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Public Works Executive Director Fuad Sweiss, provided City Council actions taken to address liability and safety equipment provided by vendor. Councilmember Iglesias, requested staff to provide review of services and cost analysis. Public Works Executive Director Fuad Sweiss, outlined cost to city and potential liability. Councilmember Penaloza, expressed concern as to potential liability and provided possible management practices. Supportive of item. Councilmember Solorio, supportive of pilot program. Directed staff to review potential of regulatory fees, cost reimbursement, and to look at other cities for best practices. Councilmember Sarmiento, directed staff to address potential American with Disabilities Act violations. Supportive of item. City Attorney Carvalho, noted agreement would include a hold harmless provision. Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, noted potential to provide educational outreach. The following spoke on the matter: 1. Kyndell Gaglio, on behalf of Bird, opined service would provide transportation alternative and promote community safety. Addressed City Council to request support for item. 2. Karla Owunwanne, on behalf of Lime, opined service would provide affordable and accessible alternative means of transportation that is friendly to the environment. Additional Council discussion ensued: Mayor Pulido, opined service is an opportunity for the City to provide a benefit to the community; and requested going forward companies reach out to local government before rolling out with product and/or service. Supportive of item. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-095 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW THE LIMITED USE OF ELECTRIC SCOOTERS TO GAIN PUBLIC AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK AND COLLECT USE DATA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 DECEMBER 18, 2018 1 OB -24