2011-09-07 ARRA PacketAGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Alameda City Hall
Council Chambers
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
1. ROLL CALL
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
(A limited number of speakers may address the governing body in regard to any
matter over which the governing body has jurisdiction or of which it may take
cognizance, that is not on the agenda; this section is limited to 15 minutes;
additional public comment will be addressed under Item 6.)
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
3 -A. Approve the Minutes of the Special ARRA Meetings of July 13, 2011 and July 19,
2011
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4 -A. None.
5. ORAL REPORTS
5 -A. Oral Report from Member deHaan, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
Representative — Highlights of August 4, 2011 RAB Meetings.
6. 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 or of which it may take cognizance, that is not
on the agenda; speakers not called under Item 2 may address the governing body
at this time.)
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
7 -A. Provide Update on Status of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Process and
Redevelopment of Alameda Point.
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8. REFERRALS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNING BODY
10. 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.
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
(11-055) A Special Meeting was called to allow the Board to attend a Lawrence
Berkeley National Lab Public Support Workshop.
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, July 19, 2011
The meeting convened at 10:19 p.m. with Chair Gilmore presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Chair
Gilmore - 5.
Absent: None.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
( *11- ) Approve the Minutes of the Joint City Council, ARRA and Community Improvement
Commission Meeting of June 28, 2011.
( *11- ) Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease with St. George Spirits to Hangar 21 to
Allow Qualified Shell Improvements Valued at $450,000 Over a Three Year Period.
( *11- ) Authorize the Executive Director to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with
Russell Resources for Environmental Consulting Services for Alameda Point
Extending the Term for Four Months and Adding $94,200 to the Budget.
Member deHaan pulled item 3 -B (St. George Spirits lease) for clarification.
Member deHaan expressed concern that the ARRA was giving credits toward shell
improvements that should be considered `tenant improvements', since the building can only be
used for the current tenant's purposes. Nanette Mocanu, Economic Development Division
Manager, explained that staff had the same concerns and discussed the type of uses. The
proposed improvements would, in fact, make the buildings more publicly enticing because of the
universal improvements, which include the creation of a public spirits alley, larger retail space,
beautifying the lawn, and painting the exterior.
Member Tam moved for approval of the balance of the Consent Calendar. Member
Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote — 5. [Items so
enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.]
Member deHaan moved for approval of Item 3 -B. Vice Chair Bonta seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous voice vote — 5.
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(11- ) Presentation on Alameda Point Collaborative Community Planning Process.
The Alameda Point Project Manager introduced Doug Biggs, APC Executive Director, gave a
presentation regarding the Collaborative's future at Alameda Point and its site planning process.
Chair Gilmore thanked Mr. Biggs for his presentation. Mr. Biggs thanked staff for keeping the
APC involved and assisting with the process.
Member Tam appreciated the presentation and inquired whether APC's plan includes
integration with the VA project. Mr. Biggs replied that there has been discussion of co- locating
synergies regarding some services and housing, and that the APC is trying to be flexible and
accommodating. Mr. Biggs doesn't know if anything has been integrated in the VA's EIS, but
will look into the matter and report back to the ARRA.
5. ORAL REPORTS
(11- ) Oral Report from Member deHaan, Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Representative —
Highlights of June 2, 2011 RAB Meetings.
Member deHaan reported that RAB member, Richard Banger, discusses the remediation
process on his website. On July 16, a tour was conducted to indoctrinate and update the RAB
on the sites, activities, and the ongoing efforts of the seaplane lagoon.
6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
(11- ) Alameda Point Update
The Alameda Point Project Manager discussed new conversations with the Navy and
summarized the LBNL opportunity. The last piece of the LBNL submittal will be submitted on
the 15th, with.a consolidated submission due in September. There are site visits scheduled in
September. Final notification will be made in November.
Chair Gilmore stated that members of the public have approached the ARRA with Tots of
enthusiasm, inquiring what else can be done to help. Chair Gilmore inquired how to keep that
momentum moving. The Alameda Point Project Manager responded that a new website
dedicated to the LBNL process will be launched shortly. It will inform the public on how to stay
involved, and will continue to provide updates on the process.
The Alameda Point Project Manager informed the Board that a detailed staff report regarding a
No Cost EDC for the proposed LBNL property will be presented to the Board in September. On
June 16, staff met with the Navy to consider a No Cost EDC with a number of other terms
including considering the Navy wanting us to take more "FOSTable" land (Finding Of Suitability
for Transfer). The Alameda Point Project Manager is hoping to present a draft term sheet
before the LBNL decision in Nov. Staff has been and will continue to meet with the Navy
weekly.
Chair Gilmore expressed concern that the Navy's proposal that the City take more land at no
cost begs the question of whether the remaining and gets burdened by the $108.5m price tag.
The Alameda Point Project Manager explained the initial answer is "no ". The idea would be to
take as much property, either through FOST, and discussing a FOSET (Finding Of Suitability
for Early Transfer), potentially finding more property beyond what is FOSTable. That
property would all be at no cost to the extent that it stayed within the development
envelope plan for the reuse plan. That may not be enough development. At some
future date there may be the need to do something different to develop the property.
The EDC MOA would have to be amended to have an enforcement mechanism so that
if development exceeded the envelope for the reuse plan, then the Navy would
participate in some fashion on the back end.
Member Johnson stated that amending the EDC MOA to include the enforcement
mechanism is a good approach. Chair Gilmore agreed and looks forward to the report in
September.
Member deHaan stated he was impressed with the unifying voice and turn -out of the
community for the July 13th LBNL support workshop /BBQ.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 10:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irma Glidden
ARRA Secretary
Russell Resources, Inc.
environmental management
Alameda Point RAB Meeting on August 4, 2011
Highlights, and Analysis
RAB members present: George Humphreys (Community Vice Co- Chair), Richard Bangert,
Carol Gottstein, M.D, Bert Morgan, Kurt Peterson, and Michael John Torrey.
Navy BEC Derek Robinson announced that the community tour of IR Sites on Saturday, July 16,
lasting 2.5 hours, was well received. The RAB critiqued various aspects of the tour, to help
ensure next year's tour benefits from the experience.
Remediation and other field work in progress:
o A Navy/EPA/University of Florida field research study is ongoing 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.
o Two areas of concern at IR Site 35 (EDC -5) (1) recreational area near Main Street north
entrance and (2) location of former elevated water tanks) are undergoing pre- excavation
sampling, site excavation, confirmation sampling, site restoration, and associated field
activities.
o Performance groundwater monitoring is ongoing to assess the effectiveness of
remediation at IR Site 6 (Building 41, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Facility), IR
Site 16 (Shipping Container Storage Area), in the southeast corner of Alameda Point, and
IR Site 28 (Todd Shipyard), near the dog park along Oakland Inner Harbor.
o Radiological status surveys of selected buildings to rule out potential radiological
residues are ongoing.
o A radiological characterization survey is nearing completion for surface and near - surface
soil at IR Site 32 (Northwestern Ordinance Storage Area), which is immediately east of
the IR Site 1 landfill, along Oakland Inner Harbor.
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.
o Construction of six -phase heating dual cell array for pilot testing at IR Site 21 (Ship
Fitting and Engine Repair, Building 162) is in progress, including installation of power
lines, assembly of equipment, and driving of sheet piles.
o Drying, disposal profiling and off - hauling of the sediments already dredged from
Seaplane Lagoon is continuing through this summer. Dredging of the northwest corner of
Seaplane Lagoon will be conducted between September 2011 and March 15, 2012, after
the California least terns depart.
IR Site 24 Remedial Design and Remedial Action Work Plan
IR Site 24 is a submerged area at the base of the piers. Sediment in a relatively small portion of
IR Site 24 is to be remediated by dredging. The Navy explained the results of its remedial design
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investigation, which included sediment sampling to better define the lateral and vertical extent of
contaminant levels that exceed the clean -up goals. IR Site 24's sediment contamination is the
result of historic discharges from storm drain lines that discharge into San Francisco Bay near
the base of Pier 1.
Ferry Point Road at IR Site 24 was built on a wharf that is supported over the water on columns
sunk into the Bay bottom. The Navy explained the special hydraulic dredging technology that
will be used to remove contaminated sediments from beneath the Ferry Point Road wharf, where
limited head room prevents use of the customary dredge bucket. Dredged sediment from IR Site
24 will be dewatered prior to disposal, similar to the dewatering process for dredged Seaplane
Lagoon sediments.
Petroleum Program
The DTSC representative gave a brief update on the Alameda Point Petroleum Program to the
RAB. As background, environmental cleanup at Alameda Point is conducted through two
parallel programs: the Petroleum Program and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERLCA) Program. (CERCLA specifically excludes
petroleum products.) Because the RAB is a CERCLA - mandated organization, normally it does
not discuss petroleum clean -up activities. However, at the RAB's request, Mr. Robinson (Navy
BEC) agreed to provide a Petroleum Program update to the RAB at least once per year. This
year's update likely will occur in October or November.
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