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GIVISD EROJPGTS:
IX. A. Project#101 West Side Pumping Station Abandonment-Status
• Attendance by OCSD and discussion on project timetable
• Topographic mapping of Canyon Drive by City of Costa Mesa
B. Project#129 Bristol Street Sewer Phase II—Status
• Recommendation for award of construction contract at 11/30/11 regular meeting
G. Project#171 Irvine Pumping Station Force Main RehabHitation-:status
• Finalizing plan and specs for bidding
D. Project#185 System-IVide Sewer Reconstruction Phase 1 -Status
Construction is continuing
E. Project#189 Rehabilitation of Six Sewers Transferred to CISD —Status
• Construction is complete; Staff and City of Costa Mesa monitoring South Coast Drive
F. Project#190 Canyon Force Malin Rehabilitation
• Design phase is continuing
G. Project#192 System-Wide Sewer Reconstruction Phase 2—Status
• Design phase is continuing
H. Project#193 Pumping Station Seismic Study & Retrofit—Status
Consultant report complete; Staff implementing Priority I, II, III recommendations
K This is the time to receive any comments from members of the public,
Next ib eting Date: December 6, 2011
Dated: November 1, 2011
Clerk of the District
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NOTICE OF REQUIRED SEWER LATERAL MAINTENANCE
Date: October 14, 2011
Regarding Property at: 2740 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa
Dear Property Owner:
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is the owner of the sanitary sewer system in Cardinal Drive
serving your property. Based on a video inspection of the interior of the District's sewer main,
roots are protruding from your sewer lateral into the District's main to the point the roots have
restricted the flow and caused a sewer spill on Cardinal Drive on September 27, 2011.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows are a violation of both state and federal laws and subject the District
to fines.
Please see the enclosed picture of your private lateral where it enters the District's sewer
main. The picture was taken after the roots were substantially cut back and your lateral is
virtually 100% blocked and will soon cause a backup into your residence.
The roots in your lateral will soon protrude into the District's main again and block the flow so it
is necessary for you to act promptly. The District requests you have the roots completely
removed, then submit an "after video" showing no roots in the line. This will protect your
residence and the District from further damage.
In accordance with the District's Operations Code, the District has the right to charge you for
the emergency response clean up costs for the 9/27/11 event, however, the District will waive
these costs if you cooperate and remove the roots from your lateral. Additionally, the District
has a Residential Sewer Lateral Financial Assistance Program that will fund 50% of the root
removal costs up to the District paying $1,800. Please read the enclosed program materials,
submit your application, and have the roots removed by November 14, 2011.
The District's contact for the sewer lateral assistance program is:
Steve Cano
Maintenance Supervisor
(909) 910-5998 (cell)
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Robin B. Hamers
District Engineer
(714) 293-2727 (cell)
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NOTICE OF BLOCKED SEWER LATERAL
Date: October 14, 2011
Regarding Property at: 2733 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa
Dear Property Owner:
The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is the owner of the sanitary sewer system in Cardinal
Drive serving your property and the enclosed picture was taken from inside the
District's main at the point where your private lateral connects to the main. As is
evident, roots located inside your lateral are restricting the flow and will soon likely
block the flow from your lateral into the main, possibly causing a backup into your
residence.
The District strongly encourages you to take preventative measures by removing the
roots. Also avoid flushing anything down your system other than bath tissue as
products such as disposable wipes will catch on the roots and create a blockage.
To assist you in removing the roots and maintaining your sewer lateral, the District has
a Residential Sewer Lateral Financial Assistance Program that will fund 50% of the
root removal costs up to the District paying $1,800. Please read the enclosed program
materials and call if you have questions.
The District's contact for the sewer lateral assistance program is:
Steve Cana
Maintenance Supervisor
(900) 910-5998 (cell)
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Robin B. Flamers
District Engineer
(714) 293-2727 (cell)
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CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
September 16, 2011 JTA Job# 11-101
Mr. Scott C. Carroll
General Manager
Costa Mesa Sanitation District
628 W. 19th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2716
RE: Seismic Study of (14) subterranean Waste Water Pumping Stations in Costa Mesa
Mr. Carroll:
This summary report represents our assessment of the seismic performance of the
fourteen subject subterranean waste water pumping stations in the City of Costa Mesa.
The following pump stations were reviewed for this study:
#1 Mendoza Drive. #13 23rd Street
#2 Gisler Ave. #14 California Street
#4 Harbor Blvd. #15 South Coast Plaza
#9 Victoria Street #16 19th Street
#10 Elden Ave. #17 Iowa Street
#11 Irvine Ave. #20 Corporation Yard
#12 Santa Ana Ave. #21 21st Street
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate me at (949)
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Costa M8G8 Sanitary District Waste Water PUOlDiOg Stations- Seismic Study
ProjectDescription ....................................................................................................3
Scope Of Work..........................................................................................................3
Review OF/\5 Built plans and Documents ....................................................................3
Visual Site Observations Of Pump Stations ................................ .................................4
Analysis Oftypical pumping station configurations.................................................
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HistoricalData ..........................................................................................................8
Structural Vulnerability OF the WWPS................................ .........................................9
Structural integrity of the vault/well GtrU[tUne5 ....-..-....---...-..-..-10
Permanent Ground Displacement..........................................................................10
SoilLiquefaction ................... ..................................... ............ .......... ................11
Non-Structural Vulnerability of the \@WPS................................................................. i1
Electrical and Control Equipment .........................................................................i2
Vitrified Clay Pipe (\/CP) .......................................................................................17
PipeShe8[--....-.......-..--..-......-...-..---...---.i7
Conclusions ............................................................................................................i3
Priorities.................................................................................................................13
Limitations... ........... .. ..........................................................................................14
References ................................... .........................................................................14
APPENDIX /\ - Pump Station Data Matrix.... .............................................................16
APPENDIX B - Pump Station Location Map ............................................. .................17
APPENDIX C - Liquefaction Hazard Map ...................................................................18
APPENDIX [> - Geofirm Recommendations ............................................................... i9
APPENDIX E - Photographs.....................................................................................21
APPENDIX F - l\/DiC8l Finite Element Analysis...........................................................35
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Project esc ii i
A structural seismic study of fourteeen waste water pump stations (WWPS) in the City
of Costa Mesa, California. Focus of the study is an assessment of the structural
integrity of Costa Mesa Santitary District (CMSD) underground waste water pump
stations and their seismic resistance and vulnerability in the event of an earthquake of a
magnitude 6.0 or greater.
Scope � 1
The scope of this study is as follows:
1. Review the original plans furnished by the District for 14 pump stations.
2. Perform site visits to observe the existing conditions of the pump stations and
the supporting equipment and enclosures.
3. Review previous seismic evaluations.
4. Perform anlaysis and evaluation of the pump stations based on a seismic event
of magnitude 6.0 or greater.
5. Review and recommend strengthening schemes based on analysis and review.
6. Develope a rating system to target the most hazardous pump stations for seismic
improvements.
7. Prepare this report.
R,eview of As Btflit plans an Documents
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The Costa Mesa Sanitary District provided structural and other drawings in the form of
hard copies and electronic PDF files. Additionally, other relevant file documents in
8.5"x11" format were provided for our review and use. Professional judgment was
used on some of the old drawings that have unreadable areas and drawings sets that
do not have sufficient detailed information. A review of the plans for the pump stations
was conducted prior to the commencement of the visual site observation of the
stations.
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Visual Site Observations of Punip Stations
The following observations were made during our visual site observations of the pump
stations.
Mendoza Drive Station (#1)
• Wet well matches drawings. 72" I.D. precast concrete man hole rings observed.
• The lining of the wet well has separated and the concrete structure of the well is
being subjected to the corrosive effluent in the wet well.
• Observed a 12" VCP inflow pipe as shown on the wet well drawings.
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. No signs of corrosion.
• Dry well shows signs of previous standing water.
Gisler Ave. Station (#2)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to an elevated concrete pedestal. No signs of
corrosion. Minimal corner bolting of cabinet to base.
• Dry well housing valves shows no signs of distress.
• Wet well inflow waste line appears to be 8" vitrified clay pipe (VCP).
• Could not verify the 1" thick steel wall jacket shown in station drawings due to
well coating.
• Two corroded abandoned electrical disconnects were noted at the top of the wet
well.
Harbor Blvd. (Wilson) Station (#4)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to an elevated (19") concrete base. Found
signs of significant corrosion at the base of the control cabinet.
Victoria Street Station (#9)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. No signs of corrosion.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
Elden Ave. Station (#10)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. No signs of corrosion.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
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• This station was structurally remodeled in 1990.
• Size and volume of this station are substantially larger than other stations
observed.
• Station receives flow from other stations in system. Perhaps the most critical of
stations reviewed.
Irvine Ave. Station (#11)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is stainless steel and is bolted to a concrete base. No
signs of corrosion.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
• Hatch to valve vault was stuck.
• This station has been remodeled relatively recently. Plans for this station were
not provided for our review.
Santa Ana Ave. Station (#12)
• Electrica[/Control Cabinet is bolted to an elevated concrete base. Base of cabinet
is severely corroded and not structurally sound.
• Deep rectangular wet well.
• Portions of Layout and configuration observed were consistent with drawings
reviewed.
• Station was substantially remodeled in 1986.
23rd Street Station (#13)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is stainless steel and is bolted to an elevated concrete
base. Cabinet is well bolted to concrete base with no signs of corrosion.
• Deep rectangular wet well.
