The Metro Board of Directors approved resolutions Thursday to begin a process allowing them to acquire property needed for construction of the future East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.

In a unanimous vote, the board authorized the resolutions and staff are expected to work with the owners to relocate their businesses. According to Metro officials, the action was necessary to preserve the schedule and cost of the light rail project.

Metro is attempting to acquire SCV Recycling, located at 14646 Raymer St., and SIT Catering & Event Rentals, Inc., located at 14706 Raymer St., both in Van Nuys, for the construction and operation of a new 6.7-mile light rail along Van Nuys Boulevard from the G (Orange Line) to San Fernando Road.

The parcels of land are required to construct

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