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SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 1736, SERIES 2017 <br />DATE: MAY 2, 2017 <br />PAGE 3 OF 3 <br />summary report is provided to the Broomfield's Open Space and Trails Advisory <br />Committee. <br />For additional background on e -bikes, staff has provided the following video links <br />explaining the different classes of e -bikes and differences between pedal and throttle <br />assisted e -bikes, and a link to the City of Durango's webpage on e -bikes: <br />1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1dH9uUljbg <br />2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18XUHxnKaSQ <br />3. http://www.durangogov.org/electricbikes <br />Also included in the attachments are an e -bike summary from the City of Durango with <br />extensive background on e -bikes and links to further information (see Attachment No. 3) <br />and a report on e -bikes by the League of American Bicyclists (see Attachment No. 4). <br />Planning staff developed this ordinance in collaboration with the Public Works <br />Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />None <br />OPEN SPACE ADVISORY BOARD ACTION <br />On March 8, 2017, staff brought this topic to the City's Open Space Advisory Board for <br />direction. Following a discussion, they unanimously voted to recommend allowing <br />Class 1 e -bikes throughout the City on all trail types. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approving Ordinance No. 1736, Series 2017 on second reading. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Ordinance No. 1736, Series 2017 <br />2. Draft OSAB minutes (March 8, 2017) <br />3. E -Bike Information (City of Durango) <br />4. E -Bikes Mini Report (The League of American Bicyclists) <br />5. Staff Presentation Slides <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />