City Council

(18) 23­0946 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the walkway southerly of Richland Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Bentley Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the temporary closure of the walkway southerly of Richland Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Bentley Avenue is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. 2. FIND that the walkway as shown in the City Engineer report dated July 17, 2024, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of 18 months upon Council approval. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney, attached to the Council file. 4. ADOPT the following findings: a. There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the walkway recommended for temporary closure. b. The temporary closure of the walkway will reduce the criminal activity in the area. c. The walkway does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties. d. The closure will not substantially adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, or the performance of municipal or public utility services in the walkway proposed to be temporarily closed. e. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the walkway contribute to the criminal activities. f. The walkway has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering -is absorbing the -cost of processing the in the request e. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the walkway contribute to the criminal activities. f. The walkway has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.