HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2022-021 Adopt LL 2 of 2022 Adopt Food truckMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, February 14, 2022
TB Resolution 2022 - 021: A Local Lawadding Chapter 202 to the Townof Ithaca Code, titled “Food Trucks”
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Code currently does not regulate food truck operations; and
Whereas, food trucks continue to grow in popularity as a source of prepared food; and
Whereas,the Planning Committee discussed the proposal to regulate food truck operations in the town at their July and August 2020 meetings;and
Whereas the Planning Committee reviewed and revised the draft local law, which regulates how food trucks can operate in the town, at their February, April, October, and December 2021
meetings and referred it to the Town Board; and
Whereas, the Town Board discussed the proposed local law at its meeting on January 10, 2022, and scheduled a public hearing for February 14, 2022,to hear comments from all interested
parties, which was legally publicized and held; and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617,adoption of said local law is aType II Action,because
food trucks are considered minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent impact on theenvironment(Section 617.5(c)(21), and adoption of said local law constitutes routine
or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment(Section 617.5(c)(26), and is related
to inspections and licensing activities relating to the qualifications of individuals or businesses to engage in their business or profession (Section 617.5(c)30);and
Whereas, the Town Board finds that the proposed local law willfurther the health and welfare of the community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law2 of 2022 entitled A Local Law Adding Chapter 202 to the Town of Ithaca Code, titled “Food Trucks.”
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Bleiwas, Johnson, Howe, Goodman, Rosen, and Levine