RESOLUTION NO. -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 12-MONTH PILOT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH BIRD RIDES, INC. (“COMPANY”), A NATIONAL
MICROMOBILITY PROVIDER, TO OPERATE ELECTRIC SCOOTERS WTHIN THE CITY
OF PLEASANT HILL
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2022, a Bird Rides representative made a presentation to City Council during a regular meeting thereof regarding the company’s interest in establishing a pilot and deploying a maximum of 150 scooters in Pleasant Hill; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill has adopted and/or implemented several goals, policies, and programs or infrastructure projects dedicated to providing its residents and community members with access to a variety of modes of transportation for commuting, recreating, and/or general mobility, including micromobility options, such as bicycles, scooters, and other lightweight vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill recognizes micromobility as a valuable, environmentally friendly transportation tool that addresses first-mile/last-mile connections to public transit (e.g., BART), reduces roadway congestion, and curtails greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill staff conducted outreach to community stakeholders, including the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, Pleasant Hill Downtown (Vestar), Stay Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College, and the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District; and, WHEREAS, City staff has prepared a 12-month Pilot Operating Agreement (“Agreement”) consistent with applicable state laws that includes provisions and regulations that address the City Council’s and community’s concerns regarding safety measures, operational standards, parking regulations, and maintenance of scooters in Pleasant Hill; and WHEREAS, the Company may request a renewal of the Agreement for one additional successive twelve-month (12) period by providing written notice to the City of its intent to renew at least ninety (90) days before the end of the current term, which renewal shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City reserves the right to terminate the Agreement at any time by providing the Company a thirty-day (30) written notice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill that,
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a 12-month Pilot Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc., attached as Exhibit A, for the deployment and operation of up to 150 scooters in the City.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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MICHAEL G. HARRIS, OD, Mayor
ATTEST:
DANIELLE K. HABR, City Clerk