RRA - Item 3A - Gaarvey Avenue Senior Housing/Community Center Project - Phase 1 Environmental Site Analysis `K
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ASSOCIATES,INC.
Memorandum
To: Frank Tripepi, Executive Director
EcoNOMIC DEVELOPMENT
from: Stephen Copenhaver, President
REDEVELOPMENT Datc: February 18, 1997
Subject: Garvey Avenue Senior Housing/Community Center
REAL ESTATE CONSULTING Project - Phase 1 Environmental Site Analysis
AFFORDAULE HOUSING
In addition to the geotechnical services required to determine the
suitability and load bearing capability of the site, there is a need to
analyze the condition of the site from a toxic soils perspective to secure
financing for the project and to ensure that permits can be issued by
the various governmental entities including the City of Rosemead.
The Phase 1 Environmental Site Analysis consists of a records search,
site visitation and interviews followed by a written summary report. If
toxic conditions are suspected, additional work will need to be
performed possibly including borings and lab tests on samples. It is
the owner's responsibility to provide the architectural design team
Phase 1 environmental studies (the Agency contracted for a Phase 1
study for the Angelus senior housing project).
BVH secured a proposal from California Environmental which is
attached for the Board's review. The fee for completing the work is
$1,750.
Rerammendation
Approve the contract with California Environmental in the amount of
$1,750.00
AGENCY AGENDA
FEB 2 5 1997
ITEM No. -3•
1340 VALLEY VISTA DRIVE
SUITE 120
DIAMOND BAR,CA 91765
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Environmental
PROPOSAL
PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT - PHASE I
proposed Residential Housing
Approximately One Acre
9108 Garvey Avenue
Rosemead, California
FOR
ROSEMEAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
do Bahr, Vermeer, & Hacker
16 North Marengo, Suite 702
Pasadena, California 91101
Attention: Quen
Dear Quen:
As requested by Mr. Mike Savage of Kovacs & Associates, California Environmental is pleased to
present this proposal to conduct a Phase I Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment on the subject
property.
Site assessments are performed in two phases. Phase I consists of extensive research of literature
regarding the site utilization history. In addition, a site reconnaissance is performed to observe the
property and to view adjacent properties for potential impacts on the subject property. Phase II includes
a subsurface exploration to test for soil or groundwater contamination. The scope of this proposal is for
a Phase I study.
ADSEMPAD.PR)
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The American Society for fisting and Materials (ASTM) has published standards for performing
preliminary environmental assessments.. The proposed Phase T Preliminary Environmental Site
Assessment will comply with ASTM E 1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments.
The following is the Scope of Workof our Phase I Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment.
1) Records Review - Research publicly available records to identify past and present owners of the site
and nearby properties, as well as property usages. These records are helpful in ascertaining portions
of the property or nearby sites, where storage, ase or disposal of hazardous substances may have
occurred. The following standard environmental sources will be searched:
• Federal National Priorities List (Superfund) site list
- Federal CERCLIS list
Federal RCRA transport, Storage&Disposal (TSD) facilities list
• Federal RCRA generators list
• Federal Emergency Response Notifications System list
• CA CalSites list
• CA Cortese list
• CA Solid Waste Assessment'& Testing (SWAT) list
• CA Regional Water Quality Control Board list
Local environmental record sources will also be researched. Depending on the locale, these may
include:
• Leaking Underground Storage'Tluak(LUST) list
- Fire Department Hazardous Materials Information
• Air Pollution Control District
• Environmental Health Department
- Electrical Utility Department
Standard historical sources will be researched to ascertain land use for the past 50 years. These will
include the following sources, depending on availability:
• Sanborn fire insurance maps
• Aerial photographs
• Building permit records
2) Site Reconnaissance - Conduct a reconnaissance of the property to observe evidence of hazardous
substance use, storage or disposal onsite or nearby. Visually check for the presence of onsite tanks.
Identify current and past uses of the property and adjacent properties where possible. Observe the
topographic, hydrologic and geologic setting of the property.
3) Interviews -Conduct interviews with current and prior owners and occupants of the property where
possible. A questionnaire will be completed for each interview. Interviews may also be conducted
with owners or occupants of neighboring properties, local governmental officials, or others with
knowledge of the site.history. Review documentation of onsite activities, such as material safety data
sheets, process manuals, safety plans, etc., where available.
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4) Report -Present our findings in a formal written report suitable for submission to your lender or for
agency review. This report may, recommend that a subsurface exploration be performed as a separate
phase of work.
The following issues are beyond the scope of this proposal. Indications of potential hazards associated
with these issues will be noted if encountered during the Phase I Assessment, but these issues will not
otherwise be assessed unless requested as additional work.
- Sampling of asbestos-containing materials
- Radon sampling -
- Lead-based paint
- Lead in drinking water
• Wetlands or other natural resource.issues
We propose to conduct the Phase I Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment for a fee of$1,750.00.
Should you desire California Environmental to execute the above described work, please sign and return
both copies of the enclosed Agreements: Our,fee is due upon presentation of the final report.
The report can be completed within 2 weeks following our receipt of the retainer and the signed
Agreements. Please provide a complete title report, a site contact (name and telephone number), and
any geotechnical or environmental studies conducted for the property. California Environmental
maintains $2,000,000.00 General. Liability • Insurance and $1,000,000.00 Professional
Liability/Contractor's Pollution Insurance.
Any questions regarding this proposal should be directed to the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles . era. ey
President
CIB/cmm
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