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REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Council Chambers
December 5, 2018 276 Fourth Avenue
6:00 p.m. Chula Vista, CA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Cervantes, Fa’aola, Jackson, Marroquin, Marshall, Munoz, and Chair Hidinger
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
OPENING STATEMENT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Commission on any subject matter within the
Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the
Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to
three minutes.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2018
2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING
THE APPROVAL OF THE SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY CITY
COUNCIL
3. STREET NAMES ALONG BIRCH ROAD ALIGNMENT
4. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE
5. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
6. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OTHER BUSINESS
7. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
8. STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on Janaury 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista,
California.
Materials provided to the Safety Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at
the Engineering Dept. located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building B, Chula Vista during normal business hours.
In compliance with the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City
meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available
for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.
City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
Safety Commission
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION
Council Chambers
November 7, 2018 City Hall – Building A
6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Hidinger, Commissioners Jackson (arrived at 6:06 pm), Marroquin, Marshall, and
Munoz
Absent: Commissioners Cervantes and Fa’aola
Staff present: Sr. Civil Engineer, Paul Oberbauer; Officer Brian Carter; and Recording Secretary, Florence
Picardal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Hidinger.
OPENING STATEMENT
Opening statement read by Chair Hidinger.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Anne Davis, Chula Vista resident, voiced concerns with the flashing lights at Park Way, cars are not stopping.
She also had concerns with the intersection of Broadway at the trolley station.
2. Kathleen Reed, Chula Vista resident, submitted an email (previously distributed to the Safety Commission)
and spoke in opposition to the Residential/Commercial project at Otay Ranch Mall that has been changed
from the original master planned Freeway/Commercial. This item will be presented to the Planning
Commission for consideration in the near future.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2018
Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Chair Hidinger to approve the minutes of August
1, 2018. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Cervantes and Fa’aola absent).
2. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTGEMS INITIATIVES UPDATE
Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation on: 1) Adaptive traffic signals project; 2) Emergency
vehicle preemption upgrades; 3) New data collection methods; and 4) Enhanced signage installations. He
answered questions from Commissioners Marroquin, Munoz, Marshall and Chair Hidinger.
3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE
Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Officer Brian Carter gave a brief presentation.
Safety Commission Minutes
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Marroquin stated there have been no scheduled meetings.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
Chair Hidinger stated the Traffic Workshop sponsored by ITE and held at the County was attended by
Commissioners Cervantes and Marroquin. He also stated there was AV testing on SR125 on the weekend.
Lastly, he commented on the developers’ requests approved by the City and traffic/safety related problems
created with these developments which eventually are brought to the Safety Commission.
Commissioner Marroquin also voiced his concerns with developers’ requests approved by the City. He stated
that Chula Vista used to be a small community for many years and has grown into a major city with major city
problems.
7. STAFF COMMENTS
Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer had responses to questions brought up at prior meetings:
1. Restrictions on riding bikes on sidewalks: CVMC 10.72.190 only prohibits bike riding on sidewalks
in”Business Districts” or where posted signage prohibits it.
2. Southbound right-turn overlap arrow (Olympic Parkway/Town Center Dr):
- Currently, the southbound right turn lanes are restricted “No Right Turn on Red” because the distance
over which approaching westbound cars can be seen is inadequate to not have the restriction.
- Far right lane is “Right Turn Only” whereas middle lane is shared right-turn and through. This prevents
implementing right turn overlap under the current configuration.
- Developer of the property to the south is currently evaluating alternative figurations of the intersection to
improve flow.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:03 p.m. to the regular meeting on December 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Chula Vista, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary
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Equipment and Safety
The Equipment and Safety requirements provide qualified vendors (Operators) with baselines for
device requirements and list applicable California Vehicle Code (CVC) rules and regulations for the
safe operations of shared bicycles and electric (motorized) scooters. These requirements include
device specifications, maximum permitted speeds for electric assist devices, user age and license
requirements, Global Positions System (GPS) equipment and customer service contact information.
Parking
The Parking requirements provide qualified vendors with guidelines for acceptable parking of the
shared devices within City right-of-way. Emphasis is made to discourage/prohibit device parking
within ADA facilities (pedestrian ramps and sidewalk paths), private property and landscaped
areas. These requirements put the responsibility on the Operators to address any complaints
regarding unacceptable parking of said devices.
Operations
The Operations requirements assist the City with the proper management of shared devices
citywide. Considering multiple vendors may be interested in launching a device share fleet within
Chula Vista, fleet deployment will be limited in the initial months to allow for City monitoring of the
overall program. Requirements are also included to encourage equitable deployment across the
City and lists Operator responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of its fleet in service.
Data Sharing
The Shared Mobility Device program plans to utilize GPS data collected from each device for
research and analysis to develop usage trends citywide. This information will be valuable for
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project planning and future grant opportunities.
Fees and Application
The Fees and Application requirements were intended to ensure the City does not assume any fiscal
impacts and liability due to the operation of the various device share vendors. The fee calculation
assumes staffing requirements and potential third-party analytics company expenses.
Throughout the development of the City’s proposed program, staff learned that permit
requirements vary from agency to agency. Moreover, as some agencies proceeded beyond the pilot
program stage to adopting the formal program, the permit requirements also updated to adapt to
trends or issues specific to each region. Due to the constantly evolving device sharing industry, it is
necessary that these permit requirements be considered iterative and require updates on occasion.
Pilot Program
We have included current best practices from the many Agencies researched over the past year and
the one-year pilot program will allow us to evaluate and determine what refinement would be
needed should the decision be made to allow operators to service in the City.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 2989
On September 9, 2018, Assembly Bill 2989 passed which, effective January 1, 2019, amends the
California Vehicle Code §21235(b) to read:
21235. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not do any of the following:
(b) Operate a motorized scooter on a highway with a speed limit in excess of 25 miles per
hour unless the motorized scooter is operated within a Class II or Class IV bikeway, except
that a local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the operation of a
motorized scooter outside of a Class II or Class IV bikeway on a highway with a speed limit
of up to 35 miles per hour. The 15 miles per hour maximum speed limit for the operation of
a motorized scooter specified in Section 22411 applies to the operation of a motorized
scooter on all highways, including bikeways, regardless of a higher speed limit applicable to
the highway.
Staff reviewed the City’s roadway network and determined that several roadways are posted with a
30 and 35mph speed limit and have Class II bike lane facilities. Since it was determined that these
roadways would provide vital connections for use of motorized scooters (such as those included in
the above mentioned Shared Mobility Device Program) to access mass transit hubs, the staff will
present an ordinance to City Council authorizing the operation of a motorized scooter outside of a
Class II or Class IV bikeway on a highway with a speed limit of up to 35 miles per hour.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of this resolution will not have any direct fiscal impacts. The permit fees and deposits are
intended to make the Shared Mobility Device Program revenue neutral, creating no impact to the
general fund.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bike Share Permit Requirements
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OVERVIEW
The Shared Mobility Device Pilot Program (“Program”) is a one-year pilot permit program to provide
new mobility options for the residents and visitors of the City of Chula Vista (the “City”). This Program
will assist the City with monitoring and evaluating the deployment and operations of shared mobility
equipment for permitted operators that are issued a permit under the Program (“Operator”). The
Program requirements are designed to limit the overall number of devices that each Operator is allowed
to deploy and explain the obligations and responsibilities that Operators must uphold in order to
maintain an active permit.
As the dockless device sharing industry grows and evolves, developing the right regulatory structure will
continue to be an iterative process. The City reserves the right to modify or supplement the permit
requirements as needed to address unanticipated impacts. The goal of the Program is to:
1. Support an active, healthy lifestyle;
2. Ensure affordable and equitable service;
3. Fill mobility gaps and improve connections to transit;
4. Provide a low-carbon mobility option to reduce carbon emissions;
5. Manage public space to ensure sidewalks are organized and free from obstruction;
6. Derive insights into the use of the shared mobility device systems, compliance issues, and
targeted bike infrastructure investments with robust data partnerships;
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GENERAL
All persons and entities are prohibited from deploying bicycles, electric-assist bicycles (E-bikes), electric
scooters, and other City-approved shared mobility devices (each a “device) in the City without a permit.
All persons and entities are required to retrieve any non-permitted devices left unattended with Chula
Vista city limits.
Operators are advised that specifications herein that are listed as “must”, “shall”, or “required” are
mandatory specifications. Specifications that are listed as “should”, “desirable”, or “preferred” are
value added and their inclusion is desired.
G1: A permit issued under the Program is temporary and vests no permanent rights. Permits cannot be
transferred, assigned, or shared without the City’s prior written consent. The permit may be renewed
annually in accordance with City’s policies and procedures.
G2: Operator’s permit shall be valid through the date the permit terms expires, the date the City revokes
the Operator’s permit, or the date the Operator withdraws in writing from the permit. Operator’s
withdrawal from the permit shall not release it from obligations as provided herein. The City may
charge permit review fees for the time required to close any permit.
G3: The Operator shall remove all devices from Chula Vista right-of-way upon notice from the City.
G4: Prior to issuance of a permit under this Program, Operator shall be required to procure and maintain
commercial general liability insurance on form CG 00 01 or the equivalent and additional coverages as
provided in the Shared Mobility Device Insurance Requirements which are found on Exhibit A to
Attachment A hereto.
G5: Prior to issuance of a permit under this Program, Operator shall be required to execute and record
a Shared Mobility Device Indemnity Agreement, attached hereto as Attachment A, in which Operator
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City.
G6: Prior to issuance of a permit, Operator shall be required to obtain a performance bond to guarantee
performance of all its obligations under the permit. The bond must be in a sum determined sufficient by
the City. The bond must be duly executed by a responsible corporate surety, authorized to issue such
bonds in the State of California and secured through an authorized agent with an office in California.
G7: Prior to issuance of a permit, Operator shall be required to include release language in their
applications whereby each user/customer affirmatively signs or checks a box within the application
notating consent and release as provided in Attachment B.
G8: Operator shall be responsible for its devices and shall be required to comply with its
indemnification, insurance, and performance bond obligations and responsibilities under the permit for
a period of two (2) years after expiration, revocation, or withdrawal of the permit, whichever is latest.
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G9: Operators shall obtain and maintain a performance bond of $80/device, with a cap of $10,000,
naming the City as co-obligee. The form of the bond shall be approved by the City. These funds shall be
accessible to the City for future public property repair and maintenance costs that may be incurred,
removing, and storing devices improperly parked, or if a company is not present to remove devices if its
permit is terminated. If a permitted operator increases the size of their fleet, the performance bond
shall be adjusted appropriately before deploying additional devices.
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EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY
After issuance of a permit under this Program, Operators can deploy bicycles, electric-assist bicycles (E-
bikes), electric scooters, and other City-approved shared mobility devices (each a “device”; collectively,
“devices”). Before an Operator deploys a new device, the City must review and provide written
approval that the device complies with the Program’s goals as stated in the “Overview” section of the
permit requirements.
ES1: Operator shall require that each device meet the following minimum criteria:
Designed to withstand the demands of outdoor and shared use
Highly durable; theft and vandal resistant
Safe, comfortable and easy to use by a wide range of users, and in the case of devices with
seats, include an adjustable seat
Durable and functional brakes
Warning bell
Security hardware
Front light that emits white light and a rear red reflector
Safety information clearly posted on each device and in the system software
Display customer service contact information
Display a clearly visible unique device identification number, visible a distance of at least 10 feet
away
Maximum electric motor assist speed of 15mph
Non-combustion motor
Operator speed limiting controls of electric assist devices
Geo-fencing capabilities
It is preferred that Operators provide the following for each device:
Use of proprietary parts to deter device and equipment theft and vandalism
Three-wheel scooter devices for stability-impaired users
“Lock to” feature on devices
Technology to provide alerts to Operators when devices have fallen over
ES2: Operator shall require that all bicycle devices used in systems issued a permit under this Program
shall meet the standards outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under Title 16, Chapter II,
Subchapter C, Part 1512 – Requirements for Bicycles. Additionally, Operator shall require that all
permitted device systems meet the safety standards outlined in ISO 43.150 – Cycles, subsection 4210.
Operator shall require that all bicycles meet the California Vehicle Code (CVC) requirements for lights
during hours of darkness, described in (CVC §21201). This includes a front light that emits white light
and a rear red reflector.
ES3: Operator shall require that all electric-assist bicycles used in systems with an issued permit under
this Program meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) definition of low-speed
electric bicycles; and shall be subject to the same requirements as ordinary bicycles. This means that
electric-assist bicycles shall have the following without limitation: fully operable pedals, an electric
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motor of less than 750 watts, and a top motor-powered speed of less than 20 miles per hour when
operated by a rider weighing 170 pounds. Electric-assisted bicycles shall cease to provide assistance
when the bicycle reaches or exceeds 15 miles per hour. Additionally, the City reserves the right to
terminate any permit issued under this Program if the battery or motor on an electric bicycle is
determined by the City to be unsafe for public use.
ES4: Operator shall require that all electric scooters used in systems issued a permit under this Program
shall comply with all applicable laws and requirements listed in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) for
motorized scooters on public roadways (CVC §21220-21235). These laws and requirements include, but
are not limited to:
a. Age requirements;
b. Prohibition on sidewalk riding; and
c. Driver’s License requirements.
ES5: Operator shall require that all users/customers of electric scooters shall not do any of the following
(CVC §21235):
(a) Operate a motorized scooter unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make
a braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(b) Operate a motorized scooter on a highway with a speed limit in excess of 25 miles per hour unless
the motorized scooter is operated within a Class II or Class IV bikeway, except that a local authority may,
by ordinance or resolution, authorize the operation of a motorized scooter outside of a Class II or Class
IV bikeway on a highway with a speed limit of up to 35 miles per hour. The 15 mile per hour maximum
speed limit for the operation of a motorized scooter specified in Section 22411 applies to the operation
of a motorized scooter on all highways, including bikeways, regardless of a higher speed limit applicable
to the highway.
(c) Operate a motorized scooter without wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that
meets the standards described in Section 21212, if the operator is under 18 years of age.
(d) Operate a motorized scooter without a valid driver’s license or instruction permit.
(e) Operate a motorized scooter with any passengers in addition to the operator.
(f) Operate a motorized scooter carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from
keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(g) Operate a motorized scooter upon a sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent
property.
(h) Operate a motorized scooter on the highway with the handlebars raised so that the operator must
elevate his or her hands above the level of his or her shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip
area.
(i) Leave a motorized scooter lying on its side on any sidewalk, or park a motorized scooter on a sidewalk
in any other position, so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic.
(j) Attach the motorized scooter or himself or herself while on the roadway, by any means, to any other
vehicle on the roadway.
ES6: Operator shall require the capability of remotely controlled maximum speeds of devices using
geofencing technology. The City retains the right to create geo-fenced locations within the City.
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ES7: Operator shall inform its users/customers that an electric scooter may be operated on a bicycle
path, trail or bikeway, but not on a sidewalk. Operator shall inform its users/customers that on
roadways without bicycle lanes, an electric scooter may operate where the speed limit is 25mph or less,
and shall be ridden as close to the right hand curb as possible, except to pass or turn left.
ES8: Operator shall require that all electric scooters meet the requirements for lights during hours of
darkness, described in (CVC §21223). This includes a front light that emits white light, a rear red
reflector, and a white or yellow reflector on each side.
ES9: Operator shall require that all electric scooters shall comply with one of the following (CVC §21227)
1. Operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes
are applied.
2. Operate in a manner so that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when
released, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.
