HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/2023 04. Report regarding cruise nightsBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 4.
For Meeting of: May 23, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Report regarding cruise nights
SUBMITTED BY: Robert Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Recently, the Administration and Councilmember Byers met with representatives of the Corvette
Club and Vintiques along with several representatives of the downtown business community. The
discussion around the existing ordinance centered on three items.
1. Prohibit semi -truck cabs from participating in the cruise night.
2. Have people turn on to Third Avenue in order to return to the cruising on Yakima Avenue
versus Naches Avenue. The concern is that this would require some intervention by the
City to close the street. Closing the street requires additional police and public works
resources.
3. Explore changing the authorized closing time for cruising from 10 p.m. to 9 p.m., which is
one hour earlier.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to develop an ordinance amending the current code if the Council desires to
implement any of the suggested changes.