ATTACHMENT 1
TIMETABLE OF EFFORTS AND EVENTS FOLLOWING THE 2007 ADOPTION OF THE SIDEWALK CAFÉ ENCROACHMENT PERMIT (SCEP) Date
Event/Program
March 2015
Development of the Salinas Downtown Vibrancy Plan (DVP) completed. The Plan calls for a bold new Downtown that will attract new visitors, build homes for new residents and provide a safe, clean, and relaxing environment for their enjoyment.
October 2016
1-Year Downtown Sidewalk Café Incentive Program: Waiving $300 Permit Fee for up to ten (10) businesses on a first come first serve basis. Included collapsing a two-step application process into one by incorporating the required Hold Harmless Agreement and General Liability Insurance as a condition of the permit, instead of as a separate application and secondary step.
March 2020
COVID-19 Local, State and Federal Shelter in Place Orders: Local small businesses were forced to reduce operations and/or close their business.
April 2020
City appointed Small Business and Economic Recovery Taskforce to assist in developing response, relief, and recovery strategies to support small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 response activities centered around communication/education, facilitating connection to resources, fast-tracking permit processing and navigation, and financial assistance. Permits expedited to allow for outdoor activities such as restaurants, gyms, and personal services. 92 Temporary Land Use Permits (TULP) & 8 Temporary Sidewalk Café Encroachment Permits (SCEP) were issued, and fees were waived thru June 30, 2021.
Spring 2021
Main Street Streetscape Improvements completed: This is the first and most visible component of the City of Salinas Downtown Vibrancy Plan.
December 2021
City Council extends term and fee waiver of existing, active Covid-19 Relief Temporary Outdoor Permits thru December 31, 2022.
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