South Gate High School Multipurpose Field Upgrades with Synthetic Turf
Summary
SCH Number
2024091112
Public Agency
Los Angeles Unified School District
Document Title
South Gate High School Multipurpose Field Upgrades with Synthetic Turf
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/27/2024
Document Description
The proposed project (Project) will install a new synthetic turf multipurpose field equipped with irrigation systems to accommodate baseball, softball, and soccer activities at South Gate High School (South Gate HS or Campus). The Project will demolish and remove the existing natural grass and decomposed granite softball field, including backstops, dugout, fencing, and irrigation systems. To replace these features, the Project will construct and in stall a new synthetic turf multipurpose field (baseball, soccer, and softball ); two new batting cages; two bullpens; two portable bleachers; fencing/netting; gates; backstops; and dugouts. The Project will also include accessibility improvements to paths of travel; restroom facilities; and associated landscape, hard scape, and infrastructure upgrades. The activity will affect approximately 2.3 acres of the existing athletic field area (Exhibit A). The Board of Education approved the Project’s budget of $10,622,948 on August 22, 2023.
Minor work will include improvements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements including those of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Division of State Architect (DSA), California Environmental Quality (CEQA), and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
The Project will be implemented pursuant to all applicable State, federal, and local regulations and all applicable Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) specifications, standards, and/or guidelines, including those in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the updated Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects (SC) as adopted by the Board of Education on December 12. 2023. LAUSD’s SCs, design guidelines, and best management practices are designed to be incorporated into the Project design in order to avoid or limit potential adverse impacts associated with the District’s projects.
The beneficiaries of the Project include South Gate HS students, faculty, staff, families, school supporters, and the community at large who may request access to the Campus pursuant to the Civic Center Act (CA Ed. Code Sections 38130 - 38139). The proposed athletic facilities upgrade will support the school’s physical education program, competitive athletic programs and allow the school to host athletic events and other school community events. The upgraded athletic facilities, once completed, will provide modern high-performance athletic facilities that support physical educational programs, student athletic achievement, and competitive athletic programs. In 2022-23, the athletic program of South Gate HS included 442 athletes and 12 sports.
Contact Information
Name
Bryan Ramos Fernandez
Agency Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
South Gate
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Firestone Boulevard and Dearborn Avenue
Zip
90280
Total Acres
21.9
Schools
Various
Other Location Info
South Gate High School - 3351 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303, 15311, 15314
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 – Existing Facilities
Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.
The Project will demolish and remove the existing natural grass and decomposed granite softball field including backstops, dugout, fencing, and irrigation systems. To replace these features, the Project would construct two new batting cages, two bullpens, and two portable bleachers and new synthetic turf multipurpose field (baseball, soccer, and softball), fencing/netting, gates, backstops, and dugouts; accessibility improvements to paths of travel; restroom facilities; and associated landscape, hardscape, and infrastructure upgrades. The Project will not generate growth or require the addition or construction of new or expanded facilities. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Section 15302 – Replacement or Reconstruction
Class 2 consists of replacing or reconstructing existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
The Project will demolish and remove the existing natural grass and decomposed granite softball field including backstops, dugout, fencing, and irrigation systems. To replace these features, the Project would construct two new batting cages, two bullpens, and two portable bleachers and new synthetic turf multipurpose field (baseball, soccer, and softball), fencing/netting, gates, backstops, and dugouts; accessibility improvements to paths of travel; restroom facilities; and associated landscape, hardscape, and infrastructure upgrades. The Project will not result in an increase or alteration of the current use, function, or capacity of the existing Campus. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15302.
Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made to the structure.
The Project will consist of construction of two new batting cages, two bullpens, and two portable bleachers and new synthetic turf multipurpose field (baseball, soccer, and softball), fencing/netting, gates, backstops, and dugouts; accessibility improvements to paths of travel; and restroom facilities that qualify as small facilities or structures. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
Section 15311 – Accessory Structures
Class 11 consists of construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including, but not limited to, on-premise signs and small parking lots.
The Project will consist of construction of two new batting cages, two bullpens, and two portable bleachers and new synthetic turf multipurpose field (baseball, soccer, and softball), fencing/netting, gates, backstops, and dugouts; accessibility improvements to paths of travel; and restroom facilities. These structures are minor accessories to the existing Campus. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15311.
Section 15314 – Minor Additions to Schools
Class 14 consists of minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or ten classrooms, whichever is less. The addition of portable classrooms is included in this exemption.
The Project will consist of construction of two new batting cages, two bullpens, and two portable bleachers and new synthetic turf multipurpose field (baseball, soccer, and softball), fencing/netting, gates, backstops, and dugouts; accessibility improvements to paths of travel; and restroom facilities that qualify as small facilities or structures. The Project will not include any new classrooms within existing school grounds nor will it increase original student capacity. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15314.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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