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Home My WebLink AboutR-2004-118 Mel Moore - Temporary Street Closure RequestRESOLUTION NO. R-2004-118 A RESOLUTION approving the request of Mr. Mel Moore to close Yakima Avenue between 1st Street and Naches Avenue from 5:00 a.m. on September 4, 2004 until, 7:00 p.m. on September 5, 2004 for a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. WHEREAS, the City wishes to increase tourism and business in the Downtown area; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mel Moore is organizing the 2004 Hot Shots 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and wishes to hold the tournament in Downtown Yakima; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moore experienced success with holding the previous tournament in Downtown Yakima; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department lacks the authority to grant any street closure greater than four hours or extending beyond 10:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department typically requires the requesting party to provide and pay all costs associated with barricades and traffic control; and WHEREAS, City ordinance 9.70.055 pertaining to street closures requires the requesting party to have one million dollars liability insurance coverage for the duration of the closure; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department has no opposition to this street closure, now, therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Council hereby approves the request of Mr. Mel Moore to close Yakima Avenue from 1st Street to Naches Avenue from 5:00 a.m. on September 4, 2004 through 7:00 p.m. on September 5, 2004, provided that the requesting party provides and pays for all costs associated with barricades and traffic control and adheres to the provisions of ordinance 9.70.055 of the Yakima Municipal Code. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th d July, 2004. (i_4..4 i 0 ATTEST: Paul P. George, Mayor City Clerk Date (1k)res-police vehicle surplus 00 -pm City of Yakima Police Department Sam Granato, Chief of Police 200 S. 3'd Street RECEI EV b 9taYa,OgilsWihdfalfA901 Telephone (09)575-6200 Fax (509)575-6007 Memorandum July 12, 2004 TO: Mayor Paul George and City Council Members. FROM: Capt. Jeff Schneider SUBJECT: Street Closure Request JUL 1 3 2004 OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL The Police Department has received a request from Mr. Mel Moore for a street closure on Yakima Ave from 1st Street to Naches Ave. The closure period would last from 9/4/04 at 0500 until 9/5/04 at 1900. This closure request is to accommodate a Hot Shots 3 on 3 basketball tournament. While the Department has no opposition to this closure, by ordinance we may only grant street closures for no more than four hours in duration (9.70) and that closure must end by 10 p.m. As such this request falls outside of our authority to grant. We are forwarding this request to the City Council so they may take whatever action they desire on the request. As a note, the Police Department typically requires a requesting party to provide and pay all costs associated with barricades and traffic control devices required for the closure. In addition City ordinance requires the requesting party to have one million dollar liability insurance coverage for the duration of the closure. CITY OF YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF YAKIMA PLEAS J GREEN Chief of Police �� GAJ �o tf- C(, pviLe YMC - SECTION 9.70 Pj Name of Applicant: /I-0 / 677/0 / S 3- 0/0 3 1311 fr" 42- r° f> APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT 204 EAST "B" STREET TELEPHONE: (509) 575-6200 SCAN 278-6200 YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98901 Address: &)( 391- V4-11/HA - g e307 Phone: W-7 /4 70 Sponsoring Organization: 9frK'Hk 11:041 /7312ACJ (Vciv 04J %J9 r t Address: 10 N v/3-,e/Am th 14-90/ Phone: S 7J' ,'o/ Name of Person in Charge: f cL n e red" Address:72 e dun,“�i rdl�=rte �ld L� /?ox 3 m - Purpose of Event: /aft) cr� y 3 '6 -3 %ouf/?lr/4fytt- Date of Event: Sc ---pr fj/- -- 2 to o Phone: 41-17 /47o Time of Event: Start/ 5:4^1 End/ 7P/v) S -r If this application is for a Parade supply a figure for the approximate number of participants expected and indicate the number and types of units (vehicles, floats, bands, marching units, animals and a description of any sound amplification equipment to be used). If this application is for a special event please provide a brief narrative describing what you want to do and the dimensions and plans for any structure (including tent or canopy) to be erected in coNaection with the event: /1/0e7 -24-13(c' X3.9 -SAID" 9N sr 3i ) ii-b4� 'a�1 e s i SiP e f /��t r_ � � / c �I�c C .S AS z 4s— // ) LOCATION: (If for a parade include time and location of assembly, disassembly and proposed route): PARADES/MOTORCADES: It shall be the responsibility of the person in charge of the parade/ motorcade to see that all units have been instructed as to time and place of assembly, disassembly and their position in the procession. A representative from the sponsoring organization shall be present at the assembly location to assure the event starts at the scheduled time and to assure units in the event are not more than 50 feet apart. All rules and regulations as specified in Yakima Municipal Code 9.70 will be adhered to. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS: (Fairs, foot races, bicycle races, block parties, etc.). When application is made for a block party involving closure of a street, such closure shall not be for more than one city block, nor for more than four hours and will end no later than 10 p.m. The application shall contain an agreement to such conditions signed by all residents of the block proposed for closure. Sponsors will provide their own barricades and these must meet M.U.T.C.D. standards. The city does not have these devices to rent or loan. Noise levels must conform to the City of Yakima noise ordinance. If alcoholic beverages are to be dispensed, evidence of a permit issued by the State Liquor Control Board shall be produced. ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. a G For Meeting of July 20, 2004 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Closure of Yakima Ave. from 1St Street to Naches Ave. for a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Chief Granato, Police Department CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Capt. Jeff Schneider - 575-6151 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Police Department has received a request from Mr. Mel Moore for a street closure on Yakima Ave from lst Street to Naches Ave. The closure period would last from 9/4/04 at 0500 until 9/5/04 at 1900. This closure request is to accommodate a Hot Shots 3 on 3 basketball tournament. While the Department has no opposition to this closure, by ordinance we may only grant street closures for no more than four hours in duration (9.70) and that closure must end by 10 p.m. As such this request falls outside of our authority to grant. We are forwarding this request to the City Council so they may take whatever action they desire on the request. As a note, the Police Department typically requires a requesting party to provide and pay all costs associated with barricades and traffic control devices required for the closure. In addition City ordinance requires the requesting party to have one million dollar liability insurance coverage for the duration of the closure. Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify) Funding Source N/A APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council adopt the Resolution Authorizing Closure of Yakima Ave. from 1St Street to Naches Ave. for a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2004-118