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CityCouncil | 2012-11-07 | 6 | Mr. Russell stated there would be no ongoing costs if the lines are removed. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, Mr. Russell stated without any investigation, the Navy has assumed all the drain lines are contaminated; the City is asking the Navy to characterize the extent of the problem and address any radiological contamination by excavation and removal. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the other contaminants under the slab would be addressed separately. Mr. Russell stated the Navy has drilled holes through the slab in 50 to 100 locations to sample the soil; moderate levels of mental contaminants have been found in a minority of the holes; said contaminants would have to be remediated if the slab is removed; the remedy in the proposed plan is to prevent contact with both the metal contaminants and the radiological contamination. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, Mr. Russell provided history on the construction of the building and the metal contaminants. Councilmember Johnson questioned whether the nature of the contamination had an influence on the historic district list. Councilmember deHaan inquired about remediation which has been done, to which Mr. Russell outlined activities. Mayor Gilmore suggested Mr. Russell provide information and studies to Councilmember deHaan. Councilmember deHaan noted the Navy would pay for the ongoing groundwater remediation; inquired whether said matter needed to be included in the letter. Mr. Russell responded the proposed plan includes cleanup approaches. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the City is comfortable with the Navy's approach and is not commenting on the matter. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation; stated Mr. Russell and the RAB would follow the Navy's response and come back to the Council if a more aggressive approach is needed. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bonta, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Abstentions: Councilmember deHaan - 1. Councilmember deHaan stated that he abstained because the City needs to research what it plans to do with the buildings. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-11-07.pdf |