Arbitration between SGHAD and City of Anaheim

The arbitration hearing between the Santiago GHAD and the City of Anaheim was held on January 30, 2023. Documents related to the arbitration process and hearing, including the final award, are linked below.

GHAD’s Demand for Arbitration Letter to City of Anaheim

City of Anaheim’s Response to Arbitration Letter

GHAD’s Petition to Compel Arbitration with City of Anaheim

City of Anaheim’s Response to Petition to Compel Arbitration

GHAD’s Reply Brief for City of Anaheim’s Response to Petition to Compel Arbitration

GHAD’s Demand for Arbitration

City of Anaheim’s Response to GHAD’s Demand for Arbitration

Stipulation of Facts

GHAD’s Opening Brief

Declaration of Uri Eliahu, ENGEO- GHAD Manager

City of Anaheim’s Opening Brief

Declaration of Michael Rubin, Attorney representing City of Anaheim

GHAD’s Response Brief

City of Anaheim’s Response Brief

Final Arbitration Award February 13, 2023

Public Knowledge Survey 2019

A public knowledge survey regarding the Santiago GHAD was hand-distributed to property owners within the Santiago GHAD on November 25, 2019. A hard copy of the survey was mailed to property owners who do not reside at the situs address within the GHAD, but own the property within the GHAD.  Linked below is a copy of the survey.

Santiago GHAD Public Knowledge Survey

Santiago GHAD Public Knowledge Survey Results

FEMA Hazard Grant Mitigation Program Subapplication

As discussed at previous board meetings and informational workshops, the GHAD is seeking FEMA funding via CalOES to implement a long-term mitigation solution that reduces reliance dewatering facilities for the purpose of landslide stabilization. Some continued dewatering may be necessary for seepage management.  The completed and anticipated timeline for this application is as follows:

May 9, 2023– Submitted Notice of Interest to receive funding for proposed mitigation project.

May 25, 2023– Notified by CalOES that Notice of Interest was accepted.

August 4, 2023– Submitted Subapplication to CalOES for proposed mitigation project.

August 11, 2023– Received RFI#1 from CalOES for proposed mitigation project.

August 16, 2023– Submitted responses to RFI#1 to CalOES.

August 30, 2023– Received RFI#2 from CalOES for proposed mitigation project.

September 7, 2023– Submitted responses to RFI#2 to CalOES.

April 2024– Notified by CalOES that the GHAD’s subapplication was waitlisted.

Early-mid 2025– Receive notice if CalOES/FEMA can award the GHAD’s proposed mitigation project from the waitlist.

Mid -to Late 2025– If funding is awarded, anticipated 100% design completion and construction kick-off for the long-term mitigation solution.

Mid- to Late 2026– If funding is awarded, anticipated construction completion of the long-term mitigation solution.

Subapplication and Supporting Documentation

Army Corps of Engineers Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Information

We have been notified that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) at Formerly Used Defense Site Former (FUDS) project at Irvine Park – Army Camp (MRS01 – Range Complex), FUDS Project # J09CA712901 which includes some parcels within the Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD).  The US Army Corps of Engineers completed a Site Inspection (SI) in 2011 and as a result it was decided to perform further site investigation under Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS).  In order for the US Army Corps of Engineers to perform proper RI/FS in the area, they may seek permission to enter private property.  If the USACE decides to conduct any investigation on parcels after obtaining the property owner’s permission, some soil samples (small amount) will be taken from undeveloped/un-landscaped area in their property. As indicated, the sampling will not be very intrusive. Below is more information regarding the US Army Corps of Engineers’ work in this area. The Santiago GHAD is providing this notification for information only and is not involved in any of the investigation activities.

Executive Summary

Supplemental Information