Report Prepared by: Frank Quintero, Director of Economic Development
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Temporarily Supplementing and Modifying Municipal Code Chapter 12.36, Restaurant Encroachment Permits, to Expand Outdoor Seating and Providing Staff Direction on Other Options and the Phasing of Those Options to Expand Outdoor Seating
REPORT IN BRIEF
The proposed Resolution allows for supplemental and modified changes to the City's Restaurant Encroachment Permit ordinance allowing restaurants and other food and beverage serving establishments to use City right-of-way to expand seating capacity.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2020-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, supplementing the existing municipal code Chapter 12.36 of the Merced Municipal Code (Restaurant Encroachment Permits) to allow for additional outdoor seating;
B. Providing additional direction to staff on suggested phasing to expand outdoor seating for future City Council adoption and implementation; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff and the Council Downtown Subcommittee; or
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council; or
5. Defer action until a specified date
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article IV. City Council Section 405 - Powers vested in the City Council
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City of Merced FY 2019-2020 Budget, Section 7 - Economic Development, GOALS - A) Facilitate business development and catalysts projects in Merced's economic centers; and C) Collaborate with partners to create a positive business image and provide exceptional business support.
DISCUSSION
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