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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDirect Orange County Sanitation District - OCSD - to ExpeditTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: �� t3 DPY-4 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION Ray Silver, City Administrator-eeta FWo:rks X-ERobert F. Beardsley, Director of Publi May 11, 2000 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OCSD) SEWER PROJECT ON GOLDENWEST STREET Recommendation Of the available options, Public Works recommends that OCSD's contractor be directed to expedite the crossing of Warner Avenue in one continuous pass during weekdays starting May 22, 2000. This-m&t-Ii-od-would--take--•betweer-rtf-Tree-, as -five daysaAr+ttfe-contract©r uvarkig4 houxs a -day -during this closure: This would result in Warner Avenue being closed to both left turns and through traffic at Goldenwest Street, while right turns would be permitted onto Goldenwest Street at all times. As the excavation moves across the intersection, eastbound through traffic would be reopened, followed by westbound through traffic as soon as the excavation clears the intersection. This would: • expedite the crossing over staged construction and reduce the duration of impact to motorists and adjacent businesses; • avoid impacts to summer and beach traffic motorists who may not be familiar with the area; • complete the crossing while school is still is session; • avoid conflicts with the Slater Avenue channel construction scheduled to begin on June 5th. Analysis OCSD is constructing a 36-inch diameter sewer approximately 20-feet deep in the center of Goldenwest Street. Earlier this week, Public Works staff met with OCSD staff and their contractor, Ken Thompson, Inc., to explore ways to expedite their project. Our discussion focused on the upcoming crossing of Warner Avenue and the extensive construction of a manhole in the center of the intersection. G:ENG\BROHARD\WARNER CLOSING FOR OCSD Originally, the crossing of Warner Avenue was scheduled during the holiday season in 1999. The original plans called for the crossing of Warner Avenue to occur in multiple phases over, 12 weekends, while keeping one lane open for through traffic on Warner Avenue. Twelve weekends were required because the hours of construction were limited to between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays. This time limit also required the contractor to set up and break down his traffic control and to have his trench backfilled and plated each day. The length of time required for this staged construction would be very disruptive to both motorists and to adjacent businesses. Additionally, the contractor's extremely large excavator, 55-feet in length in the closed position, would likely block the majority of Warner Avenue. Under the recommended plan to cross Warner Avenue in one continuous pass, the contractor will post changeable message signs on Warner Avenue on May 16th; advising motorists of the upcoming closure. The contractor will also coordinate with the City's Police and Fire Departments, adjacent businesses, the Post Office, schools, OCTA and Rainbow Disposal. City staff will also use the Public Information Office to advise the public of this construction activity. RFB:TB:II cc: Ronald Lowenberg, Police Chief Michael P. Dolder, Fire Chief Bob Eichblatt, City Engineer Tom Brohard, Transportation Manager David Webb, Deputy City Engineer Don Noble, Maintenance & Operations Manager (7) May 15, 2000 - Council/Agency Agenda - Page 7 C-2c. (City Council) Direct Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) W Expedite the Crossing of Warner Avenue — for the Sewer Project on Goldenwest Street — Ken Thompson, Inc. (Contractor) ( . ) Communication from the Public Works Director that the Orange County Sanitation District is constructing a 36-inch diameter sewer approximately 20 feet deep in the center of Goldenwest Street. Public Works staff and OCSD staff and their contractor, Ken Thompson, Inc. met to explore ways to expedite their project. Discussion focused on the upcoming crossing of Warner Avenue and the extensive construction of a manhole in the center of the intersection. Recommended Action: Motion to: Concur with staff recommendation that DiFBG OCSD's contractor, Ken Thompson, Inc. to expedite the crossing of Warner Avenue in one continuous pass during weekdays starting May 22, 2000. days with t The contractor working 24-hsuFsa day Only in evening from 8:00 P.M. to 6 A.M. during this closure for however many days needed. This would result in Warner Avenue being closed to both left turns and through traffic at Goldenwest Street, while right turns would be permitted onto Goldenwest Street at all times. [Report presented by John Lender, Construction Manager for O.C. Sanitation District] [Close intersection only in evening 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.for however many days needed] [6-1 (Harman No)] 6- �. C t�A Nod] „�,,N CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH VACK INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION TO: Connie Brockway, City Clerk FROM: Robert F. Beardsley, Director of Public Work DATE: May 15, 2000 SUBJECT: Correction to May 15, 2000 City Council Agenda vz: The recommended action under item C-2c should be changed to read as- follows: Concur with staff recommendation that OCSD's contractor, Ken thompson, Inc to expedite the crossing of Warner... RFB:cf c: Elaine Kuhnke L �TE C6 M MANICC0N Document2