2010-09-01 ARRA PacketAGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Alameda City Hall
Council Chamber, Room 390
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
1.
ROLL CALL - ARRA
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Meeting will begin at 7:00 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. •
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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. ORAL REPORTS
4 -A. Oral report from Member Matarrese, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
representative
- Highlights of August 5 Alameda Point RAB Meeting.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
(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.)
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6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
7. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be cablecast live on channel 15.
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.
• Minutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print.
• Audio tapes of the meeting are available for review at the ARRA offices upon request.
APPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA 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 Tam
Boardmember Frank Matarrese
Boardmember Marie Gilmore
Vice Chair Doug deHaan
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 -A. Responses to Questions Posed by the ARRA Board at the May 6th, 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 6th meeting. Staff stated that the information will be provided at the next ARRA
meeting.
The Consent Calendar was motioned for approval by Member Tam, 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. 5 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 Housing,
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 BRAC 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 Tam, 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 Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
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 No. 001 Amending the Order of
Business of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meetings
BACKGROUND
At the December 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting, Resolution No. 14161 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 16, 2008 regular City Council meeting, Resolution No. 14269 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 3.06 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 No. 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,
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Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Attachment: ARRA Resolution Amending Resolution No. 001
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 49
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 MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Bylaws
Section 3.06 give the said authority direction to adopt rules of order governing the
proceedings and order of business of the Governing Body by resolution ; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 1995, 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, 1995, 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
8. 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.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Governing Board during the Regular Meeting of
the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority on the 1st day of September, 2010,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, - 3.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: 1 (Johnson)
ABSTENTIONS: 1 (Tam)
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 1st day of September, 2010.
rma Glidden, Secretary
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
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: 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
BACKGROUND
On July 18, 2007, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA),
Community Improvement Commission (CIC), and City Council approved an Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with SCC Alameda Point LLC (Sun Cal) for the
redevelopment of Alameda Point. The ENA established cost recovery provisions that
require Sun Cal to reimburse the ARRA for its pre-development costs, including third-
party consultant and legal costs and ARRA staff time. Upon approval of the ENA,
ARRA staff executed agreements with third-party consultants to assist for various
entitlement processes and negotiations with the Navy and Sun Cal. While the ENA with
Sun Cal expired in July 2010 according to its terms when Sun Cal failed to meet certain
milestones that could have extended the ENA, the cost recovery provisions set forth in
the ENA remain in effect after termination for costs incurred on or before July 20, 2010.
In August 2007, ARRA contracted with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) to
provide real estate economic consulting services, such as a fiscal impact analysis and
ongoing support in negotiations with Sun Cal regarding project feasibility and business
terms, for an original total contract amount of $185,000 and a 12-month term. EPS'
agreement was amended in August 2008 to extend the term 12 months to August 2009;
a second amendment was executed in March 2009 to increase the contract term by 11
months, and the budget by $145,000; and a third amendment increased the budget by
$60,000 in March 2010. Although the third amendment intended to provide sufficient
budget for the remaining six months of the ENA period, a fourth amendment of $25,000
is necessary due to the significant level of effort that was required to review and analyze
SunCal's April 26, 2010 project proforma and proposed Disposition and Development
Agreement in addition to its Modified Optional Entitlement Application (Modified OEA).
The amended agreement includes a total contract amount of $415,000. The original
agreement and amendments, including the proposed fourth amendment to the
agreement, are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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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 Point 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.
RECOMMENDATION
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.
Respectfully submitted,
Je nifer
Deputy E •cutive Director
JO:dI
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
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 Columbarium
BACKGROUND
In October 2006, 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 two -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 18, 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 columbarium, including a memorial
walk for families and friends of the deceased;
• 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 columbarium.
,ctfully submitted,
Jen ifer, Oft
Deputy Oity Manager
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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
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Site Plan
Proposed Site for VA Transfer
Ms. Jennifer Ott
Alameda City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Dear Ms. Ott:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE WEST
1455 FRAZEE RD, SUITE 900
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 -4310
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SUBJECT: RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS POSED BY THE ARRA BOARD AT THE
MAY 6TH, 2010 PRESENTATION ABOUT THE NAVY EVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAM AT ALAMEDA POINT
During the May 6th, 2010 presentation to the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
(ARRA) 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: Councilmember Tam asked: I 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 Realignment and Closure Program
Management Office (BRAC PMO) seeks Congressional appropriation for environmental cleanup
at Alameda Point based on a multi -year planning process. On an annual basis, the BRAC PM0
uses existing environmental information about the property to identify future funding
requirements. For the past five years, the BRAC 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 milestones.
Those milestones include the negotiation of a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), 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 (NEPA). The next significant 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
NEPA.
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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 (IR) 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
Councilmember 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
(NEPA, Section 7, etc.).
With regards to the question about a "basic deal" the answer is essentially, yes. Future
responsibilities of both agencies have been fundamentally agreed to in the draft MOU. Should
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: Vice Chair deHaan asked if his estimate of approximately $100 million for the
remediation of Site 2 was correct. Mr. Robinson stated that $100 million seems high, and is
more likely $20 million - but will provide the current projection.
A: The current projections for Site 2 remediation include $19.2 million for the remedial
action and $2.7 million for long -term monitoring 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 ARRA Board. If you have any further questions, feel free
to contact me at (619) 532-0951.
Copy to:
Mr. Peter Russell
Russell Resources, Inc.
440 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1
San Rafael, CA 94903 -3634
Ms. Leslie Little
Economic Development Director
City of Alameda
950 West Mall Square, Building 1
Alameda, CA 94501 -7575
Sincerely,
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DEREK .1. ROBINSON
BRAC Environmental Coordinator
By direction of the Director
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BIind 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 remediation
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 NavyNA 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
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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, Jean 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:
o Relocation of an Alameda Municipal Power substation near the corner of West 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o Additional demolition of Building 459 (the former gas station at the corner of West 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.
o Building 346, a Quonset hut near the northwest corner of Building 5, is being demolished in
August prior to radiological screening as part of the basewide radiological surveying project.
RR/, 440 Nova Albion Way, Suite 1, San Rafael, California 94903 415.902.3123 fax 815.572.8600 Agenda Item #4-A
ARRA
09 -01 -2010
Page 2 of 2 Alameda Point RAB Meeting, August 5, 2010
September 1, 2010 Highlights and Analysis
o A Navy /EPA /University of Florida field research study is in progress at Plume 44,
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 Technologies
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.
• 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 Update
DTSC's Jim Fyfe, Dot Lofstrom's replacement on the Alameda Point BCT, explained the groundwater
research project being conducted on Plume 44, 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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