I observed a person in a wheelchair having to go into the street to get around this impediment.

This corner is often very crowded with loud, boisterous customers, many of whom smoke. Between the furniture, crowds, and cloud of smoke, this public sidewalk is often impossible to use in the evenings.

Thank you. We are sending one of our building inspectors to check on this, thank you.

The inspectors have checked this location, the case is closed.

OK, they've checked the location. What did they find?

We have spoken with the proprietors in the area, and shared the concerns about pedestrian access. The ordinance that we have regarding sidewalk seating is specific to the downtown area. We are continuing to monitor the situation to determine any further steps.