TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. Subject
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 32-24 prohibiting unlicensed or unpermitted bicycle sales and repairs on public property.
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2. Summary
The City of Orange offers multiple recreational and scenic opportunities which in turn has drawn numerous individuals utilizing bicycles on publicly owned trails and property. Bicycle use in these areas has precipitated unlicensed or unpermitted bicycle sales and repairs on City-owned property. Proposed Ordinance No. 32-24 would prohibit these activities on public property.
3. Recommended Action
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Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 32-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 10.10 of the Orange Municipal Code Pertaining to Prohibition on Repairs and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycle Parts on Public Property.
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4. Fiscal Impact
None.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 3: Enhance and Promote Quality of Life in the Community
b: Deliver high quality and safe recreational, social, environmental, educational, and cultural services.
6. Discussion and Background
The City of Orange (City) has made concerted efforts to provide recreational opportunities while preserving the City’s natural and scenic assets (i.e., the Santiago Creek). These efforts have not gone unnoticed as numerous residents and visitors come to Orange to enjoy these publicly available trails and amenities. This has included residents and visitors utilizing bicycles to traverse along the City’s extensive bike lane and trail systems.
In response to residents and visitors utilizing bicycles, there has been an increase in unlicensed or unpermitted bicycle sale and repair operations on public property.
Ordinance No. 32-24 would prohibit these activities while making specific exemptions for:
• Individuals operating under a valid City license or permit.
• Bicycle owners repairing their bicycle.
Overall, Ordinance No. 32-24’s intent is to prohibit unauthorized public property encroachment thereby preserving the City’s recreational amenities for the public to enjoy.
Should the City Council approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 32-24, the City would be in alignment with neighboring agencies including the cities of Santa Ana and Anaheim.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• Ordinance No. 32-24 Clean
• Ordinance No. 32-24 Redline