Report Prepared by: Jessie Lee, Development Services Technician II, Planning Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #24-11 by the Annissa Fragoso to Host the Merced Lowrider Holiday Celebration, Located on West Main Street Between M Street and K Street, and Canal Street Between Main Street and West 18th Street, Including Bob Hart Square on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by Annissa Fragoso for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Sunday, June 23, 2024, for the Merced Lowrider Holiday Celebration. The request seeks approval to close West Main Street, between M Street and K Street, Canal Street between Main Street and West 18th Street, and includes Bob Hart Square from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of West Main Street between M Street and K Street, Canal Street between Main Street and West 18th Street, and the use of Bob Hart Square on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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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 authorities having jurisdiction or a public officer or employee that the local authority designates by resolution, the closing is necessary fo...
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