HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1EFrom:casey.e.gaughan@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Casey Gaughan
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Monday, July 10, 2023 5:00:02 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs.
Street vendors contribute do they beauty and life of Palm Springs. They are a part of our community and deserve
support.
Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the contributions they bring to
the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there
are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting
these areas are an overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms Casey Gaughan
Loma Linda, CA 92354
casey.e.gaughan@gmail.com
07/10/2023
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From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:FW: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Monday, July 10, 2023 5:00:50 PM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
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From: casey.e.gaughan@everyactioncustom.com <casey.e.gaughan@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 5:00 PM
To: Jeffrey Bernstein <Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs.
Street vendors contribute do they beauty and life of Palm Springs. They are a part of our community and deserve
support.
Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the contributions they bring to
the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there
are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting
these areas are an overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms Casey Gaughan
Loma Linda, CA 92354
casey.e.gaughan@gmail.com
07/10/2023
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From:Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege
To:davidfriedmanhomes@gmail.com; City Clerk
Subject:Re: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Monday, July 10, 2023 3:39:13 PM
Hi David,
Thanks for your email. I’ve copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public
record and shared with the other councilmembers. Thanks for being involved.
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq.
Councilmember
City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov
From: davidfriedmanhomes@everyactioncustom.com
<davidfriedmanhomes@everyactioncustom.com> on behalf of David Friedman
<davidfriedmanhomes@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 9:00 AM
To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
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Dear Councilmember Christy Holstege,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the
experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as
an option for accessible food and the contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife.
We thank you for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting
these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. David Friedman
Redlands, CA 92373
davidfriedmanhomes@gmail.com
From:Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege
To:dorobledo16@gmail.com; City Clerk
Subject:Re: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Monday, July 10, 2023 3:38:25 PM
Hi Dora,
Thanks for your email. I’ve copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into the public
record and shared with the other councilmembers. Thanks for being involved.
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Esq.
Councilmember
City of Palm Springs, District 4 Tel: (760) 323-8200
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov christy.holstege@palmspringsca.gov
From: dorobledo16@everyactioncustom.com <dorobledo16@everyactioncustom.com> on behalf of
Dora Robledo Vázquez <dorobledo16@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 11:41 PM
To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
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Dear Councilmember Christy Holstege,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the
experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as
an option for accessible food and the contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife.
We thank you for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting
these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dora Robledo Vázquez
Phelan, CA 92371
dorobledo16@gmail.com
07/10/2023
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From:mejiajuanjose8529@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Juan Jose Mejia Palacios
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Monday, July 10, 2023 12:06:40 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Juan Jose Mejia Palacios
Cathedral City, CA 92234
mejiajuanjose8529@gmail.com
07/10/2023
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From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Sidewalk vending and sidewalk masterplan
Date:Sunday, July 9, 2023 4:41:34 PM
Begin forwarded message:
From: Matt Robinson <guyinpalmsprings@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Sidewalk vending and sidewalk masterplan
Date: July 9, 2023 at 4:24:33 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey Bernstein <Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov>
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As the spouse of someone wheelchair bound I can tell you four feet is not adequate clear zone for the one way section of Palm
Canyon Drive nor Arenas Road. Please remember you need to accommodate pedestrians going both directions passing each other.
Additionally we already have waiting restaurant customers standing in the four foot path proving four feet is not enough.
Matt
On Sun, Jul 9, 2023, 3:07 PM Jeffrey Bernstein <Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov> wrote:
Thank you Matt
lots of great suggestions!
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
On Jul 9, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Matt Robinson <guyinpalmsprings@gmail.com> wrote:
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<Sidewalk masterplan july.docx>
From:dorobledo16@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Dora Robledo Vázquez
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 11:41:33 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dora Robledo Vázquez
Phelan, CA 92371
dorobledo16@gmail.com
07/10/2023
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From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:44:24 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: MARYELLEN REDISH <MREDISH@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 5, 2023 at 10:56:43 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: MREDISH@aol.com
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms MARYELLEN REDISH
Palm Springs, CA 92262
07/10/2023
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From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:44:44 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Lyzzeth Mendoza <lyzm.mendoza@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 5, 2023 at 1:33:51 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: lyzm.mendoza@yahoo.com
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NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the Administrative Citation structure, the times at Arenas,
and waive business licenses for elders ages 55 +
Sincerely,
Miss Lyzzeth Mendoza
Rialto, CA 92377
lyzm.mendoza@yahoo.com
07/10/2023
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From:Bryan Sanchez
To:City Clerk
Subject:ICIJ Letter of Support - Palm Springs Street Vendor Ordinance
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 6:23:37 PM
Attachments:ICIJ Letter of Support - Palm Springs Street Vendor Ordinance (July 10, 2023).pdf
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Hello Palm Springs City Council and City Clerk,
The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice is submitting this organizational sign-on letter
in support of changes to the current draft of the Palm Springs street vendor ordinance. Please
take these into consideration.
