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November 12, 2019 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The City Manager will implement the Shared Mobility Device Pilot Program. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: ““RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE PILOT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING PROGRAM REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, during its 2019 session the Virginia General Assembly adopted House Bill 2752, which provided that any locality desiring to regulate the offering and use of shared mobility devices for hire must have adopted a shared mobility device pilot program as of January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, shared mobility devices provide cost-effective, environmentally- friendly and convenient travel options, and it is therefore desirable to have shared mobility devices offered for hire in Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, it is also desirable to regulate the hiring of shared mobility devices to avoid cluttering streets and sidewalks, and to ensure that the devices are used and stored in a safe manner that does not pose a threat to pedestrians or other vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City has researched other shared mobility device pilot programs adopted within the Commonwealth and has crafted proposed pilot program regulations for Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the pilot program will commence on December 31, 2019 and continue until terminated by City Council; and WHEREAS, the program authorizes a maximum of 250 total shared mobility devices, and not more than 125 shared mobility devices per licensed provider; and WHEREAS, the program regulations establish the geographic area in which devices may be used, safety regulations including a maximum speed limit, and device parking and storage requirements; and WHEREAS, the program regulations also grant the City Manager the authority to make amendments from time to time to improve the program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby establishes the City of Portsmouth Shared Mobility Device Pilot Program (the “Program”); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the regulations attached as Exhibit A are hereby adopted as the initial Program regulations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary or desirable to implement the Program.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 413 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the creation of a regional authority under the Wireless Service Authorities Act. Background:  Approximately four years ago it was announced that transatlantic fiber cables would be anchored in Virginia Beach.