Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Planner, Development Services
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SUBJECT: Street Closure #16-09 - Street Closure Request for the Merced "Feast" Reception (Merced Main Street Association)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider a request for the closure of City streets and the use of Bob Hart Square with alcohol service.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of Main Street (between Canal Street and M Street) and the use of Bob Hart Square with alcohol service, as requested by the Merced Main Street Association to host the Merced "Feast" Reception, on Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; subject to the conditions 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; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 200; California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 21100(a) and 21101(e), the latter as follows:
"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 for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing.
Merced Municipal Code Section 9.12.020 - Serving or drinking liquors on street:
"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, ...
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