City Of Santa Monica: Council Extends Outdoor Business Operations To Continue Advancing Economic Recovery

Press release from the City of Santa Monica:

June 9, 2021 12:25 PM

Last night, the Santa Monica City Council extended pandemic-era changes that will support Santa Monica’s continued economic recovery in the lead up to the June 15 full reopening of California’s economy and Los Angeles County sunsetting provisions of its Health Officer Orders. Council approved a one-year pilot – “Santa Monica Outdoors” – to allow continued use of parklets, streets, sidewalks, and public spaces, including the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, as well as private property for outdoor dining, retail, and fitness, with fees waived through the rest of 2021.

“Santa Monica’s small, local businesses need continued support from all of us, and your City is here to expedite our economic recovery in all the ways we can,” said Mayor Sue Himmelrich. “Our fast and flexible work during the pandemic brought businesses outdoors for safe operations and spread a new vibrancy to Santa Monica’s streets and sidewalks. These activated public spaces are vital to our recovery. Ocean Park Association and Main Street Business Improvement Association want to experiment with expanded pedestrian space on Main Street during a few weekends this summer and this is another example of our community partnership and creativity.”

In addition to adopting an Emergency Ordinance to authorize the issuance of permits and licensing agreements as part of a one-year pilot program that expires on June 30, 2022, to allow continued uses of public property, including streets and sidewalks, for commercial activity, Council also approved the following efforts for Santa Monica’s economic recovery: 

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