Report Prepared by: Jacob Fister, Sergeant, Merced Police Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request Submitted by Liza Servin for the 2026 Central California Band Review on November 14th, 2026, from 6:00 A.M. Until 3:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the use of City streets and Joe Herb Park on November 14th, 2026, for the Central California Band Review.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council – Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the street closures of Parsons Avenue, from Merced Avenue to Childs Avenue; East Childs Avenue, from Watertown Drive to Parsons Avenue, as requested by Golden Valley High School Band Boosters Coordinator Liza Servin for the 2026 Central California Band Review scheduled Saturday, November 14th, 2026. The applicant has also requested the use of Joe Herb Park through Parks and Recreation. The street closures will be between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., residents within the street closure will be escorted by the Merced Police Traffic Unit; subject to the conditions of the administrative staff report; and,
B. Authorizing the use of Joe Herb Park from 06:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 200.
City of Merced Municipal Code Section 12.42.010.
State of California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
A request was received from Liza Servin, representative of the Golden Valley High School Band Boosters, to close the following streets and utilize Joe Herb Park for the 2026 Central California Band Review Parade:
North Parsons Avenue from Merced Avenue to East Childs Avenue.
East Childs Avenue from Watertown Drive to Pars...
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