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Council asks staff to vet weekly Town Square food-truck proposal; public and business owners warn of harms to downtown
Summary
A private promoter proposed a weekly food-truck event at Town Square Park. Councilors and downtown market organizers raised concerns about competition with local restaurants and Market Night; council directed staff to take the idea to the Town Square ad hoc/special‑events committee and consider smaller pilot trials tied to existing concerts or movie nights.
Murrieta — The City Council on July 1 debated a proposal from a private promoter to run a weekly, year‑round food-truck event at Town Square Park and directed staff to return with a vetted plan after ad hoc committee review.
Assistant City Manager Kristin Crane and Community Services Director Brian Ambrose outlined the proposal: weekly Wednesday events running 5–10 p.m., promoter-managed logistics (trucks, security, cleanup), and an initial request to waive application/permit fees. Staff estimated one-time fees under $2,300 and recurring per-event city costs…
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