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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-091 TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE1 RESOLUTION NO. R-2000- 91 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 thehours 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, WHEREAS, the Airshow Yakima Board has recently learned that, due to timing uncertainties caused by incoming commercial flights on August 9, 2000, an additional street closure period is necessary. 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 7:30 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 7:30 p.m. (I k)rcsAl rs Low 2000 am.na.o-Jw ' Section 3. Resolution R2000-88 is hereby rescinded. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of August, 2000. ATTEST: ,eJ /2 ) City Clerk ry Place, Mayor BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item N For Meeting Of August 1, 2000 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of an amended 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 that are required to meet FAA safety requirements. The City Council has authorized street closure for this event 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. Following the City Council meeting of July 18, 2000, the Airshow Board learned that an additional time would be needed on August 9 due to incoming commercial flights. They are respectfully requesting that the City Council grant the additional time. 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: