SR 03-06-2018 7A
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: March 6, 2018
Agenda Item: 7.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: David Martin, Director, Administration
Subject: Introduction and adoption of an Emergency Ordinance setting forth
regulations for shared mobility systems and devices and providing for
generally applicable enhanced enforcement measures, and adoption of a
Resolution establishing an impound fee and related administrative fines.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt an emergency ordinance, provided as Attachment A, adding Chapter 3.21
to the City of Santa Monica Municipal Code setting forth regulations for shared
mobility systems and devices, adding Section 1.14.030 authorizing the City
Manager to implement Administrative Instructions, and amending Section
1.08.010 to provide for civil penalties of up to $5,000 for violations of local law,
and
2) Adopt a resolution, provided as Attachment B, establishing an impound fee for
shared mobility devices abandoned in the public rights-of-way and administrative
fines for violations of Chapter 3.21, and
3) Direct staff to establish a pilot program to assist with the development of a
regulatory framework for shared mobility systems and devices.
Executive Summary
Santa Monica staff, residents, and stakeholders have been actively pursuing the
Council’s strategic goal of Establishing a New Model for Mobility. The goal is supported
and enriched by connections with the Sustainable City Plan, Wellbeing Project, and
Land Use and Circulation Element. Efforts such as GoSaMo have encouraged Santa
Monica residents and visitors to try a variety of mobility options, including shared
mobility devices such as bicycles and vehicles.
New forms of shared mobility devices and systems, such as dockless bicycles and
motorized scooters, have begun operating in the Los Angeles area, including Santa
Monica. These systems can provide benefits in an urban environment – but they
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present new concerns and dangers to public safety, particularly in light of the City
Council’s Vision Zero to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from collisions – as well
as compliance with the California Vehicle Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), particularly on public sidewalks. One of the critical safety concerns with these
types of systems operating in Santa Monica is when the devices are left in the public
rights-of-way in a haphazard way, causing obstructions to pedestrian and Americans
with Disability Act (ADA) travel and access points, such as wheelchair ramps. Such
unregulated devices have also caused collisions and accidents, some resulting in
serious injuries. Accordingly, urgent regulatory actions are necessary to protect public
health and safety. Several cities in the United States are addressing these same issues
and have begun implementing pilot programs or new regulatory approaches to
accommodate such devices. Staff recommends adoption of the proposed Emergency
Ordinance to address immediate public safety concerns as a first step, while staff
develops a pilot program to facilitate the development of a safe and more sustainable
long-term regulatory framework for these devices.
The proposed Ordinance further recommends enhancing the City’s tools to enforce this
proposed Ordinance and other local laws more generally by authorizing the City
Attorney's Office to seek civil penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation of local law.
Additionally, like many existing City enforcement programs, part of enforcing this
Ordinance will require the undertaking of Administrative Hearings. T he City Manager
currently issues Administrative Instructions to interpret City policies with clarity, govern
operation, and provide procedures to implement them. To reiterate longstanding
practice and to further insulate the hearings process from legal challenges, staff
recommends amending the Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) to clearly articulate
the City Manager’s authority to implement these Administrative Instructions.
Background
New forms of shared use mobility systems are proliferating in cities throughout the
United States. The most common are “dockless” shared bicycles but other forms such
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as shared electric bicycles, electric scooters, and mopeds also exist. Most rely on app-
based rental, and GPS location services to identify the device. The “dockless” shared
bicycles lock to themselves via a lock over the rear wheel. Cities have begun to respond
through enforcement efforts against unlawful uses combined with pilot programs with
responsible operators to create regulatory frameworks to integrate these devices into
their existing transportation systems.
Pilot Regulatory Programs for Shared Mobility Systems
The City of Seattle created a pilot program in July 2017 to allow bike share companies
to operate in the city under a permit. Currently Spin, Lime Bike, and ofo are operating
under the City’s pilot program with over 9,000 bikes deployed.
