Walnut Park Middle School Sinkhole Repair Project

The proposed project (Project) will replace components of the Campus‘ existing stormwater management system, including the stormwater retention tank. stormwater lift station with submersible pumps, and storm drain piping. The Project will also replace approximately 4,800 square feet of natural turf and irrigation systems in the soccer field to correct a sinkhole caused by the failure of the existing retention tank (Exhibit A). The Project includes removal and replacement of asphalt pavement. The Board of Education approved the Project’s budget of $1,669,261 on August 26, 2025. 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) such as those provided in the District‘s Subsequent Program Environmental Impact Report for the School Upgrade Program (Subsequent PEIR). The District’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 the Project include Walnut Park MS 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).