STREET TRADING MANAGEMENT A PILOT MODEL WITHIN A CITY

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

C

PREPARED BY: URBAN GENESIS MANAGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. THE BACKGROUND

2. CURRENT CID STRUCTURE AS PER GUIDING LEGISLATION

3. WHAT THE CURRENT CID STRUCTURE IS AIMING TO ACHIEVE

4. CURRENT STREET TRADER LAYOUT MAP IN THE RID

5. CURRENT OPERATIONAL SERVICES DEPLOYMENT IN THE RID

6. CURRENT CID SERVICE PROVISION AS PER BUSINESS PLAN IN THE RID

7. CURRENT STREET TRADER NUMBER ALLOCATION IN THE RID

8. CURRENT STREET TRADING MANAGEMENT MODEL IN THE RID

9. THE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH USED

10.KEY GOALS FOR STREET TRADER SUCCESS

11. STREET TRADING MANAGEMENT MODEL PILOT WITHIN A CITY IMPROVEMENT

DISTRICT – RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

12.THE PROPOSED STREET TRADING MODEL NOT IN A CID

13.PROPOSED CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MODEL STREET TRADING PROJECT PLAN

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“The informal sector has gained prominence in developing countries during the past two decades, mainly as a result of the formal sector’s inability to absorb growing populations and an increasing number of individuals hoping to secure an income through self-employment in the informal sector.” – (Anele Horn 2011)

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BACKGROUND

• Studied past street trading management experience in the inner city from 1940 until 2014 and noted the Success – Failures – Challenges. Key strategic planning documents of City of Johannesburg (CoJ) were also studied.

• Spoke to all stakeholders directly and indirectly. Stakeholders include:a) Tradersb) CoJc) Property Ownersd) Residents / Tenantse) NGOs

• Agglomerated - ideas, suggestions, comments and contributions of stakeholders.

• Studied the most recent Central Johannesburg Partnership (CJP) model within the City Improvement Districts (CIDs) – facilitated by the CJP and currently implemented by Urban Genesis Management (UGM). Noted Success – Failures – Challenges.

• Developed a Draft Street Trading Pilot Management Model. 3

CURRENT CID STRUCTURE AS PER GUIDING LEGISLATIONCity Improvement Districts are guided by the following pieces of legislation:

1. Gauteng City Improvement District Act, No. 12 Of 19972. The Companies Act, No. 71of 2008

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WHAT THE CURRENT CID STRUCTURE IS AIMING TO ACHIEVE

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Totally Integrated

Place

Theme Story

Vibrant Activity

Attractive Street Life

Attractive Public Space

Welcoming Public Spaces

Clean & Safe

Exceptional Experience

Sustainable Urban Management

Creating an environment for investment

CURRENT STREET TRADING LAYOUT MAP IN THE RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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CURRENT OPERATIONAL SERVICES DEPLOYMENT IN THE RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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CURRENT STREET TRADER NUMBER ALLOCATION IN THE RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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Out of the 1300 street traders within Inner City Improvement Districts, the Retail Improvement District represents 53% of the total number.

It contains:

693 Traders29 Streets and;22 City Blocks

CURRENT SERVICE PROVISION AS PER BUSINESS PLAN IN THE RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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PROBABLE SERVICE PROVISION WITHOUT

STREET TRADER INFLUENCE

CURRENT SERVICE PROVISION WITH

STREET TRADER INFLUENCE

MANAGEMENT:• 1 City Improvement District Manager• 1 City Improvement District Supervisor

MANAGEMENT:• 1 City Improvement District Manager• 1 City Improvement District Supervisor• 1 INFORMAL TRADER OPERATIONAL

MANAGER

PUBLIC SAFETY/SECURITY:• A total of 18 Public Safety Ambassadors

PUBLIC SAFETY/SECURITY:• A TOTAL OF 24 PUBLIC SAFETY

AMBASSADORS (Additional 6 Public Safety Ambassadors)

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE:• A total of 13 Cleaning Ambassadors

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE:• A TOTAL OF 21 CLEANING

AMBASSADORS (Additional 8 Cleaning Ambassadors)

MARKETING:• Is done as per the approved Business

Plan

MARKETING:• INFORMAL TRADING RESULTS TO

NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

CURRENT STREET TRADING MANAGEMENT MODEL IN THE RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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CoJ not really a Partner.No Arbitration Body for Traders.

Traders Representation ‘Not Ideal’. Traders do not Contribute Financially.

No Formal Structure of Trader Engagement.

DESPITE THE LISTED ISSUES CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS HAVE MANAGED TO MAKE IT WORK

THE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH USED

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The main goal is to achieve sustainable and regulated street trader management. This includes planned, designed and managed spaces.

The framework used to develop the model is based on:

KEY GOALS FOR STREET TRADER SUCCESS ALL STAKEHOLDERS SHARED THESE COMMON VIEWS:

1. Corporate Governance and Financial Transparency

2. Clear Institutional Structures for:- Decision Marking- Communication- Review - Recourse- Arbitration- Representation

3. Roles and Responsibilities of all Stakeholders (Street Traders, CoJ, Property Owners, MOE’s, JMPD, SAPS and other relevant stakeholders).

4. Standard Rules and Regulations – (With time - ideally applicable across the whole Metropolitan).

- Qualification process for trading.- Code of Conduct.- Rental Fee/Cost.- Service to be provided.- Recourse.- Arbitration.

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PROPOSED STREET TRADING MANAGEMENT MODEL PILOT IN A CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

RETAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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STREET TRADING MODEL NOT IN A CID

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PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN

TASK COMMENT/ DELIVERABLES

PILOT APPROVALAMENDMENTS TO PILOT

PRESENTATION TO COJ DED TASK TEAM 17TH MARCH 2015

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTTRADER REGISTRATION - VERFICATIONESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMAL TRADERS COMMITTEE

TO COMENCE AFTER PRESENTATION TO CoJ DED

PILOT MODEL FINALISATION – WORKING WITH COMMITTEE• RESEARCH FINALISATION - DETAILED PRECINCT• ANALYSIS SPATIAL PLAN AND CARRYING CAPACITY• IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF DETAILED

AREA ISSUES

TBC – AGREED BY THE STREET TRADING COMMITTEE FOLLOWED BY STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION – CoJ STREET TRADER RESEARCH BE INCLUDED

ENGAGEMENT WITH TRADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS• DISCUSSIONS• APPROVAL OF PILOT RULES AND REGULATION• TRADER REGISTRATION

TBC – AGREED BY THE STREET TRADING COMMITTEE FOLLOWED BY STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION – CoJ STREET TRADER RESEARCH BE INCLUDED

PILOT IMPLEMENTATION – AGREED PLAN• COLLECT RENTALS• 1ST ROLLOUT OF SERVICES

TBC – AGREED BY THE STREET TRADING COMMITTEE FOLLOWED BY STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION – CoJ STREET TRADER RESEARCH IN INCLUDED

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DISCUSSION

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