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B 26-0516

Streatery Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Charles Allen

Emergency amendment extends and tightens the Streatery Program, establishing temporary permits and safety rules for street dining, with a March 19, 2026 sunset.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0516

Summary: Bill B 26-0516 — Streatery Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

  • Bill Number: B 26-0516
  • Title: Streatery Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
  • Status: Returned from Mayor; enacted with an emergency deadline and temporary effectiveness
  • Introduced: December 1, 2025
  • Classification: Emergency/Local bill

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is an emergency amendment to the city’s Streatery Program. While the full text of provisions is not provided here, the title and the legislative actions indicate the bill aims to modify or extend the emergency framework governing street dining spaces (streateries) established to help restaurants and local businesses adapt to changing urban conditions.
  • Given its designation as an “Emergency Amendment,” the bill is intended to implement rapid changes to the program, likely addressing temporary permitting, operating rules, safety standards, or funding/fee adjustments during a crisis or transitional period.

Key Provisions (intended impact)

Note: The exact statutory changes are not included in the accompanying content provided. Based on typical scope for Streatery Program amendments, potential areas often addressed by emergency amendments include:
- Extension or adjustment of street dining permits and associated fees
- Temporary changes to location, size, or operation of streatery spaces (e.g., curbside, sidewalk, road-lane configurations)
- Requirements related to safety, accessibility, and sanitation
- Clarifications on permit eligibility, renewal procedures, and compliance monitoring
- Funding allocations, waivers, or expedited processing for affected businesses
- Sunset/automatic expiration terms tied to the emergency status

Because the text of the bill’s provisions isn’t included here, the above are likely domains of change rather than confirmed specifics.

Affected Parties

  • Restaurant and food-service establishments utilizing or seeking streatery spaces
  • Business owners adjacent to streatery sites and nearby residents who may experience changes in sidewalk/patio usage
  • City agencies responsible for permitting, public space management, safety compliance, and enforcement (e.g., planning, transportation, health/safety departments)
  • Licensees and permittees under the Streatery Program, including any vendors or suppliers tied to street dining operations

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Dec 1, 2025: Introduced by Councilmember Allen (Office of the Secretary)
  • Dec 2, 2025: Amendments published (Pinto; Nadeau); Final Reading occurred
  • Dec 2–Dec 12, 2025: Transmitted to Mayor; response due Dec 29, 2025
  • Dec 19, 2025: Mayor signed the bill; enacted with Act Number A26-0233; the act indicates a temporary/pilot status with a stated expiration
  • Dec 22, 2025: Returned from Mayor (status update; may reflect codification, reconsideration, or publication in the legislative record)
  • Expiration/ Sunset: Act A26-0233 indicates an expiration date of March 19, 2026, consistent with an emergency or temporary measure

Practical Considerations

  • The emergency nature suggests rapid implementation intended to support ongoing or imminent needs of the Streatery Program and participating businesses.
  • Stakeholders should monitor any updates or accompanying implementing regulations that specify the exact changes, compliance requirements, and the status of renewal or extension beyond the temporary period.

Next Steps

  • Review the final enacted text (Act A26-0233) for precise provisions, dates, and compliance requirements.
  • Confirm any required actions for permittees (renewals, new applications, safety measures) and deadlines before the March 19, 2026 expiration.
  • Watch for any follow-up legislative actions extending, renewing, or codifying the emergency measures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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