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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 08/20/2024
ITEM NO: 1
DATE: August 20, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Study Session Regarding Potential Update to Sidewalk Vending Ordinance REMARKS:
Attachment 4 contains Council Member comments.
Attachments Received with the Staff Report:
1. Existing peddler’s code section
2. Existing pushcart code section
Attachment received with Previous Desk Item:
3. Staff Presentation
Attachment received with this Desk Item:
4. Council Member comments
From: Rob Moore
To: Katy Nomura
Subject: Sidewalk Vending Comments
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:29:39 PM
Mayor and Council,
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the study session this evening. Because I will not be there in person, I wanted to send I my brief thoughts.
My general comments on Sidewalk Vending are that I would like to maximize the amount of discretion the Town has to deal with the variety of different sidewalk vendors we have in Los Gatos, though I recognize that is difficult legally. I would support any way that we can continue to honor the original intention of the Sidewalk Vending ordinance (allowing folks with rolling cards to sell street food) and discourage unforeseen used (setting up large, disruptive canopies to sell t-shirts and other merchandise). I would estimate that I have received at least 10 comments from the public concerned about the vendors set up near the Chevron and 76 gas stations, so I do feel it is important to address this community concern.
Thank you for your consideration.
Take care,
Rob
ATTACHMENT 4