In January 2018, the Austin, Texas City Council approved the creation of a “dockless”
bike share pilot program, making it clear that the program was a one-year test. The
program is expected to be implemented in May or June of 2018.
In San Francisco, the City has launched an 18-month pilot program. Only one
company, JUMP Bikes, which offers peddle assist electric bicycles, has successfully
fulfilled the requirements of the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s
bike share permit application.
In December 2017, the Los Angeles City Council authorized the Los Angeles
Department of Transportation to develop and enter into a contract with “dockless” bike
share operators in Council District 15/Harbor District. A licensing agreement has been
developed to address liability and indemnification, while Council considers the policy
framework for a pilot.
New York City put out a public request for information to explore the feasibility of
“dockless” bike sharing systems, taking into consideration its existing CitiBike bike
share system by not allowing the dockless system to operate where CitiBike operates .
The city expects to have a pilot program up and running by the summer or fall of 2018.
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Breeze Bike Share
Santa Monica launched Breeze Bike Share in November 2015 with 500 bikes and 80
“stations”. Breeze bike stations consist of clusters of bike racks throughout Santa
Monica, and geo-located on the Breeze smartphone app. The bikes offer flexible locking
through on-board locks, which means that users can lock at a station, or choose to lock
to a bike rack outside the station for a $2 surcharge. Breeze Bikes were purchased with
grant funds, are owned by the City, and operated under contract by CycleHop. T he
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. Metro Bike Share
runs a traditional “smart-dock” bike share system in which bikes can only be locked to
stations. Metro installed two stations in Santa Monica in 2017, located on the property
they own at the Metro Expo Line stops in Downtown and at 17th Street.
Bird Rides, Inc.
Around September 2017, Bird Rides, Inc. (“Bird”) began offering shared electric scooter
rentals in Santa Monica, without a City business license. Scooters began to arrive in
Santa Monica in an unanticipated fashion on the city’s streets and sidewalks, posing
significant safety concerns with respect to hazards/obstructions in the public rights-of-
way and disabled access ramps. After being contacted by City staff, Bird obtained a
Business License for its office location, and has pursued a Business License for its
vending of scooters on private property. The City has issued an approval to vend its
scooters on private property with conditions on its operations, particularly as they relate
to scooters being placed in the Public Rights-of-Way (PRW). The conditions are
currently being appealed by Bird.
Each morning Bird employees deploy scooters on sidewalks, primarily in the downtown,
recollecting the scooters in the evenings. In addition to the hazards posed with the
scooters being left in the public rights-of-way, hazardous user operation of the scooters
have continued to be observed. These unlawful operations have resulted in accidents,
some resulting in serious injuries. Bird scooters fit the definition of a “motorized
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scooter” as defined in Section 407.51 of the California Vehicle Code. State law requires
riders of motorized scooters to wear a helmet and prohibits riding on the sidewalk. Bird
scooter riders are also required by the CA Vehicle Code to be over 16 years of age and
possess a valid driver’s license or instruction permit. A motorized scooter may be
operated on a bicycle path, trail or bikeway, but not on a sidewalk. If on a roadway, it
must be operated in the bicycle lane, if there is one.
Discussion
This staff report is presented in three separate sections, 1) Shared Mobility Devices and
Systems, 2) Civil Penalties, and 3) Administrative Instructions.
Section 1 - Shared Mobility Device Systems
The shared use market for mobility devices, such as bicycles, has seen a new model
emerge that uses free-floating bikes without stations or docks. The devices can be
located, unlocked, and relocked using a smartphone app. “Dockless” systems enable
bikes and scooters to be left in any location, regardless of the presence of a rack or
other object to secure it to.
