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City Council Informational Report
Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 5/5/2014
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Council Priority: Land Use and Transportation Planning
Title: Airport Update
Subject: Informational Update Report on the Transition of Management and
Control of the Palo Alto Airport (PAO) from Santa Clara County to the City of
Palo Alto
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Public Works
This report is provided for informational purposes. It updates the most recent
report to the Council, dated June 17, 2013, regarding the staff’s efforts to secure
the transfer of management and control of the Palo Alto Airport (PAO) from Santa
Clara County (County) to the City. No Council action is required at this time.
Executive Summary
As directed by the Council on November 13, 2007 (CMR:418:07), staff has been
working with the County to achieve an early termination of the PAO ground lease
between the City, as landlord, and the County, as tenant, and the transfer of all
PAO-related agreements and instruments necessary to the City’s assumption of
management and control of PAO. Staff continues to engage in due diligence
efforts to anticipate and resolve potential environmental site assessment issues,
complete multiple-agency coordination efforts to secure an orderly transfer of
the applicable agreements and documents’ rights and obligations to the City, and
finalize the drafting of the necessary transfer agreements and instruments
between and among the affected agencies.
Staff anticipates presenting the requisite agreements between the City and the
County, FAA, State Lands Commission and CalTrans for the Council’s approval on
August 4, 2014. County staff will present some of these agreements, to which it is
a party, for the Board of Supervisors’ approval on August 5, 2014. After the
agreements have been signed, the City will qualify as the sole airport sponsor of
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PAO and will immediately be eligible to apply for Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) grant funding. The County will continue to provide day-to-day operations
staff for an additional 120-day period after the parties’ execution of agreements
and instruments before the transition will become legally effective.
Background and Discussion
On June 17, 2013, City staff informed the Council of the status of the transfer of
PAO from the County to the City (Staff Report #ID 3793).
Below is a list of actions that are in progress.
Transfer, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (TAAA). The draft TAAA
between the City and the County was presented to the County for its
consideration on November 15, 2013 (Attachment A). The TAAA addresses the
transfer of PAO leases and related agreements between the County and its
tenants and the ongoing obligations of the County to maintain and repair PAO’s
premises until the transfer is finalized. The agreement will directly affect rights
and obligations arising under leases with the two fixed based operators (FBOs),
namely, Roy-Aero Enterprises and Airport Management Group, Inc., and all
agreements arising under those two County/FBO leases. The City anticipates the
final draft TAAA will be provided to the FAA for its review and comment by June
2014.
Related to the TAAA negotiations is an environmental contamination matter
arising at PAO. On November 19, 2013, the County’s Department of
Environmental Health (DEH) filed a voluntary cleanup program action against
the County’s Roads and Airports Department due to the discovery of certain
contaminants at PAO. In January 2014, DEH issued a no-action letter to the
County (Attachment B); the case regarding existing contaminants at PAO has
now been closed. The DEH letter acknowledges that contaminants could be
discovered in the future after new excavation and grading activities and the
installation of water wells occur at PAO. The DEH would require the City to
undertake a voluntary cleanup program in that event, so the City must consider
its options regarding how to apportion responsibility between the City and the
County for pre- and post-transfer PAO environmental conditions.
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Federal Obligations Assignment and Assumption Agreement (FAA AAA). The
draft FAA AAA among the City, the County and the FAA will apply to the federal
grant assurances that the City must assume upon the withdrawal of the County
as an airport sponsor of PAO. The FAA AAA is subject to a public notice and
hearing procedure before the FAA can approve the City as the sole sponsor of
PAO.
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Lease and Operating Agreements (ATCT LOA). The
current ATCT LOA between the County and the FAA is coterminous with the
City/County ground lease. The new ATCT LOA between the City and the FAA
was presented in late 2013 to the FAA for its review and approval.
State Lands Commission (SLC)/County lease and SLC/City lease. The existing
SLC/County lease applicable to public trust lands will be terminated, and the
new SLC/City lease applicable to those lands will be negotiated. The SLC and the
City are currently negotiating the terms of the SLC/City lease.
Baylands Levee Agreement (BLA). The City, the County, and the Santa Clara
Valley Water District (SCVWD) are parties to the current BLA. Under the BLA,
SCVWD has directed the County to address the findings and recommendations
of the 2013 SCVWD Palo Alto Airport Levee Inspection Report, dated January 30,
2014 (Attachment C), which pertains to outstanding unperformed levee
maintenance work. The City anticipates that the County will complete the
required levee maintenance and repair work prior to the effective date of
transfer. Thereafter, the County will withdraw and the City will be responsible
post-transfer for any ongoing levee maintenance.
Airport Layout Plan (ALP). The FAA requires the City to submit the ALP for PAO,
depicting the physical layout of existing facilities at PAO, in order for the City to
be eligible for FAA grant funding to PAO. The City has contracted with Mead &
Hunt, an airport consulting firm, to update the ALP. The only changes to the
document are technical updates required by the FAA to meet new FAA
guidelines and standards. No new projects will be noted in this document. All
future projects, other than air field maintenance, will require addressing in a
future airport master plan document, and that will be addressed in the near
future. The ALP will include an airport property survey of PAO, identifying all
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real property available for airport use. The project is now is 90% complete and
will be sent to the FAA for final review and approval in May 2014.
PAO Runway/Apron/Taxiway Deferred Maintenance. The City has evaluated the
existing pavement conditions at PAO. City staff believes the County has deferred
maintenance at PAO over the past four years, due to a noncompliance standing
matter with the FAA, thus making the County ineligible for FAA grant funding.
Under FAA rules and practices, the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (Part 16)
proceeding determination indicates that the County is out of compliance on a
matter relating to another County-operated airport, thus the County’s inability
to obtain federal funding appears to create potential safety concerns that could
arise after the City gains management and control of PAO. The County believes
it is in compliance with ground lease terms and conditions relating to the
pavement condition (Attachment D). CalTrans has determined the PAO runway
meets minimum safety requirements [see annual CalTrans State Permit
Compliance inspection report, dated January 23, 2014, (Attachment E)]. The City
expects to receive PAO in good condition at the time of transfer, so that the
potential financial burden placed on the City to assume the financial
responsibility for the effect of the County’s deferred maintenance will be
minimized (Attachment F). The County expects to resolve the Part 16
proceeding soon, so that it can seek and obtain federal funding and then seek
bids for capital improvement work (e.g., repairs, slurry sealing and striping) for
the three County-run airports, including PAO.
City staff has been working with the FAA to obtain funding during FY 2014 to
accomplish the PAO CIP work. The County’s Part 16 proceeding has directly
affected the City’s ability to receive federal funding by not later than August
2014 (which is late in time during FY 2014). The City hopes the FAA will attempt
to accommodate the City’s time constraints if the County and City are able to
complete the execution of the transfer agreements and instruments by the first
week of August 2014. The City expects the County to agree to pay a portion of
the cost of this project that is borne by the airport sponsor.
Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). City staff has established a conceptual
ACIP, that identifies deferred pavement maintenance, and a Master Plan, that
will allow planning for the future of PAO. This plan has been well received by
the FAA; it could help identify PAO as a priority for future year grants.
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(Attachment G). The ACIP is a 5-year plan required by the FAA, which allows the
FAA to prioritize and rank airports in the region for available funding. Each year,
the airport sponsor submits grant applications for specific projects. The projects
will require the Council’s adoption of a resolution to authorize the filing of grant
applications.
The total 5-year ACIP for PAO is estimated to be $14 million and the grant from
the FAA would comprise $12.2 million. Approximately $1.4 million in local match
funding would need to be allocated to support the ACIP. The State of California
will match funding at 5% of the 90% of the federal portion of funding. This
funding is based on availability. The City would not be eligible for the funding
during the first year, because it has missed the funding cycle, which only opens
up biannually and the next scheduled updated in fall, for programming in FY
2016.
In order to avoid missing the federal funding opportunity in FY 2014, the FAA
has encouraged the City to solicit for on-call consultant services prior to
becoming the airport sponsor, so that the City will be eligible for reimbursement
at the time of transfer. Staff is currently preparing a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for federal projects in compliance with FAA regulations. The airport
sponsor is required to select the services for architectural, engineering, and
planning consultants that would normally be included in an airport grant
project, types of contracts for these on-call consultant services, contract format
and provisions, and guidelines for determining the reasonableness of consultant
fees. This process prequalifies consultants for airport projects for a 5-year
period. As there is no funding identified at this time, the RFQ would not commit
the City to award a contract or to pay any costs. Contracts would be awarded
based on individual grant projects and funding approved by Council. It is
important to note that any FAA grant award would only cover about 90% of the
cost and that the Airport Fund would have to cover the remaining 10% of the
cost, which, most likely, would require an additional loan from the General Fund
to the Airport Fund.
Palo Alto Airport Association (PAAA). City staff continues to attend the monthly
meetings, which are now held at the PAO Terminal. Staff has been working with
the group to identify the needs and concerns of PAO tenants and airport users.
Staff began supporting PAAA at its annual event, Airport Day, which was held
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last September 2013, and staff is now working with the group on planning for
this year’s Airport Day (September 28, 2014).
Resource Impact
The FY 2015 Proposed Operating Budget will include recommendations to add the
resources required to operate the airport. The recommendations will include a
loan from the General Fund to the Airport Fund for FY 2015 in the amount of
$560,000.
In future years, the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (Attachment G), if
supported by grants from the FAA (90% of the cost) will most likely require
matching funds from the Airport Fund (10% of the cost). Further, since FAA
grants are paid once the project is complete, the Airport Fund would have to have
sufficient funds to front the costs. It is anticipated that during the next few years,
in order to provide sufficient cash flow to the Airport Fund, additional loans would
have to be approved by the City Council to front the cost of capital improvements.
These loans would then be paid back, once FAA reimbursements are received.
Timeline
Staff is on track with the projected timeline and is consistent with the June 2013
update (Attachment H), in which it was identified that the transfer would be
effected no sooner than between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Staff
anticipates bringing the transfer agreement to Council on August 4, 2014. The
County will take the transfer agreement to the Board of Supervisors on August 5,
2014.
Policy Implications
The information provided in this staff report is consistent with previous Council
guidance and discussions.
Attachments:
Attachment A_Termination of the Palo Alto Airport Ground Lease - letter dated 11-15-13
(PDF)
Attachment B_Voluntary Cleanup Program Case Closure: Palo Alto Airport, 1901, 1903,
1925 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA - letter dated 1-31-14 (PDF)
Attachment C_2013 Palo Alto Airport Levee Inspection Report - dated January 2014 (PDF)
Attachment D_County Email Comments dated February 13 2014 (PDF)
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Attachment E_California Department of Transportation Inspection - letter dated 01-23-14
(PDF)
Attachment F_City's Response to County's February 13, 2014 Comments to Draft
Agreement - response letter dated 03-07-14 (PDF)
Attachment G_Palo Alto Airport Capital Improvement Plan - Fiscal Years 2015-2020 (PDF)
Attachment H_Palo Alto Airport Transfer Timeline - as of April 2014 (PDF)
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
250 Hamilton Avenue, 7th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650.329.2392
November 15, 2013
Jeffrey V. Smith
County Executive
County of Santa Clara
70 West Hedding Street, 11th floor
San Jose, CA 95110
RE: Termination of the Palo Alto Airport Ground Lease
Dear MySmittf'
This letter transmits a draft Termination, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the "agreement")
between the City, the County and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") for transfer of the Palo
Alto Airport ("PAO") from the County of Santa Clara's control to the City of Palo Alto. This is being done
as directed by the Palo Alto City Council. The FAA is a party to this contract, because it must approve the
transfer of the County's obligations arising under FAA grant agreements to the City.
The agreement addresses the following key matters:
• the transfer of leases and other agreements between the County and its tenants that provide
goods and services at PAO, including the two fixed -base operator leases;
• the transfer of the FAA grant agreements; and
• the ongoing obligations of the County to maintain and repair PAO's premises, including the
remediation of certain contaminated portions of PAO.
I am informed that the effective date of termination of the ground lease and the transfer of the pertinent
contracts will occur when the agreement is recorded at the County Recorder's office.
Regarding the obligations noted above, the City is aware that the County must fulfill certain remediation
requirements concerning environmental contamination at PAO, and thus the City anticipates the County
will complete this task, as practicable, before the transition is completed. The City is also aware the
County has engaged in substantial deferred maintenance at PAO, which has resulted in deterioration of
PAO's runway, taxiways and apron. The City hopes the County will have sufficient time to fully address
the City's concerns regarding these matters before the transition is completed. In the event the County
Tacks sufficient time and/or resources to do this, the City has included in the agreement a number of
provisions that address these issues.
Following are the City staff who will be working with your staff to effect the smooth transition of PAO
from the County to the City:
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• J. Michael Sartor, Director of Public Works, mike.sartor@citvofpaloalto.org, (650) 329-2270.
• Andrew Swanson, Airport Manager, andrew.swansonPcitvofpaloalto.org, (650) 329-2688.
• Grant Kolling, Senior Assistant City Attorney, grant.kollingOa citvofpaloalto.org, (650) 329-
2171.
The City greatly appreciates your and the County's Airport Division staffs assistance in moving this
matter forward in a seamless, expeditious and efficient manner during this fiscal year 2013-14.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Mike Sartor if you should have any questions or comments
regarding the transition process.
Sincerely,
•
JAMES KEENE
City Manager
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Attachment: Termination, Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Exhibits
Copy: Mike Sartor, Director of Public Works
Andy Swanson, Airport Manager
Molly Stump, City Attorney
Grant Kolling, Senior Asst. City Attorney
Recorded at no charge in accordance
With Government Code § 6103 at the
Request of and, when recorded, mail
To:
City of Palo Alto
Office of City Attorney
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Space above for Recorder's use only
TERMINATION, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PALO ALTO, THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, AND
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE PALO ALTO AIRPORT
This TERMINATION, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this "City/County
Assignment Agreement"), dated, for reference purposes, 2013 (the "Effective
Date"), is made by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, a California chartered
municipal corporation (the "City"), and the COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, a political
subdivision of the State of California (the "County"), and the FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation ("FAA") (individually, a
"Party" and, collectively, the "Parties"), in reference to the following facts and circumstances:
RECITALS:
A. The City claims ownership of the Palo Alto Airport ("PAO"). In 1967, the City, as
landlord, and the County, as tenant, entered into a fifty-year ground lease of land, on which
PAO is located (the "City/County Ground Lease"). The Parties entered into four amendments to
the City/County Ground Lease that will expire in July 2017. The City/County Ground Lease and
the four amendments are attached at Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
B. The California Lands Commission ("CLC") also claims ownership under the public
trust doctrine of all or part of the lands, on which PAO is located. In 1971, the CLC and the
County entered into a ground lease, to expire in October 2017, whereby the CLC leased to the
County the land on which PAO is located (the "CLC/County Ground Lease").
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C. The County has informed the City of the County's desire and intention to not
renew the City/County Ground Lease. To provide for the orderly transfer of possession,
operations, management and control of PAO from the County to the City, the City and the
County intend by this City/County Assignment Agreement to terminate the City/County Ground
Lease. The City acknowledges the CLC and County's commitment to terminate the CLC/County
Ground Lease upon the transfer of possession, operations, management and control of PAO.
D. During its exclusive possession and control of PAO, the County has on several
occasions secured federal funding for airport development and planning under the FAA's
Airport Improvement Program ("AIP") and executed one or more FAA grant agreements (the
"Grant Agreements"), as required under the AIP. The most recent Grant Agreement is for FAA
Project Number 3-06-0182-08, executed in September 2011. A list of the current and
outstanding Grant Agreements is attached at Exhibit C. The Parties intend by this City/County
Assignment Agreement for the County to assign and the City to assume all of the County's
existing obligations under the Grant Agreements, including all conditions and special
conditions, until the expiration of the Grant Agreements by their terms and the operation of
federal law, regulation and policy.
E. During its exclusive possession and control of PAO, the County has entered into
agreements, contracts, leases, licenses, permits and other documents for the conduct of
aeronautical and non -aeronautical activities at PAO. These agreements, contracts, licenses,
permits and other documents are attached at Exhibit D through Exhibit 0, inclusive. The City
and the County intend by this City/County Assignment Agreement for the County to assign and
the City to assume the County's existing obligations under these agreements, contracts,
licenses, permits and other documents, excepting therefrom only the County's obligations
arising under the CLC/County Ground Lease, which the City understands will be terminated
upon the County's issuance of a quitclaim deed to the CLC. A new ground lease between the
CLC and the City will be negotiated. Going forward, the City acknowledges that it may seek to
renegotiate any such agreement, contract, license, permit or other document with the party or
parties thereto, as pertains to PAO.
F. In 1979, the City, the County and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (the
"District") entered into an Agreement Relative to Baylands Levees, establishing the parties'
responsibilities for inspection and maintenance of the levee system partially surrounding PAO.
The County assumed the responsibility for maintaining the levee to the east of the runway at
PAO. In 2005, the County and the District entered into another agreement relating to the levee
maintenance project at PAO, whereby the County was required to make remedial repairs to the
levee, and the District was required to provide construction oversight and monitor the County's
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compliance with all regulatory requirements. The County acknowledges there are maintenance
and repair work deficiencies relating to the levee, which the City will require the County to
correct on or before the Recordation Date (as defined in Section 1.1) or, if the County is unable
to fully perform its obligations by such date, the County will pay the City the consideration
referred to in Section 1.9 within the time permitted in order that the City will have sufficient
funds to perform the required maintenance and repair work after the Recordation Date. The
1979 and 2005 levee agreements (the "Levee Agreements") are attached at Exhibit P and
Exhibit Q respectively.
G. The City and the County acknowledge that there are items of personal property
owned, controlled or used by the County in connection with PAO operations that will be
transferred by the County to the City as of the Recordation Date. The Bill of Sale is attached at
Exhibit R.
H. The City and the County wish to complete the transition of PAO's possession,
operations, management and control from the County to the City in an expeditious and timely
manner. As the County has not planned for or completed work that over the past several years
the County could and should have performed and completed under the City/County Ground
Lease with respect to the taxiways and aprons' pavements and the levee and but for the
County's substantial deferred maintenance and repairs regarding PAO, the City and the County
agree that the County will provide consideration to the City within thirty (30) days of the
Recordation Date to defray the capital improvement costs that the City is required to undertake
after it takes possession, operation, management and control of PAO. That amount is set forth
in Section 1.9.
AGREEMENT:
IN CONSIDERATION OF Recitals A through H, inclusive, which are made a substantive
portion of this City/County Assignment Agreement, the following agreements, covenants, terms
and conditions hereof, and for other valuable consideration, the Parties agree:
SECTION 1. TERMINATION, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
1.1 As of the date of recordation of this City/County Assignment Agreement with the
County Recorder, County of Santa Clara, California (the "Recordation Date"), the City/County
Ground Lease will be deemed terminated by the City and the County. Except as provided in
Section 1.8 and subsections 1.8.1 and 1.8.2 below, the County thereafter will not have any
further outstanding obligations to the City under the City/County Ground Lease.
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1.2 As of the Recordation Date, the County grants, conveys, transfers and assigns to
the City all of the County's rights, title, interests, and obligations, arising under the agreements,
contracts, licenses, permits, and other documents and any and all amendments thereto,
excepting therefrom only the County's obligations arising under the CLC/County Ground Lease,
made and entered into by the County in its capacity as tenant of PAO under the City/County
Ground Lease to conduct permitted aeronautical and non -aeronautical activities at PAO.
1.3 As of the Recordation Date, the County grants, conveys, transfers and assigns to
the City, all of the County's rights, title, interests, and obligations, as the airport sponsor for
PAO, and the City assumes, covenants, acknowledges and agrees to be bound by and to
perform, observe and be subject to, all of the obligations, covenants, terms and conditions of
the Grant Agreement(s) applicable to PAO.
1.4 As of the Recordation Date, the County grants, conveys, transfers and assigns to
the City, all of the County's rights, title, interests, and obligations, arising under the Levee
Agreements.
1.5 As of the Recordation Date, the City accepts and assumes all of the County's
rights, title, interests and obligations, and further assumes, covenants, acknowledges and
agrees to be bound by and to perform, observe and be subject to all of the obligations,
covenants, terms and conditions of the agreements, including the Grant Agreement(s),
contracts, licenses, permits and other documents and amendments thereto applicable to PAO,
and the Levee Agreements, excepting therefrom only the County's obligations arising under the
CLC/County Ground Lease.
1.6 As of the Recordation Date, in regard to all outstanding obligations of the County
to perform maintenance and repair work not otherwise arising under section 1.7 and sections
1.8, 1.8.1 and 1.8.2, including, without limitation, the County's obligation to perform
maintenance and repair work to PAO's taxiways and aprons' pavements in order to deliver to
the City those portions of PAO in the condition described and attached at Exhibit S, that the
County has not fully performed and will not be able to fully perform as of the Recordation Date,
the County shall pay the City the consideration described in Section 1.9.
1.7 Not less than sixty (60) days before the Recordation Date or by such other date
as the City and the County may mutually agree to, the County shall provide a complete report
to the City in regard to the current status of all outstanding maintenance and repair work
concerning the levee partially surrounding PAO that are required to be completed by the
County in accordance with its various contract obligations and/or applicable law. The County
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shall perform all required maintenance and repair work as may be required by the District by a
date thirty (30) days before the Recordation Date or by such other date as the City and County
may mutually agree to; provided, however, to the extent the County is unable to fully perform
and has not performed such required work by the Recordation Date, the County shall pay the
City the consideration described in Section 1.9.
1.8 The County acknowledges and understands that, as of August 1, 2011, the City,
acting by its environmental consultant, Northgate Environmental Management, Inc., Oakland,
California ("NEM"), conducted an investigation and released to the City and the County its
Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessment regarding the occurrence of environmental
contamination at PAO during the County's tenancy under the City/County Ground Lease. NEM
has determined that such conditions (collectively, the "Environmental Contamination") have
occurred during the County's tenancy under the City/County Ground Lease as a result of the
activities of the County and/or its tenants, licensees, permit holders or others authorized or
permitted by the County to be present at PAO during the term of the City/County Ground
Lease.
1.8.1 To address the Environmental Contamination, the County acknowledges that it
entered into a Remedial Action Agreement with the County of Santa Clara Department of
Environmental Health (the "DEH"), dated June 20, 2013 (the "RAA"). Pursuant to the RAA, the
DEH approved an additional Work Plan for soil and groundwater characterization to be
performed by the County Roads and Airports Department (the "Additional Site
Characterization"), regarding Environmental Contamination at PAO.
1.8.2 The City's assumption of the County's obligations under Sections 1.1 through 1.7,
inclusive, are subject to and conditioned upon the County's performance or satisfaction of the
following prerequisites on or before the Recordation Date: (a) the County's completion of the
Additional Site Characterization and all required and necessary remediation and other clean-up
of PAO in accordance with the RAA, any update(s) thereto, and any and all other applicable
agreements, work plans, and regulatory requirements, (b) the County's receipt of a "no further
action" letter from the DEH and the City's receipt of a copy of that letter; and (c) the County's
procurement of an environmental insurance policy with limits of not less than three million
dollars ($3,000,000.00) as of the Recordation Date, covering PAO operations for the period of
time of the County's tenancy under the City/County Ground Lease arising before the
Recordation Date and continuing for a period of three (3) year after the Recordation Date. Such
policy (i) shall cover clean-up costs and claims for bodily injury and property damage associated
with the Environmental Contamination occurring prior to the Recordation Date; (ii) shall insure
the County's environmental indemnification obligation to the City hereunder; (iii) shall not
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exclude Environmental Contamination addressed by the "no further action" letter issued by the
DEH; (iv) shall have a deductible or self -insured retention of not more than one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00); and (v) shall name the City as an "additional named insured".
The City shall pay for a portion of the insurance premium, attributable to the environmental
insurance policy referred to in (c) above, equal to and not exceeding twenty percent (20%) of
the cost of the premium.
1.9 As payment of consideration to the City for its inability to complete all of the
work described in Recital H by the Recordation Date, the County shall provide to the City the
sum of eight million dollars ($8,000,000.00) within thirty (30) days of the Recordation Date of
this City/County Assignment Agreement. The amount shall be transferred to the City by
electronic funds transfer, the details of which the City will provide to the County by separate
letter. The County's failure to make payment to the City by the due date shall constitute a
default and a material breach of this City/County Assignment Agreement, and the City will be
entitled to charge interest at the maximum rate permitted by law on the due and unpaid
amount, until paid.
SECTION 2. FAA APPROVAL
2.1 The FAA hereby determines that the City is an eligible sponsor under the AIP,
holds good title to all or part of the land underlying PAO, and is capable of performing all of the
existing obligations under the Grant Agreements. The FAA accordingly consents to the transfer
of authority from the County to the City of the obligations arising under the Grant Agreements.
2.2 The FAA will release conditionally the County from any and all obligations set
forth in the Grant Agreements arising under any previously issued grants and/or other federal
obligation instruments executed before the Effective Date hereof upon the City's performance
of all actions legally necessary to complete the transfer of exclusive possession and control of
PAO and of the County's performance of all material obligations arising under this City/County
Assignment Agreement and any and all related documents, incorporated therein or attached
thereto.
2.3 Immediately upon the completion of the transfer of exclusive possession,
operations, management and control of PAO, as set forth in this City/County Assignment
Agreement, the City and the County acknowledge that the separate obligations of the County
arising under the County/FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Land Site Memorandum of Agreement,
including Exhibit A, Operation Agreement for Air Traffic Control Tower (collectively, the "MOA")
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as well as the Grant Agreements and/or other federal obligation instruments, shall be deemed
to expire and the City's obligations under the MOA shall commence.
SECTION 3. INDEMNITY BY COUNTY
3.1 The County shall indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected
and appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, agents
and representatives from any and all claims, demands, liability, loss or damage for injury to or
death of any individual, or for property damage, occurring on or about PAO before the
Recordation Date, and caused by, arising out of, or resulting from the negligence or willful
misconduct of the County, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants,
contractors, subcontractors, agents, representatives, tenants, licensees, permit holders and/or
other third parties authorized or permitted, directly or indirectly, by the County to come on to
and be present at PAO for aeronautical and non -aeronautical purposes.
3.2 Without limiting the generality of Section 3.1, the County shall indemnify, save,
defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, and employees
from any and all claims, demands, liability, loss or damage for injury to or death of any
individual, for property damage, or for environmental remediation costs occurring in, on or
about PAO and arising out of, or relating to: (a) the activities of County and/or its agents,
subcontractors or representatives in completing (or failing to complete) the remediation of the
environmental contamination existing at PAO as of the Recordation Date in accordance with
the RAA and any update(s) thereto; and (b) the existence or presence of any Hazardous
Materials in, on, or about PAO or the release or discharge of any Hazardous Materials from
PAO, including any violations of any Environmental Laws with regard to PAO, related to
environmental contamination (i) that came to be present on the PAO during the term of the
City/County Ground Lease or (ii) that was caused or exacerbated by County or its employees,
agents or contractors at any time. For purposes of this City/County Assignment Agreement:
a. "Hazardous Materials" shall mean all chemicals, pollutants, contaminants,
wastes, toxic substances, petroleum and petroleum products, or any other chemical, material
or substance that: (a) because of its quantity, concentration or physical or chemical
characteristics, exposure to the same is limited or regulated for health and safety reasons by
any governmental authority; (b) poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health
and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment; or (c) is
otherwise defined as a hazardous substance, material or waste under Environmental Laws.
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b. "Environmental Laws" shall mean all present and future federal, state or local
laws, ordinances, codes, statutes, regulations, administrative rules, policies and orders, and
other authorities, which relate to the environment and/or which classify, regulate, impose
liability, obligations, and/or list or define hazardous substances, materials, wastes,
contaminants, pollutants and/or the Hazardous Materials, including, without limitation, the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. §
9601, et seq., as now or hereafter amended; the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, 42
U.S.C. § 6901, et seq., as now or hereafter amended; the Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq., as now or hereafter amended; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §
1251, et seq., as now or hereafter amended; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7901, et seq., as now
or hereafter amended; the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601— 2629, as now or
hereafter amended; the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300f — 300j, as now or hereafter
amended; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300f — 300j, as now or hereafter amended;
the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. § 651, et seq., as now or hereafter amended;
the Oil Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C. § 2701, et seq., as now or hereafter amended; the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11001, et seq., the California
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act, California Health and Safety Code, §§ 25270 — 25270.13,
as now or hereafter amended, California Underground Storage Tank Program, California Health
and Safety Code, §§ 25280 — 25299, as now or hereafter amended; and any similar federal,
state or local laws and ordinances and the regulations now or hereafter adopted, published
and/or promulgated pursuant thereto, and other state and federal laws relating to industrial
hygiene, environmental protection or the use, analysis, generation, manufacture, storage,
disposal or transportation of any Hazardous Materials.
SECTION 4. RELEASE; WAIVER
4.1 The Parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of California Civil Code
section 1542, which is set forth in Section 4.2, shall not be deemed to apply to this City/County
Assignment Agreement or the rights and obligations of the City and the County arising
hereunder.
4.2 California Civil Code section 1542 provides:
"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or
suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him
or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor."
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4.3 The waiver by either the City or the County of a breach of or a default by the
County or the City under any provision of this City/County Assignment Agreement will not be
effective, unless it is stated, in writing. That waiver will not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach of or default under the same or any other provision of this City/County
Assignment Agreement, nor will any delay or omission on the part of either the City or the
County to exercise or avail itself of any right or remedy that it has or may have against the
County or the City hereunder operate as a waiver of any right or remedy.
SECTION 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
5.1 All agreements, covenants, terms, conditions, rights and obligations of this
City/County Assignment Agreement will be legally binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
Parties and their successors and assigns.
5.2 This City/County Assignment Agreement will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California and federal law, as applicable. In the event
that an action is brought to enforce any provision of this City/County Assignment Agreement,
the Parties agree that trial of such action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of
California or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in the
County of Santa Clara, California. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce any
provision of this City/County Assignment Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and
attorneys' fees expended in connection with that action.
5.3 If a court, tribunal or regulatory body determines that any provision of this
City/County Assignment Agreement, the Exhibit(s), or amendment(s) thereto is/are invalid,
illegal, void or unenforceable, then the validity, legality and enforceability of the provision(s) as
applied to any other particular facts or circumstances, and the other provisions of this
City/County Assignment Agreement, the Exhibits, or any amendment thereto will not in any
way be affected or impaired, will remain in full force and effect, and otherwise will be enforced
to the maximum extent possible so as to effect the intent of the Parties.
5.4 The section captions and headings of this City/County Assignment Agreement
are inserted for convenience only, do not form a substantive part hereof, and will not be used
in any way to construe or interpret this City/County Assignment Agreement.
5.5 This City/County Assignment Agreement represents the entire understanding
and agreement of the Parties with respect to the assignment of rights and the assumption of
obligations contemplated hereby.
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5.6 This City/County Assignment Agreement supersedes any and all prior
negotiations, representations, agreements or understandings, whether written or verbal, with
respect to the subject matter hereof.
5.7 The Exhibits referred to in this City/County Assignment Agreement and any
addenda, appendices, attachments, and schedules that, from time to time, may be referred to
in any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in this City/County
Assignment Agreement and will be deemed to be a part hereof. In the event of a conflict
between this City/County Assignment Agreement and any, some or all of its Exhibits, the
document imposing the more specific duty or obligation will prevail. References made to "this
City/County Assignment Agreement" are intended to be made to both the City/County
Assignment Agreement and its Exhibits, except as otherwise provided.
5.8 This City/County Assignment Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and
the same instrument.
5.9 This City/County Assignment Agreement may be amended only by a written
instrument, which is signed by the Parties.
5.10 The Parties agree that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any
ambiguity is to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation
of this City/County Assignment Agreement, any Exhibit hereof, or any amendment thereto.
[THIS PORTION IS LEFT BLANK]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties by their duly appointed representatives have signed
this City/County Assignment Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF PALO ALTO COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
Greg Scharff
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ken Yeager
Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
City Clerk Clerk, Board of Supervisors
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE:
Senior Asst. City Attorney Deputy County Counsel
APPROVED: APPROVED:
City Manager County Executive
Director of Public Works Director of Roads and Airport
Director of Administrative Director of Public Works
Services
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTATION
By:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Title:
Exhibit A — City/County Ground Lease
Exhibit B — City/County Ground Lease Amendments
Exhibit C — FAA Grant Agreements 3-06-0182-08, 3-6-0182-07, 3-06-0182-06
Exhibit D — Roy Aero, LLC FBO lease documents
Exhibit E — Dr. Brandt FBO lease documents
Exhibit F —
Exhibit G —
Exhibit H —
Exhibit I —
Exhibit .1 —
Exhibit K —
Exhibit L —
Exhibit M —
Exhibit N —
Exhibit 0 —
Exhibit P — Agreement Relative to Baylands Levees
Exhibit Q —Agreement by and between Santa Clara Valley Water District and the County of
Santa Clara for Levee Maintenance Project at Palo Alto Airport
Exhibit R — Bill of Sale
Exhibit S — Condition of Airport Pavements
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County of Santa Clara
Department of Environmental Health
1555 Berger Drive, Suite 300
San Jose, Califomia 95112-2716
(408) 918-3400
www.EHinfo.org
January 31, 2014
Mr. Chris Ellsbury
County of Santa Clara
Roads and Airports Department
1505 Schallenberger Road
San Jose, California 95131
(chris.elIsbury@rda. sccgov.org)
Ms. Patricia Roy
PA Fuel Service Tank Farm
1901 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
SCCo Case No. 05S2W31H02s
APN <008-06-001>
Mr. Andrew Swanson
Public Works
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301
(andrew. swanson@cityofpaloalto. org)
Rossi Aircraft Inc.
1903 Embarcardero Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
Subject: Voluntary Cleanup Program Case Closure: Palo Alto Airport, 1901, 1903, 1925
Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, California
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This letter confirms the completion of site investigation and remedial action activities for the
release of waste formerly located at the above -described location. Thank you for your
cooperation throughout this investigation. Your willingness and promptness in responding to our
inquiries concerning the release of waste are greatly appreciated.
Based on information in the above -referenced file, and with the provision that the information
provided to this agency was accurate and representative of site conditions, this agency finds that
the site investigation and remedial action carried out at the above -referenced site satisfies the
cleanup goal requirements of the remedial action agreement between the responsible party and
the Department of Environmental Health as outlined in Section 101480 of the Health and Safety
Code, and that no further action related to the release of waste at the site is required. It should be
noted that any additional or previously unidentified contamination at this site might require
further investigation or cleanup.
The data collected at the site and presented in the case closure summary, Section 3, indicates the
following conditions were reported at the site at the time of closure:
- Soil - 1,700 parts per million (ppm) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) as Gasoline
(TPHg), 160 ppm TPH as Diesel (TPHd), 4.1 ppm TPH as Aviation Gasoline (TPHav),
Board of Supervisors: Mike Wasserman, Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager, S. Joseph Simitian
County Executive: Jeffrey V. Smith
8-00,
Palo Alto Airport
January 31, 2014
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5,900 ppm TPH as Motor Oil (TPHmo), 149 ppm TPH as Kerosene (TPHk), 11 ppm
Ethylbenzene, 35 ppm Xylenes, 0.72 ppm Methyl tert Butyl Ether (MtBE), 0.018 ppm
DDE and 0.0075 ppm Alpha Chlordane.
Groundwater — 3,750 parts per billion (ppb), TPHg, 0.213 ppb TPHd, 1,200 ppb TPHag,
3.9 ppb Benzene, 2.9 ppb Toluene, 26.6 ppb Ethylbenzene, 17.1 ppb Xylenes, 21 ppb
MtBE, 43.3 ppb Tert Butyl Alcohol (TBA), 56.7 ppb Acetone, and 11.1 ppb Methyl
Ethyl Ketone (MEK).
Residual contamination in soil and groundwater remains at the site that could pose an
unacceptable risk under certain site development activities such as site grading, excavation, or
the installation of water wells. The County and the appropriate planning and building
department shall be notified prior to any changes in land use, grading activities, excavation, and
installation of water wells. This notification shall include a statement that residual contamination
exists on the property and list all mitigation actions, if any, necessary to ensure compliance with
this site management requirement.
This notice is issued pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 101480 of the Health and Safety
Code. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
)°""' 4444-Y
Jim Blarney
Director
Attachment: Case Closure Summary
cc: Nathan King, Regional Water Quality Control Board (nking@waterboards.ca.gov)
Mark Piros, Department of Toxic Substances Control (mpiros@dtsc.ca.gov)
Jack Hardin, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Jack.Hardin@stantec.com)
Carl Honaker, County Airport Administration, County of Santa Clara, Roads and Airports
Department (carl.honaker@rda.sccgov.org)
Dennis Laduzinsky, Northgate Environmental Management, Inc. (dennis@ngem.com)
Michael Murdter, Director, County of Santa Clara, Roads and Airports Department
(Michael.Murdter@rda.sccgov.org)
J. Michael Sartor, Director, Public Works Department, City of Palo Alto, P.O. Box 10250,
Palo Alto, CA 94303
File
cc (without enclosure): City of Palo Alto, Building & Planning Department, 250 Hamilton Ave.,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
County of Santa Clara
Department of Environmental Health
Hazardous Materials Compliance Division
CASE CLOSURE SUMMARY
Voluntary Cleanup Program
I. AGENCY INFORMATION
Date: November 19, 2013
Agency Name: County of Santa Clara,
Department of Environmental Health.
City/State/Zip: San Jose, CA 95112
Responsible Staff Person: Lani Lee
II. CASE INFORMATION
Address: 1555 Berger Drive, #300
Phone: (408) 918-3400
Title: Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist
Site Facility Name: Palo Alto Airport
Site Facility Address: 1901, 1903, 1925 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto 94303
VCP Case No.: 05S2W31H02s
URF Filing Date: NA
APN: 008-06-001
Responsible Parties
Address
Phone Number
County of Santa Clara
Roads and Airports
c/o Chris Ellsbury
1505 Schallenberger Rd.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 494-2719
City of Palo Alto
Public Works
c/o Andrew Swanson
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2373
PA Fuel Service Tank Farm
c/o Patricia Roy
1901 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
--
Rossi Aircraft Inc.
1903 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
--
System/Source of Contamination
Contents
Closed
In
Place/Removed?
Date
Wash Rack Sump
--
Existing
NA
Tank Farm
Jet Fuel, Aviation
Gasoline, Diesel
Existing
NA
Fuel Island Pumping Station
Jet Fuel, Aviation
Gasoline, Diesel
Existing
NA
III. RELEASE AND SITE CHARACTERIZATION INFORMATION
Cause and Type of Release: Undetermined
Site characterization complete? Yes
Monitoring wells installed? No
Number: 0
Proper screened interval? NA
Highest GW Depth Below
Ground Surface: 1'
Lowest Depth: 7'
Flow Direction: east to southeast
as reported at LUFT case
05S2W32E01f located onsite
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This case closure summary report is a summary of site conditions based on data collected at the site and included
in the case file. It should be used in conjunction with the complete case file which can be reviewed online at
http://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/
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Most Sensitive Current Use: San Francisco Bay (aquatic habitat)
Summary of Production Wells in Vicinity: There are no active water supply wells located within a %<-mile
radius of the site. There are 2 standby water production wells, one of which is located downgradient.
Based on construction information for this well, it is unlikely that the release at this site will impact this
well.
Are drinking water wells affected? No
Aquifer Name: Santa Clara Valley Confined Sub -
Basin
Is surface water affected? No
_
Nearest SW Name: San Francisquito Creek borders
the northern end of the runway; San Francisco Bay
is approximately 145 feet north to northwest of the
tank farm
Off -site Beneficial Use Impacts (Addresses/Locations): None.
Reports on file? Yes
Where are reports filed? SWRCB Geotracker
Database
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF AFFECTED MATERIAL
Material
Amount (Include Units)
Action (Treatment or Disposal
w/Destination)
Date
Tank
--
--
--
Piping
--
--
--
Soil
--
--
--
Groundwater
--
--
—
Description of Interim Remediation Activities: None.
CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS IN SOIL'
Please see Attachment 3 for additional information on contaminant locations and concentrations
Soil (ppm)
Soil (ppm)
Contaminant
Max2
After1°
Contaminant
Max2
After'9
TPH (Gas)
1,7003
--
TPH (mo)
5,900b
--
TPH (Diesel)
1603
--
TPH (k)
149'
--
TPH (av gas)
4.14
--
PCBs
NDb
--
Benzene
<1.03
—
OCPs
0.0185
--
Toluene
<1.03
--
Heavy Metals
Note9
--
Ethylbenzene
113
—
Xylene
353
--
MTBE
0.725
—
Notes:
1.
This table presents maximum historical contaminant concentrations in soil and documented
contaminant concentrations if confirmation sampling was conducted.
2. The maximum concentration listed is the highest concentration reported for a specific constituent
in soil samples collected at the site.
3. Soil sample collected at 1 foot below the ground surface (ft bgs) in boring B11 in the Tank Farm
Area in May 2011.
4. Soil sample collected at 3 ft bgs in boring B19 in the former UST case area in May 2011.
5. Soil sample collected at 12 ft bgs in boring B11 in the Tank Farm Area in May 2011.
6. Soil sample collected at 1 ft bgs in boring B25 in the Wash Rack Area in May 2011.
Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) detected in this sample were 0.018 ppm DDE and 0.0075 ppm
Alpha Chlordane.
7. Soil sample collected at 3 ft bgs in boring SB17 in the Tank Farm Area on 7/3/13.
8. All soil samples analyzed for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) were not reported to have
concentrations present above the laboratory reporting limits.
9. Soil samples collected in May 2011 were analyzed for CAM -17 Metals. Please refer to
Attachment 3 for specific detections.
10. "— " indicates that confirmation soil sampling was not conducted. Remediation was not
conducted.
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CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS IN GROUNDWATER'
Please see Attachment 4 for additional information on contaminant locations and concentrations
Water (ppb)
Water (ppb)
Contaminant
Maximum
Contaminant
Maximum
TPH (Gas)
3,7502
Xylene
17.1 b
TPH (Diesel)
0.213
Ethylbenzene
26.62
TPH (avgas)
1,2004
TPH (mo)
ND'
Benzene
3.92
MTBE
216
Toluene
2.92
TBA
43.32
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
11.15
Acetone
56.75
Notes:
1.
This table presents maximum contaminant concentrations in groundwater. Wells were not
installed and therefore groundwater was not monitored.
2. Grab groundwater sample collected from boring SB3 in the Tank Farm Area on 9/24/12.
3. Grab groundwater sample collected from boring SB18 at the golf course on 7/3/13.
4. Grab groundwater sample collected from boring B19 in the former UST case area in May 2011.
5. Grab groundwater sample collected from boring SB13 in the Wash Rack area on 9/26/12.
6. Grab groundwater sample collected from boring B11 in the Tank Farm Area in May 2011.
7. All groundwater samples that were analyzed for motor oil or oil were not reported to have
concentrations present above the laboratory reporting limits.
IV. CLOSURE
Does completed corrective action protect existing beneficial uses per the Regional Board Basin Plan?
Yes
Does completed corrective action protect potential beneficial uses per the Regional Board Basin Plan?
Yes
Does corrective action protect public health for current land use? Environmental Health Department staff
does not make specific determinations concerning public health risk. However, it does not appear that
the release would present a significant risk to human health.
Site Management Requirements: The site is developed with a municipal airport with runway, airplane tie -
down areas, an FAA control tower, a terminal building, several airplane hangars, repair shops and offices.
Residual contamination both in soil and groundwater remains at the site that could pose an unacceptable
risk under certain site development activities such as site grading, excavation, or the installation of water
wells. Therefore, the impact of the disturbance of any residual contamination or the installation of water
well(s) in the vicinity of the residual contamination shall be assessed and appropriate action taken so that
there is no significant impact to human health, safety, or the environment. This could necessitate
additional sampling, health risk assessment, and mitigation measures. DEH and the appropriate planning
and building department shall be notified prior to any changes in land use, grading activities, excavation,
and installation of water wells. This notification shall include a statement that residual contamination
exists on the property and list all mitigation actions, if any, necessary to ensure compliance with this site
management requirement. The levels of residual contamination and any associated site risk are
expected to reduce with time.
Should corrective action be reviewed if land use changes? Yes; See Site Management Requirements
Number of Wells Commissioned: 0
Number of Wells
Decommissioned: 0
Number of Wells Retained: 0
List Enforcement Actions Taken: None.
List Enforcement Actions Rescinded: None.
V. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, DATA, ETC.
Site History:
The site (102 acres in size) is developed with a municipal airport with runway, airplane tie -down areas, an
FAA control tower, a terminal building, several airplane hangars, repair shops and offices. The site has
been developed as an airport since 1934. From 1934 through the early 1950s, the airport runway was
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located on the parcel to the west which is the current location of the Palo Alto Golf Course. Several
buildings associated with the airport were located on the southwest portion of the Site. Vacant
marshlands, ponds, levees, and drainage channels occupied the northern and eastern areas of the Site.
The airport was dosed to the public for several years in the early 1940s during World War II. It was
reported that people familiar with the history of the airport indicated that it was likely used as an
emergency or back-up runway, and possibly as a training facility during that time. By 1956, the airport had
reopened to the public and the runway was moved to its current location. Over the next 20 years, the Site
was gradually filled in and developed with additional buildings and paved airplane tie -down areas. The
major buildings and paved tie -down areas appear to have been constructed at the Site by 1982. The Site
does not appear to have changed significantly since 1993.
In 2009, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I) was completed for the site. The Phase I
identified several recognized environmental conditions at the site and recommended conducting a Phase
II Investigation.
Tank Farm
This is where above ground storage tanks are located and are used by refueling businesses to store
gasoline, aviation gasoline and diesel fuel. The fuel is loaded from these tanks into tanker trucks that
dispense fuel around the property. There are 3 known reported releases in this area.
2011 — In May, Borings B10 through B12 were advanced adjacent to the Tank Farm. 10 soil samples
were collected and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 1,700 parts per million (ppm) Total
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) as Gasoline (TPHg), 160 ppm TPH as Diesel (TPHd), 210 ppm TPH as
Motor Oil (TPHmo), 0.0028 ppm Benzene, 11 ppm Ethylbenzene, 35 ppm Xylenes, 5.7 ppm
Naphthalene, and 0.72 ppm Methyl tert Butyl Ether (MtBE).
Grab groundwater samples were collected and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 460 parts
per billion (ppb) TPHg, 5.4 ppb Ethylbenzene, 17.1 ppb Xylenes, 21 ppb MtBE, 1 ppb Naphthalene, and
9.3 ppb TBA.
2012 — In September, 4 soil borings (SB1 B through SB4) were advanced in this area. Boring SB1A was
abandoned after encountering an obstruction at 32 -inches. 9 soil samples were collected and reported to
contain maximum concentrations of 1,050 ppm TPHg, 71.6 ppm TPHd, 600 ppm TPHmo, and low to non -
detectable concentrations of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
2013 — In July, 2 soil borings (SB17 and SB18) were advanced to 10-12 ft bgs on the golf course property
immediately west of the tank farm and 2 soil borings (SB19 and SB20) were advanced east of the tank
farm. The investigation was conducted because an open channel creek was identified west of the tank
farm. The channel creek flows into a concrete drainage pipe located under the Tank Farm. Actual flow
direction of the creek is not known, but it could act as a preferential pathway.
6 soil samples were collected from the borings and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 1,060
ppm TPHmo, 8.81 ppm TPHg, 0.0545 ppm Acetone, and 0.0183 ppm MEK.
Groundwater only entered borings SB17 and SB18 (on the golf course property) in sufficient quantity for
grab groundwater samples to be collected. The samples were reported to have maximum concentrations
of 28.5 ppb TPHg, 213 ppb TPHd, 188 ppb TPHmo, 366 ppb TPH as Kerosene (TPHk), and low to non -
detectable concentrations of VOCs.
With these additional borings, the impact to soil and groundwater in the Tank Farm area appears to be
defined. The highest concentrations were found in borings advanced closest to the Tank Farm on the
eastern side.
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Fuel Island
The Fuel Island is connected by underground pipes to the Tank Farm. It is a self-service fueling station
for use by private plane owners.
2011 — In May, 2 borings (B13 and B22) were advanced near the fuel island and boring B14 was
advanced along the piping from the Tank Farm to the Fuel Island. 6 soil samples were collected and
reported to contain maximum concentrations of 5,200 ppm TPHmo and all other constituents were not
reported to be present above the laboratory reporting limits. The 1 ft bgs soil sample from Boring B22 was
also analyzed for metals, which were detected.
Grab groundwater samples were collected and were not reported to have concentrations of the tested
constituents present above the laboratory reporting limits.
2012 — In September, 5 soil borings (SB5 through SB9) were advanced around the fuel island and boring
SB10 was advanced along the piping from the Tank Farm to the fuel island. 13 soil samples were
collected and reported to have maximum concentrations of 1,750 ppm TPHmo, 0.311 ppm TPHg, and low
to non -detectable concentrations of VOCs.
Former Hazardous Materials Storage Areas
2011 — In May, Boring B15 was advanced near the former hazardous materials storage areas located on
the western portion of the site near the Tank Farm. 2 soil samples and two grab groundwater samples
were collected and were not reported to have concentrations of the Constituents of Concern (COCs)
present above the laboratory reporting limits.
Storage and Waste Oil Collection Storage Shed
2011 — In May, Boring B16 was advanced near this shed on the southeastern portion of the site. 2 soil
samples were collected and reported to have maximum concentrations of 2 ppm TPH as aviation
gasoline (TPHav) and 46 ppm TPHmo.
2012 — In September, boring SB16 was advanced in this area. 2 soil samples were collected and were
reported to have low concentrations of TPHd, TPHmo and Acetone.
Former Underground Storage Tank (UST)
This area was a Leaking Underground Storage Tank Case (05S2W32E01f), which was granted case
closure on March 12, 2013.
2011 — In May, Borings B17 through B21 were advanced near the former UST and former above ground
storage tank (AST) and boring B24 was advanced near the former waste oil UST. 12 soil samples were
collected and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 4.1 ppm TPHav, 180 ppm TPHmo, and
metals. The samples were not reported to have VOCs, other than isopropyl benzene (0.011 ppm),
present above the laboratory reporting limits.
Grab groundwater samples were collected and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 1,200 ppb
TPHav, 9.9 ppb TBA, and metals.
Wash Rack Sump
2011 — In May, Boring B25 was advanced in the area of the Wash Rack Sump. 2 soil samples were
collected and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 5,900 ppm TPHmo, 0.018 ppm DDE, and
0.0075 ppm Alpha -Chlordane, and metals. TPHg, TPHav, TPHd, VOCs and Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs) were not reported to be present above the laboratory reporting limits.
5
The grab groundwater sample collected from B25 was not reported to have concentrations of TPHg,
TPHav, TPHd, TPHmo and VOCs present above the laboratory reporting limits. This sample was not
analyzed for metals.
2012 — In September, 5 borings (SB11 through SB15) were advanced in this area and reported to have
maximum concentrations of 35.5 ppm TPHd, 254 ppm TPHmo, 0.239 ppm Acetone, and 0.0447 ppm
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).
Grab groundwater samples were collected from the borings and were reported to have low concentrations
of Acetone and MEK.
General Airport Property
There is a longstanding practice at airports to discharge small quantities of fuel to the ground surface
during pre-flight inspections as noted in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (May 1, 2009).
2011 — In May, Borings B1 through B9 were advanced in and around the aircraft repair, maintenance and
hangars. 18 soil samples were collected and reported to have maximum concentrations of 1.1 ppm TPHg,
16 ppm TPHd, 1,600 ppm TPHmo, 0.0015 ppm Alpha -Chlordane, and metals.
Grab groundwater samples were collected and reported to contain maximum concentrations of 190 ppb
TPHmo, 2.6 ppb Naphthalene, 13 ppb Tert Butyl Alcohol (TBA), and metals.
Borings B26 through B31 and boring B23 were advanced throughout the tarmac portions of the site
where oil leaks, accidental releases and intentional fuel discharges related to general airplane parking
and mobile refueling practices may have occurred. 14 soil samples were collected and reported to contain
maximum concentrations of 17 ppm TPHd, 240 ppm TPHmo, 0.0013 ppm heptachlor epoxide, and
metals.
Grab groundwater samples were collected from these borings and were only reported to contain up to 4.2
ppb Naphthalene and 11 ppb TBA. All other constituents were not reported to be present above the
laboratory reporting limits.
Fingerprinting of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
2012 — In September, 2 soil samples (SB2-1.5 and SB3-1.5) and 2 groundwater samples (SB3-GW and
SB4-GW) were submitted for fuel fingerprinting. Samples of TPHg, TPHd, Jet Fuel and Aviation Gas were
supplied to the laboratory for comparison with the samples. The soil samples were reported to have
hydrocarbons similar to the TPHav sample. There were insufficient hydrocarbons present in SB4-GW to
fingerprint. The other groundwater sample was reported to have low molecular peaks consistent with
TPHav and TPHg.
Considerations and/or Variances:
The site is developed as a municipal airport and has been since around 1934. It is unlikely that the site
usage will change in the future. Through these investigations, low concentrations of contaminants were
identified across the general airport property in both soil and groundwater.
The site includes a Leaking Underground Storage Tank case, which was granted case closure on March
12, 2013. In the case closure, it documents the residual contamination that remains in soil and
groundwater in this area.
More significant contamination was found in soil and groundwater in the area of the Tank Farm and the
Fuel Island and the Wash Rack Sump. The extent of contamination in these areas appears to be limited.
Additionally, the activities that may have caused the contamination (fuel dispensing and plane washing)
continue at the site in these areas. The site is underlain by approximately 14 feet of lean clay, which
would minimize the likelihood of migration of the contamination.
6
VI. CLOSURE CRITERIA
Pollutant Sources are Identified and Evaluated and the Site is Adequately Characterized:
The site is currently developed with a municipal airport with runway, airplane tie -down areas, an FAA
control tower, a terminal building, several airplane hangars, repair shops and offices. Portions of the site
have been used as an airport since 1934. The airport has been reconfigured and expanded since that
time. The site is adequately characterized through several phases of soil and groundwater investigations.
Exposure Pathways, Receptors, and Potential Risks, Threats, and Other Environmental Concerns are
Identified and Assessed:
Nearby receptors were identified, and exposure pathways such as direct contact, inhalation and ingestion
of contaminants in soil and groundwater were investigated and assessed through soil and groundwater
sampling and testing.
Pollutant Sources are Remediated to the Extent Feasible:
Remediation was not conducted at the site.
Unacceptable Risks to Human Health, Ecological Health, and Sensitive Receptors, Considering Current
and Future Land and Water Uses, are Mitigated:
The residual contamination in soil and groundwater at the site does not pose unacceptable risks to
human health. TPHg, TPH(av gas), Benzene, MtBE, and TBA concentrations in groundwater are slightly
above the Regional Water Quality Control Board's groundwater screening levels for drinking water.
Based on the results of the groundwater sampling, TPHg, TPH(av gas), Benzene, MtBE and TBA
concentrations in groundwater at the site are not a risk to indoor air.
The residual TPHg, TPHd, TPH(av gas), TPHk, TPHmo, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes, MtBE, and Alpha
Chlordane in soil are confined to depths of at least 1 ft bgs and the site is paved with asphalt or concrete;
and therefore they do not pose a direct contact, inhalation and ingestion risk to human receptors.
Unacceptable Threats to Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, Considering Existing and Potential
Beneficial Uses, are Mitigated:
The residual contamination in soil and groundwater at the site do not pose an unacceptable risk to
groundwater and surface water resources. It is likely that the concentration of contaminants will decrease
by natural processes over time.
Conclusion:
The Department of Environmental Health believes that the residual soil and groundwater contamination at
the site does not pose a continuing, significant threat to groundwater resources, human health, or the
environment. Regional Water Quality Control Board objectives have not been compromised. The
investigation was performed in accordance with state and local guidelines. The Department of
Environmental Health recommends that this site be closed.
7
VII. LOCAL AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE DATA
Prepared by: Lani Lee
Title: Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist
Signature:
Date: November 19, 2013
Reviewed by: Gerald O'Regan, PG
Title: Environmental,v Health Geologist
Signature: / —.
Date: A/0i vvv.(eb )3 Lug
Approved by: Michael Ballle •
-Title: Program Manager
Signature:
Date: 1/14(17/1
/47,'"'----------
This closure approval is based upon the a�'gable information and with the provision that the information provided to this agency
was accurate and representative of site ditions. The file for this case can be reviewed online at
http://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/
Attachments:
1. Site Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Soil Analytical Data
4. Groundwater Analytical Data
This document and the related Case Closure Letter shall be retained by the lead agency as part of the
official site file.
8
SOURCES:
USGS 73 MINUTE
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS —
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
QUADRANGLE, 1991 AND
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA
QUADRANGLE, 1991
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Civil Air Patrol Bulldln
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Approximate Location
of Former ASTs
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Station
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Pato Alto Wastewater
- Treatment Plan
SITE BOUNDARY
Storage She -s and ti
Waste Oil Collection
LEGEND:
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0 150 300
Scale (Feet)
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SOIL BORING LOCATOR (STANTEC 2012)
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2
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DATE
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SB-12
B-25 •
SB-14 O
PROPERTY LINE
WASH RACK SUMP AREA SOIL BORING LOCATION
(NORTHGATE 2011)
WASH RACK SUMP AREA SOIL BORING LOCATION
(STANTEC 2012)
0
50
100
APPROXIMATE SCALE (FEET)
D
Stantec
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LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 95032
PHONE (408) 356-6124 FAX (408) 356-6138
FOR:
ADDITIONAL SITE ASSESSMENT
PALO ALTO AIRPORT
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
JOB NUMBER:
185702539
DRAWN BY:
KM
WASH RACK SUMP AREA
WITH SOIL BORING LOCATIONS
CHECKED BY:
GM
APPROVED BY:
GM
FIGURE:
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DATE:
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PROPERTY
PROPERTY LINE
TANK FARM AREA SOIL BORING LOCATION
(NORTHGATE 2011)
TANK FARM AREA SOIL BORING LOCATION
(STANTEC 2012/2013)
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF CONCRETE DRAINAGE PIPE
0
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ROY-AERO ENTERPRISES
1901 EMBARCADERO ROAD
50
100
APPROXIMATE SCALE (FEET)
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Stantec
15575 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD, BLDG C
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 95032
PHONE (408) 356-6124 FAX 1408) 356-6138
FOR:
FOLLOW UP TANK FARM INVESTIGATION
PALO ALTO AIRPORT
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
TANK FARM AREA
WITH SOIL AND GRAB GROUNDWATER
SAMPLING LOCATIONS
FIGURE:
3
JOB NUMBER:
185702539
DRAWN BY:
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CHECKED BY:
GM
APPROVED BY:
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DATE:
08/05/13
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SUBLEASE AREA:
ROY-AERO ENTERPRISES
1901 EMBARCADERO ROAD
HANGAR
BUILDINGS
PROPERTY LINE
B-22 • SELF-SERVICE FUELING STATION AREA
SOIL BORING LOCATION
(NORTHGATE 2011)
SELF-SERVICE FUELING STATION AREA
SOIL BORING LOCATION
(STANTEC 2012)
SB-7
Stantec
15575 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD, BLDG C
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 95032
PHONE (408) 356.6124 FAX (408) 356-6138
0
SELF-SERVICE
FUELING STATION
50
SF3-7
100
FOR:
ADDITIONAL SITE ASSESSMENT
PALO ALTO AIRPORT
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
JOB NUMBER:
185702539
DRAWN BY:
KM
APPROXIMATE SCALE (FEET)
SELF-SERVICE FUELING STATION AREA
WITH SOIL BORING LOCATIONS
CHECKED BY:
GM
APPROVED BY:
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FIGURE:
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DATE:
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TABLE 2
Soil Sample Analytical Res ults - TPH, VOCs, Pesticides, and PCBs
Soil Sample ID
ANALYTE
Total Petroleum Hydrocarb ons
Volatile Organic C ompou nds
Organochlorme Pesticides
PCBs
Sample Depth
e
o
to
px
e
w
G
a2
m`
F V
a
WxW
F
m
F
Benze ne
r
=
F!
0
0
W
n
E
T
m
Isopr opyl Be nze ne
E
e
e
a
.0
.0
..
=
E
F
a_
8
2
"=
b
-5. .
Z
O
`
i
0
w
A
alpha -Chl ord ane
Heptachlor Epoxide
e
_
a
n.
S
m
ii
µ8/k8
µg/kg
mpjkg
mg/kg
Ng/kg
µ8%k8
µIke
µte/ g
Peke
NS/k8
NS/kg
N ,ikt .
Ng/kg
µ8/k8
14_12
Ng/kg
fVcg
NBtkg
YBik4
fie,/kg
mg/kg
0-1-1.0
1.0
< I00
<100
<2.0
6 .5
-
--
-
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
-
<2 .0
<2.0
<2.0
ND
ND
0-1-7.0
7. 0
<98
<98
<2.0
<4.0
<9 .8
<9.8
<9.8
<14.7
<9.8
<9.8
<9.8
<9.8
<9.8
<9.8
<9,8
ND
-
--
-
-
0-2-1.0
1.0
<98
< 98
<4.0
41
<9.8
<9,8
<9 .8
<14.7
4 .8
<9.8
<9.8
<9.8
<9.8
<9 ,8
<9.8
ND
-
--
-
-
--
B-2.5.0
5.0
<100
- <100
Q,0
17
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
<1 .9
<1.4
<1.3
ND
ND
0-3-1.0
1. 0
<80
<80
< 2. 0
8.5
<8 .0
<8.0
<8.0
<12.0
4.0
<8.0
<8 .0
<8.0
<8.0
<8.0
<8.0
ND
<1 .9
1.5J
<1 .3
ND
ND
0-3.5.0
5.0
<100
<100
Q.0
9.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
--
0-4-1. 0
1.0
630 °
< 92
6.1'
<4.0
<9.2
<92
<9.2
<13 .0
<9 .2
<9.2
<9.2
<9,2
<9.2
<9.2
<9 .2
ND
<2.0
<2 .0
<2.0
ND
ND
8-4-4.5
4. 5
1.100 °
<100
< 2.0
<4.0
<10
<10
<10
<15,2
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
NI)
-
-
-
-
-
0-5-15
1.5
<81
<81
<2.0
<4. 0
<8.1
<8.1
<8.1
<12.2
<8.1
<8 .1
<8.1
<8.1
<8.1
<8.1
4.1
ND
-
-
-
-
-
0-5-7. 0
7.0
<100
< 100
<2. 0
<4.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
--
-
-
<20
<2.0
<2 ,0
ND
ND
Bfi-1. 0
1. 0
<90
<90
16'''
36
<9.0
<9 .0
<9.0
<13.5
<9.0
<9.0
<9.0
<9.0
<9.0
<9.0
<9.0
ND
-
-
-
-
-
0-6-6.0
6.0
<95
<95
<2. 0
<4.0
<9.5
<9 .5
4.5
<14.3
<9.5
<9.5
<9.5
<9.5
<9.5
<9.5
<9 .5
ND
<2.0
<2.0
<2.0
ND
ND
0-7.1.0
1,0
<87
<87
<2. 0
11
<8. 7
<8.7
<8.7
<13.1
<8 .7
4.7
<8 .7
<8.7
<8.7
4 .7
<8 .7
ND
<4.8
<3,6
<3.2
ND
ND
0-7-75
7. 5
<140
<140
<2.0
<4.0
<14
<14
<14
<20 .8
<14
<14
<14
<14
<14
<14
<14
ND
-
-
--
--
-
B-8-1.0
1.0
<83
<83
<60
1, 600
< 1.3
4. 3
<8.3
<12.5
<83
<8 .3
<8.3
4.3
<8.3
4.3
<8,3
ND
-
-
-
-
ND
B-8-4.5
4.5
<100
<100
Q. 0
22
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
<1 .9
<1.4
<1 .3
ND
ND
B-9-1. 0
1.0
< 100
<100
< 2,0
<4. 0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
<4,8
<3.6
<3.2
ND
ND
8-9.7.0
7. 0
<100
<100
<2.0
<4.0
<10
< 10
<10
<15.2
<I0
<10
<10
<10
<10
40
<10
ND
-
-
--
--
-
8-10-1.0
1.0
<97
<97
<4.0
35
<9. 7
< 9.7
<9.7
<14.6
<9.7
<9 .7
<9.7
<9.7
<9.7
<9.7
<9.7
ND
-
-
-
-
-
0-10.65
6. 5
<100
<100
<2.0
<4.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
--
-
-
--
-
- -
-
8-11-1. 0
1.0
1,700,000
<17,000
160'
210
<1,000
<1,000
11,000
35,000
<1,000
1,300
5,600
9,100
26,000
1,100
5,700
ND
-
--
-
-
-
0-11.12.0
12.0
1,100
<110
2. 2'
<4. 0
2. 8 J
<11
20
57.6'
72
1 .6 J
6.9 J
13
42
<11
20
ND
--
-
-
-
-
B-12-1.0
1.0
<89
419
38 2
62 2
<8.9
4.9
<8.9
<13. 4
<8 .9
<8 .9
<8.9
<8 .9
<8.9
<8.9
<8.9
ND
-
--
-
-
-
8-12-7.0
7. 0
<100
<100
<2.0
<4. 0
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
--
-
-
B-13-15
1.5
<100
<100
<120
4,400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ND
B-13.7.0
7. 0
<110
<110
<2.0
<4. 0
<11
<11
<11
< 16.4
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
ND
-
--
-
-
-
8-14.1. 0
1. 0
<84
<84
<4.0
30
<8A
<8.4
<8.4
<12. 6
< 84
<8 .4
<8.4
<8 .4
<8.4
<8.4
<8 .4
ND
-
-
-
-
-
8-147. 0
7. 0
42
<82
<2.0
<4, 0
<15
<15
<15
<22.6
<15
<15
<15
<15
<15
<15
<15
141)
-
-
--
-
--
' B-15-1. 0
1.0
<86
<86
<2.0
<4.0
<8.6
<8.6
<8.6
<12.9
<8. 6
4.6
4 .6
<8.6
<8 .6
<8 .6
4.6
ND
<2.0
<2 .0
<2.0
ND
NI)
B-15-7.0
7. 0
<110
<110
< 2.0
<4.0
<11
<I1
<11
<16.5
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
41
<11
14D
<2 .0
<2.0
<2.0
ND
ND
0-16-1.0
1.0
< 84
2,000°
< 2.0
4.4
<8.4
4. 4
4.4
<12.6
<8. 4
<8.4
4,4
4 .4
<8 .4
<8.4
4 .4
141)
<2.0
<2 .0
<2 ,0
ND
ND
B-16-7.0
7.0
<110
<110
<2.0
46
<11
<11
<11
<16,3
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
<II
<11
ND
<20
<20
<20
ND
ND
Phase II Enviro nmental Site Assessment
Palo Alto Airpo rt
Palo Alto. California
1 of 3
August 1.2011
TABLE 2
Soil Sample A nalytical Res ults - TPH, VOCs, Pesticides, a nd PCBs
Soil Sample ID
ANALYTE
T otal Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Volatile Organic Compou nds
Organochlorine Pesticides
PCBs
V
a
e.
F
e
:
<
2..°.
F. F V
d
t5
e
F
O
E1
c
F
Y
W
B
it
X
W
i
Isopropyl Benze ne
e
4.1
c
0
0
.` c
1
E
E
.�,
0
.0
E
F
.�.
g
-
y.
a
e
1
Z
Other V OCs
G
alpha -Chlorda ne 1
W
-
S1
v
CF .
Q
i
Sample D epth
µg/kg
pg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
ftg/kg
13g/kg
13g/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
µ0/kg
µg/kg
pg/kg
µF/kg
µ8A6
µ6' /'g
mg/kg
B-17-1.0
1. 0
< 100
<100
<2 .0
27
--
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-_
-
--
-
-
-
--
-
-
B-17-7. 0
7. 0
<100
<100
<2.0
4.3
--
-
-
-
-_
--
-
-
--
--
-
-
-
--
-
--
-
B-18-1. 0
1. 0
<110
<110
<2.0
<4 .0
<11
<11
<11
<16 .4
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
<11
ND
--
-
--
--
--
B-18-6. 5
6.5
<100
<100
<2. 0
<4.0
-
-
__
__
_-
__
-
-
-
-
--
-
__
-
-_
-
-
B-19-3.0
3.0
<500
4,100
<2.0
6.8'
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
--
0. 19-7.5
7.5
<100
<100
<2.0
<4.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
_
11-20-2. 0
2.D
<500
2,200
<2.0
12'
<9,0
<9.8
<9.1
<14 .7
<9.8
11
<9 .8
<9.0
<9 .8
<9.8
<9.8
ND
-•
-
--
--
-
B-20-7. 0
7. 0
< 500
2,250
<2. 0
<4.0
<50
<50
<50
<75
<50
<50
<50
<50
<50
<50
<50
ND
-
-
-
-
-
0-21-1.0
1.0
< 91
<91
<20
180
<9.1
<9.1
<9.1
<13 .7
<9.1
<9.1
<9 .1
<9.1
<9 .1
<9.1
<9.1
ND
--
--
-
--
•-
B-21-7. 0
7. 0
< 100
<100
<2.0
<4.0
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
..
-
-
-
-
-
B-22-1. 0
1. 0
<97
<97
<240
5,200
<9,7
<9.7
<9.7
<14.6
<9.7
<9.7
<9.7
<9.7
<9 .7
<9 .7
<9.7
ND
-
-
-
-
ND
B-22-7.0
7.0
<120
<120
<2.0
<4.0
<12
<12
<12
<18 .2
<12
<12
<12
<12
<12
<12
<12
ND
<2.0
<2.0
<2.0
ND
ND
B-23-1. 0
1.0
<100
< 100
< 2.0
13
< 10
<10
<10
<15 .0
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
ND
<8 .0
<8 .0
<8 .0
ND
ND
B-23-4.5
4. 5
<100
< 100
<2. 0
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
--
-
--
-
-
-
8-24-1. 0
1.0
<100
< 100
<2.0
<4. 0
-
-
--
--
-
-
--
--
-
--
--
-
<2.0
<2 .0
<2 .0
ND
ND
B-24-3.0
3.0
<82
<82
--
--
< t. 2
<8.2
<8.2
<12.3
<8.2
<8 .2
<8 .2
<8.2
<8 .2
<B.2
<8.2
ND
-
-_
-
--
--
B-24-4.5
4.5
<100
<100
<2.0
<4. 0
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
B-25.1.0
1. 0
<100
<100
<180
5,900
-
-
--
-
--
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
--
-
--
ND
B-25-4.5
4.5
<95
<95
<4. 0
110
< 9. 5
<9,5
< 9.5
<14 .3
<9.5
<9 .5
<9 .5
<9.5
<9.5
<9.5
<9.5
ND
18 J
7.5 J
<63
ND
ND
B-26-1.0
1.0
<77
<77
<2. 0
<4.0
<7.7
<7.7
<7.7
<11.6
<7.7
<7.7
<7.7
<7 .7
<7 .7
<7.7
<7 ,7
ND
<2.0
<2 .0
<2.0
ND
ND
B-26.6. 0
6. 0
<190
<100
<2.0
<4. 0
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-27-0.5
0.5
<100
<100
<2.0
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
<1.9
<1.4
1 .3
N13
ND
B-27-4.0
4.0
<92
<92
17 r
240
< 9.2
<9. 2
<9.2
<13.8
<9.2
<9.2
<9 .2
<9 .2
<9 .2
<9.2
<9 .2
ND
-
-
-
-
-
B-28-1.0
1.0
<100
< 100
<2.0
14
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
B-28-4.0
4.0
<92
<92
<2.0
5,6
<9. 2
<9.2
<9.2
< 13.8
<9.2
<9.2
<9.2
<9 .2
<9.2
<9 .2
<9.2
ND
<2.0
<2.0
<2.0
ND
ND
8-29-1.0
1. 0
<70
<70
<2. 0
50
<7.0 .
< 7.0
<7. 0
<10.5
<7.0
<7 .0
<7.0
<7.0
<7.0
<7.0
<7 .0
ND
<9.5
<7.2
<6.3
ND
ND
B-29-5.0
5.0
<100
<100
<2.0
17
-
-
--
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
--
--
-
-
--
-
8-30-1.0
1.0
<78
<78
<2. 0
<4.0
<7. 8
< 7.8
<7.8
<11.7
<7.8
<7.8
<7.8
<7.8
<7.8
4 .8
<7.8
ND
<2 .0
<2 ,0
<2 .0
ND
ND
B-30-2.0
2.0
< 100
<100
<2.0
<4.0
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-_
-.
-
-
_-
-
-
-
-
-
B-31-1.0
1. 0
<I00
< 1(10
4. 8'
10'
-
-
-
-
-
-•
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
B-31-6.0
6.0
<100
< I00
<2.0
<4. 0
<10
< 10
<10
<15.2
<10
<10
<10
<I0
<10
<10
<10
ND
<2.0
<2 .0
«2.0
ND
ND
Regulatory Standards
RWQC B ESL -Tier 1
03,000
' 83,000
83
370
44
2,900
2, 300
2,300
23
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
1,300
na
1,700
440
14
nn
no
RWQCB ESL - Commercial/ lndusteial
83, 000
93,000
83
2,500
44
2,900
3,300
2,300
23
ne
ne
ne
ne
an
2,800
na
4,000
1,700
14
nn
na
RWQCB ESL - L eaching C on cerns
83,000
83,000
83
ne
44
29,000
3,300
2,300
23
no
ne
ne
ne
ne
3,400
na
11,000
150
14
na
na
TTLC
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
ne
na
1.000
2,500
ne
no
00
Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessment
Palo Alto Airport
Pa lo A lto. Ca lt%mhn
2 of
August 1.2011
TABLE 2
Soil Sample A nalytical Results - TPH, VOCs, Pesticides, and PCBs
Soil Sample ID
Smnole Depth
ANALYTE
Total Petrole um Hydrocarbons
Volatile Orga nic Compounds
Organochlonne Pesticide
P CBs
ITPH as Gasoline
S
4
m i
S iit
F U
TPH as Di esel
P
m
5
r
,°,
sb
'
F
B
n
a
W
e
'
I,'
S
m
_
E
ci
e
.•
c
ti
e
a
g
6
F
4
]3R-Trimethy@e oze1
a
L
y'
e
-
t
$
Z
Other VOCs
w
CI
<
2
a
1
Heptachl or Epoxidel
B
v
rL
.ae
O
pg/kg
pg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pp/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
og/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
µW/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
pg/kg
mg/kg
NOTES
mg/kg: milligrams per kilogram (pods per million )
pg/kg, micrograms per kilogr am (pons per Killion )
TPH : Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
PCB: Polychlorinated Biphenyle
<: N ot detected at or abov e the indicated labo ra to ry method reporting limit
—: Nol tested
ND: No t detec ted above the laboratory metho d rapn rbug limit: limits vary by co mpound
0e: No t established
n e: Not applicable
.1 Indic ates a va in between the method detection limit and the praetieal gtantitiolion limit an d that the reported
conenenotin n should he co nsidered as estimate d.
ESL: Tie r 1 - En viron mental Screen in g Lev el for shalin vv soil = <10 feet deep in residential land u se (RWQCB. 2008 Tonle A -I,
Commercial/Industrial - soil screening level for 'hollow sail= <(0 feet deep in co mmercial/industrial lan d use (RWQCB . 2008 T abl e A-2)
Leaching Concerns - soil screen io g leve l prote ctiv e of groun dwater that re a sourc e of drin king water AND protective of dis charge of
groundwater to a smfnce ente r an d su bsequen t impact on aquatic life (RWQCB. 2008 Table 01
TTLC. To tal Thre sho ld Limit Concentra tio n for de fining a emote as a hazardous pa ste
Phas e II Env ironmenta l Site Assessment
Pa lo Alto Air por t
Palo Alto. California
3 of3
(1) Not typical ofDiesel standard pattern
(2) N ot typiee of Diesel or motor oil standard pattern
(3) Discrete hy dmcarho n peaks present within the motor nil gruntitiation range
(dl Unkmarvn hvdrocnfien peaks pr ese nt within the motor oil quontitintion mage
(5) Reported value is the result of contributio n from hydr oc arb ons heavier than requested f uel in ra nge of C5 -C12 quantified as gasoli ne
(possibly s mddord solvent)
(6) Sample chromatogram match Aviation gas patter n (possibly aged A viation gas). Reported vvlo n i ncludes amount of heavier hydrocarbons
Willi,/ range of C5 -C12 quantified as Gasoline
(7) sop-vylene reported at 56 pg/kg, o-nt'le ne reported at 1.6 pg/kg and .3 -flagged
August 1. 2011
TABLE 3
Soil Sample Analytical Results - Metals
Soil Sample ID
Snmple Depth
ANALYTE
P
g
4
e
E
.1
E
_
e
a
e
e
.0
n
o
o.
a
d
Merc ury
2.
o
-
E
.�
°'
En
L
i
0
=
a
a
c
`e
il
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg" ..
mg/kg
mg' g
mg/k:
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/k9
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
mg/kg
B-1-1.0
1 .0
5 .4
9 .3
46
<2.0
<1.0
50
16
52
19
<0.10
<5.0
53
<5.0
2.9
<5.0
54
75
B-2-1.0
1 .0
8 .9
4.6
47
<2.0
1.0
62
18
63
15
<0 .10
<5.0
44
<5.0
7 .4
<5 .0
79
66
B-3-5.0
5 .0
<5 .0
3.6
160
<2,0
13
27
12
25
11
<0.10
<5.0
62
<5.0
<1.0
<5.0
29
83
B-4-1.0
1.0
<5.0
5.4
160
<2.0
<1.0
27
7 .9
26
7 .1
<0,10
<5 .0
35
<5.0
<1 .0
<5 .0
34
55
B-5-7. 0
7.0
<5.0
4 .2
61
<2 .0
<1.0
28
7.1
18
7.2
<0.10
<5.0
34
<5.0
<1.0
<5 .0
28
37
B-6-6. 0
6.0
<5,0
3.1
21
<2 .0
<1.0
34
7.4
11
4.7
<0.10
<5 .0
41
<5.0
<1.0
<5 .0
34
36
B-7-7. 5
7.5
<5.0
3.3
18
<2.0
<1.0
37
7.3
15
5.0
<0.10
<5,0
39
<5.0
<1.0
<5.0
28
36
11.8.1.0
1. 0
<5.0
3.7
250
<2,0
<1.0
16
<5.0
15
1 .0
0 .18
<5.0
25
<5.0
1 .5
<5.0
24
25
B-9-1.0
1.0
<5,0
3 .6
47
<2 .0
<1.0
49
13
32
9 .9
<0.10
<5.0
42
<5.0
3 .5
<5.0
55
56
11-15-1.0
1. 0
<5. 0
7.8
51
<2.0
1.0
58
17
30
12
<0.10
5 .1
66
<5.0
<1,0
<5.0
52
75
11-15-7.0
7.0
<5.0
4.3
36
<2.0
<1.0
33
6.1
23
5.7
<0.10
5 .4
38
<5 .0
<1.0
<5.0
37
59
11-16-1.0
1. 0
<5. 0
4.8
120
<2 .0
<1.0
59
9 .9
32
7.9
<0 .10
<5.0
49
<5 .0
2 .3
<5.0
51
91
11-16-7.0
7. 0
13
1.9
89
<2.0
<1.0
91
26
44
7.4
<0.10
<5.0
71
<5.0
8.5
<5.0
100
45
11-224 .0
1. 0
<5.0
2.8
450
<2 .0
<1 .0
34
9 .9
15
<1 .0
<0.10
<5.0
55
<5.0
1 .4
<5 .0
25
26
B-234 5
4. 5
< 5.0
6.4
64
<2 .0
<1.0
44
10
27
11
<0.10
<5 .0
46
<5.0
<1.0
<5.0
44
50
B-24-1. 0
1. 0
36
6. 9
13
<2 .0
<1.0
120
36
68
1.9
<0 ,10
<5 .0
79
<5.0
24
<5.0
140
59
11-25-4.5
4.5
< 5. 0
2. 5
92
<2.0
<1.0
18
<5 .0
13
4.5
<0.10
<5.0
19
<5.0
1 .5
<5.0
22
25
B-26-1.0
1.0
16
4.2
94
<2.0
<1.0
110
22
47
4 .0
<0.10
<5.0
91
<5 .0
7 .3
<5 .0
89
47
11-27-4. 0
4.0
5.0
5.0
160
<2.0
<1 .0
45
12
33
18
<0 .10
<5.0
36
<5 ,0
3.6
<5 .0
51
51
11-28-1.0
1. 0
<5. 0
9.9
49
<2. 0
<1.0
48
14
26
20
0 .12
<5.0
56
<5.0
<1.0
<5.0
43
64
11-29-5,0
5.0
< 5. 0
8. 1
38
< 2.0
1.7
51
10
30
21
0.36
<5.0
53
<5 .0
<1.0
<5.0
42
75
B-30-2.0
2. 0
<5.0
4. 3
17
<2. 0
< 1.0
42
7.1
15
5 .4
<0 .10
<5.0
40
<5 .0
<1.0
<5.0
37
42
0131-1. 0
1.0
<5.0
6. 9
44
<2.0
<1.0
45
10
31
18
0 .15
<5.0
40
<5.0
<1.0
<5.0
42
59
Regulatory Standards
RWQC B ESL - Tier 1
6.3
0.39
750
4
1.7
750
40
230
80*
1.1
40
150
10
20
1 .3
16
600
RWQCB ESL- Commercial/In dustrial
40
1.6
1,500
8
7. 4
750
80
230
320'
10
40
150
10
40
16
200
600
TTLC
500
500
10,000
75
100
2,500
8,000
2,500
1,000
20
3,500
2,000
100
500
700
2,400
5,000
NOTES
mgkg: milligrams per kilogram (parts per mi lion)
<; Not detected at of above the in dicated lab rntory method reportin g limit
,: Not tested
ND: Not detected above the laboratory method reporting limit: limits vary by compound
ne: Not established
na: Not applicable
ESL: T ier 1 - Environmen tal Screenin g Lev el for soil <10 feet deep in residen tial land nse (RWQCB, 2008 Table A-1)
* - California H uman Health Screenin g Level for residential/commercial land use established by California EPA is listed (September 2009)
Commercial/Indu strial - soil screening level for soil <10 feet dap in commercial/industrial lan d use (RWQCB, 2008 Table A -2)
TTLC: Total Threshold Limit Co ncentration for definin g a waste as a hazardous waste
Phase II Environ men tal Site Asse ssme nt
Pa lo Alto Airport
Palo Alto, California
10(1
August 1, 2011
Table 3
Current Soil Analytical Detections
Palo Alto Airport
1925 Embarcad er o Road
Palo Alto, CA
Sample Location
Sampl e ID
Date
Depth
(feel bps)
TPHA
(mg/kg)
mo
TPHylbenz e
(nigrkg)
TPH-k
(mg/kg)
TPH-0
(CB -C10)
(151,119)9)
Benzene
(pg/kg)
Tolu ene
(pg/kg)
Elhne
(pg/k
Xylene (t ot al)
(YB/k8)
Methyl T ed
B utyl Ether
(P9/150)
A ceton e
(Y9/kg)
ten-
Burylbenzerre
(Y9/k9)
Isopropyl
benzene
(Y0/k9)
n-Prapyl
benzene
(YO/k9)
M ethyle ne
chloride
(Y9/kg)
Methyl ethyl
ket one
(NH✓k9)
Tert-Amyl
Me Ether
(Y9/t9)
Ten B utyl
Alcohol
(YB/k9)
1'2'4-
Trlmethyl
benzene
(Yg/ka) ,
t,3 ,5-
Tdmethyl
be nzene
(pg,k9)9nla)
_ Tier 1 ESLifdri0UetExpoasr0 .. ..-
450 -
3 ,702
45q
850 0110 "'
...:. .270 '
210008-.
5.000 _
100.000
85500'
-'1.1E<07
- _-- NE -
NE
NE
17000
2,1E407
NE. ._ .
32E.00
-
Tle rl E9ta}Otiumethtfl9[g5cem,,,
63 .
NE :
93
_83 ,000.
44.
- 2)900'.'
5;900-
:2300
29
.600,
NE .
NE
NE
77
3;900
NE
75
NE
we
NE
- HE
LOwast:TESLfoEC0011Ter010gk1du8M81
81
2.. ..1_,
03
53;003
44 ,.
,. °{080 .;
8300.
2,500+
23
1)[10".
NE
NE
NE
77
' 3;900
NE
Tan k Farm
S9-18.7
9242012
7
<5.0
29.81
45.0 •
.50
<0.50
<050
<0 .60
<0.99
0.99
<9.9
6 .50
<0.50
<0.50
<5.0
<20
<0.50
<09
<0.99
<0.99
80. 18.12
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Notes:
Soli con centrations measured In milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and micrograms per kilo gram ( pglkg)
bge = below ground surface
TPI+d a To tal Petroleum Hydro ca rbons as die se l
TPH-ms = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons as motor o9
TPH-k = Total Petr oleum Hydrocarbo ns as kerosene
TPH-g= Total Petro leu m Hydrocarbon s as 9060 116 e
ESL = Environmental Screening Level whe re groundwa te r is a potential drinking water sourc e Ina Co mmerclelfndu strial se tting, as sa t forth by the San Francisco Bay Regi onal Wat er Quality C ontrol B oard In May 2008 (Tabl e A-2)
J = Estimated value due to the presence of multiple interfedng peaks.
The 4896190ns fo r the superscript footnotes below applicable to tables only and do not co rrelate to laboratory analytical reports:
° = Pattern more closely resembles avletlon gas standard; possible presence of lo wer concentrations of unleaded gasoline.
= Pattern resembles aviation gas standard.
°. No JetA pattern found.
° = Dleaei pattern is not pres ent; value due to multiple discre te pe aks In diesel range,
"= TPH quanNla tlan based on large Individual peek(s), pattern does not appear to be petroleum related.
1= Estimated value due to the presence of multiple Interfering peaks.
° =Value due to multiple discrete pea ks in diese l range.
= Diesel pe8em Is not present; value due to discrete pea ks In diesel ran ge .
BOLD denotes co ncentration levels at or above a ny ESL presented.
T° ble 3 Palo Afro lary e4 3OR T.5<rev.a4¢
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Table 1
Tank Farm Area Soil Analytical Results
Palo Alto Airport
1925 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA
Sample Location
Sample 1D
Date
(feat bgs)
(mg/kg)
(mg/k9)
(mg/kg)
TPH
(08 .070)
(mg/kg)
B en zene
tmglkg)
Tol uen e
(mg/kg)
Ethylb enz ene
(m929)
1C l an e
y
(t otal)
(mg/k9)
M ethylT ert
Butyl Eth er
(mg/k9)
Aceton e
(m9/kg)
tan-
Bu rylbenz ene
(mg/kg)
Iso PmPYI
benzen e
(mg/kg)
n-PTopyl
b enzene
(mg/kg)
<9/ ylen e
chloride
(mg/k g)
Methyl amyl
keton e
(mg/kg)
Tart - Amyl
Methyl
Eh e
(m9/kg)
T en Butyl
Alcohol
(mg/kg)
1,2,4-
Trimethyl
b enz ene
(m9/k9)
1,3,6 -
Trlmethyi
ben zen e
(mg/kg)
1164 .,3 FS8pipfDirad ,Ery1000re
. 1,190. .
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1.100
2400
3 .7
-_ '4;9e0
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NE__.
45
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NE
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2l'g00
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11'
8.4
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NE
NE
34
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110
NE
NE
4000 0013j94:1TSY,4i0C0007W1118(00( 1012
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500
500
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NE
34
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NE
110.-,.
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NE
SBA 8-7
9/24/2012
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<0.0099
<0 .0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.005
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<0.0099
<0.00099
<0.00099
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9/24/2012
12
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<0 .00098
0.0169 .1
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00.0098
<0.00098
<0.00090
08-2-1. 5
9/24/2012
7.5
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70.8'
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0 .0024 J
0.001 .1
<0.0048
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<0.00048
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0 .0038 J
0.0037 J
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9/24/2012
8
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<0.00049
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<0.00098
0 .0245 J
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.0049
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<0 .00049
0 .0119.1
<0.00098
<0.00098
08-2-12
9/24/2012
12
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<0.00048
<0.00048
00.00097
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00.00048
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<0.00097
<0.00097
SB-3-7.5
9/24/2012
1. 5
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<0.640
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1.930.1
1.510 J
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<0.840
<0.940
00.4
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<13
<1 .3
<1.3
08-3.7
9/242 012
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<0.050
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0 .00099
<0.00099
0.0112 J
<0.0005
<0 .0005
<0.0005
<0.005
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<0.0005
0.0467
<0.00099
<0.00099
88.4.1. 5
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<0.00049
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0.0549
<0 .00049
<0 .00049
<0 .00049
<0.0049
0.007 J
<0.00049
00 .0098
<0.00098
<0,50098
SEI-4-7
9/242 012
7
12.81
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<0.00049
<0.00049
<0 .00098
<0 .00090
0.0597
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.0049
0.0083 ,I
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<0,00098
S&17-3
7/32013
3
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149 a
8 .81 <I
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<0.00019
<0 .00019
<0.00038
<0.00038
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<0,019
<0.019
<0.19
<0.077
<0 .019
<0.38
<0.038
0.102 .1 °
58-18.4
7/3/2013
4
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55.3
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<0.049
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0 .00098
<0.00098
<0.0098
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0 .0049
<0.002
<0.00049
<0.0090
<0.00098
<0.00090
09-19-1. 5
7/3/2013
1.5
<50
7,060
<50
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<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0 .00099
<0.00099
0 .0371 J
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0.0005
<0 .005
0.0047.1
<0.0005
<0 .0099
<0.00099
<0.00099
SB-19-4
7/3/2013
4
<4.9
52.9
d.9
0.463 `
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0 .00049
<0.00098
<0 .00098
0.0545
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.00049
<0.0049
0.0088 J
<0.00049
<0.0090
<0.00098
<0.00098
56-20.4
7/312013
4
<5.0
< 9.9
< 5.0
<0.048
<0.00048
<0 .00048
<0 .00040
<0.00097
<0 .00097
<0,0097
<0,00048
<0 .00048
<0.00048
<0 .0048
<0.0019
<0.00048
<0 .0097
<0.00097
<0.00067
S&205
7/32013
5
<4. 9
65. 1
< 4.9
0,211 °
<0.00049
<0.001349
<0 .00049
<0.00097
40,00097
0.0841
<0.00049
<0 .00049
<0 .00049
00.0049
0.0183.1
<0 .00049
<0.0097
00.00097
<0 .00097
Notes:
Soil concentration s measu red in milligrams pe r kilogram (mg/kg)
bgs = below gro und surface
TPH-d = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons as diesel
TPH-mo = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons as motor oil
TPH-k = Total Pe troleum Hydrocarbo ns as kerosene
TPH-g = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon s as gasoline
ESL = Environmental Screening Level where groundwater is NOT a potential drinking water source in a Commerclal/Industriai setting, as set forth by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board in May 2013 (Table A-2)
J = Estimated value.
The definitions for the supe rscript footnotes below applicable to ta bles o nly a nd do not dire ctly c orrela te to laboratory analytical reports:
° = Dilution required du e to high co ncen tration of non -ta rget hydrocarbons.
b = Pattem more closely resembles aviation gas standard; possible presence of lower concentrations of unleaded gasoline.
`= Atypical pattern; valu e primarily due to a single peak(s).
e = Pattem is consistent with Jet -A.
° = No Jet A pattern found.
`= Atypical pattern; heavier hydrocarbons co ntributing to quantitation.
o. n. = Superscripts not used on this table.
Diesel pattern is not pre sent; value due to discrete peaks in diesel range.
= Estimated value due to the prese nce of multiple Interfering pe aks.
" = Value due to multiple discrete peaks in diesel range.
BOLD denotes concentration levels at or above any ESL presented.
Tabta 1 Palo Alto Alrpon Sall Table.aba Pace I of 1
Steno[ Co nsuninc Ser vices In c.
TABLE 4
Gro undwater Sample Analytical Res ults - TPH and VOCs
ANALYTE
T otal Petroleum Hydroc arbons
Volatile O rganic Compo unds
G roundwater Sample
ID
I
a
.�
(+
e
S
.a7,1
mT.
fa
R
i�
F
O
'J'
F
m
e
F
b
c
r
w
k
F
g
°'
a
Z
O
„eR ,
i
F
e
a
0.
e
e
a
e
a
a
_
.0
6
-
b
e
Y
a.
.L.,
E
`�
-
p
r
O
µg.&
µl
mg/ L
mg/L
µg/L
Etg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
Itg/L
µg/L
mg/L
µg/L
B -1-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0 .20
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
2 .6
<5.0
<0.50
<0 .50
<0.50
ND
B -2-W
<50
<50
<0.01
<0 .20
<0 .50
<0.50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
3 .5
<5 .0
<0.50
<0.50
<0 .50
ND
B -3-W
<190
<190
<0.10
<0.20
<2.9
<1 .7
<1.4
<2 .9
<3,3
<5.0
<13
<2.6
<1.8
<2.9
ND
B -4-W
<50
<50
<0.01
<0.20
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
1.8
<5.0
<0 .50
<0 .50
<0 .50
ND
B -S -W
<50
<50
<0 .10
<0.20
<0.50
<0 .50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
2 .1
<5.0
<0.50
<0 .50
<0.50
ND
B -6-W
<95
<95
<0.10
<0.20
<1.5
<0 .84
<0.68
<1.44
<1.7
<2.5
13.1
<1.3
<0.88
<1.5
ND
B -7-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0.20
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
<1 .50
<0 .50
<1.0
<5.0
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -8-W
< 50
<50
<0.0612
0 .19 J
<0 .50
<0.50
<0.50
<1 .50
<0 .50
<1.0
<5 .0
<0 .50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -9-W
<50
< 50
<0.10
<0.20
<0.50
<0 .50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
<1.0
<5.0
<0.50
<0,50
<0.50
NI1
B -10-W
<50
<50
<0.0596
<0 .134
<0 .50
<0.50
<0.50
<1.50
<0 .50
<1.0
<5.0
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -11-W
460'
<50
<0.10
<0.20
<0.50
<0 .50
5 .4
17.1
21
1
<5.0
1 .1
2.6
8.4
ND
B -12-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0.20
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
<1 .50
<0 .50
<1.0
9.3
<0 .50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -13-W
< 240
< 240
<0.10
<0 .20
<3.7
<2.1
<1.7
<3,6
<4.1
<6 .3
<17
<3.3
<2.2
<3 .6
ND
B -14-W
<240
< 240
<0.10
<0.20
<3.7
<2.1
<1.7
<3.6
<4 .1
<6.3
<17
<3.3
<2.2
<3.6
ND
B -I5 -W
<95
<95
< 0.10 '
<0.20
<1.5
<0 .84
<0.68
<1.44
<1.7
<2 .5
<6 .6
<1.3
<0.88
<1 .5
ND
B -15 -W -FD
<50
<50
<0.10
<0. 20
<0 .50
<0 .50
<0 .50
<1.50
<0.50
<1 .0
<5 .0
<0.50
<0 .50
<0.50
ND
B -17-W
<95
<95
<0. 0524
<0.118
<1.5
<0 .84
<0.68
<1.44
<1.7
<2.5
9.9 J
<1.3
<0 .88
<1 .5
ND
B -18-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0.20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B -19-W
<220
1,200
<0.01
< 0.20
<1.5
<0 .84
<0.68
<1 .44
<1 .7
<2.5
<6.6
<1.3
<0.88
<1.5
ND
B -20-W
< 220
910
<0.10
<020
<1.5
<0.84
<0.68
<1.44
<1 .7
<2 .5
<6 .6
<1.3
<0 .88
<1 .5
ND
B -21-W
<50
<50
< 0.10
< 0.20
< 0.50
<0.50
<0 .50
<1 .50
<0.50
<1.0
6 .3
<0.50
<0.50
<0 .50
ND
B -22-W
< 240
<240
< 0.10
<0.20
<3, 7
<2.1
<1.7
<3 .6
<4.1
<6.3
<17
<3.3
<2.2
<3.6
ND
B -23-W
<240
<240
< 0.0456
<0.103
<3.7
<2. 1
<1 .7
<3,6
<4,1
<6.3
<17
<3.3
<2,2
<3.6
ND
B -24-W
<240
<240
<0.0444
<0. 0999
< 3. 7
<2. 1
<1.7
<3.6
<4 .1
<6.3
<17
<3 .3
<2.2
<3.6
ND
B -25-W
< 50
<50
<0.I0
<0.20
< 0. 50
<0. 50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
<1.0
<5.0
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -26-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0. 20
<0. 50
< 0. 50
<0.50
<1.50
<0.50
<1.0
<5.0
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -27-W
<95
<95
<0.10
< 0. 20
<1.5
<0,84
< 0.68
<1.44
<1.7
<2.5
11.1
<1 .3
<0 .88
<1 .5
ND
B -28-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0. 20
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
<1.50
<0 .50
<1 ,0
<5.0
<0 .50
<0.50
<0 .50
ND
B -29-W
<50
< 50
< 0.10
< 0. 20
<0. 50
<0.50
< 0.50
<1.50
<0.50
3.3
<5.0
<0,50
<0 .50
<0,50
ND
B -29 -WD
<50
<50
<0.10
<0.20
<0. 50
<0.50
<0.50
<1. 50
<0.50
4.2
<5.0
<0.50
<0.50
<0.50
ND
B -30-W
<50
< 50
< 0.10
<0.20
<0.50
<0,50
<0.50
< 1. 50
<0.50
<1.0
<5 .0
<0.50
<0.50
<0 .50
ND
B -31-W
<50
<50
<0.10
<0.20
<0.50
< 0.50
<0. 50
<1.50
<0,50
2 .5
<5,0
<0.50
<0.50
<0 .50
ND
Phase II Environmenta l ,Site Investiga tion
Palo Alto Airport
Palo Alto, Cah; fornia
1 oft
TABLE 4
Groundwater Sample Analytical Results - TPH a nd VOCs
Grou ndwater Sample
ID
AN ALYTE
T otal Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Volatile Organic Compounds
O
1;
1
O
W
¢„
°—
21 w
F C9
u
L
0
1
H
0
1W
F
d
`i
a
e
12
e
2
7
W
A
°u
X
W
P7
N aphthalene
C
r
e
F
rt-Pr opylben zene
1,3,5 -Trim ethylbe nzen e
8>,
d
N
C
.�
e
C
eF
eii
Oth er V OCs
µg/L
µg/L
mg/L
mg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
µg/L
Regulatory Standards
RWQCB ESL -
V apor Intrusion
ne
ne
ne
ne
1,800
530,000
170 ,000
160,000
80,000
3,200
ne
ne
ne
ne
na
R WQC B ESL -
Aquatic Habitat
210
210
0 .21
0.021
350
2,500
43
100
8,000
240
18,000
ne
ne
ne
na
MCL
100 /5,000°
100 /5,000'
0 ,1 /2 .5'
0.1 /2.5°
1
150
300
1750
13
17'
12°
ne
ne
ne
na
NOTES
Og/L.: Micrograms per liter
mg/L: Milligrams pe r liter
TPH : Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
<: Not detected at or above the indicated laboratory method reporting limit
—: Not tested
ND: Not detected abo ve the labo ra to ry metho d reporting limit; limits very by c ompound
ne: Not established
n e: N ot applicable
3: D etected value falls between the metho d MDL and PQL. The reported concentration should be considered as estimated rather than quantitative.
ESL: V apor Intrusion - Env iro nmental Screening Level for potential vapor intrusio n into buildings
(RWQCB, 2008 Table E-1)
ESL: A quatic H abitat - En vironmental Screening Level for impacts to marine aquatic habitat
(RWQCB, 2008 Ta ble P -4a)
MCL: Maximu m contamin ant le vel fo r drinking water, California Departmen t of Public He alth (Oct ober 2008)
a: MCL not established. ESL for drinking water / non -drinking water shown in stead (RWQCB, 2008)
(1) Result is elevated due to contribution from non fuel hydro carbons within C5 -C12 ra nge quantified as gasoli ne
Phase If E nvironmen tal Site In vestiga tion
Palo Alto Airpo rt
Palo Alro. California
2 of 2 A ugust 1, 2011
TABLE 5
Groundwater Sample Analytical Results - Metals
An alyte
Units
Reg ain o ry Standards
B -2-W
B -5-W
B -6-W
B -7-W
B -9-W
B -15-W
B -15-W
-Pp
B -24-W
B -26-W
B -28-W
B -31-W
831 -WD
MCL
RWQCB ESL
Aqu atic
Aqu atic Habit nt
Dissolved Metals
Antimony,
mg/L
<0.004
<0 .4
<0.4
<0.4
<0.4
<0.004
<0.009
<0.1
<0.1
<0.4
<0.4
<0 .4
<0 .4
0.006
0.5
Arsenic
mg/L
0 .015
<0.5
<0 ,5
<0 .5
<0.5
0.028
0.024
<0 .1
0.13 J
<0.5
<0 .5
<0 .5
<0 .5
0.01
0.036
Bariu m
mg/L
0 .044
0.68 1
<0.2
<0.2
0.28 J
0 .18
0.15
1 .8
0.071 J
<0.2
<0 .2
<0.2
<0.2
1
1
Beryllium
mg/L
<0 .002
<0.2
<0 .2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .002
<0.005
<0.05
<0 .05
<0.2
<0 .2
<0 .2
<0.2
0.004
0.00053
Cadmium
mg/L
<0 .001
<0 .1 .
<0 .1
<0.1
<0.1
<0.001
<0.005
<0.03
<0.03
(0 .1
<0 .1
<0 .1
<0 .1
0.005
0.0092
Chromium
mg/L
<0.002
<0 .2
<0.2
<0 .2
<0.2
<0 .002
<0.005
<0 .05
<0.05
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .2
0 .05
0.18
Cobalt
mg/L
<0.002
<0 .2
<0 .2
<0.2
<0,2
<0 .002
<0.005
<0 .05
<0.05
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
0.140°
0 .003
Copper
mg/L
< 0.003
<0.3
<0 .3
<0.3
<0.3
<0 .003
<0.009
<0.08
<0.08
<0 .3
<0.3
<0 .3
<0 .3
I .3
0.0031
Lead
mg/L
<0. 005
<0,5
<0 .5
<0.5
<0.5
<0.005
<0.014
<0.1
<0 .1
<0.5
<0.5
<0 .5
<0.5
0.015
0.0056
Mercury
mg/L
<0.00005
<0.00005
<0 .00005
<0 .00005
<0.00005
<0.00005
<0 .0002
<0.00005
<0.00005
<0.00005
<0.0002
<0.0002
<0 .0002
0.002
0 .00025
Molybdenum
mg/L
0.011
<0.2
<0 .2
<0.2
<0,2
<0 .002
<0.009
<0.05
<0.05
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .2
0.035°
0.24
Nicke l
mg/L
0. 0086 J
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .002
<0.009
<0.05
<0 .05
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .2
0.1
0 .0082
Selen ium
mg/L
0.013 J
<0.4
0.481
<0.4
<0.4
0.096
0 .045
<0 .1
<0.1
<0 .4
<0.4
<0.4
<0 .4
0 .05
0 .071
Silver
mg/L
<0. 002
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
0,0056
<0.005
<0.05
<0 .05
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .2
<0.2
0.035 °
0 .00019
Thallium
mg/L
<0. 004
< 0.4
<0,4
<0.4
<0 .4
<0.004
<0 .009
<0 .1
<0.1
<0.4
<0.4
<0 .4
0 .44J
0 .002
0.004
V an adiu m
mg/L
<0.004
< 0.4
<0,4
<0.4
<0.4
<0 .004
<0 .009
<0.1
<0.1
<0.4
<0.4
<0 .4
<0.4
0.015°
0 .019
Zinc
mg/L
0.00401
< 0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .2
<0.002
<0 .009
<0.05
<0 .05
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0 .2
5.0'
0 .081
N OTES
mg/L: Milligrams per liter
<: Not detected at or abov e the indicated laboratory method reporting limit
-: Not tested
ND: N ot detected above the laboratory method reporting limit; limits vary by compound
J: De te cted valu e falls be tween the metho d MDL and PQL. The repo rted concentration should be consider ed as estimated rather than quantitative .
MCL: Max imu m con taminant level for drinking wa ter, Califomia Department of Public Health (October 2008)
a: MCL not established. ESL for drinking water / non -drinking water shown instead (R WQCB, 2008)
ESL: Aquatic Ha bitat - Environ men tal Sc reen ing Level for impacts to marin e aqua tic habitat
(R WQCB, 20013 Table F -4a)
Phase 11 Environm ental Site Assessment
Palo Alto Airport
Palo Alto, Califo rnia
I of I
August I, 1011
Table 4
Current Grab Grou ndwater Analytical Detections
Palo Alto Airp ort
1925 Embarcadero R oad
Palo Alto, CA
Sample Location
Semple IG
Date
TPH-d
(mg/L)
TPH-mo
(mg/L)
TPH-k
(mg/L)
TPH-g
(CB -C10)
0 .10/0
Benzene
Toluene
(Yg/L)
Ethylbenzene
(Y9/L)
Xylene
(t otal)
(Mt)
(Mt)
Methyl Ted
Butyl Ether
(MP
Acetone
810/L)
Bromoform
(N9/L)
tart-
Butylbenzene
(N9/L)
Isopropyl
benzene
881/1-)
Methyl ethyl
ketone
OWL)
n-Propylbenzene
Ten -Butyl
Alcohol
OWL) (��)
1.2,4-
Trimethyl
benzene
(N9/L)
1,3,5-
Trimethyi
benzene
(N9/L)
RWQCI3 ESL- :Vapor ;Intrusion
"NE
NE -
NE
NE
-"'1 800
530,000
170,000
150;005
. .- 80;000
1 .5E+05
NE
NE -
NE
8 0E+07
NE
RW QCB E SL- A vatic t4stltat
.0:21
6.21
' _ 3 21
2,10
350 '
2,500
43
t00
0,000
11500
3,200
NE
NE
14 000.
NE ..
18,000
NE
NE
MCL . -.
0. 2r
521 '
210',
1
150
300 .
1;753
13,
8,300'
100 '
NE
NE
41200•
NE _ ......
12 '
NE
NE
SB-2-GW
9/24/2012
< 0.050
<0.10
<0050°
<25
<0 .20
<0 .20
<0 .20
<0 .46
<0 .20
8.3J
<0.22
<0 .26
<0.20
<2.0
<0.20
<2.4
<0.20
<0 .20
Tank Farm
SB-3-G W
9/24/2012
0.0977 ° , J
<0.12
<0.058 °
3,750 °
3.9
2.9
28 .8
13 .3
<0 .50
20.4 J
<0.55
3 .6 J
3.2
<5.0
1 .5 J
43 .3
6 .2'
0.99 °, J
0B-4-GW
9/24/2012
<0.052
<0,10
<0.052'
47,5"°,J
<0 .20
<0.20
<0.20
<0 .46
<0.20
<4.0
<0.22
<0.28
<0 .20
<2.0
<0.20
2.7'
<0,20
<0.20
SB-5-W
9/25/2012
<0.047
<0.094
<0 .047 a
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0.20
<0.46
<0.20
<4.0
<0 .22
<0.28
<0 .20
<2,0
<0 .20
<2.4
<0.20
<0 .20
SB-6-W
9/25/2012
< 0.047
<0.094
<0,047 °
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0 .20
<0.46
<0.20
<4.0
<0.22
<0.26
<0.20
<2.0
<0 .20
<2.4
<0 .20
<0 .20
Fuel Island
SB-7-W
9/25/2012
< 0.060
<0.12
<0.060 °
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0.20
<0.46
0.321, J
8.0 1, J
<0 .22
<0.28
<0 .20
<2.0
<0 20
<2.4
<0.20
<0.20
S8 -8-W
9/25/2012
-
--
--
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0.20
<0.48
<0 .20
34 .51
<0 .22
<0.28
<0 .20
5.1 J
<0 .20
<2.4
<0.20
<0.20
SB-9-W
9/25/2012
--
--
--
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0.20
<0.46
<0.20
22 .1
<0.22
<0.28
<0 .20
3.5 J
<020
<2 .4
<0.20
<0.20
S8 -11-W
9/26/2012
<0. 052
<0.10
<0.052'
<25
<0.20
<0 .20
<0.20
<0.46
<0.20
<4 ,0
<0 .22
<0.28
<0.20
<2.0
<0.20
<2.4
<0.20
<0.20
SB-12-W
9/28/2012
-
-
-
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0.20
<0 .46
<0,20
14.0 °, J
0.45°, J
<0.28
<0 .20
<2.0
<0 .20
<2 .4
<0 .20
<0.20
Wash Rack
SB-13-W
9/26/2012
-
-
-
<25
<0 .20
<020
<0.20
<0.48
<0 .20
56.7 °
<0 .22
<0.28
<0 .20
11.1
<0 .20
<2.4
<0.20
<0.20
SB-14-W
9/28/2012
-
--
--
<25
<0.20
<0.20
<0 .20
<0.46
<0.20
23 .51
<0 .22
<0.28
<0 .20
4 .4 J
<0.20
<2.4
<0.20
<0.20
SB-15-W
9/28/2012
< 0.10
<0.20
< 0. 10'
<25
<0 .20
<0 .20
<0 .20
<0 .48
<0.20
20.81
0.461, J
<0 .28
<0 .20
2 .8 J
<0.20
<2.4
<0 .20
<0.20
Notes:
Water concentrations measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L) and micrograms per liter (Ng/L)
TPH-d = Tota l Petroleum Hydrocarbons as die se l
TPH-mo = Total Pe troleum Hydroc arbons as mo tor oil
TPH-k = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons as kerosene
TPH-g = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons as gasoline
ESL = Environmental Screening Level w here groundwater Is a potential drinking water source in a Commercial/Industrial setting, as set forth by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board In May 2008 (Vapor Intrusion Table E .1;
Aquatic Habitat Table F -4A)
M CL = Maximum contaminant level for drinking water, Califo mia Department of Public Health (October 2008)
MCL not established. Final ESL for drinking water shown instead (RW QCB 2008; Table F-3)
NE = No t established
- = Not tested
J = Estimated value.
The definitions for the superscript footnotes below applicable to tables only and do not correlate to laboratory analytical reports
a = Continuing calibration v erification outside of control limits; associated result may be biased high.
b = Pattern more closely resembles aviation gas standard; possible presence of lower concentrations of unleaded gasoline.
c = Pattem resembles aviation gas standard.
d = Resembles laboratory diesel standard; does not resemble standard provided by client.
e = No Jet A pattern fou nd.
f = Sample vial contained more than 0. 5 cm of sediment. Sample was no preserve d to a pH <2.
g = Sample vial co ntained more than 0.5 cm of sediment.
BOLD denote concentration levels at or above any ESL presented.
Table 4 Palo Alto Alrpoa GW Table fetid. Page 1 of 1
Mantes Consulting Senna. Inc.
Table 2
Tank Fenn Area Grab Gro undwat er Analyti cal Res ults
Palo Alto Airport
1925 Embarc adero Road
Pal o Alto, CA
Semple Location
Sample ID
D ale
TPH-d
(m g/L)
TPH-mo
(mg/L)
TPHic
(mg/L)
7PH-g
(C6 C10 )
(pg/L)
Be nzene
(pg/L)
T oluene
OWL)
Nepalalene
( KM
Ethylbe nzena
(144.)(tot(total)Butyl
Xylene
(pg/L)
Methyl Ted
Ether
(pg/L)
A cetone
(pg/L)
Br om or orm
(per)
n-
Butylbenzene
(pg/L)
s ec-
Butylbenzene
IPA-)
t art-
B utylbenzene
(PA)
Isopropyl
benzene
(Pg/L)
P-
isopropyl
toluene
041/L)
Methyl ethyl
ketone
(N O
n-Propylbenzene
(pg/L)
T ert-B utyl
Alcohol
(p91L)
1,2,4-
Tdmethylb
enzene
(pg/L)
1,3,5-
Trimethyl
benzene
Oa)
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RWQCB-ES1:° Vapor inin is108
NE
NE
_ NE
NE -
270'
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1.600
5.100 -
NE
. 1001000
NE
NE _
NE •
NE-
NE
NE ._
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2,2E+06
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NE
NE _
RWQCB 551, Aquatic Habitat.. -
: :0.64
. 4184
1:84
500
48
130 '
24
. 43
100
6.000
1;500 --
. 1.100
NE
NE
NE _
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14,509
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MCL -
0,64" -
. 554
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1, -
- 165
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4.750
13
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1500'
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SB-2-GW
9/242 012
<0.050
<0.10.
<0,050•
<25
<0 .20
<0.20
<0.50
<0 .20
<0.46
<0 .20
8.3J
<0.22
<0.20
<0 .20
<0.28
<0.20
<0.20
<2.0
<0.20
<2.4
<0 .20
<0 .20
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9/24/2012
0.0977 ° ,.1
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3,760 °
3.9
2.9
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26.6
13.3
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20.4 .1
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<0.50
<0 .50
3.6 J
3 .2
<0.50
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43.3
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SB-4-GW °
9242 012
<0.052
<0.10
<0. 052 •
47.5 `, J
<0.20
<0.20
<0 .50
<0,20
<0,46
<0 .20
<4.0
<0.22
<0.20
<020
<028
<0 .20
<0.20
<2.0
<0.20
2 .7 J
<0.20
<0.20
0B-17-GW °
7/3/2013
< 0.052
<0.10
0.366 <
28.5 J
0.73 J
<0 .20
0 .82.1
1 .2
<0 .46
<0.20
7 .5 .1
<0.22
1.1 J
0 .96 J
<0.28
2.8
0.73 J
<2.0
3.6
<2 .4
2.2
6.8
SB-18-GW °
7/3/2013
0.213 I
0.188 J
< 0.76
<25
<0.20
<0 .20
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0 .34 J
8.9 J
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<0 .20
<0 .20
<0.28
<0 .20
<0 .20
<2.0
<0,20
<2.4
<0.20
<0 .20
Notes:
Water concentrations measured In milligrams per liter (mg/L) and micrograms per liter (pg/L)
TPH-d = Total Petro leu m Hydrocarbons as diesel
TPH-mo = To ta l Petrole um Hydro carbons as moto r a il
TPH-k = To tal Pe tro leum Hydroca rbons as kerosene
TPH-g = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons as gasoline
ESL = Environmental Screening Level where gro undwater is NOT a potential drinking water sou rce in a Commercial/Industrial setting, as set forth by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board in May 2013 (Vapor Intrusion Table E-1; Aquatic Habitat Table F -4A)
MCL = Ma xlmum contamina nt lev el fo r drinking wate r, California Department of Public Health (Octo ber 2008)
= MCL not established. Final ESL for drinking water shown instead (RWQCB 2008; Table F-3)
NE = Not established
-= Not tested
J = Estimated value.
The definitions for the superscript footnotes below applicable to tables only and do not correlate to laboratory analytical reports
° = Continuing calibration verificatio n outside of contro l limits; associated result may be biased high.
° = Pattem mo re closely re sembles aviation gas standard; possible presence of lower concentrations of unleaded gasolin e.
` =Pa ttern rese mbles aviation gas standard.
° = Resembles laboratory diesel standard; does no t resemble standa rd pro vided by client.
= No Jet A pattern found.
'= Atypical Diesel pattern; heavier hydrocarbons contributing to quantilation.
° = Sample vial contained more than 0. 5 cm of sediment.
" = Pattem Is consistent with Jet A.
BOLD denote concentration levels at or above any ESL presented.
Table 2 Polo <lle Airpo rt CW Teble.a lea Pegs 1 of 1 St ant.. Consulting Service. In c.
2013 Palo Alto Airport
Levee Inspection Report
ISO 9001 :2000
F577212
January 2014
Created and Compiled By :
Ray Bramer
Rebecca Wolff
Under The Direction of:
Chris Elias ISO 14001
EMS 77213
January 30, 2014
Palo Alto Airport Levee Inspection
Background
This inspection of Palo Alto Airport Levee was completed in accordance with the "Agreement Relative to
Baylands Levees" (Agreement) entered into on August 22 , 1979 between the Santa Clara Valley Water District,
the City of Palo Alto , and the County of Santa Clara . Section 1 of the Agreement stipulates that the Water
District shall conduct visual inspections of Baylands levees annually, and report all findings which show the
need for preventative maintenance to the appropriate agency. A copy of the original agreement is located in
section 2 of this report. Pursuant to section 5 of the agreement, "each party accepts the responsibility of
maintaining levees within its jurisdiction".
The Palo Alto Airport Levee field inspection was conducted on September 25,2013 by the Santa Clara Valley
Water District. Please find in this report an overview of general fmdings, a map with assigned stationing of the
Palo Alto Airport Levee, a copy of the original 1979 Agreement, a list of the categories and ratings which were
applied to the items identified during the field inspection, and an individual inspection sheet for each item
recorded during the field inspection.
Summary of Findings and Recommendations
Per the Agreement, all deficiencies identified during this inspection and subsequent maintenance required fall
under County of Santa Clara's responsibility . Refer to the Levee Maintenance Responsibility map included in
the Agreement within this report.
Other than some surface mowing on a portion of the outboard (airport side) of the levee, no other maintenance
work was evident since the previous inspection in January 2013 . The same deficiencies were identified during
the September 2013 inspection as in previous inspections. The following paragraphs are a general summary of
identified deficiencies and recommended maintenance.
Grassy slopes and general woody vegetation on both the inboard and outboard slopes of the levee makes a visual
inspection of the levee difficult as one cannot clearly see the actual levee surface . There also are areas where
woody vegetation is encroaching onto the crest of the levee . It is recommended that the grasses on the levee
slopes be mowed and all woody vegetation be cut back and/or removed.
Burrowing animal activity along the entire reach of the levee was observed . Burrow holes ranging in size from
a few inches to over a foot wide were identified . These are on both the inboard and outboard sides of the levee.
Based on the visual inspection, several of the holes appear to cross perpendicularly through the levee. If these
outboard and inboard holes are connected it would allow a high water event to spill thereby causing the levee to
be breached. It is recommended that additional field investigations be taken to inspect these holes to verify if
they have impacted the overall integrity of the levee. We also recommend some action be taken to control the
burrowing rodent population within the levee area to potentially reduce the amount of burrowing within the
levee in the future.
January 30, 2014
A portion of the levee is inaccessible both by foot or vehicle . This area is located from station 28+00 to 35+00
and is just before the airport landing strip begins (see attached map). A general visual inspection from outside
the fenced area is not possible due to the heavy vegetation present on this section of levee. It is recommended
that the vegetation be removed so that a thorough inspection can be performed .
Some other minor deficiencies include rutting and evidence of standing water on the levee access road in the
northwest portion of the levee. There is a drainage swale structure at the end of the runway near station 35+00
which should be cleared of vegetation and sediment to insure proper drainage. It also appears that this drainage
structure is cracking and separating from itself. Without some type of remedial action, this degradation may
cause eventual failure of this structure .
More detailed information including location, description, and photos of each item identified is found on the
individual inspection sheets located at the end ofthis report.
Overall, the maintenance issues that we recommend be addressed include removing overgrowth of vegetation
on the slopes and crest of the levee, institution of a rodent abatement program to address the abundance of
rodent burrows, and repairing the damage caused by burrowing rodents which is likely affecting the function of
the levee.
Please contact us at (408) 265-2600 with any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Thank you,
~~
Scott Katric, PE
Engineering Manager
Watersheds Operations and Maintenance Engineering Support
Santa Clara Valley Water District
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AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO BAYLANDS LEVEES
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, a subdivision of the State of .Cali£ornia,
hereinafter "County"~ and
CITY OF PALO ALTO, .a .municipal. corporation of the .. State -of
California, hereinafter nCity"~ and
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRI8T".a ·local.public agency of
the State of California, hereinafter "District"~
AGREE this c2:J..vJ..
as follows: ~~~~~---------day of _%.,..;. '-=7<rt""~. "--__ , 1979
RECITALS:
A. "Exhibit A," so marked, hereunto attached and made a part
hereof, shows certain San Francisco bay lands levees arid
indicates as to such levees the ' maintenance responsibility
of County, City and District.
B. District is able to survey and establish elevations of
levees and is prepared to perform ' such a service for County
and City pursuant to this agreement.
C. In emergencies County, City and District are prepared to
take necessary maintenance and repair ' action without re
gard to jurisdiction, adjusting the cost thereof in accord
ance with this agreement.
AGREEMENT:
l.At least once each year District shall make vi sua l ._i nspections.
of County's and City's said levees.· District· may enter upon lands
of County or City, shown on said '. Exhibi t .A, . for' such purpose. Dis trict
will report all findings which show the need for prevQlltive .... mainteDAACe
to the appropriate agency.
2. From time to time District may . notify .County or City . that .
there is a need to establish by appropriate ,survey , the ... ele.vation.
of County's or City's said .levees •. If.County ·or . City ... shall.thsll ..
provide written authority so to do, ·.District ·.may · make .. aueh.8urvey.
and shall provide County or City with ·the'data s()found •. Upon .District
certification, County or City shall promptiy repay. to. District the
actual and necessary cost of .said .work.·.·.City· or ' County may elect
to perform the survey work with their own' personnel .. ,or .. by . others
if they believe it is more appropriate to do so.
3. If County, City Ol; District reasonably perceive the necessity
of immediate .emergency repair.' upon theother .',s: levees, such work
may be done without prior permission,' p-roV'i'deg, that the Qarty so
acting shall notify the others of the work at the earliest possible
time, whether before, during or after the prosecution thereof.
Such notice shall be given to the individual and at the telephone
numbers which each party will from time to time supply to the others
in writing. The party performing suohemergency ··work may oertify
to the party on whose levee work was done the actual and necessary
cost thereof, which cost shall be promptly repaid.
4. Costs, repayable under paragraphs 2 and 3 above shall include
labor, materials, use of equipment and services and supplies secured ..
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from vendors or contractors. Each party shall keep proper and suf
ficient records of such costs which records shall be open to inspec
tion by the others at all convenient times.
5. Except as noted above for situations of emergency, each
party accepts the responsibility of maintaining the levees within
its jurisdiction as indicated on said Exhibit A.
6. During any period when a party is on the property of another
doing work pursuant to this agreement, the party so working shall
save, defend and hold harmless the other from damage or loss or
claim thereof howsoever arising by reason of such work.
7. District shall apply to the Corps of Engineers and to San
Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission for a general
period to cover maintenance of District levees and levees of City
and County in San Francisco Baylands areas. District shall request
that such general permit pertain to all permittees of District.
8. Until such time as the above-mentioned general permit is
obtained, City and County shall be responsible for obtaining all
necessary permits for such levee maintenance.
9. If the above-mentioned permit is obtained, City and County
shall thereafter obtain a permit only from District for levee main
tenance.
10. This agreement may be terminated as to -anYl'arty. upon .
written notification to the others given thirty (30) days .before
the date of such termination. Such notice shall be directed to
the County Executive of County at its business address or to the
City Manager of City at its business address and to tb~ General
Manager of District at its business address.
WITNESS OUR HAND, the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
COUNTY ..
C~~Y OF PALO ALTO
Mayor ; I I/J
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APPROVED ~ TO FORM:
WATER DISTRICT
AUG 1 4 1979
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Inspection Categories and Ratings
CONDITION CODES
A = As bui ItlNew
B = Good
C = Requires FOA Evaluation or Monitoring
D = Requires Corrective Action (Le . Work Order, Violation , Engineer
Review, Notification, etc .)
E = Requires Immediate Action
FACILITY TYPES
Levee Landside
(Outboard) Bridge
Levee Waterside
(Inboard) Cellular Concrete Mat
Levee Crown or Road Outfall
Earth Channel Slide Gate
Concrete Lined Channel Flap Gate
Overflow Channel Culvert (Box, Rep, CMP,etc.)
Access Road Fish Structure
Fence Landscaping
Gate Recreational Trail
Riprap(RockorSack) Revegetation Site
Gabions Miscellaneous
CATEGORIES (Maximo Job Plan & Other)
Emergency Debris Removal (EMR) Misc. Property Maintenance (MSC)
Pier NosefTrash RacklFlapgate
Erosion (ERO) Cleaning (PTF)
Fence/Gate Work (FEN) Sediment (SED)
Fish Structure Maintenance (FSH) Sign Work (SGN)
Good Neighbor Maintenance Tree (TRE) (GNM)
Graffiti Removal (GRF) Trash and Debris (TRS)
Ground Squirrel/Rodent Control
(GSC) Overhanging Growth (VWG)
Hazardous Materials (HAZ) Typical (TYP)
In Stream Vegetation (ISV) Violation (VIO)
Motor Grading (MGR)
Direction of Photo -Upstream (U/S), Downstream (DIS) or At Location (AT)
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Santa (\QrQ Vcley Water rYtstitd O
Photo Id 44741 .
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Stati o n 0+00
Us Station 0+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Typical(TYP)
St reet Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Di rection Across L ooki n g U/S Middle Rati ng B(Good)
Photo Oeser Typical at the Palo Alto Airport Levee Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Sonte <Jcro Veley Water fJrJ.rid O
Photo Id 44740
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 0+00
Us Station 0+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Typical(TYP)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Middle Rating B(Good)
Photo Descr Typical at the Palo Alto Airport Levee Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Photo Id 44742
Date Take n 25-SEP-13
Os St ati o n 0+57
Us Station 0+57
Jurisdiction None
Category Rodent Control
Needed(GSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Burrowing typical for reach, many voids -needs engineer review Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Ins pector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose lnspection Facility Type Levee
Photo Id 44744
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 9+00
Us Station 9+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Rodent Control
Needed(GSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requlres Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Burrowing in Reach Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
I nspecto r
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workord er
Facility Number 1000
Pu rpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Photo Id 44743
Dat e Take n 25-SEP-13
Ds St ati o n 9+00
Us Station 9+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Vegetation -
Herbaceous(VGH)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking UlS Left,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Grassy Slopes, airport side appears to have been mowed. Vag makes visual inspection Qty Units
difficult
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Ins pector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Soria <Ioro Voley Woter Dlstrid O
Photo Id 44746
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 10+50
Us Station 10+50
Jurisdiction None
Category Rodent Control
Needed(GSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Burrowing in reach Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Pu rpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Santo Claro Voley Wo~r fIlsVtd O
Photo Id 44745
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 10+50
Us Station 10+50
Jurisdiction None
Category Motor Grading(MGR)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking UlS Middle Rating C(Requires FOA Evaluation or Monitoring)
Photo Descr Minor rutting in access road -monitor Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Ins pe ctor
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Sonta CIota Voley Water 01strid.O
Photo Id 44747
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 11 + 70
Us Station 11 + 70
Jurisdiction None
Category Vegetation -
Woody(VGW)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left Rating D(Requlres Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Woody growth on levee Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
In spe ctor
Facility Name Northwest Zone Facility Number 1000
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Photo Id 44749
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 16+00
Us Station 16+00
Jurisdiction None
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee Category Rodent Control
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd
Needed(GSC)
City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Burrowing getting heavy in reach -no treatment noticed Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
In spe ctor
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Numb er 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose lnspection Facility Type Levee
Photo Id 44748
Date Tak en 25-SEP-13
Os Station 16+00
Us Station 16+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Rodent Control
Needed(GSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requlres Corrective Action)
Photo Oeser Burrowing getting heavy in reach -no treatment noticed Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
In s pector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workordar
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Sorio (\QrQ Voley Water fftstrid O
25 2013
Photo Id
IN: 122"06' AG. :30"
N' OS7' :;7' 38 44"
44750
Date Ta ke n 25-SEP-13
Os Station 20+00
Us Station 20+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Vegetation -
Woody(VGW)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City NamePALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking UiS Left,Right Rating O(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Oescr Woody growth heavy to sta . 30+00 Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
In spec tor
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose lnspection Facility Type Levee
Soria <Jara VQIEr14 WQ~r fftsbid O
Photo Id 44751
Date Tak en 25-SEP-13
Os St ation 29+00
Us Station 35+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Vegetation -
Woody(VGW)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Middle,Ri fjhtt ing C(Requires FOA Evaluation or Monitoring)
Photo Descr No access to 35+00 Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Ins p ector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Pu rpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
So~Q CIoto Veley Waler Oisbid O
Photo Id 44753
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 35+00
Us Station 35+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Trash & Debris(TRS)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Middle Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Oeser Concrete swale needs cleaning of debris Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Santo Clora VQUey Water OlstIid O
2013
Photo Id 44752
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 35+00
Us Station 35+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Cracking(CRK)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Middle Rating D(Requlres Corrective Action)
Photo Oescr Concrete swale has cracking Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
In s pector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Photo Id 44754
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 35+20
Us Station 35+20
Jurisdiction None
Category Typicai(TYP)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking UlS Middle Rat i ng B(Good)
Photo Oeser typical looking Southeast Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Numbe r 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Soria CIoto Voley Water Distrid 6
Photo Id 44755
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 36+00
Us Station 36+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Rodent Control
Needed(GSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left ,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Burrowing in reach Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
In s pector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workord e r
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Sorie CIato Veley Wa~r rMitd O
,'"
Photo Id 44756
Date Take n 25-SEP-13
Os Station 37 +50
Us Station 37+50
Jurisdiction None
Category Vegetation -
Woody(VGW)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr woody growth that was cut in the past is growing back Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose inspection Facility Type Levee
Photo Id 44757
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 40+35
Us Station 40+35
Jurisdiction None
Category Vegetation -
Woody(VGW)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking U/S Left,Right Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Descr Woody vegetation and trees growing on levee Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Somo <Iota Voley Water fllstitd O
Photo Id 44758
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 41 +00
Us Station 41 +00
Jurisdiction None
Category Miscelianeous(MSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking UlS Middle Rating O(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Oescr Christy boxes need to be re-set, see burrowing near boxes Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspec tor
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Soria (Ioro \foley Woker rYtstitdO
Photo Id 44759
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Ds Station 43+00
Us Station 43+00
Jurisdiction None
Category Rodent Control
Needed(GSC)
Street Address Cross Street DIS Geng Rd City Name PALO ALTO
APN
Direction Across Looking UlS Left Rating D(Requires Corrective Action)
Photo Oescr burrowing in reach to end -no treatment Qty Units
Watershed Operations -Photo Library
Inspector
Facility Name Northwest Zone
Maximo Facility Number 1000000
Maximo Workorder
Facility Number 1000
Purpose Inspection Facility Type Levee
Sorio (\Q(o Valey Wo~/ fftsUid O
Photo Id 44760
Date Taken 25-SEP-13
Os Station 43+50
Us Station 43+50
Jurisdiction None
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Mitchell, Karen
From:Swanson, Andrew
Sent:Monday, April 28, 2014 11:39 AM
To:Mitchell, Karen
Subject:FW: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Attachments:PAO - County Comments on Draft TAAA 2-13-14.pdf
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
From: Michael Murdter [mailto:Michael.Murdter@rda.sccgov.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:47 PM
To: Swanson, Andrew
Cc: Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org; Kolling, Grant; Sartor, Mike
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Andy,
Attached please find the County's initial review comments on the draft agreement. I'm sorry this took longer than
anticipated. As we reviewed the draft agreement prepared by the City, it became apparent that we (County and City)
need to first reconcile our respective conceptual approaches to the airport transfer. Once we do that, I think it will be
a relatively straightforward matter to hammer out the details. We look forward to continuing our discussions and
moving the issue forward as expeditiously as possible.
Thanks,
Michael
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
From: Swanson, Andrew [mailto:Andrew.Swanson@CityofPaloAlto.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 11:39 AM
To: Michael Murdter
Cc: Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org; Kolling, Grant; Sartor, Mike
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Hi Michael,
Just checking to see if your initial review comments are in the mail?
Also thank you for the below update.
Regards,
Andy
‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
From: Sartor, Mike
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2014 9:16 AM
To: Michael Murdter; Swanson, Andrew
Cc: Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org; Kolling, Grant
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
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Thanks for your update Michael. I am fine moving our meeting out a couple weeks and would like to see your initial
review comments so we can get going with moving the agreement forward. I appreciate your efforts to include the
DEH closure letter and any info on the AIP grant in the agreement as well. Palo Alto is very motivated to get this done
so we can move on with our management of PAO.
Thanks, Mike
________________________________________
From: Michael Murdter [Michael.Murdter@rda.sccgov.org]
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 9:51 PM
To: Swanson, Andrew
Cc: Sartor, Mike; Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org; Kolling, Grant
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Andy,
I was hoping to achieve a final resolution regarding the AIP grant as well as the environmental remediation issue so
that we could fold that info into our response. We did get the closure letter from County DEH today regarding the
remediation but are still working to resolve the grant issue with the FAA. We have a meeting next week with FAA
staff and are hopeful that a resolution is not far off. On Monday I will send you what we've got in the way of review
comments so far. Since I'm behind schedule, perhaps we could push next week's regular coordination meeting out a
couple of weeks to Feb. 25 if that works for your schedules, or just regroup at the next meeting on Mar. 11.
Have a good weekend,
Michael
From: Swanson, Andrew [mailto:Andrew.Swanson@CityofPaloAlto.org]
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 2:09 PM
To: Michael Murdter
Cc: Sartor, Mike; Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org; Kolling, Grant
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Good afternoon Michael,
As of today we are still awaiting the County of Santa Clara's review of the draft Assignment and Assumption
Agreement. Can you please update us on when we can expect to see draft comments?
Regards,
Andy
From: Swanson, Andrew
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 6:54 AM
To: 'Michael Murdter'
Cc: Sartor, Mike; Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org<mailto:Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org>; Kolling,
Grant
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Michael,
Thank you for the update and look forward to meeting with you in February.
Regards,
Andy
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From: Michael Murdter [mailto:Michael.Murdter@rda.sccgov.org]
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 7:18 PM
To: Swanson, Andrew
Cc: Sartor, Mike; Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson; Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org<mailto:Ray.Ruiz@cco.sccgov.org>
Subject: RE: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Andy,
Thanks for your kind wishes regarding Carl.
We are still reviewing the draft Agreement. I expect to forward the
County's comments no later than Jan. 28. I propose that we cancel this
month's meeting and plan on having our regular monthly meeting on Feb.
11. Does that work for you?
Michael
From: Swanson, Andrew [mailto:Andrew.Swanson@CityofPaloAlto.org]
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:48 AM
To: Michael Murdter
Cc: Sartor, Mike; Carl Honaker; Eric Peterson
Subject: Recurring PAO meeting with County of Santa Clara & City of Palo Alto
Good Morning Michel,
First of all we were sorry to hear about Carl and wish him a speedy recovery.
We would like to cancel our monthly meeting, as we are awaiting the County of Santa Clara's review of the draft
Assignment and Assumption Agreement. Please advise when we can expect to see draft comments.
Regards,
Andy
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Andrew J. Swanson | Airport Manager
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In reviewing the Transfer Agreement, the County observes that the current draft does not
comport with the County’s conceptual understanding of the proposed transaction. Consistent
with the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the County envisions the proposed transaction
would reflect the following general parameters: First, the parties’ obligations, duties,and
benefits would remain consistent with the Lease.The County is unable to provide the City
financial assistance or share in the ongoing risks and potential liabilities of operating PAO
beyond the termination of the Lease.Stated another way, the County is unable to agree to any
new obligations not supported by the existing Lease.Second, to the greatest extent possible,
following termination of the Lease and the City’s acceptance of airport operations, the City shall
be fully responsible for PAO, including operations, maintenance, and funding.
Moreover, we note that the draft Transfer Agreement predates the resolution of, or progress
toward resolving, key issues. For example, on January 31, 2014, the Santa Clara County
Department of Health (“DEH”) issued a letter completing its environmental investigation of
PAO and concluding no further action related to the release of waste is required. Additionally,
the County is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) toward releasing grant
funding that would be assigned to the City for the benefit of PAO.
In light of the foregoing, the comments below focus first on achieving consensus regarding the
essential terms of the proposed transaction.The County offers the following suggestions for
efficiently working toward the execution and consummation of transaction.
Term/Issue City Version County Version and Comments
Transaction Structure Tripartite agreement by
and among FAA, County,
and City.
To simplify the transaction and facilitate
the FAA’s review, the County suggests
two separate agreements.
First, an Assignment and Assumption
Agreement, by and among the FAA,
County, and City solely relating to those
issues that may require FAA approval.
Under this agreement, where necessary,
the FAA would (1) release the County
from the Grant Assurances, (2) approve
the City’s assumption of control, and (3)
authorize the transfer of the grant
assurance and other obligations to the
City.
Second,a Lease Termination Agreement,
by and between the County and the City,
to address the parties’ contractual matters,
including the lease, the levee agreements,
and the disposition of personal property.
Bayland Levee
Agreements
Transfer Agreement
Sections 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, and
1.9. provide that the levee
agreements shall be
assigned to the City and
require the County to
perform obligations
arising from such
agreements to maintain
and repairs the levees. If
not performed prior to the
closing, the County shall
pay the lump sum of
$8,000,000 as provided in
Section 1.9.
The County intends to perform its
obligations under the 1979 Levee
Agreement prior to executing the transfer
agreements. County staff is currently
reviewing the most recent Levee
Inspection Report prepared by the Santa
Clara Valley Water District and is in the
project planning process. As the parties
previously discussed, upon completion of
the work, the County will terminate its
participation in the 1979 Levee
Agreement.
Maintenance and
Repairs of Pavement
Section 1.6 provides the
County shall restore
pavements to a specified
ASTM rating. If not
performed prior to the
closing, the County shall
pay the lump sum of
$8,000,000 as provided in
Section 1.9.
The County is in compliance with the
Lease requirements relating to the
condition of the airport.
Environmental
Remediation
Transfer Agreement
Sections 1.8/1.8.1/1.8.2
provide that the County
shall complete its
obligations under the
Remedial Action
Agreement (RAA),
indemnify the City for
environmental matters,
and procure an
environmental insurance
policy with limits not less
than $3,000,000.If not
performed prior to the
closing, the County shall
pay the lump sum of
$8,000,000 as provided in
Section 1.9.
The County views any and all
environmental matters at PAO as
resolved. On January 31, 2014,DEH
issued a letter closing the Voluntary
Cleanup Program case related to
environmental contamination. As set
forth in the letter, no further action by the
County is required.
To the extent the City desires to protect
against further risk related to the above,
we refer the City to the terms and
conditions of the assigned and assumed
FBO leases.
Lease/Permit (CSLC
Permit) dated July 19,
1971, by and between
California State Land
Commission (CSLC)
and County.
A CSLC permit is required for the City to
operate PAO with proper title to the state-
encumbered land. County suggests a
mutual commitment to terminate the
CLSC Permit and enter into new permit
for the operation of PAO following the
transfer. Good title is required for any
airport sponsor.
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January 23 , 2014
Mr. Eric Peterson, As s istant Din;ctor
Department of Airports
County of Santa Clara
2500 Cunninghan1 Avenue
San Jose, CA 95148-1001
Dear Mr. Peterson:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Aeronaut ics , conducted a
State permit compliance inspection and Feder al Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Master
Record (5010) update at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (FAA Site N o. 02022. * A) on
January 14 ,2014. We appreciate the a ss istanc e and cooperation provided durin g the inspection.
T he updated information will be entered into our records.
Our inspection revealed the following items , which we bring to your attention:
1. Numerous tre es on the west side of the airport, located on the Palo Alto Gol f Course, have
been allowed to grow to a height that exceeds the Federal Aviation Regulations (F AR) Part
77 ,7:1 Transitional Surface. These trees were detailed in prior inspection s dated July 30,
2009, and January 19,2012 , along with a request to respond with a plan to addre s s and
correct this safety issue. Ho w ever, we have failed to receive a respon se and to date
substantial penetrations of the Tran s itional Surface continu e to be an ob struction hazard.
Caltrans understands the pending tran sfer of d ay -to -day m an agem e nt fr om the County of
Santa Clara to the City of Palo Alto in th e near futur e co uld fu rth er complicate corrective
actions. However, Caltrans mu st recei ve a de fini t ive p lan le a din g to tangible progress
within 90 days of receipt of thi s letter, to a ddr ess and m ain ta in o b struction-free FAR Part 77
imaginary surfaces to the airport to p rese r ve th e public u se o f the airport and continue to
operate at night. Failure to compl y m ay le ad to ini t iation of action to suspend night
operations.
2. Numerous concrete bases (supporting Precision Approach Path Indicators, Runway End
IdentifYing Lights , Runway /Taxiway lights , Levee obstruction lights , and RunwaylTaxiw ay
guidance signs) in the Runway Safety Area (RSA), Taxiway Safety Area (T SA), and FAR
Part 77, Primary Surface rise above their surrounding soil surfaces more than three inches
(please see enclosed Photographs 1, 2, and 3). These concrete pads present hard-stop
obstructions to an aircraft during an excursion from the runway or taxiway and must be
lowered, or additional soil must be furnished and compacted flush to the pad e dges , in
accordance with (lAW) FAA Adv isory Circular (Ae) 150/5300-13A, Airport Design. This
is a repeat item.
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January 23 , 2014
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3. Brush located 175 feet east of the approach end of Runway 31 (please see enclosed
Photograph 4) is an obstruction within the Runway Object Free Area (ROFA) and the FAR
Part 77, Primary Surface and must be removed . The ROFA for your airport is 250 feet wide
(125 feet either side of the runway centerline) and extends 240 feet beyond each end of the
runway. The ROFA standards require clearing of above-ground objects protruding above
the runway safety edge, except for frangible navigation aids that need to be located in th e
ROFA because of their function.
4. An abandoned li g ht assembly/fixture located in the infield so uth east of Taxiway Bravo r
(please see enclosed Photograph 5) is an obstruction within the ROFA and FAR Part 77,
Primary Surface and must be removed.
5. An outdated nonstandard green informational sign located southeast of Taxiway Bravo
(please see enclosed Photograph 6), is an obstruction within the ROF A and FAR Part 77 ,
Primary Surface and needs to be relocated outside the ROFA and Primary Surface IA W
FAA AC 150 /5300 -13A, Airport Design. Additionally, all informational signs should have
black inscriptions on ye llow backgrounds, and be retro-reflective and frang ible mounted as
required by FAA AC 150/5340-18F, Standardsfor Airport Sign Systems.
6. Gopher holes in the RSA located on both sides of th e runway (please see enclosed
Photograph 7) must be fill ed and compacted flush-to-grade , lAW FAA ACI50 /5300-13A ,
Airport Design. This is an ongoing project, and we strongly encourage a regular, diligent
inspection and maintenance program in an effort to reduce a nd eliminate new and ex istin g
potential hazards.
7. Nonstandard and confusing group s of surface markings are located n ear the nonmovement
area boundary marking (please see enclosed Photograph 8). Ple ase determine and clarify the
meaning of the se markings, particularly for pilots, a nd mark them lAW FAA AC 150/5340-
lL , Standards for Airport Markings.
8. The nonmove ment area boundary marking and portions of parked aircraft wingtip s (please
see enclosed Photograph 9) do not meet the set-back requirements IA W with the taxiway or
taxilane centerline to fixed/moveable object criteria of FAA AC 150/5300-13A, Airport
D esign . The taxiway or taxilane centerline to fixed/moveable object clearance criteria for
your airport is 44.5 feet and 39.5 feet respectively. Consideration mu st be g iven to relocate
parked aircraft so no portion of an aircraft wingtip penetrates/overhangs the protected area
of the taxiway/tax ilane s.
We recommend th e following items be performed to enhance operational safety and meet
current State and FAA airport design standards:
• A +8-foot-high levee containing a public-use pedestrian/bicycle pathway, loc ated 300 feet
from the approach end of Runway 13 (please see enclosed Photograph 10), and a +6-foot
high levee , located 250 feet from the approach end of Runway 31 penetrate the FAR Part
"Ca.ltrans improves mobility across California"
Mr. Eric Peterson
January 23, 2014
Page 3
77,20:1 Approach Surface . We recommend a project to relocate the levees in order to establish clear 20: 1 Approach Surfaces. Additionally, it would be prudent to allow greater separation for pedestrian and bicyclist traffic. In order to do this, airport management must coordinate with the FAA to determine the feasibility of relocating the levee and acquiring the necessary land to ensure a clear Approach Surface to the runways. If the levee relocation and land acquisition are not feasible , a modification to the FAR Part 77 Approach Surfaces to establish a displaced threshold, must be approved by the FAA and appropriately identified on the Airport Layout Plan (ALP).
• The wingtips of critical design aircraft on the parallel Taxiway Zulu penetrate the ROF A and the Runway Holding Position boundary marking (please see enclosed Photograph 11). Additionally, the ROFA (125 feet either side of the runway centerline) and Taxiway Safety Area (25 feet either side of the taxiway centerline) overlap. Projects to realign the parallel taxiway so that the TSA (25 feet either side of the taxiway centerline) and aircraft wingtips are located beyond the ROFA (125 feet either side of the runway centerline) would enhance operational safety, pro v ide a more uniform taxiway, and meet FAA design standards.
• In variou s locations along Taxilane Golf, the Taxilane Object Free Area (44 .5 feet either . side of the taxi lane centerline) is penetrated by parked aircraft and hangers which could become obstructions to safe aircraft movement. Projects to reconfigure or realign Taxilane Golf would enhance operational safety, provide a more uniform taxilane, and meet FAA design standard s .
