PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 157 CROSS AVENUE OAKVILLE JANUARY, 2019 Prepared for:Mr. Victor Huo, President/CEO Can-China Real Capital Inc. 8500 Leslie Street, Suite 560 Markham, Ontario Prepared by: Andre Breberina P. Geo 35 Fairview Avenue Grimsby, On, L3M 3L4 T: 1 (905) 945-7019 F: 1 (905) 945-9735 e-mail: [email protected]Project Number 18161 January 27, 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………… 1
2.0 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………… 3
(a) Phase I Property Information………………………………… 3
3.0 SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION…………………………………… 4
3.1 Purpose…………………………………………………………… 4
3.2 Scope and Methodology………………………………………… 4
3.3 Disclosure of Interest…………………………………………… 4
3.4 Limitations and Use of this Report…………………………….. 4
4.0 RECORDS REVIEW……………………………………………….. 6
(a) General…………………...……………………………………… 6
(i) Phase One Study Area Determination………………………… 6
(ii) First Developed Use Determination…...……………………... 6
(iii) Fire Insurance Plans……..…………………………………... 6
(iv) Chain of Title………………………………………………… 6
(v) Environmental Reports……………………………………….. 7
(b) Environmental Source Information…………………………… 8
(c) Physical Setting Sources……………………………………….. 9
(i) Aerial Photographs………………………………………….… 9
(ii) Topography, Hydrology and Geology……………………….. 9
(iii) Fill Materials………………………………………………… 10
(iv) Water Bodies and Areas of Natural Significance..…………… 10
(v) Well Records………………………………………………….. 10
(d) Site Operating Records………………………………………. 11
5.0 INTERVIEWS……………………………………………………… 13
6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE……………………………………... 15
(a) General Requirements…………………………………………… 15
(b) Specific Observations of the Phase One Property………………19
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(c) Written Description of Investigation………………………….. 19
7.0 REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION..………….. 22
(i) Current and Past Uses ………………………………………… 22
(ii) Potentially Contaminating Activity …………………………. 22
(iii) Areas of Potential Environmental Concern …………………. 22
(iv) Rationale for APECs ……………………..…………………. 22
(v) Phase One Conceptual Model …………….…….……………. 23
8.0 CONCLUSIONS…………………………………………………….. 31
9.0 REFERENCES……………………………………………………… 32
10.0 APPENDICES……………………………………………………… 34
TABLES
Table 1: Site Information………………………………………………… 4
Table 2: Contact Information ……………………………………………. 4
Table 3: Property Use Directories, Site Use………………………………. 7
Table 4: Property Use Directories, Surrounding Properties………………. 8
Table 7: Table of Current and Past Uses of the Phase One Property.……. 22
FIGURES
Figure 1 – Phase One Property ……………………….…………………... 26
Figure 2 – Buildings, Structures and Adjacent Property Uses..…………... 27
Figure 3 – Water Bodies and ANSIs…………………….………………... 28
Figure 4 – Conceptual Site Model – PCAs………………………………... 29
Figure 5 – Phase One Property ANSIs…………………………………….. 30
APPENDICIES
Appendix A – Surveys
Appendix B – Topographic Map
Appendix C – Aerial Photographs
Appendix D – Qualifications of Assessor
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the request of Mr. Victor Huo of Can-China Real Capital Inc. (the Client), a Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment (P1-ESA) was conducted on a property municipally known as
157 Cross Avenue in the Town of Oakville, Ontario (the Site).
The assessment was conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in Schedule D
Phase One Environmental Site Assessments of the Ministry of Environment’s O. Reg 511/09.
The procedure involved a records review, site reconnaissance, and interviews.
The Phase I Study Area (SA) was set at 250 m.
(i) Current and Past Uses
Year Name of Owner Description of Property Use Property Use Other Observations from Aerial
Photographs, Fire Insurance Plans, etc…
2017 -
Present
Can-China Real
Capital Inc.
Retail Lighting Store Commercial Title search, direct observation, interview
with current manager of store and ower
2002 - 2017 1532628 Ontario
Limited
Retail Lighting Store Commercial Title search, direct observation, interview
with current manager of store
1983 - 2002 Marlene A Beer Restaurant - Armadillos Commercial Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
Restaurant - Pete and Marty’s Commercial Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
1978 - 1983 Roshorn Limited
(formerly) D.L.
Fowles Development Limited
Restaurant - Chew Chinese Food
Emporium
Commercial Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
Undeveloped Undeveloped Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
The following PCA was identified on the Phase One Property:
PCA 1 – Road salt transported by vehicles onto the parking lot of the Phase One
Property on the adjacent property and is considered a PCA – Not Specified. PCA 1 is
considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property on the parking area and
laneways.
The following PCAs were identified in the Phase One Study Area:
PCA 2 – There is a ground mounted transformer situated on a below ground concrete
vault located trans-gradient to the Phase One Property on the adjacent property and is
considered a PCA#55 - Transformer Manufacturing, Processing and Use. The
underground utility corridor from the vault runs westward on the adjacent property,
and would direct any contamination due to leakage of transformer oil away from the
Phase One Property, and therefore PCA 2 is not considered to represent an APEC to
the Phase One Property.
PCA 3 – There are two nested ground mounted transformers situated on a below
ground concrete vault located trans-gradient to the Phase One Property on the adjacent
property and is considered a PCA#55 - Transformer Manufacturing, Processing and
Use The underground utility corridor from the vault runs westward on the adjacent
property, and would direct any contamination due to leakage of transformer oil away
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from the Phase One Property, and therefore PCA 3 not considered to represent an
APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 4 – There is a railroad track approximately 200 m southeast of and downgradient
of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA #46 Rail Yards, Tracks and Spurs.
As PCA 4 is downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not considered to represent
an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 5 – There is an automotive repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue approximately 75 m
south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA#27 –
Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars, Marine Vehicles and Aviation
Vehicles. As PCA 5 is downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not considered to
represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 6 – Historically, there has been a foundry until 1994 at 146 Cross Avenue south
of, and down gradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA#32 – Iron
and Steel Manufacturing and Processing. As PCA 6 is downgradient of the Phase One
Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 7 – Historically, there has been an automotive repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#27 – Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars, Marine
Vehicles and Aviation Vehicles, As PCA 7 is downgradient of the Phase One
Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 8 – Historically, there has been an autobody repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#10 – Commercial Autobody Shops. As PCA 8 is downgradient of
the Phase One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One
Property.
PCA 9 – Historically, there has been a metal stamping shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#34 – Metal Fabrication. As PCA 9 is downgradient of the Phase
One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
Road salt transported by vehicles onto the parking lot of the Phase One Property on the
adjacent property and is considered a PCA – Not Specified. PCA 1 is considered to represent
an APEC to the Phase One Property on the parking area and laneways. Road salt picked up by
vehicles on municipal roads may been transported onto the parking lot of the Phase One
Property where it may have leaked onto the parking pavement and leached into the soil below
resulting in sodium adsorption ratio impacts.
It is therefore a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is required before a Record of Site
Condition can be submitted.
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Property Identification Number (PIN) 24816-0048 (LT)
Assessment Roll Number 2401 030 010 02600 0000
Registered Owner Can-China Real Capital Inc.
Zoning MTC’ for Mid-town Transitional Commercial
Site Area/Shape Slightly irregular rectangular
Frontage 33.681 m on the northwest side of Cross Avenue
Depth 127.888 m.
Table 1b: Contact Information
Item Site Owner
Organization Can-China Real Capital Inc.
Contact Victor Huo
Title Owner
Address 8500 Leslie Street Suite 560, Markham ON. L3T 7M8
Canada
Phone 647-351-3688 ex 209
Table 1c: Client Information
Item Site Owner
Organization Can-China Real Capital Inc.
Contact Victor Huo
Title Owner
Address 8500 Leslie Street Suite 560, Markham ON. L3T 7M8
Canada
Phone 647-351-3688 ex 209
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3.0 SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION
3.1 Purpose
This P1-ESA was carried out in accordance with Part VII of the Ministry of Environment’s O.
Reg 511/09 and the requirements set out in Schedule D Phase One Environmental Site
Assessments .
The general objectives of the PI-ESA are:
• To develop a preliminary determination of the likelihood that one or more
contaminants have affected land or water on, in or under the phase one property.
• To determine the need for a phase two environmental site assessment
• To provide a basis for carrying out any phase two environmental assessment required.
• To provide adequate preliminary information about environmental conditions in the
land or water, in or under the phase one property for the conduct of a risk assessment
following completion of a phase two environmental site assessment.
3.2 Scope
The Phase I ESA scope of work included:
• A records review.
• Interviews.
• Site Reconnaissance.
• An evaluation of the information gathered from the records review, interviews, and the
site reconnaissance.
• A phase one conceptual site model
• Conclusions determining whether a phase two environmental site assessment is
required before a record of site condition can be submitted.
3.3 Disclosure of Interest
The author does not have any material interest, direct or indirect, in the Site or the Client.
Except for remuneration and information research fees received for the performance of this
assessment, the author will not receive any profit or specialized information from the Client
that would benefit the author.
3.4 Limitations and Use of this Report
The data reported and the findings, observations, and conclusions expressed in this report are
limited by the Scope of Work.
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The author has conducted this assessment in accordance with generally accepted professional
practices, as performed at the same or similar locations related to the nature of this assigned
work. The author’s services are not subject to any expressed or implied warranties
whatsoever.
The author has accepted information provided by third parties in good faith, but has not
completed independent evaluations as to the accuracy or completeness of such information,
and shall therefore not be responsible for any errors or omissions contained in such
information.
The Site inspection pertaining to this assessment, and associated findings, observations, and
opinions, are based solely on the Site conditions encountered at the time of the investigation.
Changes in conditions may occur after the completion of this investigation. The passage of
time, manifestation of latent conditions, or future events, may require further study, analysis
of data, and re-evaluation of the findings, observations, and conclusions in this report.
This report is provided as a measure of due diligence and to assess risks with respect to
environmental soil impairment, but it should not be considered as exhaustive or absolute in
coverage; no investigation can totally eliminate the possibility that environmental impairment
may exist at a site.
Regulatory requirements or their interpretations may be revised by the governing agencies,
resulting in future changes to the recommended works, or remediation needs.
The conclusions presented in this report are professional opinions based upon data and
conditions described herein. They are intended only for the purpose, site, and project
indicated. This report is not a definitive study of contamination at the site, and should not be
interpreted as such. A qualitative evaluation of soil conditions was not performed as part of
this investigation. No sampling or chemical analyses of structural materials or other
equipment, processes, or related media was performed in this study unless explicitly stated.
This report presents professional opinions and findings of a scientific and technical nature.
Because of the stated limitations, the findings, observations, opinions and conclusions
expressed by the author in this report are not, nor should not be, considered an opinion
concerning the compliance of any past or present owner of the site, with any Federal,
Provincial, or municipal law or regulation.
The report shall not be construed to offer legal opinion or representations as to the
requirements of, nor compliance with, environmental laws, rules, regulations or policies of
Federal, Provincial or local government agencies.
The author has prepared this report for the exclusive use of the Client. This report shall not be
used or relied upon by outside parties without the written consent of the author. Any use of
this report constitutes acceptance of the limits of liability that may apply to the author. Any
such liability extends only to the client of the author and not to any other parties who may
obtain the report.
If new information or conditions of concern are discovered during future work, including Site
assessments, excavations, borings, or other studies, the author should be requested to re-
evaluate the assessments and conclusions presented in this report and to provide amendments
as required.
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4.0 RECORDS REVIEW
(a) General
(i) Phase One Study Area Determination
The Phase I Study Area (SA) was set at 250 m. The general area beyond the study area is
rural and there was no evidence of significant sources of potential contamination within a
kilometer of the Site. Therefore, properties beyond 250 m of the site were not considered part
of the Phase I Study Area.
(ii) First Developed Use Determination
Based on review of: historic aerial photographs on file with the City of Oakville and the
Region of Halton dating back to 1954; and Might’s and Criss Cross Street Directories on file
with the Oakville Public Library, the Phase One Property was first developed 1981 as a
restaurant operating as Chew’s Chinese Food Emporium.
No development was identified prior to this period.
(iii) Fire Insurance Plans
Available fire insurance programs (FIP) at the Oakville Public Library were reviewed. No
FIPs with coverage for the area were identified.
