Agenda Cover Memorandum

Meeting Date: June 21, 2021

Meeting Type: Committee of the Whole City Council Budget Workshop

Item Title: Approve the final reading of an Ordinance approving code changes to promote and allow outdoor dining in the City of Park Ridge

Action Requested: Approval For Discussion Feedback Requested For Your Information

Staff Contact: Joe Gilmore, City Manager Phone: (847) 318-5216 E-mail: jgilmore@parkridge.us

Background:

In April 2021, in response to COVID-19 mitigation measures, the City Council approved relaxing several ordinances to assist local businesses and provide more dining options for residents. In essence, Council direction was to continue the outdoor dining relief program that was successful in 2020. At that time the intent was to allow changes to continue until November 1, 2021, barring unforeseen problems or a policy change by City Council. These “expanded outdoor dining” concessions were possible based on the Mayor’s Emergency Declaration, tied to the term of the Governor’s Disaster Proclamations. With the move to Phase 5 on June 11, and possibility the Governor’s Disaster Proclamations will not be renewed after June, we need to pursue an alternative path to continue the concessions granted.

The attached ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney and would allow the continuation of many modifications currently in place (regarding expanded outdoor dining, signage, parking, tents, etc.) until November 1, 2021 without the existence of the Governor’s Disaster Proclamation/Mayor’s Emergency Declaration. There is no intent to expand upon the concessions currently in place. The ordinance would allow for the possibility of concessions in a future year but would not guarantee or commit the Council to anything beyond November 1, 2021. It is possible that the Governor’s Disaster Proclamations will end on or near June 27, and therefore staff is recommending the attached ordinance (or a modified version) target a final reading on June 21.

This item was presented as an Action Item at the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 14, 2021. The Committee approved the motion on a roll call vote of 7 / 0, allowing scriveners edits as reflected on the attached red line.

Recommendation: Approve the final reading of an Ordinance approving code changes to promote and allow outdoor dining in the City of Park Ridge

Budget Implications:

Does Action Require an Expenditure of Funds: Yes No

If Yes, Total Cost: N/A

If Yes, is this a Budgeted Item: N/A

If Budgeted, Budget Code (Fund, Department, Object Code): N/A

Attachment(s), if any:

• Ordinance approving code changes to promote and allow outdoor dining in the City of Park Ridge - red line and final

• April 5, 2021 Memo from Jim Brown regarding outdoor dining concessions

• Minutes of April 5, 2021 City Council meeting related to outdoor dining concessions

CITY OF PARK RIDGE ORDINANCE NO. 2021 - _______

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CODE CHANGES TO PROMOTE AND ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING IN THE CITY OF PARK RIDGE

WHEREAS, the City of Park Ridge is an Illinois home-rule municipality operating under

the Constitution and Laws of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, during the course of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Governor

of Illinois issued a series of executive orders designed to promote public health by, among other

things, limiting the indoor operation and seating capacity of restaurants and other hospitality-

oriented businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Governor encouraged local governments to approve temporary rules to

help restaurants and other hospitality-oriented businesses implement modified operating

procedures which complied with the executive order and protected public health; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor of Park Ridge issued a series of executive orders which modified

and/or relaxed the enforcement of certain business and parking regulations to promote and allow

outdoor dining; and

WHEREAS, the outdoor dining program operated without significant negative impacts and

created a pedestrian-oriented, business-friendly atmosphere within the City; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire to adopt amendments to the City Code to

allow expanded outdoor dining operations even after the public health emergency recedes and

the Governor’s disaster proclamations are discontinued.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council, in exercise of its

home rule authority, as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Mayor and City Council express that the foregoing recitals,

incorporated herein by reference, represent the purpose and intent of this Ordinance and they

desire for this ordinance to be liberally construed to most effectively accomplish the goals set forth

herein.

SECTION 2. Zoning Application. The Mayor and City Council hereby direct the

Department of Community Preservation and Development to apply for text amendments to the

Zoning Ordinance for the following general purposes:

A. Modify Section 10.4, regarding the regulation of temporary uses and

structures, to relax the limitations on tents related to the operation of outdoor dining

facilities;

B. Modify Section 12, regarding off-street parking requirements, to permit the

use of limited portions of off-street parking spaces for outdoor dining facilities; and

C. Modify Section 15, regarding the regulation of signs, to relax the location

and display time restrictions applicable to temporary banner and window signs in the

commercial districts.

SECTION 3. Outdoor Cafes. Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of the City Code, Outdoor Cafes, is

hereby amended as follows:

A. Section 5-3.1-1, Definitions, is amended so that the meaning of “Outdoor

Café” is revised to read, “An outdoor food service area operated adjacent to and in

conjunction with aone or more restaurant(s) or fast food restaurant or on a rooftop deck of

a restaurant or fast food restaurant. This definition shall include sidewalk cafés and private

outdoor cafés located on private property. For the purpose of this Chapter, an outdoor

café also will be considered adjacent to the principal restaurant if it extends in front of

adjoining businesses if the adjoining business owner grants written consent to the location

of the café. The written consent must be renewed on an annual basis.”

B. Section 5-3.1-5(A)(7) is amended to read, “An Outdoor Café must may be

located on an impervious surface, including any street or parking spaces designated by

the City for such use, and the landscaped area of the parkway, provided no seating or

other equipment will directly impact or obstruct any tree, trellis or tree wall.”

C. Section 5-3.1-5(A)(14) is amended to read, “Except to the extent permitted

by the City Manager under the authority described in Article 13 of this Code, in no event

shall the operation of the Outdoor Café interfere with the passage of pedestrian or

vehicular traffic, or reduce the open portion of the public sidewalk to less than five feet,

clear of all obstructions, measured from edge of the sidewalk closest to the curb, lamppost

or parking meter. In addition, no seating or other equipment shall be closer than five feet

to any tree, trellis, tree wall or government sign.”

D. Section 5-3.1-5(A)(15) is amended to read, “In no event shall the operation

of, or placement of equipment or furnishings for, the Outdoor Café obstruct access to any

taxi stand, bus stop, crosswalk, mailbox, or curb cut, parking space or any other public

property. The furnishings or equipment shall not obstruct access to any fire hydrant, fire

escape or fire door, or obstruct the clear view of any traffic signal, regulatory sign or street

sign. Whether the placement of equipment or furnishings obstructs access to any of the

foregoing shall be the sole determination of the City Manager or his designee.”

SECTION 4. Parking and Streets. Article 13 of the City Code, Traffic, is hereby amended

as follows:

A. Chapter 1, Definitions and General Provisions, is revised by adding a new

Section 13-1-8 as described below:

13-1-8 – TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES – OUTDOOR CAFÉS

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to temporarily close all or part of a lane of traffic for the purpose allowing the operation of an outdoor café for which a license has been issued under

Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of this Code. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to close all or part of a lane of traffic, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such barriers and/or signs which are necessary, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

C. Upon giving the direction to close a lane of traffic, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

B. Chapter 9, One-Way Streets and Alleys, is revised by adding a new Section

13-9-3 as described below:

13-9-3 – TEMPORARY ONE WAY STREETS – OUTDOOR CAFÉS

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to cause any street or alley within the Uptown Business District to be temporarily designated a one way street or alley for the purpose allowing the operation of an outdoor café for which a license has been issued under Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of this Code. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to cause any street or alley within the Uptown Business District to be temporarily designated a one way street, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such barriers and/or signs which are necessary, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

C. Upon giving the direction to cause any street or alley within the Uptown Business District to be temporarily designated a one way street, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

C. Chapter 11, No Parking Areas, is revised by adding a new Section 13-11-

4 as described below:

13-11-4 – TEMPORARY NO PARKING AREAS – OUTDOOR CAFÉS

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to temporarily designate no parking areas for the purpose allowing the operation of an outdoor café for which a license has been issued under Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of this Code. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to temporarily designate no parking areas, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such signs in compliance with Section 13-10-14 of this Article.

C. Upon giving the direction to temporarily designate no parking areas, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

D. Chapter 15, Limited Time Parking Areas, is revised by adding a new

Section 13-15-1.5 as described below:

13-15-1.5 – TEMPORARY 15-MINUTE LOADING ZONES

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to temporarily designate 15-miute loading zones. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to temporarily designate 15-miute loading zones, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such signs in compliance with Section 13-10-14 of this Article.

C. Upon giving the direction to temporarily designate no parking areas, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

SECTION 5. Special Event Permits. Section 9-6-2, Conditions of Permit, is hereby

amended by revising paragraph (B) as follows:

B. A separate special event permit is required for each day such the activity will occur. No commercial establishment, other than a restaurant or indoor entertainment facility, may receive more than six special event permits in any calendar year. A restaurant or indoor entertainment facility, as each is defined by the Park Ridge Zoning Ordinance, may receive no more than twelve special event permits in any calendar year, provided that any special event shall not last more than six (6) days, each of which requires a separate special event permit.

SECTION 6: Superseding Effect. The specific terms and conditions of this Ordinance

shall prevail against other existing ordinances of the City to the extent of any conflicts.

SECTION 7: Effective Date. The Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after

its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

SECTION 8: Publication. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this

Ordinance in pamphlet form according to law.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge, Illinois this ____ day of _________, 2021. VOTE: AYES: _______________________ NAYS: _______________________ ABSENT: _____________________

Approved by me this ______ day of 2021.

______________________________ Mayor Marty Maloney

Attest: ________________________ City Clerk Published in pamphlet form under the authority of the City Council of Park Ridge on this

_______ day of ________________, 2021.

___________________________________ City Clerk

CITY OF PARK RIDGE ORDINANCE NO. 2021 - _______

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CODE CHANGES TO PROMOTE AND ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING IN THE CITY OF PARK RIDGE

WHEREAS, the City of Park Ridge is an Illinois home-rule municipality operating under

the Constitution and Laws of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, during the course of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Governor

of Illinois issued a series of executive orders designed to promote public health by, among other

things, limiting the indoor operation and seating capacity of restaurants and other hospitality-

oriented businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Governor encouraged local governments to approve temporary rules to

help restaurants and other hospitality-oriented businesses implement modified operating

procedures which complied with the executive order and protected public health; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor of Park Ridge issued a series of executive orders which modified

and/or relaxed the enforcement of certain business and parking regulations to promote and allow

outdoor dining; and

WHEREAS, the outdoor dining program operated without significant negative impacts and

created a pedestrian-oriented, business-friendly atmosphere within the City; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire to adopt amendments to the City Code to

allow expanded outdoor dining operations even after the public health emergency recedes and

the Governor’s disaster proclamations are discontinued.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council, in exercise of its

home rule authority, as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Mayor and City Council express that the foregoing recitals,

incorporated herein by reference, represent the purpose and intent of this Ordinance and they

desire for this ordinance to be liberally construed to most effectively accomplish the goals set forth

herein.

SECTION 2. Zoning Application. The Mayor and City Council hereby direct the

Department of Community Preservation and Development to apply for text amendments to the

Zoning Ordinance for the following general purposes:

A. Modify Section 10.4, regarding the regulation of temporary uses and

structures, to relax the limitations on tents;

B. Modify Section 12, regarding off-street parking requirements, to permit the

use of limited portions of off-street parking spaces for outdoor dining facilities; and

C. Modify Section 15, regarding the regulation of signs, to relax the location

and display time restrictions applicable to temporary banner and window signs in the

commercial districts.

SECTION 3. Outdoor Cafes. Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of the City Code, Outdoor Cafes, is

hereby amended as follows:

A. Section 5-3.1-1, Definitions, is amended so that the meaning of “Outdoor

Café” is revised to read, “An outdoor food service area operated adjacent to and in

conjunction with one or more restaurant(s) or fast food restaurant or on a rooftop deck of

a restaurant or fast food restaurant. This definition shall include sidewalk cafés and private

outdoor cafés located on private property. For the purpose of this Chapter, an outdoor

café also will be considered adjacent to the principal restaurant if it extends in front of

adjoining businesses if the adjoining business owner grants written consent to the location

of the café. The written consent must be renewed on an annual basis.”

B. Section 5-3.1-5(A)(7) is amended to read, “An Outdoor Café must may be

located on an impervious surface, including any street or parking spaces designated by

the City for such use, and the landscaped area of the parkway, provided no seating or

other equipment will directly impact or obstruct any tree, trellis or tree wall.”

C. Section 5-3.1-5(A)(14) is amended to read, “Except to the extent permitted

by the City Manager under the authority described in Article 13 of this Code, in no event

shall the operation of the Outdoor Café interfere with the passage of pedestrian or

vehicular traffic, or reduce the open portion of the public sidewalk to less than five feet,

clear of all obstructions, measured from edge of the sidewalk closest to the curb, lamppost

or parking meter. In addition, no seating or other equipment shall be closer than five feet

to any tree, trellis, tree wall or government sign.”

D. Section 5-3.1-5(A)(15) is amended to read, “In no event shall the operation

of, or placement of equipment or furnishings for, the Outdoor Café obstruct access to any

taxi stand, bus stop, crosswalk, mailbox, or curb cut, parking space or any other public

property. The furnishings or equipment shall not obstruct access to any fire hydrant, fire

escape or fire door, or obstruct the clear view of any traffic signal, regulatory sign or street

sign. Whether the placement of equipment or furnishings obstructs access to any of the

foregoing shall be the sole determination of the City Manager or his designee.”

SECTION 4. Parking and Streets. Article 13 of the City Code, Traffic, is hereby amended

as follows:

A. Chapter 1, Definitions and General Provisions, is revised by adding a new

Section 13-1-8 as described below:

13-1-8 – TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES – OUTDOOR CAFÉS

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to temporarily close all or part of a lane of traffic for the purpose allowing the operation of an outdoor café for which a license has been issued under

Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of this Code. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to close all or part of a lane of traffic, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such barriers and/or signs which are necessary, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

C. Upon giving the direction to close a lane of traffic, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

B. Chapter 9, One-Way Streets and Alleys, is revised by adding a new Section

13-9-3 as described below:

13-9-3 – TEMPORARY ONE WAY STREETS – OUTDOOR CAFÉS

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to cause any street or alley within the Uptown Business District to be temporarily designated a one way street or alley for the purpose allowing the operation of an outdoor café for which a license has been issued under Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of this Code. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to cause any street or alley within the Uptown Business District to be temporarily designated a one way street, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such barriers and/or signs which are necessary, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

C. Upon giving the direction to cause any street or alley within the Uptown Business District to be temporarily designated a one way street, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

C. Chapter 11, No Parking Areas, is revised by adding a new Section 13-11-

4 as described below:

13-11-4 – TEMPORARY NO PARKING AREAS – OUTDOOR CAFÉS

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to temporarily designate no parking areas for the purpose allowing the operation of an outdoor café for which a license has been issued under Article 5, Chapter 3.1 of this Code. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to temporarily designate no parking areas, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such signs in compliance with Section 13-10-14 of this Article.

C. Upon giving the direction to temporarily designate no parking areas, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

D. Chapter 15, Limited Time Parking Areas, is revised by adding a new

Section 13-15-1.5 as described below:

13-15-1.5 – TEMPORARY 15-MINUTE LOADING ZONES

A. The City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, may direct the Department of Public Works to temporarily designate 15-miute loading zones. The direction will only be valid from April 1 to November 1 each year.

B. Upon receiving direction to temporarily designate 15-miute loading zones, the Director of Public Works will erect or cause to be erected such signs in compliance with Section 13-10-14 of this Article.

C. Upon giving the direction to temporarily designate no parking areas, the City Manager will report that direction to the City Council at the next regular meeting.

SECTION 5. Special Event Permits. Section 9-6-2, Conditions of Permit, is hereby

amended by revising paragraph (B) as follows:

B. A separate special event permit is required for each day such the activity will occur. No commercial establishment, other than a restaurant or indoor entertainment facility, may receive more than six special event permits in any calendar year. A restaurant or indoor entertainment facility, as each is defined by the Park Ridge Zoning Ordinance, may receive no more than twelve special event permits in any calendar year, provided that any special event shall not last more than six (6) days, each of which requires a separate special event permit.

SECTION 6: Superseding Effect. The specific terms and conditions of this Ordinance

shall prevail against other existing ordinances of the City to the extent of any conflicts.

SECTION 7: Effective Date. The Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after

its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

SECTION 8: Publication. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this

Ordinance in pamphlet form according to law.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Park Ridge, Illinois this ____ day of _________, 2021. VOTE: AYES: _______________________ NAYS: _______________________ ABSENT: _____________________

Approved by me this ______ day of 2021.

______________________________ Mayor Marty Maloney

Attest: ________________________ City Clerk Published in pamphlet form under the authority of the City Council of Park Ridge on this

_______ day of ________________, 2021.

___________________________________ City Clerk

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Agenda Cover Memorandum

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Meeting Date: April 5, 2021

Meeting Type: Committee of the Whole City Council Budget Workshop

Item Title: Discuss Outdoor Dining

Item Type: Transfer Budget Amendment Purchase Order Other

Action Requested: Approval For Discussion Feedback Requested For Your Information

Staff Contact: Jim Brown, CP&D Director Phone: (847) 318-5296 Email: jbrown@parkridge.us

Background: In late spring 2020 the City expanded the opportunities for restaurants to accommodate outdoor diners. Foremost among the measures was the modification of outdoor dining, parking and sign regulations and closure of parking spaces and one lane of traffic on Main Street between Prospect and Fairview to allow for outdoor seating. Additionally, several parking spaces along Prospect and elsewhere in the City were blocked off, and nearby restaurants were allowed to place outdoor seating in the spaces. In the fall the City relaxed restrictions on tents and other temporary structures, so that restaurants could maintain expanded seating capacity and offer some protection to patrons as the weather made outdoor dining less comfortable. As the second spring of COVID restrictions approached, many restaurant owners began to inquire about the City’s intentions for a repeat of measures undertaken last year.

The legal underpinnings for the expanded opportunities, to some extent, already existed: the public works director is authorized to close streets, install signage, and determine use of public sidewalks—but these are blunt tools which paint with broad strokes. Some items were approved under the executive powers of the mayor, authorized by City Council’s approval and extension of the local declaration of emergency to mirror the governor’s emergency orders. City Council periodically reviewed and extended those executive powers and they are still in effect.

The original intent of the outdoor dining expansion was to assist restuarants by providing opportunities to compensate for lost capacity due to the COVID indoor dining restrictions. But restaurant and public reaction seemed to be so positive to the atmosphere and vibe created in the Uptown area, the question arises whether the City should consider allowing the outdoor dining expansion beyond the end of COVID. Thus, the goals of this discussion are: Determine to what extent the City desires to repeat the outdoor dining measures from last year; Determine to what extent the City desires to pursue code amendments necessary to allow outdoor dining

expansion into streets and parkways.

Table, Review of Outdoor Dining Measures and Staff Recommendations. This document, attached, was created to aid discussion. The table indicates measures taken last year by geographic location, the authority for the measures, burdens on City staff (or City budget), and staff recommendation on whether the measure should be repeated this year and/or the City should prepare for long-term implementation of the measures.

Last Year’s Measures for Outdoor Dining: In March 2020 Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-07 (COVID Executive Order No. 5), which, inter alia, ordered all food establishments—including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and food halls—to suspend service for on-premises consumption. This order took effect on March 16, 2020. Food establishments were

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allowed to continue offering carry-out service. At the end of May another executive order relaxed the suspension of on-premises consumption. Outdoor dining was permitted and, in limited circumstances, indoor dining as well. Anticipating this executive order, City staff examined several options for closing streets and parking spaces.

Orange barricades that could be filled with water were procured to protect restaurant patrons from vehicular traffic. As fall approached, several restaurant owners inquired about the allowance of outdoor dining in tents or other temporary structures. The City responded by relaxing rules on the duration that such temporary structures could remain in place. Restaurants were required to adhere to building and fire codes for the structures and their heating elements. Tents on public property (e.g. sidewalks) were allowed to remain in place through mid-November, whereupon the tents, outdoor furniture, and the City’s protective barricades were removed. Main Street reverted to two-way traffic, and the parking spaces that had been occupied by the outdoor seating became available for vehicles. Throughout the summer and fall of 2020 CP&D staff heard no complaints regarding the expansion of the outdoor dining. Likewise, CP&D did not receive complaints from businesses or residents concerning the conversion of Main Street to one-way traffic. We did receive one complaint from a business owner who felt the loss of parking on Main Street resulted in the parking spaces near his business being full all of the time. In preparation for this memorandum, I surveyed Public Works Director Zingsheim and Police Chief Kaminski on the extent and nature of complaints they heard. They indicated they had received neither complaints regarding the outdoor dining nor for traffic flow and parking related to outdoor dining. I can provide a verbal report on any Fire Department issues at the meeting. (The City did field complaints about actual operations not being in compliance with the State’s COVID guidance.) Additionally, the City promoted and publicized a number of measures on behalf of restaurants and businesses. See attached timeline. A repeat of at least some of these efforts should be considered for the duration of the pandamic and, potentially, on a permanent basis. Outdoor Dining 2021—Restaurant Owners’ Input: Should the City repeat the measures for expanded outdoor dining opportunities in 2021? Should the City make permanent Code changes to facilitate three season outdoor dining even after the pandemic restrictions end? Throughout the winter and early spring restaurant owners and managers have expressed to the City’s environmental health officers and myself their desire to see the City again close off traffic lanes and parking spaces. On 10 March I forwarded a letter to all restaurant owners and managers that had received an outdoor dining permit in 2020, requesting them to provide, if they so desired, thoughts on outdoor dining for 2021 and beyond. These letters and emails are attached, and their contents summarized as follows (presented in order received): Marco Lippo, Pazza di Pizza. Supports repeat of outdoor dining measures. Requests consideration for

turning lane closure, either throughout summer or at least on weekends and for live music. Jamie Kendall and Meghan O’Neill, Sweet & Tart. Request closure of alley on weekends for outdoor seating. Tracy Ryan, Beer on the Wall / Off the Wall. Supports repeat of outdoor dining measures. Rev. Carol Hill, Park Ridge Community Church. Requests large tent for outdoor services and gatherings. Frank Ernesto, Sonny’s Express. Requests consideration of measures to ensure supply of customer parking

near his restaurant (provided verbally). At least two restaurant owners commented that their businesses would not have survived last year without the allowance to expand outdoor dining. Other restaurant owners verbally expressed their approval of last year’s measures and requested a more permanent set-up. One owner is pursuing permanent measures on private property. Conclusion: the outdoor dining environment created last year was viewed as beneficial and a success by restaurants and their patrons and did not result in unintended consequences.

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Several restaurant owners approached me—pre-COVID—about urban design/landscaping/streetscaping that could be done to make Main Street or other areas more inviting and allow outdoor dining on a regular, three-season basis. Such requests were only amplified

following the success of outdoor dining last year. Special Event Permits Related to expanded outdoor and entertainment activities are special events. The requirement to obtain a special event permit from the City can be triggered by, among other things: use of a parking lot for non-parking uses; use of a tent or stage; use of City services; live music. The City should also re-examine its special event rules and procedures, and perhaps allow an entity to apply for more than six per year or develop some sort of blanket approval in order to encourage and allow live music or other re-occurring promotions that attract people to Uptown or other commercial areas. A stated goal in City planning documents is to make a portion of Uptown an entertainment district, and a re-consideration of some special event rules might help accomplish that goal. Recommendations: Based on the above, and in an effort to provide a guide for discussion, staff recommends the following: Discuss and reach consensus on a repeat of measures taken last year to allow expanded outdoor dining.

(Staff recommends all measures be repeated) Indicate desire to approve tent request from Park Ridge Community Church under mayor’s executive power

and direct staff to prepare necessary additions to the approval of the executive power. (Staff recommends this be allowed.)

Decide and advise on extent of promotional and publicity efforts the City should again engage in. The remainder of these items do not require immediate direction: Discuss and reach consensus on which measures should be considered for permanent adoption, since long-

term changes have different consequences than short-term emergency relief. Discuss the list of potential permanent code changes (see attached document), decide which ones to pursue,

and direct staff to initiate appropriate actions, e.g. public hearing notice for zoning amendments. (Staff recommends all be pursued.)

Discuss and consider the requests forwarded by restaurants and (a) direct staff to review and approve requests if deemed appropriate from safety and operational standpoints; or (b) direct staff to gather more information first and return to elected officials for a final review; or (c) indicate that the requests should not be pursued. See requests from: o Pazza di Pizza regarding closure of turn lane, either for summer or at least for special events o Sweet & Tart regarding use of alley on weekends

Direct staff to research potential changes to the City’s special event rules and place item on P&R agenda for discussion.

Direct staff to research potential long-term physical changes to the Uptown area and/or procurements necessary to more fully establish the Uptown area as a destination for outdoor dining.

Attachments (if any): Table: Review of Outdoor Dining Measures and Staff Recommendations Timeline of Promotional and Public Relations Efforts Communication from restaurant owners:

o MLippo, Pazza di Pizza, email and diagram, 3 March 2021 o RTracy, Beer on the Wall / Off the Wall, email, 16 March 2021 o Kendall+O’Neill / Sweet & Tart letter, 19 March 2021g o Rev Hill / Park Ridge Community Church, email, 22 March 2021

OUTDOOR DINING MEASURE AUTHORITY CITY BURDEN RECOMMENDATION

Allowed restaurants to expand along sidewalk in front of other business, so long as permission from adjacent businesses was obtained.

Mayor's executive powers; code change required for post-COVID

CP&D review and approval of outdoor dining applications; site inspections

Pursue amendments to outdoor dining provisions

Allowed tents and/or temporary structures to remain in place beyond typical two-week restriction

Mayor's executive powers; code change required post-COVID

CP&D bldg safety review and approval; tent safety inspections

Do not repeat, but examine zoning amendments for all temporary structures*

Allowed outdoor seating on grass public right-of-way

Mayor's executive powers; code change required post-COVID

CP&D review and approval of outdoor dining applications; site inspections

Repeat this year; consider changes to code restrictions on grass

Closed parking spaces (20 south side of street; 13 north side of street)

Public Works Director; mayor's executive powers

Public Works procurement of barricades; set-up and removal of barricades, signs, etc.

Repeat this year; Pursue long-term enhancements for outdoor dining

Closed southwest traffic lane and conversion of street to one-way traffic going east/southeast

Public Works Director; mayor's executive powers

Public Works procurement of barricades; set-up and removal of barricades, signs, etc.

Repeat this year; Pursue long-term enhancements for outdoor dining

Closed two parking spaces by Holt's Public Works Director; mayor's executive powers

Public Works procurement of barricades; set-up and removal of barricades, signs, etc.

Allow during COVID restrictions, but do not pursue long-term*

Closed portion of turn lane near Pazza di Pizza Public Works Director; mayor's executive powers

Public Works procurement of barricades; set-up and removal of barricades, signs, etc.

Allow during COVID restrictions, but do not pursue long-term*

Main Street

Throughout Park Ridge

Review of Outdoor Dining Expansion Measures and Staff Recommendations, April 2021

Prospect Avenue

Closed parking spaces in front of Sweet N' Tart Public Works Director; mayor's executive powers

Public Works procurement of barricades; set-up and removal of barricades, signs, etc.

Allow during COVID restrictions, but do not pursue long-term*

Added 15-minute loading zone for carry-out Public Works Director

Public Works installation of signs Allow long-term

Added 15-minute loading zone for carry-out Public Works Director

Public Works installation of signs Allow long-term

* See text discussion of special event permits

Fairview Avenue

Vine Street

Samples of 2020 Outdoor Dining Expansion Public Information News Releases – posted on website, e-mailed to press and website subscribers.

MAY 27, 2020 Mayor Issues Executive Order Instituting Temporary Regulatory Relief for Restaurants The order becomes effective on June 1, when outdoor dining is allowed, or, when the City is designated to be in Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan

JUN 05, 2020 Mayor Issues Executive Order Instituting Temporary Parking Changes The Executive Order, effective June 4, provides temporary parking relief in the Uptown area. ...

AUG 25, 2020 State of Illinois Updates Restaurant and Bar Safety Guidelines To further prevent spread of COVID-19, face coverings will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers… SEP 09, 2020 City to Accept Applications for Tents, Domes or other Temporary Structures for Outdoor Dining In an effort to further assist restaurants during the COVID-19 restrictions, the Mayor has authorized a relaxation of rules regarding tents, domes or other temporary structures…

NOV 11, 2020 Extension of On-Street Outdoor Dining Due to the recent prohibition on indoor dining, Mayor Marty Maloney has extended outdoor dining on public streets until November 22….

Instagram/Facebook – included informational posts, customized graphics and hashtags and videos.

From: Pazzi di Pizza [email address redacted] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 9:40 AM

To: Brown, Jim Cc: Moran, John J.; Gilmore, Joseph; Maloney, Marty; Melidosian, Charlie

Subject: Pazzi di Pizza Outdoor Plans Attachments: Screen Shot 2021‐03‐12 at 9.25.29 AM.png

To whom it may concern,

I know the city will be reviewing outdoor seating arrangements early April, so I wanted to reach out and with a few asks of the city in order to provide enough time until the April5th meeting to discuss any concerns. 

Please see the attached photos below. This illustrates Pazzi di Pizza’s ask of the city.

Close off the entire right turn lane from Prospect onto NW Hwy. This portion is seen in the attached photo. This would help Pazzi gain additional seating without the additional seating being in a narrow lane with passing traffic (as we had last year).

Additionally, another option would be on Friday at 5pm through Sunday end of day, we propose to move the barricades to block of the entire turn lane for 3 consecutive days in order maximize seating on those key days.

Pazzi would need your permission/approval on the design and help with barricades/signage. 

Further, another ask from Pazzi is that Live Music be permitted without a special event permit (limiting us to only 6 times per year). After reviewing the Special Event Permit Information document, we do not believe that our live music meets these requirements. Pazzi's live music nights do not meet the requirements for a permit, none of the following are required:

* A crowd of a size that is significantly larger than what is expected for the typical day to day use of the property or under normal business conditions;

* Use of additional City Services * The appearance of a celebrity personality; * Use of an outdoor parking lot for an activity other than parking; * Use of a structure such as a tent or stage; * Use of off‐site parking; * Filming/Media Production * Use of Public Right‐of‐way; including processions, parades, footraces, 

marathons, walkathons, bike‐a‐thons, bike races, open air public meetings, or any other group sponsored activity occupying or using any street or public place in the city (not including funerals and block parties).Keep in mind, our "Live Music" includes either:

1. One man with a microphone and a piano 2. A two person group with microphones and a guitar. 

There are no stages or structures put up, additional lighting, or show producers. There are no tickets or passes sold, and there is no additional "special" food or beverage sold in addition to what we regularly operate on. We had an overwhelmingly positive response from the community in regards to our live music nights and how they contribute to the newly up and coming downtown Park Ridge area that was for so long never a destination for surrounding communities. 

I thank you for considering the above and look forward to hearing from you soon. Ifyou have any further questions, please feel free to email/call me. 

Kindest Regards,Marco Lappo[tel no redacted]

From: Ryan Tracy [email address redacted] Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:07 AM

To: Brown, Jim Subject: Re: Outdoor Cafe Update

Hi Jim,

Just wanted to send over a note expressing how excited we are to once again have the potential for expanded outdoor seating at both Beer on the Wall and Off the Wall Cafe for the2021 summer and fall season.  Last year our customers and the community around us were incredibly excited to see the expansion take place and it was exactly what our businesses needed to help stay in business and get us through the subsequent winter months.

We received little to no negative feedback from patrons of our facilities with regards to the change in traffic flow and reduced parking along Main St.  The closures made our street more of a destination and as a result people were more willing to park further away and embrace the increased walkability of Main St and the Uptown area of Park Ridge as a whole.  As a destination it also brought new patrons from other towns in to discover our business as well as many other businesses in our area.

As a result we are asking that the city council once again approve measures to temporarily expand seating along Main St in 2021 to ensure the success of our business and safety of our customers going forward.  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions you have.

‐Ryan TracyBeer on the Wall // Off the Wall Cafe  

     

March 19, 2021    

To: Jim Brown and Tim Schwarz  CC: Park Ridge City Council and City Hall Personnel    

From: Jamie Kendall and Meghan O”Neill  ℅ Sweet & Tart  112 South Prospect Avenue  Park Ridge, IL 60068    

We appreciate the consideration given by the City towards expanded outdoor  seating. Our restaurant opened for business on July 3rd, 2020, and included five  tables along the sidewalk on Prospect Avenue. We aim to do the same this  summer, including anchored umbrellas in our setup.    

A challenge unique to our location (alongside Shakou and Hay Caramba) is being  located on a busy street, where cars hit speeds of 30 mph. Coupled with last year’s  windy weather, we frequently faced broken dishes, cracked umbrellas, flyaway  tents, and potential tra�c incidents. While we acknowledge the setup along Main  Street allowed for easier street closure and much larger expansion of restaurant  service, we were not able to operate in the same capacity as our neighbors.    

Therefore, we are proposing to have the ability to close o� the alley adjacent to  the restaurant on the weekends. This will ensure safety for both our patrons and  sta�. Short of that, we will consider any recommendations that you may have.     

Respectfully submitted,  Jamie Kendall and Meghan O’Neill   Owners, Sweet & Tart            

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Pastor Carol Hill <email address redacted> Monday, March 22, 2021 9:47 AMBrown, JimTent Request for the Community Church

Good morning, Mr. Brown, I hope that you are able to enjoy these beautiful Spring days! I know our church coordinator has been in contact with you and Mr. Peters about our request to place a tent on the church’s South lawn for the summer. Jaclyn mentioned there was a conversation planned for the April 5 City Council meeting. I am happy to speak with you (and I will reach out to my aldermen as well) in advance of that meeting, if it would be helpful. Our congregation has been quite cautious during covid, and even with many of them receiving the vaccine, our children and youth will not be eligible for quite some time. We want to keep folks safe, but we are also starving for resumed gatherings. I have a number of funerals which have been delayed, and the families had been quite hopeful about the possibility of a tent gathering, knowing they could then be safe to invite the extended family and friends to celebrate their loved ones’ lives. This has been an exceptional year with much loss on so many fronts, and I believe the churches are going to be working on overdrive to help be a healing presence in the community. I hope that our church will certainly contribute to the healing and revitalization that is to come. I realize that this tent request is out of the ordinary, but I hope the time will be taken to recognize this is an out of the ordinary year. Again, I am happy to speak with you in person, to write in a public comment or whatever you think would be helpful in this conversation. Your advice on how best to proceed in preparation of the April meeting and further conversation is greatly appreciated. I’m not sure if you are a person of faith, but spring is certainly a season of new beginnings, and I pray you experience such as well.

In gratitude for all you do for our community, Pastor Carol

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

VIRTUAL MEETING

PARK RIDGE, ILLIONIS 60068

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

I. Call to Order Mayor Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

II. Roll Call

Deputy Clerk Brigid Madden read the roll call and the following elected officials indicated their presence: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce. There was a quorum.

Staff present: J. Brown, J. Gilmore, F. Kaminski, A. Lamberg, B. Madden, L. Niemotka, A. Simon, J. Sorensen and W. Zingsheim

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. Committee of the Whole – March 8, 2021

Moved by Alderman Joyce. Seconded by Alderman Shubert. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

B. Budget Workshop – March 10, 2021 Moved by Alderman Moran. Seconded by Alderman Shubert. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

C. City Council – March 15, 2021 Moved by Alderman Moran. Seconded by Alderman Shubert. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0)

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ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

D. Committee of the Whole – March 22, 2021 Moved by Alderman Moran. Seconded by Alderman Shubert. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

V. Reports of City Officials A. Mayor’s Report

1. Approve a Resolution Extending the Declaration of a Local State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Moved by Alderman Moran. Seconded by Alderman Joyce. Mayor Maloney indicated that there has been no use of this authority and therefore, he has not prepared a written report. Alderman Mazzuca questioned the need for the authority when it is not being used. Mayor Maloney discussed the flexibility the authority provides the City, stating that it is akin to an insurance policy. City Attorney Simon explained that the authority allows the City to act “more nimbly and quickly.” City Attorney Simon explained that the Governor issued a new order issued on April 2. It will expire on May 1. The Resolution will be updated to reflect these dates. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Melidosian and Joyce (5) NAYS: Alderman Shubert and Mazzuca (2) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 5 – 2.

2. Report on Relocation of Liquor License for The List Wine Club

Mayor Maloney explained that The List Wine Club has requested a change of address for their liquor license. Per section 12-6-17 of the Municipal Code, a report must be made to the Council. The Mayor reviewed the letter provided by the business owner. The List Wine Club will now be licensed at 36 Main Street, Unit 105A.

3. Proclamation – Volunteer Appreciation Month Mayor Maloney read the proclamation and acknowledged the service of City Clerk Betty Henneman.

4. Discussion of Outdoor Dining City Manager Gilmore suggested the Council review the action taken last year and make a recommendation to staff for the upcoming season. The memo includes potential ordinance changes in the event that the state of emergency expires during the outdoor dining season. Director Brown discussed feedback / complaints from last year. He spoke about the Fire Department’s recommendation to keep one lane of Main Street open for public safety access. Alderman Joyce noted what is given up by allowing expanded outdoor dining – sidewalk space, part of Main Street and parking. He asked if the City received any negative feedback for

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providing preferential treatment to the restaurants. Mayor Maloney indicated that he did receive some negative feedback, but accommodations can be considered for other businesses as well. City Manager Gilmore discussed complaints about crowds or congestion near the front of the buildings and walkways. In response to a question from Alderman Melidosian, City Manager Gilmore explained that the City would like to make a commitment to the businesses, while also recognizing the need to pivot should regulations change. Alderman Mazzuca asked if the City had surveyed nearby communities. Director Brown explained that a comparison has not been done relative to code changes. He stated that the trend throughout the region is to continue and even expand outdoor / open air dining. City Attorney Simon concurred. In response to a question from Alderman Shubert, City Attorney Simon reviewed immediate next steps. Staff’s recommendation is use of Mayoral Executive Authority, while at the same time engaging with Elected Officials in a discussion about permanent code changes. He added that the issue is too granular to be handled on a state-wide basis. Alderman Mazzuca asked if grant or federal / state funds are available for more permanent streetscape projects. Staff was not aware of any opportunities but can look into it. Finance Director Lamberg confirmed that the barricades purchased last year were reimbursable by FEMA, along with incidental expenses. Staff time is not reimbursable. Alderman Moran expressed his support for streetscape design throughout the City. Pastor Carol Hill of the Park Ridge Community Church discussed the importace of keeping the congregation safe while coming together for worship. The Church has requested the ability to erected a tent for longer than the two week time period allowed by City code. Mayor Maloney confirmed that Director Brown is working with Pastor Hill on the tent request. Declan Stapleton from Harp & Fiddle expressed his support for expanded outdoor dining. He commended the City for the speed at which the program rolled out last year. Mr. Stapleton indicated that he would like to see a permanent expanded dining season. He suggested closing the street to vehicular traffic while keeping an 18 foot roadway for pedestrians and public safety vehicles. City Manager Gilmore indicated that the City was prepared to set up May 1. John Giannini from Nonna Silvia’s thanked the City Council and staff for the flexibility allowed last year. He discussed a hazardous sidewalk near the restaurant. The Mayor sought consensus from the Council on the following requests:

Pazzi de Pizza has requested the closure of the right turn lane on Prospect. The consensus from City Council, after input from staff, is to allow for this closure through a special event permit. City Manager Gilmore explained that a special event permit must be submitted and approved, with input from Public Safety and Public Works, before an event / closure can occur. Sweet & Tart has requested the closure of the alley to the north on the weekends. City staff is not in favor of this request. The consensus of the City Council was to allow for the closure on a special event basis, noting that it was a high bar to clear.

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Staff recommended a May 1 – October 31 season for extended outdoor dining for which a consensus of Council supported. Alderman Mazzuca suggested pulling the end date back to October 15. Alderman Melidosian questioned whether the accommodations will be permitted when indoor dining resumes at full capacity. City Manager Gilmore stated that this is a commitment for the season. Mayor Maloney suggested the topic come back before City Council once the new elected officials have been sworn in for their input and to discuss long term plans for expanded outdoor dining. He would like to have the conversation about post-COVID accommodations post-COVID. Alderman Moran noted the limitation of six special events per business per year. City Attorney Simon recommended memorializing any change with an Executive Order. The Mayor asked if there was an consensus to remove the cap on special events and allow staff to exercise discretion to grant more than six. There was a consensus. Alderman Melidosian noted the increase in multifamily housing in the Uptown Business District and potential noise complaints. In response to a question from Alderman Mazzuca, Finance Director Lamberg explained that it is difficult to look at tax records to determine if the expansion of outdoor dining has improved business in the City. The Mayor indicated that staff can look into it further.

B. City Council

No report.

C. City Clerk Deputy Clerk Madden explained that polls will be open tomorrow, April 6, from 6:00 am – 7:00 pm. Voters can determine their polling location on the Cook County Clerk’s website. There was a total of 1,300 early voters at City Hall.

D. City Attorney No report.

E. City Manager

No report.

F. Finance Director 1. Warrant Report C032421 for period ending March 24, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021 in the amount

of $1,404,895.17 reviewed by Alderman Joyce 2. Warrant Report C033121 for period ending March 31, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021 in the amount

of $57,400.67 reviewed by Alderman Joyce Finance Director Lamberg asked if she could answer any questions about the warrant report; there were none.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA *All items listed with an asterisk are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of those items unless an Alderman so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. VIII. H. 1. Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Medical/Dental

Clinic at 110-112 Euclid Avenue (SU-21-0001) Moved by Alderman Moran. Seconded by Alderman Shubert.

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ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

VII. Citizens Who Wish to Address the City Council on a Non-Agenda Item Mayor Maloney acknowledged three public comments that were uploaded with the agenda.

VIII. Reports of Boards, Commissions and Committees A. Community Health Commission – Alderman Wilkening

Alderman Wilkening explained that a drug take back event is planned for Saturday, April 24 in the parking lot of City Hall.

B. Farmers Market Committee – Alderman Joyce No report.

C. Finance & Budget Committee – Alderman Mazzuca 1. Approve a budget ordinance for Stub Year 2021 Budget beginning May 1, 2021 and

ending December 31, 2021 Alderman Mazzuca was notified by the Finance Director that the budget hearing was not listed on the agenda and therefore Council could not take action to approve the annual budget ordinance. On a motion by Alderman Mazzuca, seconded by Alderman Moran, the budget hearing for the SY21 budget was opened. Alderman Mazzuca then made a motion to continue the hearing to April 19, 2021. This motion was seconded by Alderman Moran. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0. Alderman Mazzuca made a motion to approve a budget ordinance for Stub Year 2021 Budget beginning May 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Alderman Mazzuca made a motion to defer action until April 19, 2021. Seconded by Alderman Moran. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0. On a motion by Alderman Mazzuca, seconded by Alderman Moran, the budget hearing for the SY21 budget was closed.

D. Historic Preservation Commission – Alderman Shubert The Commission will meet on Wednesday. It will be Alderman Shubert’s last as liaison.

E. Library Board of Trustees – Alderman Melidosian No report.

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F. Liquor License Review Board – Mayor Maloney

Mayor Maloney explained that the Board met earlier in the evening and recommended issuance of a liquor license to Don Juan’s Cantina.

G. O’Hare Airport Commission – Alderman Mazzuca No report.

H. Planning & Zoning Commission – Alderman Joyce

1. Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Medical/Dental Clinic at 110-112 Euclid Avenue (SU-21-0001) / Approved by the Omnibus Vote designation

I. Procedures & Regulations Committee – Alderman Wilkening 1. Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Park Ridge Sustainability

Commission Moved by Alderman Wilkening. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Director Brown explained that the first reading was approved unanimously at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Alderman Mazzuca discussed Northbrook’s Storm Water Commission; he would like to see it used as a model for the City. Mayor Maloney thanked the Council for their support. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

J. Public Works Committee – Alderman Moran No report.

K. Public Safety Committee – Alderman Melidosian

No report.

L. Zoning Board of Appeals – Alderman Hartwig 1. Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance for a Fence at 315

S Dee Road (VA-21-0002) Moved by Alderman Hartwig. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Director Brown reviewed the memorandum. The variance was approved unanimously by the ZBA. ROLL CALL AYES: Alderman Moran, Hartwig, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

IX. New Business – For Announcements, Deliberation, and/or Discussion Only; No Official Action

Will Be Taken

X. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:48pm.

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Transcribed by: ___________________________________ Brigid Madden Approved by the City Council this 19th day of April, 2021. __________________________________ ____________________________________ Marty C. Maloney, Mayor Betty W. Henneman, City Clerk