2010-09-01 ARRA PacketAGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Alameda City Hall
Council Chamber, Room 394
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94541
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 1, 2414
Meeting will begin at 7 :44 p.m.
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one
motion unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the Board or a
member of the public.
2 -A. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 2010.
2 -B. Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 001 Amending the Order of
Business of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meeting.
2 -C. Approve a Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Economic Planning systems,
Inc., Increasing the Budget by $25,000 for Providing Negotiation Support for the
Redevelopment of Alameda Point. S
3 -A. Adopt a Resolution Supporting the United States Navy's Transfer of 549 Acres of
the Former Naval Air station in the City of Alameda to the United states
Department of veterans Affairs for the Development of an out Patient Clinic and
Columbarium.
3 -B. Presentation: Alameda Point —'Going Forward'.
3 -C. Presentation: Citywide Asset Management Strategy Alameda Point Application.
4 -A. oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative
Highlights of August 5 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
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(Any person may address the governing body in regard to any matter over which
the governing body has jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.)
ARRA Agenda September 1, 2010
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
This meeting will be cablecast live on charnel 15,
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Notes
Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact the ARRA Secretary at
747 -4800 at least 72 hours before the meeting to request an interpreter.
Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available.
E M inutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print.
Audio tapes of the meeting are available for review at the ARRA offices upon request.
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAM EDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The meeting convened at 7:21 p.m. with Chair Johnson presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Beverly Johnson
Boardmember Lena Tara
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice chair Doug deDaan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Responses to Questions Posed by the A Board at the May 6 2010 Special ARRA
Meeting Regarding the United States Navy's Environmental Program at Alameda Point.
Member Gilmore requested additional information regarding the VA transfer and related
agreement in response to the May 25, 2010 letter from the Navy which addressed the questions
from the May 6 th meeting. Staff stated that the information will be provided at the next ARRA
meeting.
The Consent Calendar was motioned for approval by Member Tarn, seconded by Member
Matarrese and passed by the following voice votes: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
4. ORAL REPORTS
4-A. oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative Highlights of June 3 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
Member Matarrese gave an overview of the June 3rd RAB meeting. He discussed the summary
of the radiological surveys and clean ups that have been done at Fed sites 1 and 2. He also
discussed the Bldg. 6 storm drain which was removed because of radium contamination, and
that additional contamination was found in other storm drains; and site 17 sediment sampling of
the seaplane lagoon. Member Matarrese stated that there is a new schedule of evaluation and
remediation that runs from Aug thru Nov of 2010.
Member Matarrese discussed two commentary papers prepared by RAB member and physical
engineer, George Humphreys. one of the papers was on basewide radiological contamination,
and the other on site 25 ground water plume above the FISC near Coast Guard Dousing,
Tinker- Stargell extension.
There is a Navy- sponsored tour of the sites on Saturday, July 17 from 9- -11.00 a.m. Interested
parties can go to the BRAG website to sign up.
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5. ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
One speaker, Jon Spangler, discussed clean -up of Alameda Point. He inquired what will happen
with everything that is above ground at Alameda Point, the crumbling infrastructure, buildings
that were built with toxic materials, and contaminated buildings. He asked who will pay for
remediation and up -keep if Suncal's contract is not renewed.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
Considering the investigatory report against Councilmember Tara, Vice -Chair deHaan offered to
attend the League of California Cities meeting as the alternate representative for the City of
Alameda. He asked if this issue should be agendized for the next regular Council meeting.
The General Counsel clarified that because Vice chair deHaan is already the alternate, no
official action is required, but if the Board would like to take a vote, this cannot happen tonight
and would have to be at another meeting. Member Matarrese concurred with Vice-Chair
deHaan and requested this issue be agendized for the next council meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
Alameda R and i' "Authorit
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Date: September 1, 2010
Re: Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution Igo. 001 Amending the order of
Business of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meetings
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MKOON
At the December 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting, Resolution Igo. 14101 was
adopted by the Council amending the order of business of the City Council meetings to
include `Council Referrals' as a standard agenda item on the regular agenda; and at the
September 10, 2005 regular City Council meeting, Resolution loo. 14259 was adopted
by the Council amending the order of business of the City Council meetings to include
`City Manager Communications' as a standard agenda item on the regular agenda.
DISCUSSION
Section 3.00 of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) Bylaws
adopted in July, 1994, gives the ARRA direction to adopt rules of order governing the
proceedings and order of business of the Governing Body by resolution. ARRA
Resolution No. 001 adopted in May 1995, established the Rules and Procedures; and
Resolution loo. 10 adopted in August 1995, set the Order of Business for ARRA
meetings. The order of business is being amended to include `Executive Director
Communications' and `Referrals from the Governing Body' as standard agenda items on
the regular ARRA agenda in order to be consistent with City Council agendas.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact on the ARRA or General Fund budgets.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 001 Amending the order of Business of
the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meetings.
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Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Attachment: ARRA Resolution Amending Resolution No. 001
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO.
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 001
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF THE RULES AND PROCEDURES
TO REVISE THE ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEE"T"INGS
WHEREAS, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Bylaws
Section 3.06 ive the said authority direction to adopt rules of order governing the
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proceedings and order of business of the Governing Body by resolution and o nt
WHEREAS, on May 19, 1996, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority adopted Resolution No. 001 establishing the Rules and Procedures for the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority meetings; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 1996, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority adopted Resolution No. 10 amending Section 6 of the Rules and Procedures
to set the order of Business for the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
meetings; and
WHEREAS, it is desired that the order of Business be amended to include
`Executive Director Communications' and `Referrals from the Governing Body' as
standard agenda items on the regular agenda; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Section 6 of the Rules and
Procedures by amending the order of business to read as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. consent Calendar
3. Action Items
4. oral Reports
5. oral communications, Non Agenda (Public comment)
6. Executive Director Communications
7. Referrals from the Governing Body
S. Communications from the Governing Body
9. Adjournment
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority that said authority hereby amends Resolution No. 001 by
amending Section 6, order of Business.
A 'lamoda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Executive Director
Date: September 1, 2010
Re: Approve a Fourth Amendment to A with Economic Plannin
S Inc., Increasin the Bud b $25,000 for Providin
Ne Support for the Redevelopment of Alameda Point
BACKGROUND
On Jul 18, 2007, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit (ARRA),
Communit Improvement.. Commission (CIC and Cit Council approved an Exclusive
Ne A (EN with SCC Alameda P LLC. Suncal.} for the
redevelopmenf of Alameda Point. The ENA established cost. recover provisions that
re SunCal to reimburse the ARRA for its pre-development costs, includin third-
part Consultant and le costs and ARRA staff time. Upon approval of the ENA,
ARRA staff executed a with third-part consultants to assist for various
entitlement processes and ne with the Nav and SunCal. While the ENA with
SunCal.. expired in Jul .2010 accordin to its terms when SunCal failed to meet certain
milestones that could have extended the ENA, the cost recover provisions .set forth in
the ENA remain in effect after termination for costs incurred on or before. Jul 20, 20.10.
In Au 2007, ARRA contracted with Economic Plannin S Inc. (BPS} to-
provide real estate econom.ic consultin services, such as a fiscal impact anal and
on support in ne with SunCal re pro feasibilit and business
terms, for an ori total contract amount of $185,000 and a 12-month term. EPS'
a w as amended in Au 2008 to extend the ter 12 months. to Au .20.09;
a second amendment was executed in March 2009 to increase the contract terra by11
months, and the bud b $145,000; and a third amendment increased
the bud b
$6.01000 in. March 201.0. Althou the third amendment intended to. provide sufficient
bud for the remainin six months of the ENA period, a fourth amendment f $25 o. 1000
is. necessar due to the si level of effort that was re to review and anal
SunCal's. April 26, 2010. pro proforma and proposed Disposition and D v:
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A in addition to its Modified Optional Entitlement Application (Modified .oEA).
The. a me nded a includes a total contract amount of $415,000.. The o ri g inal
a and amendments, includin the proposed fourth amendment to the
a are on file in the Cit Clerk's Office.
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DISCUSSION
The third amendment to the EPS contract approved in March 2010 included numerous
potential tasks that fell under the broad definition of negotiation support since the level
of effort required by EPS through the end of the ENA term was undetermined at that
time. Since then, ARRA staff directed EPS to conduct significant review and analysis,
prepare a number of reports and attend various internal meetings and public hearings
regarding SunCal's Modified OEA. The reports prepared by EPS since March 2010,
which were attached to staff reports for key public hearings, included the following:
1. May 24, 2010, Alameda Point Pro Forma Market Review
2. June 29, 2010 Memorandum, Response to SunCal's Alameda Point Market
Analysis and Feasibility Study Comments
3. June 2010, Alameda Point Public Services Analysis
4. June 2010 Final Report, Alameda Faint Financial Feasibility Analysis
EPS also attended the May 18, 2010, July 7, 2010, and July 20, 2010 public meetings
regarding the Modified OEA. As a result of the significant level of effort requested by
staff, EPS exceeded their contract budget by approximately $25,000 during the months
of June and July. This fourth contract amendment increases the EPS budget by
$25,000 so that the June and July invoices can be processed and paid.
