AgdaPkt 2021.01.11 Amended Joint SA PFA

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6.D. - Page 3 of 12 • Broadway St. - between Main and Jefferson (Jefferson closed to traffic) • Broadway St. - between Jefferson and Theater Way o Modification: This section is open to two-way traffic as only one restaurant is operating outdoors. The following streets are open with sidewalk and parking spaces used for expanded dining: • 2400 block of Broadway St. - between Hamilton and Marshall (Broadway St. open to traffic) • 2600 block of Broadway St. - between Perry St. and EI Camino (Broadway St. open to traffic) See Attachment B to see the updated Map of downtown street closures (including parking spaces, or "parklets") as part of the City's Temporary outdoor Business Activity Program. At this time approximately forty downtown restaurants and bars received permits for outdoor dining in the Downtown. Outdoor dining typically takes place until 10 p.m., but most restaurants close before that time. No amplified music is allowed. Parking was identified for restaurant grab and go take-out and delivery during the duration of the street closure. Dining activity is strongest Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights and Sunday mornings (brunch). A survey conducted by RCIA's program consultant showed that Downtown restaurants felt the temporary outdoor program was very helpful. Currently, a second survey of local businesses has been disseminated by the City to determine the effectiveness of assisting local businesses by allowing the flexibility of temporary outdoor business activity and other issues associated with business operations during the COVID19 crisis. Regional Stay at Home Order At the time of the writing of this report, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge and ICU capacity declines, San Mateo and 10 other Bay Area counties are under a mandatory State of California Regional Stay Home Order which took effect on Thursday, December 17, at 11:59 p.m. The order prohibits private gatherings of any size, except for outdoor church services and political demonstrations. Restaurants may not offer in-person outdoor dining and can offer only take-out and delivery. Many businesses and activities must also close, including salons and barbershops. Retail can remain open at 20 percent capacity. Grocery stores can remain open with a 35 percent capacity. Nonessential travel and the use of hotels or short-term rentals for leisure is banned. The state of California announced the order on December 16 as regional ICU bed capacity fell below 15 percent, the trigger threshold. The order is meant to prevent crowding and mingling among non - household members and overwhelming the health care system. The rules will remain in effect for at least three weeks (through January 8, 2021) and could be extended. Page 3 of 6 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 157