Paul Robeson Building Emergency Demolition Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026090453
Public Agency
Oakland Unified School District
Document Title
Paul Robeson Building Emergency Demolition Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/11/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of the demolition of the existing Paul Robeson Building located at 1025 Second Avenue in Oakland, California. The building has experienced
longstanding structural deterioration and continuing hazardous conditions associated with repeated unauthorized entry, vandalism, fire activity, and other public safety
concerns. Despite the District's ongoing efforts to secure and monitor the site, those conditions persist and continue to present threats to students, District personnel,
emergency responders, neighboring properties, and members of the public. The Project is intended to eliminate those hazards and protect public health and safety.
Contact Information
Name
Pranita Ranbhise
Agency Name
OUSD Facilities
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
2nd Avenue and E 10th Street; 2nd Avenue and E 11th St
Zip
94601
Schools
La Escuelita Elementary School
Waterways
Merritt Channel
Other Location Info
1025 Second Avenue Oakland, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Property is located adjacent to District facilities used and occupied by students and District personnel. Substantial efforts by the District have been made to eliminate and reduce the existing hazards, including preventing vandalism and unauthorized entry. The property has progressively deteriorated over time and requires immediate action to prevent injury to persons and property. Based on the foregoing, the District has determined that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines section 15269(c).
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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