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MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1993
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM' ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Our Agenda for next time is getting a little tight, and we may, or may not,
have enough time to make substantive progress on the Goals. If we don't,
while I am reluctant to put it forward, we may need to try to set aside a
special meeting time in order to be able to make such progress. The
efforts to use the workshop format have not been very successful.
2. There is a response to a Council inquiry enclosed regarding why we are
proposing the prostitution and drug loitering ordinances when it is fairly
common to release misdemeanor arrests, rather than jail them. The bottom
line is that you make it uneconomical and cumbersome for those operations
in areas where they detract from the quality of the neighborhood or the
business climate.
3. There are letters enclosed, to and from the Chamber of Commerce, relative
to their support for the Convention Center Hotel, and regarding starting up
a Task Force to help promote the Southeast Incentive Area.
4. There is a memo enclosed from Public Works regarding the signalization
improvements at Truxtun Avenue and Mohawk, which should be accelerated to
next budget year.
/ 5. Enclosed is a survey showing a cross section of ten California cities and
whether or not their Public Works Director is required to be a Registered
Civil Engineer. In three, they are not. I met with the civil engineers
group this week. I am going to delay the close of the listing for the
Public Works DireCtor 30 days - until near the end of January. I will
monitor the response before I decide whether to bring forward the job
description change objected to by the engineers
6. A Marketing Progress Report on the Bakersfield Municipal Airport is
enclosed for your information.
7. A response to a Council Referral is enclosed regarding Assessment District
93-1 (Northeast Sewer).
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Enclosures
cc: Department Heads
City Clerk
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
November 22, 1993
TO: CONNI BRUNNI, COUNCILMEMBER; WAR~-~
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER 7//
SUBJECT: PROPOSED LOITERING ORDINANCES./ 'r/
The proposed ordinances on loitering which w~. included as information items
within the materials for the November 10, 1993 Council meeting are intended to
eliminate or 'inhibit activities leading up to drug-related or prostitution-
related activities. They do this through identifying activities which are known
precursors to these illegal activities and using them to create a base upon which
police officers can legally investigate reports or observations of suspicious
loitering activities (with the purpose of engaging in drug or prostitution
related activities).
The ordinances attempt to broaden the circumstances under which police officers
can investigate suspicious activities if they have reason to believe the
activities will lead to further and more extensive drug and prostitution-related
~ctivities. Investigation into the lesser loitering crimes can lead to discovery
and apprehension of violators of more pervasive illegal drug and prostitution-
related activities.
Crime statistics have shown that prostitution activity at times "circuits" from
~i+y~ . to city. The, , ~,~po..d ~.~,,,.,,~~"=-~o would "~h--e-~rcuit"~,,~,~ _, Bakersfield out of
any "loop" by making it harder to engage in activities which have been documented
to lead to prostitution, especially in the case of known violators.
Both ordinances provide methods for inhibiting activities which lead up to drug
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object is to proactively work toward eliminating conditions which have been shown
to lead to criminal activity. Broadening the scope for reviewing actions leading
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~. ,m,nal activi+qes will help poling officers -~d the city of drug or
prostitution-related activities while assuring that Bakersfield maiotains a high
quality of life.
Community meetings =.re being scheduled so that citizens have an opportunity to
review and provide input on the proposed ordinances before they come back to
Council in early 1994L
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the City
Steve Brummer; Chief of Police
~udy Skousen, Acting-Cl~'ty' .......
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
November 22, 1993
Ms. Chris Frank, Executive Vice President
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Chris:
Thank you for your letter of November.Il, 1993, concerning the Convention Center
Hotel.
My thanks to you and the Board for your support of the Convention Center Hotel Project.
Your members have been of great assistance to us and we look forward to working with
them. .
We are interested in pursuing your suggestion on establishing a Task Force to assist the
Southeast community to develop projects for Block Grant Funds. I will have my
Administrative Assistant call immediately, even before you receive this letter, to schedule
a meeting with Mr. Clayton, Mr. Whitney and yourself, on that subject.
City Manager
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City of Bakersfield ' City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE°
November 11, 1993
Mr. Alan Tandy, Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, C~lifornia 93301
Dear Mr..T ,
I want to thank you for the City's attendance at our recent news
conference announcing the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce,
Kern Economic Development Corporation, and .Downtown Business
Association's support of the City's proposal' to work with John Q.
Hammonds to complete the Convention Center Hotel. We are very
exCited about the project and would like to again offer our
assistance, if needed.
As part of our prepared statement (see attached), we offered our
agencies, assistance and encouraged the City to establiSh a task
force to assist the southeast community to develop projects for
block grant funds. We realize that partnerships must be formed and
with businesses, government and citizens all working together,
sharing information, giving their time, energy and resources, much
can be realized.
At your earliest convenience, Morgan Clayton - 1994 Chamber
President, Greg Whitney - Kern Economic Development Corporation and
myself would like to meet with you to. discuss the development of
this task force.
Looking forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely,
Ms. Chris Frank
Executive Vice President
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The Unified Voice Of Bakersfield Business
1033 Truxtun Avenue · E O. Box 1947 ° Bakersfield, California 93303 · 805/327-4421
GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE°
PRF S CONgV'nV,
November 9, 1993 - 2:00 P.m.
Steps of the Bakersfield Convention Cente~
Jerry.. Stannerx, president, .Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
After careful review by all three agencies represented here
· this afternoon, I am pleased to report that the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown
Business Association and the Kern Economic Development
Corporation is prepared to offer' their support of the
proposal between the City of Bakersfield and Mr. John Q.
ltammons to. complete the Convention Center Hotel.
We commend the Bakersfield City 'Council in their effort
to ensure that the citizens of Bakersfield would not be left
with an uncompleted project.. We commend the efforts of
our City Manager Mr. Alan Tandy, and the staff of
various city departments for negotiating a sound project
that will stimulate our economy 'by creating jobs in the
City's redevelopment area and attracting convention
business. ' '
This project will create 150 to 200 jobs during the
Construction and 180 to 210.permanent jobs when the hotel
opens. With a multiplier effect of $27 to $38 million per
year, this' can only be a positive for our community by
stimulating the economy and providing low to moderate
income .families with permanent job opportunities and
upward mobility.
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The Unified Voice Of Balcersfield Business
NEW.q BUREAU · 103g TRIJXTIJN AVEN[JE · P.O. BOX 1947
Page Two - News' Conference
We would be remiss if we did not expresS our senSitivity
regarding the immediate economic impact this project
could have for existing Bakersfield businesses. However,
we feel that the long term benefits, coupled with the
creation of new jobs. and increased convention business
created by Mr. Hammonds established network of
convention business, will result in an economic upswing
benefiCial for all businesses throughout the
community.
Additionally the project demonStrates what can be done
when public and private enterprise join forces for the good
of the community. In that spirit we would like to
encourage the City to work within our community to
develop projects for community blOck grant funds. We
ask the City Manager and appropriate departments t° set
up a task force composed of representatives of the City,
the 'Chamber of Commerce, the Kern Economic
Development Corporation and community, leaders to
continue this good work by developing proposals for
utilizing theses funds to create jobs for Iow to moderate
income citizens in areas of our city where the needs are
greatest.
In conclusion the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce, Downtown Business Association and Kern
Economic Development Corporation applauds the City's
commitment to complement the ConVention Center
redevelopment project with the addition of increased
facilities that will enhance Bakersfield's ability to attract
convention business to bolster our city's economy. ~
B A K E R S F I E L.D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ED W. SCHULZ, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1993
· SUBJECT: TRUXTUN AVENUE/MOHAWK STREET
The Traffic Engineer has indicated a traffic problem is present
at the subject intersection which has also been an ongoing
problem.
I concur with his observation and conclusion and would highly
recommend improving the signalization and traffic flow at this
intersection through the budget process for the next fiscal year.
22 NOV 95 6:07
TO: E. W. SCHULZ, PUBLIC'WORKS DIRECTOR ~
FROM:DATE: STEPHENocTOBER L.26, WALKER,1993 TRAFFIC ENGINEER/~,~/~vv.
