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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-267 Process-Permit for using Public ROW or parkingMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 20-267 Meeting Date September 24, 2020 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: Business Use of Public ROW or Parking Lots Discussion and Request to Approve A Revocable Encroachment License Application process and the Adoption of Two Open Container Ordinance Amendments Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development  Originator   Police Department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: n/a Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: n/a Airport      Library    TIMELINE: Oct 2020 Information Systems      Grant Coordinator    SUMMARY STATEMENT: Across the country, local governments are making provisions to help the business communities navigate the impacts of the COVID-19. The purpose of this agenda bill is to propose the process and permit structure to allow our businesses to temporarily utilize the public rights-of way such as sidewalks and/or public parking spaces to accommodate customers who cannot be physically inside due to COVID precautions. Currently, the City does not have a clear or easy process to consider the use of public ROW or parking by private business in a manner that recognizes these challenging times and assists the businesses while protecting public health. Numerous Idaho communities have created this opportunity and we modeled our application after the City of Ketchum. The application would be submitted for an administrative review by the City Planner ($50 fee) and routed to the relevant department and agencies for comments prior to approval. The permit would be temporary and valid for 180 days. For restaurants serving alcohol, an ordinance change is needed to allow for exceptions to the open container regulations. Restaurant establishments would still need to comply with local and state standards for alcohol. The City Attorney worked with the Prosecuting Attorney to draft the attached ordinances.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Revocable Encroachment License Application form process and authorize Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Suspend the rules and Read by Title only one time only Ordinance No. _____ Adopt Ordinance No. ____ amending section MCC 5-5-030, Prohibitions, (F), Open Container, To Include Section 4.9.19, Open Containers on Public Property for Permitted Business Premises, as an exception and authorize Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Suspend the rules and Read by Title only one time only Ordinance No. _____ Adopt Ordinance No. ___ enacting section MCC 4.9.19, Open Containers on Public Property for Permitted Business Premises, To Title 4, Business Regulations, Chapter 9, Alcoholic Beverages and authorize Mayor to sign all necessary documents.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION