The discussion was prompted by concerns over vendors improperly disposing of cooking grease. photo credit: Michelle Marques/KRCBEl Roy’s food truck on Sebastopol Road.
The Santa Rosa City Council is taking a closer look at how the city regulates unpermitted street food vendors, approving a study session before considering whether new local rules are needed.
The discussion was prompted by concerns over vendors improperly disposing of cooking grease. But council members said the issue extends farther than grease disposal and involves a deeper conversation of city, county and state regulations.
Council Member Eddie Alvarez, who represents Roseland — home to many of the city’s food trucks and street vendors — requested the discussion. While many vendors operate with the required permits, city officials say unpermitted vendors remain a growing concern…