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Council discusses and carries motion on ice cream truck request in residential area
Summary
Council members added and carried a discussion item about an ice cream truck operating in a Riviera/Ghadilia residential area, reviewed zoning limits (no amplifying equipment, no food trucks in residential districts), and discussed insurance, licensing (short-term peddler's license), hours and fees; the motion carried though the transcript does not include the exact motion wording.
A committee member raised a late addition to the agenda requesting permission for an ice cream truck to operate in the Riviera/Ghadilia residential area. Staff reminded the Council that the city’s current wording prohibits amplifying equipment and states that food trucks are not allowed in residential zoning districts.
Council members and staff discussed whether prepackaged ice cream constitutes a food truck and what permit would apply. The Committee member asked about licensing and whether the vendor had insurance and a license on file; staff said they had collected information similar to what is required for food trucks. The group discussed possible hours (roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and short-term permit options; the transcript records staff referring to a 'pepper\'s license,' which the Council discussed in the context of short-term vendor permits (commonly called a peddler's or transient vendor license).
Members also asked whether background checks and proof of insurance were on file. The staff response was that they had gathered paperwork akin to a food-truck application. Council members suggested piloting a short run and, if the vendor proves popular and manageable, considering a longer authorization later.
After discussion, a Council member moved and a member seconded; the transcript records 'Motion carries.' The transcript does not include the motion text or any roll-call vote; details and any permit conditions were not recorded in the provided transcript.