(iv) Chain of Title
A chain of title was undertaken by Diane Harman LPS to the date of first development. The
results of search are summarized as follows:
CHAIN OF TITLE RE PIN 24816-0048 – from 1980 to date – 157 CROSS AVE.,
OAKVILLE (deeds only):
- 491914 Deed 14 Nov./78 The Flintkote Company of Canada Limited to D. L. Fowles
Development Limited;
- 557358 Articles of Amalgamation 14/05/82 D. L. Fowles… now Roshorn Limited;
- 589004 Grant 03/11/83 Roshorn Limited to Marlene A. Beer;
- HR135968 Transfer 2002/07/31 …Beer to 1532628 Ontario Limited;
- HR1471464 Transfer 2017/07/12 1532628… to Can-China Real Capital Inc.
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(v) Environmental Reports
A report entitled “PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT, 157 CROSS
AVENUE, OAKVILLE, APRIL, 2017” prepared by Andre Breberina P. Geo. was reviewed.
The findings of the report are summarized as follows:
“The Lighting Centre has been operating since about 2000. Previously the Site was used as a
restaurant operating as ‘Armadillo’s’ in the 1990s and ‘Peter and Marty’s’ in the 1980s.
There is a single storey concrete block with some wood cladding building on the Site. The
building had a slab on grade concrete floor with level asphalt roof over steel decking
supported by open webbed steel joists. The interior is used as a retail area and warehouse for
home lighting and has an office and washroom. Heating and cooling is from roof mounted
natural gas HVAC unit. There is municipal water and sanitary service to the Site.
No potentially contaminating activities were identified on the Site.
Properties located within the study area include historic foundry operation from 1971 to
2000, however this property is located downgradient to the Site and this activity is considered
not to be an area of potential environmental concern.
The Phase I ESA identified no areas of potential environmental concern were identified on the
Site or within the study area.”
No other environmental reports were identified or reported.
(vi) Other Reports Relating Potential Contamination or APEC on or under the Phase One
Property
Might’s and Criss Cross Street Directories on file with the Oakville Public Library were
reviewed for occupancies of the Site and properties in the study area in approximately five
year increments from dates of the most recent publication in 2000 to the earliest publication in
1965. The following occupancies for the Site were identified:
: Property Use Directories: Site Use
Address Year Occupant Activity
157 Cross Avenue <1982 No listings None
1982 - 1983 Chew’s Chinese Food Emporium Commercial – Restaurant
1984 - 1990 Peter and Marty’s Commercial – Restaurant
1995 – 2000 Armadillo’s Commercial – Restaurant
Within the study area, most of the historic listings consist of retail and office commercial uses
and residential uses. Five historic listings on two addresses in the study area were identified as
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Property Use Directories, Surrounding Properties,
Address Direction from Site Years Occupant Activity
142 Cross Avenue
Across Cross Avenue South and approximately 40 m Downgradient of the Site
1971 - 1976 Wright CE Stampings Ltd. Industrial – metal stamping
1980 No Listing None
1985 - 2000 Noel’s Auto Service Commercial
1985 Cross Avenue Auto Body P&J Auto Body
Commercial Commercial
148 Cross Avenue
Across Cross Avenue Southeast and Downgradient of the Site
As these properties with PCAs on them are hydrogeologically down gradient from the Phase
One Property, they are not considered areas of potential environmental concern to the Phase
One Property.
(b) Environmental Source Information
(i) National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI)
The NPRI data base searched for records in the study area. The phase one property was not
listed under the NPRI.
(ii) Ontario Inventory of PCB Storage Sites (October 1992)
A search of the Ontario Inventory of PCB Storage Sites (1992) did identify any properties in
the study area.
(iii) Certificates of Approval, Permits to Take Water, Certificates of Property Use and similar
instruments
No Certificates of Approval, Permits to Take Water, Certificates of Property Use or similar
instruments were identified on the Phase One Study or adjacent properties.
(iv) Inventory of Industrial Sites Producing or Using Coal Tar and Related Tars in Ontario
The MOE’s ‘Inventory of Industrial Sites Producing or Using Coal Tar or Related Tars in
Ontario, November, 1988’ was reviewed and no such facilities were identified within the Study
Area.
(v) Records concerning reported violations, prosecutions, or clean-up orders, past or present,
with respect to environmental regulations, pertaining to the Site.
There are no reported violations, prosecutions, or clean-up orders, past or present, with
respect to environmental regulations, pertaining to the Site.
(vi) Waste Management Records
Based on a review of the MOE’s HWIN, the phase one property and adjacent sites were not
identified as a waste generators or receivers.
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(vii) Reports submitted to the Ministry related to environmental conditions
There are no reported violations, prosecutions, or clean-up orders, past or present, with
respect to environmental regulations, pertaining to the Phase One Property or adjacent
properties.
(viii) Retail Fuel Storage Tanks maintained by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), which maintains licenses of storage
tanks under the Gasoline Handling Act and the Fuel Safety Act, was contacted regarding
records of such tanks on the Phase One Property.
(ix) Notices and Instruments, including RSCs, posted in the Registry
No Notices and Instruments, including RSCs, posted in the Registry were identified on the
Phase One Property or adjacent properties.
(x) Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs)
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources ANSI map was reviewed and no ANSIs were
identified on the phase one property or within one kilometer of the property.
(xi) Waste Disposal Inventory
The MOE’s ‘Waste Disposal Site Inventory, June, 1988’ was reviewed and the Site. No such
sites were identified within phase one study area.
(xii) Town of Oakville’s Official Plan
The Official Plan was reviewed. In accordance with the Town of Oakville’s Official Plan, the
Site and local area are designated as ‘employment district’ land use.
No environmentally sensitive or hazard lands areas were found within the study area (Figure
5).
(xiii) Town of Oakville’s Zoning By-law
In accordance with the Town of Oakville’s zoning by- laws , the Site and local area are
designated as ‘MTC’ for Mid-town Transitional Commercial.
(c) Physical Setting Sources
(i) Aerial Photographs
An aerial photograph from 1954 at 1:15,840 scale from the Ministry of Natural Resources was
reviewed and is reproduced as Plate 1A. Aerial photographs from 1978, 1987 and 1994 at
1:5000 scale available at the Region of Halton Public Works Department were reviewed and
are reproduced as Plates 2A to 4A respectively. Satellite photographs from 1995, 1999, 2002,
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2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015 available from the Town of Oakville’s website were
reviewed and are reproduced as Plates 5A to 12A respectively.
The 1954 aerial photograph shows the Site and area as crop fields.
The 1979 aerial photograph shows the Site as undeveloped, but there is shopping mall to the
west, retail stores and offices to the northwest and northeast. Across the Cross Avenue to the
southeast and downgradient from the Site is foundry building.
The 1987 to 1999 aerial photographs show the Site developed in its current form. with the
current building on it and buildings to the east and west of the Site.
The 2002 to 2015 photographs show the Site in use and the surrounding properties as
developed in their current condition with the replacement of the foundry with Go transit
parking and redevelopment of the shopping mall to plaza format.
Visual analysis of the photos do not indicate other structures or other activities or features
(tank farms, pits, lagoons, etc.) on the Site, or on adjoining properties, that would be of
environmental concern. There are no former watercourses or depressions identified on the
Site.
(ii) Topography, Hydrology and Geology
A 1961 topographic map available at the Oakville Public Library was reviewed and presented
as figure 6. The map shows the shopping mall to the west, retail store to the northwest, and
across the Cross Avenue to the southeast and downgradient from the Site is foundry building.
A topographic map from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry website was
obtained and is presented as Figure 7. The map shows that elevations range across the Site
from just over 104 m at the back of the Site to about 102 m at the front of the Site.
The site is level with no water courses. Surface runoff drains to the municipal storm drain
system.
The general topography slopes to the southeast toward Lake Ontario. The Sixteen Mile Creek
meanders approximately 300 m to the east and south of the Phase One Property and the valley
drops sharply by about 20 m. Groundwater is inferred to be influenced by the local
topography and flow in southeasterly direction.
Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) maps, “Surficial Geology of Greater Toronto and Oak
Ridges Moraine Area, Southern Ontario” available on the Ministry of Natural Resources
website were reviewed. The Site is situated on a deposit of glaciolucustrine silts and clays of
generally low permeability and the underlying bedrock was identified as paleozoic shale
bedrock of the Queenston Formation consisting of shale, siltstone, minor limestone and
sandstone.
A review of “The Physiography of Southern Ontario” places the Site on a physiographic unit
known as the Iroquois Plain. Which is lowland bordering Lake Ontario that was inundated in
the late Pleistocene by Lake Iroquois. Soils in this area consist of a clayey-silt till (Halton
Till).
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No geotechnical or geological reports were on file with the owner.
(iii) Fill Materials
Other than a gravel sub-base for the asphalt apron in the rear lane way and parking pad, no
other extraneous fill was observed or suspected during the Site reconnaissance of from other
sources.
(iv) Water Bodies and Areas of Natural Significance
No water bodies and areas of natural significance were identified in the Study Area.
(v) Well Records
The Ontario Well Records data base was searched and the following well records were
identified in the study area:
- One well record from 2009 of a monitoring was identified on 214 Cross Avenue to the
south. The soil log reported a shale till beneath 1’ of granular fill to 11’ followed by
shale with limestone layers to 20’. Depth to groundwater was not reported.
- One well record from 2012 of six overburden and six bedrock monitoring were
identified on 177 and 185 Cross Avenue and 580 Argus St to the east. The soil logs
reported soils below the surface asphalt and sub-base fill to consist of clay to silt to
depths of between 2.7 m and 4.0 m followed by shale with limestone layers to 5.1’.
Depth to groundwater in the overburden wells was reported to between 2.0 m and 3.5
m. Depth to groundwater in the bedrock wells was reported to between 4.5 m and 5.1
m.
- Three well records from 2011 of three overburden monitoring were identified on 177
586 Argus St to the east. The soil logs reported soils below the surface asphalt and
sub-base fill to consist of silt and sand to 11’. Depth to groundwater was not reported.
- One well record from 2004 of a monitoring was identified on 217 Cross Avenue to the
south. The soil log reported soils of silt and sand to 2.4 m followed by shale with
limestone layers to 5.1m’. Depth to groundwater was not reported.
(d) Site Operating Records
(i) Regulatory Information and Permits
There are no reported violations, prosecutions, or clean-up orders, past or present, with
respect to environmental regulations, pertaining to the Site.
(ii) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
There were no MSDS for the operation.
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(iii) Site Utility Drawings
None reported.
(iv) Inventory of Chemicals and Their Usage
Chemicals on Site generally consisted of small quantity containers of household type cleaners.
(v) Inventory of Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks
No above-ground or underground storage tanks were observed currently, or reported
previously, on the Site.
(vi) Environmental Reporting Data
No monitoring was reported as being conducted.
(vii) Waste Management Records
Currently wastes and recyclables are placed curbside for municipal pick-up.
(viii) Process, Production and Maintenance Records
There are no process, production or maintenance records.
(ix) Spills Reporting Records
No spills have been reported to occur during the current occupancy/operations.
(x) Emergency Response or Contingency Plan
None reported.
(xi) Environmental Audit Reports
None were identified or reported to exist for the present of previous operation.
(xii) Site Plans
A 1982 site plan of the Phase One Property was provided in the Client. The plan identifies the
property limits and the existing building footprint. The survey reports the area of the Phase
One Property to be 0.3699 ha. No features of environmental concern were identified.
A 2017 Survey of the Phase One Property was provided in the Client. The plan identifies the
property limits and the existing building footprint. Topographic points on the plan show the
Site is generally level and dips gently from the northwest at 104.38 masl. to the southeast at
102.27 masl.
The plan shows a single ground mounted and two nested ground mounted transformers on the
adjacent property to the northwest, all situated on below ground concrete vaults. The
underground utility corridors from the vaults run westward on the adjacent property, and
would direct any contamination due to leakage of transformer oil away from the Phase One
Property, and therefore the Transformers are not considered to represent APECs to the Phase
One Property.
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5.0 INTERVIEWS
General Information
Table 3: Interview Information
Date and Time 18/11/14
Method In person
Interviewee Mr. George
Title Manager of Lighting Centre
Reason for Selection Manager of Lighting Centre for last 18 years
Interview Information
Phase One Property
(1) Structures
1. Structures
(i) Description of structure and other improvements – There is a one storey wood
and concrete block building on the Site. There is small wood storage shed
behind the building in side a wood fence compound.
(ii) Below ground structures – There are no below ground structures on the Phase
One Property.
(iii) Tanks - There are no known tanks on the Phase One Property.
(iv) Potable water sources – The Site is on municipal water supply
2. Underground utilities
Natural gas, water and sanitary services come to the building but the locations are
unknown.
3. Building Interior(s)
(i) Exit and entry points – There are man doors at the front and southwest side of
the building and service doors rear of the building.
(ii) Existing and former heating systems – The building is currently heated by a
natural gas fired by a roof mounted HVAC unit.