Shared mobility systems, and in particular new forms such as e -bikes and e-scooters,
can have benefits by providing additional mobility options. For users, this means
quicker, easier, and cheaper access to a device that can be used to travel short
distances, and a quick roll out of these options since the infrastructure of docking
stations is no longer required. However, one challenge presented by the newer
dockless shared mobility devices is that operators and users may leave the devices
haphazardly in the Public Rights-of-Way (PRW), creating accident causing obstacles,
causing more congested pedestrian walkways and obstructing ADA travel and access
points, such as ramps. Many users are not educated in safe operational requirements
and thus may not properly operate such new devices (e.g. not wearing helmets , not
1 A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has a floorboard that is designed
to be stood upon when riding, and is powered by an electric motor. This device may also have a driver
seat that does not interfere with the ability of the rider to stand and ride and may also be designed to be
powered by human propulsion., A motorcycle, as defined in Section 400, a motor-driven cycle, as defined
in Section 405, or a motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 406, does not constitute a
motorized scooter for purposes of this section.
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riding on the sidewalk, and in some cases possession of a valid driver’s license or
instruction permit). The City has responded to this by proactively sharing safety
information to riders to ensure Santa Monica residents and visitors were
equipped with information on how to safely and legally operate motorized scooters.
These efforts, included:
A blog post that received 1,267 views with an average of 3:24 minutes spent on
the page,
Posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with a total of 64,377 impressions,
Local and regional media coverage with safety messages, and
Direct education of scooter users on the lawful and safe use of scooter practices
by Santa Monica police officers.
Moreover, some operators choose to operate in complete disregard for applicable laws
or safety, likely in an effort to maximize profits. The confluence of these factors ha s
created serious public safety hazards throughout the City and necessitate s immediate
corrective actions.
In order to address the ongoing public safety concerns created by unregulated Shared
Mobility Devices, such as scooters, staff recommends that Council adopt the attached
emergency ordinance creating Chapter 3.21 – Shared Mobility Devices to establish the
following provisions:
1. Clarify the code to define shared mobility operations as vending and subject to
Chapter 6.36 Vending.
2. Unless otherwise approved by the City, prohibit the following activities:
a. Offering or displaying for rent a shared mobility device from the public rights-
of-way or public property without City authorization.
b. Placing, parking, abandoning or leaving unattended a shared mobility device
on the public rights-of-way or on public property.
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3. Clarify that shared mobility devices left in the public rights-of-way constitute an
immediate hazard and are subject to immediate impounding.
4. Establish authority to charge an impound fee.
Staff also recommends that the proposed provisions of Chapter 3.21 sunset on January
1, 2019 to provide time for staff to develop a pilot program and return to Council wit h
updates to the Chapter that begin the process of potentially authorizing and regulating
commercial shared mobility systems and devices.
Compliance
One of the critical safety concerns with these types of systems is when the devices are
left in the PRW, causing obstructions to pedestrian and ADA travel and access points,
such as wheelchair ramps. If a user or employee of the system leaves a device in the
PRW or on public property, it is essential that operators of the system remove it.
Additionally, it is unlawful for an operator itself to place the devices in the PRW. Since
the technology that facilitates most shared mobility systems includes a Global Position
System (GPS), companies that operate these systems know where they are located at
any given time. It is this same technology that allows users to locate the device , and
enables the definition of allowing pick-up and drop-off geo-fenced locations. As such a
company has the information necessary to ensure the removal of the device to a safe
and lawful location.
In order to ensure that companies are incentivized to remove the devices from the PRW
themselves and that the City’s costs of enforcement, storage and removal are not borne
by the public but by the party imposing such costs, staff recommends that Council adopt
the attached resolution establishing an impound fee of $60 and Administrative Fines of
$500 to $1000 for violations of the proposed provisions of Chapter 3.21 as follows:
Violation Description Proposed
Fine
Display, offer or make-available for rent any Shared Mobility Device in the PRW or on
public property.
$1,000
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Install, place, maintain, operate, or facilitate the installation, placement, maintenance
or operation of a Shared Mobility System in the PRW or on public property.
$1,000
Place, park, or abandon any Shared Mobility Device in the PRW or on public
property.
$ 500
Facilitate the placement, parking, or abandonment of any Shared Mobility Device in
the PRW or on public property.
