Jul 1989

LAUSD attempts to acquire Ambassador site for school purposes

Jul 1989-Dec 2001

LAUSD negotiates settlement of various legal proceedings regarding property ownershi

Dec 13, 2001

LAUSD closes escrow for the purchase of the Ambassador Site

Jan 26, 2002

First community outreach meeting to announce LAUSD’s purchase of the Ambassador site, discuss the anticipated Academy Educational Concept and address public comments and concerns

Mar 26, 2002

Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Preliminary Endangerment Assessment Hearing for Ambassador site -Second community meeting at Virgil Middle School

Jul 10, 2002

Circulate Notice of Preparation for CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report) to community

Jul 20, 2002

CEQA/DEIR public scoping meeting for Ambassador site
- Third community meeting at Virgil Middle School

Nov 7, 2002

DTSC public review meeting for removal action work plan for Ambassador site
- Fourth community meeting at Virgil Middle School

Jun 17, 2003- Aug 1, 2003

CEQA/DEIR public review

Jul 12, 2003

CEQA/DEIR Public Hearing

Oct 2003

CEQA Board Certification