Canyon Creek Outdoor Education Center Site Improvements and Repairs

The Project will provide necessary improvements and repairs to an existing outdoor education center facility that was acquired by the District. As part of the Project, existing structures will be renovated, including repair and replacement of deteriorated roofs, walls, electrical systems, and plumbing systems. Kitchen and dining hall equipment will be repaired and replaced. Outdoor learning amenities, including the pool and athletic fields will be repaired and a new ropes course will be constructed. Site-wide improvements include repairs and upgrades to the irrigation systems and asphalt. Code compliance upgrades required by the Fire Department and Health Department will be made, including repair and replacement of the site-wide fire suppression system and dredging of the pond to increase water capacity. The Board of Education approved of the Project's budget of $39.6 million on May 7, 2024. The Project will be implemented per all applicable State, federal, and local regulations, such as those provided in the updated Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and lmprovements Projects (SCs) as adopted by the Board of Education in December 2023. 1 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 this Project are users of the Canyon Creek OEC, including students, faculty, staff, families, school supporters, and the community at large who may request access to the facilities and grounds of the OEC pursuant to the Civic Center Act (CA Ed. Code Sections 38130 - 38139).