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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Adoption of an Ordinance Regulating Sidewalk Vending; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 23, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Christina Burrows, Deputy City Attorney
Shelly Wolfberg, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone Number: City Attorney's Office - (310) 253-5660
City Manager's Office - (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/17/2023)
Department Approval: Heather Baker, City Attorney (10/09/2023) / John Nachbar, City Manager (10/17/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt an ordinance regulating sidewalk vending; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
At the February 13, 2023 City Council meeting, the majority of the City Council (3 - 2 vote) approved the introduction of an ordinance regulating sidewalk vending in the City. The City Council directed staff to delay enforcement of the ordinance for 90 days after adoption, which means that if it is adopted, it will not be enforced until January 22, 2024 or later (pending adoption of the sidewalk vending permit fee).
DISCUSSION
Since February 13th, Enforcement Services staff has reached out to sidewalk vendors in both English and Spanish to provide information about the proposed ordinance. Enforcement Services staff has not received any feedback from sidewalk vendors. Additionally, this information is on the City website. Staff has drafted a sidewalk vending permit application form, with an emphasis on making the form as simple and accessible as possible. The application form and information about the ordinance will be translated into English a...
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