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PlanningBoard | 2011-11-28 | 7 | Mr. Fonstein stated that staff consulted many local jurisdictions which allow the food trucks. He mentioned that what makes them successful are the local restaurants and business associations. Board member Burton stated that he has heard the biggest complaint from operators of the trucks is the onerous process that cities put them through both costly and lengthy. He asked how the City of Alameda's process addresses that concern. Mr. Fonstein stated that the City has spoken to Off the Grid, a San Francisco-based company that specializes in organizing regular and special food truck events to look at the process and advise on how to streamline it. Jennifer Ott, Chief Financial Officer for Alameda Point, stated that the fees are consistent or below that of other jurisdictions. Board member Kohlstrand inquired how the food trucks are going to work at South Shore Center with all of the current restaurants on the property. Brad Witt, General Manager of South Shore Center stated that they have brought in food trucks in the past and it is restricted so that the trucks do not compete with the existing restaurants. President Ezzy-Ashcraft opened the public comment period. Ken Dorrance, resident and local restaurant owner, spoke in opposition of the Food Trucks stating that he is concerned that the trucks will take business away from his establishments. Mary Anderson, resident, spoke in opposition of the Food Trucks because she feels that the trucks will hurt the existing businesses in Alameda. She feels that all of the businesses affected by this should be consulted. She also was concerned with the waste generated at the trucks. Board member Zuppan stated that the only business associations consulted on the program were West Alameda Business Association (WABA) and Park Street Business Association (PSBA) and she is concern that the other business associations were not Jon Spangler, resident, spoke in favor of the Food Trucks citing that as a bicyclist the trucks Are very convenient. Carol Gottstein, resident, spoke in favor of the Food Trucks citing that the events being held in the Bay Area attract people from all over. She also stated that with limited mobility the trucks are very convenient. Jim Strehlow, resident, stated that he believes the local restaurants should be given top priority to have trucks in Alameda. Approved Meeting Minutes 11/28/11 Page 7 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2011-11-28.pdf |