Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Planner, Development Services
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SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #16-11 (510 Bistro and Playhouse Merced for Octoberfest Beer Garden)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 510 Bistro and Playhouse Merced to host their first annual Octoberfest Beer Festival.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the use of Bob Hart Square (including the sale of alcohol) on Saturday, September 24, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the Octoberfest Beer Festival; 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
510 Bistro and Playhouse Merced are requesting approval for the use of Bob Hart Square on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (includes set-up and clean-up times) to host their first annual Octoberfest beer festival (Attachment 1). The applicant will provide tables, chairs, a stage for live music (to be played no later than 10:00 p.m. due to close pr...
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