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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNESI - formerly ASCON - Rotary Mud Dump Site - s/w corner of (9) April 5, 2004 -Council/Ag�.icy Agenda - Page 9 C-2. (City Administrator's Report) Overview of the Ascon Landfill Oil Well Rupture on March 17, 2004 (Krik 80 Oil Well Located Near Magnolia Street and Banning Avenue) (810.20) A brief overview of the oil well rupture incident that occurred on March 17, 2004, at the Krik 80 oil well located near the Magnolia/Hamilton/Banning area. The oil spray impacted 360 homes in surrounding neighborhoods. Fire Chief Duane Olson orally reported on the notification of many agencies in addition to appropriate city departments and are investigating the responsible party in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency. Chief Olson stated cleanup is in the process Toxicology report expected Message Page 1 of 4 r Ehring, Liz From: Bazant, Denise Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 9:31 AM To: Ehring, Liz; Jones, Dale Subject: FW:ASCON/NESI burst oil well and related problems Late Communication Denise -----Original Message----- . From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 9:12 AM To: Bazant, Denise Subject: FW: ASCON/NESI burst oil well and related problems- -----Original Message----- From: George Mason [mailto:gem325@socal.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 1:07 PM To: HB City Council Subject: ASCON/NESI burst oil well and related problems Mayor Green, Mayor Pro Tern Hardy, and Councilpersons. Boardman, Coerper, Cook, Houchen, and Sullivan In case you missed.it, the article below concerning the improper use of storage tanks on the Ascon/Nesi hazardous waste site should be of interest. A question needs to be asked of our Fire Department and our Planning Department, and that is "Who's minding the store!!" The Fire Department clearly has responsibility for monitoring all oil wells and their storage tanks in all parts of the City and especially on the Ascon/Nesi hazardous waste site. Huntington Beach Oil Code (HB Municipal Code, Title 15) provides clear direction to the Fire Department to take the lead to protect our City against problems of the type recently experienced on.the Ascon/Nesi waste site. .1. The well that recently burst on the Ascon/Nesi site was abandoned without proper procedures in spite of what the state may claim to the contrary (as the below article states). If the well was abandoned and it was not properly plugged, then appropriate procedures to protect the public were not followed. The Fire Department, had they been properly monitoring this site, should have.known that the well had been abandoned, and they should have initiated action to get enforcement of proper well closure procedures. (HB Municipal Code 15.04.090.) 2. The owner of the well was not immediately identified. The Fire Department is required to maintain a current list of all oil well operator's agents, which they apparently failed to do. (HB Municipal Code 15.04.060.) 4/5/2004 Message Page 2 of 4 3. Now the storage tanks on the site have been found to contain improperly deposited petroleum-based materials. Had appropriate inspection efforts been followed by the Fire Department, they would have been aware of this improper storage problem, and lack of access to the site is not an excuse. (HB Municipal Code 15.04.050.) The Planning Department also has their share of blame in these incidents. For quite some time now the Planning staff members handling the Ascon/Nesi waste site have indicated that they could not do anything to control use of the site near the now burst oil well. They claimed, when asked, that the operator had a right to maintain his well and therefore anything done around the well.site was OK. If it has been abandoned for several years (as is now known), why were they not aware of the abandonment and taking steps to support citizen concerns expressed within the last couple of years about workers on the site and storage of vehicles on the site by the well operator. In addition, the California Department of Toxic Substance Control, lead agency on the Ascon/Nesi hazardous waste site cleanup, needs to be asked why they ignored information brought to them by residents in the area concerning the frequent (and recent) reports of workers on the site near the oil well without protective equipment as well as the continual storage of vehicles on the site. I respectfully request the City Council order an investigation into the failure of elements of the City staff to properly protect the residents of Southeast Huntington Beach from problems associated with the burst oil well and improper use of the storage tanks on the Ascon/Nesi hazardous waste site. If procedures required by the HB Municipal Code are not being followed with respect not only to the well on the Ascon/Nesi site, but also for other wells within the City, then the time to correct this deficiency is now, not after another incident like the recent one occurs again. Thank you. George and Charlotte Mason 21641 Bahama Lane Huntington Beach 92646 714-964-1457 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday,April 4,2004 Waste found near leaking oil well Officials say newly discovered sludge at Ascon site in Huntington is no immediate threat. By ZAHEERA WAHID The Orange County Register HUNTINGTON BEACH - Investigators are trying to determine who dumped thousands of gallons of hazardous petroleum- based materials in aging tanks in southeast Huntington Beach, an Environmental Protection Agency spokesman said. 4/5/2004 Message Page 3 of 4 A mixture of diesel fuel, motor oil, gasoline and solvents was discovered in two 4,000-gallon tanks on the Ascon/NEST former toxic landfill, according to preliminary tests conducted by the EPA. The above-ground tanks are in stable condition, and investigators have not detected any leaks or evaporation, EPA spokesman Mark Merchant said. While there's no immediate threat to the public or the environment, Merchant said officials "believed they were enough of a potential hazard that it needs to be removed." FOUND BY CHANCE: Gasoline and other petroleum-based products are known to contain benzene Officials discovered and toluene, among other cancer-causing agents. Further testing is thousands of gallons of expected to identify the chemicals in the tanks. dumped hazardous Officials came upon the waste in the tanks by chance,while plugging an oil waste while plugging aburst oil well. well that released a 40-foot gusher into the surrounding neighborhood THE ENVIRONMENTAL several weeks ago, covering some 360 homes with grease. PROTECTION The tank fluid was tested as part of the routine process of plugging that well. AGENCY "It certainly was a surprise to everyone," EPA lawyer Andrew Helmlinger said. "We don't know really how (the tank)was used or why it was used that way." Typically, state and federal permits are required to store and move hazardous wastes, Merchant said. And companies are required to file toxic-release reports to show if any vapors might be going into the air. The oil well associated with the tank farm was orphaned more than a year ago when owner Gregory Miral of Krik Co., based in Bloomington in San Bernardino County, declined to take responsibility for it, state officials said. State officials last inspected the well in January 2003 and made sure it was properly secured, said Hal Bopp, oil and gas supervisor with the state Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources. The tank was inspected for leaks and stability. However, contents are not typically sampled unless foul play is suspected. "Generally speaking, the fluid that's in a tank like this .... it's non-hazardous," Bopp said. "It's crude oil and water." But sometimes when a facility sits idle for a long time -as this one has- it can wind up being used as a disposal site, Bopp said. The well was drilled in 1946. It has been idle for at least five years. EPA officials have been in contact with Miral since the oil well rupture. However, reports indicate that Miral has not been involved in the cleanup of the well site. Miral of Rialto could not be reached for comment. A search of public records did not turn up current contact information for him or Krik Co. Krik was leasing the property from Cannery Hamilton LLC, owner of the Ascon site. Cannery Hamilton is paying for the cleanup of the site and surrounding neighborhood but has not admitted any liability in the oil, well incident. The well has since been plugged by the state Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, officials said. Helmlinger said investigators would determine whether the EPA should clean up the tanks or issue a cleanup order to the owner. 4/5/2004 Message Page 4 of 4 Ultimately, the sludge in the tanks will be vacuumed into vat trucks -similar to those used to carry gasoline- and taken to a licensed hazardous-waste dump, Merchant said. "We would like it out of there, but we don't think the tanks are in such a state that they're going to breach," Merchant said. Helmlinger said it was unclear if criminal charges would be filed, but the possibility has not been ruled out: 4/5/2004 _ �- ' CIT UY0 HUNTIN GTCN BEACH, CA 100u MAR -2 P 1. 41 Former Ascon Landfill Briefing CityHuntingtonfor of Beach March 15, 2004 by Thomas M. Cota Chief, Southern California Cleanup Operations Branch Department of Toxic Substances Control Cypress, CA Outline • Introductory Notes • Scope of the Program • Field Program - Initial Phases - Additional Phases (in planning stages) • Schedule • Outcome of Investigations Introductory Notes • Goal of -this briefing is to describe a pending field program and future activities for the Ascon Landfill project — Additional data required for evaluation of cleanup alternatives, mitigation measures and potential environmental impacts — What has not changed: • Goal of returning site conditions to meet the intended land use — What is being further evaluated: � • The methods and technologies which will make up the remedy The Scope of the Program • Execution of multiple phases of work • Initial Phases Under Review: — Hollow stem borings of waste material — Bucket auger borings emissions evaluation — Limited trenching (5' x 20') in the soil waste — Lagoon wastes profiling and emissions monitoring — Evaluation of odors/emissions mitigation techniques — Environmental .and personnel monitoring • Additional Phases: — Pit F investigation and sampling for treatment — Lagoon waste pumpability assessment — Workplans for these phases are still being prepared Proposed Auger, Test Trench and Lagoon Sampling Locations ASCON LANDFILL SITE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA `l _ _ �- LEGEND r Ascon Landfill Site Boundary plug PNL- Pits and Lagoons Boundaries OW ® TM No.1 Geoprobe and �,: - - - � � Piezometer Monitoring Well - � Locations s r�4 .;. 71 • RI Data Collection points - 'P *..- Pi .,. = PHASE Proposed Hollow Stem Auger Ar Location (PNL-2) :PAL-12 r PHASE 11 y - _ Proposed Bucket Auger Location (PNL-1) (Hollow stem augers are at these locations as well.) _ _ 1 PHASE I & II Alternative Proposed Hollow Stem & Bucket Auger Location .... 0 100 200 400 600 soo PHASE III Scale in Feet Proposed Test Trench Location (PNL-TP1) NOTES: .. 1. Database includes RI data and TM No.1 investigation (February 2003). ( PHASE IV 2. Auger, test trench, and lagoon sampling locations are subject to change / Proposed Lagoon Sampling pending field conditions. Location (PNL-L1A) Schedule Notes • DTSC- has requested- RPs to submit the Supplemental FS for soil/waste by July 30, 2004 • An aggressive field data collection program is planned : — Conduct initial phases beginning _March 2004 . — Complete ensuing phases late May 2004 Outcome of Phased Investigation • An additional data set will exist on site conditions, mitigation measures and waste management options • Additional remedial alternatives will be evaluated . The Feasibility Study may be revised • The remedy performance goal to meet the intended land use will remain 'Fact Sheet`#8 Ascon Landfill Site \G� ch 20.0'_4 HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA t DEEA-ENTDi TOEK r �' EUESTIUKESCOIETROE µ New studies at the Ascon Landfill site I)TSC is one of,`siz. - - ------ -- ---- '` Boards and-. ; Departments Within ftEnvi ronmental Protection Agency Thhhhhh%epartment's mission is to restore; and enhauce�the ` PH MEW Known as Lagoon 1, this is one of 5 lagoons on the site. They will be sampled to ment;�tor 35 ensure public evaluate the nature of the waste material in the lagoons. .health, This fact sheet announces a series Additional studies to obtain e rionmental quaiity and of new activities occurring at the more information regarding eco' 'no`mic vitality;} _r Ascon Landfill site. These activities soil cleanup art of the ongoing by regulating are-,..`�- P 9 9 investigation hazardous waste; ``ti and cleanup of this former landfill. Substances of concern at the site conducting and generally include those related to e, overseeing The site is a vacant, 38-acre parcel industrial and oil field wastes. Some S`=X at the southwest corner of Hamilton cleanups,and.. of the hazardous chemicals found -i Avenue and Magnolia Street in develo.p�ng and g include benzene, arsenic, styrene, Beach. It contains promoting.- Huntington g and volatile organic compounds. pollution �- various types of liquid and solid hazardous waste in buried pits, Previous investigations of the soil, surface piles of concrete and other lagoons, and surface debris at the rubble, and lagoons (ponds). The - --w.. ;_ ,.• � site resulted in a finding that the 5 site has gone through several environmental investigations and waste should be excavated and � cleanup plans through its many removed. Before a formal proposal rate ItCalifornia� can be prepared and offered for changes of ownership. public review, additional tests (pilot studies) will be performed to get Our agency is the Department of more detailed data on the potential Toxic Substances Control. Our role effects of such an action. is to protect human health and the environment by overseeing the site For example, workers will dig a California:;: „ �- investigation and cleanup. A group trench through buried waste to En:vironmentah E1= �} E: of private companies (Responsible Protection Agency parties) that formerly used the site measure the types and amounts of chemical emissions and odors. are paying for the investigation and They will also take samples from any required cleanup. buried waste areas to get more information on what hazardous substances they contain. Listed below chemicals from the former landfill and are the planned activities. Full details requires cleanup. are in the "Pilot Study No. 3 Workplan," dated January 30, 2004, available at the In February 2004 five new groundwater Banning Branch Library (see "Where to monitoring wells were placed inside the get more information"). site boundaries and one was placed just outside the fence line at the southeast Air monitoring for odors and emissions corner. Quarterly groundwater sampling