3.21 22-0055 Subject: Permanent Flex Streets Program
From: Economic Workforce And Development Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.62, Section 5.51.150, Section 12.08.250, And Section 17.07.060(C) Of The Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) To Create A Permanent Program For Restaurant, Retail, Café, Parklet, And Mobile Food Vending Uses Of Outdoor Private Spaces And Public Right-Of-Ways ("Oakland Flex Streets Program") To Continue To Encourage Healthy Outdoor Use And Enjoyment Of Business; Directing City Administrator To Return With Ordinance Amending The Master Fee Schedule With A Flex Streets Application And Annual Permit Fee To Take Effect By July 1, 2023 For Each Component Of The Program; Directing The City Administrator To Develop An Equity Fee Waiver Program For Flex Streets Program For Flex Streets Program Applicants Who Meet Certain Equity Criteria; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings; On The February 22, 2022 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda