Metro - File #: 2026-0218

• File #: 2026-0218
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 3/10/2026
• In control: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
• On agenda: 5/28/2026
• Title: ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire either the Fee Simple Interest ("Fee Interest") or certain Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as: A. 14529 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405; APN: 2210-030-027; ESFV-B-002-1 ("B-002"). (IPR Interests Only); B. 13287-13289 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331; APN: 2619-017-008; ESFV-C-005-1 ("C-005"). (Fee Interest Only); C. 13291 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331; APN: 2619-017-009; ESFV-C-006-1 ("C-006"). (IPR Interests Only); and D. 6429 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401; APN 2236-023-001; ESFV-A-002-1 ("A-002"). (IPR Interests Only). The interests being acquired in the above-listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests." (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)
• Sponsors: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
• Indexes: Alignment, Budgeting, California Environmental Quality Act, Construction, East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project, Eminent domain, Environmental Impact Report, Environmental impact statements, Grant Aid, Light rail transit, Metro Vision 2028 Plan, Outreach, Pacoima, Private property, Project, Property acquisition, Purchasing, Resolution, San Fernando Valley Service Sector, Strategic planning, Tenants, Transfer on 2nd Boarding, Van Nuys

Meeting_Body
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 28, 2026

Subject
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT

Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION

Heading
RECOMMENDATION

Title
ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire either the Fee Simple Interest ("Fee Interest") or certain Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as:

A. 14529 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405; APN: 2210-030-027; ESFV-B-002-1 ("B-002"). (IPR Interests Only);

B. 13287-13289 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331; APN: 2619-017-008; ESFV-C-005-1 ("C-005"). (Fee Interest Only);

C. 13291 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331; APN: 2619-017-009; ESFV-C-006-1 ("C-006"). (IPR Interests Only); and

D. 6429 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401; APN 2236-023-001; ESFV-A-002-1 ("A-002"). (IPR Interests Only).

The interests being acquired in the above-listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests."

(REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)

Issue
ISSUE

Acquisition of the Property Interests is required for the construction and operation of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project ("Project"), specifically for Traction Power Substations ("TPSS") and track alignment for the Project. After testimony and evidence has been received from all interested parties at the hearings, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("LACMTA"), by a vote of two-thirds of its Board of Directors ("Board"), must make a determination as to whether to adopt the proposed Resolutions of Necessity (Attachments B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4) to acquire the Property Interests by eminent domain. Attached is evidence submitted by staff that supports the adoption of the Resolutions, and which sets forth the required findings (Attachment A).

Background
BACKGROUND

The Project extends north from the V...