$1,000
Failure by operator to immediately remove any of its Shared Mobility Devices
abandoned in any Public Area or the PRW
$ 500
The $60 impound fee is a cost-recovery fee based only on the time of a third party
company that would assist with the removal of any devices left in the PRW. Althou gh
staff has recently impounded devices, such as scooters operated by Bird Ride’s, Inc.,
no impound fee currently exists making these efforts ineffective. Once staff has more
experience with implementing the process for impounding of mobility devices, a revised
impound fee will be proposed with the FY2018-19 Exception Based Budget to account
for staff time.
Due to the nature of the way Shared Mobility Systems operate and because of how they
have been introduced to the public, users routinely leave the devices they rent in the
PRW after arrival at the conclusion of their trip. Staff proposes to take proactive
measures to remove the hazards created when users or operators leave the devices in
the PRW, by contracting with a third party to monitor and remove the devices. The
proposed impound fee is intended to recover the costs associated with these efforts by
charging for each device that is impounded. Staff would monitor the frequency with
which staff is having to remove the devices from the PRW ; any company that
continually fails to remove its devices from the PRW would also be subject to the
proposed administrative fines, civil action, and/or criminal prosecution. It is important to
note that enforcement related to devices left in the PRW will be focuse d on the operator
not the user. To limit any criminal liability on the part of users, the law provides for only
an infraction when any device is left in the PRW. Misdemeanor penalties would be
available for other provisions of the ordinance, such as displaying or offering for rent a
Shared Mobility Device in the City. The Police Department would however continue to
enforce the State Vehicle Code as it relates to the operation of vehicles, including
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shared mobility devices (e.g. not wearing helmets and in some cases possession of a
valid driver’s license or instruction permit).
Section 2 - Civil Penalties
Civil penalties can be an important tool to garner compliance with local law, including
compliance with this proposed Emergency Ordinance. Santa Moni ca Municipal Code
Section 1.08.010 currently does not set forth any civil penalty for violations of local law.
While certain specific code provisions currently provide for civil penalties (e.g. SMMC
4.56.040), such provisions remain sparse within the Municipal Code. In order to bolster
the City’s enforcement options for violations of local law, including this Emergency
Ordinance, staff proposes to amend SMMC Section 1.08.010 to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to seek civil penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation of local law.
Section 3 - Administrative Instructions
From time to time, the City Manager promulgates Administrative Instructions which
guide a wide range of City operations, including Administrative Hearings. Administrative
Instructions are intended to clearly interpret local law and provide procedures to
implement them. Administrative Instructions are reviewed by all Department heads
before implementation. To more clearly reiterate longstanding practice, staff
recommends amending the SMMC to specifically articulate the City Manager’s existing
authority to implement Administrative Instructions governing administrative hearings.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the
recommended action. Impound fees, and possibly fines, will be collected as part of
enforcement efforts, as well as there will be future contract costs related to the physical
collection and impounding of the mobility devices abandoned in t he public rights-of-way.
Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.
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Prepared By: Salvador Valles, Assistant Director of PCD
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Ordinance
B. Resolution
C. Written Comments
D. Supplemental Report
E. Powerpoint Presentation
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Subject: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Lionel Zhang
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Subject: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Eric Goud
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Subject: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Bryndan Broohm
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Subject: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Jerel Constantino
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Subject: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Jonathon Robinson
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Subject: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
-Andrew Dickinson,
Concerned Santa Monica Citizen
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:22 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Omar Farag [mailto:omarmfarag@icloud.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 3:08 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Omar Amer
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:22 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Walter Sterling [mailto:chefwaltersterling@icloud.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 3:07 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Walter Sterling
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:22 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Jaden Lipe [mailto:jumbodonut@icloud.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 3:04 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Jaden
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:22 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Renata Stoianov [mailto:restoianov@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 3:04 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Renata Stoianov
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Jordan Williamson [mailto:jordanw0724@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 3:02 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Jordan Williamson
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Antwon Holloway [mailto:hollowayantwon89@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:46 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Antwon Holloway
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: WILLIAM ATTAWAY [mailto:attaway_william_alex@student.smc.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:44 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
William Attaway
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Nick Gold [mailto:nickgold2000@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:40 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Concerned Santa Monica Citizen
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: 5STARG [mailto:dguedea@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:31 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Daniel Guedea
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Edward Baida [mailto:ebaida@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:26 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Don’t be rash and foolish about this. This is a new addition to the community and anything new comes with
hurdles. I get mad when I see people riding the Bird scooters on the sidewalk because I know they’re ruining it
for the people who use them responsibly and as directed. Same goes for bicyclists. In fact I make a point to take
up as much of the sidewalk as possible when someone is riding a bike or Bird on the sidewalk.
That said, I think the positives outweigh the negatives in this situation. Public transportation will never be able
to cover every mile of the city and last mile vehicles like the Bird scooters as well as the Breezeway bikes are a
practical, convenient solution.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Edward Baida
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:23 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Oceana Celeste [mailto:hippieoc@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:14 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Oceana Mawrence
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:24 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: BK [mailto:byronkennerly@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:15 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
I really like riding the Bird scooters and I want them to keep going. Please dont support the ordinance to stop
them.
Thanks,
Byron Kennerly
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:24 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Nick Conte [mailto:nconte42@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:14 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Nicolas Conte
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To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Monica Diaz [mailto:swaggypokemons@icloud.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:07 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Monica
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
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To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Taylor V.W [mailto:ashlie.vw1998@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:05 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
In addition, this is an inexpensive and faster way to get through the city of Santa Monica. The bus system here
isn’t as efficient as where I used to live, in Chicago, so Bird is my way of transportation because I can’t afford a
car. Bird is also good for local businesses because it makes it easier to reach them. If one is to look, birds are
outside of many small shops and restaurants. Bird has provided us with helmets and several rules to ride these. I
feel safe and efficient.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Taylor Vergara-Wright
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From:Council Mailbox
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To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Stephen Rubin [mailto:stephen.rubin@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:03 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Stephen Rubin
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From:Council Mailbox
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To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Fernando E. Duque [mailto:duquefernando@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:02 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Fernando Duque
F
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From:Council Mailbox
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To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: larrymuhlstein@gmail.com [mailto:larrymuhlstein@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:02 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Concerned Santa Monica Citizen
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:24 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Scott Selke [mailto:scott.selke@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:00 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Concerned Santa Monica Citizen
Scott Selke
+1 310 982 9542 | scott.selke@gmail.com
WeChat ID: scottselke / +1 310 982 9542
WhatsApp ID: Scott Selke / +1 310 982 9542
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From:Council Mailbox
Sent:Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:25 AM
To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Ms. C [mailto:misschievoussss@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 1:57 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Richelle Rudinski
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From:Council Mailbox
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To:councilmtgitems
Subject:FW: Please Save Bird in Santa Monica
From: Theo Goldstine [mailto:music.teg@me.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 1:56 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 Save Bird in Santa Monica
Dear City Council Members:
Santa Monicans, like me, know a lot about sitting in traffic, and also are very concerned about climate change
and the effects it will have on our coastal community.
That’s why I was so upset to learn about the proposed emergency ordinance – without adequate time for the
normal public input – a new set of rules and penalties that will effectively shut down Bird, the environmentally-
friendly, electric vehicle ridesharing company, here in Santa Monica. Moreover, this order explicitly exempts
gasoline-powered, dockless car-sharing companies from these same penalties.
A city like ours, which is so committed to stopping climate change should support innovative alternative transit
options, and allow proper time for community feedback if new regulations are proposed.
As our elected officials, I urge you to stop this rush to shut down Bird. As a rider, it helps me get around our
city without adding to traffic or greenhouse gas emissions. If you support stopping traffic and halting climate
change, I urge you not to pass these new rules and save Bird.
All the best,
Theo Goldstine
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Council Mailbox
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To:Ted Winterer; Gleam Davis; Pam OConnor; Sue Himmelrich; Terry O’Day;
Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez
Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Katie E. Lichtig; Anuj Gupta; David Martin
Subject:FW: WOULD A Bird sidewalk parking ban apply to privately owned electric bicycles and
scooters?
Council‐
Please see the below email regarding the proposed abandoned property ordinance.
Thanks,
Stephanie
From: Al Karel [mailto:arkarel@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:01 AM
To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>
Subject: WOULD A Bird sidewalk parking ban apply to privately owned electric bicycles and scooters?
The City has hundreds of sidewalk parking poles and structures. Privately owned
electric bicycles and scooters are locked to them every day. Would they be
confiscated by the City?
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Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez
Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Katie E. Lichtig; Anuj Gupta; David Martin
Subject:FW: bird-submission for today's hearing
Council‐
Please see the below email regarding the proposed abandoned property ordinance.
Thanks,
Stephanie
From: pirate@pirateschai.com [mailto:pirateschai@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Pirates Chai
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 3:26 PM
To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>
Subject: bird‐submission for today's hearing
Seriously, when I hit a BIRD rider in a crosswalk, after they speed into it from the sidewalk, I’m not going to be
the one responsible (it is a question of when, not if, the only if is: will it be me or another driver?). When I
skateboarded I was called a pedestrian moving over 10mph, and therefore gave up any right of way. Cars did
not have to yield to me. Bird goes 22 or 15 mph, not 10! Yesterday near the Ocean Park Farmers Market I
witnessed a trail of 5 Bird riders zoom down Main St and cross Ocean park Bl, with about 30-40 feet between
riders, without slowing. They forced all the traffic to stop. They don’t get to do that. I have read that citations
can be issued. They should be, same as with pedestrians that jump in front of moving cars, cell phone or not,
without looking, instead of the city posting “stop for ped in crosswalk” and giving pedestrians IMMEDIATE
control over traffic lights (press button and walk goes on, press button and yellow lights flash, giving a false
sense that a crosswalk is some kind of barrier, and that motorists are required to slam their brakes on at the peds
whim. We are required to, but the pedestrian should be cited for not yeilding to immediate traffic Ca Veh Code
21950(b) THEY ARE NOT.). As for Bird, a proposed $100 impound fee isn’t enough. And furthermore, when a
rider is cited his Bird should be impounded, not only when left on sidewalk. That should be made part of the
city ordinance. You will have a ton of unpaid Bird tickets if there’s no impound, as out of state and foreign
users (we are a tourist city) will never pay those infractions. If Bird is forced to make good on those fines, they
will get their reimbursement from the riders' credit cards through their user agreement.
Robert Rems
pirate@pirateschai.com
310 980 1650 cel/text
310 828 5428 office
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Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez
Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Katie E. Lichtig; Anuj Gupta; David Martin
Subject:FW: Bird scooters
Council‐
Please see the below email regarding the proposed abandoned property ordinance.
Thanks,
Stephanie
From: John Londono [mailto:jjl_@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2018 2:02 PM
To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>
Subject: Bird scooters
Dear Council members:
When will something be done to keep the Bird scooters from being scattered all across the sidewalks? Also,
they also zoom also sidewalks, requiring me to jump out of their way as I walk my dog. Their presence in our
city has made my quality of life worse, not better.
Sincerely,
John Londono
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Councilmember Kevin McKeown; Tony Vazquez
Cc:councilmtgitems; Rick Cole; Katie E. Lichtig; Anuj Gupta; David Martin
Subject:FW: Bird rides
Council‐
Please see the below email regarding the proposed abandoned property ordinance.
Thanks,
Stephanie
From: Lulu Cafe [mailto:zone4rez@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Council Mailbox <Council.Mailbox@SMGOV.NET>
Subject: Bird rides
To the City Council:
Seen on Sunday afternoon: two possibly underage riders, one without a helmet.
I was walking towards the corner of Harvard and Arizona from Wilshire, on the west side of the block. I had
just finished speaking with an independent contractor who was picking up a Bird from a private driveway
halfway down the block in order to charge it.
When I was three buildings away from the corner of Harvard and Arizona, I noticed that two boys were playing
with two Birds that had been parked on the roof of the storm drain. The boys were standing on them. So far,
no worries. The older one looked like he could be 16 and was wearing a helmet. The younger one looked to be
no older than 12, and was not only not wearing a helmet, he was carrying a street sign that had been
abandoned on top of that drain. Suddenly, the boys took off, riding the Birds and heading west on Arizona.
Bird Rides is fooling both itself and the Council if they state that it is not possible for anyone under 16 to ride.
If those two could figure out how to bypass the rules, others can too. If parents are enabling this, they should
also be fined. That might be more effective that just fining the company. If kids are "borrowing" credit cards
without consent, a way needs to be found to prevent that behavior from being repeated...perhaps some
community service.
As a retired teacher, my interest in in keeping kids safe. I hope the Council will do the same.
Glenna Dumey
1250 Harvard Street
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variety of mobility options, including shared mobility devices such as bicycles and
vehicles.
Furthermore, as the original report notes:
" ... new forms of shared mobility devices and systems, such as dockless bicycles and
motorized scooters, have begun operating in the Los Angeles area, including Santa
Monica. These systems can provide benefits in an urban environment - but they
present new concerns and dangers to public safety, particularly in light of the City
Council's Vision Zero to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from collisions - as well
as compliance with the California Vehicle Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), particularly on public sidewalks. One of the critical safety concerns with these
types of systems operating in Santa Monica is when the devices are left in the Public
Rights-of-Way (PRW) in a haphazard way, causing obstructions to pedestrian and
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) travel and access points, such as wheelchair
ramps. Such unregulated devices have also caused collisions and accidents, some
resulting in serious injuries. Accordingly, urgent regulatory actions are necessary to
protect public health and safety."
However, since the publication of the Staff Report, staff acknowledges the concern that
the proposed draft ordinance is perceived to have dealt with broader considerations
than the immediate need to address devices left in the PRW and in part applied to code
provisions somewhat beyond those applying to shared mobility devices. The imminent
arrival of additional shared mobility devices, including pending applications from three
dockless bicycle or scooter providers adds to the need to be proactive in laying a
regulatory foundation. This has caused some public and stakeholder misunderstanding
about the intent, scope and process of the proposed draft ordinance. Staff does not
seek to preempt full public discussion and consideration of a broader framework for
regulating shared mobility devices or strengthening our tools to achieve compliance with
the City's codes generally. In fact the original proposal reduces reliance on criminal
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•Changing Shared Mobility Landscape
–Purely Dockless Shared Options
–SmartPhone App Based Systems
–e-Scooters and Pedal Assist e-Bicycles
–4 Applications Re ceived to Operate in Santa Monica
•Clarification
–Purpose
–Progressive Enforcement
Introduction
Balancing Benefits and Challenges
•Inexpensive and Easy to Use
•Provides an Additional Mode of Trave l
•Can serve 1st/Last Mile Needs
•e-Scooters Popular in Santa Monica, Adopted
Rapidly
•Ea sy to Deploy, Limited Infrastructure Needs
•Create s Obstructions in the Public Rights-of-Wa y
