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Pilot Program for Shared -Use Electric Scooters <br />December 18, 2018 <br />Page 2 <br />The micro -mobility and its technology are new and not yet recognized by the Santa Ana Municipal <br />Code (SAMC). The SAMC defines electric scooters as "motorized skateboards" and thereby does <br />not distinguish alternative scooter uses. The SAMC, therefore, does not generally allow scooters <br />in any public roadway. The California Vehicle Code also prohibits use of electric scooters in public <br />sidewalks. <br />Staff is recommending the Shared -use Electric Scooter pilot program be allowed to give staff time <br />to develop policies for future Council consideration. The pilot program would be authorized by <br />adoption of a Resolution (Exhibit 1) which would establish a trial period to allow the testing and <br />limited use of electric scooters. The purpose of the pilot program is to gain public and business <br />community feedback and collect use data,from permittees. The information will allow analysis and <br />policy formulation for potential revisions to the existing ordinance, which currently prohibits the use <br />of electric scooters. Feedback will be obtained in a variety of ways such as a staff developed <br />surrey and outreach to businesses and the public so that we may monitor the program and <br />incorporate suggestions to improve the micro -mobility program. <br />The pilot program permit will be for Citywide use, which would allow the scooter users flexibility to <br />develop natural connection points within the City. Staff anticipates the use data will show points of <br />interest and mobility nodes which would organically develop, and where the micro mobility niche <br />could prove most beneficial. Therefore, staff recommends the permit use limits coincide with the <br />City boundary. Draft permit conditions (Exhibit 2) have been developed based on research of best <br />practices developed by other urbanized communities and input from Orange County Transportation <br />Authority. The pilot programs could be initiated as soon as December 19, 2018 and run through <br />March 31, 2019. Staff anticipates issuing two permits, but no more than four. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 - Economic Development, Objective <br />#1 (implement a comprehensive Economic Development strategy to ensure that Santa Ana is a <br />City with a vibrant business climate that is accessible, user-friendly and welcoming to all residents <br />and visitors), and Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective <br />#2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability). <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The City will receive $324.12 for each permit issued. The requested Appropriation Adjustment will <br />recognize estimated Fiscal Year 2018-19 shared -use electric scooter permit fee revenue of up to <br />$1,296.48 into the Residential Street Improvement -Miscellaneous Receipts account (No. <br />05817002-57991) and appropriating the same to the Residential Street Improvement -Reserve <br />Appropriation expenditure account (No. 05817660-69011). <br />55D-2 <br />