REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Lili Hernandez, Senior Civil Engineer
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Grant of Easement to Southern California Gas Company for new gas utility line extension at 6900 Brunswick Drive, a location known as North Greer Park Parcel
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Statement of Issue:
It is requested that the City Council approve execution of a Grant of Easement to Southern California Gas Company (SCGC) to extend a new gas utility line within 6900 Brunswick Drive (North Greer Park) that will provide gas service to a City-owned gas generator for the new sewer lift station on McFadden Avenue.
Financial Impact:
No funding is required for this action.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant of Easement between the City of Huntington Beach and Southern California Gas Company; and,
B) Authorize the City Clerk to record the Grant of Easement with the Orange County Recorder.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize execution of the Grant of Easement between the City of Huntington Beach and SCGC, and provide staff with an alternate action. One alternative is to utilize propane as an alternative source of energy. However, a propane tank will require the City to increase the size of the block wall enclosure around the generator, and its use would also be less secure and less reliable than natural gas service. Additionally, using propane necessitates a fueling service contract, yearly inspections, and state permits.
Lastly, the contract for the sewer lift station and natural gas generator is already in construction. If the City were to remove the natural gas service from the project, it would still remain responsible to fund construction costs expended to date.
Analysis:
Public Works is currently constructing a sewer lift station at McFadden Aven...
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