From: Steve Geahry
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Cc: City Clerk; Michael Miller
Subject: Comments on sidewalk vending (item 7B) in tonight"s meeting Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:40:51 AM
To whom it may concern-
I appreciate the City Council's effort to clarify the city's policy on sidewalk vending in Alameda. I am a resident of the 3200 block of Thompson Ave, otherwise known as Christmas Tree Lane.
I have a comment regarding point 6-62.9.a.19, the call out for Christmas Tree Lane and point 6-62.c.1-2 on Residential Zones.
Given 6-62.c.1 prohibits sidewalk vending and the hours of operation limit roaming vending after 8PM or sunset (whichever is earlier) and that in the month of December the sun sets before 5PM, I don't think we necessarily need a specific call out for Christmas Tree Lane, as if this ordinance passes, it will be illegal to do any vending in residential areas (including Christmas Tree Lane) after sunset.
In my opinion, we have very little traffic and vending between 4-5PM, and I think it's better for the city to emphasize that vending after sunset is illegal, and in my opinion having the Christmas Tree Lane call out might provide unnecessary confusion.
I would also request that if this ordinance passes, the City provide signage the residents of Thompson Ave can post stating that vending is illegal after sunset in residential hours.
Thanks,
Steve Geahry
From: Leah Onori
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List; City Clerk
Subject: City council meeting / Oct 21 2025 / Item 7-B
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 9:27:04 AM
Hello city council members -
I'm a resident of Alameda and live on Christmas Tree Lane. Our family moved here in 2019.
The first years on the street were magical. However, in the last two years, 2024 in particular, the vendors on the street have made it untenable to live here. We feel like we are living in a month long baseball game as we hear calls for "hotdog! hotdogs here! we take cash, venmo, paypal, zelle!" for hours each night in our home. This detracts from the holiday tradition that the Lane has promoted for decades.
We are encouraged that there may be a new vending ordinance and hope there is after tonight's vote. Our concern is the lack of staff to enforce the ordinance. Please pass the ordinance and also be proactive to provide staff members to enforce this ordinance.
Thank you,
Leah Onori