FINANCIAL. IMPACT
There is no financial impact on the General Fund, CIC, or ARRA budgets. The cost
recovery provision in the ENA requires that SunCal pay for all ARRA staff and
consultant costs accrued during the ENA period, including EPS' expenses.
Approve a fourth amendment to the agreement with Economic Planning Systems,
Inc., increasing the budget by $25,000 for providing negotiation support for the
redevelopment of Alameda Point.
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Respectfully submitted,
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authorit
Memorandum
To: Honorable Chair and
Members of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ann Marie Gallant
Interim Executive Director
Date. September 1, 2010
Re. Adopt a Resolution Supporting the United States Navy's Transfer of 549
Acres of the Former Naval Air Station in the City of Alameda to the
United States Department of veterans Affairs for the Development of an
Out-Patient Clinic and Colurnbariurn
BACKGROUND
In October 2000, the Department of veterans Affairs (VA) formally requested from the
United States Navy (Navy) the land transfer of 549 acres of the former Naval Air Station
in the City of Alameda (NAS Alameda) under the Base Reuse and Realignment Act for
the development of an out- patient clinic and columbarium. The VA's proposed site plan
contemplates a tiro -story 158,000- square -foot outpatient clinic, a 70 -acre columbarium,
a wildlife refuge for the endangered California Least Tern, and undeveloped parcels,
including Installation Restoration Sites 2 and 33 (VA Project) (Attachment 1). The VA
held a public forum as part of their environmental review process in compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on December 13, 2008, as well as made a
public presentation about their proposed project to the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority board (ARRA) on January 7, 2009.
At the July 7, 2010 ARRA meeting, the ARRA requested additional information
concerning the VA transfer and related agreements in response to a May 25, 2010 letter
from the Navy (Attachment 2). The Navy provided this additional information, including
highlights of the Navy and VA's negotiated agreements and key milestones required to
complete the transfer of the VA (Attachment 3). As outlined in this document, the Navy
and VA negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding, which is summarized as follows:
The Navy will transfer 549 acres of the former NAS Alameda property to the VA
as a no -cost federal -to- federal transfer,
The Navy will be responsible for environmental clean -up until completion of
remedial actions.
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The VA will be responsible for ongoing operations and monitoring of the
environmental clean -up to determine that the remedial action is performing
successfully.
The VA will comply with any land use restrictions required as a result of the
remedial decision process.
The key milestones for completion of the transfer of the property to the VA include the
following:
Completion of consultation in compliance with section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act.
Completion of an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with NEPA.
Execution of transfer documentation between the Navy and VA upon completion
of the section 7 consultation process and the EA.
These milestones are expected to be complete by the end of 2011.
DISCUSSION
Staff recommends adopting a resolution supporting the VA Project because of the
benefits it will provide to the city and the greater community of veterans in the San
Francisco Bay Area. These benefits include:
Consolidating a broad range of services for veterans at a single site to help
ensure the provision of efficient and effective health care services for veterans;
Serving approximately 7,000 veterans who will seek much- needed health care at
the out patient clinic;
Providing land for the future interment needs of 310,000 veterans living in the
San Francisco Bay Area at the proposed columbariurn, including a memorial
walk for families and friends of the deceased;
0 creating local construction and permanent jobs;
Positively affecting local businesses and city revenues;
Developing new facilities that can be integrated into, and create momentum for,
the future planning and redevelopment of the remainder of the former NAS
Alameda property; and
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Paying homage to the military history of NAS Alameda, including to the veterans
who served at the former Navy base.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact as a result of this action.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution supporting the United states Navy's transfer of 549 acres of the
former Naval Air station in the city of Alameda to the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs for the development of an out patient clinic and coiumbarium.
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Deputy Oity manager
Attachment:
1. Department of Veterans Affairs Preferred site Concept
2. Letter from the Department of the Navy, dated May 25, 2010
3. Additional Information as Requested by ARRA regarding Proposed Navy
Transfer to Department of Veterans Affairs Provided by the Navy, dated July
13, 2010
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO.
SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES NAVY'S TRANSFER OF 549 ACRES OF
FORMER NAVAL AIR STATION IN THE CITY OF ALAMEDA TO THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF AN OUT-PATIENT CLINIC AND COLUMBARIUM
Whereas, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to
obtain 549 acres of former Alameda Naval Air Station NAS Alameda propert in
the Cit of Alameda under the Base Reali and Closure Act from the
United States Nav Nav y) for the construction and operation a 158,000 s
foot out-patient clinic for veterans OPC and a 70-acre Columbariurn to entomb
cremations of America's veterans VA Pro and
Whereas, the VA's mission is to care for and serve all veterans of the
United States militar services, Includin those that reside in the Cit of Alameda
and in the g reater San Francisco Ba Area; and
Whereas, the VA Project will consolidate a broad ran of services for
veterans at a sin site at the former NAS Alameda Point to help ensure the
provision of efficient and effective health care services for veterans; and
Whereas, there are over 51,000 veterans that reside in the Count of
Alameda, of which approximatel 7,000 are expected to seek much-needed
health care at the OPC; and I
Whereas, there are 310,000 veterans livin in the San Francisco Ba Area
that will create a si future need for land for internment to be provided b
the VA's National Cemeter Administration at the proposed Columbarium; and
Whereas, the VA Project will create local construction and permanent jobs
and have a positive impact on local businesses and Cit of Alameda revenues
and
Whereas, the Cit of Alameda will work closel with the VA to inte the
VA Project into the future plannin and redevelopment of the remainder of the
former NAS Alameda propert and into the lar Alameda communit and
Whereas, the VA Project will pa homa to the militar histor of NAS
Alameda, includin to the veterans who served at the former Nav base; and
Whereas, the VA and Nav held public meetin re the VA Pro
to allow local citizens and other communit stakeholders to participate in the
plannin of the OPC and Columbarium in accordance with the National
Environmental Polic Act and other federal review processes; and
Whereas, the VA Nav and United States Fish and Wildlife Service are
consultin accordin to Section 7 of the Endan Species Act to establish
protective measures for the endan species, the California Least Terns, at
the former NAS Alameda propert on a portion of the proposed VA propert and
Whereas, in December 2008, Januar 2009 and September 2010 public
presentations were made re the VA project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon testimon and
information presented to ARRA and the Alameda communit on several
occasions, the ARRA supports the VA Project and believes it is in the best
interest of the Cit of Alameda.
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Alameda City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alarneda, CA 94501
Dear Ms. Ott:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
PSOGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE WEST
1455 FRAZEE RD, SUITE 900
SAN DIEGO, CA $2108 -4310
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SUBJECT. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS POSED BY THE A.RRA BOARD AT THE
MAY 6 20 10 PRESENTATION ABOUT THE NAVY EVIRONMENTA.L
PROGRAM AT A LA MEDA► POINT
During the May 6 2010 presentation to the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
(A.R.RA) Board, three (3) questions were asked to the Navy representative that required follow
up responses. The Navy's responses to these questions are provided as follows:
'Q: Council nem er Tam asked: t was trying to understand how the funds are administered
because the ARRA. looks at opportunities for Federal funding for further clean -up. Is the Navy
already getting that funding`? Or how do you get your allocations through congressional
authorizations?
A.: The Department of the Navy (Navy) Base R.ealigr -nent and Closure program
Management Office (BRAG PMO) seeks Congressional appropriation for enviTorimental cleanup
at Alameda Point based on a multi -year planning process. On an annual basis, the BRA.0 PMO
uses existing environmental information about the property to identify future funding
requirements. For the past five years, the .B RAC PMO has been successful in obtaining
sufficient funding for the environmental cleanup program at Alameda Point.
Q. Councilmember Gilmore asked: what is the status of the transfer process of cleaned VA
lands'. Has the Navy and the VA reached a basic deal?
A: The Navy and the Department of veterans Affairs (VA) are currently coordinating for the
federal to federal transfer of approximately 549 acres of property located at the former runway
area on the west end of Alameda Point. Since the VA submitted its formal request to acquire the
property in November 2006, the Navy and VA, have accomplished several key r ilestone.s.
Those milestones include the negotiation of a draft Memorandum of Understanding WOU), the
initiation of a Section 7 consultation in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and
the scoping of an environmental planning report in compliance with the National Environmental
Policy Act (NFPA). The next slgnificant milestone the agencies intend to complete is the
submittal of a joint Navy/VA Biological Assessment to the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service in
compliance with ESA, and the issuance of an Environmental Assessment in compliance with
NBPA..
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Additionally, Councilmember Gilmore asked the status of the "clean" lands. While the
property subject to the VA transfer include two Installation Restoration JR) sites and a parcel
wide Site Inspection, it is important to note that the base closure law allows federal agencies to
transfer properties to one another prior to the completion of the remedial actions. So to answer
Coun,cilmemb -er Gilmore`s question, while some portion of the lands are "clean" and some are
still subject to additional remedial actions, the Navy intends to transfer all lands at one time. The
Navy is currently attempting to comply with other regulatory requirements identified above
(N PA, Section 7, etc.).
With regards to the question about a "basic deal" the answer is essentially, yes. Future
responsibilities of bath agencies have been fundamentally agreed to in the draft MOU. S hould
the ARRA wish to understand the arrangements agreed to between the agencies, the Navy would
be more than happy to provide a summary to the ARRA staff.
Q: "dice Chair deffian asked if his estimate of approximately 100 million for the
remediation of Site 2 was correct. Mr. Robinson stated that 100 rrf.11ion seems high, and is
more likely $20 million but will provide the current projection.
A: The current projections for Site 2 rernediation include $1 mill ion for the remedial
action and $2.7 million for long monitor ng after the remedial action is complete; for a total
future expenditure of approximately $21.9 million on Site 2.
Please distribute this letter to the AIZIZA Board. If you have any further questions, feel free
to contact me at (619) 532 4951.
Sincerely,
DEREK J. ROBINSON
BRA.0 Environmental Coordinator
By direction of the Director
Copy to.
Mr. Peter Russell
Russell Resources, Inc.
443 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1
San Rafael, CA 94903 -3
Ms. Leslie Little
Economic Development Director
City of Alameda
950 West Mall Square, Building 1
Alameda, CA 9450 7575
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Blind copy to:
Derek J. Robinson
William. McGinnis
Alan K. Lee
Amy Jo Hill
Diane Silva (3 copies)
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Additional Information as Requested by ARRA
Re: Proposed Navy Transfer to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
July 13, 2010
In response to Navy's letter dated May 25, 2010, ARRA staff requested
additional information concerning the VA transfer and related agreements. This
document summarizes the Navy and VA's negotiated agreements, and the key
milestones required to complete the transfer to the VA.
Negotiated Agreements
Navy and VA have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
to support a no -cost Federal -to- Federal property transfer of approximately
549 acres
The Draft Final MOU outlines responsibilities regarding environmental
cleanup on the VA transfer parcel. A summary of the parties'
responsibilities is provided below:
[Navy is responsible for environmental cleanup until completion of
remedial actions. This includes Site 2, Site 33 and the rernediation
of those areas required as a result of the remaining parcel site
inspection.
VA will be responsible for ongoing operations, maintenance,
monitoring, and reporting after the remedial action has been
determined to be operating /performing successfully.
VA will be responsible for releases of environmental contaminants
identified after the date of transfer.
VA will comply with any land use restrictions required as a result of
the remedial decision process.
Key Milestones to complete Navy1VA Transfer
Completion of consultation in compliance with Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Completion of an Environmental Assessment (EA) in compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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Finalize transfer documentation after completion of Section 7 consultation
and NEPA EA (if not required to conduct an EIS): projected to be end of
2011
Busse/ /Resources, Inc.
environmental management
Alameda Point RAB Meeting on August 5, 2010
Highlights and Analysis
RAB members present Dale Smith (Community Co- chair), George Humphreys, Joan Konrad, James
Leach, .lean Sweeney, Jim Sweeney, and Michael John Torrey.
No formal RAB meeting was held in July. However, on Saturday, July 17 at 9 :00 am, the Navy
provided a two- and -a -half -hour tour of various Alameda Point remediation sites for RAB members
and the general public. The tour, attended by about fifty people, was well received.
Remediation and other field work in progress:
Relocation of an Alameda Municipal Power substation near the corner of vilest Tower
Avenue and Monarch Street is in progress. when completed, the Navy will finish its removal
and replacement of several radioactively contaminated storm drain lines originating at
Buildings 5 and 400. These lines discharge into Seaplane Lagoon, and the work has to be
completed before contaminated sediment is dredged from the lagoon. A 50 -foot segment of
storm drain line that is to be replaced is under the current AMP substation location.
Active subsurface groundwater treatment is tentatively complete at IR Site 14, along the
Oakland Inner Harbor in Northwest Territories. At IR Site 27, just north of Pier 1, a third
phase of active groundwater treatment will occur in May 2011. Active groundwater
treatment was just completed at IR Site 6, near the corner of west Tower Avenue and Ferry
Point, and is in progress at IR Site 16, in the southeast corner of the base.
The air sparge /vapor extraction system to treat groundwater contaminated with benzene
and naphthalene at Alameda Point OU -5 and FISCA IR Site 2 is operating. A set of
groundwater samples to assess performance and effectiveness was collected in mid August.
Most of the petroleum- contaminated groundwater treatment operation near the Atlantic
Avenue entrance has been completed. Later this summer, further groundwater treatment
will be conducted in a small area near Orion Street where higher petroleum levels persist.
The Navy will begin construction of sediment drying beds and other land -side facilities on
the tarmac north of the Seaplane Lagoon to support the Navy's upcoming dredging activities
in the Lagoon's northeast and northwest corners. The dredging is scheduled to occur
between January 4 and March 15, 2011.
Cleanup of soil and groundwater contaminated with copper at IR Site 28, the former Todd
Shipyard, near the ferry terminal on Oakland Inner Harbor, was completed in July. Follow -up
sampling to assess effectiveness has yet to occur.
Additional demolition of Building 459 (the former gas station at the corner of vilest Tower
Avenue and Main Street) is planned to allow excavation of metals contaminated soil. This
work is postponed while the Navy finalizes contract issues with the company that will do the
work.
Building 346, a Quonset but near the northwest corner of Building 5, is being demolished in
August prior to radiological screening as part of the basewide radiological surveying project.
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September 1, 2010
Alameda Point RAB Meeting, August 5, 2010
Highlights and Analysis
o A Navy /EPA /University of Florida field research study is in progress at Plume 4 -1,
immediately north of Building 360 near Alameda Point's east entrance. The research focuses
on better characterizing the solvent contamination in groundwater prior to remedy
selection and design. This research should improve not only the Navy's cleanup of OU -2B
groundwater, but similar contamination elsewhere.
Groundwater Remediation Technoo ies
The Navy discussed groundwater remediation technologies it expects to use at the major
groundwater contamination sites that have yet to be remediated: OU -2A, OU -2B, and OU -2C.
0 ISCO in -situ chemical oxidation: chemicals are injected through wells into the
contaminated zone, where they react with the contaminants to form other chemicals that
are innocuous.
ISB in -situ bioremediation: nutrients, oxygen, and/or a food source are injected through
wells into the contaminated zone, where they create an environment favorable to
microorganisms that degrade the contaminants. Sometimes seed cultures of the proper
microorganisms also must be injected to ensure the desired microbial population is
established.
MNA monitored natural attenuation: when only relatively low contaminant
concentrations are present, a monitoring well network is installed and sampled periodically
to ensure that natural processes are reducing contaminant levels quickly enough.
Extraction: when a layer of contamination is present floating on the top of groundwater,
pumped extraction at the groundwater surface sometimes effectively removes the bulk of
the contamination.
IR Site 35 Remedial Design and Remedial Action
The Navy explained the remedial work it will do for IR Site 35. This site has two separate soil
excavation efforts planned. No active groundwater remediation is needed. In one effort, pesticide
contaminated soil will be excavated from a small landscaped area east of Alameda Point's north
entrance. The other effort consists of a collection of areas at the former sites of the water towers
and antenna towers in the general vicinity of West Midway Avenue and Moonlight Terrace. Lead
contamination from paint on these former structures contaminates soil, mostly under pavement,
that was not removed at the time the structures were demolished. The pavement will be removed
and restored as part of the excavation. In both cases, the excavated soil will be disposed off
Alameda Point.
BCT U pdate
DTSC's .ins Fyfe, Dot Lofstrom's replacement on the Alameda Point BCT, explained the groundwater
research project being conducted on Plume 4W-1, north of Building 360 near the east entrance to
Alameda Point. This research is discussed above, in the last bullet of the Remediation and other
Field work in Progress section of this Update.
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