REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 26, 2019
FROM: Wilma Quan, City Manager
Office of the Mayor & City Manager
THROUGH: JIM SCHAAD, Assistant City Manager
Office of the Mayor & City Manager
BY: THOMAS W. GAFFERY IV, Parking Division Manager
Planning & Development Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Shared Mobility Devices:
1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending the Fresno Municipal Code Relating to Shared Mobility Devices
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a six-month pilot Franchise Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution adding Article 34 to Chapter 9, amending Section 14-305, and adding Section 14-312 of the Fresno Municipal Code, authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a six-month pilot Franchise Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This resolution will create the necessary laws to enforce shared mobility devices, and allow the City Manager to negotiate a six month pilot program franchise agreement.
BACKGROUND
There is a need for affordable, environmentally friendly forms of transportation in the City of Fresno and shared mobility devices have been successful in other cities. A six month pilot program franchise agreement will allow the City to determine if Fresno can also benefit from shared mobility devices.
The ordinance and sample franchise agreement address key concerns including shared mobility devices in the right-of-way, protecting ADA paths of travel, programs for low-income residents, ability to accept cash payments, removal of non-compliant shared mobility devices, and ensuring the City's costs to administer are appropriately recouped.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff determined this activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), as it would not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment, and that nevertheless, is categorically exempt from...
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