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Resolution No. 20-28 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 20-28 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR FURNISHINGS AND SETTING THE FEE WHEREAS,restaurants are one of several industries that have been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19;and WHEREAS,physical distancing,in conjunction with other public health measures,has been shown to lessen the spread of COVID-19;and WHEREAS,as Washington County moves into Phase 1 reopening and bars and restaurants are allowed to reopen to seated service, additional space may be needed to accommodate physically-distanced seating, such as onto sidewalks;and WHEREAS,the Oregon Liquor Control Commission(OLCC)will allow liquor service on public sidewalks with the consent of the property owner or local government;and WHEREAS,Tigard Municipal Code (IMC) 15.16 requires an encroachment permit in order for a private party to occupy City right-of-way,including a sidewalk;and WHEREAS,by requiring an encroachment permit,the City can seek to ensure the safety of all users of the rights- of-way, such as by maintaining vision clearance and access under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and WHEREAS,the City wishes to facilitate OLCC approval for businesses wishing to allow service on City sidewalks through the issuance of temporary encroachment permits for furnishings. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1: The City of Tigard will issue temporary encroachment permits for furnishings in order for businesses to provide outdoor seating on City property, consistent with the terms of TMC 15.16 and OLCC requirements. Such temporary permits will be valid until December 31,2020. SECTION 2: The fee for a temporary encroachment permit for furnishings is $0. SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This 26th day of May 2020. Mayor- City of Tigard ATTEST: Q/00"4j 2)1, Deputy City Recorder- ity of Tigard RESOLUTION NO. 20-28 Page 1