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ASCON
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UPDATES FROM
LOCAL AGENCIES
AES
MONTHLY TESTING OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
SYSTEM IS THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT NOON
HOTLINE 888-372-5633
ASCON
ASCON RESTART WORK SCHEDULE
5 DTSC and Ascon
finalize Restart Work
Plan, and DTSC holds
a community meeting
Ascon performs final
remedy work with
excavation and waste
grading
Ascon installs
an engineered
cover (cap)
~60,000/150,000 CY
of clean soil imported
~5 months
Ascon installs permanent
fencing along Hamilton
Ave. and Magnolia St.
and performs Final
Remedy closeout work
~3 months
We are here
COMPLETED COMPLETED
Update for May 27, 2026, City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
*Information through May 20, 2026. Schedule dependent on South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) permitting, weather and Site conditions.
Community outreachcoordinated with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in parallel with actions above, as needed.
RECENT ASCON WORK UPDATES
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Final Remedy work progress:
• Striping was completed on Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street on 4/24.
• The primary excavation phase of the project was completed the week of 4/27.
• Clean soil import for construction of the engineered cap is ongoing and will continue for the next several months.
• Grading of soils continues in all areas of the Site.
• Ascon air monitoring program updates were implemented on 5/18. You can find the latest information on Ascon's air monitoring program at asconhb.com.
• As part of the engineered cap, multi-layered low permeability geomembrane and geofabric is planned to be installed next month, dependent on permitting, weather and Site conditions. • The engineered cap side slope liner system on the side slopes will include 2 feet of low-permeability compacted soil and 2 feet of compacted cover soil. Ascon Engineered Cap Top-Deck Layers Top-Deck Cap Cross Section
Update for May 27, 2026, City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
ASCON RESTART COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
Community Resources:
• Final Remedy resources are available for the
community on the Ascon website (asconhb.com)
• Ascon Restart webpage
(asconhb.com/restart) includes:
o Current project schedule
o DTSC Ascon April 2026 Community Update
o Near real-time air monitoring results
o Community resources (e.g., Oct. 2025 open house
materials, technical explainer, Restart Work Plan)
7 • Weekly project updates are sent to all Ascon email subscribers every Monday morning • Ascon Information Table and Information Line (714-388-1825) o DTSC and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) receive notifications of all calls that come through the information line
Scan the QR code to visit the Ascon Final Remedy Webpage Update for May 27, 2026, City of
Huntington Beach Southeast Area
meeting.
For Discussion Only.
HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE AND
CONTACT US
You can visit asconhb.com to sign up for Ascon email updates and AsconAlert texts.
You can reach theAscon team at our information line, 714-388-1825, or via email at [email protected].
4 Update for May 27, 2026, City of Huntington Beach
Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
9 Grading across the Site continues.
NEXT STEPS – MAY/JUNE
Remedy updates provided through Ascon website and project emails.
Ascon continues import of clean soil and construction of the engineered cap.
Update for May 27, 2026, City of Huntington Beach Southeast Area meeting.
For Discussion Only.
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CONSTRUCTION HOTLINE: 714-378-2965
EMAIL: [email protected]
HUNTINGTON BEACH UPDATES
Community Development
Magnolia Coast
• Status: Grading Plan Check
• Applicant is working through
• Coastal Commission requirements
• City code requirements and conditions of approval
• Grading anticipated to begin Summer 2026
• Website: VisitMagnoliaCoast.com
PROJECT UPDATES
Community & Library Services
PARK & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Edison Park Reconfiguration Conceptual Plan
• 3/3/26: City Council approved Option 2
• Staff are working through design & construction
document phase
Upcoming Playground Replacements
• Drew Park (Newland/Indianapolis)
• Robinwood (Bolsa Chica/McFadden)
• Arevalos Park (Yorktown/Brookhurst)
BEACH PARKING & CAMPING
Parking booth roof replacement coming soon.
Parking Structure
• One of two new elevators in Main Promenade Parking
Structure has been installed.
• Work on the second elevator will start in the fall
SPECIFIC EVENTS
City Beach
• May 30: Socal Wienerfest
• June 13: HB Pier Swim
• June 24 – June 25: 7/11 Soccer Celebration
• June 26 – July 3: NSSA National Championships
• July 3-5: Annual Independence Day Celebration
• July 25 – August 2: US Open of Surfing
State Beach
• June 6-7: HB Sand Soccer Tournament (Towers 6 – 9)
• June 19-20: Purina Incredible Dog Challenge (Huntington State Beach)
RECREATION
• SANDS Classes: Register at hbsands.org
• Summer classes and camps began the week of June 15th
• Pump Track returns to Edison
• Aquatics: Summer Learn to Swim classes
• Sessions start June 15th
• Events:
• Kids Night Out, 5-9pm, Murdy Community Center, June 5th • 75th Annual Pier Swim, June 13th
• Senior Center in Central Park 10th Anniversary Gala, July 11th • Summer Movie Series, July 24th at Edison Community Center • Overnight Family Campout, August 15th-16th
• Youth Sports:
• HB Sports Camp, Edison Park, Ages 4-12 yrs, weekly, June 29th – August 7th • Summer Youth Basketball League, City Gym and Pool, evaluations on May 27th • Teen Leader in Training in Youth Sports, weekly program, June 29th-August 21st
LIBRARY
Library Fountains
• Ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 20 at 11 AM (Main Entrance Fountain) Summer Reading 2026: Turning Pages for 250 Years
• June 20 – August 8
• Participants of all ages can read to earn prizes and attend events • Learn more at bit.ly/hbplsrp
Upcoming Events:
• 6/20: Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival – Central Library • 7/1: Makerspace Open House – Central Library
• 7/23: California Joe Magic Show – Banning Branch Library
ART CENTER
Community Connections
• Creative Visions teen curator program wrapping up
• Student field trip to create exhibit layout
• Reception and exhibition opening on April 17
• Outdoor banner design competition opens on April 1
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
• The Magic of Color, Fiber and Form (Huntington Harbour Art Association), February 24 – May 9
• Creative Visions HBUHSD Teen Curators, April 17 – May 23 • Observations: Photography by Veterans May 19 – July 25 Public Works
Police Department
THANK YOU
Q&A