(iii) Cooling systems – The building is currently cooled by a natural gas fired by a
roof mounted HVAC unit.
(iv) Current and former drains, sumps and pits –No current or former drains, sumps
or pits were noted other than those to the washrooms or former kitchens, the
latter of which have been capped and sealed.
(v) Unidentified substances – none noted
(vi) Stains and corrosion – none noted
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4. Other features
(i) Wells – none noted
(ii) Sewage works – The Phase One Property is on municipal sanitary service
(iii) Ground surfaces – The area of the Phase One Property outside the footprint of
the building is paved over with asphalt with a lane way from in front and
behind the building.
(iv) Current or former rail lines – No current or former rail lines were noted
(2) Exterior
(a) Areas of stained soil, vegetation or pavement – No stained areas were noted on the
ground cover.
(b) Stressed vegetation – There was no stressed vegetation observed.
(c) Areas of fill – Other than a gravel sub-base for the asphalt apron in the rear lane
way and parking pad, no other extraneous fill was observed or suspected during
the Site reconnaissance of from other sources.
(d) Potentially contaminating activity – No PCAs observed around the exterior.
(e) Unidentified substances – None noted.
(3) Enhanced Investigation Items
(a) Operations – The building is used as retail lighting store for the last 18 years,
and includes showroom, storage area, office and washroom.
(b) Hazardous materials on site – Other than small quantity household cleaners
none were noted.
(c) Products manufactured – None conducted
(d) By-products and wastes – None generated other than dry packaging wastes
(e) Raw materials – None
(f) Location and contents of drums, totes and bins – There is one bin for solid
non-hazardous waste located behind the building serviced by a private waste
hauler.
(g) Oil/water separators – None
(h) Equipment maintenance, fluid and waste storage areas – There are currently no
equipment maintenance, fluid or waste storage areas. Spills – none noted or
reported.
(i) Liquid discharge points – None
(j) Hydraulic lift equipment – None
Phase One Study Area
(a) Potentially contaminating activities – None that he was aware of.
(b) Water bodies – None noted or reported.
(c) Areas of natural significance – None noted or reported.
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6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE
(a) General Requirements
Table 4a: Site Reconnaissance Information
Date and Time 18/11/14
Weather Conditions Cool and Overcast
Length of time of Reconnaissance 90 minutes
Facility operating (Y/N) Y
Name and Qualifications of Assessor Andre Breberina BES. P.Geo. QP. (see Appendix D)
Table 4b: Photographic Log
Photograph Orientation Description
Northwest Front of Site
Northeast Southwest side of building
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Southeast Rear of building.
Northwest Back of Phase One Property,
northwest of building
Southwest Northeast side of building.
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Typical showroom view
Typical store room view.
Office
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Washrrom
Electrical Room
Storage shed behind building.
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(b) Specific Observations of the Phase I Property and Investigation Description
Phase One Property
(1) Structures
1. Structures
(i) Description of structure and other improvements – There is a one storey wood
and concrete block building on the Site. There is small wood storage shed
behind the building in side a wood fence compound.
(ii) Below ground structures – There are no below ground structures on the Phase
One Property.
(iii) Tanks - There are no known tanks on the Phase One Property.
(iv) Potable water sources – The Site is on municipal water supply
2. Underground utilities
Natural gas, water and sanitary services come to the building but the locations are
unknown.
3. Building Interior(s)
(i) Exit and entry points – There are man doors at the front and southwest side of
the building and service doors rear of the building.
(ii) Existing and former heating systems – The building is currently heated by a
natural gas fired by a roof mounted HVAC unit.
(iii) Cooling systems – The building is currently cooled by a natural gas fired by a
roof mounted HVAC unit.
(iv) Current and former drains, sumps and pits –No current or former drains, sumps
or pits were noted other than those to the washrooms or former kitchens, the
latter of which have been capped and sealed.
(v) Unidentified substances – none noted
(vi) Stains and corrosion – none noted
4. Other features
(v) Wells – none noted
(vi) Sewage works – The Phase One Property is on municipal sanitary service
(vii) Ground surfaces – The area of the Phase One Property outside the footprint of
the building is paved over with asphalt with a lane way from in front and
behind the building.
(viii) Current or former rail lines – No current or former rail lines were noted
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(2) Exterior
(a) Areas of stained soil, vegetation or pavement – No stained areas were noted on the
ground cover.
(b) Stressed vegetation – There was no stressed vegetation observed.
(c) Areas of fill – Other than a gravel sub-base for the asphalt apron in the rear lane
way and parking pad, no other extraneous fill was observed or suspected during
the Site reconnaissance of from other sources.
(d) Potentially contaminating activity – No PCAs observed around the exterior.
(e) Unidentified substances – None noted.
(3) Enhanced Investigation Items
(a) Operations – The building is used as retail lighting store for the last 18 years, and
includes showroom, storage area, office and washroom.
(b) Hazardous materials on site – Other than small quantity household cleaners none
were noted.
(c) Products manufactured – None conducted
(d) By-products and wastes – None generated other than dry packaging wastes
(e) Raw materials – None
(f) Location and contents of drums, totes and bins – There is one bin for solid non-
hazardous waste located behind the building serviced by a private waste hauler.
(g) Oil/water separators – None
(h) Equipment maintenance, fluid and waste storage areas – There are currently no
equipment maintenance, fluid or waste storage areas. Spills – none noted or
reported.
(i) Liquid discharge points – None
(j) Hydraulic lift equipment – None
Phase One Study Area
(a) Potentially contaminating activities –Within the study area the following
potentially contaminating activities (PCAs) were identified: 1) a railroad track
approximately 200 m southeast and downgradient of the Phase One Property –
PCA 46 Rail Yards, Tracks and Spurs; and, 2) an automotive repair shop
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property – PCA 27
Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars, Marine Vehicles and Aviation
Vehicles.
(b) Water bodies – None noted or reported.
(c) Areas of natural significance – None noted or reported.
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7.0 REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION
(i) Current and Past Uses
Year Name of Owner Description of Property Use Property Use Other Observations from Aerial
Photographs, Fire Insurance Plans, etc…
2017 - Present
Can-China Real Capital Inc.
Retail Lighting Store Commercial Title search, direct observation, interview with current manager of store and ower
2002 - 2017 1532628 Ontario
Limited
Retail Lighting Store Commercial Title search, direct observation, interview
with current manager of store
1983 - 2002 Marlene A Beer Restaurant - Armadillos Commercial Title search, street directories, aerial photographs
Restaurant - Pete and Marty’s Commercial Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
1978 - 1983 Roshorn Limited
(formerly) D.L.
Fowles Development Limited
Restaurant - Chew Chinese Food
Emporium
Commercial Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
Undeveloped Undeveloped Title search, street directories, aerial
photographs
(ii) Potentially Contaminating Activity (PCAs)
The following PCA was identified on the Phase One Property:
PCA 1 – Road salt transported by vehicles onto the parking lot of the Phase One
Property on the adjacent property and is considered a PCA – Not Specified. PCA 1 is
considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property on the parking area and
laneways.
The following PCAs were identified in the Phase One Study Area:
PCA 2 – There is a ground mounted transformer situated on a below ground concrete
vault located trans-gradient to the Phase One Property on the adjacent property and is
considered a PCA#55 - Transformer Manufacturing, Processing and Use. The
underground utility corridor from the vault runs westward on the adjacent property,
and would direct any contamination due to leakage of transformer oil away from the
Phase One Property, and therefore PCA 2 is not considered to represent an APEC to
the Phase One Property.
PCA 3 – There are two nested ground mounted transformers situated on a below
ground concrete vault located trans-gradient to the Phase One Property on the adjacent
property and is considered a PCA#55 - Transformer Manufacturing, Processing and
Use The underground utility corridor from the vault runs westward on the adjacent
property, and would direct any contamination due to leakage of transformer oil away
from the Phase One Property, and therefore PCA 3 not considered to represent an
APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 4 – There is a railroad track approximately 200 m southeast of and downgradient
of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA #46 Rail Yards, Tracks and Spurs.
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As PCA 4 is downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not considered to represent
an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 5 – There is an automotive repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue approximately 75 m
south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA#27 –
Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars, Marine Vehicles and Aviation
Vehicles. As PCA 5 is downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not considered to
represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 6 – Historically, there has been a foundry until 1994 at 146 Cross Avenue south
of, and down gradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA#32 – Iron
and Steel Manufacturing and Processing. As PCA 6 is downgradient of the Phase One
Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 7 – Historically, there has been an automotive repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#27 – Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars, Marine
Vehicles and Aviation Vehicles, As PCA 7 is downgradient of the Phase One
Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 8 – Historically, there has been an autobody repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#10 – Commercial Autobody Shops. As PCA 8 is downgradient of
the Phase One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One
Property.
PCA 9 – Historically, there has been a metal stamping shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#34 – Metal Fabrication. As PCA 9 is downgradient of the Phase
One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
(iii) Areas of Potential Environment Concern
PCA 1 is considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property to soil below the
parking area and laneways.
(iv) Rationale for APECs :
Road salt picked up by vehicles on municipal roads may been transported onto the
parking lot of the Phase One Property where it may have leaked onto the parking
pavement and leached into the soil below.
(v) Phase I Conceptual Site Model
i) Areas where potentially contaminating activity (PCA) has occurred:
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PCA 1 – Road salt transported by vehicles onto the parking lot of the Phase One
Property on the adjacent property and is considered a PCA – Not Specified. PCA 1
is considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property on the parking area
and laneways.
The following PCAs were identified in the Phase One Study Area:
PCA 2 – There is a ground mounted transformer situated on a below ground
concrete vault located trans-gradient to the Phase One Property on the adjacent
property and is considered a PCA#55 - Transformer Manufacturing, Processing
and Use. The underground utility corridor from the vault runs westward on the
adjacent property, and would direct any contamination due to leakage of
transformer oil away from the Phase One Property, and therefore PCA 2 is not
considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 3 – There are two nested ground mounted transformers situated on a below
ground concrete vault located trans-gradient to the Phase One Property on the
adjacent property and is considered a PCA#55 - Transformer Manufacturing,
Processing and Use The underground utility corridor from the vault runs westward
on the adjacent property, and would direct any contamination due to leakage of
transformer oil away from the Phase One Property, and therefore PCA 3 not
considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 4 – There is a railroad track approximately 200 m southeast of and
downgradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a PCA#46 Rail Yards,
Tracks and Spurs. As PCA 4 is downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not
considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 5 – There is an automotive repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue approximately
75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a
PCA#27 – Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars, Marine Vehicles and
Aviation Vehicles. As PCA 5 is downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not
considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One Property.
PCA 6 – Historically, there has been a foundry until 1994 at 146 Cross Avenue
south of, and down gradient of the Phase One Property and is considered a
PCA#32 – Iron and Steel Manufacturing and Processing. As PCA 6 is
downgradient of the Phase One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC
to the Phase One Property.
PCA 7 – Historically, there has been an automotive repair shop at 142 Cross
Avenue approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property
and is considered a PCA#27 – Garages and Maintenance and Repair of Railcars,
Marine Vehicles and Aviation Vehicles, As PCA 7 is downgradient of the Phase
One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One
Property.
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PCA 8 – Historically, there has been an autobody repair shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#10 – Commercial Autobody Shops. As PCA 8 is downgradient
of the Phase One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase
One Property.
PCA 9 – Historically, there has been a metal stamping shop at 142 Cross Avenue
approximately 75 m south and downgradient of the Phase One Property and is
considered a PCA#34 – Metal Fabrication. As PCA 9 is downgradient of the Phase
One Property, it is not considered to represent an APEC to the Phase One
Property.
ii) Contaminants of Potential Concern – Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) to the soil
iii) Underground Utilities - Underground utilities on the phase one property have not been
identified, except for an Oakville Hydro Utility Corridor identified on the 2017
Survey which runs from the front of the Phase One Property along the northwest
side of the property.
iv) Geological and Hydrogeological Conditions – The general topography slopes to the
southeast toward Lake Ontario. The Sixteen Mile Creek meanders approximately
300 m to the east and south of the Phase One Property and the valley drops sharply
by about 20 m. Groundwater is inferred to be influenced by the local topography
and flow in southeasterly direction.
Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) maps, “Surficial Geology of Greater Toronto
and Oak Ridges Moraine Area, Southern Ontario” available on the Ministry of
Natural Resources website were reviewed. The Site is situated on a deposit of
glaciolucustrine silts and clays of generally low permeability and the underlying
bedrock was identified as paleozoic shale bedrock of the Queenston Formation
consisting of shale, siltstone, minor limestone and sandstone.
A review of “The Physiography of Southern Ontario” places the Site on a
physiographic unit known as the Iroquois Plain. Which is lowland bordering Lake
Ontario that was inundated in the late Pleistocene by Lake Iroquois. Soils in this
area consist of a clayey-silt till (Halton Till).
Based on borehole logs from the Ontario Well Records in the Study Area,
overburden consists of clay with some silt, and silt and sands to depths of between
2.4 m and 4.0 m followed by shale with limestone layers to 5.1’. Depth to
groundwater in the overburden wells was reported to between 2.0 m and 3.5 m.
Depth to groundwater in the bedrock wells was reported to between 4.5 m and 5.1
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m. The site is level with no water courses. Surface runoff drains to the municipal
storm drain system.
The general topography slopes to the southeast toward Lake Ontario. The Sixteen
Mile Creek meanders approximately 300 m to the east and south of the Phase One
Property and the valley drops sharply by about 20 m. Groundwater is inferred to be
influenced by the local topography and flow in southeasterly direction.
v) Uncertainty or Absence of Information – Geologic conditions to the Phase One
Property were not identified, however, geologic information on several properties
in the Phase One study area were reasonably consistent and conditions on the
Phase One Property would be expected to be similar in terms of soil types,
stratigraphy and depts to bedrock and groundwater.
Underground utilities on the phase one property have not been identified, except
for an Oakville Hydro Utility Corridor identified on the 2017 Survey which runs
from the front of the Phase One Property along the northwest side of the property.
Underground utility corridors could act a preferential pathways for salt transport.
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8.0 CONCLUSIONS
Road salt transported by vehicles onto the parking lot of the Phase One Property on the
adjacent property and is considered a PCA – Not Specified. PCA 1 is considered to represent
an APEC to the Phase One Property on the parking area and laneways. Road salt picked up by
vehicles on municipal roads may been transported onto the parking lot of the Phase One
Property where it may have leaked onto the parking pavement and leached into the soil below
resulting in sodium adsorption ratio impacts.
It is therefore a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is required before a Record of Site
Condition can be submitted.
We trust that this report will accommodate your requirements. If you have any questions or
comments, please contact the undersigned.
The gathering of information, evaluation of the information and conclusions and
recommendations made in this Phase I ESA have conducted by, or supervised by, the
undersigned QP.
Andre Breberina P.Geo
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9.0 REFERENCES
Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, April 2011, “Guidance for
Envrionmental Site Assessments under Ontario Regulation 153/04 (as amended)”
Breberina, A., “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, 157 Cross Avenue, Oakville, April
12, 2017”
CSA, 2001.’Phase I Environmental Site Assessment’. CSA Publication Z768-01.
Chapman, L.J., and D.F. Putnam, 1951. “The Physiography of Southern Ontario”. Toronto:
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10.0 APPENDICIES
Appendix A – Surveys
1982 Survey
2017 Survey
Appendix B – Topographic Maps
Site
APPENDIX C
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Plate 1A – 1954 Aerial Photograph
Plate 2A – 1979 Aerial Photograph
Plate 3A – 1987 Aerial Photograph
Plate 4A – 1994 Aerial Photograph
Plate 5A – 1995 Aerial Photograph
Plate 6A – 1999 Aerial Photograph
Plate 7A – 2002 Aerial Photograph
Plate 8A – 2006 Aerial Photograph
Plate 9A – 2008 Aerial Photograph
Plate 10A – 2010 Aerial Photograph
Plate 11A – 2012 Aerial Photograph
Plate 12A – 2015 Aerial Photograph
1954 Aerial Photograph
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1987 Aerial Photograph
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1994 Aerial Photograph
1995 Satellite Photograph
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2002 Satellite Photograph
1999 Satellite Photograph
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2010 Satellite Photograph
2012 Satellite Photograph
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Appendix D – Qualifications of Assessor
Qualifications of Assessor
Andre Breberina B.E.S. P. Geo. Q.P*. Environmental Geoscientist *Qualified Person (Ontario Ministry of Environment O. Reg 153/04) (E&O Insured)
Expertise:
▪ Project development and management. ▪ Environmental Site Assessments – Phase 1 and 2. ▪ Site remediation and Brownfield re-development project design and management. ▪ Aboveground and underground storage tank decommissioning. ▪ Emergency Spill Response assessment, management and abatement. ▪ Waste Transfer Station, Waste Management System Waste Processing Site
Certificates of Approval submissions, including design and operations, environmental management systems and training.
▪ Waste Audits and Minimization/Diversion Programs. Client support involving:
▪ Regulatory compliance, complaints and orders. ▪ Records of Site Condition. ▪ Applications for Certificates of Approval. ▪ Property acquisitions, divestitures, leasing and finance. ▪ Stakeholder peer reviews. ▪ Baseline studies for due diligence, environmental management systems and strategic
planning. ▪ Site/operation EMS procedures and training. ▪ Expert testimony at Ontario Municipal Board hearing and at Provincial Courts in
litigation matters. Sector involvement:
▪ Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments and agencies ▪ Chemical processors and storage facilities ▪ Paint manufacturers and warehousing ▪ Printing and photochemical facilities ▪ Plastics processors ▪ Steel producers ▪ Metal fabricating, plating and warehousing sites ▪ Textile processing ▪ Aggregate producers ▪ Automotive manufacturers, dealerships, service and body repair shops ▪ Trucking companies, service depots and dealerships ▪ Gasoline stations and other private petroleum outlets ▪ Airport, seaport and rail road operations ▪ Salvage, recycling, waste disposal, composting facilities and transfer sites ▪ Public and private utility companies ▪ Federal, provincial and municipal facilities ▪ Hospitals and other health care facilities ▪ Educational institutions and school boards ▪ Retail and other commercial sites ▪ Developers and holding companies ▪ Residential houses and apartments
Teaching and Training Experience
▪ Lecturer - Solid Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Course as part of the Environmental Engineering Diploma Program at Mohawk College, Hamilton, from 1998 to 2009.
▪ Lecturer - Youth Enviro-Entrepenuers Program. Human Resources Canada, Canadian Environmental Industry Association, Niagara College and the Business Advisory Centre, Hamilton,1995
▪ Trainer to private environmental contractors and waste management operators of O. Reg 347, TGDA, waste manifesting, sampling and monitoring procedures, EMS record keeping, hazardous materials handling procedures, level A to D personnel protection equipment use and maintenance, spills and emergency response procedures.
