Jim Becker, chief executive officer of the Richmond Community Foundation, reported that charging stations for local electric car-share vehicles and e-bike hubs have experienced recurring vandalism, including deliberate cutting of charging cables. Becker and other partners told the committee that co-locating e-bike hubs and Miocar car-share stations could increase daytime activity and visibility at charging points and reduce vandalism by putting more 'eyes on' the infrastructure.

Becker described the Miocar car-share system — publicly available electric vehicles accessed via an app — and said Richmond's pilot includes roughly 14 vehicles deployed around the city funded by a California Energy Commission grant. He said the program charges about $4 per hour (plus mileage fees beyond set thresholds), requires registration with a valid driver's license and credit or debit card, and provides insurance for vehicles in service.

Committee members asked about deterrence options including signage and cameras; Becker said both have been attempted but that cameras have been stolen and signage has not stopped vandalism. He said the car-share program is exploring new charger technologies (inductive/pad charging) that could reduce exposed infrastructure, but that technology readiness and costs are still under review. The committee discussed coordinating bike and car locations and using community events and local partners to increase legitimate usage and visibility around charging hubs.