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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record; find that the public convenience and necessity requires the operation of pedicabs as prescribed in the application; find that the rate of $1.00 for each 1/10 of a mile is just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory; and, adopt Specifications No. RFP FM 11-048 authorizing City Manager to approve and execute a permit and amendments thereto for the operation of seven pedicabs by Pedaler’s Society, LLC, of Long Beach, CA (Local and LSBE). (Districts 1,2,3,7,8)
DISCUSSION
In an effort to promote mobility, environmentally safe options for pedestrian transportation and the City’s commitment to becoming the most bike-friendly City, we are recommending City Council approval of pedicab services by Pedaler’s Society, LLC. This service will promote these goals while providing a transportation alternative for the areas of Downtown, 4th Street, Belmont Shore, Naples, Alamitos Bay, and Bixby Knolls while relieving some parking and traffic congestion. Additionally, visitors can take a pedicab to and/or from parking destinations and/or travel a distance that is farther than some are willing, or in some cases, able to walk. Pedicabs may also add to the attractiveness of the proposed areas by creating a greater sense of convenience and safety for visitors.
The Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) requires an application be filed and a hearing be held before the City Council prior to issuing a license or permit for pedicab services. The LBMC also requires that the City Council make a determination that the public convenience and necessity require the operation proposed by the applicant for the permit. The City Council shall take into consideration the public demand for the service, the adequacy or inadequacy of the service being rendered by other persons, the effect of the service upon traffic, the financial responsibility of the applicant, the character of the equipment proposed to be furnished, and any and al...
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