TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Public Walkways Occupancy Permit for sidewalk dining at Bella Gelato restaurant located at 5353 East Second Street. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The operator of Bella Gelato restaurant located at 5353 East Second Street, requests a permit to temporarily occupy part of the adjoining sidewalk for the purpose of sidewalk dining. The proposed permit area and the list of furnishings to be placed in the permit area are shown on the attachment. Approval of this permit is based on the conditions and standards of Chapter 14.14 of the Long Beach Municipal Code which describes temporary uses of public right-of-way. The width of the sidewalk is 13 ½ feet. A minimum clearance of 5 feet will be maintained between the permit area and existing sidewalk fixtures. Usage of the sidewalk dining area is restricted to the hours between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
This matter was reviewed by the Development Services Department, Building and Safety Bureau on May 11, 2015, by Deputy City Attorney Linda Vu on June 3, 2015, and by Budget Operations Officer Grace Yoon on July 13, 2015.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is not time critical.
FISCAL IMPACT
A permit processing fee of $616 and a security deposit of $580, to ensure sidewalk repairs upon permit termination, was deposited into the General Fund (GF) in the Public Works Department (PW). Approval of this recommendation will provide continued support to the local economy.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ARA MALOYAN, PE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER