SUBJECT: Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Food Trucks in Fixed Locations Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the: Acceptance, processing, approval, or issuance of any new permits, entitlements, approvals, or land use authorizations for food trucks operating in fixed locations pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Chapter 20.44.020. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Temporary Moratorium and Amend Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 20.44.020; and, B. Adopting Ordinance 2593, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, establishing a temporary moratorium on new approvals for food trucks in fixed locations, pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Chapter 20.44.020, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858; or, C. Directing staff to study and return with proposed amendments to Merced Municipal Code to establish a comprehensive framework governing food truck fixed locations.

Action Items Agenda Ready Introduced June 8, 2026

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: June 8, 2026
On agenda: July 20, 2026

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