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• Extend outdoor dining season by one month until November 30th <br /> • Limits on use of speakers and music (must cease at 10 pm) <br /> • Removed the requirement that restaurants provide food service <br /> In response to a question, Assistant Dir. Milius explained that the City's requirement of 5 feet of <br /> continuous sidewalk access exceeds the requirements of ADA and follows best practices for city <br /> planning and outdoor dining. <br /> Councilmember Kepple acknowledged the challenge of balancing accessibility and outdoor <br /> dining. <br /> The committee and the administration discussed how the newly proposed changes to outdoor <br /> dining are anticipated to impact particular establishments. It was clarified that the proposed <br /> changes apply to outdoor dining in both public and private spaces, rooftop dining, and patios that <br /> are at the rear of properties. Assistant Director Milius clarified that the proposed changes apply <br /> to all outdoor dining, except that outdoor dining on private property can be year-round and has <br /> no insurance requirements. <br /> Assistant Director Milius explained that the Planning Commission proposed one change that <br /> would allow 8 additional outdoor dining seats, without necessitating an expansion of parking at <br /> the establishment. Anything more than 8 outdoor dining seats would require the establishment to <br /> potentially expand parking. <br /> She explained that the ordinance proposes to expand the outdoor dining season from October 31st <br /> to November 30th in the public right of way. Outdoor dining on private property can take place <br /> year-round. She added that additional expansion of outdoor dining, in the case of good weather <br /> or special events, is allowed at the discretion of the Planning Director. The Planning Department <br /> contemplates contacting restaurants via email to let them know outdoor dining is allowed during <br /> unseasonably mild weather. <br /> The committee and the administration discussed the language that allows an establishment to <br /> serve alcohol from a restaurant to a parklet. Director Leininger stated that ultimately, whether or <br /> not alcohol is allowed on the sidewalk in this situation is up to Liquor Control. Liquor Control's <br /> current regulations on this have been relaxed due to Covid and may be made permanent. <br /> In response to a question, the administration clarified that signage on outdoor umbrellas and <br /> tables is not allowed unless approved by ABR as part of a signage package. <br /> Councilmember Bullock expressed support for the proposed revisions, stating that they will <br /> support businesses and the character of the city. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Shachner, seconded by Kepple to recommend the substitute version <br /> of Ord. 33-2022 to Council. <br /> Councilmember Kepple expressed appreciation for the input from business owners. <br /> 2 <br />