Laguna Woods Municipal Code Ch. 6.44 Sidewalk Vending

(a) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to implement reasonable time, place, and manner regulations on sidewalk vending that protect the public health, safety, and welfare consistent with the requirements of state law.

(b) This chapter is adopted and established pursuant to the specific authority granted to the City of Laguna Woods in California Government Code Tit. 5, Div. 1, Pt. 1, Ch. 6.2 (commencing with Section 51036).

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the applicability of California Health and Safety Code Div. 104, Pt. 7 (commencing with Section 113700) to a sidewalk vendor who sells food.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

For purposes of this chapter only, the following definitions shall apply, in addition to those set forth in Chapter 1.02 of this Code:

(05) Cannabis shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 3.18.030(20) of this Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute.

(10) Cannabis product shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 3.18.030(30) of this Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute.

(15) Certified farmers' market shall mean a location operated in accordance with California Food and Agricultural Code Div. 17, Ch. 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter.

(20) Crosswalk shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in California Vehicle Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute. As of the date this chapter was adopted, the definition of "crosswalk" was set forth in California Vehicle Code § 275.

(25) Disposable food service ware shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 4.23.020(c) of this Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute.

(30) Driveway crossing shall mean any portion of a public sidewalk or public pedestrian path that is located within the path of travel for vehicles about to enter or cross a highway from any public or private property, or from an alley, including any associated curb ramps and detectable warning surfaces.

(35) Employee shall mean any person acting as a sidewalk vendor and any person working, providing service, or acting on behalf of a sidewalk vendor, irrespective of whether such person receives a wage, salary, commission, barter, or any other form of compensation.

(40) Food shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, California Health and Safety Code § 109875, et seq., as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute. As of the date this chapter was adopted, the definition of "food" was set forth in California Health and Safety Code § 109935.

(45) Highway shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in California Vehicle Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute. As of the date this chapter was adopted, the definition of "highway" was set forth in California Vehicle Code § 360.

(50) Local law enforcement shall mean the Orange County Sheriffs Department, or successor agency.

(55) Merchandise shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in California Penal Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute. As of the date this chapter was adopted, the definition of "merchandise" was set forth in California Penal Code § 490.5(g). "Merchandise" includes, without limitation, food.

(60) Polystyrene foam shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 4.23.020(d) of this Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute.

(65) Public property shall mean any public sidewalk or public pedestrian path owned or operated by the City.

(70) Roaming sidewalk vendor shall mean a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.

(75) Sidewalk shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in California Vehicle Code, as amended from time to time or replaced with a successor statute. As of the date this chapter was adopted, the definition of "sidewalk" was set forth in California Vehicle Code § 555.

(80) Sidewalk vending shall mean any action, activity, or function undertaken in the operation of a sidewalk vendor, either by an employee of the sidewalk vendor or by a person who patronizes the sidewalk vendor, uses any amenity or equipment provided by the sidewalk vendor, or buys, exchanges, handles, or inspects merchandise of the sidewalk vendor.

(85) Sidewalk vendor shall mean a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one's person, upon public property.

(90) Stationary sidewalk vendor shall mean a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location.

(95) Swap meet shall mean a location operated in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Div. 8, Ch. 9, Art. 6 (commencing with Section 21660), and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.

(100) Temporary special permit shall mean a permit issued by the City for the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit, for purposes including, but not limited to, filming, parades, or outdoor concerts.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

(a) No person shall operate as a sidewalk vendor without obtaining and holding in full force and effect a sidewalk vending permit from the City and such other City permits as may be required including, but not limited to, permits that may be required under the California Building Standards Code.

(b) Obtaining and holding in full force and effect a sidewalk vending permit from the City shall satisfy any requirement that may otherwise exist for sidewalk vendors to obtain and hold in full force and effect an encroachment permit or site development permit from the City.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

Applications for sidewalk vending permits shall be reviewed for conformance with this chapter and acted upon administratively by the City Manager. When issued, sidewalk vending permits shall be valid for a period of one year (365 calendar days) or until the date that the sidewalk vending permit is suspended and/or revoked. If any of the information listed in this section becomes inaccurate or incomplete during the term of the sidewalk vending permit, the sidewalk vending permit shall become invalid and subject to suspension and/or revocation unless and until all inaccurate and/or incomplete information is corrected and furnished to the City, on a form provided by the City, within 15 calendar days of the date the information became inaccurate and/or incomplete. Renewal applications for sidewalk vending permits must be made at least 60 calendar days in advance of the expiration date. In applying for sidewalk vending permits or renewals thereof, applicants shall furnish to the City a sworn statement, upon a form provided by the City, setting forth the following information:

