City Council Agenda and Packet 2020 11 24 SP

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SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 94, SERIES 2020 DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2020 PAGE 5 OF 6 Chief Willson of the Louisville Fire Protection District suggested one solution was a 20' wide access lane on Main Street that could be controlled for access by Public Works, Police, and Fire. The Chief, however, iterated they will do their best to adapt to whatever outcome the Council determines. Timing Whether Council adopts a continued extension or directs staff to continue with current plans, the transition is likely to take approximately a week and would begin on or around November 30. Concrete barriers are on -hand, but will take time to navigate with the removal of existing fixtures. Signage is likely to be delayed from any street set-up as those are custom orders that have not yet been placed. If a public health order restricting outdoor dining is received, staff would first ask restaurants to remove all seating furniture and then it would take two days or so to remove the closure. Under either a continued closure or new on -street seating areas, staff will also require all ongoing participants to sign new license agreements and provide updated insurance coverage. Council direction on temporary structures and snow removal may also be incorporated into those licenses, in addition to the current restrictions on alcohol service that are part of Level Red: Severe Risk. Staff, including economic vitality, public works, and public safety, will be available at the special meeting to answer Council questions. FISCAL IMPACT: Establishing the Outdoor Dining program, at no cost to participants, cost the City approximately $23,000. Based on the cost of barriers as well as additional supplies and signage, either the continuation of the closure or the on -street seating will cost the City approximately $25,000 - $30,000, not including any costs determined for snow removal. PROGRAM/SUB-PROGRAM IMPACT: Expanded outdoor dining for our food and beverage establishments seeking to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic is related to the City's goal to promote a thriving business climate that produces reliable revenue to support City services. RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks City Council direction on the Main Street Outdoor Dining Program; a Resolution is provided should the Council wish to take action. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2. Downtown Business Association (DBA) Draft Plan for Downtown Louisville Outdoor Dining (November 6, 2020) 3. "The Experiment of American Pedestrian Malls: Trend Analysis, Necessary Indicators for Success and Recommendations for Fresno's Fulton Mall" by Cole E. Judge CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION