Report Prepared by: Sam Kuykendall, Planning Technician I, Development Services
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SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #18-11 for Use of Bob Hart Square (Merced Center for the Performing Arts and Playhouse Merced)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the use of Bob Hart Square from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018, by Playhouse Merced for the Playhouse Merced 2018 Gala and fundraising dinner (including the serving of alcohol).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the use of Bob Hart Square from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018, for a fundraiser gala and dinner, to include the serving 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, 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
Background
Each year, Playhouse Merced holds a major fundraiser dinner in Bob Hart Square, which includes fine dining provided by Five Ten Bistro and live on-stage entertainment by Playhouse Merced's favorite local stars.
Description
The Merced Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) and Playhouse Merced are requesting the use of...
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