering new regulations that would significantly impact your ability to choose alternative transportation options such as Bird in Santa Monica. Join us for Item 7-B 06/12/18 415 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 a rally in support of access to sustainable transportation in Santa Monica. TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 5:00PM SANTA MONICA CITY HALL 1685 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 CLICK HERE TO ATTEND & SUPPORT The proposal before Council would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work we have done with the community to reduce emissions and congestion in the city. This will hurt your ability to conveniently find a Bird. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital if we want to compete with the convenience of the car. It’s essential that the City Council hears from the people of Santa Monica who rely on Bird as a convenient and affordable means of sustainable transportation. We hope you will encourage them to say NO to these proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation. If you are able to attend the rally or speak at the Council hearing after the rally, please follow the link above. You can also send email comments to our city leaders at: councilmtgitems@smgov.net Finally, thank you for helping make Bird a tremendous success in Santa Monica. Together, you have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. Sincerely, Item 7-B 06/12/18 416 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 Bird About Bird Bird is an electric-scooter sharing community that allows people to get around cities affordably and quickly. When the Birds’ batteries run low, a community of Chargers picks them up, charges them at their residence, and puts them out early the next morning. Rental Agreement Terms of Service Privacy Policy Support Unsubscribe © BIRD 406 Broadway Ste 369, Santa Monica, CA 90401 -- -- Casey McDonald mcdonald.caseymichael@gmail.com 310-403-3447 LinkedIn | @caseymikael Item 7-B 06/12/18 417 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Christian Petzold <christianpetzold95@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:DONT END BIRD!!!!!! It saved my life     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 418 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:ryan flanagan <cub19ryan@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:56 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds We really need more Birds in Santa Monica. I strongly oppose any notion to limit their use or supply. - SM resident. Item 7-B 06/12/18 419 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mark Rosenberg <mhrosenberg1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:58 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird To the Council, My name is Mark Rosenberg and I live at 802 23rd Street Unit C Santa Monica CA 90403. Please do not restrict the fleet of Bird scooters available in Santa Monica. Birds are a reliable, safe, and inexpensive method of public transportation in Santa Monica and areas west of I-405. As you are aware, public transportation is desperately lacking in the Los Angeles area and for those of us in the working class, Birds respesent a low cost alternative, one that reduces carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption overall. I am a working adult living in Santa Monica. I work at UCLA Medical School as a Staff Researcher. I also have two restaurant jobs, one in Santa Monica and one in Venice. I also volunteer 4 hours per week at St Joseph Center in Venice. Bird Scooters help me contribute to the community without breaking the bank. Please do not restrict access. Thanks for hearing me. Sincerely, Mark Rosenberg -- Mark Rosenberg (443) 271-2488 Item 7-B 06/12/18 420 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:alistair nevell <alistair.nevell@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD Dear City Council, The new fad of renting scooters around Santa Monica is one that I welcome. I admit that they are often left in bad locations and driven recklessly by some riders. However, over all I believe that the addition of this company to the city is a good one. They provide quick transportation around the neighborhood and relieve some of the congestion on the town. There should absolutely be regulation on the scooters, but it should be limited to drop off and pickup locations. Do not allow BIRDs to be placed randomly. Perhaps working with the company to create many set locations, like was done with the shared bikes. These locations could be located on main roads and corners marked by a simple sign that the BIRD company would have to pay for. Please do not restrict the fleet, this would drastically alter peoples ability to use the service. Thank you from a local resident, Alistair Item 7-B 06/12/18 421 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Caroline Ding <caramae13@ymail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:59 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Don't get rid of Bird scooters. The community disagrees with your attempt to reduce the amount of birds in Santa Monica. Item 7-B 06/12/18 422 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Levendusky <mlevendusky@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:00 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support Bird Scooters Just want to say I think they are great. Some rules are important, but I don't find the current situation with Bird and Lime particularly problematic. Item 7-B 06/12/18 423 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Clare Collins <cc.clarecollins@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:05 AM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please keep Bird Please save bird! I see families, friends, professionals and many others riding bird. This is such a great alternative to the  bad traffic that Santa Monica deals with.     As a local, I greatly appreciate more on scooters and fewer on cars. Plus, we want people to be outside, and have fun!     Please support business and keep Bird around.     Clare     ‐‐‐  Clare Collins  Cc.clarecollins@gmail.com  602‐615‐7048  Item 7-B 06/12/18 424 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Micah Stone <micahstone20@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please keep bird I live in Santa Monica and the birds and the electric scooters and bikes have been great. I’m not sure why you would  possibly limit them. If you’re going to limit anything please reduce the number of cars.    Thanks   Item 7-B 06/12/18 425 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Mark <mark.conolly@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:16 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable last-mile solutions and alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Having a true “last mile” solution to mobility around Santa Monica and Los Angeles requires that transportation assets exist in critical mass. While scooters may take some time and experience for residents to grow accustomed, they present turn-key micro-transportation options with extremely low barriers and no ownership requirements. As an example: Please observe the weekend traffic patterns around the Bay Cities Deli, an establishment whose parking lot was so popular that the City had to intervene and directly regulate—at not small cost or headache to the city and business owner alike. Customers from a mile radius distance do not want to have to drive there, but humans are stubborn, and they will not walk that mile. Let us keep our cars locked down; let’s make them irrelevant. Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Mark Conolly - Santa Monica native, Santa Monica resident, employee of a Santa Monica business, clean transportation consultant, energy policy expert. Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 426 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michelle Ashford <michelleashford1@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:21 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:keep bird in santa monica To Whom It May Concern:    Please do not limit the availability of Bird scooters in Santa Monica.  Our family finds them a very convenient way to get  around, in a city increasingly congested with car traffic.  Plus they are zero emission.      Let’s be part of the future and embrace new ways of transportation.  DO NOT LIMIT BIRD!    Thank you,    Michelle Ashford  227 16th Street  SM 90402      Item 7-B 06/12/18 427 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jeremy Fish <mezoe7@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:21 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Supporting Alternative Transportation Options Hi there,    I just wanted to voice my strong support of alternative transportation options to our city leaders in Santa Monica. I  would vote to NOT limit or reduce the fleet size of companies in this category, such as Bird, Lime S. etc.    In the past few months, the convenience of these services has grown exponentially, and I notice it across not just my  own ecosystem, but that of the entire city. People are driving less, spending less, and overall improving their lifestyles by  using these forms of transportation. Besides a few of the scooters lying around occasionally, I do not see many negative  side effects of these companies ‐ and the positive impact on the city far outweighs those few negatives.    Thank you for hearing me out!    Best,  Jeremy Fish  Item 7-B 06/12/18 428 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Frank Z <fzhangwfb@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:29 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Urgent Message Dear Council, Please consider saying NO to the proposal to reduce the number of Bird units in Santa Monica. As we all know, Santa Monica and Venice are the primary cities in Silicon Beach and the reason they remain "cool" places for locals and tourists is because of the presence of innovation and technology. Startups have their offices all around Santa Monica and Bird is one of them. Having studied planning and development at USC, I understand why you may be considering this change. Overcrowding, Birds blocking sidewalks, pedestrian safety. These are issues that cannot be addressed by simply reducing the number of Birds on the streets. In fact, reduction of Birds may increase other issues like vehicular traffic, hoverboards, skateboards, and other new forms of technology. A better solution would be to use policy to make the city a better place for everyone. Perhaps having Bird fund the painting of secure and designated "Bird Parking" areas in certain parking lots or on sidewalks. Or the city could consider enacting new laws regulating their use and enforcing rules like wearing a helmet, staying in a bike lane only, and speed limits. Please do not limit the number of Birds on the streets. They make spaces places for community building. They greatly contribute to Santa Monica having a variety of transportation options, a plus in any city. People rely on Bird. Thanks, Frank Z. Item 7-B 06/12/18 429 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Megan McClelland <meganjmcclelland@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:31 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:KEEP BIRDS! Dear Council Members, Please keep Birds flying! The community needs to stop complaining and move towards a cleaner, sustainable and easily accessible means of transportation. They are incredibly convenient - please keep them that way. Like myself, I have seen so many members of the community, children and adults enjoying this new and innovative way to get around a congested city. Thank you and if you haven't tried it - please do! Best, Megan McClelland Brentwood Item 7-B 06/12/18 430 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sydney Goldrick <sgoldrick81@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:31 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Convenience of Birds/Lime S. Hi there,    I just wanted to voice my strong support of alternative transportation options to our city leaders in Santa Monica. I  would vote to NOT limit or reduce the fleet size of companies in this category, such as Bird, Lime S. etc.    In the past few months, the convenience of these services has grown exponentially, and I notice it across not just my  own ecosystem, but that of the entire city. People are driving less, spending less, and overall improving their lifestyles by  using these forms of transportation. Besides a few of the scooters lying around occasionally, I do not see many negative  side effects of these companies ‐ and the positive impact on the city far outweighs those few negatives.    