The Council, in conformity with the procedure in this article prescribed, is hereby authorized and empowered whenever in its opinion the public interest or convenience may require, to order the change of grade or contour, compaction of the land, and construction of caissons, retaining walls, drains and other structures for the purpose of stabilizing land and in connection therewith, to order the whole or any portion or portions, either in length or width, of any one or more of any public streets, alley, or other public places to be opened, widened or relocated or improved by, or have constructed, installed or reset therein, grading, surfacing or resurfacing, removal and replacement of subgrade materials, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, driveways, lighting facilities, guard rails and warning, stop or street signs, and such drainage, underground or other structures and appurtenant work as are necessary or suitable in connection with such street improvements.
All work or improvements ordered to be made under provisions of this article and all materials used, shall conform to the Standard Specifications of the City of Los Angeles for public improvements and be in accordance with the plans, profiles and specifications referred to in the Ordinance of Intention.
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 126,186.