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Council approves downtown food‑truck pilot, sets pilot zones and permitting requirements
Summary
The council created a temporary pilot program allowing food trucks in designated downtown and private locations, set permitting and an amnesty window, and instructed staff to return with an update before the pilot expires.
The Gilroy City Council on June 2 approved a temporary pilot program to allow food trucks to operate in designated areas of the city while staff completes a comprehensive update to the mobile‑vending ordinance.
Economic Development Manager Victoria Valencia presented the proposal and told the council the pilot is intended to “assess feasibility and public response, ensure land‑use compatibility, evaluate traffic, parking and pedestrian impacts, [and] support economic development and placemaking.” The pilot would remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2025, or until an updated ordinance is adopted.
Under council direction at the meeting, staff will implement these baseline rules for the pilot: vendors must hold a Santa Clara…
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