Supporters call measure the right balance; critics say it's racist because most vendors are immigrants of color
Legislation, which aims to foster vendors while protecting cherished public space, is headed for March council voteMerchant groups mostly praised the new law, which takes effect June 1. But some lobbied unsuccessfully for more restrictions, such as banning vendors in more areas and requiring them to have insurance.
“I fully understand that not everyone is happy with the ordinance and there is still work to do, but I’m confident this is the compromise that will get regulations on our books to increase public health and safety, while also promoting entrepreneurship among our residents,” he said.But Councilmember Vivian Moreno, who cast the lone “no” vote, said the new law is overly broad and will lead to uneven enforcement, with vendors in high-traffic areas facing much more scrutiny.
Moreno’s comments echo those of many vendor advocates, including a group called the San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium. Council President Sean Elo-Rivera said he empathizes with the immigrants and other vendors that the new law will harm economically, noting that Nike and Apple started out as small, vendor-style businesses.“I’ve been to the beach and I’ve been to Balboa Park and seen those who have taken advantage of the current system,” he said.
The new law bans vendors only during the busy summer months — instead of possibly banning them year-round — in Balboa Park and many of the city’s beach areas. Councilmember Stephen Whitburn successfully got vendors banned from more areas of Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town.Long-awaited legislation called compromise between fostering robust vendors, preserving access to key public spaces
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