City Council

(8) 16-0518-S1 CD 4 TRANSPORTATION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the re-scoping of the project at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Woodman Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman – Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), with the assistance of the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL), and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to report within 60 days with a re-scoping of the project at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Woodman Avenue to prioritize safety and accessibility for people walking, bicycling and taking transit, and for persons with mobility disabilities to include consideration of the following: Reconstruction of catch basins on the east side of Woodman Avenue and improvement of the flowline. Construction of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible unidirectional curb ramps for all four corners of the intersection of Woodman Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. Shortening of the crosswalk at Woodman Avenue along the north leg. Widening of the sidewalks on Woodman Avenue north of Ventura Boulevard to the alley north of Ventura Boulevard and improvement of the ADA path of travel. Curb extensions at all corners and bus bulbs or islands at any transit stop located on the near side or far side of the intersection of Woodman Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. Planting and establishment of as many street trees as possible. Recommendations for lighting improvements or additions at the intersection including street lighting and pedestrian-scaled lighting, especially at transit stops. INSTRUCT the BOE to: Terminate the active project entitled "Ventura Boulevard and Woodman Avenue Improvements”, Work Order No. E1908174. Terminate the construction contract awarded as Contract No. C-138493. Negotiate all associated costs with the termination of Contract No. C-138493; and, transfer any remaining funds in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50MVBW entitled "Ventura at Woodman Intersection Improvements" and/or appropriated to the Ventura at Woodman Intersection; account in the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Trust Fund 523. AUTHORIZE the BOE and LADOT to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer and amendment instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; and, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.