REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Gilbert Garcia, Chief Financial Officer
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Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4179 adding Chapter 5.100 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code establishing a Sidewalk Vending Permitting and Regulatory Program, repealing Ordinance No. 4177 which established an Interim Sidewalk Vending Program, and repealing Section 5.50.170(F) which prohibits Vending from a Human Powered Conveyance
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council previously adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 4177, effective through May 23, 2019, to regulate Sidewalk Vending. The Emergency Ordinance followed the enactment of Senate Bill ("SB") 946, adding Government Code Sections 51036-51039, which impose limits on how local authorities regulate sidewalk vending. SB 946 took effect on January 1, 2019.
The purpose of Ordinance No. 4179 is to readopt permanently into the Municipal Code the Temporary Regulations previously enacted.
Financial Impact:
None
Recommended Action:
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Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4179, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 5.100 To The Huntington Beach Municipal Code Establishing A Sidewalk Vending Permitting And Regulatory Program, Repealing Ordinance No. 4177, Which Established An Interim Sidewalk Vending Program, And Repealing Section 5.50.170(F) Which Prohibits Vending From A Human Powered Conveyance."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On January 22, 2019, the City Council previously adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 4177, effective through May 23, 2019, to regulate Sidewalk Vending. The Ordinance responded to State Legislation deregulating and attempting to preempt city laws regarding Sidewalk Vending.
Ordinance No 4179 is nearly identical to No. 4177, except that it permanently adopts Ordinance No. 4177's regulat...
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