Report Prepared by: Stephani Davis, Development Services Tech II, Planning Division/Development Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #19-04 by The Regents of the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host the Class of 2019 Graduation Reception, Which Includes Serving Alcohol on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by UC Merced allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (event time 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.), for the Graduating Class of 2019's graduation reception, which includes the serving of alcohol.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for a graduation reception (including the serving of alcohol); 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 approva...
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