Environmental
Review Process

SAFE SIDEWALK LA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS

The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE) has started the environmental review process for the proposed Sidewalk Repair Program (proposed Project). The proposed Project would continue, amend and expand implementation of Safe Sidewalks LA over approximately 30 years in order to make City pedestrian facilities compliant with applicable accessibility requirements. Existing sidewalks and walkways will be repaired or replaced under the proposed Project. Street tree removals and replacements, along with utility relocations, may be needed. The City may adopt policies and/or ordinances to assist in the efficient administration of the proposed Project and its objectives.

BOE has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study (IS), which describe the proposed Project and the anticipated scope of the EIR, are available. The extended 50-day Scoping Period for the NOP/IS, and the extended Draft EIR Review Period have already passed (see figure below). However, there is another opportunity for public comment during the Final EIR Review Period.

Agency and public input during the NOP Scoping Period has shaped the scope and content of the analysis in the Draft EIR. The Draft EIR includes the results of the technical studies the City conducted and be circulated for public and agency review during the Draft EIR Review Period.


Environment Review Workflow Infographic

NOP Public Scoping Meetings held during the 50-day Comment Period:

August 9, 2017

Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium

100 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

August 14, 2017

Mid-Valley Senior Citizen Center

8825 N Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402

August 24, 2017

Westchester Senior Citizen Center

8740 S Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Please see the attached presentation from the Scoping Meeting held on August 9, 2017 at the Deaton Auditorium.

Sidewalk Repair Program Scoping Meeting Presentation 8.11.17

To view a video of a recent Scoping Meeting please go here and click on Meeting

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM

CITY OF LOS ANGELES PRESENTATION ON CEQA

 CEQA Basics - How to Participate

NOTICE OF PREPARATION DOCUMENT

Notice of Preparation - English  Notice of Preparation - Spanish

INITIAL STUDY / ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST

Initial Study/ Environmental Checklist

NOTICE OF PREPARATION / INITIAL STUDY AVAILABILITY & LOCATION

NOP/ IS Availability and Location

 

Public Meetings held during the extended Draft EIR Public Comment Period (December 26, 2019 to May 31, 2020):

January 29, 2020 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunland – Tujunga Branch Library

7771 W Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042

January 30, 2020 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Watts Senior Citizen Center

1657 E Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90002

February 5, 2020 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lafayette Multipurpose Community Center

625 S La Fayette Park Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90057

February 6, 2020 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Reseda Recreation Center

18411 W Victory Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335

February 12, 2020 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Westchester Senior Citizen Center

8740 S Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

February 13, 2020 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Normandale Recreation Center

22400 S Halldale Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

February 15, 2020 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library

803 S Spence St, Los Angeles, CA 90023

 

MEDIA INQUIRIES

If you are a member of the media, please contact Mary Nemick, Director of Communications, Bureau of Engineering at Mary.Nemick@lacity.org.

The Bureau of Engineering's Environmental Management Group (EMG) is responsible for the environmental review of Engineering's projects in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EMG also provides coordination with federal agencies for environmental review of projects that are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and processes applications for coastal development permits for activities under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer.