Report Prepared by: Stephani Davis, Development Services Technician II, Planning Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #19-10 by Merced LGBTQ Alliance to Host the Annual Merced LGBTQ Alliance Pride 2019 Event, Located on W. Main Street Between M and K Streets (Including Bob Hart Square); and Canal Street Between W. Main Street and Arbor Lane, on Saturday, July 6, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced LGBTQ Alliance for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Saturday, July 6, 2019, for the Annual Merced LGBTQ Alliance Pride 2019 event. The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between M and K Streets, including Bob Hart Square, and Canal Street between W. Main Street and Arbor Lane, on Saturday, July 6, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closure of W. Main Street between M and K Streets, including the use of Bob Hart Square, and Canal Street between W. Main Street and Arbor Lane, on Saturday, July 6, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 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), as follows:
"CVC 21101. Local authorities, for those highways under their jurisdiction, may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution on the following matters:
(e) Temporarily closing a portion of any street for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes when, in the opinion of local author...
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