Locke College Preparatory Academy Field Upgrades with Natural Turf and Synthetic Track
Summary
SCH Number
2025050513
Public Agency
Los Angeles Unified School District
Document Title
Locke College Preparatory Academy Field Upgrades with Natural Turf and Synthetic Track
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2025
Document Description
The Project will renovate the existing track and field with a new synthetic track, new field event facilities (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and shotput), natural grass football/soccer field with new goals and posts, new scoreboard, new irrigation and drainage, and provide accessibility upgrades to the path of travel, the restrooms, and the shower in the existing Physical Education Building (Exhibit A). The Board of Education approved the Project’s budget of $15,712,701 on November 14, 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), 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 (LA Unified or District) 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 0f Education on December 12. 2023. LA Unified’s SCs, design guidelines, and best management practices are designed to be incorporated into the Project design to avoid or limit potential adverse impacts associated with the District’s projects.
The beneficiaries of the Project include Locke College Preparatory Academy 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 upgraded athletic facilities, once completed, will provide modem high-performance athletic facilities that support physical educational programs, student athletic achievement, and allow the school to host athletic events and other school community events.
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
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy Field Upgrades with Natural Turf & Synthetic Track (Project) will be located on the approximately 25.3-acre Locke High School (Campus) located at 325 East 111th Street in the Green Meadows neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. It is bound by East 109th Street to the
north, Avalon Boulevard to the east, East 111th Street to the south, and San Pedro Street to the west. The Project will occur on the existing athletic field of the Campus. The Campus is located in an urbanized community primarily consisting of residential and commercial uses.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303, 15311
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 renovate the existing track and field with a new synthetic track, new field event facilities (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and shotput), natural grass football/soccer field with new goals and posts, new scoreboard, new irrigation and drainage, and provide accessibility upgrades to the path of travel, the restrooms and the shower in the existing Physical Education Building. 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 renovate the existing track and field with a new synthetic track, new field event facilities (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and shotput), natural grass football/soccer field with new goals and posts, new scoreboard, new irrigation and drainage, and provide accessibility upgrades to the path of travel, the restrooms and the shower in the existing Physical Education Building. 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 renovate the existing track and field with a new synthetic track, new field event facilities (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and shotput), natural grass football/soccer field with new goals and posts, new scoreboard, new irrigation and drainage, and provide accessibility upgrades to the path of travel, the restrooms and the shower in the existing Physical Education Building. The Project will also include 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 renovate the existing track and field with a new synthetic track, new field event facilities (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and shotput), natural grass football/soccer field with new goals and posts, new scoreboard, new irrigation and drainage, and provide accessibility upgrades to the path of travel, the restrooms and the shower in the existing Physical Education Building. These structures are minor accessories to the existing Campus. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15311.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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