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CityCouncil | 2011-12-20 | 9 | Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Mr. Wick would have the ability to chose the type of food trucks at the South Shore Center in order not to compete with other establishments, to which Mr. Wick responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Mr. Wick would utilize food trucks for special events or on a re-occurring basis. Mr. Wick responded food trucks would be used for summer music concerts or special events; stated the matter would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether food trucks would be restricted to Alameda Point, the College of Alameda, South Shore Shopping Center, and the Marina Village and Harbor Bay Business Parks. The Chief Operating Officer responded the five areas would be used for off-street locations not regulated by the State Vehicle Code; the State Vehicle Code states that food trucks cannot be prohibited, but can be regulated on public streets for health and life safety issues. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether if nothing is done tonight, could a food truck set up shop on Park Street as long as it has a legal parking space and does not encroach on the sidewalk, to which the Chief Operating Officer responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether permits would be good for one year. The Chief Operating Officer responded in the affirmative; stated an administrative review would be conducted after a year. Mayor Gilmore inquired how food trucks would not create a disincentive for brick and mortar businesses wishing to relocate at Alameda Point. The City Manager responded Anaheim is struggling with the issue; there should be a clearer legal landscape on which to operate by the time the City deals with Alameda Point. Councilmember Johnson questioned whether food trucks would be flooding into Alameda; inquired whether food trucks would pay sales tax, to which the Chief Operating Officer responded that she believes so, but would check. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether South Shore Shopping Center would be the holder of the permit, to which the Chief Operating Officer responded maybe. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the land owner would not be required to take out a permit, to which the Chief Operating Officer responded in the affirmative; stated the property owner would need to agree to allow use of the property. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 20, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-12-20.pdf |