E-bike ordinance

Thanked staff for their work and confirmed the city is joining the state's under-12 e-bike pilot program.

Opposed the ban on motorized boards (one-wheels), arguing they are safer than Class 1 e-bikes and asking the council to add four words permitting them alongside Class 1 e-bikes.

Opposed a blanket ban on one-wheels, citing state law and San Diego's policy allowing them on trails, and urged targeted regulations instead.

Supported the revised ordinance but asked for changes to parking restrictions and clearer rules for e-motos and Class 1 e-bikes on trails.

A military veteran and Daley Ranch trail crew member, opposed the ordinance's e-bike restrictions at Daley Ranch and criticized the lack of community input before drafting.

Warned the ordinance's broad definitions could make bikes illegal downtown and criticized immediate bike seizure for minor infractions.

Executive director of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, supported the ordinance's goals but asked for clarity that Class 1 e-bikes remain legal on trails.

Representing the Daley Ranch Trail Crew (400+ volunteer hours this year), opposed the ordinance as written and asked to collaborate on revisions.

Supported the ordinance on behalf of COMPACT, citing youth safety and the value of education and intervention programs.

A cycling instructor, urged proactive education and training classes for young e-bike riders before citations, citing Encinitas's model program.

A new homeowner, asked the council to review the inclusion of electrically motorized boards in the mobility device definition.