HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-065 Sidewalk Cafes, Parking Modifications for Outdoor Dining; Waiving Permit FeesA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-065
waiving permit fees for sidewalk cafes and modifications converting private
parking spaces into outdoor dining areas, pursuant to the declaration of
emergency, as extended.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Yakima declared a state of emergency due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, which was ratified by the City Council on March 13, 2020; and
WHEREAS, this emergency declaration was extended by the City Council to June 4, 2020;
and
WHEREAS, the emergency declaration states that the Mayor may take whatever
measures the Mayor deems necessary and reasonable to respond to the threat of COVID-19 and
to protect the public health and safety of the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has declared a state of emergency and Governor
Inslee has instituted a phased plan for reopening businesses, government buildings, and large
gatherings called the "Safe Start Washington" plan; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Start Washington plan includes capacity restrictions for restaurants
and taverns, including initially opening those establishments at less than 50% occupancy,
increasing incrementally to 75% capacity, and then in the final phase of reopening, allowing full
occupancy; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has deemed that it is necessary and reasonable to waive the
permit fee of $50.00 for a sidewalk cafe permit under Yakima Municipal Code 5.80, which will
provide restaurants and bars an opportunity to increase their capacity in outdoor seating areas
making it more likely that they can open sooner and be successful under Governor Inslee's
phased reopening plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has deemed that it is necessary and reasonable to waive the
application fee of $100.00 for development permit modifications for restaurants and bars seeking
to convert private parking spaces, as required under their development permits and Yakima
Municipal Code 15.06, to outdoor dining space to promote increased capacity making it more
likely that they can open sooner and be successful under Governor Inslee's phased reopening
plan; and
WHEREAS, upon a vote of the City Council, the City Council has agreed that both of these
fee waivers is necessary and reasonable during the duration of the City's emergency declaration;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City, its residents and
businesses, and consistent with the emergency declaration, Resolution 2020-050, to waive permit
fees to increase outdoor seating capacity for restaurants and bars during the City of Yakima
emergency declaration and Governor Inslee's Safe Start Washington plan; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1:
The permit fee of $50.00 provided for in Yakima Municipal Code 5.80.020(I)(B) is hereby waived
during the term of the City of Yakima Proclamation of Civil Emergency and Order regarding a
state of emergency in the City of Yakima due to the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") and
throughout Governor Inslee's Safe Start Washington phased reopening of the state's economy,
including any extensions thereof. No other sections of YMC 5.80 are affected by this Resolution.
Section 2:
The application fee of $100.00 required to be submitted with an application to modify development
permits is hereby waived in cases where the applicant is a restaurant or bar and wishes to convert
private parking spaces approved in its development permit to outdoor dining space. A site plan
will be required for the modification and planning staff may ask for additional information as
deemed necessary to evaluate the request. The modification shall be temporary and shall expire
upon expiration of the City of Yakima emergency declaration, Resolution 2020-50, and any
extensions approved by the City Council, or the entry of Phase 4 of Governor Inslee's Safe Start
Washington plan wherein restaurants and bars are allowed to operate at 100% capacity,
whichever is later in time. No other sections of YMC 15.17 are affected by this Resolution.
Section 3:
Sections 1 and 2 of this Resolution shall only be effective during the pendency of the City of
Yakima emergency declaration, Resolution 2020-050, and any extensions approved by the City
Council, the State of Washington declaration of emergency and any extensions, and Governor
Inslee's Safe Start Washington plan to phase reopening of businesses in Washington.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of June, 2020.
ATTEST:
*SonyaCla.r
ee, City Clerk
Patncia Byers, Mayor
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 7.
For Meeting of: June 2, 2020
Resolution facilitating use of public spaces to accommodate
restaurants and bars during COVI D-19 emergency
Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the Council's May 19, 2020 Council meeting, Council members requested information and
possible legislative action on the waiver of the fee for sidewalk cafes to accommodate outdoor
dining for restaurants and bars due to the COVI D-19 emergency and phased reopening plan for
the state of Washington. Attached is a memo outlining the current sidewalk cafe ordinance,
waiver of the fee, and an additional option for restaurants and bars that have their own private
parking lots.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo -Facilitating Ilse o
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CI esolution- a no Permit F
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Upload Date
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5/2212020
Type
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