CC SR 20220503 06 - AB 2074 and AB 2432 NEV Rebate and Network
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/03/2022
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to take a City position on Assembly Bill No. 2432 (Local
Travel Transportation Plan) and Assembly Bill No. 2074 (Rebates for Micromobility
Devices)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 2432, which would authorize
the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to prepare a
neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) transportation plan; and
(2) Discuss and provide direction to Staff on taking a position on AB 2074, which would
create a rebate program for the purchase of electric micromobility transportation
devices.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: McKenzie Bright, Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Draft letter in support of AB 2432 (page A-1)
B. Draft letter in support of AB 2074 (page B-1)
C. Text of AB 2432 (as introduced February 17, 2022) (page C-1)
D. Text of AB 2074 (as introduced February 14, 2022) (page D-1)
BACKGROUND:
One of the primary programs of the SBCCOG is the “Sustainable South Bay” program,
which includes encouraging electric vehicle adoption and creating a Local Travel Network
for the South Bay. In the pursuit of developing these programs, the SBCCOG has
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sponsored two bills: AB 2432, related to the creation of the Local Travel Network Plan,
and AB 2074, related to rebates for purchasing micromobility devices.
On November 2, 2021, the City Council adopted the City’s 2022 Legislative Platform,
outlining the policy positions of the City.1 One of the categories of the platform is
environmental quality. While the platform does not directly address micromobility devices
or transportation networks, it aligns with the City’s policy of protecting the Peninsula ’s
environment through the reduction of emissions.
The City Council is being asked to consider taking a posi tion on both bills sponsored by
the SBCCOG.
DISCUSSION:
AB 2432 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (Local Travel Network Plan)
AB 2432, introduced by Assemblymember Muratsuchi who represents Rancho Palos
Verdes, would authorize the SBCCOG to prepare a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)
transportation plan, which could lead to the creation of the Local Travel Network.
Under existing law, NEVs are allowed on streets with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or
less. Pertinent streets have been identified by the SBCCOG in the Local Travel Network.
This bill would allow the SBCCOG to prepare the plans necessary to, once approved,
formally indicate the locations of the Local Travel Network, including painted markers and
wayfinding signs. The SBCCOG’s Local Travel Network, as currently proposed for the
Peninsula cities is shown below:
1 The 2022 Legislative Platform and a record of the bills the City Council has taken a position on during
the 2021-2022 legislative session is available at rpvca.gov/LegislationCorner.
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In Rancho Palos Verdes, the only streets proposed as part of the Local Travel Network
are:
• Granvia Altamira
• Mossbank Drive from Granvia Altamira to Grayslake Road
• Grayslake Road from Hawthorne Boulevard to Mossbank Drive
• Monero Drive from Granvia Altamira
• Ambergate Drive
• Larkvale Drive
• Golden Meadow Drive from Larkvale Drive
• Mossbank Drive
• Grayslake Road from Hawthorne Boulevard to Mossbank Drive
• Highridge Road
• Crestridge Road
A small portion of Miraleste Drive at the border between the City and San Pedro is also
included in the network. Due to topographic and speed limit constraints, most of the City
has been determined not to be a good candidate for the Local Travel Network.
Prior to adoption of the NEV transportation plan, it must be reviewed by the SBCCOG
and all agencies having traffic law enforcement responsibilities, including the Sheriff’s
Department, all police departments within the SBCCOG, and the California Department
of Transportation if any state highways, such as Western Avenue, are used or crossed.
It should be noted that in order for routes to be signed and marked as NEV travel
lanes/network, an NEV plan must be prepared and approved by relevant authorities, such
as Caltrans. Currently, the legislature must grant authority to a local jurisdiction to
prepare the NEV plan, which is what AB 2432 does for the SBCCOG. If AB 2432 does
not pass, the SBCCOG would not be able to develop the NEV plan and therefore would
not be able to implement signs and markers for the Local Travel Network.
Assemblymember Muratsuchi and the SBCCOG have requested the City’s support of the
bill. See Attachment A for Staff’s draft letter of su pport.
AB 2074 (Rebates for Micromobility Devices):
AB 2074, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (Carson), would provide rebates
to Californians who purchase electric micromobility devices, including devices such as e -
scooters, e-skateboards, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs), etc. to encourage the
use of alternative modes of transportation to improve air quality. Current law allows the
California Air Resources Board to provide subsidies aimed at assisting Californians in
purchasing e-bikes, with priority on low-income households. This bill seeks to expand the
rebate program to all micromobility devices.
Micromobility devices may play a role in relieving congestion, as they provide a way for
many residents to get around locally without using a vehicle. In the South Bay region, for
example, approximately 70% of trips are within three miles of a person’s home, a distance
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too far to walk but too short for the infrequent transit service that exists. The rebate as
proposed in AB 2074 would help make electric devices more affordable, encouraging
adoption of clean mobility options, especially for those who cannot financially afford them.
If this bill were to pass, funding for the rebate program would be allocated through the
state budget process, likely through the California Air Resources Board’s Air Qual ity
Improvement Fund.
The SBCCOG has requested the City Council consider taking a position on this proposed
bill. Attached for Council consideration and to facilitate discussion at the meeting is a draft
support letter for this bill. Due to lack of connection for an NEV through the City’s major
roads with speed limits 35 miles per hour or less, RPV residents with an NEV would not
be able to drive it outside of their residential street, limiting incentive to purch ase one.
While the bill is therefore unlikely to have a significant impact on Rancho Palos Verdes
residents, the City Council may consider supporting the bill, as a member agency of the
SBCCOG, to illustrate its support of the SBCCOG-introduced bill. A letter of support has
been drafted for the City Council’s review (Attachment B). The draft letter supports the
SBCCOG’s introduction and sponsorship of the bill, affirming the City’s support of the
SBCCOG’s efforts to encourage more sustainable transportation options in the South
Bay, as seen through AB 2074.
CONCLUSION:
In recognition of the SBCCOG’s sustainable transportation priorities, and in support of its
efforts, Staff therefore recommends the City Council support AB 2432 and authorize the
Mayor to sign a letter of support. Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on
taking a position on AB 2074, particularly a position of support as a member agency of
the SBCCOG.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Identify revised language to add to one of both of the letter(s).
2. Do not authorize the Mayor to sign one or both of the letter(s).
3. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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May 3, 2022 Via Email
The Honorable Al Muratsuchi
Assemblymember, 66th District
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0066
SUBJECT: Notice of Support for AB 2432
Dear Assemblymember Muratsuchi:
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, I am writing to express our support for AB
2432 (Muratsuchi). This bill will allow cities within the South Bay region of Los Angeles
County to adopt neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) plans. The South Bay Cities Council
of Governments (SBCCOG) is working with cities to implement the South Bay Local
Travel Network (LTN). As part of that initiative, cities may need to display road markings
and signage that would notify all road users that those streets are designated for the use
of NEVs. That process requires the state authorize cities to adopt NEV plans.
Over the past decade, SBCCOG research has shown that approximately 70% of trips in
the South Bay are within three miles of a person’s home, a distance too far to walk but
too short for the infrequent transit service that exists. This causes people to use a
personal vehicle to travel short distances. Despite significant efforts, electric vehicle
adoption remains low, meaning most of these short trips are made in greenhouse gas
(GHG) emitting gas-powered vehicles.
Through grants from LA Metro and Caltrans, the SBCCOG developed the LTN, providing
a network of signed, safe, and slow-speed local streets that connect neighborhoods to
destinations throughout the subregion. The SBCCOG believes that once implemented,
individuals will be encouraged to convert some of those trips to NEV s, e-bikes, or other
clean micromobility modes. Converting trips to these zero-emission vehicles will help the
state meet GHG reduction targets as well as reducing congestion on major arterials.
For these reasons, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes supports AB 2432.