--
Bryan Sanchez
Lead Organizer
bryan@ic4ij.org
(909) 227-7116
07/10/2023
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July 7, 2023
Palm Springs City Council
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Honorable Palm Springs Council Members:
We, the undersigned organizations, are submitting this letter to urge the City of Palm Springs to
adopt a modified sidewalk vendor ordinance, to be heard at its second reading during the Palm
Springs City Council meeting of July 10, 2023.
We commend this council for adopting a number of the recommendations submitted by the
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ICIJ) in previous city council meetings. However, we ask
the City of Palm Springs to continue striving for a model street vending ordinance by adopting
the following recommendations:
● Removal of the seasonal prohibition on street vending in the “Arenas District” and
Palm Canyon from October 1st to April 30th; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM:
○ The prohibition limits vendors earning potential and ability to make a living while
ensuring that the surrounding businesses will unfairly benefit from the prohibition.
○ The prohibition could set anti-competition barriers among businesses which are
potentially legally unsound.
○ The city does not have sufficient evidence to link pedestrian safety concerns with
vendors and could expand on their research to explore other solutions.
○ The city does not have sufficient evidence to suggest that nuisance calls to the
police from the prohibited areas are in any way related to street vending.
● The 48’’ sidewalk restriction should be reduced, which will still stay within ADA
regulations:
○ Most cities only require a 36’’ pathway to be unobstructed, which is the minimum
requirement to follow ADA regulations
○As a best practice to support vendors, it should not be more restrictive.
We urge the City of Palm Spring to adopt these reccomendations and to continue to build a
street vendor ordinance whose purpose is to integrate street vendors into the local economy
and recognize their contributions to the city and nightlife, rather than excluding them.
Sincerely,
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Javier Hernandez
Executive Director
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice
Azalia Gomez Camacho
Resident Engagement Manager
Lift to Rise
Fanelly Millan
IE Organizer
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center
Indio Organizing Power
Eddie Sanchez
Co-Director
Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health
Silvia Esteban
Outreach Lead
Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)
Jhon Luna
Regional Policy Advocate
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
07/10/2023
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From:felicitynf@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Felicity Figueroa
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Saturday, July 8, 2023 4:11:44 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms. Felicity Figueroa
Irvine, CA 92604
felicitynf@aol.com
07/10/2023
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From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Saturday, July 8, 2023 9:15:12 PM
Thank you!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Begin forwarded message:
From: Felicity Figueroa <felicitynf@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 8, 2023 at 4:11:40 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: felicitynf@aol.com
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
07/10/2023
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t
July 9, 2023
City of Palm Springs:
Mayor and City Council
City Manager Scott Stiles
City Clerk
Subject: Downtown sidewalk masterplan 2023
–public comments street vendor ordinance.
Greetings
I would like to again propose the City of Palm Springs adopt a Sidewalk
Masterplan for the Districts of Palm Canyon Drive. Carving out space for
activities one at a time is sure to leave someone out all together or an
inadequate space for the purpose. A sidewalk masterplan would include
RESTAURANTS, RETAIL DISPLAYS, STREET VENDORS and PEDESTRIANS that
work together for walkable districts of Palm Canyon Drive. Creating a sidewalk
masterplan for the districts of Palm Canyon Drive should occur prior to carving
out additional uses one by one. Restaurants have approved public land, land
for street vendors is on the current council agenda and retailers remained
banned from any form of outdoor display except in the uptown district, no
category of business should be limited to the leftovers after all others are
accommodated, a sidewalk masterplan provides for everyone.
