Meeting Summary
The city council held a study session to discuss proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding mobile food truck regulations, primarily in response to Oklahoma House Bill 1076, effective November 1st. The discussion covered compliance with state law, operational guidelines for food trucks on municipal, private, and residential properties, and adjustments to licensing fees to align with state requirements.
Financial Matters
Mobile Food Vendor Licensing Fees
Discussion on adjusting temporary permit fees to comply with HB 1076, which mandates that fees cover only administrative costs. Proposed changes include lowering the 30-day permit fee from $50 to $30 and the 180-day permit fee from $250 to $40. The annual fee remains $50, and a new $10 Park Food Vendor permit fee was introduced. Renewal fees are to be the same as original permit fees.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Further discussion on all city licensure fees, including mobile food vendor fees, to be held in a future council meeting or committee (BOCA or Finance Committee).
- In-depth discussion on the ability to lease city-owned public parking spaces (metered street parking, parking lots, unused corners) for food trucks, including infrastructure needs like power and water hookups.
Deadlines
- State legislation (Oklahoma House Bill 1076 and state fire marshal regulations) effective November 1st.
Watch For
- Ordinance amendments for mobile food truck regulations to be presented for first reading consideration at September council meetings.
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding regulations for mobile food trucks as it relates to Oklahoma House Bill 1076
Presentation by the legal department on updates to city ordinances concerning mobile food vendors, necessitated by new state legislation (HB 1076 and state fire marshal regulations) effective November 1st. The updates aim to ensure city regulations are consistent with state law, including definitions, operational areas, and licensing requirements.