REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Thoby Archer, Lieutenant and Kimberly Rodriguez, Management Analyst
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Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4344 Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.84 - Bicycle Regulations
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Statement of Issue:
Staff recommend amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.84 - Bicycle Regulations to clarify and expand rules for electric bicycles (e-bikes). The proposed changes improve safety, support consistent enforcement, and provide clarity on applicable rules, addressing community concerns while meeting operational needs.
Financial Impact:
There is no direct financial impact associated with the introduction of this ordinance.
Recommended Action:
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Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4344, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10.84 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycle Regulations."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not introduce Ordinance No. 4344 and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Electric bicycle (e-bike) use has increased significantly throughout Huntington Beach, creating new safety and enforcement challenges not fully addressed under the City's existing Bicycle Regulations in Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 10.84.
To improve safety and provide consistent enforcement, staff recommend amending HBMC Section 10.84 to clarify rules related to e-bike operation. Updating the ordinance will clarify applicable rules for e-bike riders, ensure consistent enforcement, enhance public safety, and align with the city's transportation policies.
Environmental Status:
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15031c under Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Cha...
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