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Comparison of current outdoor dining participation to peak numbers
2:21:10
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Council Member Restler and DOT officials debate the current participation rates in the outdoor dining program compared to peak numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion highlights a significant decrease in participation.
- Using DOT's figures, Restler calculates that current participation (2,600) is less than 30% of the peak (8,000)
- DOT officials attempt to explain the discrepancy, mentioning ongoing applications and ineligible businesses
- DOT compares the participation rate to Paris's transition from temporary to permanent outdoor dining
Lincoln Restler
2:21:10
So even still, let's use your numbers, which I would argue with and I don't I'm I'm not really sure at all are accurate, but we'll accept your numbers that a peak of, let's say, 8,000 was the total number that operated at any given time.
2:21:22
We're now at 2,600.
2:21:23
Right?
2:21:24
So just accepting your numbers, that means we're at less than 30% of the peak number today.
2:21:29
Less 70% fewer restaurants are operating today.
2:21:32
Is that right?
2:21:33
Could I just get a yes no on that?
Margaret Forgione
2:21:34
So 2,600 are operating today as we speak.
Lincoln Restler
2:21:37
You said a peak was 8,000, so we're talking about 26 Then
Margaret Forgione
2:21:41
we have a number of others that are in the process, and we have some who have dropped out of the process or are not eligible.
2:21:47
So there's more to these numbers.
2:21:49
You need to dig into them a little bit.
2:21:50
Happy to
Lincoln Restler
2:21:51
dig in with you.
2:21:51
But From
Rick Rodriguez
2:21:53
temporary to permanent, the rate is similar to what Paris has, which had a preexisting program as well.