Written Comments — Santa Monica City Council, May 24, 2022

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From: Yazmin Monet Watkins <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 3:26 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path Greetings,
My name is Yazmin Monét Watkins and I am a resident of North Hollywood who visits and enjoys the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path often. One of my favorite experiences on the bike path was in the creation of a queer skate that I helped put together to create safe space for queer skaters. The human powered pedicabs helped accomplish that goal and i hope that they can stay in the community. (please see video of said queer skate event here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQE3KobJwOa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ) I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations*.” This is an effective, safe, fun and carbon neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. *from the webpage for Office of Sustainability and Environment; https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/public‐ works/office‐of‐sustainability‐and‐the‐environment
Walk in Balance,
Yazmin Monet Watkins
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From: Marc Urrutia <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 4:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Dear City Council,
I simply do not understand why pedicabs on the bike path at the beach is even an issue. This is a great activity for southern Californians and tourists alike.

They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more "sustainable" and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"‐SM Sustainability & Environment This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path.

Sincerely,
Marc Urrutia. Native Californian since 1972
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From: Michael Duffy <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 4:13 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non-motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"-SM Sustainability & Environment This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path
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From: Jennifer Kaplan <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 4:40 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, (like me!!) handicapped, and elderly visitors access to the iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more "sustainable" and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"‐SM Sustainability & Environment This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path
Thank you,
Jennifer Kaplan
[email protected]
310‐945‐6035
JenniferKaplan.me
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From: Mark Nestra <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 6:47 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more "sustainable" and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐ being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"‐SM Sustainability & Environment This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path.

Thank you and have a great day.

Sincerely,
Mark Nestra
415‐309‐2344
IG: mrk_san_francisco
mrksf.com

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From: Ellen Rowland <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 9:52 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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To the council,
RE: Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. *from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/public‐works/office‐of‐sustainability‐and‐the‐environment Please take this seriously. Many people depend on this as their main source of income and by banning them you'll be increasing unemployment and depriving many people of a brilliant and sustainable mode of transport.

I thought California was a progressive state ‐ I would love to see you prove me right by allowing these amazing riders to do their jobs.

Best wishes,
Ellen Rowland
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From: Meryl Goodwin <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 9:03 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Issue with New Bike Lane Construction on 17th - LOCAL BIKER

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Hello,
My name is Meryl Goodwin and I am a resident of 1952 18th street in Santa Monica and an avid biker in the city.

Right now there is construction happening on 17th street near my apartment for a "new" dedicated/blocked‐off bike path. This is nice in theory, however, we already HAD a dedicated bike lane that was safe and wonderful for bikers.

Having now biked the finished sections of this new construction, I've noticed the path has become MORE unsafe for bikers; the asphalt/terrain has become torn up from construction, the lane doesn't allow for bikers to pass each other because of the cement dividers, debris/trash piles up blocking the path because street sweepers are unable to clean it anymore, rocks/gravel everywhere that pop holes in tires etc. I don't understand why we're wasting taxpayer dollars on something that was fully functional before only to deliver a WORSE option for bikers. If we are trying to protect bikers, at LEAST make the new "dedicated path" clean and functional, just like we do for drivers.

PLEASE fix this bike path; we should be adding lanes to roads that don't offer bike lanes NOT ruining perfectly functional ones.

Thank you,
Meryl
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MERYL GOODWIN
Video Editor
C: 361-658-8660
www.merylgoodwin.com
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From: Joel Robinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 6:31 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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To whom it may concern,
Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

Additionally, you are stifling entrepreneurship, and we live in a capitalist society. *from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/public‐works/office‐of‐sustainability‐and‐the‐environment Sent from my iPhone
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From: Sarah Ramirez <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 2:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"‐SM Sustainability & Environment
This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path.

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From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 7:14 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path The pedicabs are so helpful to everyone. It helped me and my wife when she was not able to walk to see and get around everywhere. They become my friend. I support them.

I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. *from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; Sent from my iPhone
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From: Valli <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 7:11 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Kumar
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I visited California a few weeks ago with a broken foot! Seeing the Santa Monica beach was one thing that I actually enjoyed because of these amazing non‐motorized pedicabs! I was able to enjoy each and every part of the beach and the board walk thanks to them. They are also super friendly with everyone and are so convenient.

I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. *from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; Item 13.B
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From: Sushma Raghu <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 7:39 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code) Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

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Dear Sir/Madam
I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

Thank you.

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From: Grima Chavarkar <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 7:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code) Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

EXTERNAL
I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

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From: abhilash abhi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 7:13 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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From: Brandon Rinaldi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 9:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code) Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

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I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations..

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and
Carbon Neutral option to help
solve the problem of transporting
the millions of guests, both local
and visiting, that come to this city
to enjov a day in the sun just like
they've seen in their favorite
movies and TV shows. Let's
move forward with allowing

HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS
on the Santa Monica Beach Bike
Path.

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From: Cas Tro <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 12:47 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path.
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From: Marvetta Evans <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 4:43 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item No. 13.B (Amending section 3.12.600 of Municipal Code)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Please review the attachment to allow Human Powered Pedicabs in Santa Monica.

I totally support having the Human Powered Pedicabs in full operation in Santa Monica because it is safe, non‐motorized and thus an essential service for the City of Santa Monica's both local and international tourists alike. The benefits are too vast to mention, but an example of their service enables the handicapped, disabled and the elderly to ride, enjoy the scenic route of Santa Monica.

Moreover, banning Pedicab service would be an injustice to the above‐mentioned protected class and group of people.

Certainly, the City of Santa Monica does not want to do that or be known for this type of cruelty.

Again, please do the right thing by allowing this essential service to continue.

Respectfully,
Marvetta R. Evans
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From: Heather Murray <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 3:18 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Pedicabs in Santa Monica Agenda Item 13 B

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To whom it may concern,
I support having human powered pedicabs.

I urge you not to remove the pedicabs from the bike path in Santa Monica or surrounding areas. They are in fact a wonderful addition to the bike path. They assist in safely transporting out of town guests and locals to and from places along the boardwalk. They allow family fun and a collective unity with the locals. They assist is helping elders have the opportunity to enjoy a bike ride by the beach without concern of how they may be able to do so. Again, I urge you to not remove this wonderful asset. It would be a sad, huge mistake.

Sincerely,
Heather Murray
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From: juan cas <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 12:45 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non-motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path.
*from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/public-works/office-of-sustainability-and-the-environment Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
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From: Val McCarthy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:32 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. *from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; Item 13.B
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From: Tracy Dempsey <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:29 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code) Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

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I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

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From: Jessica K <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:28 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code) Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

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I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non-motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

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From: Tafarai Bayne <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 1:36 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Keith Brown!
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code)

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Greetings:

I am sending this letter in support of allowing human‐powered pedicabs on the Santa Monica Bike path. Pedi‐Cabs I've used have operated professionally, safely and have provided a carbon‐Neutral/sustainable way to get from Venice to Santa Monica and off the path to destinations in both cities. We've even included pedicabs at our open street and events and again have found them extremely safe.

I believe restricting these services is a step backward and make the beach less accessible, not more.

I've included an official petition below as well.

Chief Stategist
CicLAvia
Tafarai BAyne
Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. We offer a safe, non-motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path.
*from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/public-works/office-of-sustainability-and-theenvironment ‐‐
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From: Shweta Sood <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 2:06 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda item number 13. B. (Amending section 3.12.600 of municipal code) Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

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I support having HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS operating on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. They offer a safe, non‐ motorized, and essential service for The City of Santa Monica's locals and international tourists alike. They are also providing disabled, handicapped, and elderly visitors access to this iconic, globally recognized one of a kind destination; one they otherwise would not be able to experience. They help mothers and fathers enjoy the beach with children of all ages, senior relatives here for a visit or teenagers on crutches healing a broken bone without fear of separation or injury from passing bike or pedestrian traffic. They help Santa Monica in meeting its goal to become more “sustainable” and "use the power of community to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well‐being of the community for the sake of current and future generations"*.

This is an Effective, Safe, Fun and Carbon Neutral option to help solve the problem of transporting the millions of guests, both local and visiting, that come to this city to enjoy a day in the sun just like they've seen in their favorite movies and TV shows. Let's move forward with allowing HUMAN POWERED PEDICABS on the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path. *from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment; Item 13.B
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From: Val McCarthy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 4:49 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Petition To Allow Human Powered Pedicabs on The Santa Monica Beach Bike Path

*from the webpage for City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment;

In addition to this, I would like to say in my own words that this is really not fair to people who are working off of low money supply. First off it's difficult as it is to market business but when it's your own business you want it to thrive to the best of its capacity as well as help others as much as you can. In many businesses they care only about the money but in this one it's not only the money that counts. It's the thrill of being able to push your limits physically using a bike to tow everyone around and also having the people being in the caddie enjoy the life around them to its fullest potential without polluting the environment unlike so many vehicles tend to do. It's not only fun but also safer for our planet. So many people talk about helping preserve what's left of our world and taking out pollution but doing it is completely different which is what all Human Powered Pedicabs are actually doing. Being able to ride on the beach in a pedicab is one things that is not replaceable to any other experience, especially in california. It's something I wish I could do and many others dream of on a romantic night or just to enjoy the sunset to its fullest. It's not only helping with tourism but it's also making life more vibrant and beautiful. Having this kind of entertainment on the beach is much more preferable than to have it from a road with other cars and motorized vehicles and honestly just doesn't make any sense to have a bike on the road when all the others get to use the bike path on the beach. It ruins the experience. Just think about wanting a peaceful evening ride but then having fumes of gasoline in your face from other vehicles and all that noise. It makes it undesirable and just a complete downer.

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From: samo_wayne1 <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 5:32 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Kristin McCowan
Subject: Item 13.B

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While I support human powered pedicabs on the bike beach path, what I don't support is rewarding bad behavior. There are some bad actors who routinely and willfully ignore the current regulations regarding pedicabs on the bike path and give code enforcement officers a hard time. If they have no regard for the rules now, why would they have regard when and if pedicabs are allowed on the bike path? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqMOxlD9Ul4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YNxrYJfteY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl8e7rLAPSc
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