Food trucks downtown

Rancho Cantina owner said a Mexican food truck across from his Mexican restaurant is poor judgment and could force staffing cuts with 5-15% margins.

The 17-year-old creator of La Bikina Mexican Cuisine said her truck pays meters, cleans up, keeps limited hours, and isn't meant to compete with restaurants.

A Concord resident said food trucks drew her to Lafayette's businesses and warned cities to think hard before discouraging small businesses.

A lifelong resident said Hummus Bodega is the area's only kosher food option and losing it would alienate the Jewish community.

Cited Lafayette's 'diversity is our strength' slogans and said food trucks offer affordable options for busy families; competition is business as usual.

Speaking for Vibrant Lafayette, backed a pathway for new businesses like food trucks and proposed an economic development program or partnership with the Chamber.

Rev Bistro owner and Chamber board member urged a fair, consistent downtown policy rather than truck-by-truck judgment, citing $20,000-30,000 monthly rents.

Owner of 360 Gourmet Burritos and Oasis Cafe said food trucks near Trader Joe's cut her sales about 35% over six to eight months; asked the Council to act.