HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-088 Temporary Street Closure of portions of 16th Avenue, Spring Creek Road, & Washington AvenueRESOLUTION NO. R-2000- 88
A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary closure of portions of 16th Avenue, Spring Creek
Road, and Washington Avenue for the 2000 Airshow Yakima.
WHEREAS, the Airshow Yakima Board has requested the City of Yakima to close 16th
Avenue from Washington Avenue to the southern City limits and.that portion of Spring Creek
Road within the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the Airshow Yakima Board has made the aforementioned request for
closure at the hours and dates listed below in order to facilitate air fair events and practice
flights at or preceding the 2000 Airshow to be held at the Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister
Field; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 9.70 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, the City
Council deems the Airshow Yakima to be a special event for which street closure is desirable,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The following streets are hereby closed, except for emergency vehicles and
individuals with passes from the Airshow, during the stated times and dates:
Spring Creek Road and 16th Avenue from Washington Avenue to Ahtanum;
Washington Avenue from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue; and Ahtanum Road from 16th Avenue
west for a distance of 550 feet, except emergency vehicles and individuals with passes from the
Airshow:
August 8, 2000
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
August 9, 2000
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section 2. Ahtanum Road from 550 feet West of 16th Avenue to South 26th Avenue is
hereby restricted to local traffic only from:
August 8, 2000
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
August 9, 2000
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of July, 2000.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.* /0
For Meeting Of July 18, 2000
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closure of Portions
of Spring Creek Road, 16th Avenue and Washington Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: Police Chief Don Blesio
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Police Chief Don Blesio at 575-6211
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Airshow Yakima requests temporary street closures outlined above which are required to meet
FAA safety requirements. Closures would be in effect on August 8, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. and on August 9, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Areas to be closed or otherwise effected will include:
Spring Creek Road and 16th Avenue from Washington Avenue to Ahtanum Road will be closed
to all traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles and limited individuals with passes from
Airshow Yakima.
Ahtanum Road from 3rd Avenue to 52nd Avenue will be limited to "local traffic only".
Ahtanum Road will be closed to all traffic from approximately 550 feet west of the intersection of
16th Avenue to a point approximately 1750 feet east of 16th Avenue.
West Washington Avenue will be closed to all traffic from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue.
The FAA has requested the County to close the portions of lower Ahtanum Road that are outside
the Yakima City Limits for this event as well.
These time frames are required by the Federal Aviation Administration in order for the
Snowbirds to perform their show. These requirements are necessary due to the maneuvers
which the Snowbirds will be conducting.
Resolution X Ordinance _ Contract X Other (Specify)
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council enact the resolution authorizing
the street closures.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: