Endorse, in principle, the Draft Patio Design Guidelines attached as Appendix B to community planning department report PL-76-22, with modifications as a result of additional stakeholder consultation to be included in a final report to Council in February 2023; and
Direct the Director of Community Planning to continue the existing patio program into 2023, with associated fee waivers, $2 million liability insurance and no new additional fees; and
Direct the Mayor to work with the Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement and Partnerships and Deputy Mayor of Recreation and Community Services to convene a stakeholder meeting toward a permanent patio program and support to our hospitality industry; and
Direct the Chief Financial Officer to report back on the use of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) for the 2023 season for centrally Managed Patio Walkway System (Appendix B) to furnish the public realm and deliver enhanced safety and support active transportation; and
Direct the Director of Community Planning to report back in February around options for beautification of traffic barriers, cost options, and funding options; and
Direct the Director of Community Planning to provide an overview of strategic community development options, including but not limited to a CIP and/or upper level government funding options and anticipated timeframe at the February 2023 CPRM meeting (SD-27-22); and
Direct staff to include an annual application fee and any other relevant fees for the Temporary Outdoor Patio Program, for both public and private property, as part of the annual Rates and Fees By-law, to be included in a final report to Council by Q1 2023.