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CC - Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Interim Operating Agreements with Bird Rides, Inc. (Bird) and Neutron Holdings, Inc. (Lime) Through June 30, 2019.
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Meeting Date: April 8, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Diana Chang/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6566
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/02/19)
Department Approval: Art Ida, Transportation Director (03/27/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing Interim Operating Agreements with Bird Rides, Inc. (Bird) and Neutron Holdings, Inc. (Lime) through June 30, 2019.
BACKGROUND
On May 29, 2018, City Council directed staff to develop a draft Interim Operating Agreement (IOA) and to negotiate with Bird to allow for deployment of the stand-up electric scooter share service for a "trial period" of six months while City develops the future regulations. City Council further directed that this IOA be a template for use with other potential Operators interested in deploying the scooter share service in the City.
On July 9, 2018, City Council authorized the City Manager to finalize and approve the IOA with Bird and another operator.
In July 2018, City executed the IOAs with Bird and Lime. Bird and Lime subsequently started their service in July and August.
DISCUSSION
Since the inception of the trial period, staff has been monitoring and resolving issues with Bird and Lime to ensure their compliance on various requirements in the IOA. Staff has also been monitoring and addressing public input; reviewing and resolving data issues; addressing other issues related to scooter share; monitoring the scooter sha...
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