Agenda Memorandum
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Agenda Item - IX.G
 
City Council Meeting
September 8, 2026


Subject:

DRAFT Ordinance - Foot Scooters and Electric Personal Assistive Devices

 
Prepared By:
Steve McFarland, City Administrator
 
Background of Issue:

The attached DRAFT Scooter Ordinance is the resulting product from the Policy & Procedures Committee's latest (August 19) review.  City attorney Hammer has reviewed the Draft and provided additional commentary/edits.

Highlights of the Draft Ordinance include:

  • Requirements for operators over and under 14 years of age.
  • A no-riding zone on 4th Street between Clark and State streets.
  • Hours of operation.
  • Enforcement provisions.

With council's approval, the Ordinance will be brought back at the Sep 21/Oct 5 council meetings for 1st/2nd readings.


Recommendation

Review and consider moving forward with the  DRAFT of Ordinance - Foot Scooters and Electric Personal Assistive Devices



ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. XXX — Motorized Foot Scooters & Electric Personal Assistive Devices 090326.docx