City Council Study Session Summary 2009 05 26

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City Council Study Session Summary May 26,2009 Page 4 of 5 building codes to recognize methods and technologies that can save the contractors money. One issue of the code adoption is sprinkler systems, which in 2011 will be mandatory. eGo Car Share David Greenwald with Transition Louisville and President Graham Hill of eGo Car Share in Boulder presented information on sustainability that includes alternative transportation and planning. Smart mobility is an organization that boasts over 300,000 members throughout the United States. New members are projected to increase to over 1,000,000 in the next three years. eGO car share is a not for profit organization in Boulder County under the Smart Mobility umbrella. The idea of living based on utilizing local transit, thus changing personal usage of vehicles was discussed. eGO plans to operate in municipalities along the Front Range. eGO rates are an economical alternative for many people. eGO car share would like to explore the possibility of a parking opportunity in Old Town dedicated to an eGO car share vehicle. eGO would like to request that the City review the fleet vehicles that the City currently owns. eGO would like to ask for two fold participation from the City. Participation in eGO car share by the City would help in scaling back the number of fleet vehicles maintained. Folks suggested the opportunity is worth exploring. eGO encourages contacting home owners associations about the program. eGO offers different plans based on member needs. There is typically a $2.50 - $6.50 an hour fee, and a per mile charge. eGO is for local usage of a vehicle, rather than long trips. eGO would like to explore options for a viable opportunity for the City. In the future there will be Smart Card technology collaboration with RTD and Light Rail, as well as eGo car share, and bike on demand. There is precedence in Chicago that utilizes the program discussed. Proposed Charter Amendments Fleming proposed three charter amendments: 1. Lease purchase option provisions - Propose a slight change 2. Hand delivering notices of special meetings - Electronic provision 3. Expanding (technical inconsistency within charter) provisions in public bodies currently does not apply to the Council Council discussed confirmation that all members are aware of special meetings, and may be incumbent on a responsible individual without requiring changes in the charter. Emergency meetings are considered special meetings. The charter requires that notice is given, although does not require "how" notice is provided.