Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nutt, Planning Technician II, Development Services
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SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Use Request #17-03 for Bob Hart Square (The Regents of the University of California/Class of 2017 Graduation Reception)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (event time 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), for the Regents of the University of California/Merced's annual graduation reception, which includes the serving of wine.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for a graduation reception (including the serving of wine); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative 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, alley, 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 Regents of the University of California, Merced, are requesting approval for their 9th annual Graduation Reception, for the graduating class of 2017. Through the years, this event has been held at various locations, with the first four held atop the park...
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