TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager
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Discussion of Concept for Weekly Food Truck Event at Town Square Park
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RECOMMENDATION
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Review and discuss the preliminary concept for a weekly food truck event at Town Square Park and provide direction to staff.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 3, 2025, the City Council voted to reinstate the Town Square Park Amphitheater and Signature Events Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. Mayor Warren and Council Member Holliday were appointed by the City Council to serve on the Subcommittee (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Foster and promote an engaged, connected and caring community.
DISCUSSION
The City of Murrieta (City) was recently approached by Wanderlust Events about the possibility of hosting a weekly food truck event in the Town Square Park. The event organizer hosts similar events in Hemet and Banning.
Elements of the vision include:
* Weekly event to be held on Wednesday evenings year-round, encompassing the hours of 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including time for set-up (2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and tear-down (10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
* Food trucks would be set-up on the loop road of Town Square Park. The amphitheater stage would not be used for this event.
* The event organizer would make all arrangements for the food trucks and be responsible for all other components, such as set-up, tear-down, tables, chairs, marketing, trash collection and disposal, security, Health Department requirements for food safety, and ensuring vendors have business licenses and insurance.
* The park restrooms and large overhead lights would be used for the event.
* The event organizer would like all fees and deposits for use of the Town Square Park to be waived.
Per the City's adopted fee schedule, the estimated value of fees and deposits for this event are as follows:
o One-Time Fees - $2,224.89
* Ap...
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