HomeMy WebLinkAbout122121-08.1 BURGESS, PAT
12-21-2021
TO: DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Honorable Newell Arnerich
Honorable Robert Storer
Honorable Karen Stepper
Honorable Renee Morgan
Honorable Dave Fong
Re: Public Hearing Item 8.1 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-05, an urgency ordinance
Dear Mayor Arnerich, Vice Mayor Storer and Town Council Members,
I have lived in Danville for nearly 30 years and have raised 5 children. I currently am a real estate agent
and am past Chairperson for the Chamber of Commerce. I love this Town and appreciate how you all
have kept it vibrant and healthy, particularly in light of the most recent challenges due to the pandemic.
One of the positives, in my opinion, that emerged out of the pandemic, has been outdoor dining. This
has created a “European” atmosphere where people are out and about, and just enjoying the charm of
our Town. It has given our Town a new sense of community during such a difficult time. So often we
see people dining outdoors, chatting with friends who happen to be walking by. The outdoor dining
encourages patrons to not only enjoy our wonderful restaurants, but also to shop local. The foot traffic
seems to have increased. As you sit outside and look at the surrounding shops, it inspires one to
“putter” into these shops to discover new treasures.
I pray that Ordinance 2021-05 is adopted and that going forward our Town embraces outdoor dining.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Pat Burgess
201 Conifer Terrace
Danville, CA