Education, Professional Development and Certifications
▪ Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours), University of Waterloo. Waterloo, 1983 ▪ Environmental Legislative Compliance Program, Mohawk College, Hamilton, 1992 ▪ Environmental Chemistry, Mohawk College, Hamilton, 1993 ▪ Benthic Marco Invertebrate Survey, McMaster University, Hamilton 1995 ▪ WHMIS Certificate, Team-1Environmental Services Inc., Hamilton 1996 ▪ Confined Space Entry/Rescue Certificate, Team-1 Environmental Services Inc., 1997 ▪ Tanker Truck Roll-over Specialist, Oil Spill Control Services, Toronto, 1997 ▪ Explosives Recognition and Forensic Documentation, RSP International Inc,
Mississauga, 1998 ▪ TDGA and Waste Manifesting Inc., Talon Environmental Inc., Hamilton, 1998 ▪ Air Emission Summary and Dispersion Modeling Workshop, Ontario Ministry of
1999 ▪ Open Water Oil Spill Marine Containment, Eastern Canada Spills Response Corp.,
Sarnia, 1999 ▪ International SCUBA Certifications – Open Water, Advanced, Scuba Rescue and
DAN Oxygen Provider, American and Canadian Underwater Council ▪ First Aid Certification and CPR (current), Canadian Red Cross ▪ Canadian Coast Guard accredited Watercraft Operator Certificate, Watercraft
Rescue and Training Centre, Hamilton, 2000 ▪ Technical Standards and Safety Authority Licensed PM2 and PM3 Petroleum
Mechanic ▪ ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, Quality Management Institute, Mississauga, 2002 ▪ Environmental Sampling, National Contaminated Sites Training Program,
Environment Canada, 2002 ▪ Hazmat Technician Certificate, Team 1 Environmental Services Inc. 2003
Professional Associations
▪ Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario – Practicing Member ▪ Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists
Professional Profile
Andre Breberina has over 25 years experience in environmental consulting in Ontario and has provided professional services to address environmental concerns for clients in private and public sectors. Prior to his own private practice, Mr. Breberina worked with Trow Inc. where he performed materials testing, geotechnical investigations and QA/QC programs on construction projects. Mr. Breberina later worked with Hydrology Consultants Inc. where he conducted field work for the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Halton Region Landfill Study and CN Rail Lands decommissioning for the Skydome (now Rogers Centre) site.
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments have been conducted on a wide range of property types from undeveloped land to industrial parks throughout southern and central Ontario. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments have involved a variety of non-intrusive and intrusive investigation and sampling techniques of various media on site, and off-site as required, to identify: chemicals of concern, their presence and concentrations, migration pathways, extent of contamination, actual and potential receptors, the risk to the receptors and recommendations for mitigation and/or remedial action. Investigations have included to not only surface and sub-surface conditions but also hazardous materials in buildings. Site Remediation and Brownfield Re-development: Site remediation work has included problem identification, conceptualization of remedial options with risks and costs, consultation with client to determine preferred remedial option, finalization and implementation of work plan, arranging necessary sub-contractor and support services, project management and quality control and regulatory compliance assurance to the target clean-up level. Upon completion of remedial work, Records of Site Conditions are filed, if requested, or as required under regulations for Brownfields to be-redeveloped to an active use. Remediated sites have included problems with a range of contaminants including petroleum products, solvents, (LNAPLs and DNAPLs), heavy metals and other organics, pesticides and fertilizers and leachate control. Remedial methods have included: extraction and disposal, ex-situ treatment, in-situ treatment pump and treat methods and bioremedial methods. Brownfield re-developments projects have included taking former rail lands, gas stations and industrial sites to high density residential land uses and health care facilities. Aboveground and Underground Tank Management: Tanks and tank farms have been assessed to determine if decommissioning is warranted by virtue of actual or potential leakage or regulation. Recommendations were made and implemented to bring tanks to regulatory requirements and/or leak and spill mitigation measures were undertaken that met or exceed standards. During the decommissioning of tanks by qualified contractors, either through voluntary removal or as required under regulation, environmental assessments were conducted of soil and groundwater conditions to determine if, remedial action plan and/or a containment management plan was required. Remedial action plans and/or containment management plans were developed and implement through to completion in accordance with regulatory compliance. The scope of tanks assessed ranged from residential fuel oil tanks to industrial/commercial tank farms. Emergency Spill Response: Consulting services were provided for emergency spills response teams for last 15 years throughout Ontario to assess the nature and extent of spills, develop emergency responses on site with team personnel in the unique situations where S.O.Ps did not apply, identification of primary and secondary hazards, conducted sampling of various media to assess impact from spills, assessed the extent of emergency clean-up and recommendations for further assessment
and remediation. Reports were written detailing the cause and nature of the spill, work undertaken to contain and clean up the spill and the results of the clean-up efforts. The reports were submitted to clients, insurance companies and regulatory authorities who relied upon them in the event prosecutions were undertaken. Emergency response situations included: tanker truck roll-overs, chemical tanker car train derailments, marine spills, chemical and industrial fires. Also, on behalf of Team 1 Environmental Services Inc. Mr. Breberina designed, assembled and operated mobile laboratory consisting of a converted 34’ mobile home fitted with PID/GC, FID/GC, ECD/GC, FTIR and IR scanners, meteorological station and support equipment to provide emergency analytical services at spill sites. Waste Management: A cost accounting of a municipal blue box Material Recovery Facility’s operation was conducted to improve handling and operations procedures. Waste Audits and Waste Minimization programs in accordance with O. Reg 102/94 and 103/94 were conducted for industrial and commercial operations and school boards. Certificates of Approval for solid waste and hazardous waste Waste Transfer Stations and Waste Management Systems have been prepared and submitted on behalf of clients. Preparation for the client included design and operations details, containment design, handling and storage procedures, contingency measures, record management and training requirements based on regulatory requirements, best practices and ISO 14001 practices, as well as financial assurance calculations and public consultation. Since 2002, consulting services have been provided to commercial composting operation that have included: routine monitoring of ground and surface waters to assess potential off-site impacts as required under their Certificate of Approval, annual assessment of spray irrigation field to control leachate as required under their Certificate of Approval, repair of existing and setting of new monitoring wells, sampling and assessment compost in compliance with Certificate of Approval and MOE Guidelines, and, as requested, addressed specific compliance and operational issues through training, monitoring operational procedures.