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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 103-2008RESOLUTION NO. 103-2008 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DESIGNATING PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE STORM DRAINAGE FEE RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME: WHEREAS, the City Council is presently evaluating a storm drainage fee to be presented to property owners within the City first at public hearing and then thereafter at an election; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes the public to be informed of projects that the City Council anticipates to fund from the storm drainage fee if approved by the voters; and WHEREAS, the City Council has believes that the following projects are necessary to: • improve, upgrade and maintain the deteriorated storm drain system • protect water quality • further reduce pollutants flowing into our creeks and San Francisco Bay • prevent street flooding that impedes residents and police/fire emergency access • improve local drainage; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council hereby resolves as follows: 1. Projects that are presently scheduled to be funded from a storm drainage fee that is approved by vote of Burlingame property owners will include the following: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE PROPOSED STORM DRAIN FEE 1. Easton Creek - Marsten Pump Station addition and Outfall pipeline project Easton Creek is the largest watershed area in the City that carries stormwater from the Hillside residential areas and industrial area north of Broadway. The creek is deficient in capacity and results in severe flooding of the residential and industrial areas during a moderate rainstorm and medium to high tides. The flooding causes property damage and the closure of major roadways such as California Drive and EI Camino Real which serve as emergency access roads. The project consists of building a new pump station at the existing Marsten pump station site and installation of a 66" diameter discharge pipeline which parallels Easton Creek and outfalls to the San Francisco Bay. In addition, the project includes construction of trash/debris collection chambers to prevent pollutants escaping into the Bay. The project will alleviate the chronic flooding in the area and would provide unimpeded emergency access for Public Safety Services such as Fire Department and Police Department. 2. Burlingame Creek bypass pipeline project Burlingame Creek carries stormwater from the Hillside residential area and the Burlingame Avenue commercial area to the Bay. The existing creek system consists of pipelines, box culverts and open channels. The system is deteriorated and severely deficient in capacity resulting in flooding in the residential and the business area. The project consists of constructing a new bypass pipeline/box culvert parallel to the existing system to provide additional capacity to minimize flooding in the area. In addition, the project consists of installing catch basin systems with grates to intercept trash/litter from flowing into the system. 3. Ralston Creek bypass pipeline project Ralston Creek serves both the Hillside and flat residential areas of the City. Due to several restrictions and deficient size of the system, the residential and commercial areas along California Drive are subjected to flooding during a moderate rain storm resulting in property damage as well as blockage of emergency access. The project consists of improvements to the area collection system including installation of catch basins and curb & gutter. The project will facilitate efficient collection of stormwater into the pipelines, alleviate flooding and improve the water quality. 4. Terrace Creek/ Laguna Area Storm Drainage Improvements project Terrace Creek carries water from the Hillside residential area of the City via flat lands to the Bay. During a normal storm event coupled with medium to high tides, the low lying areas of the water shed experience flooding and closure of roadways as the existing system is deteriorated and undersized to carry the stormwater. Also, there is no pumping system available to transport the stormwater to the Bay during high tides. The project consists of installing a box culvert system in the Laguna Area with a new pump station and a discharge pipeline to the San Francisco Bay which will significantly reduce the flooding and keep the emergency access open during the storm events. 5. Mills Creek widening and embankment Improvements project Mills Creek serves the Hillside residential area and part of Rollins Road industrial area. The watershed area experiences frequent flooding during moderate rain storms due to undersized box culverts under Rollins Road and U.S. Highway 101. In addition, the low elevation of the creek embankment causes overtopping of the creek during moderate rain storm events. The project consists of installation of a box culvert at Rollins Road and under U.S. Highway 101 as well as widening of the creek and raising its embankments. In addition, a debris basin will be included as part of the project to intercept the pollutants before they enter into the San Francisco Bay. 6. Bayfront improvements including EI Portal, Trousdale and Gilbreth Creek rehabilitation project Many portions of the Bayfront Area commercial and industrial properties are low in elevation and experience severe flooding during moderate rain storm coupled with medium to high tides. The storm drain system in the area consists of aged and corroded metal pipes in severe structural condition that do not have adequate capacity. In addition the concrete lining of creeks in the area is in severe structural condition. The project consists of rehabilitation of 60 inch and 72 inch diameter transmission pipelines, repairs to the concrete creek linings, and raising of the creek embankments to reduce flooding and provide the additional capacity needed to convey stormwater to the San Francisco Bay. 7. New Rollins Road Pump Station, debris basin, and pipeline system project The residential and commercial areas along the Rollins Road do not have an adequate drainage system. The area is subjected to widespread flooding during moderate rain storms. The project consists of installing new pipelines, catch basins and a new pump station with debris basin and a discharge pipeline to the San Francisco Bay under U.S. Highway 101. This will significantly alleviate flooding of the area. 8. Citywide storm drainage and water quality improvements (replacement of failed metal pipelines, curb & gutter and catch basin improvements) Citywide, there is approximately 10,000 feet of 8 inch to 24 inch diameter deteriorated pipeline. The pipe system is so severely damaged/collapsed and undersized that it results in flooding and standing water which causes damage to the street infrastructure. The project consists of replacing the deteriorated pipeline and collection system including installation of new catch basins, curb and gutter and debris basin to intercept the pollutants. The project will improve the ability to collect the stormwater and reduce flooding damage to the streets. 9. Rehabilitation of deteriorated bridge and culvert structures under roadways The City maintains approximately 30 bridges and culverts that were constructed in the 1930's. Most of these structures are in need of rehabilitation in order to keep them from further deterioration and continue to function safely. The project consists of performing repairs to the bridges and culverts as well as rehabilitating the roadway above the structures to provide public safety. 10. Upgrade Storm Drainage Pump Stations The existing storm drainage pump stations at Rollins Road, Marsten Road and Cowan Road were constructed over forty years ago and need to be rehabilitated. The pumps, and electrical and mechanical equipment have expended their design life and need to be replaced. The proper functioning of these pump stations is critical to keep the City from flooding during rain storms and tidal conditions. The project consists of upgrading the pump stations, including installation of new backup generators, electrical/mechanical equipment and plumbing as well as installation of debris interception devices. The total estimated cost for the above projects is approximately $39 million ffol m- W-1.11 01,1111 I, Doris Mortensen, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1st day of December, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: sAYLocK, DEAL, EEicmzAN, NAGEL, ovmHONY NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CITY CLERK