Nearly two years after a state law authorized Los Angeles and five other cities to implement a street safety program, the City Council Tuesday finalized the process to begin participating in the initiative — making it the last municipality to do so.
In a 14-0 vote, the council authorized the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to move forward with the program, which is expected to cost the city nearly $8.5 million. The council also approved a policy and impact report on the matter.
City Councilwoman Imelda Padilla was absent during the vote…