Modifications to
Sidewalk Vending
Ordinance
Item #10B
August 23, 2022
Recommended Action
Sta ff re c om m e nd s tha t the C ity C ounc il
introd uc e for first re a d ing a n ord ina nc e
a m e nd ing SMMC Se c . 6.36.040 to e xp a nd
op p ortunitie s for sta tiona ry sid e w a lk ve nd ing .
Sept. 2018 April 2019 August
2021
February
2022 August 2022
Background
O rd ina nc e
e sta b lishing a
p e rm itting
progra m
Em e rg e nc y
ord ina nc e re :
c om b ustib le s,
d um p ing
Stud y Se ssion re :
e ffe c ts of
unp e rm itte d
ve nd ing @ Pie r
O rd ina nc e
m od ific a tion to
e xp a nd op p ortunitie s
for p e rm itte d ve nd ors
SB 946 sig ne d
into la w
APPROACH
Collaboration between SMPD, Code Enforcement & Fire
Advise permitted and unpermitted vendors of the health
and safety requirements and local permit regulations.
Distribute bilingual outreach materials.
Enforcement when necessary to protect public safety
and health.
DaRT Update
Legislative Advocacy
• SB 1290 – Se n. Alle n: Sid e w a lk Ve nd ors.
• Held on Suspense file in Assembly Appropriations
• Dead for this legislative session
• SB 972 – Se n. Gonz a le z : C A Re ta il Food C od e re form s • Passed Senate; awaiting full Assembly floor vote this week Ongoing Public/Vendor Engagement
Ongoing Public/Vendor Engagement
Pa lisa d e s Pa rk Buffe r Zone
• Staff Recommendation: allow sta tiona ry a nd
roa m ing ve nd ing in 100-500’ “buffer zone”
immediately north of the Pier Bridge.
• To come:
• Fixed spaces for allocation
• Rotation-based system for permitted vendors
Proposed Ordinance Modifications
Options for Physical Improvements
FIXED VENDOR SPACES
Options – quick installation, relatively low-cost.
LIGHTING
More challenging & costly – wiring, historic fixtures
LOW INITIAL
INVESTMENT FOR
FIXED SPACES:
$12-16,000
($2,000 per space)
Pier Licensed Cart Vending Program
PIER CART RFP
Open before end of calendar year
Staff to identify additional cart locations
on or immediately adjacent to Pier
Current permitted vendors could become
a City-licensed tenant.
Next Steps
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
Updates consistent with vending ordinance modifications Spanish translation, Website, additional outreach materials
VENDOR ENGAGEMENT
In-person town hall for City’s permitted vendors.
Financial Impacts
TEMPORARY PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS
Need to identify $12-16,000 in existing budgets for fixed locations.
REVENUE ADJUSTMENT
Additional ~$20,000/cart/year in Pier Cart Vending Program revenue Future C IP ne e d e d for the re p a ving of the p e d e stria n c irc ula tion a nd d ra ina g e ne tw ork in Pa lisa d e s Pa rk a s w e ll a s re p la c e m e nt of the e le c tric a l w iring for the e ntire ne tw ork of historic lig hting fixture s.
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