Opinion ID: 3037685
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Text: the City of Santa Monica’s Community Events Law. The second food distribution ordinance, SMMC § 5.06.020 (Oct. 22, 2002), concerned distribution of food on public streets and sidewalks. That provision declared: No person shall distribute or serve food to the public on a public street or sidewalk without City authorization. Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor which shall be punish- able by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars SANTA MONICA FOOD v. CITY OF SANTA MONICA 6661 per violation, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. On February 24, 2004, the Santa Monica City Council amended both food distribution provisions. With respect to the October 22, 2002 version of SMMC § 5.06.010 (public parks), the City added language clarifying that “City approval” meant approval “pursuant to State guidelines administered by Los Angeles County and guidelines adopted by the City.” SMMC § 5.06.010(a). Additionally, the amended ordinance clarifies that compliance with Santa Monica’s Park Maintenance Code is necessary. With respect to the October 22, 2002 version of SMMC § 5.06.020 (public sidewalks), the Council clarified that City authorization could come “in the form of a vending permit, use permit, outdoor dining license or community event permit.” SMMC § 5.06.020. Of particular import to this case, the ordinance now states that “no permit or license shall be required for a noncommercial food distribution that does not interfere with the free use of the sidewalk or street by pedestrian or vehicular traffic.” Id. (emphasis added).