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I have nothing against people trying to make a living as mobile vendors; in fact, our neighbor is an owner of one of the taco tricks that would be affected by this ordinance. I know this isn't their fault, having the taco truck on West Myrtle Street has caused a plethora of issues in the neighborhood . First and foremost is the issue of safety, I use an electric wheelchair and come to visit my parents often. Many times I'm unable to use sidewalks because people set up tables and chairs on either side of the street, blocking access to the sidewalks. Which in turn, forces me to go around them and take the streets, cars often illegally double park while eating at the taco truck, the double parked cars restrict my vision which it doesn't allow me to be able to determine whether it is safe to cross the street from a safe distance. I've had close calls many times. A resident's access is also restricted to the back alley where most car garages are located because customers decide it's a great parking spot because it's close to the truck, even though the no parking in alley at any time is clearly marked. Another issue is the use of the bathroom, I can recall one day as I was walking to my parents house, a man who had just relieved himself came out of the alley still with his fly unzipped on his pants unbuttoned, with his underwear still exposed, he quickly zipped up and proceeded to receive his food that the taco truck. My parents have walked out to the garage to find fecal matter in the entrance way and various sections of the alley. I'm sure you would all agree this creates a health hazard. My parents shouldn't have to worry about finding fecal matter in the entranceway of their garage, I believe that designated areas for these trucks would solve the issue. Let me reiterate that I'm not against people making their living. However, my parents as residents and taxpayers shouldn't have to deal with what amounts to be a commercial establishment in a residential area. My fundamental right of health and safety should never be trumped by someone's need to make a living. Thank you for your time and understanding. Sincerely, Isaac Lopez "Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong." -James Bryce