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CC- ACTION ITEM: (1) Consideration of Updating the Culver City Municipal Code Food Truck Regulations, including a Potential Food Truck Permit Program to Regulate the Operations of Food Trucks throughout the City; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: February 23, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Adam Ferguson/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/19/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Deputy Director (02/18/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider updating the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) with respect to food trucks, which may include a food truck permit program to regulate the operations of food trucks throughout the City; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
The CCMC currently requires food truck vendors to obtain a street vendor permit, and a business license. Food truck vendors may not operate within 300 feet of public schools or parks. (CCMC ? 11.09.215.C) Food trucks may operate as part of a special event permit, which are limited to 12 days per calendar year. (CCMC ? 17.520.015.B.1.a.)
During the February 9, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting, residents asked to agendize this discussion regarding food truck vending rules and regulations, specifically as they pertain to vending in or near parks and limits on the number of special events at which such vendors may operate per year. Consensus was received by all Council Members to agendize a discussion with additional information from staff regarding food trucks and potential updates to the CCMC.
Food trucks not only vend prepared foods from vehicles, they also host events and holiday parties. Food trucks can be fo...
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