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Replacing the Faculty Center: Unstoppable Capital Programs Marches Forward

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To: UCLA Faculty, Homeowner Associations, Community Councils, Other interested parties

From: Tracy Dudman, UCLA Capital Programs

Subject: Residential Conference Center Informational Meeting

After careful review of the comment letters received during the Notice of Preparation period for the UCLA Residential Conference Center (“the Project”), the University has gained invaluable input on the environmental issues that will be addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (“Draft EIR”). The University has received extensive and detailed comments from the internal UCLA community, the local residential community, and the local business community and the University thanks all of these constituencies and other respondents for their interest in the Project.

Given the volume of responses received to date, the University has decided to move forward with the preparation of the Draft EIR, without convening the informal meeting the University had tentatively planned for late February. At this time, the University has no new information to present to the public regarding the design of the Project; however, we remain open to receiving comment letters regarding environmental issues, mitigation measures, and alternatives during preparation of the Draft EIR. The University is committed to fully analyzing all environmental issues in the Draft EIR, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and University policy.

We anticipate that the Draft EIR will be available for a 45-day public review period beginning in May 2011. During the 45-day review period, UCLA will host a Public Hearing to discuss the Project and provide a public venue to receive verbal and written comments on the Draft EIR. If you have any questions or comments regarding the foregoing, please contact Tracy Dudman at t.dudman@capnet.ucla.edu or send written comments to:

Tracy Dudman, Senior Planner, UCLA Capital Programs, 1060 Veteran Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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