(1) The name of the sidewalk vendor, including the legal name and any fictitious business names under which the business of the sidewalk vendor is to be conducted;

(2) The organizational structure type of the sidewalk vendor (e.g., corporation, joint venture, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, or trust);

(3) The number the sidewalk vendor will file federal taxes under (e.g., federal employer identification number, individual taxpayer identification number, social security number, or national identification number) or, in lieu of a social security number, a California driver's license number, a California identification number, an individual taxpayer identification number, or a municipal identification number. Pursuant to state law, numbers collected under this subsection shall not be available to the public for inspection, shall be kept confidential, and shall not be disclosed except as required to administer the sidewalk vendor permitting program established by this chapter or comply with a state law or state or federal court order;

(4) The legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the sidewalk vendor's primary point of contact for the City during processing of the permit application ("applicant");

(5) The legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the sidewalk vendor's primary point of contact for the City during any future operation of the sidewalk vendor ("operator");

(6) Notarized statements from the applicant and operator acknowledging that they have reviewed, had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel regarding, and agree to comply with this chapter and all other applicable provisions of this Code and federal, state, and local laws including, without limitation, the California Retail Food Code and California Sales and Use Tax Law. If the applicant is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, their notarized statement shall be executed in that capacity;

(7) Notarized statements from the applicant and operator acknowledging that (i) the use of public property is at the applicant's and operator's own risk, (ii) public property is not constructed, maintained, or intended for sidewalk vending, and (iii) the City has not made and will make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the suitability, appropriateness, or safety of the use of any public property for sidewalk vending, and that the issuance of any sidewalk vending permit would not constitute any such representation, warranty, or guarantee. If the applicant is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, their notarized statement shall be executed in that capacity;

(8) The legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the agent for the service of process for the sidewalk vendor;

(9) The California seller's permit number (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration sales tax number), if any, of the sidewalk vendor, including, when applicable, proof that the location or sublocation of said California seller's permit number is the City of Laguna Woods. If the sidewalk vendor does not have a California seller's permit number, proof of exemption from obtaining one shall be provided. If an approved City sidewalk vending permit is required before the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration will issue a California seller's permit, the City Manager may conditionally approve sidewalk vending permits with operation of the sidewalk vendor prohibited until the information required by this subsection is received, reviewed, and accepted in writing by the City Manager;

(10) The Mobile Food Facility Permit from the Orange County Health Care Agency, if any, for the sidewalk vendor. If the sidewalk vendor does not have a Mobile Food Facility Permit, proof of exemption from obtaining one shall be provided. If an approved City sidewalk vending permit is required before the Orange County Health Care Agency will issue a Mobile Food Facility Permit, the City Manager may conditionally approve sidewalk vending permits with operation of the sidewalk vendor prohibited until the information required by this subsection is received, reviewed, and accepted in writing by the City Manager;

(11) A statement regarding whether the sidewalk vendor would operate as a roaming sidewalk vendor or stationary sidewalk vendor;

(12) A description, map, or drawing of the specific location (for stationary sidewalk vendors) or specific route (for roaming sidewalk vendors) where the sidewalk vendor would operate;

(13) The hours per day and days per week that the sidewalk vendor would operate;

(14) A description of the merchandise that would be offered for sale or exchange, including (i) the square feet of display space for food, (ii) whether any cut food would be offered, (iii) whether any food would be washed on-site, (iv) whether any milk, milk products, or products resembling milk products subject to licensing under the California Food and Agriculture Code would be offered, (v) whether any raw meat, poultry, or fish would be cooked or otherwise prepared on-site, (vi) whether any meat, poultry, or fish would be cooled or thawed on-site after being cooked on-site or off-site, and (vii) the types of cooking devices and associated fuel (e.g., coal, charcoal, electricity, kerosene, propane, or wood) that would be used on-site;

(15) For stationary sidewalk vendors, a site plan demonstrating that the location(s) from which the sidewalk vendor would operate would maintain a minimum clear width of 48 inches of accessible route area for pedestrian travel within the public property when considering all amenities, equipment, merchandise, and reasonably anticipated customer queuing, or other minimum clear width for pedestrian travel required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336), California Building Standards Code, or other applicable federal or state law or standards regarding disability access;

(16) A notarized statement from the applicant reading "Under penalty of perjury, I hereby declare that the information contained within and submitted with this application is complete, true, and accurate. I understand that a misrepresentation of fact is cause for rejection of this application, denial of the permit, and/or suspension or revocation of a permit issued." If the applicant is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, the notarized statement shall be executed in that capacity; and

(17) Any additional information which the City Manager may require.

An annual application fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council shall be presented with the sworn statement submitted under this subsection. This fee may be adjusted from time to time to compensate the City for sidewalk vending permit processing-related costs, by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

The City Council or City Manager may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a sidewalk vending permit for any sidewalk vendor that (i) is found to have submitted incomplete, untrue, inaccurate, or otherwise misrepresented information in its application for such permit, (ii) pursuant to state law, is guilty of four or more violations of this chapter within one year (365 days), or (iii) remains in violation of the City's building and zoning regulations, or any other applicable provision of this Code or local law for a period in excess of 15 calendar days after the sidewalk vendor or agent for the service of process for the sidewalk vendor has been notified by the City either personally, in-person, by telephone, or by email, or by posting notice on any of the sidewalk vendor's amenities or equipment. Sidewalk vendors shall notify and train employees to check for posted notices throughout the hours of operation and to immediately provide such notices to owners of the sidewalk vendor and agents for the service of process for the sidewalk vendor. During the aforementioned 15 calendar day period, the sidewalk vendor may provide the City party who issued the notice of violation with evidence contesting the violation. The City party who issued the notice of violation shall consider such evidence prior to suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew a sidewalk vending permit. A decision of either the City Council or City Manager to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a sidewalk vending permit is final and non-appealable.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

Sidewalk vending permits do not run with the land, are particular to a type of sidewalk vendor (roaming or stationary), are particular to a specific location (for stationary sidewalk vendors) or specific route (for roaming sidewalk vendors), and are not transferrable to new sidewalk vendors, different types of sidewalk vendors, or new locations or routes for existing sidewalk vendors.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

As a condition of approval of any sidewalk vending permit, the sidewalk vendor shall:

(1) Execute an agreement indemnifying the City, its respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, injuries, and liabilities of any kind associated with the permitting or operation of the sidewalk vendor, including without limitation, injuries, illness, and deaths that may occur as a result of foodborne illness or the use of public property for sidewalk vending, for which it is not constructed, maintained, or intended for;

(2) Maintain insurance in the amounts and types that are acceptable to the City Attorney or his/her/their designee;

(3) Name the City, its respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additionally insured on all City required insurance policies;

(4) Agree to defend, at its sole expense, any action against the City and/or its respective elected boards, appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees and/or volunteers related to this chapter and/or the City's approval of a sidewalk vending permit; and

(5) Agree to indemnify and reimburse the City for any court costs and attorney fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge related to this chapter and/or the City's approval of a sidewalk vending permit. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve the sidewalk vendor of its obligation hereunder.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

(a) No sidewalk vendor shall operate as a sidewalk vendor without obtaining and holding in full force and effect all licenses and permits as may be required by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, or successor agency, Orange County Health Care Agency, or successor agency, Orange County Fire Authority, or successor agency, and other federal, state, and local governmental agencies.

(b) Sidewalk vendors shall not be required to first obtain the consent or approval of any nongovernmental entity or individual before operating as a sidewalk vendor.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

(a) A sidewalk vendor may only operate on public sidewalks or other public pedestrian paths identified in an approved sidewalk vending permit that meet all of the requirements listed below in this section:

(1) The location is not within the immediate vicinity of a permitted certified farmers' market or a permitted swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers' market or swap meet. For the purpose of this subsection only, "permitted" shall mean that the certified farmers' market or swap meet is operating with the approval or consent of any governmental agency or, if no such approval or consent is required, with the approval or consent of the property owner of the parcel(s) where the certified farmers' market or swap meet is operating.

(2) The location is not within the immediate vicinity of an area designated for a temporary special permit issued by the City during the duration of the temporary special permit, provided that any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the City's temporary special permit are also provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area, if applicable.

(3) The location is not within a park owned or operated by the City, if the operator of the park has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or merchandise by the concessionaire.

(4) The location is not within a marked or unmarked crosswalk or driveway crossing. This subsection shall not be construed as preventing a roaming sidewalk vendor from lawfully traveling through marked or unmarked crosswalks or driveway crossings provided that no merchandise is sold or exchanged within any such crosswalk or driveway crossing.

(5) The location is not such that the visibility of any automated license plate reader, fire hydrant, fire riser, fire standpipe, radar speed sign, radar speed trailer, surveillance camera owned or contracted for by the City, traffic control device, or traffic sign would be obstructed, or access to or use of the same impeded.