Thank you for hearing me out!    Best,  Sydney Goldrick       Item 7-B 06/12/18 431 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alissa Jameson <alissajameson@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:31 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Resident Comments Regarding Bird Proposal To whom it may concern, I understand that there is a proposal before the Santa Monica City Council regarding decreasing the number of Birds in the city. I urge you not to vote in proceeding with this proposal. Having grown up in Los Angeles, I know that including Birds in the area is extremely vital to the growth of the community and I wish they existed my entire life. Not only are they convenient and affordable but they are also helping us reduce our carbon footprint. Access to sustainable transportation is extremely important these days, especially in a city as congested as Los Angeles where we lack accessible public transportation. Bird allows for citizens to commute to work, meals out, meetings, events, etcetera without the hassle of sitting in traffic or looking for parking for an extended period of time. If you decrease the amount of Birds it will drastically impact the community of Santa Monica and the surrounding areas, resulting in upset residents who are solely trying to get from point A to point B in a more convenient, affordable, and sustainable way. I hope you take my comments into consideration. Thank you! All my best, Alissa Jameson Item 7-B 06/12/18 432 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Lesnick <mlesnick@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:35 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird / Lime Scooters Ladies and Gentlemen - As a long-time resident and local business owner, I have been excited about the introduction of Bird and Lime electric scooters. I believe they can be the key to reducing congestion and emissions and solving the “last mile” problem associated with mass transit. I personally use the scooters to pick up the Expo line train and to travel to the downtown SM area during rush hour. It’s extremely convenient. While I understand that there are some issues that need to be worked out with this new technology, I view these as bumps in the road/growing pains that we need to work out slowly over time. I’m sure there were many similar problems when cars were first introduced. Some of the problems can be alleviated through public outreach and education. I just wanted to express my concern that the City of Santa Monica not take any steps to reduce the scooter fleet sizes or otherwise restrict them in ways that will undermine their viability and ease of use. Thank you for your consideration. matt lesnick 1314 marine st santa monica, ca mlesnick@icloud.com 310.717.0238 Item 7-B 06/12/18 433 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:warrenspam warren <warrenspm@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:42 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache (don’t get me started about the 10) and Bird has given me an affordable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Joshua Warren Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 434 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Schneider <mikepschneider@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:45 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:More SCOOTERS, not LESS Anything that gets more POLLUTING CARS OFF THE ROAD is a good thing! Please find a way to allow more ELECTRIC SCOOTERS to coexist with Santa Monica. I love to use them. Smelly cars suck. Thank you Michael Schneider 2922 2nd St, Santa Monica CA Item 7-B 06/12/18 435 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Graham <bicentennial.graham@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:46 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I support Bird... As a resident of Santa Monica for 10+ years, I happily use Birds over my car to help reduce traffic and avoid heavy congestion, especially during summer months with huge volumes of tourists. Please do not limit their numbers, or I would then have to use my car more consistently. Best, Matt Graham 714 Lincoln Blvd. Apt. B Santa Monica, CA 90402 Item 7-B 06/12/18 436 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ethan Russo <russoe98@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:50 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Ethan Russo Item 7-B 06/12/18 437 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jackson Chmara <jacksonchmara@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:51 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jackson Chmara Item 7-B 06/12/18 438 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:michael webb <hedgui@hedgui.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:54 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Regarding Bird in Santa Monica June 12 Meeting Hi, I'm a Santa Monica resident, and would not be able to be at the meeting, but would like to express some limited concerns regarding Birds. I have contacted the company regarding this. As a homeowner, I am versed in Federally Protected Communal Property - also otherwise known as the tree lines, or parking meter and streeet lamps row. Many people are familiar with the placement of the row of street signs. I am well aware that even homeless people have the right to sleep in this partition of sidewalk - practically anywhere in the country. I am disgusted that this company is operating like they have no idea what Communal Property is - the city abides by it, by doing city business with signs and meters within it, and homeless enjoy the space that it can grant the hours of rest necessary between days. However Bird is trespassing on hundreds of private properties by placing birds NOT inside the Communal Property! That being said, I believe it is negligent that there are not helmets electronically locked to the device, and it is unsafe. People are operating them on sidewalks with no helmets all over the place - locals and tourists alike! I have been operating a gas motorized bicycle for over a decade, and have been up to snuff with the laws regarding it and similar transportation. Since Birds have came to be - they have been operating illegally. I like the concept of Bird and similar startups - however, I personally feel as though the company should be cited for hundreds if not thousands of trespassing violations. I believe the current equipment should be recalled until helmets are provided via some sort of digital lock, and that the company not conduct any further business upon private property and also inform riders they MUST operate within the street and bicycle lanes. I would rather have a homeless guy in front of my home in the Communal Property than a Bird on my private property blocking the right of way. So I have issues with the company and how they are doing business, also I have issues with the hundreds of people who passed the drivers license test and operate these motor vehicles on sidewalks. I have presented these solutions already to the company, but I would like to extend this discussion to the city council, as Santa Monica has been active in response to this Guerrilla company. TLDR; Points. HELMETS MUST BE PROVIDED UPON EACH BIRD BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN COMMUNAL PROPERTY ONLY NO RIDERS WILL OPERATE ON ANY SIDEWALK OR BIKE PATH Feel free to reach out to me at any time, Call Text or Email. Michael James Webb 310 Digital Sales and Service www.WebbEditing.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 439 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 hedgui@hedgui.com 4243943687 Below is the mail I received from BIRD today. SUPPORT BIRD IN SANTA MONICA Dear Santa Monica Bird Riders, We need your help. Remember the thrill of your first Bird ride? This experience may be endangered for many in the community. Santa Monica’s City Council is considering new regulations that would significantly impact your ability to choose alternative transportation options such as Bird in Santa Monica. Join us for a rally in support of access to sustainable transportation in Santa Monica. TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 5:00PM SANTA MONICA CITY HALL 1685 MAIN STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 CLICK HERE TO ATTEND & SUPPORT The proposal before Council would limit the number of Birds available in Santa Monica by nearly two thirds and significantly slow the work we have done with the community to reduce emissions and congestion in the city. This will hurt your ability to conveniently find a Bird. Too small of a fleet means people living and working in Santa Monica will no longer be able to reliably find a Bird nearby when they leave their home, office, or public transit and will result in more cars back on the road. Reliable fleet coverage is vital if we want to compete with the convenience of the car. It’s essential that the City Council hears from the people of Item 7-B 06/12/18 440 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 Santa Monica who rely on Bird as a convenient and affordable means of sustainable transportation. We hope you will encourage them to say NO to these proposed low static caps on sustainable transportation. If you are able to attend the rally or speak at the Council hearing after the rally, please follow the link above. You can also send email comments to our city leaders at: councilmtgitems@smgov.net Finally, thank you for helping make Bird a tremendous success in Santa Monica. Together, you have ridden over 985,000 miles in Santa Monica, avoiding over 878,000 lbs of C02 emissions had these trips been made in cars. Sincerely, Bird About Bird Bird is an electric-scooter sharing community that allows people to get around cities affordably and quickly. When the Birds’ batteries run low, a community of Chargers picks them up, charges them at their residence, and puts them out early the next morning. Item 7-B 06/12/18 441 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:jdheimer88@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:57 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds in Santa Monica Honorable Council Members,  I am a charger who makes extra money by collecting charging and returning bird scooters to nests.    My college age daughter got me into this as a lark and we deposit our modest earnings to her college account so she will  have spending money next semester.    Any curtailment of these scooters threatens that modest but helpful revenue stream and I urge the council to reconsider  imposing artificial limits to this green form of transportation.    Notte Bene: I use an electric vehicle in my hunting and gathering.    Thank you for your consideration and support.    Sincerely     Jeffrey Heimer    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 442 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Meredith sopko <MeredithSopko@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:57 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:I love BIRD! Hello, I am a local Santa Monica resident and my husband uses Bird everyday to get to and from work. We moved out to California a year and a half ago and decided we needed to get rid of one of our cars to save money. Luckily we live close enough to his job that he can commute other ways. He was using Uber but the costs added up quickly and we had to look for other options. Bird has become the perfect solution, there is a bird whenever he needs it, either outside of our apartment or work. We have saved time, money and stress about how to get him back and fourth to work and it is fun! Santa Monica has a very limited public transportation/parking offerings and the streets are overly crowded, you should be welcoming this solution with open arms like all of their users have. Please do not restrict the amount of Birds available to your residents that are looking for a smart alternative. Meredith Sopko Item 7-B 06/12/18 443 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth Van Denburgh <emvandenburgh@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:57 PM To:Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; councilmtgitems Subject:Council Mtg. 6-12-18: Item 7B - Shared Mobility Devices , Mayor Winterer and City Council Members, With the first reading of the Shared Mobility Devices Pilot Program I would hope you would consider adding an enforcement element to aid the City with its Net Zero Program. This program is to eliminate deaths related to pedestrians, bike and I'm assuming scooter riders. When an individual is fined for riding on the sidewalk and/or without a helmet that individual has to:  Watch and complete a mandatory scooter school training with quiz Item 7-B 06/12/18 444 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Katy Kinnon <katykinnon@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:00 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Kathalyn Kinnon Item 7-B 06/12/18 445 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth Van Denburgh <emvandenburgh@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:00 PM To:Ted Winterer; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Tony Vazquez; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day; councilmtgitems Subject:Re: Council Mtg. 6-12-18: Item 7B - Shared Mobility Devices Sorry. Hit send before I finished my thought. If 3 or more infractions have incurred then that individual would be prevented from accessing an electric scooter in Santa Monica for a month. I believe in Vision Zero. We need some mechanism to move us realistically toward it before someone is seriously hurt. Thanks for your efforts. Elizabeth Van Denburgh Wilmont Board Member On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 12:57 PM, Elizabeth Van Denburgh <emvandenburgh@gmail.com> wrote: , Mayor Winterer and City Council Members, With the first reading of the Shared Mobility Devices Pilot Program I would hope you would consider adding an enforcement element to aid the City with its Net Zero Program. This program is to eliminate deaths related to pedestrians, bike and I'm assuming scooter riders. When an individual is fined for riding on the sidewalk and/or without a helmet that individual has to:  Watch and complete a mandatory scooter school training with quiz Item 7-B 06/12/18 446 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jason Kligier <jkligier@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:09 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jason Kligier Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 447 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gilbert Hernandez <gilberthernandez87@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:11 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters This message is in regards for the bird scooters myself and 6 friends used them while visiting and found them very  convenient. We liked that they were eco friendly. We used them to get to restaurants, beach, back to our hotel. Etc  Please don’t take this concept away or minimize its effects. The ozone layer and our planet is suffering enough with all  the vehicles releasing toxic into our air. Uv index is higher every year! I hope that our voices will reach your ears and the  many others to join. Leave out birds alone!    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 448 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Alia Singh <alia_singh@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:11 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Alia Singh Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 449 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:19 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Bird scooters     From: Gabrielle de Benedictis [mailto:4agreenfire@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:16 PM  To: Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>; Tony Vazquez <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>; Kevin McKeown Fwd  <kevin@mckeown.net>; Gleam Davis <Gleam.Davis@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich <Sue.Himmelrich@SMGOV.NET>;  Pam OConnor <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Terry O’Day <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Santa Monica City Manager's  Office <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Re: Bird scooters  The Bird scooter abandoned in my driveway/parkway this morning around 11:45 am apparently had "died". I just picked it up (as directed by the Police communications desk) to move it and it did not chirp. I had to carry it (and they are heavy) to the intersection with the City owned bikes where I dumped it. Get these scooters regulated so that they are not a hazard and hassle for people in their own homes not to mention the sidewalks and parkways. I will be watching. Gabrielle de Benedictis On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 11:56 AM, Gabrielle de Benedictis <4agreenfire@gmail.com> wrote: Tuesday 11:47 am Someone just dumped a Bird scooter on my driveway and parkway. I am at the hill on Pearl St. and evidently the scooter did not have enough power to get it's rider up the hill so they just left it on my property. This is NOT OK. Please require these scooters to be returned to a specific area and not allow them to throw them where ever they please. I just called the Police communications desk and they said they can't do anything about it so I asked them to relay this information so that the City Council will be made aware of it. The operator told me that Code Enforcement was taking care of that and she transferred me to that department. The operator who answered in Code Enforcement told me I had been misinformed and that they have nothing to do with it. I told her to immediately call and tell the Police communications desk that as I had not called her but had been transferred to her by Police communications (apparently this name is an oxymoron!). You have many communication problems however please make sure you receive this message: Get the motorized scooters belonging to private enterprise off the sidewalks, parkways and private property of your residents! This is not acceptable. Gabrielle de Benedictis 1130 Pearl St 39 year resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 450 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 5:16 PM, Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@smgov.net> wrote: We will be looking at new regs and rules June 12. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2018, at 5:02 PM, Gabrielle de Benedictis <4agreenfire@gmail.com> wrote: Children are using them. Adults are riding them on sidewalks at speed. Birds are being left blocking sidewalks and exclusively pedestrian areas everywhere in Santa Monica. Surely the PD sees this as they would have to be blind not to. This is the Tradgedy of the Commons. Bird Co feels it can use “the Commons” for profit and if not otherwise blocked will take as much as they can. Why is the City letting them endanger and inconvenience the residents? Why? Gabrielle de Benedictis On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 4:52 PM Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@smgov.net> wrote: They are not supposed to be used by minors so clearly parents have violated  the company's rules and state law.    If you see kids on riding Birds or Birds blocking the sidewalk then we need your  help, as our PD can't be everywhere. Please report violations to hello@bird.co  so with time, location and description so accounts can be suspended.    Item 7-B 06/12/18 451 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 3 <Outlook- i50c1cqg.png> Ted Winterer | Mayor City of Santa Monica | 1685 Main Street, Room 209 Santa Monica, CA 90401 | P: (310) 458- 8201 | ted.winterer@smgov.net | @samomayor From: Gabrielle de Benedictis <4agreenfire@gmail.com>  Sent: Friday, June 1, 2018 4:04:58 PM  To: Tony Vazquez; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day;  Ted Winterer; Santa Monica City Manager's Office; Council Mailbox  Subject: Bird scooters Get them off the sidewalks! They are endangering and impeding pedestrians from walking down a sidewalk. On the short walk I take to get to schools (I am a teacher for SMMUSD) I see at least a few Birds blocking the sidewalk on my way to and on my way from work. I see children riding them on school grounds. I have had adults come at speed behind me while I was walking my dogs on the sidewalk. This is not OK. What are you thinking? Gabrielle de Benedictis 38 year resident of Sunset Park Item 7-B 06/12/18 452 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:19 PM To:councilmtgitems Cc:Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Pedestrian struck and assaulted by Bird rider. Rider threatened to shoot me. 2/15/18     From: erika willhite [mailto:blisshappens2u@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:14 PM  To: Kevin McKeown Fwd <kevin@mckeown.net>; Gleam Davis <Gleam.Davis@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich  <Sue.Himmelrich@SMGOV.NET>; kevin@smgov.net; Pam OConnor <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Terry O’Day  <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Pedestrian struck and assaulted by Bird rider. Rider threatened to shoot me. 2/15/18  Dear Santa Monica City Council Members and Mayor Winterer, On 2/15/18. I was struck by a Bird scooter rider who ran into me from behind on the sidewalk on 26th Street, near Santa Monica Blvd. at 5:30pm on a Thursday night. After I was struck, the rider turned around and threw a crumpled up receipt in my face. When I attempted to take a picture of him, he assaulted me. He grabbed my forearm and knocked my cell phone out of my hand. He picked up my phone and smashed it flat faced down on the sidewalk, disabling my device by smashing the screen. The suspect then asked me if I wanted him to shoot me, while he brandished a weapon. I praced my hands in the air and backed up begging for him not to shoot me. A good samaritan saw the whole thing fro across the street. The SMPD were notified and a report was taken. The receipt the suspect threw in my face was from CVS in which the suspect made a purchase using a FOODSTAMP - EBT card ending in 0238 and his CVS extra care card # ending in 4195. I contacted BIRD on 2/16 (twice) and again on 2/19 asking for their help in tracking the suspect. hellow@bird.com has been unresponsive and unhelpful. We cannot allow these private products to be used on public sidewalks. I urge you all to find a smarter solution. Thank you! Erika Willhite Item 7-B 06/12/18 453 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:22 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Comments of ofo bikes to proposed shared mobility device proposals Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie    From: Recht, Philip R. [mailto:PRecht@mayerbrown.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:53 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Comments of ofo bikes to proposed shared mobility device proposals    Our firm represents ofo bikes, the world’s largest operator of dockless bikeshare programs.  Ofo currently is  operating in over 30 US markets, including 3 pilot projects in LA County.  Ofo hopes to operate in the near  future in Santa Monica and, towards that end, has met with the City’s Mobility staff to provide ofo’s views on  the best way to structure shared mobility device pilots in the City.  Ofo commends City staff for its diligence in  seeking out industry comment and for the prodigious effort that was required to develop the proposals you  will consider this evening.      Ofo also embraces the proposals’ goals of allowing a discrete number of pilots that will enable the City to  make informed decisions as to how to best regulate shared dockless mobility devices going  forward.  However, ofo is concerned that a few aspects of the proposals are overly restrictive and, as a result,  will undermine that goal.  In particular, ofo has concerns re the following items:     1.  Suggested “lock to” requirement.  Ofo has no objection to the concept that shared mobility devicies have  some system to ensure they are parked in an upright fashion and in a proper location.  In ofo’s view, the most  effective such system would be comprised of various incentives, disincentives, user education, and company  operations.  Regardless of ofo’s preferred approach, the City’s rules should be flexible in allowing creative and  continuously improving solutions.  In contrast, a hard and fast requirement that shared mobility devices have  a “lock to” mechanism would pose any number of issues.  It would prevent other creative and more flexible  solutions, such as fully electronic systems, that will ensure devices are properly parked.  It would limit the  ability of shop owners, residents, first responders, etc., from readily removing devices that are improperly  parked or otherwise must be removed in the case of emergency.  It also would unwittingly restrict the  availability of devices in those parts of the City that have only limited infrastructure (e.g., bike racks, parking  meters) to which dockless devices may be attached.  Lastly, such a requirement would provide a significant  and unfair market advantage (if not monopoly) to those very few operators whose devices currently employ  locking hardware.  For all these reasons, ofo recommends against the adoption of a “lock to”  Item 7-B 06/12/18 454 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 requirement.  