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UPDATES FROM
LOCAL AGENCIES
ASCON
PATH TO RESTART
Update for March 27, 2024 City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting. For Discussion Only.
Ascon team
submits
Engineered
Misting
Containment, Soil
Vapor Extraction
Pre-Treatment
Pilot Test
Completion
Reports to DTSC
DTSC
reviews
reports
and works
to finalize
with
Ascon
Ascon
submits
restart plan
based on
pilot work
DTSC and
Ascon
finalize
restart
plan, and
DTSC
holds a
community
meeting
Restart work
begins at
Ascon
We are here
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Ascon southeast detention basin, 2/7
During the February storms:
o Ascon southeast basin filled, and per design, stormwater went over the spillway
o Regular inspections are conducted prior to, during and after qualifying storm events
o Samples are collected from stormwater discharge per the Site's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
o Southeast streets flooded due to heavy rainfall
Update for March 27, 2024 City of Huntington Beach
Southeast Area meeting. For Discussion Only.
• Stormwater sampled at Ascon is field-tested for pH and turbidity, and samples are sent to a laboratory for additional analysis, with the results posted on the California Water Board's Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS).
o All field test results have been below numeric action levels (NALs) for the Construction General Permit • Ascon will continue to share how the community can access and view these results along with our stormwater management practices through our Weekly Site Updates.
ONSITE AIR MONITORING
MODIFICATION
Update for March 27, 2024 City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting. For Discussion Only.
DTSC has approved pausing portions of Ascon’s onsite air monitoring while there is no active earthwork. This pause began February 23, 2024. Monitoring of total VOCs and PM10 dust will be conducted onsite during this inactive phase, as will weekly reporting. Both onsite and offsite air sampling will resume when earthwork or active work restarts at the Site.
Air quality monitoring data consistently shows air quality has been safely below health-protective screening levels, including during active work.
ASCON SITE MAINTENANCE
In response to community feedback from the January SEHB Committee meeting, Ascon replaced the green privacy screen which had painted over graffiti.
Ascon privacy screen along Hamilton Ave, February 1, 2024 Update for March 27, 2024 City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
DTSC to review Ascon pilot test reports.
Coordinate with DTSC on restart plan.
Manage stormwater and submit sampling during 2024 wet season.
Next Steps – April
Update for March 27, 2024 City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
Staying Up to Date and How to Contact Us
Visit asconhb.com to sign up to receive Ascon updates, including Weekly Site Updates covering onsite activities and field work.
You can reach the Ascon team at our information line, 714-388-1825, or via email at [email protected].
Update for March 27, 2024 City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
WETLANDS CONSERVANCY
Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy
Executive Director: John Villa
Assistant Director: Sabina Timothy
The Wetlands of Huntington Beach
The Other Wetlands
Past, Present & Future Wetlands
• Historical - ~2,900 acres
• Present – 127 acres
• Future – 176 acres
Today’s Huntington Beach
HBWC ongoing projects:
Newland marsh restoration
• Acquired on June 14,
2021
• 30% engineering plans
completed
• Funding for permitting
received
• Funding for final
engineering and
restoration post
permitting required
Timeline:
• 2017/2021 Survey & Negotiations
• Caltrans & Funding Sources
• 2021 Acquired
• Funding Sources
• Wildlife Conservation Board - $1.25M
• US Fish & Wildlife - $1M
• California Coastal Conservancy - $400K
• 2024/25 Permitting (18 – 24 months)
• Funding – California Coastal Conservancy - $565K
• 2025/26 Restoration
Permitting:
• Project Management 2024/26 HBWC
• Community Engagement 2024/25 HBWC
• Technical Studies 2024 HBWC/M&N1
• Environmental Review2 2024/25 HBWC/M&N
• 60% Design Drawings 2024/25 HBWC/M&N /PA3
• Habitat Restoration Plan 2024/25 HBWC/M&N
• Permitting 2024/25 HBWC/M&N/PA
• Tribal Consultation 2025/26 HBWC
1 – M&N = Moffatt & Nichol
2 – Environmental Review – CEQA vs. Cut-the-Green Tape
3 – PA = Permitting Authorities (USACE, State Coastal Commission, State and County Water Boards, Orange County, City of Huntington Beach, …) 19 AES Hotline
1-888-372-5633
HB UPDATES
Community Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Pending Planning Applications
8911 Adams (Mag/Adams): Coach’s Grill – CUP for live entertainment, alcohol, dancing
9300 Indianapolis: Sowers Middle School – CUP for maintenance and storage building, bus yard
8750 Dorsett Drive: former Kettler School – CUP for maintenance and operations building
Building Permits Issued
Shake Shack drive through (Brookhurst/Adams)
Coastal Commission Pending
Magnolia Tank Farm
Application still incomplete
Coastal Commission staff indicated they are aiming to schedule for hearing this summer
Community & Library Services
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
• Charter Section 612 – Community Input Meetings
• “Measure C”
• bit.ly/Section612
• Edison Park Conceptual Plan
• bit.ly/hbedisonpark
• LeBard Park
• Seely Park Playground
STATE BEACH EVENTS
• Saturday, April 13: Ragnar
• Sunday, May 5: 5K Event – Lot 10
• Saturday, May 11: Wetlands & Wildlife Center
Baby Shower
• Saturday, May 18: 5K Event – Lot 10
Public Works
PUBLIC WORKS
• Seeley Park Play Equipment installed this week
• Banning Street Improvements – streetlights and
flashing beacons (RRFBs) installations to be done
• Grant Status:
• Banning Avenue Roundabout & Southeast
Corridors Complete Streets Improvements $5M
highly recommended for SCAG funding
• 12% match will come from AES funding
• Final decision by June
Police Department
THANK YOU