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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting – Study Session Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, to hold a Study Session at 5:15 p.m. to discuss potential updates to Sidewalk Vending Ordinance.
STUDY SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Badame, Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: Council Member Rob Moore.
STUDY SESSION
1. Study Session Regarding Potential Update to Sidewalk Vending Ordinance.
Gabreille Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on concerns regarding safety and litter, and stated the Council should consider a permit requirement to provide some oversight.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council Members asked questions, discussed the item, and had a consensus that all vendors should be required to obtain a permit and sidewalk vending should be prohibited in areas that ate zoned exclusively residential. They discussed concerns with the appearance, placement, and visibility of street vendors and suggested various potential restrictions.
STUDY SESSION ADJOURNED
Study Session adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
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/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk