HomeMy WebLinkAbout19E - RECIEVE AND FILE, FOOD VENDORSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MAY 19, 2020
TITLE
RECEIVE AND FILE FOOD VENDORS
OPERATING IN CITY PARKS
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on I" Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
/s/Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file Food Vendors Operating in City Parks informational report.
DISCUSSION
At the March 17, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Manager to explore
opportunities for food vendors to operate in city parks to encourage greater utilization of this space.
City staff will begin to implement a food vendor pilot program once restrictions of COVID-19
(Coronavirus) pandemic in California are lifted by Governor Gavin Newsom and the California
Department of Public Health.
The process to implement a pilot food vendor program in the City of Santa Ana includes, but is not
limited to the following steps:
1. Santa Ana Municipal Code Amendment
An amendment of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Ordinance NS-2262 Section 31-2.18 is
required to allow vendors to sell food in City parks. The amendment will be presented to the
City Council for approval, require two readings, and the amendment will go into effect 30
days later.
Food Vendor Pilot Program
A food vendor pilot program will be at six park sites throughout the city (one per ward). The
process includes conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified and
experienced food vendors to submit a proposal to sell food to park patrons. Once the
evaluation process of proposals is completed, an agreement(s) with the selected vendor(s)
will be awarded.
3. Implementation and Evaluation
Upon execution of the vendor agreement(s) with the City, the pilot program will begin at
selected park sites for one year. Once the food vendor pilot program is completed, City staff
will evaluate and make adjustments as appropriate.
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Receive and File: Food Vendors Operating in City Parks Informational Report
May 19, 2020
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Strategic Plan Goal #5 - Community Health,
Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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