TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT
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Introduction of Ordinance 2026-004 Amending Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code (CMC).
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-004, amending Chapter 10.56 of the Chino Municipal Code, pertaining to bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and regulated mobility devices, to be read by number and title only, and waiving future reading of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES; ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME; UPDATE ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, AND IMPOUND PROVISIONS; AND REMOVE OUTDATED BICYCLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no significant financial impact anticipated from the adoption of this Ordinance. Minor costs may include public education materials, school outreach, website updates, and signage in selected areas. If the City adopts administrative cost recovery for impounds or storage, those charges should be limited to actual City costs.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Superior Customer Service
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
The use of electric bicycles ("e-bikes"), electric scooters, electric motorcycles, and other micromobility devices has increased significantly throughout Southern California. The City of Chino ("City") is no exception to this. While these devices provide a convenient and environmentally friendly transportation option, unsafe ri...
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