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Assemblymember Muratsuchi
May 3, 2022
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Sincerely,
David L. Bradley
Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
cc: Ben Allen, Senator, 26th State Senate District
Al Muratsuchi, Assemblymember, 66th State Assembly District
Jacki Bacharach, South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Jeff Kiernan, League of California Cities
Marcel Rodarte, California Contract Cities Association
Sharon Gonsalves, Renne Public Policy Group
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and City Manager
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May 3, 2022 Via Email
The Honorable Mike Gipson
Assemblymember, 64th District
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0064
SUBJECT: Notice of Support for AB 2074
Dear Assemblymember Gipson,
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, as a member-city of the South Bay Cities
Council of Governments (SBCCOG), I am writing to express our support for the
SBCCOG’s introduction and sponsorship of AB 2074. AB 2074 would create a rebate
program for the purchase of micromobility devices which include electric bicycles,
tricycles, scooters, skateboards, and neighborhood electric vehicles. We support efforts
to encourage cleaner modes of travel in the South Bay, and the SBCCOG’s “Sustainable
South Bay” program.
The California Air Resources Board is currently developing a e -bike rebate program,
however, e-bikes are not ideal for all people, including seniors and those with certain
disabilities. The entire range of micromobility devices should be incentivized so th at all
Californians can do their part to reduce travel-related greenhouse gas emissions.
As a member-city of the SBCCOG, we support the organization’s efforts to encourage
more sustainable transportation options in the greater South Bay, and therefore support
AB 2074.
Sincerely,
David L. Bradley
Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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Assemblymember Gipson
May 3, 2022
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cc: Ben Allen, Senator, 26th State Senate District
Al Muratsuchi, Assemblymember, 66th State Assembly District
Jacki Bacharach, South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Jeff Kiernan, League of California Cities
Marcel Rodarte, California Contract Cities Association
Sharon Gonsalves, Renne Public Policy Group
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and City Manager
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AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 31, 2022
california legislature—2021–22 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 2432
Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi
February 17, 2022
An act to add and repeal Article 3 (commencing with Section
1966.10) to of Chapter 8 of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways
Code, relating to neighborhood electric vehicles.
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 2432, as amended, Muratsuchi. Neighborhood electric vehicles:
County of Los Angeles: South Bay cities area.
Existing law defines “low-speed vehicle” for purposes of the Vehicle
Code as a motor vehicle with 4 wheels that is capable of a minimum
speed of 20 miles per hour and a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour
on a paved level surface and that has a gross vehicle weight rating of
less than 3,000 pounds. Existing law imposes certain restrictions on the
use of low-speed vehicles on public streets and highways, and generally
requires an operator of a low-speed vehicle to have a driver’s license.
A low-speed vehicle is also known as a neighborhood electric vehicle
(NEV). A violation of the Vehicle Code is an infraction, unless
otherwise specified.
Existing law authorizes certain local agencies to establish a NEV
transportation plan subject to certain requirements. A person operating
a NEV in a plan area in violation of certain provisions is guilty of an
infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.
This bill would authorize the County of Los Angeles or any city in
the county South Bay cities area, as defined, to establish a similar NEV
transportation plan for a plan area that may include any applicable
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portion of the county or city located within the jurisdiction of the South
Bay Cities Council of Governments, as specified, subject to the same
penalties. The bill would require that the transportation plan have
received a prior review and the comments of the South Bay Cities
Council Southern California Association of Governments and any
agency having traffic law enforcement responsibilities in an entity
included in the plan area. The bill would require the plan to be submitted
to the Department of Transportation for review and approval. The bill,
if the County of Los Angeles or a city in the South Bay cities area adopts
a NEV transportation plan for the plan area, would require the Southern
California Association of Governments to, in consultation with the
department, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, and
local law enforcement agencies, submit a report, as specified, to the
Legislature on or before August 31, 2028. The bill would repeal these
provisions on January 1, 2040. Because the bill would create a new
crime, it would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act
for a specified reason.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: yes.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. Article 3 (commencing with Section 1966.10) is
line 2 added to Chapter 8 of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways
line 3 Code, to read:
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line 5 Article 3. South Bay Cities Area Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
line 6 Transportation Plans
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line 8 1966.10. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this
line 9 chapter, to authorize the County of Los Angeles or a city in the
line 10 county to establish a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)
line 11 transportation plan in the plan area. The purpose of this NEV
line 12 transportation plan is to further the vision of creating a sustainable
line 13 region that reduces gasoline demand and vehicle emissions by
line 14 offering a cleaner, more economical means of local transportation
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line 1 within the plan area. It is the further intent of the Legislature that
line 2 this NEV transportation plan be designed and developed to best
line 3 serve the functional travel needs of the plan area, to have the
line 4 physical safety of the NEV driver’s person and property as a major
line 5 planning component, and to have the capacity to accommodate
line 6 NEV drivers of every legal age and range of skills.
line 7 1966.11. The following definitions apply to this article:
line 8 (a) “Plan area” means any portion of the County of Los Angeles
line 9 in the South Bay cities area, or any portion of any city in the South
line 10 Bay cities area, and any streets and roads under the jurisdiction of
line 11 the county or a city in the South Bay cities area, to the extent the
line 12 County of Los Angeles or a city has adopted a NEV transportation
line 13 plan pursuant to Section 1966.12, including the privately owned
line 14 land of any owner that consents to its inclusion in the plan.
line 15 (b) “Neighborhood electric vehicle” or “NEV” means a
line 16 low-speed vehicle as defined by Section 385.5 of the Vehicle Code.
line 17 (c) “NEV lanes” means all publicly or privately owned facilities
line 18 that provide for NEV travel, including roadways designated by
line 19 signs or permanent markings that are shared with pedestrians,
line 20 bicyclists, and other motorists in the plan area.
line 21 (d) “South Bay cities area” means the jurisdiction of the South
line 22 Bay Cities Council of Governments that includes the Cities of
line 23 Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach,
line 24 Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes,
line 25 Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills
line 26 Estates, and Torrance; the Harbor City, San Pedro, and Wilmington
line 27 communities of the City of Los Angeles; and the unincorporated
line 28 areas of county supervisor districts 2 and of 4 of the County of
line 29 Los Angeles.
line 30 (e) “South Bay Cities Council of Governments” means that
line 31 agency or any successor to that agency. a joint powers authority
line 32 government agency of 16 cities and the County of Los Angeles
line 33 whose objective is to explore areas of intergovernmental
line 34 cooperation and coordination of government programs and provide
line 35 recommendations and solutions to problems of common and
line 36 general concern to its members.
line 37 1966.12. (a) The County of Los Angeles or any city in the
line 38 South Bay cities area may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a
line 39 NEV transportation plan for the plan area within its jurisdiction.
line 40 Two or more jurisdictions may jointly adopt a NEV transportation
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line 1 plan for all or a portion of the territory under their respective
line 2 jurisdictions.
line 3 (b) The transportation plan shall have received a prior review
line 4 and the comments of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments
line 5 Southern California Association of Governments and any agency
line 6 having traffic law enforcement responsibilities in an entity included
line 7 in the plan area.
line 8 (c) The transportation plan may include the use of a state
line 9 highway, or any crossing of the highway, subject to the approval
line 10 of the department.
line 11 1966.13. The transportation plan shall include, but need not
line 12 be limited to, all of the following elements:
line 13 (a) Route selection, which includes a finding that the route will
line 14 accommodate NEVs without an adverse impact upon traffic safety
line 15 and will consider, among other things, the travel needs of
line 16 commuters and other users.
line 17 (b) Transportation interfacing, which shall include, but not be
line 18 limited to, coordination with other modes of transportation so that
line 19 a NEV driver may employ multiple modes of transportation in
line 20 reaching a destination in the plan area.
line 21 (c) Provision for NEV-related facilities, including, but not
line 22 limited to, special access points, special NEV turnouts, and NEV
line 23 crossings.
line 24 (d) Provisions for parking facilities at destination locations,
line 25 including, but not limited to, community commercial centers, golf
line 26 courses, public areas, and parks.
line 27 (e) Provisions for special paving, road markings, signage, and
line 28 striping for NEV travel lanes, road crossings, parking, and
line 29 circulation, as appropriate.
line 30 (f) Provisions for NEV electrical charging stations.
line 31 (g) NEV lanes for the purposes of the transportation plan shall
line 32 be classified as follows:
line 33 (1) Class I NEV routes provide for a completely separate
line 34 right-of-way for the use of NEVs.
line 35 (2) Class II NEV routes provide for a separate striped lane
line 36 adjacent to roadways with speed limits of 55 miles per hour or
line 37 less.
line 38 (3) Class III NEV routes provide for shared use by NEVs with
line 39 conventional vehicle traffic on streets with speed limits of 35 miles
line 40 per hour or less.