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SUBJECT: UPDATE - INTERSECTION OPERATION - FUTURE NEED
LOCATION: TRUXTUN AT MOHAWK
COUNCIL WARD': 5
This is an information item and no action is required.
In response to a recent complaint, I investigated the operation
of the intersection of Tru×tun at Mohawk. In observing the
intersection I noted that the north to west left turn movement is
increasingly becoming congested. This appears to be more
pronounced during the noon peak and'afternoon peak.--. The
congestion could be alleviated if a two lane left turn were
allowed.
I also noted pedestrians and bicyclists trying to cross to the
north side to access the bil~e/ped path and vice-versa. The north
side of Truxtun continues to be developed with attractive,
recreational facilities that cannot be resonably accessed by
other than a car, and that route is cumbersome. Because of the
non-stop westbound traffic, no pedestrian, bike or vehicles can
be allowed to cross north-south. We have had numerous petitions
in the past to modify the ~ignal operation and allow these
crossing movements.
I~ is my opinion:that we wilt need to change ~he signal, operation
in the~near future_to accomodate the .increasing traffic' demand.~
· he improvement would be compatible with the future int. ersection
design where Mohawk ex. tends' north to ROsedale Hwy and would allow
'pedestrian/bicycle crossing and two lane left ~urns by stopping
westbound traffic.
cc: Fred Kloepper~ Assistant Public Works Director
Bruce Deeter, CE i-II - Traffic Design
, CE iii - T~'affic Opera~ions
Public Works ~e~o file
· Traffic File - Truxtun/M°hawk
siw: File: TRUXMOHK. MEM
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SURVEY
CITY POPULATION TITLE CIVIL ENGINEER
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
BERKELEY 103;000 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS NO
FREMONT 177,000 . PUBUC WORKS DIRECTOR YES
FRESNO 370,000 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR YES
GLENDALE 186,000 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS NO
MODESTO 180,000 PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION DIR YES
OXNARD 145,000 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR YES
PASADENA 134,000 DIROF PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION NO'
RIVERSIDE 236,000 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR YES
SAN BERNARDINO 172,000 DIR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER YES
STOCKTON 226,000 PUBUC WORKS DIRECTOR YES
November 19, 1993
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MEMO FROM: JAKE WAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECT R ~~_.~
SUBJECT: MARKETING PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a progress report on the marketing efforts of the Bakersfield Municipal Airport:
Corporate Grant
[] In April this office applied for a private foundation grant to underwrite expenses to develop
a comprehensive marketing campaign. This campaign would include a promotional brochure, an
airport-specific newsletter, and several promotional events. These proposed promotional and
advertising expenses were tied to obtaining this corporate grant. At this time, this office continues
to be in contact with the foundation in attempts to secure this funding. Previous contacts with
the foundation indicated their grant committee was very supportive of the type of proposal we
submitted. I will continue to keep you informed on the status of the grant.
However, these promotional materials were budgeted to be paid by the grant; there are no general
fund monies budgeted for these items. This office is ready to proceed with the airport marketing
materials and promotional events upon approval of the foundation funding.
Public Relations and Promotional Activities
[] Two articles about the airport were featured in the latest issue of the Bakersfield Panache
Magazine. The magazine profiled S&S Flight Center specifically, and the ah'pon in general.
This is the third edition in which Bakersfield Panache has worked with the Economic and
Community Development Department. The special edition focuses on the department's efforts
in attracting new businesses to the Bakersfield area. (Attached are copies on the two articles.)
Not ogiiy was this issue produced as part of the magazine's October issue, but a substantial
overprint was run so that the magazine can be used as a marketing piece by both the City and
Kern Economic Development Corporation.
[] City staff met with the regional director of AVIS Rent A Car agency who is interested in
placing signage at the ah'pon.
cc: Larry Jamison
a:p~ogress.nov
BAKERS'FIELD
November 16, 1993
Ms. Sabrina Hecht
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
702 S.W..8th Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72716-8071
Subject: Grant-Proposal for Bakersfield Municipal Airport
Dear Ms. Hecht,
Might there be anything I could provide you to assist Wal-Mart in making a decision
regarding our grant proposal? As you know, we originally submitted our proposal on April 2,
1993 and resubmitted it August 6, 1993.
Since that time, you and I have talked several times by telephone regarding this issue. If
there is anything missing from our proposal which would assist Wal-Mart in making a
decision, I would happy to provide it to you immediately.
A decision by Wal-Mart would assist the City of Bakersfield in implementing the marketing
plan to create jobs and increase business activity in one of our most blighted areas.
Thank you for your consideration of our proEosal.
Sincerely, ) ~~~.
John F. Wager, Jr.
Economic Development Dh'ector
dl/walmart
City of Bakersfield * Economic and Community Development Department
515 Truxtun Avenue · BaKersfield · California 93301
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER _~
FROM: ED W. SCHULZ, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~.
DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1993
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL RECORD #12586
Resolution of Intention No. 1110 to order the Work and
improvements on Assessment District No. 93-1, Northeast
Sewer. (Ward 3)
This memorandum is in response to a councilmember's
request for a summary of alternative routes studied for the
northeast sewer project.
The alignment or route for the northeast sewer was
determined by analyzing the boundary of the area to be serviced by
the sewer and selecting the route which would best serve the area
taking into consideration the topography to provide the most cost
effective project. City staff, Porter~Robertson Engineering and
Ricks-Taylor Engineering have agreed that the current route is the
best, most economical route.
Attached is a copy of a letter from Ricks-Taylor
Engineering who performed an independent analysis of the route for
the Olcese Water District.
In three locations, the sewer crosses a drainage channel
and the .plans incorporate specific design criteria which.has taken
these crossings into account. The sewer route, as designated, lies
just east of a flood zone area south of Breckenridge Road whereas
the "George Nickel route" passes through the middle of this flood
zone. Also, attached is a copy of a letter from Porter-R°bertson
Engineering which addresses this issue and refers to the flood zone
map attached thereto.
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Attachments
_______NEETZN6. OF: 10/27/93 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ITEM: RECORD~ 12586
Resolution of Intention No. 1110 to order the
work and improvements on Assessment Distr~ct No.
93-1, Northeast Sewer, (Ward 3)
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTI..ON OF INTENTION,
APPROVED, AB: PS. BRUNNI REQUESTED STAFF
FURNISH COUNCIL WITH ALL FEASIBLE ALTERNATE
ROUTES THAT WERE STUDIED, AND IF A LARGE PORTION
OF THIS AREA IS IN THE FLOODPLAIN.
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED' NO
DATE FORWARDED. BY CITY CLERK: 10/29/93
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENTERED FOR EACH REFERRAL
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH.EVEN IF NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN!
PORTER · ROBERTSON
ENGINEERING * SURVEYING
August 3, 1993 93-415
Mr. George W. Nickel, Jr.
6200 Lake Ming Road
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Re: Northeast Bakersfield Sewer Assessment District
Dear George:
I have reviewed your memorandum dated July 2, 1993, and
subsequently have had conversations with the City of Bakersfield
Engineering Department and Kern County Engineering Department. I
apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but I did not have an
opportunity to meet with the County staff until last week. I
appreciate your concern with respect to the sewer trunk line
routing through Section 29 and Section 32, TOwnship 29 south, Range
29 east, M.D.M. I believe the-following comments will address your
concerns satisfactorily:
1. It appears your primary concern is with the sewer line
being installed in a flood area. You have stated several
times in your letter that placing the sewer line in the
flood area will present a problem and that your proposed
alternate suggested route would eliminate the flood
Concerns. You also Stated that your routing should never
be under flood water.
I have attached a copy of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map,
Community Panel No. 060075 1050 B, dated September 29,'
1986, which shows the limits of the Zone B fl'ood area.
Please note that. the City's proposed sewer routing runs
along the easterly and southerly perimeter of the flood
zone. Your proposed route is directly in the center of
the flood zone. The City's alignment would experience
less frequent and less intense stormwater inundation than
'would your suggested alignment.
Please keep in mind that there are many sewer systems
throughout Kern County (Lamont, Arvin, Rosamond,
Ridgecrest, and in Bakersfield, to name a few) that are
located within flood zones and have not had problems. We
propose to install blind pick hole manhole covers in
areas subject to flooding, which should mitigate your
concern about large amounts of stormwater entering the
sewer system. In addition, the manholes will be buried
when not located within a road alignment.
1200 - 21 St STREET - BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 - 805/327-0362 - FAX 805/327-1065
Mr. George W. Nickel, Jr.
August 4, 1993~
Page 2
2. You expressed some concern about the proposed sewer
alignment running in the. southeast quarter of Section 29,
where there are "numerous oil tanks, reservoirs, and
pipelines". I would like to assure you that we are
taking the necessary precautions to avoid conflicts with
the oil field facilities. These oil facilities will .not
present a PrOblem with the sewer alignment.
3. You indicated you had concern about the sewer line
following ."an old significant rain flood channel down to
Breckenridge Road".' I would like to point out that the
City's proposed sewer alignment does not run directly
down the drainage channel and that the sewer only crosses
the channel in a few locations. The sewer alignment for
the most Part is in excess of 100' away from.the channel
centerline. As the sewer runs across Giumarra's property~
in the northeast quarter of Section 32, it will be
easterly of the dirt road running along the east side of
the channel. The manholes will be buried several feet
below grade so that Giumarra can still farm his field.
The locations in which the sewerline crosses the channel
will be protected with check structures as shown on the
attached sketch. These check structures havel been
submitted to the County.for review and approval. I would
like to assure you that we are taking the necessary
precautions when crossing the drainage channel to prevent
erosion of the. pipeline.
4. You mentioned that Giumarra has an extensive waste water
disposal 'program immediately adjacent to the flood
channel and somehow poses a problem to our proposed
sewerline.
I can't speak to the potential problem Giumarra's
wastewater disposal field has with the drainage channel,
but I can state that our proposed sewer line does not
· have the potential to discharge into the channel and
Giumarra's wastewater dispOsal field will not enter into
the sewer pipe (unless of course Giumarra makes
arrangements with the City to do so).
5. You expressed someconcern that the area within the sewer
assessment district westerly of the ridge line in Section
29 cannot be served by the City's sewerline routing and
that your proposed alternate suggested route would work
~better. First of all, the area west of the ridge line is
within East Niles community Services District (ENCSD)
sphere of influence and a joint powers agreement between
Mr. George W. Nickel, Jr.
August 4, 1993
Page 3
the City of Bakersfield and ENCSD permits that area you
described in your letter to be served by ENCSD. Please
note that there is a 12" ENCSD sewer line extended up
Breckenridge Road to Vineland Road. This 12" line could
be extended in the future (approximately 1/2 mile) to
serve the area in question, and a lift station would not
be necessary. In addition, the area east of the proposed
sewer line could be served without a lift station at its
present proposed'location, .Lift stations are very costly
to construct and operate and we try to avoid them
whenever possible.
6. I would like to point out that the City's proposed sewer
trunk line alignment, north of Breckenridge Road, has
been designated as a Specific Plan line as shown on the
Breckenridge Hills Specific Plan which was adopted by the
County in 1989 (see attached partial copy of Specific
Plan). In addition, the proposed alignment traverses
through open spaces as depicted on the 2010 General Plan.
Our proposed alignment.will not conflict with future
development, whereas your proposed alternate suggested
route would traverse through developable ground of which
we do not have a defined road alignment.
After further evaluation of this matter and discussions with the
City and the County,~ we have concluded that the current route as
designated in the Specific Plan is the best solution.
I hope this letter and the attached information address your
concerns. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Thank you for your consideration and concern in this matter.
Fred W. Porter
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C O N S U L TI N G C I V I L E N G I N E E.R S
May 28, 1993
Mr. Don Wahl
Olcese Water District
p O Box 651 ~
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Dear Don;
At the Olcese. Board meeting on May 17, 1993, I was authorized
to review the proposed sewer alignment through Section 29 and 32,
to determine if this is the best location or if an alignment
further west would provide better service to the Assessment
District. 'I have attached a copy of the latest boundary and
.facility maD.
The alignment in question begins at the southerly corner of
the Mesa Marin Property, to which all sewage from lands northerly
of this location will drain by gravity. From this point the
proposed alignment follows the natural channel southeasterly thru
Section 29 and then southwesterly thru Section 32 to Br~ckenridge
Road. From Breckenridge Road the alignment follows the North-South
centerline of Section 32 to Brundage Lane and then westerly along
Brundage to the existing seWerline.
All of the lands in the upper portion of the Assessment'
District would have gravity service to the sewer line except
approximately 240 acres in the southwest portion of Section 19 and
240 acres in the westerly portion of Section 29. The lands in
'Section 19 would, have gravity service to a sewer extension along
Morning. Drive. Lands in the Westerly portion of Section 29 would
require a sewer line extension to Brundage Lane or be incorporated
with a sewer line serving Assessment District lands in Section 32.
The alignment thru Section 29 and 32, since it follows the
natural channel, will cross'the ~channel a couple of times as it
meanders thru the area, but generally will parallel the channel,
along its easterly bank. The sewer alignment through the Northeast
quarter of Section 32 will be relocated on the valley floor,
easterly of the main drainage channel. This channel causes
extensive flooding where it ends on Breckenridge Road, during high.
intensity rain storms, however, most runoff from storms is
contained within the channel and would not affect the sewer line.
1326 H 'STREET, SUITE 21, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 PHONE (805) 323-3169 FAX (805) 323-4331
Normal sewer design will place the top of sewer pipe a minimum
of ten feet below grade, to allow sewer from adjacent properties to
have gravity connections. This places the pipe below any erosion
that would be caused fromJsurface waters. Access manholes installed
along the sewerline would also be normally buried with only a few
key manholes installed to above grade locations. Where manholes are
installed in locations susceptible to ~looding an insert is placed
below the cover, which prevents storm waters from entering the
sewerline.
When development takes place adjacent to or above the
sewerline,~ the manholes will be extended to final grade and
protected'from storm water inflows.
Two alternate alignments were considered for the main
sewerline. The first would begin at.the North line of Section 29,
at an elevation of 655, and would follow near the 650 foot contour
to the South line of Section 29 and thence down the ridge line to
Breckenridge Road, or westerly along the Section line to the west
side of the Assessment District lands in Section 32. It could then
follow the West side of District lands in Section 32 to Brundage
Lane. Approximately 200 acres of land in the West half of Section
29 could be added to the gravity service area, however all lands
· easterly~ of the sewer alignment (approximately 240 acres) would
have. to be served from a sewer line on approximately the same
alignment as originally proposed or a sewer lift station would be
required to pump the sewage up to the higher sewer line (70" ±).
The second alignment studied would continue southwesterly
along Kern Canyon Road to the west line of Section 29 thence
southerly along Vineland Road to Brundage Lane. This alignment
would allow lands in the West half of Section 29 to be served by.
Gravity, .but would eliminate lands in the South quarter of Section
20 and 400 acres in Section 29 from main line gravity service.
These lands would still have to construct a sewerline down the
drainage channel thru Sections 29 and 32. A sewer lift station
would have to pump alt the sewage generated north of the center of.
Section 20 approximately 70 feet' in elevation to the Southwest
corner of Section 20.
In summary, even though.there may be some design problems to
overcOme in selecting the final sewer alignment through the
Assessment District, it appears that the best alignment for the
sewerline is that proposed by Porter-Robertson. Although some
localized conditions may exist that could be detrimental to project
facilities, careful design by the consultants and review by City
staff, should provide the most economical and operational facility
for the major portion of Assessment District lands.
Sincere~.~.
Morris' W.'~lor .
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cc: Mr. George Nickel
Mr. John Gregory
Mr. DeWayne Starns