On December 12, 2023, the City, through oral motion, moved for a moratorium on enforcement of parking infractions in the downtown area.  The moratorium was for two months, which expires on February 10, 2024.  The City Council held a study session to receive public input on downtown parking issues on January 23, 2024.  At that meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back a resolution extending the moratorium an additional 60 days.

The moratorium clarifies that it pertains only to parking enforcement with regards to the time limitations (2-hour free parking) of YMC 9.50.065, as well as the need for a long-term parking permit for long-term parking in City-owned parking lots as required by YMC 9.50.220.  The moratorium also specifies that the downtown area is the CBD (Central Business District) zone of the City.  This specification is consistent with the messaging from the first moratorium.

As proposed, the Resolution extends the moratorium an additional week beyond the 60 days in order to better align with the April 16, 2024 regular City Council meeting.