Report Prepared by: Jessie Lee, Development Services Technician II, Planning Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #25-0031 and the Use of Bob Hart Square by David Padilla to Host the Annual "Cheerful Giving" Event, Located on W. Main Street Between K Street and Canal Street, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, From 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Consideration of a Request for a City of Merced Co-Sponsorship
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by David Padilla for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Sunday, December 14, 2025, for the annual Cheerful Giving Event. The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between K Street and Canal Street, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Co-Sponsorship.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the use of Bob Hart Square and the street closure of W. Main Street, between K Street and Canal Street, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and,
B. Approving City of Merced Co-Sponsorship at an estimated $777.93 for the 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) Temporarily closing a portion of any street for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes when, in the opinion of local authoriti...
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