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More from Local NewsThe Simi Valley City Council discussed a proposed city amendment to allow some vendors to sell food on industrial and commercial properties Monday night.
While no vote was taken, the council wants to revisit the proposed amendment to consider adding a sunset clause, which would eventually fade out street vending altogether.
Last month, the Planning Commission recommended 4-1 that the city council approve the amendment allowing food vendors on commercial and industrial properties.
After revising an earlier vendor ban by allowing a handful of longtime vendors to continue, the City Council then asked city staff to draft an amendment that would allow food vendors on certain properties with the permission of property owners.
The proposed amendment would allow some vendors to sell food like hot dogs at big-box stores like Home Depot, which has expressed interest in having a hot dog vendor on its property, city staff said.
The proposal also includes a temporary 12-month permit for a vendor who shows a letter of consent from the property owner beforehand.
If the ordinance is accepted, it will take 31 days to become city law.
The council also asked for further discussion about allowing vendors to sell at churches and other houses of worship.
On Feb. 12, the council voted 4-0 to ban vendors from selling flowers, food or any other goods in public areas, despite protests from some residents.
Posted by littlepowers on July 24, 2007 at 11:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope it hasn't come down to that low amps.
But really, I'm saying let them stay on public property. As long as they don't block the path. Let them stay off to the side. If people want them to have business, let them.
The local government is overextending their reach.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on July 29, 2007 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree littlepowers. Let them stay on private property...... with the permission of the landowner. I don't see what the big deal is. And with my spouse in construction there are some days that if the food van didn't come out he wouldn't have ate. Not because he didn't make his own lunch or I didn't make it for him. But because he prefers to eat something different now and then. And to have to load everything up in his truck and drive to a restaurant is a bit too much of a hassle.
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