REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Approve Adoption of an Ordinance Readopting the Expired Sidewalk Vendor Stadium Pilot Program with a New Sunset Date and Slightly Expanded Footprint
Report
BACKGROUND
At the March 19, 2024 Council meeting, proposed Ordinance No. 2067 was passed for the purpose of publication. Pursuant to City Charter Sections 808 and 812, a summary of proposed Ordinance No. 2067 was published to the Santa Clara Weekly on April 3, 2024, and copies were posted in three public places.
DISCUSSION
The sidewalk vending pilot program ordinance (SCCC Chapter 5.05) was adopted on August 22, 2023. By its terms, the pilot program expired and was considered repealed as of the sunset date of January 31, 2024. Staff now requests a readoption of the ordinance to reinstate the pilot program for the 2024 non-NFL event season and August 2024 - January 2025 NFL season. Furthermore, staff recommends to modify the time, place or manner restrictions to include "Old Glory Lane east and west of Great America Parkway." Currently, the language omits the section of Old Glory Lane west of Great America Parkway.
An extension of the pilot program will allow staff to implement adjustments to the communication and enforcement plan during the non-NFL event season and further test those practices during the 2024 NFL season. This will also allow staff to conduct more comprehensive benchmark review of unpermitted vending impacts and responses at similar venues. The challenge remains for the ability to have a long-term partnership with ABC and the County of Santa Clara Environmental Health Department to lead the alcohol and food sales related health, safety and welfare efforts. Personnel and funding resources continue to prevent their presence at every Levi's Stadium event. Staff will continue to pursue solutions with both ABC and the County.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environ...
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