File #: 2024-4584   
Type: Consent Calendar Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 12/17/2024
Title: Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with ELock Technologies LLC for Electronic, Shared-Use Public Bicycle Locker Maintenance and Services for Five Years for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $90,000. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and, on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to the "common sense exemption" under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (Planning, Building and Transportation 24562743)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1: Agreement
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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with ELock Technologies LLC for Electronic, Shared-Use Public Bicycle Locker Maintenance and Services for Five Years for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $90,000.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and, on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to the "common sense exemption" under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (Planning, Building and Transportation 24562743)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Safe and secure bicycle parking is essential for encouraging and promoting bicycle travel. The City of Alameda (City) owns and maintains 112 bicycle parking spaces in electronic, shared-use bicycle lockers around the City. All of these lockers were manufactured by eLock Technologies and require regular maintenance to remain operable and accessible via a BikeLink card or app, or with a Clipper card. The City's current Agreement with eLock Technologies will expire at the end of 2024. Staff recommends City Council authorize a new Agreement with eLock Technologies for five years, totaling $90,000 (Exhibit 1).

BACKGROUND

Safe and secure bicycle parking is essential for encouraging and promoting bicycle travel, and the City often receives public comment requesting secure bicycle storage options. Bicycle lockers provide a secure parking option for people to park their bicycles and gear such as helmets and lights, twenty-four hours a day. They are particularly useful for longer-term parking, such as for commuters; in higher theft areas; and for parking more expensive bicycles.

The City owns and maintains 112 public bicycle parking spaces in electronic, shared-use bicycle lockers around the City. These lockers were either purchased by, or transferred to, t...

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