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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
TITLE:
RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MOBILE
VENDING ORDINANCE
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4)
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1� Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the update on the implementation of the Mobile Vending Ordinance.
On September 5, 2017, the City Council approved the Mobile Vending Ordinance and directed
staff to develop a strategy to promote mobile food vending by providing mobile vending islands
as well as dedicated on -street parking spaces for -rent. The establishment of dedicated on -street
parking spaces and islands for mobile vending would help reduce the need for generators by
offering environmentally -friendly options for these uses. - �_'
Staff is surveying current conditions and has begun review of current use of the public vending
sites. The results of the work are summarized below.
Compliance with the New Ordinance and Survey of Existing Uses
The City has initiated enforcement efforts with an outreach phase to ensure stakeholders are
aware of the new ordinance and the necessary steps to ensure compliance.
Staff conducted a city-wide survey to document existing mobile vending locations for the purpose
of assessing the impact of the ordinance on existing mobile vendors as well as to identify
potential areas for mobile vending on -street parking spaces that could provide electrical power.
The proximity to intersections, schools/parks, other mobile vending vehicles and streetlights was
also noted.
Mobile Vending On -Street Spaces
At the City Council direction, staff began evaluating the use
electrical power as alternatives to generators in existing on -stn
Most of the streetlights in Santa Ana are currently owned by
City. The City is currently negotiating with Southern California
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streetlights modified to provide
parking spaces.
*n California Edison, not the
to purchase the streetlights.
Update on Implementation of Mobile Vending Ordinance
November 21, 2017
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Once the City takes ownership, possibly in spring 2018, the streetlights could be modified to
include outlets and meters for use by street vendors for a fee. In considering rental of on -street
parking spaces and power to mobile vendors, possible impacts on surrounding brick and mortar
businesses must also be considered.
Mobile Vending Islands
Staff has identified City -owned properties for possible use as mobile vending islands and is
currently developing design and operational guidelines. Although common in cities like Portland
and Sacramento, the City Zoning Ordinance does not permit permanent mobile vending islands
on private property. As a result, any discussion on mobile vending islands on private property
must include a zoning text amendment. Mobile vending islands could be permitted through the
use of Land Use Certificates (LUCs) and/or Conditional Use Permits (CUPs). A separate mobile
vending island permit that authorizes the operation of more than two food vending vehicles on the
subject property at the same time could be considered.
Next Steps
• Complete development of design and operational standards.
• Cost analysis for development of potential mobile vending islands and mobile vending on -
street parking spaces
• Establishment of mobile vending island permits.
• Identify potential City -owned sites for mobile vending islands and on -street parking
spaces.
Staff will provide the City Council with a further update in February 2018.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 — Community Health, Livability,
Engagement and Sustainability, Objective #4 (Support neighborhood vitality and livability).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Candida Neal, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
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