The City and the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce have discussed the possibility of development of property around the Yakima Convention Center which could include development of the property on and around the Chamber.  However, prior to any development, adequate parking for the Convention Center and the Chamber needs to be evaluated and addressed.  The Chamber is currently looking to undertake improvements to its building.  The Chamber agrees to delay those improvements for six months during which a feasibility study will be conducted to evaluate the feasibility of a parking structure near the property.

Staff is not seeking action at this time.  The letter, after the Board of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce approves it, will come back to Council for final approval.