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Economic and Community Development Committee

Regular Meeting

Columbia, SC · November 14, 2017

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COLUMBIA ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Sam Davis. Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived Sam Davis    Tameika Isaac Devine    Moe Baddourah    COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 1. The Committee is asked to review the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and update it to modern classifications of carts. Ms. Jeanne Lisowski, Esq., Assistant City Attorney advised the Committee that City Council cannot prohibit national chains from applying for sidewalk vending carts. City Council should disqualify applications that do not meet the definitions and the requirements of business licensing. Ms. Sidra Nelson, Business License Administrator said the word and definition of cart is used consistently through the City's ordinance. She asked if we want to stick with that or add upon the definition to include other types of displays. She presented pictures of well-constructed carts versus other things that should not be allowed. The ordinance doesn’t clarify if coolers and tables are allowed. She reported that we currently have three (3) vendors. Ms. Jeanne Lisowski, Esq., Assistant City Attorney suggested that Council add language that sets a designated footprint for sidewalk vending carts and at no time can the designated footprint obstruct pedestrian traffic. She recommended not changing the current definition of a cart. There was an in-depth discussion about the carts, accessories, safety of pedestrians, and merchandise. Page 1 of 2 COLUMBIA ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 There was a consensus of the Committee to: 1. Advise City Council that national chains cannot be prohibited from submitting a sidewalk vendor application; 2. Do not amend the current definition of a cart or allowed accessories that fit within the designated footprint; 3. Add language that sets a designated footprint for sidewalk vending carts and for the safety of pedestrians, at no time can the designated footprint obstruct pedestrian traffic; 4. Staff will add sample photos of well-constructed sidewalk vending carts to the ordinance; 5. Amend the list of permitted merchandise to reflect all merchandise included in the City's ordinance along with salads and pizza; and 6. Amend the ordinance as outlined. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Erika D. Moore, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2

Agenda

COLUMBIA ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 The Columbia Economic and Community Development Committee will conduct a Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall, Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 1. The Committee is asked to review the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and update it to modern classifications of carts. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1

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COLUMBIA ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 The Columbia Economic and Community Development Committee will conduct a Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall, Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 1. The Committee is asked to review the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and update it to modern classifications of carts. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1 1 MEETING DATE: November 14, 2017 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Moore, City Clerk SUBJECT: The Committee is asked to review the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and update it to modern classifications of carts. FINANCIAL IMPACT: STRATEGIC GOALS: Grow opportunities for entrepreneurship Sec. 11-252. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Cart means any portable vending device, pushcart or other wheeled vehicle or device which may be moved without the assistance of a motor and which is not required to be licensed and registered by the department of motor vehicles, used for the displaying, storing or transporting of articles offered for sale by a vendor, and which does not exceed four feet in width, six feet in length, and five feet in height, excluding canopy or cover. Vending district means the zone or area specifically designated for vending franchises. Vendor means any person engaged in the selling, or offering for sale, of food, beverages or merchandise on the public streets or sidewalks, from a cart. ATTACHMENTS:  ARTICLE VII. - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS, DIVISION 3. - SIDEWALK VENDING  Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (PDF) Updated: 11/10/2017 3:56 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2 1.b Packet Pg. 3 Attachment: Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (3914 : Review of Sidewalk Vending Ordinance) 1.b Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (3914 : Review of Sidewalk Vending Ordinance) 1.b Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (3914 : Review of Sidewalk Vending Ordinance) 1.b Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (3914 : Review of Sidewalk Vending Ordinance) 1.b Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (3914 : Review of Sidewalk Vending Ordinance) 1.b Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: Business_License_Sidewalk_Vending_Cart (3914 : Review of Sidewalk Vending Ordinance)