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CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Direction Regarding a Potential New Bicycle and Pedestrian Ramp and Pathway Connecting Ince Boulevard to Ballona Creek.
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Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Mate Gaspar/Public Works Department
Christopher Evans/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5602
(310) 253-5621
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/02/2024)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (06/25/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding a potential new bicycle and pedestrian ramp and pathway connecting Ince Boulevard to Ballona Creek.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City Council directed staff prepare an agenda item to discuss and provide direction for a potential bicycle and pedestrian pathway between Ince Boulevard and Ballona Creek
Staff reviewed the matter and is providing the following information for discussion purposes.
1. For the public to reach Ince Boulevard, an easement across the private property located at 8680 Hayden Place would need to be executed. The cost of the easement agreement would be determined through negotiation with the property owner. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works would have to be included in the easement agreement so that they could access the new gate at Ballona Creek and lock it before major storm events.
2. The Army Corps of Engineers and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Department would require the City to complete a list of pre-application studies and deliverables for a proposed bicycle and pedestrian ramp from Ballona Creek to the property at 8680 Hayden Place.
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