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e e - Discussing the sidewalk vending part of the ordinance, Ms. Smernoff noted that administrative rules had been used since December of 1983 to regulate street vending on public sidewalks. In December, several people in the 13th and Kincaid area indicated concerns about the administrative rules. In response, the staff conducted a survey, held a citizenls forum, and proposed the revisions before the council. Ms. Smernoff said the policy statements that the council is considering will guide the staff and City Manager in implemen- tation. The proposed rules are temporary and will be made permanent in 180 days. Ms. Smernoff said the reV1Slons indicate that food and beverage vendors should be 150 linear feet from a restaurant and flower vendors should be 150 feet from a flower shop. To reduce congestion, the revisions indicate there will be only one vendor on each quarter of a block. She said two or three vendors will be able to locate on the east and west side of Kincaid Street north of 13th Avenue. Replying to Mr. Holmer, Ms. Smernoff said the revisions will not control flower sales to people in vehicles in the street. Answering Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Smernoff said the intent of the ordinance is to regulate street vendors of food, beverage, and flowers only. Responding to Ms. Bascom, Ms. Smernoff said a "grandfather clause" had been considered and not recommended because the congestion at 13th and Kincaid needed to be addressed. The revisions apply to all the City except the downtown mall. She noted that the revisions include a prohibition of vendors within 100 feet of a freeway ramp anywhere in the city. Ms. Bascom commented that special rules might be developed for the 13th and Kincaid area. Replying to Ms. Wooten, Ms. Smernoff said there are usually four or five street vendors at 13th Avenue and Kincaid Street. The revisions indicate one vendor can be located on the west side of Kincaid in the half block immedi- ately north of 13th. One vendor could be located in each of the quarter blocks on the east side of Kincaid Street north of 13th Avenue. No vendors could be located on the southwest or southeast corners of the intersection because the sidewalk is too narrow. The staff observed the 13th and Kincaid area in all kinds of weather. The access of handicapped people has been inhibited by the location of the street vendors. Handicapped access ramps are sometimes offset from the crosswalks, and so the revisions require street vendors to be 10 feet from handicapped parking spaces and access ramps. A 5-foot wide expanse of sidewalk is necessary to ensure that people have room to pass each other while walking. Referring to Section 3.340, Mr. Holmer suggested the objective of the minimum amount of insurance and the extent of the insurance required of street vendors be specified in the ordinance. He also suggested the ordinance indicate the basis for the application fee. Ms. Smernoff said the application should cover the cost of reviewing the application and that language could be added to the ordinance. Mr. Hansen wondered why a Refuse and Recycling Board will be established if it is to meet only when the City Manager wants it to meet. Ms. Smernoff said the revisions indicate specific charges for the Refuse and Recycling Board. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 22, 1985 Page 2