CITY OF PICO RIVERA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 6767 PASSONS BLVD. P.O. BOX 1016 PICO RIVERA, CA 90660 WWW.PICO-RIVERA.ORG

Wednesdays, April 6 - August 31, 2022; at Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Blvd., 5PM - 9PM

If Certified Farmer, Please attach employee letter

$35 or 10% (whichever is greater) and $2/ Market, Agriculture Fee

Required Information: Applicants must include or check mark N/A for non-applicable.

City of Pico Rivera, it’s officials, employees, and agents as additionally

(Operations, Safety, Fees, and Admission)

1. This Market is held weekly, rain or shine. In the event that weather conditions or other circumstances require the market to be

canceled, the Market Manager will do so at their own discretion.

2. Vendors are solely responsible to comply with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture of Health and any

other government agency in the city where the Farmers Market is held. Any fine incurred by these agencies for violations must be paid by the vendor.

3. The Market Manager reserves the right to refuse any vendor from selling items at the market that do not comply with market

rules and policies, or vendors who have not been approved for the Market by the City of Pico Rivera Parks and Recreation Department.

4. Farmers/vendors must set-up in the designated area assigned by the Market Manager. The Certified and Non-Certified

Sections of the Market are clearly marked and characterized by signage.

5. Any complaints must be emailed to Efrain Lee, Recreation Supervisor, at elee@pico-rivera.org

6. Vendors must arrive at least (30 minutes) prior to the Market opening, and must not leave until after the market has closed and

is safe to exit without endangering pedestrians, vendors, or other vehicles.

7. Vendors are responsible for cleaning their work area at the end of each market. The area must be left cleared of all trash

before leaving the premises. Vendors are required to bring their own broom, dustpan and trash can to the market. Do not use the trash cans used designated for customers. Vendors that do not clean their area may be charged $25.00 fee due at the end of the Market.

Vendors are required to carry the following safety equipment to the market:

A. The proper number of approved 20 lbs. canopy weights, with bungee cords, ties downs or zip ties (1 weight per leg B. First aid kit; fire approved canopy; and fire extinguisher if cooking with a flame. C. FOOD SAMPLING: Vendors offering food samples must use sneeze guards that comply with the Los Angeles County Health Department Regulations. D. APPROVED TENTS: Vendors must provide documentation showing that tents are flame retardant and are in compliance with Los Angeles County Fire Department standards. E. All vendors must bring their own 25’ or 50’ 12/3 gauge extension cord, triple tap adapter and lights for their booths. F. Vendors will be allowed 100 watts maximum for lighting their booth. G. Farmers will be allowed 200 watts maximum for lighting their booth.

9. Vendor fees must be paid at the end of each market day. All fees paid are non-refundable. Fees are subject to change. In the

event that there is a fee change, notice of the change will be given to all Market vendors, and the change will take effect in the following quarter.

10. All vendors that do not arrive 30 minutes prior to the Market opening are considered late and must pay a $10 late fee. This fee

must be paid at the end of the Market along with any other fees and the vendor fees. Vendors that arrive late three times or more or fail to pay the late or cleaning fee may be removed from the Market at the Market Manager’s sole discretion.

11. This Market operates on an “Honor System” basis with its vendors. Vendor integrity alone determines the effectiveness of this

system. We hold all vendors accountable for providing accurate sales recording. Failure to do so will affect vendors as a whole. Please honor your word and allow this system to work to avoid paying higher Market fees in the future.

12. If a vendor does not have the proper weights required, a fee of $5/ pre weight will be assessed at the end of the Market.

13. All unpaid vendor fees must be paid in full prior to returning to the Market. Once a payment has been received a space will be

provided based on the availability. No space is guaranteed.

14. All vendors are subject to fill out a sales invoice at the end of each Market, and deliver the invoice along with payment, if owed

to the Market Manager BEFORE breaking down their tent. Farmers must properly report their product load on the sales invoice for each market.

15. Vendors are subject to sales audits by the market Manager without notice. Any underpayment found must be remedied in full

by the vendor within 5 days of such audit and may subject to a fine of up to (10%) of the amount of underpayment, and may result in being removed from the Market.

16. Any vehicles used must carry vehicle insurance (if you driver into or out of the market at any time The City of Pico Rivera is

not responsible for any damage to vendor’s equipment or vehicles.

17. Items that may constitute trademark, patent, or copyright infringement is prohibited unless provided with proper consent. Sale

of items that maybe considered counterfeit or misrepresenting of any kind are prohibited.

18. Smoking is not permitted in the public buildings, and parks within the City boundaries per City Municipal Code 1079 section

19. In order to keep the visual integrity of our markets, all vendors must provide a clean presentable 10’x10’ canopy. (Non-relevant

titles, stains or non-related designs on canopies) Vendors must also provide their own 25’ to 50’12/3 heavy-duty electrical cord and triple tap adapter and lights for their booth. Please see complete Rules and Regulations for more details.

ADMISSION OF A PRODUCER to the Market is based on the following specification:

A. Producer’s positive or negative history of compliance with state and local government and Market rules and regulations. B. Producer’s history of market participation when practical, significant weight, priority and preferences should be given to member growers returning from previous seasons. C. The competitive availability and number of sellers of producers’ products present within the Market. If practical, monopolies should be avoided. D. Whether the present number of sellers of producer’s product is adequately supplying consumer demand. E. The number of unreserved spaces and other limitations of the Market. Period of attendance time and limitations of type and quantity of product allowed may condition admission of a producer.

ADMISSION OF A PRODUCER’S PRODUCTS to the market is based on the following specifications: 21.

A. Producer’s history of selling such product within or adjacent to the Market. When practical, significant weight and preferences should be given to products sold by producer in previous seasons. B. The present competitive availability (number of sellers) of producers product within or adjacent to the Market. If practical, exclusive possession or control of supply and excessive possession or control of supply and excessive amounts of product should be avoided. C. Whether the present sellers or producer’s product are adequately supplying consumer demand. D. The type of relative quality of product intended to be offered for sale by producer. Field run produce shall be encouraged. Culls or lowest grade only sales shale not be allowed. At the most, 10% of the produce intended for sale by the producer shall be less than number 2 grade. Certified producer must not provide proof of current certificates from the county of origin, along with the vendor application. Certified producers by more than two other certificate will not be accepted.

CERTIFIED PRODUCER RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. A certified producer shall not represent, nor be present by more than two other certified agricultural producer’s in a 12-month period.

B. Each certified producer’s certified products to be sold or offered for sale shall appear on the certificate of the certified producer that is conducting sales at the point of sale.

C. The name of the certified producer whom another certified producer is selling shall appear on the certificate of the certified producer that conducting the sales at a certified farmer’s market.

D. The name of the certified producer who selling the products of another certified producer shall appear on the certificate of the person or entity for which the certified producer is selling.

E. The certified producer selling for another certified producer shall be selling or offering for sale, at the same certified farmers’ on the same day, certified agricultural products which the certified producer conducting the sales has produced and which are in greater volume than the volume offered for sale for the other certified producer. For purposes of this section, the volume shall be measured by the weight or dollar value of the products at the time and point of sale. This volume requirement shall apply only at the beginning of each day of sale.

F. The producer applying for certification shall obtain and submit to the agricultural commissioner, prior to certification, written authority from said other certified producers to sell on their behalf.

G. Commission sales and buying and selling between certified producers is prohibited. Any payment made for service of one certified producer selling for another certified producer shall not be related to the volume or value of the products sold.

H. The market manager may prohibit or otherwise establish rules regarding sales permitted under this subsection that are more restrictive, provided that such prohibited or restriction is contained in the Market’s written rules and regulations.

I. A certified producer who sells certified agricultural products on behalf of another certified producer or whose products are sold by another producer at a certified farmers’ market shall keep for a period of not less than three years, the following records relating to such products:

1. Date of transfer to seller and accurate amount of products, by weight, dry measure, or count, transferred. Each separate product and amount shall be recorded.

2. Date of sale and accurate amount of products, by weight, dry measure, or count, sold. Each separate product and amount shall be recorded according to variety.

3. Names of both certified producers involved.

J. A certified producer subject to this subdivision shall produce, for inspection, records required by this section upon demand of a representative of the department or county agricultural commissioner.

K. Should any certified producer fail to follow these rules, and/or fails to provide proper certification, they will be immediately removed from the market until corrections have been made. Any employee of certified producer that does not have the proper employee paper work, or fails to comply with the market rules, will also be removed from the market until corrections have been made

Hold Harmless Agreement: 23. I agree to waive and release the City of Pico Rivera and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all

claims, cost liabilities, expenses or judgments, including attorney fees and court cost arising from my (or my organization) participation in the City’s recreation program or any illness or injury resulting there from, and hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Pico Rivera from and against any and all such claims, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, expect for illness and injury resulting directly from willful misconduct on part of the City or its employees. I understand and agree that by signing this waiver, I am freeing the City of Pico Rivera and its employees, officers, or agents from any liability resulting from my (or my organization) participation in this event or activity. I hereby represent that I understand and am familiar with the nature of the activities in which I (or my organization) will participate in this recreation program. I personally read and understand this release.

24. I give my permission to the City of Pico Rivera to photograph/ video tape me or my groups participating in the programs for the

use in the City of Pico Rivera publicity. I personally read and understand this release.

I personally have read, and understand the Agreement Terms and Conditions. I/My Business/Organization will abide by the agreement terms and conditions that the City of Pico Rivera have put in place.

I agree that my acceptance as a vendor in any of the City of Pico Rivera's events is a determination that is made at the sole discretion of the City of Pico Rivera. If I am accepted as a vendor, I agree to indemnify and hold the location, their agents, employees, representatives, and City of Pico Rivera from any liability that may be incurred by virtue of participation in the City of Pico Rivera's event. I grant the City of Pico Rivera permission for the uncompensated use of my name and picture in print, telecast, broadcast media accounts, or social media accounts of the City of Pico Rivera. Violation of any of the policies, rules or regulations may result in forfeiture of fees and/or removal from current and future events. By signing below certifies that I have read/ understand and received a copy of polices, rules, and regulations.