REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Amend Resolution No. 1075-21 Directing the City Manager to Temporarily Allow Outdoor Dining on Private Parking Lots and Close the 100 Block of South Murphy Avenue until September 30, 2022
Report
BACKGROUND
On March 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency (State Emergency) due to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The City of Sunnyvale and County of Santa Clara issued respective emergency declarations shortly thereafter. On June 1, 2020, the County of Santa Clara amended their Public Health Order (Order) to allow outdoor dining while at the same time prohibiting indoor dining. On June 10, 2020, the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services issued an emergency order temporarily allowing outdoor dining on private parking lots.
The City, as the applicant under the Sunnyvale Municipal Code and the general enabling authority pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (e), temporarily closed the 100 Block of South Murphy Avenue to vehicles by issuing a Special Event Permit (Permit). The Permit's expiration date was set for June 30, 2021; however, the City reserved the right to extend the permit term as warranted by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and extended the closure through July 31, 2021 or until extended by City Council action.
On July 27, 2021, Council adopted Resolution No. 1075-21 directing the City Manager to temporarily allow outdoor dining on private parking lots and close the 100 Block of South Murphy Avenue until December 31, 2021. Council asked staff to return to Council for closure extension if COVID-19 restrictions were still in place by December 31, 2021.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 2.4.1, Policy 1 - Emergency Planning and Coordination: Provide an integrated approach to planning and management for emergencies and disasters.
General Plan Chapter 3: Land Use and Transportation
GOAL LT-11 SUPPORTIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT - Facilitate an economic develop...
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