AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2019-13, on the first of two readings, updating and revising Chapter 18, Article 3, Food Establishments and Food Vending Machines, of the City Code by repealing the current provisions and replacing them with provisions consistent with State law governing food establishments; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 16, 2019
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement - Environmental Health
Amount & Source of Funding N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: The original local food code amendments were passed in 2003. A Council work session was held on August 21, 2018 and a second council work session was held on April 2, 2019.
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): N/A
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
The state law referred to as the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) were revised in 2015. The City of San Marcos Environmental Health Division proposes changes to our local code of ordinances, food establishments section, to better align with the current state law. There is no redline of the original 2003 existing code. The new code is basically a complete rewrite. There is a redline version updated since the 4-2-19 work session that reflects a definition of an annual temporary permit and a waiver from the food handler training certificate in certain situations.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action: N/A
Alternatives:
No local amendments and utilize state law only
Recommendation:
Recommend approval of the local amendments as proposed