Report Prepared by: Elvira Mejia, Development Services Technician II, Planning Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-04 by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado), Located on N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday May 1, 2025, From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Consideration of a Request for a City of Merced Co-Sponsorship
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the closure and use of City streets on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday, May 1, 2025, for a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close N Street Between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Co-Sponsorship.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the street closure of N Street between W. Main Street and W. 19th Street, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and Thursday May 1, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,
Should the City Council decide to Co-Sponsor the Event
City Council - Adopt a Motion
B. Approving City of Merced Co-Sponsorship at an estimated $3,023.41 per event, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in the Administrative Staff Report.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a future Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 200; California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21101(e), as follows:
"CVC 21101. Local authorities, for those highways under their jurisdiction, may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution on the following matters:
(e) Tempo...
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