Report Prepared by: Stephani Davis, Development Services Technician II, Planning Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #19-01 by Merced Main Street Association to Host the 4th Annual Merced FEAST Farm-to-Table Event, Located on W. Main Street Between M and Canal Streets (Including Bob Hart Square) which Includes the Serving of Alcohol, on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday, September 20, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced Main Street Association for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20, 2019, for the 4th Annual "Merced FEAST" farm-to-table event. The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between M and Canal Streets and Bob Hart Square on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Bob Hart Square on Friday, September 20, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of W. Main Street between M and Canal Streets, and the use of Bob Hart Square, on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the use of Bob Hart Square, on Friday, September 20, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., subject to the details and 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 the request completely; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a future Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 200; California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21101(e), and Merced Municipal Code Section 9.12.020, as follows:
"CVC 21101. Local authorities, for those highways under their jurisdiction, may adopt rules and regulations...
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