City will present e-scooter survey results and proposed code in January

Commissioners were briefed on Nov. 20 about community outreach and next steps on a possible ban of e-scooters from sidewalks.

Commissioner Viscara asked for survey results on banning scooters from sidewalks. Staff said the city conducted extensive outreach, daily enforcement by the police department continues, and the online survey closed in September (staff cited Sept. 20 as the survey close date). A staff member said a committee led by Julio will present a full survey analysis and a proposed code change for the commission to consider at the January meeting.

Staff also said the city is studying how other municipalities enforce sidewalk restrictions and is reviewing legal implications before recommending a specific ordinance. No ordinance or formal vote was taken at the workshop; staff sought direction and will return with the compiled data and a draft ordinance.