(6) For stationary sidewalk vendors, the location is not within the specific location of another stationary sidewalk vendor to whom the City has issued a sidewalk vending permit during the limited operating hours of that sidewalk vendor.

(7) For stationary sidewalk vendors, the location is not zoned exclusively residential in this Code.

(b) Sidewalk vending permits do not preclude the City from closing, reconstructing, or reconfiguring its public sidewalks and public pedestrian paths of travel as may be necessary from time to time including, but not limited to, to accommodate other encroachments on public property or construction or maintenance of public property.

(c) Sidewalk vending permits do not provide any approval or authorization for sidewalk vendors to operate either in whole or in part on private property or anywhere other than on specifically identified public property.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

Sidewalk vendors shall comply with all of the following operations requirements, in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Code:

(1) Accessible clearance. Sidewalk vendors shall maintain a minimum clear width of 48 inches of accessible route area for pedestrian travel within the public property when considering all amenities, equipment, merchandise, and reasonably anticipated customer queuing, or other minimum clear width for pedestrian travel required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336), California Building Standards Code, or other applicable federal or state law or standards regarding disability access. For the purpose of this subsection, "maintain" shall include, but not be limited to, at minimum all of the following:

a. For stationary sidewalk vendors, marking the minimum areas of public property that must remain clear for accessible route area for pedestrian travel with temporary flooring tape. The sidewalk vendor shall continuously inspect the condition of such flooring tape to ensure its accuracy and visibility and to prevent hazards. The sidewalk vendor shall remove all such flooring tape and clean all tape residue from public property each time sidewalk vending ceases;

b. Posting on each nonmotorized conveyance from which merchandise is sold or exchanged, table, shade canopy, shade structure, and umbrella used by the sidewalk vendor a clear and legible notice in each of the languages for which the California Voting Rights Act requires the County of Orange to translate elections materials stating that a minimum clear width of 48 inches of accessible route area for pedestrian travel must be maintained around the sidewalk vendor and customer queuing; and

c. Refusing to sell or exchange merchandise with any person standing or otherwise occupying space within any of the minimum areas of public property that must remain clear for accessible route area for pedestrian travel.

(2) Alcoholic beverages.

a. Sidewalk vendors shall not engage in the sale, dispensing, distribution, or storage of alcoholic beverages.

b. Sidewalk vendors shall actively monitor and prevent the consumption, sale, dispensing, distribution, or storage of alcoholic beverages on the parcel(s) on which they are located. For the purpose of this subsection, "actively monitor" shall include, but not be limited to, training employees to actively identify violations of this subsection. For the purpose of this subsection, "prevent" shall include, but not be limited to, making timely reports to local law enforcement.

(3) Cannabis. Sidewalk vendors shall not engage in the sale, dispensing, distribution, or storage of cannabis or cannabis products.

(4) Cleanliness. Sidewalk vendors shall maintain the public property on which they operate in a clean and sanitary condition. For the purpose of this subsection only, "maintain" shall include, but not be limited to, at minimum all of the following:

a. Providing at least one trash receptacle per table used by the sidewalk vendor. Such trash receptacles shall be placed either below or immediately adjacent to every such table. Such trash receptacles shall be removed when sidewalk vending ceases and shall not be emptied into any public trash receptacle as they are not sized, maintained, or intended for use by sidewalk vendors.

b. Maintaining on-site at least one dry broom, one dustpan, and absorbent pads or towels suitable for outdoor use.

c. Immediately removing merchandise, trash, debris, fats, oils, grease, ice, or any other fluid, material, mineral, or substance that falls onto public property in the course of sidewalk vending, whether by the sidewalk vendor, its customers, or any other person. Trash, debris, and other unwanted items shall be placed in one or more trash receptacles provided by the sidewalk vendor. Trash, debris, and other unwanted items shall not be placed in any public trash receptacle as they are not sized, maintained, or intended for use by sidewalk vendors.

d. Not dumping ice, water, or any other fluid, material, mineral, or substance anywhere other than into one or more trash receptacles provided by the sidewalk vendor.

(5) Fire extinguishers. Sidewalk vendors that use any heat, flame, or battery-, electric- or gas-powered equipment on-site (e.g., to prepare food) shall keep at least one easily accessible, properly charged, and properly maintained 10-BC-rated fire extinguisher on-site at all times. Sidewalk vendors shall notify and train employees as to the location and proper operation and use of such fire extinguisher.

