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Home My WebLink AboutRes2018-039Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, UPDATING A MOBILE VENDOR AND ROVING VENDOR POLICY FOR PERMITTING VENDORS ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY WHEREAS, the city enacted Ordinance 2014-004 on May 27, 2014, which created a new program allowing mobile and roving vending on city -owned property; and WHEREAS, each year since the program began, there has been more and more interest in the program; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2014-048, which was also approved on May 27, 2014, set forth the policy which outlined the rules and requirements for administering the program; and WHEREAS, there is an interest in expanding the number of locations to include a new #8 location on Ballaine in Wellington Park; and WHEREAS, there is an interest in relocating #5 location currently in the South Harbor Uplands to the Permit -Only Parking Lot on Fourth Avenue in order to improve visibility for the vendor; and WHEREAS, there is a need to modify some of the application requirements in order to ease the facilitation of this program, and to make the process more customer -friendly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. By this resolution the City Council adopts the updated mobile vendor and roving vendor policy, incorporated herein: Stfikeetit delete Vendina Permit Applications Bold italics = new Applications for a vending permit will be accepted by the City Clerk beginning 9eteber 1 March P' each year for the IellevAng current year. Vending permits are non-transferrable and are not eligible for subleasing. Vendors may surrender their permit at any time by submitting a written statement to the City Clerk. Suspension Or Revocation Of Permit And Appeals In addition to the requirements of a mobile and or roving vendor listed in this policy and in Seward City Code Section 15.10.225, the City Clerk may revoke, suspend or otherwise restrict a permit for the same reasons listed for CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-039 business licensing in Seward City Code Section 8.30.035. Additionally, the permittee will have the same hearing and appeal rights as outlined for a city business license in SCC 8.30.035 and 8.30.040. For all vendors in locations other than SMIC, if the insurance policy expires between May 1 and October 31 of the current year, then the vendor shall provide the clerk's office with an updated policy be ore the expiration date of the current policy. Failure to do so shall result in the permit being revoked MOBILE VENDING Applications Permit applications must be processed and issued within a d4ty-(30) sixty (60) calendar day period. This period begins with a written notice from the City Clerk's office to the applicant notifying them that their application is being processed. From the date of that written notice, the applicant has thirty (30) sixty (60) days in which to satisfy the application requirements, including providing Certificate(s) of Insurance, photos, proof of a current City of Seward business license, a waste management plan, and $250 permit fee made payable to the City of Seward. If these criteria are not satisfied within the this (30) sixty (60) day processing period, the permit application becomes null and void and the next application on the waitlist will be taken up and processed. In addition, a mobile vending permit which has been issued for a certain location and which has been revoked or suspended or which has been voluntarily vacated by the permittee shall also cause the next application on the waitlist to be taken up and processed for that . location. Locations The City of Seward shall designate eight (8) mobile vending locations and boundaries within city limits as follows: 1. Washington Street - 10 x 20 feet 2. Waterfront Park Campground - 10 x 20 feet 3. Waterfront Park Campground - 10 x 20 feet 4. South Harbor Uplands - 10 x 20 feet 5. Permit -Only Parking Lot on Fourth Avenue - 10 x 20 feet 6. Seward Marine Industrial Center - 20 x 20 feet 7. Seward Marine Industrial Center - 20 x 20 feet & Ballaine at Wellington Park ROVING VENDING Applications A $50 non-refundable filing fee is required to submit a permit application. Multiple roving vendor permits are allowable. Permit applications must be processed and issued within d4ty (30) sixty (60) calendar day period. This period begins with a written notice from the City Clerk's office to the applicant notifying them that their application is being processed. From the date of that written notice, the applicant has thirty (30) sixty (60) days in which to satisfy the application requirements, including providing Certificate(s) of Insurance, photos, proof of a current City of Seward business license, a waste management plan, and $250 permit fee made payable to the City of Seward. If these criteria are not satisfied within the thifty sixty (60) day processing period, the permit application becomes null and void and the next application on the waitlist will be taken up and processed. In addition, a roving vending permit which has been issued and which has been revoked or suspended or which has been voluntarily vacated by the 1 1 1 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-039 permittee shall also cause the next application on the waitlist to be taken up and processed. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23`d day of April, 2018. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Squires, Mayor AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Horn, Towsley, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: City Clerk (City Sea40 l�►•;�y OF .SE�,q'•., • t t a • SEAL • i�,•i. �vi�• p O �`'°e,TF OFnA�P` `•` Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 23, 2018 To: Mayor and City Council From: Jim Hunt, City Manager Agenda Item: Updating the Mobile & Roving Vendor Policy BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: In 2014, the City Council allowed mobile vendors on city -owned land within provided City Code provisions. Since that time, numerous vendors have successfully provided goods and services. The City administration recommends adding a new mobile vendor site 48 along Ballaine, near the Wellington Pavilion. We also recommend relocating 45 from the South Harbor Uplands (SHU) to the City's Permit -only parking Lot, right on Fourth Avenue, to address the specific concern of lack of visibility. Locations as listed on page three of the "City of Seward Mobile Vending and Roving Vendor Policy" as approved by resolution 2014-048 are: 1. Washington Street 2. Waterfront Park Campground 3. Waterfront Park Campground 4. South Harbor Uplands 5. South Harbor Uplands — relocate to permit -only parking lot 6. SMIC 7. SMIC 8. Add new 48 on Ballaine at Wellington Park Further, in order to ease facilitation for this program, we recommend changing the application date from October I" of the previous year, to March I" of the current year, and changing the period allowed to complete the application requirements from thirty (30) days to sixty (60) days. INTENT: The intent of this resolution is to coincide with the changes of City Council Resolution 2014-048 and Ordinance 2014-004 in allowing mobile and roving vending on city owned property and provide a set of policies for the city and vendors to adhere to. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan: 2.1, COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES FOR 1 2020: Building on its impressive heritage and natural setting, the X community's vision for itself includes: an attractive, healthy, vibrant community; a strong diverse economy with quality business, educational and recreational opportunities; a process for orderly growth; and an appreciation of local history, culture, and community. 3.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 3.1.1: Attract new business and industry to the greater Seward area. Strategic Plan: Our Vision (Page 2): Building on Seward's heritage and impressive natural setting the community's vision for Seward includes: an 2 attractive, healthy, vibrant community; a strong diverse economy with X quality business, educational and recreational opportunities; a process for orderly growth; and an appreciation of local history, culture and sense of community. 3. Other (list): X FISCAL NOTE: Finance Department — There is no fiscal impact from this action. Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2018-039, adding location site number eight (8) at Ballaine and Wellington, moving location site number five (5) to Fourth Avenue in the Permit -only parking lot, and other policy changes to ease program facilitation. CL 0 L O V) m Q m ,f 0 75 C