It is resolved that Council:
(A)
endorse the continuation of the Retail
Activation Program for Pitt Street Mall to encourage and support new retail
activities to drive pedestrian footfall in addition to the current temporary
events which occur;
(B)
endorse the continuation of Pitt Street Mall
being made available without a fee for events qualifying under this program;
(C)
note that all activities that fall within the
Retail Activation Program are subject to an assessment of proposed activities
and require an approved event application;
(D)
note that the continuation of this program will
not fetter the City’s discretion to determine event applications; and
(E)
note that this program
will be reviewed every year through an internal consultation process to ensure
it remains relevant and appropriate for the space available.
Carried
unanimously.
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