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MeetingsThu, May 21, 20202018–2022 Council

Special Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Adopted a sidewalk use bylaw allowing businesses to operate patios on sidewalks and parking stalls (Bylaw 1917).
  • Delegated permit issuance, amendment, suspension and cancellation to City directors for up to one-year permits (Bylaw 1917).
  • Required a minimum 2.0m clear pedestrian path and limited operations 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Bylaw 1917).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

1 decision

  • Gave first, second and third readings and adopted the Sidewalk Use Bylaw for sidewalk permits.

    5 · Bylaws - Bylaw NO. 1917 "Sidewalk Use Bylaw No. 1917" (First, Second, Third Readings AND Adoption)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Blackwell

Agenda

6 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The meeting was called to order.

call to order

Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

agendaprocedural

Summary

Opportunity for members of the public to address Council; none participated.

public participation

Summary

Council received the staff report on a proposed sidewalk-use approach to help businesses expand patios and outdoor operations.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Sahlstrom

That Council receive the "Supporting Businesses in this Challenging Time - Sidewalk Use Bylaw" report.

Documents (3)

Staff report (Administration) dated May 21, 2020 responding to requests from the hospitality sector to enable expanded patio/outdoor retail space and proposing a Sidewalk Use Bylaw for Council consideration.

Report date: May 21, 2020Subject: Supporting businesses during COVID-19 by enabling expanded patios, pop-up dining, parklets, and expedited permittingStaff recommendation/options: 1) Give 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and adopt Bylaw 1917; or 2) Do not give readings at this timeFinancial implications: None reportedStaff will seek coordination with Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch and other stakeholdersSuggested allowable hours referenced: typically 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (see report text)
Supporting Businesses in this Challenging Time – Sidewalk Use Bylaw - Staff Report

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Background

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Commentary

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Options

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Letter from the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association dated May 7, 2020 urging urgent support for flexible, innovative, and expedited patio permitting to help hospitality businesses survive the COVID-19 crisis.

Date: May 7, 2020; letterhead: BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, 600-890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9Addresses economic impacts: estimates include 121,500 job losses in restaurant sector and at least 1 in 10 restaurants already closedRequests to municipalities (summary): enable expanded patios, increase space use of existing patios, allow pop-up outdoor dining and sampling, increase parklet/public space dining, treat expanded outdoor space as continuation of existing approved alcohol/sampling areas, and coordinate with provincial/regulatory bodies to expedite approvalsIncludes sample supporting motion from Vancouver and signatories/ccs to provincial ministers
Letter from BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (May 7, 2020)

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A sample Council Member's Motion (submitted by Councillor Kirby-Yung) requesting Vancouver Council consider flexible patio types/sizes and expedited permitting for the duration of COVID-19 response and recovery.

Submitted by: Councillor Sarah Kirby-YungPurpose: request review/report back on flexible patio options (including pre-detailed designs), expedited permitting and number of patios allowedScope: options to be considered for the duration of the COVID-19 response and recoveryRequest to share with Council Pandemic Response and Recovery Working Group
COUNCIL MEMBER’S MOTION - Flexible, Innovative & Expedited Patio Permitting

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sidewalkpatioCOVID-19economic recovery

Summary

Council gave Bylaw No. 1917 readings and adopted the Sidewalk Use Bylaw enabling sidewalk permits for expanded patios and related activities.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council give Bylaw 1917 first, second and third readings, and further that Council adopt Bylaw 1917.

Documents (1)

City of Langford Bylaw No. 1917 to regulate the use of sidewalks for serving food/beverages and other retail services via a Sidewalk Use permit, including application, permit conditions, design, insurance, hours, offences and penalties.

Bylaw citation: 'Sidewalk Use Bylaw No. 1917'Defines Sidewalk Use and requires a valid Sidewalk Use permit for outdoor service areasPermit requirements include: written approval of registered owner (if applicable), comprehensive general liability insurance minimum $5,000,000 naming the City as additional insured, and a site plan showing proposed Sidewalk UsePermit period: valid for one calendar year; re-issuance allowed if prior year lawful; fixtures must be removed within 7 days of expiryDesign requirements: walking surfaces non-slip; partitions of minimum 1.0 m height if adjacent to driving lane; drainage and secure fastening requirementsHours of operation: Sidewalk Use not permitted to operate between 9:00 pm and 7:00 am; amplified music prohibited between 9:00 pm and 9:00 amOffence penalty: upon conviction, penalty not exceeding $5,000 plus cost of prosecutionBylaw readings placeholders included for May 2020 (First, Second, Third readings and Adoption)
Bylaw No. 1917 - Sidewalk Use Bylaw - Part 1 of 2

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Bylaw No. 1917 - Sidewalk Use Bylaw - Part 2 of 2

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bylawsidewalkpatiopermittingbylaw1917

Summary

The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

Motions (1)

Outcome not recordedMoved by Mayor S. Young

Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 5:51 p.m.

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