§ 94A.3. PLACES FOR PEOPLE PROGRAM FUNCTIONS.

To achieve the purpose of the Places for People Program, the Core City Agencies shall perform the functions set forth below consistent with each Agency’s authority under the Charter and other applicable City law. The specific roles of each participating Core City Agency for each People Place Category are set forth in Section 94A.4.

(a) Coordinate principles and practices in People Places designated under the Places for People Program with other public agencies operating similar public realm initiatives and projects in the City.

(b) Be responsible for development and administration of Program implementation, policies, and strategies.

(c) Sustain strategic partnerships with stakeholders of People Places, including community organizations, nonprofit organizations, and businesses, in supporting and enhancing People Places Citywide.

(d) Endeavor to keep barriers to participation in the Program as low as possible, including but not limited to keeping administrative and permit fees modest.

(e) Explore efforts to cross-subsidize approved People Places by leveraging the revenue generated in People Places that exceeds the cost of managing and operating the People Place and directing a portion of the excess funds to support other People Places that have a demonstrated funding need.

(f) Seek Stewards for People Places through a Steward identification process that utilizes existing City partnership efforts where possible and builds strong relationships with Stewards.

(g) Network communication and coordinate efforts of the various Stewards within the Places for People Program.

(h) Identify opportunities to streamline permitting for active uses of People Places so that barriers to event permitting are eliminated or minimized.

(i) Encourage People Place Stewards to maximize events and activities that are free to the public.

(j) Collect People Place participation data and user feedback, and use established criteria to evaluate Steward performance outcomes in various areas, including economic impact, type of activities, and community engagement.

(k) Support development of long-term maintenance and activity partnerships for People Places.

(l) Strive to ensure that People Places remain available to the public, while recognizing that some small number of restricted access events in suitable locations may be helpful in supporting People Place operations.

(m) Support the City’s goal of continuing to be a national and international leader in public realm innovation.

(Added by Ord. , File No. 160893, App. 11/22/2016, Eff. 12/22/2016)