Instead, the City should adopt a flexible performance‐based approach that allows operators to  choose the means they believe are most appropriate to accomplish the goal behind proposed requirement.       2.  Device type.  While the City’s Breeze Bike Share program has proved to be successful, it is not clear why the  City would not want to allow at least one modestly sized dockless pedal bike pilot to operate along with the  proposed e‐device pilots.  A pedal bike pilot could help service those parts of the City where Breeze bikes are  not readily available.  Data gathered from the pilot would inform the City as to compatibility and advisability of  maintaining both public and private pedal bike operations in the City and otherwise how to improve the  Breeze program even further.     3.  Operators cap.  Even if the City is not disposed to allow a pedal bike pilot, it should expand the number of  allowable operators to at least four.  Assuming each operator focuses on only one type of device, four  operators, as opposed to three, will allow the City to maintain two pilots each for both e‐scooters and e‐assist  bikes.  Clearly, multiple pilots of each device type will allow the City to observe and compare a wider arrange  of operating and technology approaches and, as such, better inform the City’s long‐term approach to mobility  device sharing.     4.  Quantity limits.  The proposed quantity limits—which would allow each operator to begin with 500 devices  and increase to 750—are quite low given the assumed level of ridership the pilots will engender.  At a  minimum, however, the overall device caps (of 1500 and 2250) should be increased accordingly if the operator  cap is increased as suggested above.     We hope these comments are helpful.  Should you have any questions about them, please do not hesitate to  get in touch.  Otherwise, thank you for your consideration of them.        Philip R. Recht Mayer Brown LLP 350 S. Grand Avenue, 25th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Direct: 213 229‐9512 Main: 213 229‐9500   Mobile: 310 493‐9781 Fax: 213 625‐0248 PRecht@mayerbrown.com      __________________________________________________________________________   This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are  addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named  addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e‐mail.   Information about how we handle personal information is available in our Privacy Notice.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 455 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:23 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: BIRD on agenda Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Michael katz [mailto:katzfilm1@mac.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:18 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: BIRD on agenda    Dear Council,  We are alarmed at the unchecked proliferation of electric scooters in our community — and at the venal exploitation of  public space, the wanton disregard of safe sidewalks for pedestrians, the lawlessness of the BIRD corporate entity with  no apparent accountability, and the utter lack of planning, impact consideration, and strict regulation of the social  experiment of BIRD’s overnight appearance in our city.    My wife and I are in our seventies and have both been nearly struck by recklessly operated electric scooters on the  sidewalks of Ocean Park neighborhood.  Please protect our right to safely walk in our city.    Michael and Betsy Katz  3016 Ruskin Street  Santa Monica 90405    Sent from my phone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 456 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:23 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: electric scooters Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Wendy [mailto:wendy@EVENTMEDICAL.NET]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:24 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: re: electric scooters    Just a suggestion:  Limit the amount of cars in your city first. I understand the issue with electric scooters but, at least it  is clean air. While I don’t ride an electric scooter or electric skateboard, I do ride an electric bike. My suggestion is to be  careful on  how you  limit things, the wording on your regulations, and how you can enforce it. There are many types of  electric modes of transportation and will continue to increase due to the cost of gas in this state along with those who  are concerned about our environment. I don’t have a suggestion for you but a recommendation to give it a lot of  thought but, before you make any regulation(s), go out and ride it for an hour to have a better understanding of usage.  Good luck to you and remember – electric transportation is becoming the way of the future.     Sincerely,   Wendy Grose  Item 7-B 06/12/18 457 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:23 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Scooter ordinace 6.12.2018 Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: C.i. Organization [mailto:Contact@ciorganization.org]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:51 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Scooter ordinace 6.12.2018  Good all, I have view a proposed ordinance within Santa Monica regulating the number of scooter allowed by business. My single initial thought is, why are the council not regulating the amount of vehicles registrations in Santa Monica(?). I am currently a college student prospecting colleges across the nation, Santa Monica being one of those prospects. As of reading this new proposed ordinance, I will remove Santa Monica from my list of interests. This is so far left field, band aid approach to an issues that is far bigger than a scooters in economic terms. The ordinance is said to be an action for safety, but this move, in my opinion, is counter proactive and allows, again to give right of way to vehicle movement and vehicle owners permission to continue consuming large amounts of space for parking, roadways and structures used exclusively for there maintenance. Item 7-B 06/12/18 458 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 This, again in my opinion, is a fruitless effort that restricts proactive progress. Vehicles are nothing but consumer product worldwide and owners of those are so dependent on the utilization of the cars, truck, utility vessels, cargo vehicles, etc. that more than 50% of our usable space on this surface in metropolitan areas has been designated for there use. Along with this same proposed ordinance allowing for the continuance of further polluting of airs, waterways, lands as well as our and our children's health. Please take head to what I have written. This time and effort can be much more wisely spent on much more proactive efforts for movement into a healthier way of living. Travis Anderson 657.253.9536 Virus-free. www.avg.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 459 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:25 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Lime bikes, scooters, and Bird scooters Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: AMY COHEN [mailto:ancohen@ucla.edu]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:46 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Lime bikes, scooters, and Bird scooters  Do something serious about the bikes and scooters that are littering our city! In addition to the eye-sore, they are dangerous---I almost tripped over one today and certainly NO ONE is riding any of these with a helmet. I heard you were going to have the police ticket people with no helmet, but that did not happen. The scourge on our city is getting worse, not better. We do not want MONEY from these companies; we want them gone! I have lived here for over 22 years and nothing has irritated me like these. I went running this morning at 6:10am and when I got back at 6:38 two Lime e-bikes were in front of my walkway! There are city hulu bikes on a rack (properly) at the end of my street---why are we letting other bike companies just lay their bikes anywhere! The city made a decision about hulu bikes, did research, decided where to put the racks etc and now we've got other companies (Lime, Bird) who we just put their crap anywhere? Makes no sense. Do your jobs and do something serious to stop this. Amy -- Dr. Amy Cohen 1102 11th Street, #201 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Item 7-B 06/12/18 460 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:25 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Electric scooters Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Phyllis Elliott [mailto:pelliott@commontech.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:31 AM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Electric scooters    Ladies and Gentlemen, I hoped to attend tonight’s meeting to speak on the matter of electric scooters, but it appears I will be working late. On behalf of myself, my family, and my neighbors, urge you to impose sensible restrictions. 1. Please keep motorized vehicles off our sidewalks and out of our parks. 2. Please require docking stations for the scooters. Users should not be permitted to abandon them on our sidewalks, in our driveways, or in our parks. Thank you very much. Phyllis Elliott (310) 393-3682 Item 7-B 06/12/18 461 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:26 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Electric scooters Council‐    Please see the below email regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thanks,    Stephanie      From: Bryan Cassiday [mailto:bryanc77@me.com]   Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 5:28 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Electric scooters  Hello. You need to get these electric scooters, such as Bird and Lime, off the sidewalks. These scooters are dangerous to pedestrians. When they hit a pedestrian by accident, they’re going to cause injuries. Drivers of scooters that ride on the sidewalk should be fined heavily. I see scooters driving on the sidewalks all the time. I’ve never yet seen any of them get ticketed by a police officer. Not only that, these scooters are flung helter-skelter all over the sidewalks. A pedestrian could trip on them. These things are accidents waiting to happen. They shouldn’t be allowed to be thrown all over the sidewalks. You need to have more regulation of these scooters. And these regulations need to be enforced. Otherwise, they’re meaningless. It’s time to make the sidewalks safe for pedestrians. Sidewalks are for walking, not for driving of any kind. Bicycles also frequently violate the law and drive on sidewalks. Again, the police never cite them. Sincerely, Bryan Cassiday Santa Monica resident Item 7-B 06/12/18 462 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Gerdsmeier <mgformusic@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:29 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds&Limes Dear City Council  PLEASE KEEP THESE SCOOTER FLEETS GOING IN OUR COMMUNITY. THEY MAKE GETTING AROUND FROM WORK, HOME,  PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND VICE VERSA SO MUCH EASIER, CHEAPER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE WHILE KEEPING OUR  STREETS EMPTIER OF ADDITIONAL EMMISSION‐LOADED CARS AND ADDITIONAL UNBEARABLE TRAFFIC! IN FACT THESE  SCOOTERS MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES MUCH MORE ATTRACTIVE, MODERN AND RESPONSIBLE AT THE SAME TIME.  PLEASE DON’T CUT INTO THIS POSITIVE MOVEMENT‐INSTEAD SUPPORT AND ENDORSE IT.  THX  MICHAEL  A SANTA MONICA RESIDENT    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 463 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Adra Graves <adra21@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:37 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters: please do not limit Having this alternative form of transportation has been absolutely wonderful. I try to bike as much as possible, but just  don’t always have the energy, particularly if there’s a hill on my route, like that at Ocean Park and Lincoln, or on  Walgrove. And having more people in the bike lanes, be they on bikes or scooters, makes everyone in those lanes feel  safer. Please do not limit the number of scooters in the city!    Thank you,  Adra Graves    Typos by iPhone   Item 7-B 06/12/18 464 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nikki King <nikkingla@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:42 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please DECREASE the number of BIRD scooters.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 465 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Teo Wickland <teo@ucla.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:55 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Scooter share restrictions Hi there, I would like to provide feedback on the proposed Pilot Program for Shared Mobility Devices which the Council is considering tonight. I lived in Santa Monica for nearly three years before moving 2 blocks outside of Santa Monica earlier this year. I am also a PhD student in urban planning at UCLA. As you may know, automobiles require extraordinarily large amounts of space to transport as few as one person each, both on roads and in storage (parking). This produces congestion (traffic), and takes away space that could otherwise be put to housing, urban farming, or other uses. Automobiles also consume massive amounts of energy and expel commensurately massive amounts of toxic pollutants, including those causing local health hazards as well as others which contribute to the global crisis of climate change. Automobiles are also hazardous due to their tendency to crash, which given their mass and speed often leads to severe injury or death. In fact, the risk of automobile crashes is the main reason helmets are recommended for bicyclists and other low-speed human- and electric-powered light vehicles. As you may also know, tens of thousands of these massive, wasteful, hazardous automobiles are present every day in Santa Monica. Given this, I was disappointed to learn that the City of Santa Monica is considering severely restricting the number of shared-use human- and electric-powered scooters available within the City. Such compact, lightweight vehicles avoid or sharply reduce the problems with automobiles mentioned above. Perhaps before capping the number of scooters at 1,500 the City should cap the number of cars at a similar number. Thank you for your attention, Teo Wickland Item 7-B 06/12/18 466 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ryan Moulder <moulderryan@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:59 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds Reducing the fleet of birds would be disappointed to me. Birds serve as a fun, easy way of transportations and also supports the environment. It would be disappointing to see the City of Santa Monica hinder the progress made by a fun startup. Ryan Item 7-B 06/12/18 467 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Peter Horton <picocreek@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:05 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds I am a resident of Santa Monica (404 12TH) and have been delighted by the addition of these scooters to our city. Not only are they a significant help in lowering the number of cars on the road, thereby emissions, they are fun! They are playful. And one of the great things about Santa Monica, one of the things that distinguishes it and makes it unique is its playfulness: The pier, the beach, the promenade, our bowling alley, bike lanes, shared bikes, and on and on give Santa Monica its identity. Birds are a perfect fit. So I’m asking, pleading with you to let them be. Diminishing their presence diminishes access, convenience and most importantly joy. So please please, let the Birds be. Thank you PH Peter Horton (310) 526-0694 picocreek@gmail.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 468 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Meredith Pilat <meredithpilat@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:07 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters   To whom it may concern:  I don’t know why I should even have to write an email like this asking you to reconsider your Short sighted attempts to  get rid of something wonderful like the Birds.  Scooters are an easy, cheap and extremely sustainable way to get around our city. We are reducing emissions w/ every  ride and it’s an economical and fun way to get to and from work or even just to cruise around our lovely city.  Let’s not forget that this is a favorite tourist destination and the out of towners love our Birds. It’s part of the SM  experience!  I have no idea why you would even want to attempt to limit them ( is there a Republican around?🙄) But you’ll shoot  yourself in the foot if you do.  Please see your way to keeping the amazing Bird scooters in Santa Monica for the foreseeable future because they’re  loved and enjoyed by both our residents and the many visitors that flock here regularly.  Thank you very much.  Kind Regards,  Meredith Pilat    1541 Princeton St #6  Santa Monica  90404  Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 469 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:10 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:FW: Please Keep Bird in Santa Monica     From: johnhruby2587@gmail.com [mailto:johnhruby2587@gmail.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:53 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Santa Monica City Manager's Office  <manager.mailbox@SMGOV.NET>; Code Enforcement <Code.Enforcement@SMGOV.NET>; Transportation Planning  <Transportation.Planning@SMGOV.NET>; Ted Winterer <Ted.Winterer@SMGOV.NET>; Gleam Davis  <Gleam.Davis@SMGOV.NET>; Tony Vazquez <Tony.Vazquez@SMGOV.NET>; Councilmember Kevin McKeown  <Kevin.McKeown@SMGOV.NET>; Sue Himmelrich <Sue.Himmelrich@SMGOV.NET>; Pam OConnor  <Pam.OConnor@SMGOV.NET>; Terry O’Day <Terry.Oday@smgov.net>; Francie Stefan <Francie.Stefan@SMGOV.NET>;  David Martin <David.Martin@SMGOV.NET>; Rick Cole <Rick.Cole@SMGOV.NET>; Anuj Gupta  <Anuj.Gupta@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Please Keep Bird in Santa Monica  Dear City Leaders I love riding the bird. It helps me to get to work. I work in Santa Monica and I rely on Bird to quickly and affordably get around the city. I'm concerned and confused as to why the city is trying to take away Bird as a sustainable transporation option especially because it reduces traffic, reduces parking problems, and reduces carbon emissions, and doesn't cost taxpayers money. This will affect people like me, and other people who live and work in the downtown Santa Monica area. I hope this city will work collaboratively with Bird to preserve this exciting new transportation option. Please keep Bird in Santa Monica! Sincerely, John Hruby Sent from my R2 unit Item 7-B 06/12/18 470 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Adam Chen <adam.sl.chen94@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:13 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save Bird!! Hi there, My name's Adam Chen, 23 year old resident of Los Angeles, CA. I just want to say that I think the Bird vehicle is an absolutely great idea and has been a great improvement to transportation options in the Santa Monica area. Admittedly, the Bird program has some issues with leaving vehicles unattended to in the streets, but with promises from the company, Bird can remain a very great addition to the city. Please think of all the carbon dioxide that is not being released into the environment as a result of these Birds. Please. Thank you. Respectfully, Adam Chen Item 7-B 06/12/18 471 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ruben Huizar <rubh1025@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:14 PM To:councilmtgitems My family and I rely on Bird to get around Santa Monica and since parking is difficult, we find Bird scooters as our reliable transportation in the city. Bird scooters around the city is convenient for us. Item 7-B 06/12/18 472 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Fariha Rizvi <frizvi93@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:15 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Save Bird in Santa Monica To whom it may concern: I implore you to not drastically limit the amount of Birds available in Santa Monica. As you know parking and traffic can be terrible in SaMo and can seriously make someone second guess going out in the area which does not benefit the local economy. Bird in Santa Monica makes the city more accesible to all. Best, Fariha Rizvi Item 7-B 06/12/18 473 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chad Billmyer <billmyer@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:20 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:please do not put a cap scooters in Santa Monica for these reasons Reason 1: The scooter companies are incentivized to deploy the optimal number of scooters in Santa Monica.  It behooves the scooter companies to deploy an optimal number of scooters in the city. An excess of scooters makes no financial sense for a scooter company that could deploy revenue producing scooters in another city if the vehicles are sitting idle in Santa Monica. The scooter companies' financial incentive is aligned to maximize the transportation benefit for Santa Monica residents and visitors. A government- imposed cap on scooters only serves to reduce the utility of the scooters to residents and visitors through a reduction in access. The ubiquity of the scooters is critical to making them a viable alternative to cars. Reason 2: Scooters save the planet.  Half of all urban trips are less than six miles, an achievable distance for an electric scooter. When a car moves a 150 pound human six miles, "99% of the energy used in a car is waste: It moves three thousand pounds of steel, glass, copper, and plastic in order to move a 150-pound human being." (Paul Hawkin, Drawdown, p. 149) As evidenced by their adoption, dockless, electric scooters present a major leap forward in the reduction of pollutants. Santa Monica is currently a shining example of the future of urban transportation. Yes, there are growing pains. Journalists from around the country are traveling here to see what the future looks like, and they like what they find: (How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Electric Scooters) Reason 3: Any time spent talking about reducing scooters is better spent talking about reducing cars.  According to the LA Times, between 2002 and 2013, cars hit 187 pedestrians and killed ten pedestrians in Santa Monica. In 2017 cars killed eight pedestrians in Santa Monica. Yet, we have not seen Santa Monica propose a cap on cars. Instead, Santa Monica just spent an estimated $200k to install intersection scrambles to protect pedestrians from cars. And the city is spending an estimated $10M over five years to make walking more safe in Santa Monica. The number of cars is the problem, not electric scooters. Sincerely, Chad Billmyer of Santa Monica Canyon, 90402 Sources: http://graphics.latimes.com/la-pedestrians/ https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2017/November- 2017/11_21_2017_Eighth_Pedestrian_Killed_This_Year_in_Santa_Monica.html https://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/PCD/Plans/Pedestrian-Action- Plan/PAP%20Oct%20Draft%2010-15-15.pdf http://www.drawdown.org/solutions/transport/electric-bikes http://www.drawdown.org/solutions/transport/cars Item 7-B 06/12/18 474 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/06/technology/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-electric- scooters.html Item 7-B 06/12/18 475 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Nick Fro <nickfro777@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:24 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Nicholas Froelich Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 476 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Sierra Vidal <adrianasierrav@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:32 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Sierra Item 7-B 06/12/18 477 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Scott Page <fscottpage@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:35 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird in Santa Monica Just a note for you on the Bird scooters: I fully support keeping this very useful service available in the city at its current levels, without limits on growth. How much better would SM be, especially downtown, if these were used more often than cars? Please don't squelch progress. Let the people decide how much they want to use the service. Thank you. Scott Page Item 7-B 06/12/18 478 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Campbell Dixon <hamboneandhobbs@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:40 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird usage in Santa Monica I am unable to attend the rally in Santa Monica today to defend the number of Birds used as alternative transportation  but I support their use in my neighborhood and can personally attest to the value of their convenience and price over  automobile transport at short distances.    Thank you for your consideration,  Campbell Dixon      Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 479 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:James Hill <drjameshill@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:36 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird I support the use of Bird and other electric transportation in SM. The electric option is low carbon impact, and the ease of access to local stores without inducing auto traffic is a great thing for the city. We should be allowed to choose our mode of transport. Thank you, James Hill , MD Item 7-B 06/12/18 480 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Robert Mendez <chove21@live.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:36 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird To whom it may concern, I'm a father of 4 and a Bird mechanic. Ever since Bird was allowed to set their scooters out for public use I have been able to save money on gas and move more freely through the streets of Santa Monica. I truly support what bird has done to relieve traffic congestion. I became a Bird mechanic not only for the second income but so that more people have a better transportation to school, work and recreation. But when Bird announced that the city council wanted to reduce the number of birds from public streets I could not believe it. The only reason I could think of is that public transportation has taken a financial impact ever since Bird came along. So I feel needed to write this letter to urge you not to reduce the number of Birds from city streets. Thank you Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Item 7-B 06/12/18 481 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Campbell Dixon <hamboneandhobbs@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:40 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird usage in Santa Monica I am unable to attend the rally in Santa Monica today to defend the number of Birds used as alternative transportation  but I support their use in my neighborhood and can personally attest to the value of their convenience and price over  automobile transport at short distances.    Thank you for your consideration,  Campbell Dixon      Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 482 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lisa Neeser <lisa@adlhochcreative.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:02 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRD IS THE WORD Dear City Council, Please allow Bird to continue to provide the same amount of clean-air scooters in the Santa Monica/West L.A area. They provide so much for so little. Please don’t take the fun out of Santa Monica by limiting this wonderful service. Sincerely, Lisa Neeser Lisa Neeser Project Director 3225 Benda Place Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 460-4089 (x101) office (323) 460-4045 fax http://www.adlhochcreative.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 483 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Meggie McGraw <meggiemcgraw@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:50 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Free the Birds!!! Dear council members,    I’m writing in regard to the discussion around removing the bird scooters from the city of Santa Monica! Being a local  resident we NEED more environmentally friendly options when it comes to transportation. The scooters will positively  affect our atmosphere while reducing traffic, especially in the coming months with summer in full swing. Stop ruining all  the fun and open your minds to innovation and the future of transportation and technology.    Sincerely, Meggie     Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 484 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:DAVID TUREK <bluspark@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:51 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Usage Please work with Bird as a good alternative mode of transport in Santa Monica.  It has added to my good experiences as  a long time resident.    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 485 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Donovan Stuhlmuller <dstuhlmuller@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:52 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, I want a rainbow bike Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 486 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Chavela Saffron <chavelasafron@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:54 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds Hello, would like to put in a word on the importance of having a wide range of transportation options in our growing  city.  There are many streets with preferential parking, zoning and many with hour limits that people can’t even go visit  friends without getting a ticket.  The bird is an option to help the environment and easy access around the city. Gilbert’s  welcomes all forms of transportation and we have seen a increase in our patrons using this type of mode of operation.  Please consider not limiting this type of means of transportation.    Best,  Elizabeth Chavela Safron    Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 487 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:wolfkilla2012@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:59 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jorge Arroyo Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 488 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Jill Gitell <jillgitell@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:01 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Jill Gitell Jill Gitell | Marketing Partnerships & Promotions | Twentieth Century Fox | 10201 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA | 310-369-2199 | www.foxmovies.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 489 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Emily Lause <emily.lause@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:01 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Emily Lause Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 490 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Lindsay O'Connor <lindsaydacey@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:01 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Lindsay Oconnor Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 491 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Stephen Zimmerman <sbzimmer@usc.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:05 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooters Hello,    I want to express my concern for the Bird scooters laws being implemented. I’ve used bird and consider it essential and a legitimate form of transport. It helps reduce emissions and brings Santa Monica into the future by offering the newest  and most exciting form of transport. Additionally, they have become a major attraction, as i have told numerous people  visiting LA to try them out. This only results in an economic plus for Santa Monica. Limiting the number would indicate  that Santa Monica is not ready for the future and is not the progressive  city it claims to be. I urge you to at least get rid  of the rule that limits the number of Bird Scooters.     Best,    Stephen Zimmerman  Item 7-B 06/12/18 492 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dr. Christopher Vincent <DrVincent@altus-health.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:07 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:save Bird Attachments:image001.emz I am writing to express my opinion on the Bird scooters.  I have a business in Santa Monica, and since implementation of  Bird there is now parking outside my building, I have many employees and clients come to my office on a Bird, it has  made a world of difference to congestion and traffic in my opinion.  We need more Birds, less cars in the city.  Thank you  Sincerely   Chris Vincent     Dr. Christopher Vincent D.C. Co-Founder, ALTUS 1934 14th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 T: 310-452-1800 www.altushealth.com    This e-mail message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Confidentiality and HIPAA Statement: This email, together with any attachments, is privileged and confidential under state and federal law, and is for the exclusive use of the named recipient. It may contain information, which is confidential or prohibited from any disclosure under the HIPAA Privacy Rule or other federal or state laws. If the reader of this message is not the named or intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to its intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, copying, disclosure or dissemination of this message is strictly prohibited. If you are not the named or intended recipient and have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this e-mail or at the phone number listed above, and take all steps necessary to delete this communication.   Item 7-B 06/12/18 493 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Council Mailbox Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:13 PM To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez Cc:councilmtgitems; Anuj Gupta; Francie Stefan Subject:FW: Bird scooter and electric 2 wheeled vehicle safety issues Council‐    Please see the below regarding the dockless mobility pilot.    Thank you,    Stephanie     From: Mark Fingerman, Esq. [mailto:mfingerman@adrservices.com]   Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:52 PM  To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>  Subject: Bird scooter and electric 2 wheeled vehicle safety issues  Dear Council Members, I’ve lived in Santa Monica for the past 20 years. I’m a cyclist, regularly riding in our City steets. I love the idea of the Bird type scooters but I think the manner in which they are being allowed by the City to operate poses a serious ongoing risk to public safety. While the Bird user agreement purports to require users to obey SM regulations - e.g., no riding in sidewalks or the beach bike path, wear a helmet - i regularly see the Bird scooters on both, and I’ve only seen 1 or 2 users out of dozens wearing a helmet. Additionally, I’ve now seen on 3 occasions, electric minibikes (short, wide tired motor cycles) on the beach bike path. I was coming out of a shop on Main Street last Friday evening and was nearly hit by 2 young men riding Bird scooters at full speed on the side walk. I don’t see any efforts and have heard of none by SMPD to enforce the scooter regulations. By trainging and practice as a lawyer, I’m sensitive to liability issues and see this evident failure to adequately regulate and enforce as substantial liablility issues for the City of Santa Monica. I understand that the City Counsel will be considering measures today to limit the number of Bird scooters in the city limits. That looks like an effort to - at no cost to the City - rein in the exposure but without addressing the cause. I would suggest that, in addition to unit limits, that SMPD be directed to initiate enforcement campaigns - just like the City has done for autos ignoring pedestrians in cross walks and DUI check points. Start nailing violators, word will get out and the City can then - in addition to addressing the cause of the saftey issues - have evidence of having taken reasonable measures to regulate and enforce saftey with regard to these 2 wheeled electric vehicles. I practice as a full time mediator. Please let me know if I can be of service to the City on these issues. Mark Fingerman, Esq., LL.M Mediation ADR Services, Inc. 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 250 Los Angeles, CA 90067-4303 Item 7-B 06/12/18 494 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 2 310.201.0010 Fax: 310.201.0016 mfingerman@adrservices.org www.adrservices.com www.FingermanMediation.com Functional Mindfulness mark@markfingerman.com www.markfingerman.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 495 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:cheyne elder <cheyneelder@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:20 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters   The bird is such a wonderful addition to the city. If you guys take them away it might sway me away from visiting Santa  Monica again anytime soon. Not only that, but it’s good for the environment.  Item 7-B 06/12/18 496 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Serenity Mcnett <serenitymcnett@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:23 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Serenity Mcnett Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 497 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Dr. Nathan Schramm <gr8eyedoc@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:44 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird scooters Hello, I just moved to Santa Monica and absolutely love it here. When I get home, I park my car and don’t touch it again until I need to go to work because this city has easy access to rentable scooters. I think it would be crazy to restrict the amount of scooters available for rental and can not think of a good argument why there should be less scooters on the road. For sure, this type of transportation makes it so less cars and carbon emissions are clogging Santa Monica. Please do not decrease the amount of rent able scooters available in Santa Monica. Healthfully, Dr. Nate Schramm Santa Monica, CA Optometric Physician, Certified Nutrition Specialist , Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society Organizer of www.ICSCmeeting.com Product development at www.greenerways.com “Greener ways for greener days!” Privacy Statement: This e-mail, including any attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this e- mail is not the intended recipient of his/her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply to the sender and delete/shred it immediately. Item 7-B 06/12/18 498 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Donna Gentry <gentryevents@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:44 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Scooters Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, There's no question that improvements re: safety and "parking" of scooters need to be made but more and more individuals are using the scooters for short rides; some to and from the Expo, SMC and Downtown SM. I've seen an increase in the use in the Pico neighborhood (where I reside) and many of the users are finding affordable transportation that works for them. I don't think we want to see less scooter availability in our area. Sunday we sat and people watched the bike path near Ocean Park. There were many scooters on the path and the new Lime scooters were popular because they are faster than the Birds. We witnessed many violations during the hour. Also, I've heard that the Lime folks are pushing over the Birds onto sidewalks and appropriately lining up the Limes. If the Hulu bike revenue is down because of the scooters, it's not a reason to punish the scooter companies (but maybe they can contribute $ to make up the loss of City revenue). Folks drive cars and ride bicycles recklessly and some of the worst safety issues are the skateboarders. We don't see limitations of quantities on any of these means of transportation. Scooters, iare a key alternative means of transportation, less traffic for sure. I've spoken with many small business owners, especially restaurants, who see an increase in the customer use of scooters. Less need for parking spaces and of course a positive contribution to our environment. Many of the anti-scooter folks in this town are folks who rant negativity daily on social media. Please don't give into to a few complainers who don't like anything that goes on in Santa Monica and they blame Council for it all! Thank you, Donna Donna J. Gentry S anta Monica resident How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~ Anne Frank Item 7-B 06/12/18 499 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Annamarie Atwood <annamarie.atwood@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:45 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Annamarie Atwood Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 500 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gregory CORNEJO <gregoryacornejo@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:48 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Gregory Cornejo Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 501 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:elena estrin <efestrin@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:51 PM To:Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Sue Himmelrich; Pam OConnor; Terry O’Day Cc:councilmtgitems Subject:shared mobility devices dear council members:  as you consider regulations for shared mobility devices for santa monica please keep in mind that as the system stands  now there is no enforcement and pedestrians and even cars are in danger.  trying to walk on any sidewalk in santa  monica is terrible with scooters and bikes, especially downtown.  scooters do not use the bike lanes on the street and  even bikes do not use the bike lanes and ride on the sidewalks. there is no enforcement to get them off the sidewalk.   when we’ve suggested to scooter and bike riders on the sidewalk to get onto the street they say it’s dangerous and  remain on the sidewalk pushing pedestrians out of the way.  it is a waste of time to develop any ordinance unless there  is enforcement.  this should not just be another revenue stream for the city.  just establishing costs will not protect  pedestrians.    please consider pedestrians first for use of the sidewalks    thank you  elena estrin  steve kandell  more than 35 year resident of santa monica  Item 7-B 06/12/18 502 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Matthew Conrad <matthewgconrad@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:55 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Love the birds! Dear Council, I am writing to you to voice my support of the scooter app - Birds. I think they are a great way to reduce congestion, reduce road wear and tear, reduce air pollution and heal parking woes. Birds have transformed my commute. I haven't taken my car to work in a month. When they were introduced I was skeptical but having experienced them I cannot imagine Santa Monica without them. It's an environmentally friendly transport alternative that I fully support. I love living in Santa Monica because of how willing we are to embrace technology and actually TRY things that can make life better. Birds have certainly made my life better and I hope they get the full support of the council. Sincerely, Matthew -- Matthew Conrad 323 491 72 62 Item 7-B 06/12/18 503 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:April Menchu <menchuapril@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:03 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, April Menchu Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 504 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:acardenas@c-logic.net Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:05 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Dear Council Members, My family and I rely on Birds for additional income. The Birds significantly have reduced emissions in our city. I ask that you not limit the number of Birds in Santa Monica. In the event that you vote to limit these numbers please know that I will do everything within my power to vote each of you out of office at the next election. Michael Cardenas 2424 Pearl Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Item 7-B 06/12/18 505 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Louise Keoghan <louisekeoghan@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:06 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:PLEASE DONT RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF BIRDS To whom it may concern,    I am a Santa Monica resident and have a business license in Santa Monica.      The Birds have injected a wonderful energy into our community.  For a long time we have been dealing with store  closures on Main Street and homeless.  The Birds are a breath of fresh air and has given the city a playful, youthful feel.   Plus it helps with traffic.  I grab a bird over my car when I can.     Please please do the right thing.     Louise Keoghan    Item 7-B 06/12/18 506 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Michael Baroff <mbaroff@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:09 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Curb the Bird Scooters Dear Council, Though I support Santa Monica's efforts to minimize auto traffic and the need for sustainable transportation, I strongly encourage you to limit the availability of and put further constraints on the Bird and Lime scooters in our city at this time. As a resident of the Downtown area, a pedestrian and a senior citizen, I have felt the daily confrontation of these scooters riding on the sidewalk. Some riders respond to being informed about the law, but most riders are indifferent if not overly hostile to we pedestrians. I understand the SMPD has made some attempt to educate people and the Santa Monica Downtown Ambassadors have been slack in educating people as well. Most significantly, it is clear that neither the Bird or Lime companies have made any effort in being able to "curb" their customers. As stewards of our City, I implore the City Council and the SMPD to enforce the existing ordinances that clearly prohibit, as either an "infraction" or potentially a "misdemeanor" ,when people ride these vehicles on the sidewalk, in our parks and on the bike path. (Let alone without a helmet, being underage, and/or riding in tandem -- all of which also present a danger) So before even entertaining an increase in these motor vehicles on our sideways, hold accountable the companies and riders who are creating a major problem that needs to be immediately addressed. Thank you, Michael Baroff mbaroff@aol.com Item 7-B 06/12/18 507 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Kym van der Weyde <kymberly.vdw@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:12 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:6/12/18 Council Meeting - Agenda 7B Hi City of Santa Monica, I'm sure that you're aware that the city of Santa Monica has traffic and parking challenges. As a resident of Santa Monica, I have to overcome those challenges every day in order to get to work, run errands, and enjoy being in my home city. While I do enjoy commuting on my bicycle or using public transportation, it isn't always a feasible way to get around. Bird has provided an alternative to using my car in those situations. Bird, and other transportation alternatives like them, have become an essential part of my every day life in Santa Monica. The access and availability have provided a reliable transportation option that is an alternative to my car. I no longer have to drive to work, or to the promenade, or to Main St, or to the Beach and then circle endlessly to find parking. I believe that the city of Santa Monica should not put caps on sustainable, alternative modes of transportation. The city should be using its resources to provide safer areas for commuting - whether it is on a Bird or a bicycle. I do not worry about other scooter riders or bicyclists while I'm riding a Bird - I worry about cars not paying attention, cars driving in the bike lanes, or cars running stop signs. Those worries are the same whether I'm walking, biking, or Birding. The world of transportation and commuting is changing - please pay attention and remain supportive of solutions that help solve traffic and parking challenges in the city of Santa Monica. Thank you, Kym van der Weyde Item 7-B 06/12/18 508 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gabriela Forgo <gabrielaforgo@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:14 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:BIRDS !   Dear City Council,      As a Santa Monica local who has come to know all sides of the community I think there needs to be MORE BIRDS  (scooters) in the city.  I have been driving my car for far too long and have sat in traffic for lengths of time I can't even  count.  My back hurts from driving too much, the prices of gas have gone up and honestly most of the time I'm not using  all the space in my car when commuting from one place to another.  That is why I vote NO towards having less birds  available.  The bird has allowed me to travel short distances without the hassle of traffic and without feeling like I'm  polluting the environment.  If anything we need MORE birds not less.  It also promotes a sense of community as I have  met people just interacting with them in between getting off and on a bird.  I hope you are in favor of having more birds  as not only is it efficient but also practical, environmentally friendly, user friendly, and compact.  Thank you.     