Post Pandemic Policies Presentation

Post-Pandemic Programs
City Council Work Session| May 13, 2021

AGENDA
o Temporary Signage
o Liquor License - Extension of Premise
Temporary & Permanent 
o Patios –
Temporary
Permanent 
On the Street
o Dine in the Park

Extension of 
Temporary 
Signage 
o Background: Resolution No. 5361 suspended all time limits on 
temporary signs and waived the permit application requirement. 
o Intent: To allow for additional signage to assist with curbside 
pickups. 
o Timeline: Approved March 26, 2020, and is authorized until 
Council takes further action.
o Recommendation: 
o Formal Council Action rescinding Resolution No. 
5361at future City Council Meeting and effective 
October 1, 2021.
o Beginning in October, an education period will take place 
prior to enforcement and in conjunction with state law 
regarding campaign signage.

Liquor License 
for Serving Area 
Extensions
o Background: During COVID-19, the Governor’s Executive 
Orders relaxed Department of Liquor Licenses & Control 
(DLLC) guidelines for Temporary Extensions for alcohol 
serving areas by approving non-contiguous extension of 
restaurants on a temporary basis.  DLLC regulates liquor and 
City provides recommendation for approval.  No history of 
City denials.
o Timeline: City Resolution No. 5414 allowed the City 
Manager/Designee to approve applications and waive related 
fees ($100 for permanent and $25/day for temporary) until 
May 31, 2021.
o Participation: 19 Liquor Temporary Extensions of Premise 
permits issued at various dining establishments citywide.

Liquor License 
for Serving Area 
Extensions 
(cont.)
o Intent:  Ease financial burden, expedite applications to help 
stimulate business, and reduce administrative constraints.
o Recommendation:  Continue to allow City Manager/ 
Designee approval for Temporary Extensions, adding 
Special Events, and change fee for temporary extensions 
(including special events) to $25/day, not to exceed $100, 
to be included in a Resolution at the May 27th Council 
Meeting. Upcoming Special Event liquor licenses will be 
listed as information items on Council agendas.
o Benefits:
o Turn around time for City approval reduced from 45-60 to 
5-10 business days
o Prevents need for Special Council meetings
o Stimulates additional business through extended serving 
area
o Provides for streamlined process at lower cost

TEMPORARY
(Private 
Property)
PERMANENT
(Private 
Property)
ON THE STREET
(Downtown -
Public Property)
Patio Types

Private Property: 
Temporary 
Extension of 
Premise
o Background: Helped businesses in response to COVID-19 
capacity restrictions, although typically used for temporary 
extension of premises on private property for special 
events
o Timeline: City Resolution No. 5414 waived the City Code 
limitation of 48 total calendar days in any calendar year 
extending TSPE permits until May 31, 2021.
o Participation: 13 TSPE “COVID Extension of Premises” 
permits issued at various dining establishments citywide.
o Options:
o Include 48 calendar days expended and require COVID 
extension of premises be removed by May 31, 2021.
o Start 48 calendar day count as of June 1, 2021, for 
remaining calendar year for all TSPE permits.

Permanent 
Patios: 
Private 
Property
o Considerations:
o Permanent expansions and improvements should 
remain architecturally consistent with existing 
building/development. 
o Patio barriers should utilize fencing materials and 
designs found upon the existing building/development.
o Pedestrian ADA circulation should be preserved.
o Vehicular circulation, drop-off pick-up locations should 
be coordinated.
o Adequate ongoing parking should be evaluated.
o Design Review approval required.
o Recommendation: Allowed under current Planning 
procedures. Will work with interested property/business 
owners.

On the Street 
Program:
Public Property
o Background: Created to help businesses in 
response to COVID-19 capacity restrictions 
o Timeline:  Launched in October 2020. Current 
expiration is May 31.
o Implementation: Patios allowed under existing 
City right-of-way use permit. Worked in tandem 
with City Resolution No. 5414 to expedite process. 
o Participation: 8 businesses 
o Program Response: Positive from both general 
public and businesses
o DCCP Survey / Letters of support & Opposition

On the Street 
(cont.)
o Considerations:
Program was originally intended to be 
temporary 
DCCP Survey – 78.85% to continue program
Seasonal Program:
Parking Spaces in front of retail
Consistency / design & building codes
Heat/weather 
Maintenance
30 minute parking / loading zones

On the Street 
Options
o Option 1: No change to current May 31 
expiration
o Removal of patios and discontinuation of 
program
o Option 2: Extend for 1 year
o Allow businesses to keep existing patios up 
until May 1, 2022
o Option 3: End May 31 to prepare for new 
seasonal cycle
o End of use on May 31 / Removal by July 15
o Staff to revamp seasonal program
o Seasonal program – October 15 – April 30 
annually

Dine in the 
Park
o Background: Created to help businesses in response to 
COVID-19 capacity restrictions 
o Timeline: Launched in May 2020. There is no current 
expiration date. 
o Implementation: The Community Services Director can 
designate public property as a Public Recreation Area, 
allowing for the consumption of beer and wine. 
o Program Response: Positive from both general public 
and businesses. No issues have emerged from program. 
o Options:
o Allow program to continue under current rules
o Evaluate program expansion to include more of Dr. AJ 
Chandler Park
o End program

Questions
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