at the on-site work areas and site and testing will be performed beginning perimeter will occur during the activities. March 2004. The work is anticipated to begin this Some tests had already been conducted month (March 2004). on groundwater at the site using existing monitoring wells. The samples from the - Drilling approximately 25 boreholes to new wells will supplement the earlier collect samples of soil and waste tests to provide more complete data, to help determine if the groundwater - Digging temporary trenches to requires cleanup.This groundwater is determine the quantity and distribution not a current source of drinking water. of buried wastes Air sampling conducted to test -Sampling and evaluating the nature of for chemical emissions lagoon materials Air samples at the perimeter of the site - Measuring odors and emissions from were collected in May, August, and excavation activities December 2003 and analyzed for chemicals. Results indicate that the site, - Determining measures to minimize in its undisturbed state, appears to not odors and chemical emissions. cause adverse air quality impacts. Future phases of additional activities i may include the following: New Public Participation Plan - Sampling, waste characterization, and Public participation is an important waste handling studies at buried pits element of the site investigation and and Pit F (a covered pit with styrene cleanup. Our agency approved a Public Participation Plan, dated February 2004, ' waste) which documents community concerns - Collecting samples for possible about the site and identifies how the I treatability studies to evaluate waste community will be kept informed and treatment options. involved throughout the cleanup process. The Plan is available to the Groundwater study initiated public at the locations listed under "Where to get more information." A full investigation of the groundwater at What happens next the site has begun. The purpose is to determine whether the groundwater at Results from the soil and waste pilot the site has been contaminated with studies will be used to update the 1 Page 2 Feasibility Study for soil/waste done in Huntington Beach Library 2000. The Feasibility Study is the 7111 Talbert Avenue evaluation of various cleanup Huntington Beach, CA alternatives. An updated Feasibility (714) 842-4481 Study for soil/waste is anticipated to be submitted to us by July 30, 2004. We also have the documents at our agency's office: Based on that report, a revised draft cleanup plan for soil/waste will be Dept. of Toxic Substances Control submitted for our agency's review, and 5796 Corporate Avenue we will resume activities related to a n Cypress, California environmental impact analysis. This environmental impact analysis will Please call Julie Johnson, File Room evaluate whether the proposed cleanup Coordinator, at (714) 484-5337 actions would have potential adverse for an appointment. effects on the environment. Who to contact at our agency We will send out a fact sheet to notify the community of the results of the pilot Kim Foreman studies and the environmental impact Public Participation Specialist analysis, and to present the soil/waste (714)484-5324 cleanup proposal. The public will have kforeman@dtsc.ca.gov an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed cleanup and on the Christine Chiu environmental impact analysis before Project Manager we make a final decision. As part of the (714)484-5470 review and comment process, we will cchiu@dtsc.ca.gov hold a public meeting to discuss the proposal and take oral comments. For media inquiries Information from the groundwater Jeanne Garcia investigation will be used to determine if DTSC Public Information Officer groundwater cleanup is required. As (818) 551-2176 with.the soil/waste, we will notify the jgarcia1@dtsc.ca.gov community of the results and present a proposal for public review and comment. For more information about DISC, visit Where to get more information our website at www.dtsc.ca.gov Documents about the Ascon Landfill site are at the following locations: Notice to the Hearing Impaired: For more information, you may use the California Banning Branch Library State Relay Service at 9281 Banning Avenue 1(888) 877-5378 (TDD). Ask them to Huntington Beach, CA contact Kim Foreman at (714) 484-5324. (714) 375-5005 Page 3 State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control Attn: Kim Foreman 5796 Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 INSIDE: NEW ACTIVITIES AT THE ASCON LANDFILL SITE AGENDA ' CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGEKv ,Y CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING x MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1998 COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING 7:00 P.M. - Auditorium Eader Elementary School 9291 Banning Avenue Huntington Beach, California 92646 7:00 P.M. - Eader Elementary School Auditorium Call City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting To Order Pledge Of Allegiance Roll Call Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Garofalo Welcome By Mayor Shirley Dettloff 1. (City Council) Santa Ana River Bridge Crossings (15 Minutes) Slide presentation from the Acting Public Works Director regarding the Santa Ana River Crossings EIR (Environmental Impact Report) Process. Staff Presentations - Daryl Smith, Acting Public Works Director Public Participation - Questions and Answers i 2. (City Council) NESI Rotary Mud Dump Site -s/w Corner Magnolia Street & Hamilton Avenue (Formerly ASCON) (15 Minutes) Communication from the Community Development Director regarding the NESI (ASCON) Landfill/Hazardous Waste Site. Staff Presentations - Herb Fauland, Senior Planner, Community Development Department Public Participation - Questions and Answers • F0ifl CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON BEACH TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members VIA: Ray Silver, City Administrator FROM: Melanie S. Fallon, Community Development Director714f__ - SUBJECT: NESI (ASCON) LANDFILL/HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE 21641 MAGNOLIA STREET, HUNTINGTON BEACH DATE: April 27, 1998 The site is an approximately 40 acre parcel of land located at the southwest corner of Magnolia Street and Hamilton Avenue. The site operated as a landfill from 1935 until 1984. Between 1935 and 1971, the site was primarily used for the disposal of oil field wastes. These wastes included material currently classified as hazardous waste such as chronic acid, sulfuric acid, aluminum slag, fuel oils, marcaptans, and styrene. From 1971 to 1984 only inert, solid waste was disposed of at the site. These wastes included soil, concrete, asphalt, wood, metal, and abandoned vehicles. In 1984, after closure of the landfill site and unlawful attempts at excavating the site, the City Council established the Ascon AD-HOC Committee to study and formulate provisions to permit the excavation at any landfill site within the city. The committee continues to meet on an as needed basis to oversee the activities at the site. Attached for the City Council to review are a number of informational documents which provide historical data and chronological events at the site (see Nos. 1-3). Also, attached is a letter form Cal/EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control regarding recent incidents at the site that required Fire Department HazMat response (see Nos. 4-6). Attachments: 1. Nesi (ASCON) Update - dated February 22, 1996 2. Cal EPA Fact Sheet #3 - dated August 1996 3. Nesi (ASCON) AD-HOC Committee Minutes - dated October 8, 1997 4. Fire Department Incident Report -dated March 20, 1998 5. Fire Department Incident Report - dated March 23, 1998 6. Cal EPA letter to Mr. Ted Broedlow - dated April 10, 1998 (gAhf\ascon\cc042798) ` � � a ATTACHMENT 1 City of Huntington Beach 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Building 536-5241 Planning 536-5271 February 22, 1996 T0: INTERESTED PARTIES SUBJECT: NESI (ASCON) LANDFILL/HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE 21641 MAGNOLIA ST. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646 The NEST (ASCON) landfill site is located on the southwest corner of Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street. The site is listed on the State Superfund list of toxic/hazardous waste sites, but no State or Federal funds are presently avaiiabie for clean-up of the site. In order to facilitate private clean-up-of the site, the City has worked with various landowners and various State agencies to determine: 1) The type and amount of hazardous materials on the site. 2) The ultimate land use to be allowed on the site once it is cleaned up. 3) The process to be followed in cleaning up the site. Testing on the site has revealed that most of the contamination is composed of oil production by-products which are odorous but of relatively low-Lazard. A small portion of the site; however, contains styrene and other carcinogenic compounds which may pose a more serious hazard to public health. In order to encourage private clean-up of the site, the City and State Coastal Commission have designated the site to allow medium density residential development. This designation would allow approximately 600 units at a density of 15 units per acre. No residential construction will be allowed until it is demonstrated that the site has been cleaned to a level to allow human habitation. (h:\nesiup 1) NESI UPDATE PAGE TWO In terms of the governmental process for regulating and permitting site clean-up, the following agreement has been reached. The State Department of Toxic Substances Control will take the role of Lead Agency in the clean-up process. The Regional Water Quality Control Board and the City of Huntington Beach will review and comment on all clean-up related proposals and documents. The City of Huntington Beach has formed a Nesi (ASCON) Ad-Hoc Committee comprised of City Council Members, Planning Commissioners,. City staff, State Agencies, and Committee Members. The committee meets on an as needed basis to discuss issues related to the site, and the meetings are open to the general public. If you would like to be notified of the meetings, please contact the Planning Division. In an attempt to provide updated information to all interested parties, the following events have occurred and/or actions have taken place: • October 22, 1991, the Planning Commission approves Conditional Use Permit No. 91-44 and Coastal Development Permit No. 91-25 which is the. liquid removal plan for the Nesi (ASCON) landfill. The removal plan is valid and acceptable to the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). December of 1991, removal activities began with the installation of the equipment necessary for the removal of liquids on site. • January of 1992, a public demonstration of the removal activities took place. March of 1992, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) informed Nesi about the requirements for permits to operate the necessary equipment on-site. The liquid removal plan was suspended at that time. • August 5, 1992, the SCAQMD issued the necessary permits to allow Nesi to utilize the equipment on site and to re-start the liquid removal plan. Nesi did not re-start the liquid removal plan at that point. No activity associated with the liquid removal plan on the site has occurred since March of 1992. • May 19, 1992, the Planning Commission approves a six (6) month review of the liquid removal plan. The removal plan is valid and acceptable to the DTSC. (h Anesiup 1) NESI UPDATE PAGE THREE e November 2, 1992, the City Council approves Development Agreement (DA) NO. 91-2 and Ordinance No. 3178 which establishes a 15 year development agreement between the City and developer. The DA requires the developer to fully clean the site to DTSC standards prior to any development on site, provide affordable housing, make public infrastructure improvements, and pay all fees. In exchange, the property may be developed in accordance with the approved zoning and-general plan. e November 2, 1992, the City Council approves Zone Change No. 91-8, Code Amendment No. 91-13 and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 92- 43 (Ordinance No. 3177) which establishes the Magnolia Pacific Specific Plan. The specific plan would allow a maximum total of 502 residential dwelling units. e December 7, 1992,.the City Council approves Resolution No. 6451 which forwards Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 1-93 (Magnolia Pacific Specific Plan) to the California Coastal'Commission (CCC) for review and approval. e January 21, 1993, the City as applicant, submits LCPA No. 1-93 to the CCC. January 27, 1993, the Nesi Development Group, the developer of the site, filed Chapter 11 debt reorganization due to bankruptcy February 9, 1993, the DTSC sent a Notice of Proposed Determination of Non-Compliance with the executed Enforcement Settlement and Consent Agreement and Order (Enforceable Agreement) to the property owner. The agreement between the property owner and the DTSC is for the clean up of the site. e March 29, 1993, the DTSC sent a Notice of Final Determination of Non- Compliance with the executed Enforceable Agreement. Based upon this action, the State has begun cost recovery action against all possible responsible parties. May 13, 1993, the CCC continues the public hearing on LCPA No. 1-93 to a date uncertain. Thirty (30) days after the CCC approves LCPA No. 1- 93, the Development Agreement will become effective. (h Anesiup 1) NESI UPDATE PAGE FOUR e May 17, 1993, the Nesi Development Group is foreclosed upon and property ownership is transferred to Signal Mortgage Employees Retirement Trust/Signal Mortgage Company of Long Beach. e February 15, 1994, the CCC approves LCPA No. 1-93 which amends the City's certified Local Coastal Program and changes the zoning on-site from Limited Use District-Oil Production-Coastal Zone-Food Plain (LUD- O-CZ-FP2) to Magnolia Pacific Specific Plan. The specific plan would allow a maximum total of 502 residential dwelling units. The zoning becomes effective immediately. o March 17,1994, the Development Agreement (DA No. 91-2, Ordinance No. 3178) between the City and the developer becomes effective. The DA requires the developer to satisfactorily comply with the terms and conditions of the DA. In the event the developer does not comply with the terms and conditions, the developer is subject to default and the DA may become null and void. • In November 1995, Signal Mortgage Co. entered into a one year option agreement with Environmental Science & Engineering,.Inc. (ESE) for the preparation of several documents required by DTSC. The documents includes a Remedial Investigation, Risk Assessment, Feasibility Study, Public Participation Plan, and Remedial Action Plan. Limited sampling will occur at a few specific locations. At :present, Signal Mortgage continues negotiations with DTSC on a new/amended Enforcement Settlement and Consent Agreement and Order. After entering into the Consent Agreement, review of the clean-up plan (Remedial Action Plan) and final environmental review, clean-up may commence. It is anticipated that development of a clean-up plan and environmental review may take approximately two years; followed by a minimum two to three year clean-up process. Upon completion of site clean-up, testing will be conducted to determine suitability for human habitation. If it is found that the site has been adequately cleaned, residential development may occur in compliance with the approved zoning and general plan on the property. Any questions regarding the NESI (ASCON) site should be directed to Herb Fauland, Senior Planner, at (714) 536-5271. (h Anesiup 1) ATTACHMENT 2 tt p< O F fN �'.�. •�viis� Rd . h ' o California Environmental Protection Agency •: Department of Toxic Substances Control IFO * ASCON Site Fact Sheet #3 August 19% INTRODUCTION 1984.. Much of the waste disposed of on the site in its early years came from oil drilling operations,including The California Environmental Protection Agency, drilling muds, waste water brines and other drilling Department of Toxic Substances Control(DTSC),has wastes. Records indicate that from 1957 to 1971, signed a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement (VCA) with chromic acid, sulfuric acid, aluminum slag, fuel oils, Savannah Resources Corporation(SRC), a subsidiary of styrene (a form of plastic) and other wastes were also ESE Land Corporation of Fountain Valley. Under this disposed on the site. From 1971 to 1984, inert solid VCA,the DTSC will supervise SRC's efforts to develop wastes such as abandoned vehicles, asphalt, concrete, a cleanup plan for the eventual cleanup of hazardous metal, soil and wood were disposed on the site. wastes and other wastes at the Ascon landfill site in Huntington Beach. Work on the cleanup has been stalled since 1992 because the previous site owner went PAST CHARACTERIZATION AND REMEDIAL banluupt. The VCA covers only the completion of EFFORTS various documents and not the actual cleanup work. A number of agencies have been involved with the site, The VCA calls for the completion of a Remedial including the California Department of Health Services, Investigation and Feasibility Study. (RI/FS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Santa Remedial Action Plan(RAP) for the site. An RI is a Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board,the Orange series of investigations and studies to identify the types County Health Care Agency and the City of Huntington and extent of contaminants at a particular site. The RI Beach. However,much of the actual sampling activity, for Ascon will be done by evaluating existing site investigative work and site study were done under the investigation reports and other work previously done on direction of the California Toxic Substances Control the site and, if necessary, performing additional Program (the predecessor to the DTSC) and by the sampling and analysis. The FS provides an evaluation DTSC. of remedial alternatives for dealing with soil or groundwater contamination at the site. A RAP selects, The site was purchased by Ascon Properties, Inc. in and allows the public to comment on, a proposed 1984 but the company was unsuccessful in attempts to cleanup plan or remedial alternative for dealing with utilize the property and went bankrupt in 1989. NESI contamina►ion at the site. Investment Group obtained ownership through a foreclosure sale. NESI prepared to remove some A baseline health risk assessment(BHRA)will also be hazardous liquids from the site in December 1991 but done. The BHRA reviews the level of contamination on was ordered to halt removal work in March 1992 after the site and attempts to determine what impact the being informed by the South Coast Air Quality contamination might have on human health. Management District about the need for proper air quality permits. The air permits were issued in August 1992,but NESI did not re-start the liquid removal plan. SITE HISTORY NESI filed for bankruptcy in January 1993. The Ascon,T-Afill Site is a vacant 38-acre parcel at the In May, 1993 the property was transferred to Signal southwest comer of Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Mortgage Company of Long Beach. In November Street in Huntington Beach(see Figure 1). It operated 1995, Signal Mortgage Company entered into.an as an active dump from approximately 1938 through agreement with SRC to work with the DTSC on the ASCON Site Fact Sheet#3 August 1996 Page 2 RUFS and RAP for the Ascon site. SRC signed a VCA The DTSC's VCA with SRC calls for DTSC oversight in May 1996 for DTSC oversight, review and approval and review of the RUFS and RAP for the Ascon site. of the RUFS and RAP for the site. (See"Introduction" for an explanation of an RUFS and selection of a RAP). The current VCA contract ends with completion of the RUFS and selection of a RAP. VOLUNTARY CLEANUP AGREEMENTS—HOW The VCA does not call for the DTSC oversight of actual THEY WORE cleanup or remedial work at the site.* The existing VCA contract would have to be amended or a new contract The DTSC began using VCAs in 1993. Under a VCA, signed,for DTSC to oversee cleanup work at the Ascon an outside party signs an agreement with the DTSC to site. DTSC oversight of the actual cleanup work would pay for a certain amount of DTSC oversight of be required to issue a certification that the site has been investigation or cleanup of a parcel of contaminated properly cleaned up and meets State standards. land. The VCA contract spells out the scope of work, terms, conditions, and schedule for conducting site investigation or cleanup activities. Either party in a WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? VCA may terminate the contract by giving 30 days written notice. In many cases,VCAs are signed for one When the RUTS is finished, the DTSC will send out a step in the site mitigation process. If more work is fact sheet or letter informing the community that the needed at the end of this step, the initial contract must RUFS is complete, what the conclusions are, and be amended,or another contract must be signed,for the detailing the public's opportunity to participate in the DTSC to continue supervising work on the site in RAP process. It is anticipated that the RUFS work will question. be completed in late 1996,with a public meeting and a 30-day public comment period on the RAP being held in early 1997. RESIDENTIALI I COMMERCIAL —_ _HAMILTON AVENUE ATLANTA AVENUE \N �, i RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL LA' N W jr`J 1.-� 11 LAGOON 4 LAGOONS EDISON S f— aeon IGH SCHOOL 1 = M IIS�ON WNITY (LAGOON 3/ c c PARK I t N HAMILTON AV 0 J C ................ r:.::- / TRAILER ua�r :.:.:.:!.`:.... D j LAGOON 2 1 nsr m PARK •.�:•:: . �\ OIL STORAGE RESIDENTIAL a OIL STORAGE a 2 LAGOON 1 LEJ ELEGENERCTRICITY PLANT < Ell 1 rl LCJL�J u /� PACI is C EXPLANATION / \ A �= PROPERTY BOUNDARY / \ E�TEDGOOON SCALE OF 0 FEET NOT TO SCALE r 1 ESTIMATED BOUNDARY OF WASTE PIT FIGURE 1. VICINITY MAP FIGURE 2. SITE MAP ASCON Site Fact Sheet #3 August 1996 Page 3 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION REPOSITORIES DTSC has a Public Participation Policy to ensure Huntington Beach Public Library effective two-way communication between the public Cultural and Information Center and the DTSC throughout the course of each project. Main Street Branch Public participation activities include development and 525 Main Street distribution of fact sheets, maintenance of project- Huntington Beach, CA 92648 related files in a Public Information Repository and,if (714)375-5071 needed, public meetings. Public Information Repositories and key contacts for this project are listed Huntington Beach Public Library within this fact sheet. Banning Annex 9281 Banning Avenue We encourage you to visit the information repositories Huntington Beach, CA 92646 or contact one of the project representatives if you (714)375-5005 would like additional site information or have concerns about the site. PROJECT CONTACTS Past public participation activities on the Ascon site Department of Toxic Substances Control have included fact sheets and other mailings;meetings Ed Schumacher,Public Participation with the public and meetings with a citizens' Ad Hoc (310)590-5539 Committee that was formed in the mid-1980s. These public outreach activities and others that may be Oussama Issa,Project Manager suggested by the public will be considered to interact (310)590-4917 with the public now that work on the site has started again. Savannah Resources Corporation Marina Robertson,Project Manager (714)964-8722 ASCON-Mailing & Comment Coupon If you are not currently on the Ascon mailing Name: list and wish to be added,please fill out the attached coupon and mail it to: Affiliation: Ed Schumacher 245 W. Broadway, Suite 350 Address: Long Beach, CA 90802-4416 Comments: ❑ Please place me on the mailing list to receive all future material related to this project. ❑ Please notify me prior to future Ad Hoc Committee meetings '� ATTACHMENT 3 NEST (ASCON) CITIZENS AD-HOC COMMITTEE MINUTES* October 8, 1997, 7:00 PM Huntington Beach Civic Center Lower Level, Room B-8 IN ATTENDANCE: Cily Staff Herb Fauland, Senior Planner Paul D'Alessandro, Deputy City Attorney Tim Greaves, Fire Department State Staff Ed Schumacher, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Haissom Salloum, DTSC Oussama Issa, DTSC Nennett Alverez, DTSC Katsumi Keeler, Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Steven Speer, County of Orange Health Care Agency Property Owner Ted Broedlow, President, Signal Mortgage Marina Robertson, Savannah Resources (Consultant) Rich Simmons, Savannah Resources (Consultant) AD-HOC Committee Charlotte Mason, Ad-Hoc Committee Steve Clark, Ad-Hoc Committee Forrest Harrell, Ad-Hoc Committee Interested Persons Approx. 35 citizens. I. INTRODUCTIONS Herb Fauland, Senior Planner, welcomed everyone to the meeting. He noted that the committee has not met since February of 1995. He requested introductions of everyone present. Mr. Fauland also requested everyone sign in and pick up the handouts on the table at the entrance to the room. He indicated that everyone who signs in will be added to the mailing list for the Ad-Hoc meetings. He wanted to preface the meeting by saying that the intent of the meting was to update everyone on the status of the site and allow the State and property owner the opportunity to give their status reports and answer questions. (gAhflascon\min1008) Nesi (ASCON) Site Minutes 10/8/97 Page Two II. PUBLIC COMMENTS A citizen reported that the issue of odors from the site seems to be resolved. This may be attributed to the new cover being placed on the styrene pit. Citizens wanted assurance that notices of future public hearings will be sent to all the people on the mailing lists for the City and the State. Herb Fauland explained the noticing process and the extent of the mailing radius. It was requested by a citizen that a new and updated informational sign with appropriate telephone numbers be placed at the site. Mr. Salloum and Mr. Broedlow stated that a new sign is forthcoming. A citizen reported that surrounding neighbors of the site have noticed unauthorized . people on the site riding bikes and walking dogs. Mr. Broedlow requested assistance from the neighbors when such incidents are noticed and reported. Recent odors were reported in September from the site or surrounding areas. The odor was identified as coming from a faulty oil seal at the Southern California Edison Plant not the Nesi (ASCON) Site. A citizen requested tree trimming at the corner of Magnolia Street and Hamilton Avenue because it is difficult to see people in the crosswalk. Mr. Broedlow indicated that he would investigate trimming the trees. III. STATUS REPORTS Department of Toxic Substance Control Ed Schumacher noted a correction to the business cards of the State. The new area code for the Long Beach office is "562". Haissom Salloum reported that Signal Mortgage had signed a Voluntary Clean-up Agreement with the State on May 17, 1996. Signal Mortgage has hired Savannah Resources to prepare a Remedial Action Plan, Remedial Investigation and Remedial Feasibility Study. The reports are to be presented to the State for review. Savannah Resources tentatively hope to have the reports finished by January of 1998. The State will then review the reports and upon approval, the reports will be presented for 30 day public review in the spring of 1998. (g:\ht\ascon\min 1008) Nesi (ASCON) Site Minutes 10/8/97 Page Three Mr. Salloum noted that the public can comment to the State in writing during the public review period. Also, about two weeks into the public review process, public hearings will be held to solicit public comments. The State will send notices to all interested parties who have signed the sign-up sheets over the years and to all residents within a one mile radius of the site. Mr. Salloum indicated that the State and Federal agencies have no funds available for the clean-up of the site. He followed by saying that the site is not considered a priority because the site is not a risk to the community at this time. He also noted that there are on going investigations into the responsible parties, but he could not comment further on the investigations at this time. He concluded by saying that additional samplings at the on site ponds have shown no migration into area ground water and that the site appears to be stable. Air Quality Management District Katsumi Keeler, reported that very few calls have been received by.AQMD concerning the site since the styrene pit cover was repaired in August of 1996. AQMD will continue to respond to calls from the public and can be reached at 1-800-CUTSMOG. If AQMD receives more than six complaints they will consider the complaints as a public nuisance and issue a notice of violation to the property owner. He assured the citizens that all complaints are confidential and if testing is being done at the site they will monitor it closely. Regional Water Quality Control No representative was present. City Staff Herb Fauland gave a brief report on the activities of the city. He explained that the city is monitoring the activities of the State and the property owner and providing assistance as needed. He reiterated the city's position to have the site fully remediated. He also reported that all previous land use approval are still in place and valid. Mr. Fauland responded to a question regarding the use of city funds to clean the site. He stated that the City of Huntington Beach had no plans to use City funds for the clean-up of this site and that it was the responsibility of the property owner to secure funding. (g:\ht\ascon\min 1008) Nesi (ASCON) Site Minutes 10/8/97 Page Four He also stated that if total remediation was completed in compliance with the State, the development of the site could occur as permitted under the Magnolia Pacific Specific Plan. The Specific Plan allows a maximum of 296 single family residential units on 33.5 acres and 206 multi family residential units on 5.9 acres for a maximum total of 502 units. If changes or amendments to the Specific Plan were requested, the Specific Plan would require public hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council, and Coastal Commission. The total process would take approximately 16-18 months. He noted that the City does not have a site specific action plan in place for El Nino. He did note that in case of heavy El Nino rains, city wide plans are in place and if necessary Public Works and Fire are prepared to respond. Mr. Fauland indicated that he would have Mr. Broedlow coordinate efforts with Public Works. Fire Department Tim Greaves reported that the Fire Department has received reports of people entering the site and suggested that citizens report these incidents and call 911 and request police assistance. He indicated that he will check on the owner.of the oils wells operating at the site. (possibly a Mr. Greg Melville?) to see if he is in compliance with safety standards and - operating procedures. The Fire Department Haz-Mat Unit will respond, as they have in the past, to any problem of possible run-off from the site or other potential emergencies. Property Owner- Signal Mortgage Ted Broedlow asked the surrounding neighborhoods assistance to keep the site secure by reporting any trespassers to him, the city or specifically the Police Department. He indicated the only authorized people to be on the site are the property owner, Savannah Resources, the oil well owners and operators, DTSC, and the city's Fire and Police Departments. Mr. Broedlow will be posting new signs with the response numbers in about three weeks and has hired a fencing contractor to make repairs as necessary in the fences. (g:\hf\ascon\min 1008) Nesi (ASCON) Site Minutes 10/8/97 Page Five He introduced Marina Robertson and Rick Simmons of Savannah Resources who are preparing the extensive reports and environmental documentation for the State to review. Savannah Resources is a subsidiary of CILCORP and Environmental Science and Engineering Inc. (ESE). Savannah Resources' primary business is remediation of hazardous sites and the resale of the properties for development. They hope to have their reports completed and ready for the State to review in January of 1998. Savannah Resources concluded by saying that they will look into site preparations for potential El Nino rains. This could include plastic sheeting, sandbags, and berm compaction. They indicated they would coordinate their efforts with the city. IV. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Charlotte Mason requested the property owner arrange a site tour for committee members, surrounding neighbors and a select group of interested persons. Mr. Broedlow will arrange the tour in conjunction with the city. A maximum of 20 people will be invited and they can bring cameras or video equipment to photograph the site. A request was also made for updated aerial photos of the site so that they can be used for comparison to old photos. Mr. Fauland indicated that Public Works has 1994 aerial photos for review by the public. V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The State did not have any public participation programs or comments at this time. VI. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be tentatively set for January, 1998. No specific day was set at this time due to the tentative completion dates of the pending reports. Mr. Fauland wanted to reiterate to all present that the City is working with the State to ensure that full public participation will occur regarding this site and its activities. He noted that the AD-HOC Committee will be included in the review of the pending reports. VII. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM * Minutes prepared by notes taken by city staff and AD-Hoc Committee Members. The audio recording of the meeting did not function properly. (g:\hf\ascon\min 1008) ATTACHMENT 4 .1 Huntington Beach Fire Department H9802419 201 S. ANAHEIM BLVD, SUITE 302 ANAHEIM, CA 92805 (714) 254-4075 INCIDENT REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INCIDENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Incident Number: H9802419 Exposure Number: 00 Multi-Agency IC#: Incident Date: 03/20/98 Dispatch Time: 17:01:38 Arrival Time: 17:06:09 Ending Time: 22:37:12 Additional Days: 0 First-In Company: HHM41 District: H4217 Situation Found 1: Hazardous-Not Classified Situation Found 2: Situation Found 3: Situation Found 4: Auto/Mutual Aid: Aid Received-No Written Agreement Method of Alarm: Telephone direct to fire department Type Weather: Clear Air Temperature: 71 Property Management: Private tax-paying property Address,CSZ: HAMILTON AV / MAGNOLIA ST HUNTINGTON BCH, CA 92646 Census Tract•.Fire Haz SevZone: Medium Total Personnel: 0 #Apparatus Resp Eng: 1 #Apparatus Resp Trk: 0 #Apparatus Resp Med: 0 #Apparatus Resp Oth: 1 General Property: Refuse Disposal Specific Prop Use: Bldg Code Occ Type: Structure Type: Structure Status: Occupied at Time: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACTION TAKEN/SPECIAL STUDIES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type Action Taken 1: Investigate Type Action Taken 2: Type Action Taken 3: Type Action Taken 4: Spec Studies-Local: H011 Spec Studies-St Wide: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CON14ENTS H9802419 201 S. ANAHEIM BLVD, SUITE 302 ANAHEIM, CA 92805 (714) 254-4075 INCIDENT REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***** HHM41 ***** HE44 RESPONDED TO A CITIZENS COMPLAINT OF POSSIBLE TOXIC RUNOFF FROM THE ABANDONED DUMPSITE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAGNOLIA AND .HAMILTON. HE44 REQUESTED HAZMAT ASSISTANCE. HHH41 RESPONDED AND RELEASED HE44. RUNOFF DOWN AN ACCSESS DRIVE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY HAD LEFT HEAVY YELLOW/TAN POWDER RESIDUE. THE COMPLAINANT AND A LOCAL BUSINESSMAN, JOHN SCOTT, 714-962-1746 AND ROLAND CLARK, 714-374-0644, . CONFERED WITH HHM41 CREW AT THE SITE. THEY SAID THE RUNOFF HAD BEEN FLOWING SINCE THE RAINS. MR. CLARK ALSO SHOWED HHM41 SIGNS OF RUNOFF BEHIND 21602 SURVEYOR CIRCLE. HHM41 MADE SEVERAL NOTIFICATIONS THROUGH CONTROL ONE. : COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, OC HEALTH, USCG, FISH & GAME.00 HAZARDOUS WASTE SPECIALIST KEVIN BAITX ARRIVED AT 1910 AND INVESTIGATED AND MADE FURTHER CONTACTS AND PREPARED TO FIELD TEST THE MATERIAL. CAPT. MUNSEY CALLED IN A "PROP. 65" REPORT AT 17:50. AT 18:00 HB INSPECTOR DIAZ CALLED IN FOR BRIEFING. AT 18:20 DEPUTY GREAVES CALLED IN FOR BRIEFING. AT 18:25 TIMOTHY HAHN OF USCG CALLED AND SAID HE WOULD CONTACT FED. EPA. . AT 21:05, LANE WALDNER OF OC ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES .ARRIVED TO EVALUATE STORM DRAINS. AT 18:45, DAN SHAME OF FED EPA SAID HE WOULD SEND A REP. . AT 18:55, DAN SFORZA OF FISH AND GAME CALLED FOR BRIEFING. AT 19:20, EPA REP STEVE WALDER ARRIVED ON SCENE. KEVIN BAITX DID A FIELD HAZCAT OF SAMPLES AND FOUND THE RUNOFF TO BE BENIGN WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF CHLORIDE.AT 22:25, DTSC CALLED BACK AND RELEASED THE SITE TILL FOLLOW UP ON MONDAY, 3/23/98. DTSC DUTY OFCR. : JIM PAPPARARO. OES: RICK JONES. c I i Hui,-ington Beach Fire Departmei,.. H9802505 201 S. ANAHEIM BLVD, SUITE 302 ANAHEIM, CA 92805 (714) 254-4075 INCIDENT REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INCIDENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Incident Number: H9802505 Exposure Number: 00 Multi-Agency IC#: Incident Date: 03/23/98 Dispatch Time: 09:21:53 Arrival Time: . 09:25:57 Ending Time: 10:32:19 Additional Days: 0 Fikst-In Company: HHM41 District: H4118 Situation Found 1: Situation Found 2: Situation Found 3: Situation Found 4: Auto/Mutual Aid: Method of Alarm: Telephone direct to fire department Type Weather: Clear Air Temperature: 58 Property Management: Address,CSZ: MAGNOLIA AV / HAMILTON AV HUNTINGTON BCH, CA 92646 Census Tract: Fire Haz Sev Zone: Medium Total Personnel: 0 #Apparatus Resp Eng: 1 #Apparatus Resp Trk: 0 #Apparatus Resp Med: 0 #Apparatus Resp Oth: 1 General Property: Specific Prop Use: Bldg Code Occ Type: Structure Type: Structure Status: Occupied at Time: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOBILE PROPERTY INVOLVED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Property Type: Lic#,State,Year: Make,Model: ICC/DOT Number: Vehicle ID#: Drivers Lic#,State: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE/ EXPLOSION SITUATION H9802505 201 S. ANAHEIM BLVD, SUITE 302 ANAHEIM, CA 92805 (714) 254-4075 INCIDENT REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unit of Measure Extent of Release: Envir Contamination: Container Type: Container Material: Container Use: Container Feature: Container Capacity: Unit of Measure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACTION TAKEN/SPECIAL STUDIES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type Action Taken 1: Type Action Taken 2: Type Action Taken 3: Type Action Taken 4: Spec Studies-Local: Spec Studies-St Wide: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***** HE44 ***** HME44 CREW RESPONDED TO WATER RUN OFF FROM ANSCON HAZ MAT DUMP. HH1441 SPENT 6HRS 3/19 WITH OTHER AGENCIES TESTING FOR TOXINS IN THE WATER RUN OFF-NONE FOUND. HHH41 ALONG WITH PUBLIC WORKS TESTED THE RUN OFF TODAY- NO TOXINS FOUND. LEFT SCENE TO PUBLIC WORKS. ALL OTHER UNITS CLEARED. ATTACHMENT 6 I, RECE � V o I` APR 131998 'a P April 10, 199�OMMb Nj DvTME�E OP Pete Wilson MENr Governor )eparhnent of `oxic Substances Peter Rooney 7ontrol Secretaryfor Environmental 796CorporateAve. Mr. Ted Broedlow, President Protection .ypress,CA Signal Mortgage °0630-4700 _ 320 Pine Avenue, Suite 501 P.O. Box 22623 Long Beach, California 90801-5623 Mr. Broedlow: EMERGENCY RESPONSE ON MARCH 20, 1998 FOR THE FORMER ASCON LANDFILL SITE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA On March 20, 1998, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department (FD) responded to a 911 citizen's complaint at the Former Ascon Landfill Site (Site), located at 21641 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, California. The complaint was regarding run-off water at the north-west corner of the site by Hamilton Street. It was reported that a yellowish material was observed flowing off the site by Hamilton entrance, at the driveway outside the gate. Apparently, several agencies, including the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), were notified that a"spill" had occurred and the hazardous material response teams were dispatched out to the Site, starting at 5-.30 p.m. on Friday. The Orange County Public Health/Hazardous Waste Department (OCPH) had a representative who used a HazCat to analyze run-off water for hazardous substances or material. The preliminary result showed that the water was benign with no health concerns, but a small amount of chloride was detected. However, the HazCat does not fully characterize the material for all constituents. The run- off water should be sampled for all constituents of concern. As a follow up on the"spill" issue that night, DTSC was coordinating and monitoring the response teams, and by 10:25 p.m. that night, every one left the Site. There was no need for DTSC to be on the site that night. However, DTSC staff did visit the site the following day. On Monday March 23, 1998, DTSC staff requested Ms. Marina Robertson be at the site to conduct a site inspection. At the Site, five people representing different agencies were at the scene as a follow up to the March 20, 1998 incident. Mr. Ted Broedlow April 10, 1998 Page 2 The following are DTSC's observations from the March 23, 1998, site inspection: 1. On Hamilton.Avenue, some water has collected in at least three locations in the vicinity of Lagoon 4; ' 2. On Hamilton Avenue, a large bank slide (approximately, 7 feet by 7 feet) was noticed on the perimeter berm of Lagoon 1l— Mud slid down the berm and pushed a chain-link fence outward; - 3. Mud has moved behind the fence line, along the side walk of Hamilton Avenue, in the vicinity of Lagoon 4; 4. Traces of run-off water was noticed at the west side of the Site to the adjacent neighboring businesses; 5. Run-off water was noticed to be moving downhill at the site entrance gate by Hamilton Avenue near pits A, B, and H; 6. Run-off water was_noticed to accumulate by the fence line at the south-east comer of the site near pits C, D and G; 7. Run-off water was accumulating off-site on Magnolia Street near the south-east corner of the site. The source of this run-off water could not be determined. Upon noting the above observations, DTSC hereby requests the following actions to be implemented as soon as possible: 1-Run-off water: a) The run-off water at the entrance gate by Hamilton Avenue, at Hamilton Avenue in the vicinity of Lagoon 4, at the south-east comer of the site by the fence, and at the south- east corner of the Site on Magnolia Street, should be sampled and fully characterized for all constituents of - concern, including the following constituents: • Volatile Organic Compounds (EPA method 8240) • Semivolatile Organic Compounds (EPA method 8270) • CAM 22 metals and include Hex-Chrome (EPA method 6000/7000 series) Mr. Ted Broedlow April 10, 1998 Page 3 • Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (EPA method 8080) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (DOHS LUFT method) • Organic lead (DOHS method) • pH (EPA method 9045) • Chloride. - b) Sample the powdered material that is left over on the street, by the entrance gate on Hamilton Avenue, once the run-off water has evaporated. c) A Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) should be submitted to DTSC prior to any sampling for review and approval; the Standard Operating Procedures should be provided for field sampling, sample labeling and handling, chain-of-custody procedures, equipment decontamination and field Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) activities. d) The run-off water sampling report including analyzed results must be submitted to DTSC. 2- A water run-off collection system should be built on-site by the entrance gate at Hamilton Avenue, to capture run-off water. Water collected by the system should be pumped to appropriate areas on- site during rain events. 3- Properly pump any run-off water that is collecting on the Hamilton Avenue near the lagoons. (Refer to City Codes) 4- Remove all the mud that has moved onto the Hamilton Avenue side walk and outside the fence line, in the vicinity of Lagoon 4. (Refer _ to City Codes) 5- Properly cover the berms at lagoon 4 by Hamilton Avenue with plastic liners or other protective material to prevent any slides in the future. 6- Build a protective fence at the base of the berms along Hamilton Avenue near Lagoons 4 and 5 to prevent any off-site migration of mud. (Refer to City Codes) Mr. Ted Broedlow April 10, 1998 Page 4 7- Prevent run-off water from migrating off-site to the west of the Site and into the neighboring business properties by redirecting the run- off water (possibly with sand bags). 8- Inspect the site during and after every rain events. 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