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PlanningBoard | 2011-11-28 | 8 | President Ezzy-Ashcraft closed the public comment period. President Ezzy Ashcraft mentioned that in a recent newspaper article stated the following concerns regarding the Food Trucks: 1. The law does not limit the number of trucks that can operate in a specific location. 2. Authorities are not enforcing time limits for how long a truck can park or prohibiting the trucks from selling in front of existing restaurants. She stated that it seems that it is easier for the trucks to open and operate than brick and mortar restaurants. She asked if suggested renewal process is the same as applied to the restaurants. Ms. Ott stated that it is a completely different process because generally Use Permits do not have a time limit or renewal. The City feels that if there are no problems with a certain vendor they should not have to go through the entire process every year. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if the City should regulate the number of trucks that can be at a particular location at one time. Ms. Ott stated that should that become an issue the program can be revisited and amended. She also stated that currently under state law the trucks can legally operate in the public right away and the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) is inconsistent with that law and if the City doesn't regulate the trucks they can, by law, park in public spaces. Board member Zuppan stated that she is concerned that the other business associations were not consulted. She also stated that she actually spoke to the Harbor Bay Business Park and they didn't know about their area being slated as a Food Truck area. Vice President Autorino stated that there are currently food trucks out at the business park on a daily basis. Board member Burton stated that it appears the reason for the introduction of the trucks is to service under served areas in the City. He also sees them as a way to attract new customers to an existing commercial area in need of patronage and for the local restaurants and businesses to test out a new market in a new area. He feels that having the trucks banned on Webster Street and Park Street should be removed because they are missing a great opportunity to bring people to those districts. Ms. Ott stated that it is not a ban because vendors can still park in the public areas. The ban on private property in those districts was due to concerns by WABA and PSBA. Ms. Ott summarized the Planning Board recommendations: Review the restrictions regarding parks and schools. Return to the Planning Board in a year to review the program. Approved Meeting Minutes 11/28/11 Page 8 of 11 | PlanningBoard/2011-11-28.pdf |