Multiple residents used the Nov. 12 public-comment period to highlight safety and enforcement issues.

Juliette McGinnis, who identified herself as the parent of an e-bike rider, urged the city to focus on education and to avoid tone that encourages public shaming of youth. "That's not safety, that's intimidation and harassment," she said, describing incidents where her daughter was shouted at and filmed while riding legally. McGinnis recommended programs such as PeopleForBikes’ eBike Smart to provide community education rather than punitive measures.

Jennifer Miller described near-miss incidents with riders on a park pathway and criticized inconsistent guidance from sheriff’s deputies and a lack of city signage. She said she had repeatedly requested more signage and called the inconsistent enforcement "a potential willful neglect" if the city does not act.

Jesse Kaplan thanked the council for banning gas lawn equipment (a city step he said was meaningful for noise and air quality) and asked the council to consider extending the prohibition to personal use and to explore financial incentives to help residents and vendors transition to electric equipment.

Mayor Sylvester and staff told public commenters the city will hold subcommittee meetings and a public meeting to further discuss e-bike regulations and invited written comments and contact information so staff can follow up. Staff also noted the sheriff's department has been involved in outreach but acknowledged complaints about inconsistent enforcement.

None of the public comments led to an immediate policy vote; the council indicated further discussion in dedicated subcommittee meetings and public outreach would follow.