Best,  Gabriela Forgo  310 26th St  Santa Monica, CA, 90402     Item 7-B 06/12/18 509 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Evan Scott <ms.evnscott@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:20 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Please Save the Bird! Hello City Council. I am a resident of Santa Monica and just heard about the meeting tonight to restrict Bird usage. I am not able to attend the meeting this evening, but wanted to be counted as a big supporter of the Birds! We live in a beautiful city that can be very difficult to get around with all the traffic. Birds have made it much easier to go to local places that are harder to drive or walk to, and they're affordable, easily accessible and fun. One of the best things about them is the accessibility! Please don't restrict the usage for the residence. Best, Evan Scott Item 7-B 06/12/18 510 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Melanie Rosenberg <mrosenberg57@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:44 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Ease up restrictions on Bird and other similar companies Hello, I am a resident and while I cannot attend today's council meeting at 5pm, I strongly urge you to ease up restrictions on Bird. I don't think putting a cap on the number of scooters is a productive solution to your problem. Instead, perhaps regulate where people are able to leave them and drive them. Put restrictions on the drivers, not the company. I have found them to be incredibly useful as a means of transportation and I have driven much less since they have been around. I wish they were available in other parts of LA. I am proud that they have found such success in Santa Monica. The City should be proud as well. The drivers of the scooters should be just as responsible as if they were driving a car. They cannot park a car just anywhere or drive it in a dangerous place. The Drivers should be regulated, not the company. Work with the companies, such as Bird, instead of against them to figure out a solution for controlling drivers/riders. I agree on charging the companies for insurance and permits, and other regulatory fees. However, the cap on scooters is not going to solve your problem. -- Melanie Rosenberg Item 7-B 06/12/18 511 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Bianca Akula <bianca.akula@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:51 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Bianca Akula Item 7-B 06/12/18 512 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Gil Goren <gilgoren@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 4:59 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Birds are horrible!!!! They clutter the streets, no helmets, underage kids riding, accidents. The electric vehicles are ruining the boardwalks! It  used to be a nice leisurely ride on a Sunday afternoon now you have to dodge 20 mph scooters! Get rid of them!!!!!    Regards,  Gil  Item 7-B 06/12/18 513 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Ryan Natvig <ryanrocksforever@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:15 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, null null Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 514 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Peter Muraki <phmuraki@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:16 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:Bird Scooter Support To City Council, I would like to voice my opposition of any movement to restrict access to "Bird" scooters or any similar forms of transportation. I support the use of these electric scooters because of the following. 1. They are efficent and environmentally friendly. 2. They provide a step in the right direction towards mitigating congenstion when there are limited viable alternatives to automotive transport. 3. They provide and fun and healthy source of recreation. 4. I have talked to a number of visitors to the area who enjoy their time in Santa Monica more because they were able travel around on "Birds". I live on the border of Santa Monica and frequent the ocean front. Often I travel via Bird. If my access to Bird becomes restricted, I know that I will travel less to the ocean front and reduce my patronization of local business. Please do not restrict access to this valuable service. Thank you, Peter Muraki Item 7-B 06/12/18 515 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Elizabeth Teklits <elizabeth.teklits@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Elizabeth Teklits Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 516 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:Vincent Pham <xvinsanity@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:21 PM To:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Francie Stefan; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Tony Vazquez; Ted Winterer; Sue Himmelrich; Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Clerk Mailbox; Terry O’Day Subject:Don't limit sustainable alternatives to driving Dear Mayor and City Council, Traffic in Santa Monica is a headache and Bird has given me an affordable, sustainable, and convenient alternative to driving or using ride-share when I need to get around. Bird has proactively been educating me on how to better share the road safely and legally. Strictly limiting the number of Birds on our streets would only make them harder to find, forcing me back into the car. Please do not put strict limits on this great new transportation option so I can continue to rely on Bird as a sustainable and affordable alternative to sitting in traffic. Thank you, Quoc Pham Sent from my iPhone Item 7-B 06/12/18 517 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 1 Vernice Hankins From:CIARA BURRIS <burris_ciara_marnee@student.smc.edu> Sent:Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:22 PM To:councilmtgitems Subject:College Student Bird Rider Hello,   My name is Ciara Burris and I currently attend Santa Monica College. When birds first began to arrive around Santa  Monica and I saw people riding them I was never really interested. Eventually one day I was tired and leaving campus to  go to my friend house, she lived pretty close so I was figured why not? Taking that bird was one of the best experiences I  have had! It was such a great feeling to feel the breeze and even that scary exciting feeling when approaching a bump  on the road. I have used a bird almost every week since then. It is very helpful when the buses are running slow and I  need to hurry and get to work or class. Bird is a very fun experience when with friends attending the promenade or the  pier. It just makes it all more exciting!  For the most part, a lot of streets in Santa Monica have bike lanes. The fact that in order to even use the bird you need a  drivers license shows that everyone should know the rules of the road. A bird is the same thing as someone riding a bike  or a scooter. Things happen and sometimes it is hard to prevent!   Please do not reduce the amount of birds around the city! This makes me sad a bit because I was hoping to maybe one  day see birds expand into more Los Angeles areas!!!   Thank you,   Ciara Burris  Sent from my iPhone  Item 7-B 06/12/18 518 of 518 Item 7-B 06/12/18 Consideration of a Shared Mobility Pilot Program June 12, 2018 Source: the Onion Bree ze Bike Share initiated the LA Region’s first bike share with new “smart bikes”in Nov 2015 What have we been seeing? Source: Medium Source: New York Times Bird Scooters 629,288 Rides 994,603 Miles Source: BirdRide, Inc. Impounds: 35 What have we been seeing? Tr affic Citations: 668 Admin Citations: 26 Collisions: 16 Source: SM Police, SM Fire Source: The Gaurdian What have we been seeing? Complaints Regarding: •Safety •Sidewalk Riding •Careless Parking •Riding without helmets Source: SM PCD, Police, PW What have we been hearing? The good and bad… Support Received: •Fun •Easy to get around •Convenient What have we been hearing? The good and bad… Operator Inter views •12 companies –tech, device design, financial services; all but one newly formed •e-bikes, e-scooters, human-powered bikes; strong majority preference for 500 to start, with ability to grow •All expressed varying willingness and ability to implement measures on: •Rider safety/education •Data sharing •Customer service •Maintenance and balancing operations Cities Responding Differently •Seattle –first dockless device program; most well-rounded and currently in second revisions & introducing scooters •San Francisco –strongest rules and limits, one bike share qualified; just added scooters (up to 5) •Nashville –paused operations while developing scooter regulations •Chicago & Austin –new pilot programs with “lock-to” requirement Why a Shared Mobility Pilot Program? •Develop a new area of policy, regulation, and enforcement through firsthand experience •Move quickly to adapt to a rapidly changing industry, but leave room to learn and adjust as appropriate •Explore partnership models with private companies •Explore possibilities for data capture, structures, and utilization •Allow time to test management tools like shared mobility device drop zones Proposed Pilot Program Structure •To tal duration of 16 months, through December 2019 •Request for applications in July •Select up to 3 partner operators •Launch devices Sept 17 •Minimum Requirements (mandatory) •Recommended System Elements •Flexible Administrative Guidelines •Fees identified for cost-recovery (no-subsidy) Pilot Program Scope •Eligible devices include e-bikes, e-scooters and other new devices (no combustion engines) •Maximum 15mph and 70lbs •Up to 2,250 total devices with a flexible scale: o Launch: min. 250 -max. 500 o Adjustments under 500 max. at any time (up or down) o Increases up to 750 with approval based on documented sustained ridership Ty pes of Devices Number of Companies Number of Devices Ar ea Served Device Density (device/sq mi) Santa Monica, Proposed e-Bike Share Scooter Share 3 -Mixed Device Ty pe 500-750/ Operator 2,250 Total Cap 8.5 sq mi 267 San Francisco Bike/e-bike Share Scooter Share 1 -Bike Share 5 -Scooter 500 –e-Bike Share 2,500 Total Cap - Scooter 47 sq mi 64 Austin Bike/e-bike Share Scooter Share Not Specified 500+/ Operator No Total Cap 298 sq mi TBD Seattle Bike Share 4 -Bike Share 0 -Scooter (Pilot in Development 9,000 Total 84 sq mi 107 Dallas Bike Share Not Specified 20,000 Total Operating 340 sq mi 59 Chicago Bike/e-Bike Share Not Specified 250/Operator 45 sq mi, est. (Defined Service Area) TBD Pilot Program Scope Pilot Program Minimum Requirements 1.Ensure devices are safe for riding •Durable brakes, head & tail lights 2.Educate users about riding safety & regulations •Safety info on device & software; riding & parking rules provided at sign-up 3.Protect personal information •Secure financial (PCI compliant) 4.Ensure devices do not pose a hazard or obstruct the PROW •Clear ADA paths, entrances, driveways, bus stops, lanes; no operator distribution to Beach lots, Ocean Front Walk, Pier, Promenade or Palisades Park 5.Attend to operational issues promptly •Devices maintained safe and clean and broken removed promptly; Customer service and ID number on device, 24-hour emergency contact 6.Share trip and device data •Monthly data on fleet utilization; weekly ridership summary 7.Maintain valid insurance, permits & licenses Pilot Program Recommended Elements 1.Ensure devices are safe for riding •GPS-connected devices 2.Educate users about riding safety & regulations •Frequent rules & safety info on device & software; monthly education events; multi-lingual communications; low-income programs 3.Protect personal information •Encrypted customer protection, customer discretion on data sharing 4.Ensure devices do not pose a hazard or obstruct the PROW •Devices parked in appropriate PROW locations (parkway, furniture zone); incentives for correct parking; even device distribution and regular balancing; avoid unauthorized private property Pilot Program Recommended Elements During the program, work toward & evaluate operator related to: (con’t) 4.Attend to operational issues promptly •7a-10p on-demand customer service available and device issues remedied in 2 hours; regular maintenance and cleaning; staffing of customer service, balancing and maintenance, max 5 min alarms 5.Share trip and device data •Real-time data through API; 6-month customer surveys; geo-fencing 6.General Requirements •Affordable user fees Proposed Fees & Expenditures •Pilot Program Participation Fees –cost recovery •$20,000 per operator/year •$130/device/year •Pilot Program Support –staffing •Program coordinator: data, community comments, problem- solving, communications, and enforcement •Enforcement liaison: field tracking and documentation, citations, Police/PW collaboration and impounding, supporting oversight •Use of Public Property Charge •Device type and quantity limits, Operator Caps •“Lock-To ” Requirements •Additional Education Requirements •On-going investment in Breeze Options for Consideration 1.Adopt Ordinance creating the Pilot Program 2.Approve Resolution setting Fees & Charges 3.Adopt Emergency Ordinance limiting renewal period for FY18-19 Vendor Permits Recommended Council Actions REFERENCE: Resolution No. 11117 (CCS) & Ordinance No. 2577 (CCS)