As a side note to a sidewalk masterplan, I believe Palm Springs can regulate
sidewalk/street commerce on Palm Canyon Drive between Alejo and Ramon
based on congestion, traffic, limited parking and sidewalk use. I do not believe
we could ban one form of commerce use and not all commerce use of public
SEVEN UNIQUE DISTRICTS
OF PALM CANYON DRIVE
CREATING ONE
SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
LIKE NO PLACE ELSE
FROM NORTH TO SOUTH:
City Gateway District
Palm Canyon Drive
Tramway to Vista Chino
Uptown Dine and
Design District
Palm & Indian Canyons
Vista Chino to Alejo
Downtown
Alejo to Camino Parasola
THE MICRO DISTRCTS
OF DOWNTOWN:
North Palm Canyon Drive
Tribal Cultural Center and
Entertainment district
Tahquitz Corridor
South Palm Canyon Drive
Indian Canyon Drive No & So
District Arenas
The Sunny Dunes
Palm Canyon Drive, Camino
Parasola to Mesquite,
Sunny Dunes Road
Industrial Place
The Curve @ South and
East Palm Canyon Drive
Mesquite to Camino Real
Smoketrees and
Saguaro District
Palm Canyon Drive
Camino Real to Araby
Backstreet Arts District
& Von’s Rimrock Center
Cherokee Way
at Palm Canyon Drive
and Palm Canyon Drive at
Gene Autry Trail.
Matt Robinson
PALM SPRINGS Promotions
& The Districts of Palm Canyon Drive
7610 Calle Mazamitla, Palm Springs CA 92264
GuyInPalmSprings@gmail.com 760/567-0473
PSP
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sidewalks and street parking, we could ban all commercial use on public land within a designated distance of
Palm Canyon Drive. This would require the end of restaurant programs for sidewalk seating and street parklets.
This would be following the 2003 Palm Springs Urban Design Plan for Downtown. This plan called for wider
sidewalks to make downtown more walkable, today restaurants are seating customers within that expanded
sidewalk zone. That’s not a recommendation to end commerce on public land but rather a reply to business
owners who fear how much commerce is too much and a desire to regulate commerce other than their own. SB-
946 states street vendors must be treated equally to brick-and-mortar businesses, permitting restaurants to use
public land between the hours of 4pm and 11pm while saying due to heavy use of public land it is dangerous to
allow commerce on public land between 4pm and 11pm for street vendors, is very likely to be litigated.
The top priority must be to maintain an adequate and ADA compliant clear zone. While four feet may be adequate
for a clear path in many areas, I believe Palm Canyon Drive (Alejo to Ramon Road or even Camino Parocela) has
the need for a for a minimum of six feet clear path with any/all commercial uses including waiting customers or
street vendors occurring only outside of the six-foot-wide clear path. Professionals recommend sidewalks up to
thirty feet wide based on the amount of use they receive; six feet is not at all unreasonable.
Sidewalk Zones
Sidewalks should enable active public space and accessible pedestrian travel. Amenities such as landscaping,
lighting, seating, and merchandise displays work to activate the street. These amenities should be properly
organized to ensure safe and accessible travel. To accomplish this balance, a sidewalk must simultaneously be
viewed holistically and through the organizing logic of a set of zones.
The five sidewalk zones, from property line to curb, are:
• Frontage Zone: The area adjacent to the property line where transitions between the public sidewalk and
the space within buildings occur.
• Throughway Zone: The portion of the sidewalk for pedestrian travel along the street
• Furnishing Zone: The portion of the sidewalk used for street trees, landscaping, transit stops, streetlights,
and site furnishings.
• Edge Zone: The area used by people getting in and out of vehicles parked at the curbside.
• Extension Zone: The area where pedestrian space may be extended into the parking lane, via features such
as bulb-outs with mid-block plazas.
The dimensions for sidewalk zones are meant as a general guide, within the overall sidewalk width.
Appropriate widths for each sidewalk zone vary based on numerous conditions, such as overall sidewalk width,
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sidewalk zones will differ for constrained sidewalks; that is, sidewalks that are below recommended sidewalk
widths.
CURB/EDGE ZONE
I propose establishing a “curb/edge clear zone” along all curbs with adjacent parking or pedestrian
loading/unloading, this is to allow persons to enter/exit parked cars. This would be eighteen inches from the curb
face where no commerce may occur as well as no placement of street furniture, street vendors, displays or a-frame
signs. This would mean sidewalk signs; street vendors and restaurant sidewalk seating corals all be pulled back
18” from the curb face anywhere parking or loading/loading is permitted. Restaurants renting street parking for a
parklet could occupy the curb/edge clear zone for as long as the parklet is in place.
THROUWAY ZONE
ADA compliance calls for a minimum of four (4) feet clear and unobstructed sidewalk, however it recommended
that width increase with heavier pedestrian traffic. Four feet of clear pathway is likely adequate except for the
central business district +/- districts. Palm Canyon Drive from Alejo to Camino Parocela is the footprint I see as the
area with need for additional widths. The City of Palm Springs recognized this need for wider sidewalks in 2003
and added the sidewalk improvements to provide the space needed for a pedestrian friendly city. The districts of
Downtown North and South as well as Arenas Road should require a minimum of six feet of clear open sidewalk.
The city requires different requirements for ADA clear path for sidewalk a-frame signs (72”), sidewalk restaurant
seating (48”) and street vendor representatives call for (36”) for them. This is space required for the needs of the
disabled under ADA guidelines and that could only mean the widths should be the same for all obstructions no
matter who you are, I propose 72” in the CBD area as we have held a-frame permits to 72” for the longest written
regulations referring to ADA pedestrian clear path.
BUSINESS DISPLAY/FRONTAGE ZONE (along property line)
Retailers would be able to be issued a permit for retail display (not sales except during city sanctioned district
sidewalk sales). This space would be 36” deep measured from the property line (not building) and no greater width
than 12’ In width. Merchants could apply to place this display adjacent to the property line OR in the FURNITURE
ZONE. Within the first year of the pandemic the City Manager was requested to offer assistance for retailers as
well as restaurants, he replied that retailer displays might come later.
FURNITURE ZONE/RETAILER DISPLAY ZONE/STREET VENDORS
The furniture zone contains obvious items like street benches, trash and recycling bins, news racks and A-frame
sidewalk signs. In addition, restaurant seating, retailer displays, as well as stationary and mobile street vendors
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may obtain permits for the furniture zone. It is important to note the fixed widths of the curb/edge zone (18”),
sidewalk clear zone (72”) and the merchandise display zone (if used 36”) are fixed widths. The furniture zone is the
remaining width of the sidewalk and will vary in width.
Street vendors may obtain a permit to display in the furniture zones where space is available. A vendor display
depth is dictated by the available width between the edge/curb zone and the 72” sidewalk zone, this will vary by
total sidewalk width at each location. The maximum width of a street vendor or retailer displays shall be no wider
than twelve feet wide. Both the retailer display (if located in furniture zone) and street vendor space shall be
followed by ten feet of width of no commercial use space, this opens each block to a maximum commercial use of
total length of the block for retail and vending. Restaurant sidewalk seating corals may run the width of the
business PLUS any additional width the neighboring business has authorized. Any street vendor desiring a display
space wider than twelve feet may apply for a vendor space in a designated vendor district. The twelve-foot width
is to address safety concerns for fire/police/emt access as well as for the public access between the curb/edge
zone and sidewalk zone. Neither fixed location and mobile vendors may conduct sales within the thruway
pedestrian zone, all sales in the Central Business District shall be limited to the furniture zone.
SIDEWALK DISPLAY GUIDELINES
Outdoor displays (not sale racks and tables) can stop pedestrians in their tracks and encourage them to come in
and shop. I support a well-regulated "retail display" for each retailer, it’s a bit like placing a flowering plant by
your front door. The current retail business ordinance is limited to Uptown; my vision would be for outdoor
displays not outdoor sales intended to attract indoor shoppers, not to conduct outdoor retail sales, not hanging
racks of merchandise or sale items The permits should be for all ground floor retail business in all the districts of
Palm Canyon Drive. Each business would be permitted an outdoor display no larger than 48” deep and total length
of 12’ feet wide. A maximum of 12 items which are available inside the store, no signs other than the permitted a-
frame sign should the retailer choose to incorporate the a-frame into the outdoor display, this is a display only.
The display must be able to be brought in or out by a single staff member making no more than a couple of trips.
This is to ensure the sidewalk may be easily cleared in the event of an emergency. It is highly recommended that
the display be a rolling display, cart or table easily moved. The Galleria building has a retailer with two white
industrial carts as displays for an example of this. Mannequins are limited to a maximum of two full body or three
torso mannequins and they or anything tall must be anchored/attached to a display table or cart. Placement
requires there always be a minimum of six feet of unobstructed sidewalk, may be placed close to the building (or
property line) or the display may be placed in the sidewalk furniture zone avoiding placement in the setback 18”
from curb. A countertop style glass showcases up to 3 cubic feet may be attached to the top of the table or display
for smaller items however larger glass showcases intended for indoor use are not permitted.
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Brick and mortar businesses have the first option to the space directly in front of their business at the beginning of
the masterplan and annually at permit renewal. Annual permits for restaurant sidewalk seating, retail displays and
street vendors should all pay the same annual permit fee.
Thank You
Matt Robinson
Sidewalk zones:
https://www.sfbetterstreets.org/design-guidelines/sidewalk-zones/#frontageZone
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From:davidfriedmanhomes@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of David Friedman
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 9:00:31 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. David Friedman
Redlands, CA 92373
davidfriedmanhomes@gmail.com
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:42:55 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: David Friedman <davidfriedmanhomes@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 7, 2023 at 9:00:19 AM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: davidfriedmanhomes@gmail.com
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. David Friedman
Redlands, CA 92373
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:43:06 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Dora Robledo Vázquez <dorobledo16@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 6, 2023 at 11:41:30 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: dorobledo16@gmail.com
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dora Robledo Vázquez
Phelan, CA 92371
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:43:12 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: MARYELLEN REDISH <MREDISH@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 6, 2023 at 10:41:19 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: MREDISH@aol.com
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms MARYELLEN REDISH
Palm Springs, CA 92262
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:43:42 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Rudy Alegria <alegria9@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 6, 2023 at 12:22:27 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: alegria9@hotmail.com
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Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightl6ife. We thank you
for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes
to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Rudy Alegria
Indio, CA 92203
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:43:50 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Luis R Cabrales <cabraleslr@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 6, 2023 at 12:09:28 PM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: cabraleslr@yahoo.com
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO
NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Luis R Cabrales
Perris, CA 92570
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:44:04 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Fanelly Millan <fmillan@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 6, 2023 at 10:14:37 AM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: fmillan@pomonadaylabor.org
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO
NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms. Fanelly Millan
Ontario, CA 91764
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Jeffrey Bernstein
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fwd: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Friday, July 7, 2023 10:44:12 AM
Jeffrey Bernstein
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember
City of Palm Springs
cell: 442-305-9942
Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Veronica Roman <veronica@everyactioncustom.com>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date: July 6, 2023 at 10:08:51 AM PDT
To: Jeffrey.Bernstein@palmspringsca.gov
Reply-To: veronica@ic4ij.org
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO
NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear Jeff Bernstein,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into
consideration the experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize
the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for
your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown
areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for
vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Veronica Roman
San Bernardino, CA 92405
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:MREDISH@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of MARYELLEN REDISH
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 10:41:23 PM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms MARYELLEN REDISH
Palm Springs, CA 92262
MREDISH@AOL.COM
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:alegria9@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Rudy Alegria
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:22:32 PM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightl6ife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Rudy Alegria
Indio, CA 92203
alegria9@hotmail.com
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:cabraleslr@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Luis R Cabrales
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:09:35 PM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Luis R Cabrales
Perris, CA 92570
cabraleslr@yahoo.com
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:Lauren Wolfer on behalf of Christy Holstege
To:veronica@ic4ij.org; City Clerk
Subject:Re: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 11:00:22 AM
Thank you for your email. I’ve copied the city clerk so that your comments are entered into
the public record and shared with the other councilmembers. Thanks for being involved.
From: veronica@everyactioncustom.com <veronica@everyactioncustom.com> on behalf of
Veronica Roman <veronica@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 10:08:51 AM
To: Christy Holstege <Christy.Holstege@palmspringsca.gov>
Subject: Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links
or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear Councilmember Christy Holstege,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the
experiences of street vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as
an option for accessible food and the contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife.
We thank you for your efforts to draft this new ordinance, but please note there are still changes to
can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting
these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Veronica Roman
San Bernardino, CA 92405
veronica@ic4ij.org
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:fmillan@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Fanelly Millan
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 10:14:42 AM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms. Fanelly Millan
Ontario, CA 91764
fmillan@pomonadaylabor.org
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:veronica@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Veronica Roman
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Thursday, July 6, 2023 10:08:56 AM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Veronica Roman
San Bernardino, CA 92405
veronica@ic4ij.org
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:MREDISH@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of MARYELLEN REDISH
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Wednesday, July 5, 2023 10:56:48 PM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day, and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the times at Arenas District and Palm
Canyon downtown areas, prohibiting these areas are on overreach by the city and not inclusive for vendors.
Sincerely,
Ms MARYELLEN REDISH
Palm Springs, CA 92262
MREDISH@AOL.COM
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E
From:lyzm.mendoza@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of Lyzzeth Mendoza
To:City Clerk
Subject:Support Street Vendors in Palm Springs!
Date:Wednesday, July 5, 2023 1:33:58 PM
NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Dear City Clerk,
I’m writing to urge you to please approve an ordinance that will take into consideration the experiences of street
vendors in Palm Springs. Please recognize the importance of street vendors as an option for accessible food and the
contributions they bring to the city’s culture, day and nightlife. We thank you for your efforts to draft this new
ordinance, but please note there are still changes to can make to improve the Administrative Citation structure, the
times at Arenas, and waive business licenses for elders ages 55 +
Sincerely,
Miss Lyzzeth Mendoza
Rialto, CA 92377
lyzm.mendoza@yahoo.com
07/10/2023
Public Comment
Item 1E