Projects in Review 

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Last Updated April 17, 2008

INTRODUCTION

The City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering is responsible for the design and construction of all public facilities, streets, sewers, storm drains, and private development affecting public right of way for the City of Los Angeles, and is the lead city agency for such activities. The first step in the CEQA process is to determine whether a proposed project is subject to CEQA. There are a number of statutory and categorical exemptions. If the proposal is not subject to CEQA, the lead agency may file a notice of exemption. If the project is subject to CEQA, the lead agency may prepare an initial study to determine whether the project may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An initial study is neither intended nor required to include the level of detail included in an environmental impact report (EIR). The initial study is used as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an EIR or a negative declaration.

An EIR is prepared when the lead agency finds substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. When the lead agency determines that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, a negative declaration is prepared. Where potential significant environmental effects are shown in the initial study, but the project is modified such that the environmental effects are rendered less than significant, a mitigated negative declaration is prepared.

Projects subject to CEQA must be considered by the Board of Public Works and/or the City Council, which can approve the project as proposed, approve the project with conditions, or disapprove the project.

The City Engineer’s Environmental Management Division is responsible for CEQA compliance for the projects identified below.

CEQA GENERAL OVERVIEW

The California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES) is an information system developed by the California Resources Agency to facilitate access to a variety of electronic data, and contains many helpful resources pertaining to the CEQA process, including a CEQA Process Flow Chart

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION CEQA PUBLICATIONS

The CEQA documents published here are intended to enhance public awareness of, and participation in, public works and other projects, but not to take the place of any legally mandated publication or review.  Every attempt has been made to post accurate information in a timely manner; however, we cannot be held responsible for any damages arising from errors in this posting.

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During public review periods, all comments must be submitted in writing by one of the following means, and must be RECEIVED by the close of the review period:

Mail: Environmental Management Division

Bureau of Engineering

Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles

1149 S. Broadway, Suite 600

Los Angeles, California, 90015-2213

Fax: (213)847-0656

Electronically: An e-mail address will be provided with each project listing during the review period.

Public notification of agenda items for the Board of Public Works and other commissions, Council committees and City Council is posted on the Internet 72 hours prior to the public meeting. To obtain the latest information regarding scheduled agenda items, please proceed on the following links:

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PROJECTS

6^th STREET VIADUCT SEISMIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The 6th Street Viaduct (Bridge No. 53C-1880) and Sixth Street Overcrossing (Bridge No. 53 -0595) comprise a single structure, which spans a portion of the Hollywood Freeway (US 101, the Los Angeles River, city streets, and numerous railroad tracks. The structure is located in a highly urbanized area just east of downtown and connects the downtown portion of the North Central Community Planning Area with the Boyle Heights Community Planning Area in the City and County of Los Angeles. Seismic vulnerability studies, completed in 2004, concluded that the viaduct exhibits a high vulnerability to failure under a moderate seismic event (an earthquake with a probable return frequency of once every 40 years). The high risk of collapse and continuing concrete deterioration indicates the need for timely corrective action. The proposed project would improve response of this critical Los Angeles River crossing to an acceptable standard resulting from a moderate seismic event by either retrofitting the existing structure or replacing the 6th Street Viaduct entirely.

The City is requesting input from responsible agencies, trustees, and other interested parties on the scope and content of the proposed project. Public Scoping meetings were held on August 14, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Artshare Los Angeles, 326 S. Hewitt and on August 16, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Boyle Heights Youth Technology Center, 1600 E. 4^th Street. Using the information obtained through this public process, the City will prepare an EIR to analyze the environmental impacts of the proposed project and alternatives.

North Central and Boyle Heights Community Planning Areas. Council Districts 14. If you have any questions, please contact Wallace Stokes at (213) 202-5580 or by fax at (213) 202-5518.

Report (Click on underlined text to view report)	Review Status	Public Review Period
Initial Study (409 KB)	Completed	07/27/07-09/10/07
Notice of Preparation (26 KB)

CHANNING STREET AND 7^th PLACE VACATION DISTRICT

The City is proposing to vacate the public right-of-way in the following streets: Channing Street between 7th Street and 7th Place; 7th Place between Channing Street and Lawrence Street; and Lawrence Street between 7th Street and 7th Place. The total area to be vacated is approximately 58,000 square feet. The vacated area would revert to the vestee(s) of the underlying fee title interest, which is generally the adjacent property owner(s). The purpose of the project is to consolidate the proposed areas to be vacated with the adjoining properties owned by Greyhound Lines, Inc. (applicant). The vacation will provide the necessary space for a driveway to serve the properties occupied by the Greyhound Bus Terminal.

An initial study has been prepared to assess potential environmental impacts of the street vacation. The initial study is available for review at the Little Tokyo Branch Library, 203 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles.

Central City North Community Planning Area. Council District 14. If you have any questions, please contact Catalina Hernandez at (213) 485-5756.

Report (Click on underlined text to view report)	Review Status	Public Review Period
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (2.18 MB)	Completed	11/29/07-12/18/07
Notice of Intent (629 KB)

FIRE STATION 82

BE 918-07: CD 4. Mitigated Negative Declaration. The City of Los Angeles is proposing to construct a three-story, 18,600-square-foot fire station with approximately 14,000 square feet of underground parking on a currently vacant lot located at 5777 Hollywood Boulevard on the northeast corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue. Hollywood Boulevard would be widened by two feet and Van Ness Avenue would be widened by five feet to improve functionality of the roadways. The regional components, consisting of an apparatus maintenance area, apparatus storage area, and multi-purpose room, would be located at the site of the existing Fire Station 82 at 1800 N. Bronson Avenue. The existing fire station has been found to be eligible for local listing as a Historic-Cultural Monument. This building would remain and undergo necessary earthquake retrofitting and would be used for equipment storage and maintenance. All changes to the building would be made in a manner that maintains its historic appearance and character. The garage building would be demolished and a two-story structure of approximately 6,000 square feet built in its place. This building would contain four bays for apparatus storage on the first floor and a multipurpose room and restrooms on the second floor.

An initial study to determine potential environmental impacts has been prepared and is available for review at the Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 1623 N. Ivar Avenue, Hollywood; or call Julie Van Wagner at (213) 485-5754 for a copy.

The public review period has ended. There was a Public Hearing held by the Planning Department on February 1, 2008. The project will be considered by the Central Area Planning Commission at a future meeting, which has not yet been scheduled. The project was approved by City Council and a Notice of Determination was filed with the City and County Clerks on April 16, 2008.

Council District 4. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Van Wagner at (213) 485-5754 or via e-mail at Julie.VanWagner@lacity.org .

Report (Click on underlined text to view report)	Review Status	Public Review Period
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (2,277 KB)	Completed	12/6/07 – 1/16/08
Notice of Intent to Adopt A Mitigated Negative Declaration (298 KB)
Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period (36 KB)
Notice of Determination (493 KB)

GLENDALE BOULEVARD-Hyperion AVENUE Viaduct IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The City is proposing to seismically strengthen and improve the Glendale–Hyperion Viaduct complex in the Atwater area of the City. The Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct complex consists of the following structures: Hyperion Avenue Bridge over the Los Angeles River, Hyperion Avenue Bridge over Riverside Drive, Hyperion Avenue Bridge over I-5, Southbound Glendale Boulevard Bridge over the Los Angeles River, Northbound Glendale Boulevard Bridge over the Los Angeles River, and Waverly Drive Bridge.

The environmental review period for the Initial Study has ended. An Environmental Impact Report is being prepared.

Northeast Los Angeles and Hollywood Community Planning Areas. Council Districts 4 & 13. If you have any questions, please contact Wallace Stokes at (213) 202-5580 or by fax at (213) 202-5518.

Report (Click on underlined text to view report)	Review Status	Public Review Period
Initial Study (6.1 MB)	Completed	01/26/07-02/26/07
Notice of Preparation (2.4 MB)

NARVA STREET AND RICHMOND STREET VACATION DISTRICT

PW 116-08: Negative Declaration. The City of Los Angeles proposes to vacate Richmond Street between Workman Street and Daly Street and Narva Street between Richmond Street and Workman Street in the Northeast Los Angeles community. The total area to be vacated is approximately 20,250 square feet. According to the application, the future use of the vacation area would be for parking lot purposes. No structures are proposed as part of this project, however up to approximately 30,375 square feet could be developed on the vacated area. Compliance with the vacation conditions may lead to construction of standard street improvements to close the intersections of Richmond Street and Narva Street with Workman Street, removal and installation of street lights, removal of existing utility lines, relocation of sewers, and installation of street trees. An initial study has been prepared to assess potential environmental impacts of the street vacation. No significant environmental impacts were identified. The initial study and negative declaration are available for review at the Lincoln Heights Branch Library, 2530 Workman St. or call Julie Van Wagner at (213) 485-5754 for a copy. The public review period has ended. The vacation is awaiting consideration by the Public Works Committee and City Council.

Northeast Los Angeles Planning Area. Council District 14. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Van Wagner at (213) 485-5754 or Julie.VanWagner@lacity.org.

