Agenda Item Wording:
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Consideration and direction on initiating a potential ordinance to regulate the use and operation of pedicabs within the City of Visalia and whether to allow the consumption of alcohol by pedicab passengers under designated circumstances.
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Deadline for Action: 8/21/2023
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Luma Fahoum, Police Captain, (559) 713-4103, luma.fahoum@visalia.city
Tracy Robertshaw, Neighborhood Preservation Manager, (559) 713-4187, tracy.robertshaw@visalia.city
Jason Salazar, Police Chief, (559) 713-4253, Jason.salazar@visalia.city
Jim Koontz, City Attorney, (559) 372-2400, jkoontz@prlawcorp.com
Paul Bernal, Community Development Director, (559) 713-4025, paul.bernal@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider whether Council desires to allow pedicabs to operate in Visalia, and if so, then to provide direction to staff to propose a potential ordinance to regulate the use and operation of pedicabs within the City of Visalia. This proposed ordinance intends to establish rules and regulations that would allow the operation of pedicabs within the City. If Council directs City staff to move forward, then staff would seek input from interested groups and return with an ordinance for consideration.
As noted in the report as drafted, the ordinance contains specific provisions allowing the consumption of alcohol by pedicab passengers if statutory requirements are followed. State law provides that local agencies can allow the consumption of alcohol by local ordinance. The Council can approve the proposed ordinance with or without these provisions.
Background Discussion:
Pedicabs, are defined under state law to include bicycles, including electric bicycles, that transports or is capable of transporting passengers, and is available for hire. The use of these types of vehicles as an alternative to larger vehicles for hire has increased in re...
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