•Lack of Knowledge by Riders on Safe Operation
•Lack of Regulatory Framework and No Limits
Introduction
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Apple App Store Comment
Bird Rides
•Address Immediate Public Health and Safety Impacts
–Obstructions to Pedestrians, Particularly for Visually Impaired
(Sidewalks)
–Obstructions to ADA Trave l and Access Points (Wheelchair
Ramps)
–Obstructions to Motor Vehicles (Curbs)
•Provide Additional Non-Criminal Enforcement Options
•Provide Interim Measure to Allow Time to Develop
Re gulatory Framework
•Provide for a More Orderly Tra nsition and Inte gration
•Prevent Overwhelming the City
Goal
•No regulations
•LimeBike, Ofo, V-Bikes, Spin, MoBike
•20,000 Bikes Introduced Since Aug 2017
•70% of Trips Start Near Public Transit
•Considering Parking Zones
•Seeking Data from Companies
•Considering Franchising
•Delaying Regulations Until Fall 2018
Dockless Bicycles Dallas
•Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance
•Adoption of Fe e/Fine Resolution
•Council Direction to Return with a Study Session
to Obtain Council Input on Re gulations
Re commendation
•Clarifies the Code to Define Shared Mobility Operations as Vending
•Prohibits:
–Offering or Displaying for Rent Devices from the PRW
–Installing, maintaining, or facilitating the installation, placement, maintenance or operation within the PRW
–Placing or Leaving Devices on the PRW
–Fa cilitating placement or parking on the PRW
•Clarifies that Devices Lef t in PRW Constitutes an Immediate Hazard Making it Subject to Immediate Impounding
•Establishes Authority to Charge an Impound Fee
•Allow for the Forfeiture of any Impounded Devices not Claimed
•Establishes Specific Enforcement Measures to Provide Alternatives to Criminal Prosecution
•Sunsets the Mobility Device Chapter on January 1, 2019
•Formalizes Longstanding Administrative Instruction (AI) Practices
•Authorizes Courts to Impose Civil Pe nalties of up to $5000 for Each Violation of Local Law
Emergency Ordinance Alternative 1
•Clarifies the Code to Define Shared Mobility Operations as Vending
•Prohibits:
–Offering or Displaying for Rent Devices from the PRW
–Installing, maintaining, or facilitating the installation, placement, maintenance or operation within the PRW
–Placing or Leaving Devices on the PRW
–Fa cilitating placement or parking on the PRW
•Clarifies that Devices Lef t in PRW Constitutes an Immediate Hazard Making it Subject to Immediate Impounding
•Establishes Authority to Charge an Impound Fee
•Allow for the Forfeiture of any Impounded Devices not Claimed
•Establishes Specific Enforcement Measures to Provide Alternatives to Criminal Prosecution
•Sunsets the Mobility Device Chapter on January 1, 2019
•Formalizes Longstanding Administrative Instruction (AI) Practices
•Authorizes Courts to Impose Civil Pe nalties of up to $5000 for Each Violation of Local Law
Emergency Ordinance Alternative 2
•Establishes an Impound Fee of $60 per Device
•Establishes the Following Administrative Fines:
Re solution Alternative 1
Offering or Displaying for Rent Devices from the PRW $1000
Installing or Facilitating the Installation of Shared Mobility System in the PRW (Operator)$1000
Placing or Leaving Devices in the Public Rights-of-Way $500
Facilitating the Leaving or Placing Devices in the PRW $1000
Failure to Immediately Remove Devices from the PRW $500
•Establishes an Impound Fee of $60 per Device
•Establishes the Following Administrative Fines:
Re solution Alternative 2
Offering or Displaying for Rent Devices from the PRW $1000
Installing or Facilitating the Installation of Shared Mobility System in the PRW (Operator)$1000
Placing or Leaving Devices in the Public Rights-of-Way $500
Facilitating the Leaving or Placing Devices in the PRW $1000
Failure to Immediately Remove Devices from the PRW $500
If Council Adopts Recommendations:
•Contract with 3rd Pa rty to Assist with Removing
Devices from PRW if Operators do Not
•Wo rk with Operators to Ed ucate Public
•Continue Monitoring
•Wo rk with Operators to Develop Regulatory
Options
•Re turn to Council with Study Session
Next Steps
Questions?
City Council Item 7-A
March 6, 2018
REFERENCE:
Ordinance No. 2570
(CCS)
&
Resolution No. 11101
(CCS)