Menin introduces Sanchez cleanliness bill and Thomas-Henry fee bill

Also in this package is Introduction 917-A, sponsored by Councilmember Justin Sanchez, would require roadway and sidewalk cafe operators

to ensure that their outdoor setups are clear of trash, debris, graffiti, vermin, food scraps, and unsanitary conditions.

I don't believe Councilmember Sanchez is here, but this is a great bill that really came out of a lot of the conversations that Councilmember Rester, Councilmember Brewer, many of us had with community groups that had raised concerns.

So we really, I think, struck the balance.

balance here between those quality of life concerns and supporting our small businesses.

And then finally in the package, Introduction 918A, sponsored by Councilmember Chanel Thomas-Henry, would allow sidewalk and roadway cafe operators to pay their annual revocable consent fees in quarterly installments to reduce their upfront costs.

And I invite the Councilmember to talk about her bill.