OLINDA LANDFILL GAS TO ENERGY FACILITY

DCO California – Olinda Landfill Gas to Energy Facility, Brea, CA

Project Duration:  1 year

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting provided quality assurance/quality control services during the installation of a methane mitigation and water barrier system at the DCO California Gas to Energy Facility Project located at the Olinda Landfill in Brea, California on behalf of AESCO Technologies.  Mr.  Hazboon observed the installation of the Liquid Boot methane system and the HDPE moisture barrier system, observed the membrane and barrier testing and testing of the active subsurface methane gas mitigation system for the 2,300 square foot building footprint.  The results were documented on daily inspection logs and a Final Close Report was prepared.

All subsurface piping, sand backfill and cover, and the methane barrier system were inspected to ensure that the components were installed in accordance with the Orange county Health Care Agency’s approved design drawings for the facility and manufacturer’s specifications.

UNIVERSITY GATEWAY - USC

Clark Construction Group/Keller CMS - University Gateway Housing Project

Los Angeles, CA

Project Duration:  4 Months

Project Description:

As engineer of record, Mr. Hazboon designed methane mitigation design drawings, engineering specifications, and plans.  The design was used to obtain permits from the City of Los Angeles to construct the methane mitigation system at the site.

As engineer of record, Mr. Hazboon provided quality assurance/quality control services during the installation of a methane mitigation system at the University Gateway Housing Project located at the northwest intersection of Figueroa Street and Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, California on behalf of Keller CMS Services.  Mr.  Hazboon observed the installation, testing and certification of the Level II A passive subsurface methane gas mitigation System for the 180,000 square foot building footprint. All subsurface trenching, piping, gravel backfill and cover, and the methane barrier system were inspected to ensure that the components were installed in accordance with the LA Dept. of Building and Safety Standard Research Report for Liquid Boot 500, Manufacturer’s specifications, and design drawings.

DOUGLAS TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Nova-Equinix LA4 Project, El Segundo, CA

Project Duration:  4 months

Project Description:

As project manager, Mr. Hazboon oversaw the methane mitigation construction and inspection services for the Equinix LA4 Project located in El Segundo, California.

Appropriate permits for the methane mitigation system were obtained from the City of El Segundo Fire Department based on final design documents prepared by a third party.

The design specified the use of HDPE liner as the material for the methane gas barrier.  Based on the complexity of the site and the segmented installation sequence, Liquid Boot 500 at 60 mils was used in place of HDPE.  In addition to the methane barrier, Mr. Hazboon oversaw and managed the expansion of the methane monitoring system by other subcontractors, which consisted of methane sensors and alarms tied into a main alarm panel and remote calibration stations

Mr. Hazboon observed the installation and barrier testing and documented the results on behalf of the City of El Segundo Fire Department.  All subsurface trenching, piping, gravel backfill and cover, and the methane barrier system were inspected to ensure that the components were installed in accordance with the City of El Segundo Fire Dept., Manufacturer’s specifications, and design drawings.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Newell Builders – First Christian Church, Huntington Beach, CA

Project Duration:  6 Weeks

Project Description:

As Engineer of Record, Mr. Hazboon designed a turnkey passive methane mitigation system, which included methane engineering design and installation oversight services, for the First Christian Church located in Huntington Beach, California.

The First Christian Church refurbishment project included the Multi-Purpose Building, approximately 9,400 square feet, and the Café/Administrative Building, approximately 7,600 square feet.

Mr. Hazboon oversaw and managed the installation of the methane system, observed the barrier testing and documented the results.  All subsurface piping, sand backfill and cover, and the methane barrier system were inspected to ensure that the components were installed in accordance with the City of Huntington Beach Fire Dept., manufacturer’s specifications, and design drawings.

INDUSTRIAL SWPPP

Stockton Sulfur Prill Facility, Martin Operating Partnership, LP, Stockton, CA

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting provided industrial Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) consulting services in support of on-going environmental and regulatory compliance at the Stockton Sulfur Prill Facility, in Stockton, California.  The Stockton Sulfur Prill Facility accepts molten sulfur generated from petroleum distillation and processes it to produce pelletized sulfur prill.  The seasonal rainwater and residual water from processing in the presence of sulfur creates an acidic run off water that is then collected on site, processed to increase pH and then reused in the prilling process.  Havasu Consulting reviewed and assessed previous annual SWPPPs, conducted a site visit, and used the gathered information to provide an updated annual SWPPP for the facility.  The runoff and reuse process at the facility required a special water balance calculation and report which was also reviewed and amended as needed.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

St. John Maron Church - City of Orange, CA

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting provided general civil and environmental services for the St. John Maron Church driveway expansion project in the City of Orange, California.  The St. John Maron Church project is a driveway realignment, parking lot improvement, and infiltration planter installation.  Services provided include:  hydrological assessment of the entire property and the proposed installation of 9,840 square feet of asphalt surface, proposal of an approximately 1,100 square foot infiltration planter to accommodate the sheet flow from the aforementioned parking lot and driveway realignment, and preparation of a Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan submitted to the City of Orange.

INDUSTRIAL SWPPP

Mobile Pipe Lining and Coating - Adelanto, CA

Project Duration:  2 weeks expedited turn around

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting updated the existing industrial Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to comply with the recent update to the Industrial General Permit update deadline.  The Mobile Pipe Lining Facility fabricates pipe linings and stores finished pipes and materials at their 40 acre facility in Adelanto, CA. Havasu Consulting reviewed and assessed previous annual SWPPPs, conducted a site visit, and used the gathered information to provide an updated annual SWPPP for the facility.

GRAY WATER SYSTEM

Gray and Rain Water Reclamation and Reuse Project , Oak Hills, CA

Project Duration:  3 Months

Project Description:

Mr. Hazboon designed a gray water and rain water reclamation system which was used to irrigate ornamental trees on a 5-acre property in the high desert.  As part of the design, the water consumption for the entire residence was evaluated and used to construct several drainage piping scenarios and their resulting water reclamation volume.  A final residence wide drainage piping scenario utilizing drainage from sinks, showers, dishwashers, laundry machines and roof drains which collected rainwater was developed.  The collected water was routed to a below grade concrete vault and clarifier system then pumped to trees on site.

ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT

Robertson Ranch West - Carlsbad, CA

Project Duration: 1 year

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting provided environmental services for toxaphene mitigation oversight at the Toll Brothers Development Project located at the Former Robertson Ranch West in Carlsbad, California on behalf of LGC Valley.  Robertson Ranch West is a former 211 acre agricultural site which produced world class flowers. Havasu Consulting implemented oversight activities outlined in a SDCDEH approved Site Management Plan.  Activities included: environmental oversight during site clean up and decommissioning, perimeter air monitoring and sampling, dust level to toxaphene level correlation, contractor coordination, soil confirmation sampling, and agency reporting.

Havasu applied for site closure and County of San Diego County Department of Environmental Health granted closure on August 12, 2016.

PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS - ADA COMPLIANCE

Sterling Pacific Corporation, Corona, CA

Project Duration:  1 Month

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting was retained to assist Sterling Pacific Corporation in bringing their commercial parking lot up to ADA compliance.  This involved evaluating the currently out of compliance handicap spaces, walkways,  and curbs leading to  entrances on the property.  The proposed improvements included removing and regrading the parking spaces, changing the elevations of the curbs and walkways.

ROAD AND DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Thurman Grant Architecture - Residence, Venice, CA

Project Duration:  4 Months

Project Description:

As engineer of record, Mr. Hazboon designed street improvements as part of residence and lot development.  The design involved evaluating the currently dilapidated street, sidewalk, curb and gutter leading to the lot entrance and along the adjacent connecting street.  The proposed street improvements included removing and upgrading the street asphalt, curb, gutter, and sidewalk and installing new street structures to meet City of Los Angeles and Caltrans updated codes and requirements.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Gaston & Associates - GW Monitoring Well Install, Los Angeles, CA

Project Description:

Havasu Consulting provided a work site traffic control plan to close down the center divider/turn lane and the adjacent lanes to provide a safety zone large enough to accommodate a drill-rig and associated support equipment and crews in area behind a blind curve.  City of LA approved the plans and work was conducted in a safe and timely manner.

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