City Council

(5) 24-1448-S1 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the airspace at corners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (VAC-E1401457). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 2, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the proceedings to vacate the airspace (elevation of 401’9” to 471’9”) at corners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.