 He oversaw and negotiated agreements with the CRA and community leaders who were often concerned that USC's growth would affect local housing and job opportunities.For much of his career at USC, Lazzaro was also responsible for the university's relationship with the nearby Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where USC's football team has played games for decades.As USC's representative, he worked to harmonize various forces, including the expectations of NFL teams, the need to update the stadium periodically, and USC's commitment to students, alumni, and other ticket holders.