CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: July 28, 2022
Agenda Date: August 9, 2022
Prepared By: Charlene Neuterman, Community Services Director
Through: Stockton Whitten, City Manager
Requested Action:
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Request Council direction on the Expanded Outdoor Dining provision set to expire on August 9, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
At the December 14, 2021 Council meeting, Council members approved extending the expiration date of the expanded outdoor dining options for local restaurants currently approved for the temporary provision to August 9, 2022.
During the pandemic, the City allowed for outdoor dining in an effort to support the local restaurant industry. Several establishments took advantage of this opportunity.
Currently, the following establishments have applied for and were approved for the temporary expanded outdoor seating areas:
• Beef O’ Brady’s - private area only utilized; no public or private parking areas used
• Ossorio Bakery & Café - public sidewalk area only
• Jerk Flavas Jamaican Restaurant - private area only and no public or private parking areas used
• Village Idiot Pub - approved 4 public parking spaces but currently utilizing only 3
• Pub Americana - approved 3 public parking spaces
• Dog and Bone - approved limited use of the gazebo in Myrt Tharpe Square - no public or private parking areas used
Staff is requesting Council direction regarding Resolution 2021-13 that is set to expire on August 9, 2022 with the following options:
1. Allow the temporary provision to expire on August 9, 2022.
2. Authorize Staff to make the Resolution into a Sidewalk Café Ordinance to include the use of public parking spaces, sidewalk public spaces or non-sidewalk public spaces.
If Option #1 is selected, Staff will provide notice to all approved establishments to remove all seating and clean/pressure wash the areas prior to August 31, 2022.
If Option #2 is selected to create a permanent Sidewalk Café Ordinance, Staff will recommend modifications be made to require businesses that utilize public parking or sidewalk areas for dining purposes be required to clean their area on a regular basis (schedule to be determined). Additionally, Staff will recommend imposing fines for establishments that do not follow the Ordinance. Staff will return to the next Council meeting with an Ordinance for approval.
Staff is requesting Council to select Option #1 or Option #2.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION:
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BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Budgeted N/A
PREVIOUS ACTION:
December 14, 2021 - Council approved extending the Covid Outdoor Dining to August 22, 2022.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Recommendation
Request Council direction on the Expanded Outdoor Dining provision set to expire on August 9, 2022.