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line 1 1966.14. If the County of Los Angeles or any city adopts a
line 2 NEV transportation plan for the plan area pursuant to this article,
line 3 it shall do all of the following:
line 4 (a) If the transportation plan includes separated NEV lanes,
line 5 establish minimum general design criteria for the development,
line 6 planning, and construction of separated NEV lanes, including, but
line 7 not limited to, the design speed of the facility, the space
line 8 requirements of the NEV, and roadway design criteria.
line 9 (b) In cooperation with the department, establish uniform
line 10 specifications and symbols for signs, markers, and traffic control
line 11 devices to control NEV traffic; to warn of dangerous conditions,
line 12 obstacles, or hazards; to designate the right-of-way as between
line 13 NEVs, other vehicles, and bicycles, as may be applicable; to state
line 14 the nature and destination of the NEV lane; and to warn
line 15 pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists of the presence of NEV
line 16 traffic.
line 17 (c) Submit the transportation plan to the director for approval
line 18 following a review and recommendation by the department’s
line 19 California Traffic Control Devices Committee.
line 20 1966.15. (a) If the County of Los Angeles or any city in the
line 21 South Bay cities area adopts a NEV transportation plan for the
line 22 plan area pursuant to this article, it shall also adopt all of the
line 23 following as part of the plan:
line 24 (1) NEVs eligible to use NEV lanes shall meet the safety
line 25 requirements for low-speed vehicles as set forth in Section 571.500
line 26 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
line 27 (2) Minimum safety criteria for NEV operators, including, but
line 28 not limited to, requirements relating to NEV maintenance and
line 29 NEV safety. Operators shall be required to possess a valid
line 30 California driver’s license and to comply with the financial
line 31 responsibility requirements established pursuant to Chapter 1
line 32 (commencing with Section 16000) of Division 7 of the Vehicle
line 33 Code.
line 34 (3) Restrictions limiting the operation of NEVs to NEV routes
line 35 identified in the transportation plan, and allowing only those NEVs
line 36 that meet the safety equipment requirements specified in the plan
line 37 to be operated on those routes.
line 38 (b) Any person operating a NEV in the plan area in violation
line 39 of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) is guilty of an infraction
line 40 punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).
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line 1 1966.16. (a) If the County of Los Angeles or any city in the
line 2 South Bay cities area adopts a NEV transportation plan for the
line 3 plan area pursuant to this article, the Southern California
line 4 Association of Governments shall, in consultation with the
line 5 department, the Department of the California Highway Patrol,
line 6 and local law enforcement agencies, submit a report to the
line 7 Legislature on or before August 31, 2028.
line 8 (b) The report shall include all of the following:
line 9 (1) A description of the NEV transportation plan and its elements
line 10 that have been authorized up to that time.
line 11 (2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the NEV transportation
line 12 plan, including its impact on traffic flows and safety.
line 13 (3) A recommendation as to whether this article should be
line 14 terminated, continued in existence and applicable solely to the
line 15 South Bay cities area, or expanded statewide.
line 16 (c) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a)
line 17 shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the
line 18 Government Code.
line 19 (2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this
line 20 section is repealed on January 1, 2033.
line 21 1966.17. This article shall remain in effect only until January
line 22 1, 2040, and as of that date, is repealed.
line 23 SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to
line 24 Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because
line 25 the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school
line 26 district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or
line 27 infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty
line 28 for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of
line 29 the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within
line 30 the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California
line 31 Constitution.
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california legislature—2021–22 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 2074
Introduced by Assembly Member Gipson
February 14, 2022
An act to amend Section 44274 of, and to add Section 44274.8 to,
the Health and Safety Code, relating to air pollution.
