PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
8.27 OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC)
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 | ITEM 5.3
INTRODUCTION
Due to an increased interest in participation by food vendors in City events organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, staff have identified amendments to the Lathrop Municipal Code.
The LMC Sections are:
• Section 8.27.020 “Definitions”
• Section 8.27.040 “Grounds for denial of a permit or license” • Section 8.27.050 “Location of motorized food wagons for vending in the public right-ofway” SECTION 8.27.020
DEFINITIONS
Staff is proposing the following amendments to the LMC Section 8.27.020 – Definitions:
The addition of “Temporary Food Vendor” as section 8.27.020 is intended to define the term. • “Temporary Food Vendors” means any food vendor that sells food and beverage at events for a limited time and fall under the terms and conditions of San Joaquin County Environmental Health temporary event applications. San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department Temporary Food Vendor information can be found at https://www.sjgov.org/docs/default-source/environmental-health-documents/food-andrestaurants/temporary-event-application.pdf.
SECTION 8.27.040
GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE
Staff is proposing the following amendments to the LMC Section 8.27.040- Grounds for denial of a permit or license:
The addition of verbiage is intended to clarify grounds for denying participation wherein the City of Lathrop is the Event Coordinator.
• Temporary Food Vendors that prepare or cook “potentially hazardous foods”, as defined by San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department on the Temporary Food Vendor Application available on the website provided in section 8.27.020 under “Temporary Food Vendors”, from anything other than a motorized food wagon will not be permitted to participate in City-hosted events.
SECTION 8.27.050
LOCATION OF MOTORIZED FOOD WAGONS FOR VENDING IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Staff is proposing the following amendments to the LMC Section 8.27.050 Location of Motorized Food Wagons for Vending in Public Right-of-Way:
The addition of verbiage is intended to stop venders from utilizing City parks, facilities or parking lots without proper permitting through the Finance Department to ensure that vendors have a Lathrop Business License, San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department permits, Lathrop Manteca Fire Department Inspection, and/or any additional permits required by state and local law or unless they are permitted to participate in a City-hosted event. • 8.27.050 N. Vending within any City park, park facility, or parking lot is prohibited without prior City approval and the issuance of all required permits. Required permits include, but are not limited to, a valid Lathrop Business License, applicable San Joaquin County Environmental Health permits, a Lathrop Manteca Fire District inspection, and any additional permits mandated by state or local law. This section does not apply to vendors who are permitted to participate in a City hosted event.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the following actions:
• Hold a Public Hearing
• Conduct First Reading and Introduction of amendments to Chapter 8.27 of the Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC)