The Bidwell Park and Playground commission may, in its discretion and without council approval, cause all or any part of a roadway within a park or playground of the city to be closed for a special event during a period not exceeding 24 hours in length when the Bidwell Park and Playground commission finds that such closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons using the roadway during the special event; and
A. The special event is sponsored and conducted by the city; or
B. The special event is sponsored and conducted by a nonprofit association or corporation, and
1. The event is open to all members of the community, and
2. Where fees will be charged for admission to the event or donations will be solicited in the course of the event, the funds obtained by the sponsor from such fees or donations will be used by the sponsor in a manner which contributes to the betterment of the community and its residents.
(Ord. 1380 §1)