Brief

Councilmember Nithya Raman moved to fund a pedestrian overcrossing over Encino Avenue and safety and active transportation improvements at White Oak Avenue, Oxnard Street, Balboa Boulevard, and Ventura Boulevard. The Council adopted the motion 15-0 on May 19, 2026. The file, which includes a fund transfer agreement, was transmitted to the Mayor on May 20, 2026, with a June 1 deadline for mayoral action.

Full summary

When the Encino Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing over US Route 101 was demolished in 2022 to correct a nonstandard vertical clearance problem, it was never replaced. California's 2021 Budget Act appropriated $2,300,000 to fund alternate bicycle and pedestrian routes in response. Caltrans used $521,000 of that total to complete sidewalk and curb ramp construction on the south side of Killion Street, along with fencing. With that Caltrans-managed work finished, the remaining $1,779,000 became available for the City to direct toward additional improvements in the area. Councilmember Nithya Raman, seconded by Bob Blumenfield, moved to authorize the Bureau of Street Services to accept that $1,779,000 and execute a Funding Transfer Agreement with Caltrans. Under the agreement, the funds would be transferred to the City as an advanced lump sum. The money is earmarked for street safety and active transportation improvements in the corridor bounded by White Oak Avenue, Oxnard Street, Balboa Boulevard, and Ventura Boulevard. Planned improvements include protected bike lanes, sidewalks, fencing, and landscaping. The motion went directly from introduction to a Council vote without referral to committee. The full Council adopted it unanimously, 15-0, on May 19, 2026, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51. The City Clerk transmitted the file to the Mayor on May 20, 2026, with a deadline of June 1, 2026 for mayoral action. As of the last recorded activity, the file is awaiting the Mayor's signature.

Activity (4)

• 2026-05-20 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is June 1, 2026.
• 2026-05-19 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-05-15 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 19, 2026.
• 2026-05-13 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (1)

• 2026-05-13 Motion · motion