Some rogue vendors found a loophole and used free speech as a reason to not get a permit or abide by the new rules.
“How about everyone else get a permit to talk then because you are talking about free speech,” said William Dorsett, street artist.
The amendments include expressive speech, which means people like jewelry makers, artists and buskers, those are people who perform for donations, are not exempt.The proposal also includes regulations on how loud performances can be, umbrella use and designating free speech locations.” Harrison, who went viral for his street performances when the Padres went to the playoffs last year, says he's tired of being harassed.
“The free speech zone is across the street but it's across from the crowd and on the railroad tracks,” said Harrison. Campbell’s office says the proposed amendments could go to the full council for a vote before the end of the year.This proposal also gets rid of a warning on the first violation. Now, permitted vendors face a $100 dollar fine and unpermitted vendors face a $250 fine.
Also under first-time offenses, if the vendor is deemed to be a public health or safety risk, such as selling food without a health permit, could result in shutting down their operation and seizing their goods and equipment.Chief David Nisleit says it's difficult to cite illegal vendors because they won’t cooperate or give their name.The Padres and Gaslamp, East Village and Little Italy business districts also voiced their support for the amendments.
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