ES10: Operator shall affix and maintain a unique identification number at a prominent location on each
device it deploys. Operator shall not deploy a device in the City that has the same identification number
as another device in the State of California.
ES11: Operator shall require all devices be equipped with a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracker or
another tracking technology mounted on the device that is capable of recording and transmitting the
device’s location on demand in decimal degrees to four decimal places. The tracking technology shall
provide 30 second ping rates or less while operation.
ES12: Devices may self-lock or lock to a fixed object. Operators shall require that no device or device
security alert component may contact law enforcement without human verification.
ES13: Operator shall require that all devices be equipped with technology that allows the operator to
place the device in a maintenance mode and remotely suspend new rentals of the device when the
operator has received a report or otherwise believes the device is unsafe to operate.
ES14: Operator shall affix its trade name and required public contact information to each device it
deploys.
ES15: Operator shall not affix third-party advertising, sponsorships, or sponsored content to its devices.
ES16: Operators shall provide a mechanism for users/customers to notify the company that there is a
safety or maintenance issue with all devices.
ES17: Operators shall require that all permitted devices have visible language that notifies the
users/customers that:
1. Helmets shall be worn while using devices in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.
2. Device users/customers shall yield to pedestrians.
ES18: Operator agrees that the City is not responsible for educating users regarding helmet
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requirements and other laws; nor is the City responsible for educating users on how to ride or operate
shared devices. Operator agrees to educate users regarding all laws applicable to riding and operating a
device in the City, and County of San Diego and to instruct users to comply with applicable laws.
ES19: Operator shall promptly disclose to the City’s Program Manager any patterns of vandalism,
sabotage, or other intentional destruction of its devices that render the devices unsafe for use.
Operator shall promptly notify the Program Manager of all communication it has with law enforcement
or private investigators regarding intentional destruction of its devices.
ES20: Operator shall not install a fixed object such as a station, dock, electric charging infrastructure, or
paint/pavement markings in the City right-of-way unless the Operator has first obtained separate street
use permits for installing and using the fixed object. Operator shall consult with the City’s Program
Manager regarding the proposed fixed object before applying the permit.
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PARKING
P1: Operator must adjust, park, relocate, or remove all
improperly parked devices.
P2: Operator shall inform customers/users how to park
devices responsibly and in accordance with all permit
requirements.
P3: Operator shall require its users/customers to park all
devices in strict accordance with all permit requirements.
P4: Devices shall be parked in the landscape/furniture
zone of the sidewalk, or at a bicycle rack within the City
right-of-way.
P5: Restrictions to eligible device parking zones on
sidewalks:
1. Devices shall not be parked at the corner curb radius
area at roadway intersections (see figure to the right).
2. Devices shall not be parked on blocks where the
landscape/furniture zone is less than 3 feet wide, or
where there is no landscape/furniture zone.
3. On blocks without sidewalks, devices may only be
parked where the travel lane(s) and 6-foot pedestrian
clear zone are not impeded.
4. Devices shall not be parked in the landscape/furniture
zone adjacent to or within:
a. Parklets or streateries;
b. Transit zones, including bus stops, shelters, passenger waiting areas and bus layover and staging
zones, except at existing bicycle racks;
c. Loading zones;
d. Disabled parking zone;
e. Street furniture that requires pedestrian access (for example - benches, parking pay stations, bus
shelters, transit information signs, etc.);
f. Curb ramps;
g. Entryways;
h. Driveways;
i. Raised Medians and Median Transit Stations
P6: The City reserves the right to determine certain block faces or other areas within the right-of-way
where device parking is prohibited.
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P7: Devices that can be locked to a fixed object may be parked and locked to a City bike rack or corral or
another object. Devices shall not be locked to:
1. Transit stop signs, benches or shelters;
2. Trees or vegetation;
3. Fire hydrants;
4. Ramp and staircase railings;
5. Utility infrastructure, including poles;
6. Any other location that would create an obstruction hazard (Requirement P5).
P5: Operator shall demonstrate prior to permit issuance that it can employ geofencing technology to
encourage, discourage, and prohibit trip ends and parking in geofenced areas. The City retains the right
to create geo-fenced stations within certain areas where devices shall be parked.
P6: Any device that is parked in one location for more than seven (7) consecutive days without moving
may be removed by City crews and taken to a City facility for storage at the expense of the device share
operator. City shall invoice the violating operator as stated below (Requirement O6).
P7: Operator shall require its users/customers to place all devices upright when parked.
P8: Operator shall require any device that is parked in violation of the permit requirements to be re-
parked in a correct manner, relocated, or removed by the Operator in accordance with the following
timelines:
• From 6am to 6pm on weekdays, not including holidays - within two (2) hours of receiving notice,
• All other times – within ten (10) hours of receiving notice.
P9: Operator shall require its users/customers to only park devices on hard surfaces within the
landscape/furniture zone (e.g. concrete, asphalt).
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Operations
O1: Operators shall have a 24-hour customer service phone number for users/customers to report
safety concerns, complaints, or ask questions. Operators shall provide contact information on every
shared mobility device for relocation requests.
O2: Operators shall provide the City with a direct contact for device share company staff that are
capable of re-parking, removing, relocating, and rebalancing devices. Operators under the pilot permit
program shall re-park, remove, relocate, and/or rebalance devices when notified in accordance with the
following timelines:
• From 6am to 6pm on weekdays, not including holidays - within two (2) hours of receiving notice,
• All other times – within ten (10) hours of receiving notice.
O3: Operator shall remove any inoperable device, or any device that is not safe to operate from the
right-of-way within twenty-four (24) hours of notice by any means to Operator by any individual or
entity. Operator shall repair any inoperable or unsafe device before putting the device into revenue
service.
O4: It is preferred that Operators have systems in place that service areas do not exceed 200 devices per
square mile. Greater densities will be considered by the City based upon usage data.
O5: A device is considered to be idle if it has been parked in the same location in the City for more than
seven (7) days without being rented or being visually inspected by Operator. If anyone notifies Operator
that a device is idle, Operator shall inspect, repark, relocate or remove the device in accordance with the
timelines listed in Requirement O2.
O6: If the City incurs any costs addressing or abating any violations of these requirements or incurs any
costs of repair or maintenance of public property, upon receiving written notice of the City costs, the
Operator shall reimburse the City for such costs within thirty (30) days. Operator’s failure to timely
reimburse City may result in revocation of Operator’s permit.
O7: All applicants to the Program shall include the proposed fleet size in their application. Operators
shall notify the City if it plans to change its fleet size no less than two (2) weeks before deployment; and
Operator shall include the additional program administrative fee for the expanded fleet (Requirement
F3), and documentation of their updated performance bond (Requirement O3).
O9: City reserves the right to revoke and terminate permits at any time. City reserves the right to
require that the entire fleet of devices be removed. From the right-of-way. Operator shall complete
such decommissioning within thirty (30) days of written notice by the City unless a different time period
is provided.
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O10: Operators shall deploy a minimum of 50% of its fleet within the western portion of the City (West
of I-805 freeway). Operators shall deploy a minimum of 25% of their fleet within the eastern portion of
the City (East of I-805 freeway).
O11: Operator’s fleet is limited to 500 devices during the first month of the pilot, 750 devices during the
second month of the pilot, and 1,000 devices during the third month of the pilot. After the third month,
Operators may expand beyond 1,000 devices upon written approval from the City. The start date used
to define the first, second, and third month will be the day after the initial launch date.
O12: The City will limit the deployment to no more than 5,000 devices total from all Operators
combined during the pilot period unless a higher limit is authorized by the City Engineer.
O13: This permit is only valid for operations within the City right-of-way. Additional operation zones may
be established; for example, locations within parks, publicly-accessible plazas, on-street parking spaces,
off-street parking lots/garages, or campuses. However, permission to do so shall require coordination
with the appropriate department, agency, or property owner; and shall be communicated to the
customer through signage approved by the respective entity and/or through the mobile and web
application.
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Data Sharing
DS1: Operator shall provide the City with real-time information on their entire fleet deployed in the City
through a documented Application Program Interface (API). Operator is directly responsible for
obtaining an API key from the City to which they will publish the data described below. The data to be
published to the City API will include the following information in real time for every device parked in
the City operational area (minimum uploads every 30 seconds):
1. Point location
2. Device identification number
3. Type of Device
4. Charge level (if electric)
I. Data Sharing Agreement
a) At time of application submission, Applicants agree to provide the City either directly, or at
the City’s discretion, through a City-approved third-party analytics provider, access to:
i) Real-time vehicle status through APIs;
ii) Trip data for their entire City fleet through APIs;
iii) Archival vehicle maintenance data through APIs;
iv) Archival incident data or real-time incident reporting through a City-approved third-party
analytics provider; and
b) APIs should be RESTful, accessed via JSON Web Tokens (JWT), and return data in JSON
format.
c) APIs should provide only HTTPS endpoints.
d) APIs must be provided prior to permit issuance.
e) APIs must be provided according to the current version of the Mobility Data Specification
(MDS).
f) APIs must be updated at least every 30 seconds.
g) Applicants agree that City-approved third-party provider will host vehicle location and trip
data for the purposes of providing the City with analytics to support transportation policy and
planning.
h) Applicants must agree to distribute and provide the City access to results of a User survey,
developed by a City-approved third-party and distributed by the Permittee at the discretion of
the City. )
DS2: Real-time API data will be uploaded every 30 seconds to the City API in order to capture route data.
The route data will not be publicly published by the City.
DS3: The City will be able to publish real-time bike availability data to the public.
DS4: Operator shall abide by the Mobility Data Specification as published online at:
http://................................com
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DS5: As part of the permit application process, Operator shall demonstrate compliance with the Mobility
Data Specification.
DS6: The City may, in its sole discretion, release subsequent versions and/or updated versions of the
specification and require operators to use the most current version by releasing an automatic update
and/or disabling support for the previous version.
DS7: Notwithstanding the returned results of any of the Mobility Data APIs, it shall be the sole
responsibility of Operator to comply with the City’s program requirements listed herein.
DS8: Operator shall keep a record of maintenance activities, including but not limited to device
identification number, maintenance performed and when any devices are removed from/returned to
service. Operator shall send these records to the City weekly or as otherwise requested by the City.
DS9: Operator shall keep a record of reported accidents/collisions and send these records to the City
weekly or as otherwise requested by the City.
DS10: If available, Operator shall report the aggregated breakdown of customers per ride by gender and
age monthly. Gender will be reported by male, female, and other. Age will be reported into these age
groups: under 18, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 and over.
DS11: Operator agrees to the City using a third-party (i.e. academia, private analytics company, etc.) for
evaluation of the Shared Mobility Device pilot program. Operator agrees to share data with such third-
party for the purposes of evaluation of the pilot program goals and/or enforcement of the requirements
in this permit. License Agreements, if required by the operator, will be provided at no cost to the City or
third party and will not limit or supersede any requirements of this permit.
Note: if a public disclosure request is submitted that could result in the City sharing data required by this
permit, the City will notify Operator prior to sharing data.
DS12: In the effort to reduce greenhouse gases and vehicle miles traveled and provide users seamless
connections between mobility choices, Operator is encouraged to provide device availability information
to other third-party mobility applications and transport providers. The intent is to support development
of global (all-inclusive) mobility trip planning applications and tools.
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Fees
F1: Applicants shall pay $146 for an annual permit fee for the Shared Mobility Device program. Note if
any stations or other structures are proposed, each site shall require additional review deposits and
permitting.
F2: Applicants shall pay the City $210 for every hour of permit review and inspection needed. Estimated
times for reviewing Shared Mobility Device program permits is eight hours; therefore, upon submitting
an application, applicants shall pay $1,680 to the City. Any time not used shall be reimbursed to the
applicant and any additional time shall be billed, upon permit closure.
F3: Applicants shall pay a program administrative fee of $70/device to the City for the administrative
time during pilot permit program.
F4: Any costs arising from the need for City crews to relocate or remove devices from any location
where a device is prohibited under this permit (Requirement O7) shall equal the City crews’ hourly rate
plus fifteen percent.
F5: Applicants shall obtain a valid Chula Vista Business license prior to permit issuance.
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Application
Any company interested in applying for a permit shall submit an application to the City. The application
must include these items:
1. Table listing all the policies above and the applicant’s response;
2. Completed Annual Permit – use “Other” for Permit Type;
3. Insurance documentation (Requirement ES1);
4. Images and description of shared mobility devices and mobile application;
5. Size of fleet at launch, including any planned fleet expansions during the pilot period;
6. Service area at launch, including any planned expansions during the pilot period;
7. Plan for educating users on proper device parking;
8. Plan for encouraging compliance with helmet laws within the County of San Diego;
9. Plan for providing an equitable device share service; and,
10. $1,680 deposit to the City (Requirement F2).
If the application meets all the requirements, applicant will need to submit the items below prior to
issuance of the permit.
1. Bond (Requirement O3);
2. 5 account logins for City oversight;
3. $146 annual permit fee, check made payable to City of Chula Vista;
4. Proof of valid Chula Vista Business License;
5. Program administrative fee (Requirement F3) to the City of Chula Vista. Applications can be sent to:
City of Chula Vista
ATTN: Engineering Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Attachment A – Indemnity and Insurance Agreement
Attachment B - Release
J:\Engineer\ADVPLAN\Bicycle\Bike Share\CCV Shared Mobility\CCV Shared Mobility Permit Req (v2.03).doc
RESOLUTION NO. SC-2018-___
RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF
THE SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Bicycle and Electric Scooter Sharing companies are becoming co mmon and
in operation within many major cities throughout the nation and in several countries worldwide.
The device sharing industry offers a low cost and convenient alternative to using personally
owned motor vehicles to reach destinations near and far. When combined with the mass transit
system, trips outside the City are more viable and convenient; and,
WHEREAS, City staff is proposing permit requirements that are designed to encourage
the safe use of the various shared mobility devices, educate the users of parking etiquette, control
fleet deployment, and create a permit fee structure that does not fiscally impact City operations;
and,
WHEREAS, as the device sharing industry grows and evolves, developing the right
regulatory structure will continue to be an iterative process. The City reserves the right to
modify or supplement the permit requirements as needed to address unanticipated impacts. The
goal of Chula Vista’s Shared Mobility Device Program is to:
1. Support an active, healthy lifestyle;
2. Ensure affordable and equitable service;
3. Fill mobility gaps and improve connects to transit;
4. Provide a low-carbon mobility option to reduce carbon emissions;
5. Manage public space to ensure sidewalks are organized and free from obstruction;
6. Derive insights into the use of the bike share system, compliance issues, and
targeted bike infrastructure investments with robust data partnerships; and,
WHEREAS, over the last year, City staff performed research on various shared mobility
device programs across the nation for the development of the City’s Shared Mobility Device
Permit Requirements. These permit requirements were based mainly on active and successful
programs developed by other public agencies, such as Seattle, Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
The City’s Permit Requirements were divided into several sections such as Equipment and
Safety, Paring, Operations, Data Sharing, and Fees and Application; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the development of the City’s proposed program, st aff learned
that permit requirements vary from agency to agency and the permit requirements updated to
adapt to trends or issues specific to each region. Due to the constantly evolving device sharing
industry, it is necessary that these permit requirements be considered iterative and require
updates on occasion; and,
WHEREAS, the plan has been completed and is being presented to the Safety
Commission for discussion prior to presentation and adoption by the Chula Vista City Council.
Resolution No. { }
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Safety Commission of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby recommend approval of the Shared Mobility Device Permit
Requirements by City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this ____ day of 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
Chair
ATTEST:
Florence Picardal, Secretary
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