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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Consideration of Creating the Proposed Food Truck Permit Program to Regulate the Operations of Food Trucks Near Parks; and (2) Direction to City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: July 27, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Adam Ferguson/ Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/22/2026)
Department Approval: Thom?s Herrera-Mishler, PRCS Director (06/02/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider creating the proposed food truck permit program to regulate the operations of food trucks near parks; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
The Culver City Municipal Code (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 a discussion regarding potential revisions and updates to the 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.
During the February 23, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting, consensus was received to have the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Commission form an ad hoc subcommittee...
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