Report Prepared by: Jessie Lee, Development Services Technician I, Planning Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request #23-03 by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado), Located on W. Main Street Between M and K Streets, Canal Street Between Main Street and W. 18th Street, Including Bob Hart Square on Thursday, March 2, 2023, From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Approval of a Request for a City of Merced Sponsorship
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the closure and use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Thursday, March 2, 2023, for a Vendor Fair Event (El Mercado). The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between M and K Streets, Canal Street between Main Street and W. 18th Street, including Bob Hart Square from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The application also includes a request for City of Merced Sponsorship.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion
A. Approving the street closure of W. Main Street between M and K Streets, Canal Street between Main Street and W. 18th Street, and the use of Bob Hart Square on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,
B. Approving City of Merced Sponsorship; and,
C. Authorizing the Director of Development Services to approve the future event dates for the year 2023, with or without a change of location contingent upon the availability of W. Main Street between M and K Streets, Canal Street between Main Street and W. 18th Street, and the use of Bob Hart Square, 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...
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