HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-042 Bicycles prohibited at Yakima Skate Park ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -42
AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; prohibiting the riding of
bicycles and scooters at the Yakima Skate Park and;
enacting as new section, section 6.75.065 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 6.75.065 of the city of Yakima Municipal Code is
hereby enacted as a new section to read as follows:
"6.75.035 Bicycles prohibited at Yakima Skate Park —park to be
posted"
It is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle, tricycle, scooter or other
wheeled conveyance, other than a skateboard, roller -skate or in -line skate, on
the paved portion of a Yakima Skate Park. All Skate Parks shall be
conspicuously posted with the words . "no bikes or scooters, violators will be
prosecuted under YMC 6.75.065."
Section 2 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19 of
September , 2000
Place, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Publication Date: 9-22 -2000
Effective Date: 10-22 -2000
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. * /Jr
For Meeting of: September 19, 2000
ITEM TITLE: An Ordinance Relating to Public Safety, Prohibiting the Riding of
Bicycles, Tricycles, and Scooters at the Yakima Skate Park
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols, 575 -6020
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Yakima Skate Park is designed for skateboarders and in -line skaters. Problems have
occurred with bicycles and scooters in the park, which pose safety concerns. Riders of
bicycles and scooters are not able to control their equipment as well as skates and
skateboards. Staff considered allowing designated times for bicycles only; however, the
ramps were not designed for bikes. Other cities that we contacted do not allow bikes in their
designated skate parks.
The attached ordinance prohibits bicycles, tricycles, and scooters at the Yakima Skate Park.
Once the ordinance is in place, City staff will be able to enforce the usage of bicycles,
tricycles, and scooters at the skate park.
Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address):
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Funding Source: NA
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ��- �- \\ City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests Council to pass Ordinance
prohibiting the riding of bicycles, tricycles, and scooters at the Yakima Skate Park.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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