For Economic Development Committee June 25, 2026
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
FROM: Paul Guerrero, Economic Development Manager
Title
Proposed Food Truck Event
Body
DISCUSSION
City staff has been working to develop and organize a recurring food truck event in the downtown area. The event is intended to promote a community engagement, support local businesses, activate the downtown district, and provide a family-friendly gathering opportunity for residents and visitors.
On June 2, 2026, the City’s Event Committee received a proposal from Rare Market Nights, who wishes to host a weekly market event downtown on Thursday evenings from 5:00p to 10:00p (see attachment). Rare Market’s has executed these types of events in Redlands and Riverside. The proposed event would be located on Riverside Avenue, include food and merchandise vendors, and would require a street closure between First Street and Rialto Avenue. The proposal required review by the special events committee, including the Police and Fire Departments. Comments and conditions were provided including the preparation of a security and safety plan and identification of any associated public safety costs. Because the proposed market event would occur within the same general downtown area as the event staff has been working on, Staff suggests working with Rare Market Nights to support their efforts in hosting this event downtown instead of creating a separate event.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Committee review the proposed event and provide direction and feedback regarding implantation.