Proposed Recommendation - Tier 2 Preliminary Approvals — original pdf

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SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 202200922-3 Seconded By: Date: 9/21/2022 Subject: Recommended Changes to the Special Events Ordinance Motioned By: Recommendation: Modify sections 4-20-32 (A) and Description of Recommendation to Council: RECOMMENDATION #1 4-20-32 (A) For a Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 event, ACE will issue, within 10 business days of receiving a complete application, a preliminary recommendation to approve the application provided that the following conditions are met: (1) no other approved or pending special events conflict with the event organizer's proposed special event; (2) a prior special event permit or a permit issued under Chapter 14-8 {Temporary Closure for Special Events and Block Parties) was not revoked by the City in the preceding 12 months; (3) the City has sufficient resources to address public health and safety concerns raised by the special event; and (4) the event will not cause an unresolvable conflict in the public right-of-way or at a public facility. (5) For a Tier 2 event, the submitted site plan meets criteria for AFD to preliminarily review and agree the land, structure, and capacities are acceptable for proposed use. Rationale: The Task Force feels that Tier 2 events lack assurance of preliminary approval that is helpful for event organizers. Currently, City staff are only required to take final action to approve or deny Tier 2 applications no later than 30 days after the application is deemed complete, although the application deadline for applicants is also 30 days from the event date. This change brings Tier 2 application processing into alignment with Tiers 3 and 4. Vote For: Against: 1 of 2 Abstain: Absent: Attest: Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department 2 of 2