Regular Item 13.e on June 16, 2026 involves introduction of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 7‑5.04 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code related to catering vehicles, establishing updated standards for catering vehicles operating on public and private property within the City. Council is asked to waive the first reading and schedule adoption of the ordinance at the next regular meeting. Updating the catering vehicle regulations will likely impact food trucks and mobile food vendors, potentially involving new permitting, inspection, enforcement, and compliance processes. While the ordinance itself is a policy action, it may create needs for updated permitting software, inspection scheduling tools, outreach and education materials, and potentially design services for signage or compliance documents. Vendors serving mobile food operations, regulatory compliance, or business licensing can track this change and position solutions that align with the new ordinance once adopted.

Changes will govern catering vehicles on both public and private property, likely requiring updated ...