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Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing the weight limit on the Ravenna Bridge not to exceed 34 tons. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to set a weight limit not exceed 34 tons on the Ravenna Bridge over the Rivo Alto Canal (Attachment A).
As a result of a recent inspection and load rating analysis (Attachment B) routinely provided by the County of Los Angeles (County), reported bridge ratings have changed for the subject Ravenna Bridge, and weight limits are being imposed as per Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards. The recent load rating analysis finds the capacity of the bridge to be less than previously reported due to a more refined analysis of the bridge’s structural composition. The maximum allowable loads must now be adjusted based on this analysis. As per Section 35751 (b) of the California Vehicle Code, the City Council is requested to determine and post the weight limit as not to exceed 34 tons based on recommendations from the County for safety considerations, and an Ordinance is required for enforcement purposes.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on July 9, 2020 and by Budget Analysis Officer Julissa José-Murray on July 30, 2020.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on August 18, 2020, to allow timely implementation of weight limits to preserve the integrity of the bridge.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
ERIC LOPEZ
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER