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.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

January 25, 2023

On agenda

February 6, 2023

Passed

February 6, 2023