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 2074, as introduced, Gipson. Air Quality Improvement Program:
micromobility devices.
Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program that
is administered by the State Air Resources Board for the purposes of
funding projects related to, among other things, the reduction of criteria
air pollutants and improvement of air quality. Pursuant to its existing
statutory authority, the state board has established the Clean Vehicle
Rebate Project, as a part of the Air Quality Improvement Program, to
promote the production and use of zero-emission vehicles by providing
rebates for the purchase of new zero-emission vehicles. Existing law
specifies the types of projects eligible to receive funding under the
program.
This bill would specify projects providing incentives for purchasing
micromobility devices, as defined, as projects eligible for funding under
the program. The bill would require the state board, no later than July
1, 2023, to establish a Micromobility Device Incentives Project to
provide incentives, in the form of vouchers, to individuals for the
purchase of micromobility devices, as provided.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. Section 44274 of the Health and Safety Code is
line 2 amended to read:
line 3 44274. (a) The Air Quality Improvement Program is hereby
line 4 created. The program shall be administered by the state board, in
line 5 consultation with the districts. The state board shall develop
line 6 guidelines to implement the program. Prior to the adoption of the
line 7 guidelines, the state board shall hold at least one public hearing.
line 8 In addition, the state board shall hold at least three public
line 9 workshops with at least one workshop in northern California, one
line 10 in the central valley, and one in southern California. The purpose
line 11 of the program shall be to fund, upon appropriation by the
line 12 Legislature, air quality improvement projects relating to fuel and
line 13 vehicle technologies. The primary purpose of the program shall
line 14 be to fund projects to reduce criteria air pollutants, improve air
line 15 quality, and provide funding for research to determine and improve
line 16 the air quality impacts of alternative transportation fuels and
line 17 vehicles, vessels, and equipment technologies.
line 18 (b) The state board shall provide preference in awarding funding
line 19 to those projects with higher benefit-cost scores that maximize the
line 20 purposes and goals of the Air Quality Improvement Program. The
line 21 state board also may give additional preference based on the
line 22 following criteria, as applicable, in awarding funding awards to
line 23 projects:
line 24 (1) Proposed or potential reduction of criteria or toxic air
line 25 pollutants.
line 26 (2) Contribution to regional air quality improvement.
line 27 (3) Ability to promote the use of clean alternative fuels and
line 28 vehicle technologies as determined by the state board, in
line 29 coordination with the commission.
line 30 (4) Ability to achieve climate change benefits in addition to
line 31 criteria pollutant or air toxic emissions reductions.
line 32 (5) Ability to support market transformation of California’s
line 33 vehicle or equipment fleet to utilize low carbon low-carbon or
line 34 zero-emission technologies.
line 35 (6) Ability to leverage private capital investments.
line 36 (c) The program shall be limited to competitive grants, revolving
line 37 loans, loan guarantees, loans, and other appropriate funding
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line 1 measures that further the purposes of the program. Projects to be
line 2 funded shall include only the following:
line 3 (1) On-road Onroad and off-road equipment projects that are
line 4 cost effective.
line 5 (2) Projects that provide mitigation for off-road gasoline exhaust
line 6 and evaporative emissions.
line 7 (3) Projects that provide research to determine the air quality
line 8 impacts of alternative fuels and projects that study the life-cycle
line 9 impacts of alternative fuels and conventional fuels, the emissions
line 10 of biofuel and advanced reformulated gasoline blends, and air
line 11 pollution improvements and control technologies for use with
line 12 alternative fuels and vehicles.
line 13 (4) Projects that augment the University of California’s
line 14 agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension programs
line 15 for research to increase sustainable biofuels production and
line 16 improve the collection of biomass feedstock.
line 17 (5) Incentives for small off-road equipment replacement to
line 18 encourage consumers to replace internal combustion engine lawn
line 19 and garden equipment.
line 20 (6) Incentives for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and
line 21 equipment mitigation, including all of the following:
line 22 (A) Lower emission schoolbus programs.
line 23 (B) Electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid on-road onroad and
line 24 off-road medium- and heavy-duty equipment.
line 25 (C) Regional air quality improvement and attainment programs
line 26 implemented by the state or districts in the most impacted regions
line 27 of the state.
line 28 (7) Workforce training initiatives related to advanced energy
line 29 technology designed to reduce air pollution, including
line 30 state-of-the-art equipment and goods, and new processes and
line 31 systems. Workforce training initiatives funded shall be broad-based
line 32 partnerships that leverage other public and private job training
line 33 programs and resources. These partnerships may include, though
line 34 are not limited to, employers, labor unions, labor-management
line 35 partnerships, community organizations, workforce investment
line 36 boards, postsecondary education providers including community
line 37 colleges, and economic development agencies.
line 38 (8) Incentives to identify and reduce emissions from
line 39 high-emitting light-duty vehicles.
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line 1 (9) Incentives for purchasing micromobility devices, as defined
line 2 in Section 44274.8.
line 3 (d) (1) Beginning January 1, 2011, the state board shall submit
line 4 to the Legislature a biennial report to evaluate the implementation
line 5 of the Air Quality Improvement Program established pursuant to
line 6 this chapter.
line 7 (2) The report shall include all of the following:
line 8 (A) A list of projects funded by the Air Quality Improvement
line 9 Account.
line 10 (B) The expected benefits of the projects in promoting clean,
line 11 alternative fuels and vehicle technologies.
line 12 (C) Improvement in air quality and public health, greenhouse
line 13 gas emissions reductions, and the progress made toward achieving
line 14 these benefits.
line 15 (D) The impact of the projects in making progress toward
line 16 attainment of state and federal air quality standards.
line 17 (E) Recommendations for future actions.
line 18 (3) The state board may include the information required to be
line 19 reported pursuant to paragraph (1) in an existing report to the
line 20 Legislature as the state board deems appropriate. The state board
line 21 may also include in an existing report the description of how grant,
line 22 loan, voucher, or other incentive projects that receive moneys from
line 23 the Air Quality Improvement Fund are implementing the labor
line 24 standards required by Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section
line 25 39680) of Part 2, as applicable.
line 26 (e) Projects using grants, loans, vouchers, or other incentives
line 27 funded in part or whole by the Air Quality Improvement Fund
line 28 shall be conditioned on the requirements of Chapter 3.6
line 29 (commencing with Section 39680) of Part 2, as applicable.
line 30 SEC. 2. Section 44274.8 is added to the Health and Safety
line 31 Code, to read:
line 32 44274.8. (a) For purposes of this section, the following
line 33 definitions apply:
line 34 (1) “Micromobility device” means a low-speed vehicle powered
line 35 by an electric powertrain with a maximum top speed of 25 miles
line 36 per hour including, but not limited to, bicycles, tricycles, scooters,
line 37 skateboards, neighborhood electric vehicles, and golf carts.
line 38 (2) “Project” means the Micromobility Device Incentives Project
line 39 established under subdivision (b).
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line 1 (b) The state board shall, no later than July 1, 2023, establish
line 2 the Micromobility Device Incentives Project, in conjunction with
line 3 the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, to provide incentives, in the
line 4 form of vouchers, to individuals for the purchase of micromobility
line 5 devices at participating retailers.
line 6 (c) The incentive amount provided under the project shall be
line 7 30 percent of the cost of the micromobility device with a maximum
line 8 incentive amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000).
line 9 (d) (1) Only one incentive shall be provided for each individual.
line 10 (2) The state board shall establish additional appropriate
line 11 safeguards and protections to minimize fraud and abuse without
line 12 rendering the project cost prohibitive or ineffective.
line 13 (e) The state board may establish project guidelines for the
line 14 quality of the micromobility devices that qualify for an incentive
line 15 under the project.
line 16 (f) Up to 10 percent of the moneys appropriated for the project
line 17 may be used to support related programs, such as safety,
line 18 educational, and promotional programs.
line 19 (g) The state board shall encourage the participation of local
line 20 small businesses, retailers, and nonprofit organizations that provide
line 21 services to individuals who use micromobility devices, such as
line 22 retail micromobility device shops and nonprofit community
line 23 micromobility device shops, in the project.
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