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CC - ACTION ITEM - (1) Discussion and Direction Regarding the Development of a Sidewalk Vending New Application Permit Fee, Renewal Permit Fee, and Insurance Requirements Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 11.18; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Permit Fees for Sidewalk Vending.
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Meeting Date: January 22, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Michael Towler/Finance Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5842
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - (01/17/2024)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (01/16/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss and provide direction to staff on the proposed sidewalk vending program new permit application fee, renewal permit fee, and insurance requirements for microenterprises engaged in the business of vending food and merchandise on the City's sidewalks and pathways from carts and other non-motorized equipment pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Chapter 11.18; and (2) adopt a resolution establishing the initial permit fee and annual permit renewal fee for the sidewalk vending program (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND
On February 13, 2023, City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2023-006 regulating sidewalk vending in the City. The Ordinance was in response to the passage of the State of California 2019 Senate Bill 946 ("SB 946") that decriminalized street vending throughout the State of California. The City Ordinance established definitions for the sidewalk vending program, established permit criteria and operating requirements to protect public health and safety, and aligned the city and state regulations to create a functional sidewalk vending program that provides economic opportunity for microenterprises that seek to lawfully vend in the City.
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