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May 15, 2014
Sidewalk Vending Public Hearing
 | | Illegal Sidewalk Vending in the Fashion District |
The Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) released a report on Sidewalk Vending on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 prior to the city's Economic Development Committee meeting. Over 100 people attended the meeting to voice their opinions for and against current sidewalk vending practices. BID Executive Director Kent Smith testified at the meeting and recommended more time be allowed for report review and public feedback. Several other BIDs also testified with concerns about trash, sanitation, and ADA compliance. Click here to read the instructions given by Council Member and Committee Chair Curren Price. Click here to read the CLA's report. Click here to read the LA Fashion District BID's letter to the Economic Development Committee outlining our concerns about legalizing sidewalk vending.
Attend the BID Operations Committee Meeting to Discuss Sidewalk Vending
The BID Operations Committee will address the issue of Sidewalk Vending at their meeting on May 27, 2014 at 12 noon. A representative from the Bureau of Street Services will provide information and answer questions. The meeting takes place at the BID admin offices at 110 E 9th Street Suite A 1175. All meetings are open to the public. Please RSVP to info@fashiondistrict.org.
$3.7 Million for Skid Row Clean Up Plan
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On May 13, 2014 the LA City Council increased the street cleaning schedule, bathroom access, and additional storage space in Skid Row to comply with a court injunction against destroying personal property kept on the street by homeless individuals. Click here to read the council file.
Continued from above...  Sidewalk Vending Public Hearing
1. CONTINUE this item for 90 days.
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to form a working group of the appropriate City departments to report back to the EDC with recommendations to design, fund, and implement a citywide vending program, including necessary enforcement measures, operational budget, revenue projections, vendor fees, and options to encourage healthy food vending.
BIDs have been asked to be part of this working group.
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance based on the wording of the working group's recommendations.
4. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to provide assistance through the Business Source centers in conjunction with community stakeholders including business organizations, business improvement districts, neighborhood councils, and others, to develop an education campaign to assist street vendors with becoming compliant with government code and applying for required permits; and create a microloan program for vendors to purchases necessary equipment.
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