Metro State Hospital Central Kitchen HVAC Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026060559
Public Agency
California Department of State Hospitals
(DSH)
Document Title
Metro State Hospital Central Kitchen HVAC Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/11/2026
Document Description
The project will replace the existing HVAC units in the Central Kitchen with two (2) new outdoor HVAC units and eight (8) wall-mounted mini-split AC units. The project includes all necessary supporting condensate and refrigerant piping, and installation of electrical components and controls to the new mechanical equipment.
Contact Information
Name
Gonzalo Caceres
Agency Name
Department of State Hospitals
Job Title
Construction and Maintenance Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Norwalk
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Bloomfield Avenue and N. Circle Drive
Zip
90650
Total Acres
160
State Highways
Interstate 5, Interstate 605
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Section 15301 applies to the maintenance, repair, and minor alteration of existing public or private facilities, including mechanical equipment, so long as there's negligible or no increase in capacity or expansion of use. The Central Kitchen is an existing facility, and the HVAC replacement will not expand capacity nor change the facility's use. Metro State Hospital is a historic era facility, however, the Central Kitchen has been evaluated and determined not eligible for listing as a historic resource, nor a contributor to the historic district, and the determination was concurred with by the State Historic Preservation Office. The State has confirmed no exceptions to the exemption apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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