Report Prepared by: Stephani Davis, Development Services Tech II, Planning Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #19-12 by the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host a Vino and Tapas Fundraiser Event, to Include the Serving of Alcohol, on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce to allow the use of Bob Hart Square Park for their Vino and Tapas Tasting fundraiser event, to include the serving of alcohol, on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Vino and Tapas Tasting fundraising event (including the service 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
Background
The Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce will be holding a fundraising event, on Saturday, October 12, 2...
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