Report (Click on underlined text to view report)	Review Status	Public Review Period
Initial Study/Negative Declaration (2.7 MB)	Completed	02/14/08-03/04/08
Notice of Intent to Adopt A Negative Declaration (331 KB)

NORTH SPRING STREET BRIDGE WIDENING AND REHABILITATION PROJECT

BE 014-06: Notice of Preparation and Initial Study, North Spring Street Bridge Widening and Rehabilitation Project. CD 1. Widening and seismic retrofit of the North Spring Street Bridge; permanent closure of Aurora Street at North Spring Street; closure of existing merger of Baker Street with North Spring Street and realignment of Baker Street to join North Spring Street in a conventional intersection; and improvement of North Spring Street/ South Avenue 18 intersection.

The scoping meeting was held on October 3, 2006 at the Young-Nak Presbyterian Church located at 1721 North Broadway. The Notice of Preparation and Initial study are available for review at the Lincoln Heights Branch Library, 2530 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031; Chinatown Branch Library, 639 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Office of Councilman Ed Reyes, District 1 (Lincoln Heights Field Office), 163 S. Avenue 24, Room 202, Los Angeles, CA 90031; or by opening the link provided below.

The environmental review period for the Initial Study has ended. An Environmental Impact Report is being prepared.

Central City North Planning Area. Council District 1. If you have any questions, please contact Wally Stokes at (213) 202-5580 or via e-mail at Wally.Stokes@lacity.org.

Report (Click on underlined text to view report)	Review Status	Public Review Period
Notice of Preparation and Initial Study (2,215 KB)	Completed	09/14/06-10/20/06

OCEANWAY SECURE ENERGY PROJECT

The City of Los Angeles has received an application for a pipeline franchise, which is subject to CEQA review. This project is also subject to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act; the United States Coast Guard, on behalf of the Maritime Administration, is the lead federal agency. To facilitate review and avoid duplication of effort, the City is coordinating with the Coast Guard in the preparation of a joint environmental impact statement/environmental impact report (EIS/EIR). For consistency, all environmental notices, reports, public comments, etc. will be posted only on the U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System website. Click on the link below to leave this site and connect to the Docket Management System. The docket number for this project is 26844.

http://dms.dot.gov

Please note that the website identified above will change on October 1, 2007. The website may be unavailable for a couple of days as this happens. The web address after October 1 will be:

http://www.regulations.gov

The following is a direct link to the proposed project documents on the federal docket:

http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=USCG-2007-26844

Public and agency review of the Notice of Intent/Notice of Preparation of a draft EIS/EIR has been completed, and an environmental impact statement/environmental impact report is being prepared.

This document may also be reviewed in person at the following libraries:

Repository Sites	Area	Address and Phone
Abbot Kinney Memorial Library	Venice	501 S. Venice Boulevard, Venice
		310-821-1769
Alma Reaves Woods Watts Branch Library	Watts	10205 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles
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Angeles Mesa Branch Library	View Park	2700 West 52nd Street, Los Angeles
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Ascot Branch Library	Florence	120 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles
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Central Library	Los Angeles	630 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles
		213-228-7000
Crenshaw-Imperial Branch Library	Inglewood	11141 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood
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Cudahy Public Library	Cudahy	5218 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy
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El Segundo Main Library	El Segundo	111 West Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo
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Florence Branch Library	Florence	1610 East Florence Avenue, Los Angeles
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Fountain Valley Library	Fountain Valley	17635 Los Alamos Street, Fountain Valley
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Graham Public Library	Huntington Park/ South Gate	1900 Firestone Boulevard, Los Angeles
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Hawthorne Library	Hawthorne	12700 Grevillea Avenue, Hawthorne
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Hollydale Library	South Gate	12000 Garfield Avenue, South Gate
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Huntington Beach Library	Huntington Beach	7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach
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Huntington Park Library	Huntington Park	6518 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park
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Hyde Park – Miriam Matthews Branch Library	Huntington Park/Walnut Park	2205 Florence Avenue, Los Angeles
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Inglewood Public Library	Inglewood	101 West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood
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John Muir Branch Library	Los Angeles	1005 West 64th Street
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Leland R. Weaver Library	South Gate	4035 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate
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Lennox Library	Lennox	4359 Lennox Boulevard, Lennox
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Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library	Marina del Rey	4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
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Loyola Village Library	Westchester	7114 West Manchester Avenue, Westchester
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Main Street Branch Library	Huntington Beach	525 Main Street, Huntington Beach
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Mark Twain Branch Library	Westmont	9621 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
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Morningside Park Library	Inglewood	3202 West 85th Street, Inglewood
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Malibu Library	Malibu	23519 W. Civic Center Way, Malibu
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