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City Council Meeting Minutes August 21,2018 Mr. Caldwell reviewed the different Food Establishment Types: Fixed food establishments: restaurants, retail food stores,and bars Mobile food units: food trucks,trailers,and push carts Temporary food establishments: single events,festivals, and celebrations, operates no more than 14 consecutive days Cottage Kitchens: at home production of non-potentially hazardous foods such as breads, cakes, pastries, and canned jams or jellies. Farmer's Markets: a designated location used primarily for the distribution and sale of food directly to consumers by farmers and other producers. Mr. Caldwell provided the number of issued City of San Marcos permits: Fixed Establishments=382 Mobile=32 Temporary 2017=326 Temporary 2018 to date=351 Cottage=Unknown- no permit is required Farmer's Markets= 12 Mr. Caldwell reviewed the State and Local codes. He explained that State code is mandated by State law the Health and Safety Code and the Texas Administrative Code. He explained that the Local code can be more restrictive than state code, but not less restrictive and that modifications that achieve same results of state code can be addressed through variances (Ex: Dining with dogs). Mr. Caldwell provided some local solutions such as having an appointed Event Coordinator for non-profit events which allows for 501c3's to obtain permits for participants. The Cottage Kitchen is a temporary event with concessions for ware washing and food types. The Downtown Association Third Thursday event has required adjustments for 501c3 permits and food manager for the event. School District—Annual permit for school feeding program Cook Off Events—On the spot permitting,and 501c3 permits Sights and Sounds—Batch permitting and meetings with participants Dining with Dogs—variance for companion animals on outdoor patios City of San Marcos Page 2