TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Paul Cho
?Traffic Operations and Safety Engineering Manager
Public Works
Patty S. Criddle
??Transportation Engineering Supervisor?
Public Works
Vangie Garcia
?Deputy Public Works Director
TITLE:
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??Approval of a Fee for the Extended Use of ROW for Outdoor Dining
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
??The City has allowed the closure of public Right of Way (ROW) for the benefit of private businesses without charging a use fee nor the excise tax on the value of the use fee that has been paid to the State. Private use of ROW takes limits public access and enjoyment of sidewalks, landscape, bike lanes, parking, and travel lanes. In order to balance the needs of private businesses with the needs of the public, Public Works is proposing a use fee and the State-required excise tax beginning January 2025 for extended closures of the public right of way.
?Proposed use fee:
* ?Outdoor Dining: Annual use fee of $2.00 per square foot of closed ROW.
?This will require adoption of a Fee Resolution.
?Based on feedback from Council during the Aug 13 study session, Public Works met with local businesses to solicit feedback. As a result of the meetings, Public Works proposes to issue a permit for a 2-year term for the same cost of an annual permit. This will reduce the permit administration and the cost businesses have to pay over a 2-year period.?
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
??RMC 12.08 Street Repairs, Improvements, Alterations, and Business Use
?RZC 21.52.050.C Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Other Nonmotorized Connections
?RZC Appendix 2 - Table 1 - requires wider sidewalks
?Sidewalks, bike lanes, multiuse paths, and trails sh...
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