City Hall has issued a request for proposals that opens the bidding process for the sites currently occupied by Perry’s Beach Cafe and Rentals, four beach concession stands that have been a trademark of Santa Monica for more than 25 years. Officials say it’s all part of a basic, legal procedure that ensures the best possible mix of businesses in Santa Monica; the owner of Perry’s contends the request invites large food-service chains to sweep away his company.
So this week, Q-line wants to know, “What business(es) would you like to see in the space currently occupied by Perry’s stands? Should things stay as they are, or would you like to see a change?”
Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your responses in the weekend edition. Please try to limit your comments to a minute or less.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 15, 2005. Read the original PDF.