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Second Reading: Council Member Robinson proposing that the City Council adopt Resolution 25-16C, a resolution requiring the City to consider streamlining the process, lowering the financial barrier to entry, and expanding the locations where brew pubs are permitted within the City
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Presenter:
Zach Robinson, Council Member for District 3
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Description/Background:
I originally presented this item to the Council on April 22, 2025 during a first reading. I included a memorandum which addresses the current limitations on brew pub establishments within Sandy City, specifically the restriction of these businesses to primarily the Cairns district. Based on recent research including discussions with City Council and Community Development (CD) staff, I am recommending that the City Council direct CD Staff to draft amendments to the municipal code to both streamline the process, lower the financial barrier to entry, and broaden the locations where brew pubs are permitted within Sandy. I believe that this expansion would likely encourage more of these businesses to locate within Sandy City, potentially enhancing economic development and offering additional amenities to residents.
After the feedback from the council I amended my proposal to request a recommendation from administrative staff on a scaled approach to expanding the permitted locations of brew pubs. I've also included direction for council staff to conduct a crime rate analysis. Please review the attached resolution for additional information on the policies I'm proposing, as well as additional information and reports that I'm requesting from administrative staff. Should the council adopt my policy, the executive branch will begin implementing it. This will include the drafting of code amendments, research, and recommendations that will ultimately come before both the council and the planning commission for consideration. No amendments to the municipal code are being made this evening.
Fiscal Impact:
While initiating the code amendment process will result in a nominal fiscal impact, the amendments themselves may directly impact one or more of the following: The collection of cash bonds on alcohol licenses and/or the amount collected for alcohol business licensing fees by the City.
Further action to be taken:
This is a second reading. If my policy recommendation is adopted I've requested that administrative staff provide the council with their recommendations by July 1, 2025. I've also requested that Council provide an analysis of crime rates as related to brew pubs.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to adopt Resolution 25-16C