Item 29 CIWMB Meeting April 19, 2005

Consideration Of A Resolution To Work In Partnership With The

Department Of Toxic Substances Control Towards The Remediation Of The BKK Landfill Storm Drain System

BKK Landfill Background

Location urban: City of West Covina Owner/operator: BKK Corporation

Class I Area operated 1962-1987 (codisposal hazardous waste/MSW); closure certified 1991

Class III Area operated 1987-1996 (MSW); partial site closure plan approved 1996; full site closure/postclosure plan approved 2002.

DTSC began emergency response action on 11/18/04 to ensure essential operations.

BKK Landfill Class III Closure Status

BKK contracted out in 2004 to complete remaining closure phases and integrate with City brownfields redevelopment rough grading project.

BKK insufficient funds 9/04; closure ceased 11/04; Notice & Order issued; Revised Plans to match funding approved 2/05; FA mechanism updated.

Board options if BKK fails to complete closure. Recent resolution with BKK, insurance company,

and contractor reported for intended restart 7/05.

BKK Landfill Storm Drain Repair Issue

Critical section of storm drain system failed 1/04. Progressive failure has occurred during the extreme storm season of 2004/05.

Enforcement Actions- LEA, RWQCB, and DTSC. DTSC contractor proceeding with final repair

project to be completed by next wet season; preliminary cost estimate is $3,780,000.

Initial request for funding assistance from Solid Waste Cleanup Program not currently needed.

BKK Landfill Class III Area

BKK Landfill Class I Area

Failed Storm Drain Pipe

City of West Covina Brownfields Project Property Boundary

Leachate/Gas Systems

Detention Basin

Amar Road

Azu

sa B

lvd

(39)

N

½ mile

Detention Basin and Temporary Excavation- 2/28/05

Temporary Excavation

Storm Drain Pipe Failure on Class I Area

Detention Basin

Conclusion

Adopt resolution 2005-91 to support storm drain project; provide ongoing technical assistance; and if needed potential future consideration for qualifying funding under Solid Waste Cleanup Program.

BKK Landfill Class III Area

BKK Landfill Class I Area

Failed Storm Drain Pipe

City of West Covina Brownfields Project Property Boundary

Leachate/Gas Systems

Detention Basin

Amar Road

Azu

sa B

lvd

(39)

N

½ mile