• A 7-foot-tall white shed containing electrical controls for runway/taxiway lights and nearby air monitoring equipment (please see enclosed Photograph 12) located 50 feet from the edge of the FAR Part 77 Primary Surface should be relocated farther away from the runway and aircraft movement areas. Consideration shou ld be given to relocation of this equipment to alleviate this potential hazard should an aircraft undershoot, overshoot, or deviate from the runway/taxiway.
• The pavement in a number of locations on the taxi lane s, tie downs , and parking ramp areas is failing, producing pot holes, pea gravel, severe alligator cracking and preventing standing water on the taxilanes from draining away. W e recomm end the airport coordinate with the FAA to identify needed project funding to establish an ongoing taxi lane and ramp area rehabilitation project. In addition, we recommend the airport establish an "Airport Pavement Management Program " in the near future , to assist in making cost-effective decisions about pavement man ageme nt and rehabi lit ation to areas that are currently in fair or poor condition .
It is Caltrans' objective to ensure that airports meet all current applicable FAA minimum design safety standards and AC criteria, FAR, California Public Utility Code, section 21001 et seq., the California Code of Regulation Title 21 , sections 3525-3560, and all required conditions depicted in your State Airport Permit issued by Caltrans. All referenced publications in thi s letter, including many FAA ACs, may be found on our website at www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics.
"Caltrans improves mobility across California "
Mr. Eric Peterson
January 23, 2014
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We are pleased to support and assist you in enhancing safety and utility at your airport and look
forward to continuing a cooperative relationship with the Pa lo Alto Airport of Santa Clara
County .
Plea se notifY us by February 24 , 2014, of your intended or completed action s concerning the
items listed above and provide photographic evidence documenting the results. If you have
question s or require assistance , please contact me at (916) 654 -5174 or via email at
don .haug@ dot.ca.gov.
Aviation Safety Officer
Enclosures
c : Andy Swanson, Airport Manager, Department of Public Works , City of Palo Alto
Phillip Logan , FAA , SFO ADO
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Concrete base exceeds three inches above grade.
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January 23, 2014
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Photogra h 5
An abandoned light assembly/fixture located in the ROF A
Nonstandard informational sign located in the ROF A and FAR Part 77 Primary Surface.
"Calt r an s impro ves mobility ac ross Californ ia "
Mr. Eric Peterson
January 23, 2014
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Photograph 7
Numerous golfer holes in the RSA
Nonstandard confusing groups of markings
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January 23, 2014
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Nonmovement area boundary marking
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11
1>ll\..l<1U wing tips penetrate runway protected areas.
Electrical shed and monitoring equipment located near runway/taxiway.
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PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF PO Box 10250
PALO Palo Alto, CA 94303
ALTO 650.329.2151
March 7, 2014
Michael Murdter, Director
County of Santa Clara
Roads and Airports Department
101 Skyport Drive
San Jose, CA 95110
RE: County's February 13, 2014 Comments to Draft Agreement
Dear Mr. Murdter:
The City of Palo Alto (the "City") acknowledges receipt of the County of Santa Clara's (the "County")
initial comments, dated February 13, 2014, concerning the draft Termination, Assignment and
Assumption Agreement (the "Draft Agreement") that pertains to the transfer of rights and obligations
regarding the Palo Alto Airport.
The purpose of this letter is to respond to the County's several comments in advance of our next
meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 2:00 PM. The City hopes this written exchange will
clarify our respective positions in order that we may move forward expeditiously on finalizing the Draft
Agreement and accomplishing an orderly transfer of the management and control of the Palo Alto
Airport (the "Airport").
Transaction Structure
The County expressed concerned with the number of agreements and the parties to each agreement.
The City is prepared to revise the Draft Agreement by creating two agreements. The City agrees that the
one agreement, to be signed by the City, the County and the FAA, would concern the transfer of the
Grant Assurances, recognition by the FAA of the City's role as the airport sponsor, and release of the
County from the Grant Assurance obligations. The other agreement, to be signed by the City and the
County, would concern the termination of the Airport ground lease (the "Lease"), the assignment of
existing FBO leases, subleases and related contracts to the City, the disposition of the County's personal
property used in connection with the Airport's operations, and other matters of mutual interest
concerning the transfer.
The City initially hoped the Draft Agreement's covenants, terms and conditions could be placed in a
single agreement, for ease of use and implementation, though the transfer has numerous facets, only
some of which concern the FAA. Once we have agreement on the other items listed in the County's
comments, the City will begin work immediately on separating the respective covenants, terms and
conditions and transferring them to two agreements.
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Baylands Levee Agreements
The County has indicated it presently is working to address the findings and recommendations of the
2013 Palo Alto Airport Levee Inspection Report, attached, prepared by the Santa Clara Valley Water
District (the "Water District") and dated January 30, 2014. While the City appreciates the County's
expression of interest and intention to complete the required levee maintenance and repair work prior
to the effective date of transfer, the City is most concerned about the timing of the County's work on
the levee. The County is aware that the early termination of the Lease has been a longstanding m utual
goal of ours. The City does not wish to delay the transfer on account of the levee work, in particular, in
light of the Water District's observation that the deficiencies were identified in prior inspections, yet
those deficiencies still have not been addressed by the County.
The City would like to discuss at our March 11 meeting how we can achieve or create some certainty
around the schedule and completion of the County's work on the levee. At a minimum, the City
requests that the County provides the City with a current report regarding its levee work plan and
schedule as soon as possible, and also provide the City with future updates before or as soon as they are
made publicly available. The City is very interested to know if the County has developed or adopted
additional ideas, approaches or plans to ensure the levee work is completed without causing delay,
either in the timing of the transfer or exposing the City to the financial risk of having to assume the
County's obligation under the 1979 Levee Agreement (to perform the required correction of previously -
identified deficiencies).
Maintenance and Repairs of Pavement
The County has objected to the provision of the Draft Agreement that requires the County to return the
Airport runway, taxiways and apron to good condition or transfer funds to the City in order for the City
to do so. It is apparent that the pavements are not presently in good condition. In the latest inspection
performed by the California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics ("CalTrans"), dated
January 23, 2014, attached, CalTrans found, "The pavement in a number of locations on the taxilanes,
tie downs, and parking ramp areas is failing, producing pot holes, pea gravel, severe alligator cracking
and preventing standing water on the taxilanes from draining away."
Though the County asserts it currently is in compliance with the Lease, the City calls to the County's
attention the requirements of Section 14(a) of the Lease, which requires the County to "assure that the
capital improvements installed by the County are in reasonably good condition, and at the expiration of
the term, the County shall quit and surrender the premises and the capital improvements in as good
state and condition as reasonable use and wear thereof will permit." The County is undoubtedly aware
that the ASTM Pavement Condition Index is the industry standard for measuring pavement condition.
The Draft Agreement reflects the requirement of the Lease to surrender the Airport in "good" condition;
it has construed this Lease condition as equivalent to a PCI value (85 or higher).
The City also notes that the County is obligated under Grant Assurance 11, to implement an effective
pavement maintenance -management program, and under Grant Assurance 19, to suitably operate and
maintain the Airport. While the Grant Assurance obligations generally are a matter between the
County, as the current airport sponsor, and the FAA, the City notes that, as Section 13 of the Lease
requires, the County "shall conduct the .. airport facilities in conformity with all rules, regulations and
standards prescribed by the [FAA]".
Stated simply, the City expects to receive the Airport in good condition, without the onus placed on the
City to assume the financial responsibility for deferred maintenance that should have been routinely
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addressed over the past several years by the County. The City would be pleased to discuss alternate
mechanisms to ensure that this work will be accomplished in a timely manner.
Environmental Remediation
The County has objected to the requirement of the Draft Agreement concerning environmental
conditions on and under the Airport. Although the City acknowledges the County's Roads and Airports
Department is in receipt of a "no further action" letter from the County's Department of Environmental
Health ("DEH"), dated January 31, 2014, attached, the City does not believe or acknowledge that the
DEH letter resolves all environmental issues. Thus, the City believes and maintains the requirement to
secure environmental insurance is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances.
Section 5(b) of the Lease provides, the County "shall have full power, authority and responsibility in
regard to the operation, management, and maintenance of the airport as though it were the sole owner
thereof." By law, this language (indeed, the overall structure of the Lease) imposes upon the County the
responsibility for the environmental condition of the Airport property.
The City believes and maintains the "no further action" DEH letter does not conclusively resolve the
matter for several reasons.
Firstly, the DEH letter acknowledges the presence of hazardous substances and concludes, "Residual
contamination in soil and groundwater remains at the site that could pose an unacceptable risk under
certain site development activities such as site grading, excavation, or the installation of water wells."
The possibility of new site development is not merely theoretical; the City expects new site development
will occur on one or both of the current FBO leasehold sites in the years immediately following the
Airport's transfer.
Although the City intends to abide by site management requirements and conduct any necessary
mitigation measures specified in the "no further action" letter, additional steps to sample, assess, and
mitigate residual contamination during development will increase costs. The City will bear these costs,
directly or indirectly, through the FBO leases.
Secondly, the DEH letter also is predicated on a Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by the
County's environmental consultant in August 2011. The DEH letter states explicitly that "any additional
or previously unidentified contamination at this site might require further investigation or cleanup."
This language clarifies that it is not reasonable to eliminate this possibility of additional remediation
work, in particular, at a site subject to decades -long airport use.
Stated simply, the City does not agree that the "no further action" letter unconditionally resolves the
City's ongoing concerns regarding the environmental condition of the Airport property. Indeed, as a
practical matter, the environmental insurance policy and indemnity proposed in the Draft Agreement
are the appropriate mechanisms to address the potential liability and cost to the City implicated by the
residual and unidentified contamination acknowledged in the DEH letter. The City expects that any
environmental insurance policy will cover third party liability and cleanup costs associated with
unidentified contamination. However, a policy is likely to exclude coverage for known residual
contamination, at least to the extent costs or liability is triggered by development activities. Therefore,
an insurance policy alone may not be sufficient to address the City's exposure. A separate indemnity
from the County is essential and necessary to fully address its responsibilities under the Lease.
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March 7, 2014
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Thirdly, with respect to the FBO leases, the County has been administering those contracts and is in a
better position to assess the extent to which the leases and/or any subleases would provide sufficient
protection to the City, concerning the environmental conditions on and under the leasehold premises.
Unless and until the City is satisfied that the FBOs would be liable under most or all circumstances, the
City will continue to expect the County to assume full responsibility for any adverse environmental
conditions at the Airport consistent the terms and conditions of the Lease.
Lease Permit with the California State Lands Commission
The County has expressed its interest in terminating the California State Lands Commission ("CLC") lease
and having the City enter into a new lease with the CLC. In that regard, the City intends to obtain good
title to the Airport in order to secure the FAA's recognition that the City can assume the role of airport
sponsor. The City is prepared to discuss whether and how to document our mutual commitment to the
termination of the CLC/County lease and the execution of a new CLC/City lease. As with the items
discussed above, the process and timing of these actions are critically important due to their potential
effects on the schedule for the transfer of management and control of the Airport.
As a general matter, the City is interested in a smooth transition of management responsibility and
operational control over the Airport. As well, the City is interested in having the County resolve as many
of the 'open items' as soon as possible and well prior to the proposed effective date of the transfer. The
City is committed to working with the County to conclude this transition process in a comprehensive and
expeditious manner. However, the City does not believe that the transfer can be accomplished, as the
"clean break" that is implied or suggested in the County's comments, in particular, in light of the
environmental condition of the Airport property.
The City trusts that this letter better clarifies and articulates the City's position reflected in the Draft
Agreement and on the key points presented in the County's comments. City staff and counsel look
forward to the discussion of these items at our March 11, 2014 meeting and to the continued
cooperation on the Airport transfer in the ensuing months.
Sincerely,
J. Michael Sartor
Director of Public Works
Attachments
Copy: Jeffrey Smith, County Executive
Carl Honaker, Director of Airports
Eric Peterson, Assistant Director of Airports
Ray Ruiz, Deputy County Counsel
James Keene, City Manager
Andy Swanson, Airport Manager
Molly Stump, City Attorney
Grant Kolling, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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ISO 9001:2000
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2013 Palo Alto Airport
Levee Inspection Report
January 2014
Created and Compiled By:
Ray Bramer
Rebecca Wolff
Under The Direction of:
Chris Elias
ISO 14001
EMS 77213
SLATE OF CAL ORMA—CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS — M.S. # 40
1120 N STREET, SUITE 3300
P_ O. BOX 942874
SACRAMENTO, CA 94274-0001
PHONE (916) 654-4959
FAX (916) 653-9531
TTY 711
www_dot.ca.gov
January 23, 2014
Mr. Eric Peterson, Assistant Director
Department of Airports
County of Santa Clara
2500 Cunningham Avenue
San Jose, CA 95148-1001
Dear Mr. Peterson:
EDMUND G. BROWN IR. Governor
Flex your power!
Be energy efficient!
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Aeronautics, conducted a
State permit compliance inspection and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Master
Record (5010) update at Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (FAA Site No. 02022.*A) on
January 14, 2014. We appreciate the assistance and cooperation provided during the inspection.
The updated information will be entered into our records.
Our inspection revealed the following items, which we bring to your attention:
1. Numerous trees on the west side of the airport, located on the Palo Alto Golf Course, have
been allowed to grow to a height that exceeds the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part
77, 7:1 Transitional Surface. These trees were detailed in prior inspections dated July 30,
2009, and January 19, 2012, along with a request to respond with a plan to address and
correct this safety issue. However, we have failed to receive a response and to date
substantial penetrations of the Transitional Surface continue to be an obstruction hazard.
Caltrans understands the pending transfer of day-to-day management from the County of
Santa Clara to the City of Palo Alto in the near future could further complicate corrective
actions. However, Caltrans must receive a definitive plan leading to tangible progress
within 90 days of receipt of this letter, to address and maintain obstruction -free FAR Part 77
imaginary surfaces to the airport to preserve the public use of the airport and continue to
operate at night. Failure to comply may lead to initiation of action to suspend night
operations.
2. Numerous concrete bases (supporting Precision Approach Path Indicators, Runway End
Identifying Lights, Runway/Taxiway lights, Levee obstruction lights, and Runway/Taxiway
guidance signs) in the Runway Safety Area (RSA), Taxiway Safety Area (TSA), and FAR
Part 77, Primary Surface rise above their surrounding soil surfaces more than three inches
(please see enclosed Photographs 1, 2, and 3). These concrete pads present hard -stop
obstructions to an aircraft during an excursion from the runway or taxiway and must be
lowered, or additional soil must be furnished and compacted flush to the pad edges, in
accordance with (IAW) FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5300-13A, Airport Design. This
is a repeat item.
"Caltrans improves mobility across California"
County of Santa Clara
Department of Environmental Health
1555 Berger Drive, Suite 300
San Jose, California 95112-2716
(408) 918-3400
www.EHinfo.org
January 31, 2014
Mr. Chris Ellsbury
County of Santa Clara
Roads and Airports Department
1505 Schallenberger Road
San Jose, California 95131
(chris. e llsbury@rda. sccgov. org)
Ms. Patricia Roy
PA Fuel Service Tank Farm
1901 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
SCCo Case No. 05S2W31H02s
APN <008-06-001>
Mr. Andrew Swanson
Public Works
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301
(andrew. swanson@cityofpaloalto.org)
Rossi Aircraft Inc.
1903 Embarcardero Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
Subject: Voluntary Cleanup Program Case Closure: Palo Alto Airport, 1901, 1903, 1925
Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, California
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This letter confirms the completion of site investigation and remedial action activities for the
release of waste formerly located at the above -described location. Thank you for your
cooperation throughout this investigation. Your willingness and promptness in responding to our
inquiries concerning the release of waste are greatly appreciated.
Based on information in the above -referenced file, and with the provision that the information
provided to this agency was accurate and representative of site conditions, this agency finds that
the site investigation and remedial action carried out at the above -referenced site satisfies the
cleanup goal requirements of the remedial action agreement between the responsible party and
the Department of Environmental Health as outlined in Section 101480 of the Health and Safety
Code, and that no further action related to the release of waste at the site is required. It should be
noted that any additional or previously unidentified contamination at this site might require
further investigation or cleanup.
The data collected at the site and presented in the case closure summary, Section 3, indicates the
following conditions were reported at the site at the time of closure:
- Soil - 1,700 parts per million (ppm) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) as Gasoline
(TPHg), 160 ppm TPH as Diesel (TPHd), 4.1 ppm TPH as Aviation Gasoline (TPHav),
Board of Supervisors: Mike Wasserman, Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager, S. Joseph Simitian
County Executive: Jeffrey V. Smith
Palo Alto Airport
January 31, 2014
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5,900 ppm TPH as Motor Oil (TPHmo), 149 ppm TPH as Kerosene (TPHk), 11 ppm
Ethylbenzene, 35 ppm Xylenes, 0.72 ppm Methyl tert Butyl Ether (MtBE), 0.018 ppm
DDE and 0.0075 ppm Alpha Chlordane.
Groundwater — 3,750 parts per billion (ppb), TPHg, 0.213 ppb TPHd, 1,200 ppb TPHag,
3.9 ppb Benzene, 2.9 ppb Toluene, 26.6 ppb Ethylbenzene, 17.1 ppb Xylenes, 21 ppb
MtBE, 43.3 ppb Tert Butyl Alcohol (TBA), 56.7 ppb Acetone, and 11.1 ppb Methyl
Ethyl Ketone (MEK).
Residual contamination in soil and groundwater remains at the site that could pose an
unacceptable risk under certain site development activities such as site grading, excavation, or
the installation of water wells. The County and the appropriate planning and building
department shall be notified prior to any changes in land use, grading activities, excavation, and
installation of water wells. This notification shall include a statement that residual contamination
exists on the property and list all mitigation actions, if any, necessary to ensure compliance with
this site management requirement.
This notice is issued pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 101480 of the Health and Safety
Code. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Jim Blamey
Director
Attachment: Case Closure Summary
cc: Nathan King, Regional Water Quality Control Board (nking@waterboards.ca.gov)
Mark Piros, Department of Toxic Substances Control (mpiros@dtsc.ca.gov)
Jack Hardin, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Jack.Hardin@stantec.com)
Carl Honaker, County Airport Administration, County of Santa Clara, Roads and Airports
Department (carl.honaker@rda.sccgov.org)
Dennis Laduzinsky, Northgate Environmental Management, Inc. (dennis@ngem.com)
Michael Murdter, Director, County of Santa Clara, Roads and Airports Department
(Michael.Murdter@rda.sccgov.org)
J. Michael Sartor, Director, Public Works Department, City of Palo Alto, P.O. Box 10250,
Palo Alto, CA 94303
File
cc (without enclosure): City of Palo Alto, Building & Planning Department, 250 Hamilton Ave.,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
ACIP SUMMARY SHEET
PALO ALTO AIRPORT (PAO)
FAA/CALTRANS ACIP (2015-2020) SUMMARY
FISCAL
YEAR Project #PROJECT TOTAL COST FEDERAL
SHARE
STATE
SHARE
LOCAL
SHARE
2015 15-1 Apron Rehabilitation - Design and Construction 1,000,000$ 900,000$ -$ 100,000$
1,000,000$ 900,000$ -$ 100,000$
2016 16-1 Airport Master Plan 550,000$ 495,000$ -$ 55,000$
550,000$ 495,000$ -$ 55,000$
17-1 Apron Reconstruction - Preliminary Design 400,000$ 360,000$ -$ 40,000$
17-2 Airfield Electrical Improvements - Design 100,000$ 90,000$ -$ 10,000$
500,000$ 450,000$ -$ 50,000$
2018 18-1 Apron Reconstruction, Phase 1 - Final Design 175,000$ 157,500$ -$ 17,500$
18-2 Airfield Electrical Improvements - Construction 1,000,000$ 900,000$ -$ 100,000$
1,175,000$ 1,057,500$ -$ $117,500
2019 19-1 Apron Reconstruction, Phase 1 - Construction 5,000,000$ 4,500,000$ -$ 500,000$
19-2 Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2 - Final Design 175,000$ 157,500$ -$ 17,500$
5,175,000$ 4,657,500$ -$ 517,500$
20-1 Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2 - Construction 5,000,000$ 4,500,000$ -$ 500,000$
20-2 Apron Reconstruction, Phase 3 - Final Design 100,000$ 90,000$ -$ 10,000$
5,100,000$ 4,590,000$ -$ 510,000$
Total 2017
Total 2018
Total 2019
2020
Total 2020
Prepared April 2014
Total 2015
Total 2016
2017
1/1/2014 1/1/2015
2/1 3/1 4/1 5/1 6/1 7/1 8/1 9/1 10/1 11/1 12/1
5/28
Federal Aviation Administration
Review and Approval Process
Palo Alto Airport Transfer Timeline
2/24
State Lands Commission
Quitclaim Deed sent to County
5/22
City Budget Hearing
8/4
Transfer Agreement to Council
8/5
Transfer Agreement to Board of Supervisors
4/29
Santa Clara County
Quitclaim to Board of Supervisors
12/3
120-day County Operational Staff