Report Prepared by: Jessie Lee, Development Services Technician II, Planning Division/Development Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use #25-0007 by Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to Use the First Floor of the Civic Center to Host a Reception for the California Transportation Commission, to Include Serving of Alcohol (Beer and Wine Only), on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 pm., to 8:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the use of the First Floor of the Civic Center for Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to Host a Reception for the California Transportation Commission, to include serving of alcohol (beer and wine only) on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m. (this is to include set-up and clean-up).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion
A. Approving the use of the first floor of the Merced Civic Center by MCAG to host the California Transportation Commission on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.; allowing the serving of alcohol; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to ensure compliance with the approved conditions.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, with modifications; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, and Merced Municipal Code Section 9.12.020 - Serving or drinking liquors on City property:
It is unlawful, and a misdemeanor, subject to punishment in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of the Code, for any person to serve, drink, consume, or have in his/her possession an open container containing any spirituous, vinous, malt, or any other intoxicating liquors in or upon any of the streets, sidewalks, alleys, pa...
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