Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Planner, Development Services
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SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #16-10 for Bob Hart Square (Merced Center for the Performing Arts/Annual Gala)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., for the Merced Center for the Performing Arts for their annual gala fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the use of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a gala fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff report.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, with modifications; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion)
AUTHORITY
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, 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, parks, parking lots, or any public place in the city, unless otherwise permitted by the Merced Municipal Code or authorized by the City Council."
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Merced Center for the Performing Arts is requesting approval to use Bob Hart Square for their annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (includes set-up/clean-up times). The applicant will be providing tables, chairs, a check-in station, a stage, live entertainment/music (to be played no later than 10:00 p.m. due to ...
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