Can the City Gate a Public Street?

The City Council's recent decision to gate Solar Drive at Astral Drive near Runyon Canyon is proving to be a bit devisive.

Local blog Hollywood Unbound examines whether it's legal to gate a public street after city officials determined in September the street has become

The post makes two points: The city may choose to gate a street if "there is serious and continual criminal activity," and on the other hand, "local authorities may not place gates or other selective devices on any street which deny or restrict the access of certain members of the public to the street, while permitting others unrestricted access to the street," according to the California Vehicle Code.

The Hollywood United Neighborhood Council will meet tonight to discuss a motion that opposes the City Council's decision.