RE__AB_339_Compliance_Check__Farmers_Market_Prepared_and_Pre-packaged_Food_Vendors.pdf

From: Sarah Rebensdorf To: Tina Saloutos; Grace Quitzon; Doris Mejia Cc: Teresa Villa Subject: RE: AB 339 Compliance Check: Farmers Market Prepared and Pre-packaged Food Vendors Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 8:32:00 AM Attachments: image001.png

This RFP does not require notification to any of our bargaining groups.

Thanks, Sarah

From: Tina Saloutos <Tina.Saloutos@santamonica.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2026 7:40 AM To: Grace Quitzon <Grace.Quitzon@santamonica.gov>; Sarah Rebensdorf <Sarah.Rebensdorf@santamonica.gov>; Doris Mejia <Doris.Mejia@santamonica.gov> Cc: Teresa Villa <Teresa.Villa@santamonica.gov> Subject: AB 339 Compliance Check: Farmers Market Prepared and Pre-packaged Food Vendors

Good Morning HR Team, I am reaching out to ensure compliance with AB339 requisitions for the Farmers Market Prepared and Pre Packaged Food RFP. Kindly advise if the scope of work (SOW) encompasses any work within recognized employee organization classifications. At a cursory review, it does not appear that it does, but we will await your determination before advancing further. Looking forward to your response by COB March 13th.

Scope of Work:

Vendor shall provide prepared and/or prepackaged food services at a Santa Monica Farmer's Market location (Main Street and/or Pico Market) General requirements:

A.

a. Prepared and pre-packaged foods vendors should offer:

i. A variety of high-quality foods that provide the best value and selection for customers,

ii. Complement the current local offerings and are unique.

b. Prepared and pre-packaged foods that duplicate existing product offerings sold as processed agricultural products in the agricultural section of the farmers markets may not be considered. These include but are not limited to:

i. Juices,

ii. Jams and jellies,

iii. Salsa,

iv. Pickles, mailto:Sarah.Rebensdorf@santamonica.gov mailto:Tina.Saloutos@santamonica.gov mailto:Grace.Quitzon@santamonica.gov mailto:Doris.Mejia@santamonica.gov mailto:Teresa.Villa@santamonica.gov

v. Shelled nuts,

vi. Nut butters,

vii. Oils,

viii. Milks,

ix. Cheeses and processed dairy products,

x. Dried fruits and

xi. Dried meats

Specifications A. Specifications

a. Rates, fees and billing policies are set forth in the Santa Monica Farmers Market Rules, Regulations and Policy Guide (Attachment F). Fees are subject to change as determined by market management. Stall Fees listed are per market attended.

b. Prepared and pre-packaged food vendor stall fees per market attended are equal to 12% of gross daily sales paid to the City of Santa Monica. In addition to the stall fee vendors pay a legislative fee for each market attended, which is remitted to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the administration and regulation of Certified Farmers Markets. Stall fees are determined by the CDFA and will be charged accordingly.

c. Public Health Requirements and Permits for SMFMS require all selected prepared food vendors to produce, package, store and/or clean their products in a Certified Commercial Kitchen.

d. Selected vendors will be responsible for providing and maintaining all equipment necessary to operate their business including canopies, propane, cooking and cleaning equipment, extension cords, etc. as well as overseeing daily operation, management and customer satisfaction at their booth.

i. A three-compartment sink will be made available for use by vendors at the Pico and Main Street Markets.

e. Some stall spaces may not allow for parking within the market. In this case, vendors will off load and park vehicles in designated off-site locations. Vendors and employees shall not park adjacent to the market at meters or in the neighborhood. Vendors are required to maintain selling spaces in a clean, safe and sanitary manner during the course of the market, including protecting the pavement from drips from vehicles and/or food prepared or sold in the stall space. Vendors are responsible for bagging and placing trash in appropriate dumpsters and disposing of wastewater (from sampling set up, handwashing or cooking) in the sewer system or transporting offsite at market close.

Wastewater may not be dumped in the street, planters or storm drains.

B. NOT PERMITTED:

a. Single-use disposable containers intended for serving or transporting prepared, ready-to-eat food or beverages including cups, plates, trays, bowls, hinged or lidded containers, straws, cup lids and utensils must all be recyclable or compostable.

Bioplastics are not permitted per the City of Santa Monica Disposable Food Service Ware ordinance.

b. GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) products are strictly prohibited at Santa Monica Farmers Markets

c. No Pre-emptive use of antibiotics or hormones to promote growth (prohibited)

Best regards

Tina Saloutos Principal Buyer (310) 458-2201 x 2759 santamonica.gov Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Subscribe to City of Santa Monica Email Updates https://www.santamonica.gov/ https://www.facebook.com/cityofsantamonica/ https://twitter.com/santamonicacity https://www.instagram.com/cityofsantamonica https://smgov.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=a5d6f52c79917c7b57cc5cef0&id=8df381560e