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Recommendation to adopt resolution opposing the establishment of a Los Angeles Unified School District Public High School at 4110 South Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach; and oppose the certification of the associated EIR (2005041116) by the Los Angeles Unified School District Board, on April 24, 2007. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) proposes to build a new high school on a 13.7-acre site, located at 4110 Santa Fe Avenue in the City of Long Beach, While the site is in the City of Long Beach, it is also within LAUSD's service delivery area. The subject property is currently improved with industrial buildings that are used for industrial purposes, This property has both industrial zoning (1M, Medium Industrial) and a General Plan industrial land use designation (9G, General Industry).
The City of Long Beach objected to the selection of this site upon notification that it was being considered. The reasons for this objection include: 1) the City believes the Final EIR is inadequate pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, 2) the school will not serve students residing in the City of Long Beach, 3) the project will create demands on Long Beach fire, police, gas and water services, and 4) the project will impact traffic and parking in the surrounding areas. Establishment of a high school on an industrial property will also mean the Joss of available industrial property that could support trade and technology-related job production,
As the lead agency, LAUSD staff prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH# 2005041116) regarding this project. On November 1, 2005, the City Council directed the City Manager to prepare comments in response to the Draft EIR. On May 23, 2006, the City Council directed the City Manager to transmit said comments to the lead agency (Attachment A).
In response to the City's comments, a Recirculated EIR was prepared by the LAUSD.
Again, the City prepared comments to the Recirculated Draft EIR on ...
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