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Josephine amends food-truck pilot: earlier starts, two full-day slots and reduced fees approved
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Summary
After vendor and council concern about start times, fees and scheduling gaps, the council approved a revised food-truck pilot license (two full-day and two part-day slots), set hours that allow early-morning vendors and adopted initial fees of $10 per part-day block and $20 per full day.
The Josephine City Council approved changes to a proposed food-truck pilot program for the city-park pad after an extended discussion that balanced vendor needs, enforcement and park operations.
City planner Miguel McLean presented the draft license and rules, saying staff had used vendor surveys to shape initial time-block proposals. Several council members and a prospective vendor who said she is in the process of buying a truck argued the original blocks—starting at mid-morning—would exclude coffee and breakfast vendors. That council member declared a potential conflict, noting she was considering purchasing a truck and asked whether she should recuse herself; she was advised to follow standard conflict rules.
Council ultimately amended the program structure: two slots will be available as full-day reservations and two as part-day blocks. Hours were revised to allow morning service (start as early as 05:30) with a midday break; an example schedule discussed was 05:30–14:00 and 14:30–23:00. Fees were set in the motion at $10 per part-day block and $20 for a full day during the pilot; staff will create an automated scheduling module and a reservation system, and will monitor vendor participation. Miguel McLean told the council staff would revisit the block structure if the arrangement proved unsuitable for vendor needs.
The council also discussed operational details: whether overnight trailer storage should be permitted in limited cases, how many truck spots to provide (staff recommended starting with four), cleanup and deposit requirements, and enforcement if vendors left trash. Council members suggested a refundable cleaning deposit or adjusting fees; staff said vendors had generally indicated the proposed fee was acceptable and that staff could modify terms after a trial period.
The motion to approve the pilot program rules with the adjustments described carried on a council vote. Staff was directed to finalize the exhibit scheduling, add the revised hours and fee structure to the license agreement, and return with any needed edits after vendor consultation.
