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CC (1) Discussion and Review of Options for the Closure of Main Street, Between Culver Boulevard and the City Boundary South of Venice Boulevard, and the Installation of Bollards; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: January 24, 2022
Contact Person: Andrew Maximous/Public Works Department
310-253-5628
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Fiscal Impact: [X] General Fund: [X]
Public Notice: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/20/2022)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (01/12/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss and review options for the closure of Main Street, between Culver Boulevard and the city boundary south of Venice Boulevard, and the installation of bollards; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In July 2020, Main Street was closed to all vehicular traffic and made available for outdoor dining after temporary orders related to the Pandemic disallowed in-door dining at restaurants. In the spring of 2021, Los Angeles County reached yellow tier, the least restrictive level in the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and the City staff started discussions regarding re-opening streets and businesses, including opening segments of roadways that had been closed to accommodate outdoor dining and social distancing.
On September 28, 2021, the Mobility, Traffic and Parking Subcommittee received a presentation from staff regarding options for the closure/opening of Main Street. The Subcommittee supported agendizing the topic for discussion to receive direction from the full City Council. This report presents options for discussion and direction.
Options
The options for the City Council's consideration, including the Staff Recommendation (Option 1B), include:
1A) Cl...
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