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Committee Recommends Sidewalk Permit for Gomez Meat Market with Hours, Accessibility Conditions
Summary
The committee recommended approval of a sidewalk access permit for Gomez Meat Market to place a juice machine and tent on a portion of the sidewalk at 274 South Broadway, conditioned on clear pedestrian passage and specified hours (10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily).
Rachel Gomez, representing Gomez Meat Market, requested permission to use a portion of the sidewalk at 274 South Broadway to place a sugarcane juice machine and a tent because the store lacks space inside.
Committee members examined photographs and focused on pedestrian access and accessibility. Councilors asked whether the tent would block the entire walkway; Rachel Gomez said it would occupy only a portion and that customers would be able to pass. One councilor noted a small bump in the sidewalk in one photo that could be an accessibility issue for wheelchair users and asked the applicant to ensure a clear pathway.
The committee voted to send the request to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation specifying operating hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Councilor Gregory Del Rosario made the motion; Vice Chair Salina Reyes seconded it. Committee members advised the applicant to attend the full council meeting in case other councilors had questions.
