Junipero Serra Building Direct Digital Controllers/Building Management System Modernization Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060075
Public Agency
Department of General Services
(DGS)
Document Title
Junipero Serra Building Direct Digital Controllers/Building Management System Modernization Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/2/2026
Document Description
The project seeks to improve energy efficiency through modernizing the Direct Digital Controllers that control the Variable Air Volume boxes that distribute conditioned air, and the Building Management System that control and monitor the entire HVAC system for the building by: 1) Replacing all existing variable air volume terminal units with new equipment and controls; 2) Upgrading the building management system communication network to provide integration and monitor multiple Building Systems, i.e. HVAC, Lighting, Fire Alarm, etc.; 3) Upgrading all direct digital control equipment controllers; and 4) Connecting the recently upgraded chiller and cooling tower controllers to the new control system network.
Contact Information
Name
Winston Cole
Agency Name
California Department of General Services
Job Title
Senior Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
JT Anderson
Agency Name
California Department of General Services
Job Title
Project Director II
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
West 4th Street
Zip
90013
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Class 1 – Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor upgrades and improvements at an existing building and involves no expansion of the existing building use. The Junipero Serra Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing feature of the Broadway Theater and Commercial Historic District. The project has been reviewed by a qualified Preservation Architect. It has been confirmed that the project, as shown in the drawings and specifications, conforms with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and with the Historical Resources Protection Plan included in the project construction plan set, there will be no impact to any historic features of the building. The State has confirmed no exceptions to the exemption apply.