HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC REPORT TEMP OUTDOOR DINING . . AGENDA REPORT ITEM 43
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2021
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AND SERVICES PROGRAM
UPDATE
SUMMARY:
A status update on the Temporary Outdoor Dining and Services Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file this item.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City established the Temporary Outdoor Dining, Retail and Assembly Uses Program
(Program)and application fee waiver on June 2, 2020, in response to the onset of the global
COVID-19 pandemic. On May 18, 2021 , the City Council granted the first Program extension
which was set to end on December 31, 2021. On November 16, 2021, the City Council
extended the Program to September 30, 2022.
The purpose of the Program is to facilitate outdoor dining and outdoor retail and assembly
uses on private property and/or within the public right-of-way while protecting the public
interest. Under the Program guidelines, the temporary outdoor dining and outdoor retail
sales or assembly areas may be located adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, a permitted
restaurant, cafe, or retail business on private property, public property, or within the public
rig ht-of-way.
The purpose of further extending this Program is to provide staff and Program participants
with an appropriate period of transition for those who are interested in converting their
temporary, outdoor expansions into permanent operation. In addition, on November 10,
2021 , the City launched an outdoor dining and services online survey to gather community
input. The online survey provides patrons, residents, and businesses an opportunity to
provide feedback on their preferences and experiences in using outdoor spaces during the
COVID pandemic. The flyer with the online survey links is attached to this report. The online
survey is available in English and Spanish. The survey results will help determine the future
of such temporary spaces as staff drafts future outdoor dining and services policies fitting
the community's needs.
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