(6) Hours of operation. When operating in public property zoned as "Neighborhood Commercial" in this Code, sidewalk vendors shall not be open to any member of the public between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday, unless otherwise provided for by an approved use permit.

(7) Polystyrene foam. Sidewalk vendors shall not provide any prepared food in or with disposable food service ware made of polystyrene foam.

(8) Public utilities. Sidewalk vendors shall not connect to any utility service paid for by the City including, but not limited to, electricity, internet, gas, and water, except as may be made generally publicly available by the City.

(9) Roaming. Roaming sidewalk vendors must remain in constant motion except when completing a transaction.

(10) Seating. State law generally requires the City to allow sidewalk vendors to sell and exchange merchandise on public property but does not require the City to allow customer seating. Accordingly, sidewalk vendors shall not provide more than one seat per employee on-site and shall not provide or permit seating to be used by customers.

(11) Shade. State law generally requires the City to allow sidewalk vendors to sell and exchange merchandise on public property but does not require the City to allow shade canopies, shade structures, or umbrellas. Accordingly, sidewalk vendors shall not provide shade canopies, shade structures, and umbrellas except when placed over the pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or one's person, from which merchandise is sold or exchanged.

(12) Tobacco and tobacco cigarettes. Sidewalk vendors shall not engage in the sale, dispensing, distribution, or storage of tobacco or tobacco cigarettes.

(13) Unattended items. Amenities, equipment, and merchandise used by the sidewalk vendor shall not be left unattended on public property.

(14) Vending to vehicles. Sidewalk vendors shall not sell or exchange merchandise to any person in a moving, illegally parked, or illegally stopped vehicle on any public street within the jurisdiction of the City or any governmental agency.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

Where this chapter requires the construction, erection, installation, posting, placement, or use of any tangible item, there also exists an obligation for the same to be kept clean, complete, and in good structural and functional working order, and to not be allowed to fall into a state of disrepair, damage, or decrepitude.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

(a) This chapter may be enforced in any manner set forth in this Code, or as otherwise provided by law, subject to the limitations set forth in California Government Code Tit. 5, Div. 1, Pt. 1, Ch. 6.2 (commencing with Section 51036).

(b) All remedies and penalties prescribed by this chapter or which are available under any other provision of this Code and any other provision of law or equity are cumulative. The use of one or more remedies by the City shall not bar the use of any other remedy for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or any portion thereof, of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, and shall be punishable administratively, and except as otherwise set forth below, the following penalties shall apply:

(1) Administrative fines for violations.

a. An administrative fine of $100.00 for a first violation.

b. An administrative fine of $200.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.

c. An administrative fine of $500.00 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.

(2) Administrative fine reductions.

a. When imposing an administrative fine, the City shall provide the person with notice of his/her/their right to request an ability-to-pay determination and shall make available instructions or other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination. The person may request from the City an ability-to-pay determination at adjudication or while the judgment remains unpaid, including when a case is delinquent or has been referred to a comprehensive collection program. The City Manager shall make ability-to-pay determinations on behalf of the City and reduce administrative fines accordingly. Ability-to-pay determinations made by the City Manager may be contested in the same manner as administrative citations may be contested per Section 1.06.090 of this Code.

b. If a person against whom an administrative fine is imposed meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of California Government Code § 68632, the City shall accept, in full satisfaction, 20 percent of the administrative fine imposed. The person against whom an administrative fine is imposed shall provide proof sufficient to the City Manager of their meeting the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of California Government Code § 68632.

(2) Violations not infractions or misdemeanors. Pursuant to state law, no violation of this chapter shall be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor.

(3) Violations not subject to additional financial conditions. Pursuant to state law, no violation of this chapter shall be assessed additional fines, fees, assessments, or any other financial conditions beyond those described in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)

In addition to all other authority provided by state law, the City Council, and this Code, the City Manager shall have the following authority:

(1) For purposes of administration and enforcement of this chapter generally, the City Manager may from time to time promulgate such administrative interpretations, rules, and/or procedures consistent with the purpose, intent, and express terms of this chapter as the City Manager deems necessary to implement or clarify such provisions or aid in enforcement.

(2) The City Manager may delegate to, or enter into contracts with, public agencies or private entities to implement, administer, and/or enforce any of the provisions of this chapter on behalf of the City.

(3) The City Manager may file complaints and reports with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, or successor agency, Orange County Health Care Agency, or successor agency, Orange County Fire Authority, or successor agency, and other governmental agencies, regarding known or suspected unlicensed or illegal activity by or related to sidewalk vendors.

(Ord. No. 24-02, § 3(Exh. A), 1-31-2024)