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Council approves property acquisition and lighting along W Line bike path; staff clarifies Ward funding
Summary
On second reading the council adopted ordinance O2020619 authorizing property interests and negotiations for lighting and pedestrian/cycling facilities along the W Line path; staff explained funds from Ward 1 and Ward 2 had been combined to support the project. Vote was 10-0.
The Lakewood City Council on June 8 adopted ordinance O2020619 on second and final reading to declare intent to acquire interests in property for public lighting and pedestrian and cycling facilities along the W Line bike path between North Lamar Street and Mount Air Park.
The ordinance authorizes staff to negotiate with property owners, accept conveyance instruments, and, if necessary, pursue condemnation of real property interests subject to further council approval. No members of the public signed up to speak at the public hearing for this item.
Funding and scope: A councilor asked about a staff memo line that referenced Ward 1 budget dollars. Staff explained the Ward 1 and Ward 2 line items had been combined in prior years to cover corridor improvements; the project is wholly within Ward 2 and includes pedestrian-scale lighting (approximately 10–12 feet in height) to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
Council comments: Councilor Sinks characterized the proposed lighting as pedestrian scale and directed staff to consider fixture type and placement that directs light downward toward the path. The ordinance passed on second and final reading by a 10-0 vote.
Outcome: Ordinance O2020619 adopted 10-0; staff will proceed with acquisition negotiations and return to council as needed for final approvals.
