To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Vincent C. Smith, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Erin Morris, Planning and Code Enforcement Manager
TITLE:
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Napa Al Fresco Update
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Receive report providing an update on the Napa Al Fresco program.
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DISCUSSION:
This item provides City Council with an update on the City's Napa Al Fresco program as part of the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Summary
City staff have been working collaboratively across multiple divisions and departments, with outside agencies, and with local businesses to develop and implement a set of initiatives to facilitate outdoor uses on public land (sidewalks, parks/plazas, streets) and private land in support of the community during this unique time. This report provides background on outdoor permitting programs developed and branded as the "Napa Al Fresco" program, initial results from implementing the programs, and next steps.
Background
Prior to May 29, 2020, outdoor dining on City sidewalks was reviewed and authorized through a two-step process: an Administrative Permit issued by the Planning Division and an Encroachment Permit issued by Public Works. The Administrative Permit was reviewed through the City's standard development review process and focused on the design of the outdoor dining. A flat fee of $620 was established for the Administrative Permit. During the initial review period, Planning staff would typically send out a Notice of Application to surrounding property owners, conduct a site visit, and review the proposed design for conformance with the City's outdoor dining design guidelines and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access requirements. The Administrative Permit process involved review by all City development review staff as an agenda item at the Inter-Departmental Review (IDR) meeting where staff from Public Works, Utilities, Fire Prevention, Police, and othe...
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