• There is a short CMU retaining wall behind the control cabinet that retains
approximately 18" of earth.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
California Street Station (#14)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. Cabinet exhibits some
signs of corrosion. Cabinet bolting should be reviewed.
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Large phase conversion motor mounted on top of control cabinet. Layout should
be reviewed for seismic stability.
• Rectangular wet well.
Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
South Coast Plaza Station (#15)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is stainless steel and is bolted to a concrete base.
Cabinet is well bolted to concrete base with no signs of corrosion observed.
• Deep circular wet well.
• Rectangular dry valve vault.
• There is an odor treatment system with steel cabinet adjacent to the station.
This cabinet is not well fastened at its base and there is some evidence of
corrosion. Large drums of chemicals on a roiling cart observed.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
19th Street Station (#16)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. Signs of corrosion
observed at base of cabinet.
• Soil has washed up against the cabinet from the adjacent earth slope.
Iowa Street Station (#17)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. Cabinet exhibits some
signs of corrosion. Cabinet bolting should be reviewed.
• Cabinet is surrounded on three sides by a 3 foot high CMU retaining wall.
• Precast circular well with VCP inlet pipe observed.
• Segmented circular dry well with valving.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
Corporation Yard Station (#20)
• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
21st Street Station (#21)
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• Electrical/Control Cabinet is bolted to a concrete base. No signs of corrosion
were observed. Cabinet bolting should be reviewed.
• Rectangular well with VCP inlet pipe observed.
• Rectangular dry well with valving.
• Layout and configuration consistent with drawings reviewed.
Analysis o . gal purnping station configurations
Our analysis of the existing wet and dry wells/vaults was based on soils loading
information prepared specifically for this study by Geofirm of Laguna Beach, CA
(Appendix D).
Seismic events with Probability of Exceedance (POE) figures of 2%, 5%, and 10% in 50
years were used to determine peak ground accelerations (PGA) values for stations
located in the various geographical quadrants of the study area. The average PGA for
the CMSD pump stations is 0.718, 0.50g, and 0.368 for the 2%, 5%, and 10%
categories respectively.
Soil pressures and loading forces were generated based on the above noted probability
categories and ground accelerations and used as a part of our review and analysis of
the pump stations.
Other Seismic design data:
Using the street addresses close to the pump stations, latitude and longitude
coordinates were obtained. Based on these coordinates, Sland Ssvalues were
generated using "Java Ground Motion Parameter Calculator" through the website
(http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/ hazmaps/design/). These and the associated SD,
and SDI values for each station are shown in the Pump Station Data Matrix (Appendix A).
We employed methodology found in ASCE 31 (Tier 1) for some of our qualitative
analysis during our study due to the lack of specific reinforcing and well construction
information.
The construction of the wells varies substantially across the fourteen pump stations
reviewed. We have conducted finite element analysis (See Appendix F for sample
results) of representative vault/well configurations based on the soils loading
information from Geofirm (Appendix D).
Some of the information for the wall construction and reinforcing of the vaults is absent
from many of the as-built drawings reviewed. However, the retrofit pump stations have
specific wall thickness, reinforcing and other design data. Many of the stations are
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constructed with precast concrete vaults, bases, rings, and other elements. Our
analysis is based on the information available.
Based on our analysis and review of the subterranean vault structures, we believe that
the structures reviewed would exceed allowable stress/design values for seismic events
of magnitude 6.0 or greater. However, it is clear that the bending stresses reviewed
are not the primary structural concern for these elements. The more relevant structural
issue is the rather large displacements that will occur during the prescribed seismic
event. In fact, based on historical evidence and data from the reference documents
reviewed for this study, it is clear that most of the pump stations will remain primarily
intact after the subject seismic event.
All of the WWPSs are subterranean, therefore it is our assumption that the WWPSs will
move with the ground motion during the seismic event. Building structures that are
above ground have to react to the horizontal and vertical displacements that are
inflicted on the structure by the ground moving under them during a seismic event.
The electrical control equipment would have high seismic loading due to the ground
displacements.
Historical Data
As a part of our review, we have studied numerous historical references relative to the
seismic performance of waste water pumping stations and other sewage systems. A
few examples of the historical seismic performance of these structures is present below.
Seismic Study of Kellogg Creek WPCP, Portland, Oregon
Below grade structures in the United states performed well in earthquakes however
internal mechanical equipment is subject to damage. The report suggested keeping an
inventory of mechanical components on-site.
Pump station piping that passes through adjoining walls in structures that have
significant differential settlement, could possibly be subject to shearing.
Infiltration Study, Santa Rosa, CA
Infiltration of storm water into the sewer systems is caused by cracked vitrified clay
pipe (VCP) sewer lines. The cracking is caused by expansive soils conditions, settlement
and seismic activity. After a major earthquake, there could be extensive cracking of VCP
lines, either public or private. Once the cracks form, even just hairline cracks, roots can
enter the sewer lines and thoroughly clog the line.
Extremely heavy rain can nearly quadruple the flow to the treatment plant. In
December of 2002 in Santa Rosa after several days of rain (one day had 4.23 inches of
rain), the recorded flow through the plant averaged 60 MGD. The normal average in
September 2002 was 16.2 MGD.
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How does this affect Costa Mesa? It would depend on how many VCP pipes are still in
existence. Prior to 1970, VCP was commonly used for sewer pipe.
Other Historical Events:
• During the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake (California), the wastewater systems in
the affected area withstood the earthquake with little damage.
• In the 1995 Kobe earthquake, there was major damage to the wastewater plant
due to ground deformation and differential settlement. The most significant
problem with the pumping stations was again power outage, however after
power restoration, most of the pumping stations started working despite reports
of building structure damage
• The 1994 Northridge earthquake caused significant damage to treatment plants
and power outages affected 54 pump stations.
• The 2010 Chile earthquake caused major damage to treatment plants, large
diameter interceptor pipes and small diameter connection pipes.
• In the 1987 Edgecombe Earthquake, pump stations with submersible pumps did
not suffer damage.
• The treatment plants and the pumping stations continued working in the Ormond
earthquake of 1993.
The above case studies show that earthquakes usually cause minor damage to
subterranean wastewater pumping stations. However, liquefaction and permanent
ground deformation were the two main causes of when severe damage did result.
The main problem observed in most subterranean pump stations following earthquakes
is power outages or damage to electrical and control equipment.
Structural olneirabili the WWPS
Structural vulnerabilities in the WWPSs can be categorized as follows:
• Structural integrity of the vault or well structures
• Displacement related vulnerability.
o Displacements during the seismic event
o Permanent Ground Displacement
• Fault rupture
• Soil Liquefaction or settlement
• Soil Liquefaction — Lateral spreading of surrounding soils
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■ Soil Liquefaction — flotation of vaults and piping system
components.
tria t:ural integrity of thu vi','au t `well s truct trey
During the course of our field observations of the fourteen WWPSs, the exact
condition of the wet wells was not observable due to the protective coatings
used on the inside of the wells. The dry wells observed were intact and did not
exhibit signs of significant structural distress or cracking. Minor moisture related
corrosion was noted in some of the dry wells at the attachments of the valving
equipment and the well walls and floors. The conditions observed should be
corrected with the normal maintenance of the equipment.
At least two stations showed evidence of separation of the protective lining from
the underlying concrete well structure thus allowing the corrosive effluent from
the well to contact the concrete well structure. The linings should be repaired to
prevent the deterioration of the well structure.
The extension segments (or rings) between the main concrete well vaults and
the access hatches are susceptible to earthquake induced shearing forces and
displacements because the hatches are typically integral with the adjacent
paving or concrete slabs and aprons at the ground surface. This establishes a
differential displacement potential between the vault element deep in the ground
and the surface restrained hatch and transition collars. Stations with this
configuration should be retrofit to ensure good shear keying from vault top to
hatch cover.
Based on our analytical and field review of the subterranean well structures, we
believe that the majority of the stations would exceed current design loading and
stress limits during the subject seismic events. However, based on our review of
the historical references and the displacement of these structures during the
seismic events considered, it is clear that the more serious concern is the
displacement aspect.
Permanent ground displacement is a result of a fault rupture at the site or high
intensity loading on subsurface condition of differential soil conditions. It can also
be the result of highly liquefiable soils. Permanent ground displacement is as it is
described-permanent. There is little that can be done to prevent damage from
permanent ground displacement.
The displacements generally would be assumed to be small in many cases and
cause little damage.
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For larger displacements, mitigation methods should be developed to lessen the
damage to the WWPSs.
Soil
Soil liquefaction is a phenomenon whereby a saturated soil substantially loses
strength and stiffness in response to an applied stress, usually earthquake
shaking or other sudden change in stress condition, causing it to behave like a
liquid.
The effects of soil liquefaction on the structures can be extremely damaging.
Structures whose foundations bear directly on soil which liquefies will experience
a sudden loss of support, which will result in drastic and irregular settlement of
the structure causing structural damage, including cracking of foundations and
damage to the structure itself, or may leave the structure unserviceable
afterwards, even without structural damage.
The WWPSs in this study are subterranean except for the electrical and control
equipment. Buoyant structures in soils with a high water table or soils where the
water table is raised due to liquefaction may float or rise as well as tilt. Stations
#2 (Gisler Ave., location #2), #14 (California Street, location #1), and #15
(South Coast Plaza, location #4) are located in areas known have or suspected
of having higher than normal liquefaction potential. See Seismic Hazard Map,
Appendix C. Stations #11 (Irvine Ave., location #7) and #13 (23rd Street,
location #9) are immediately adjacent to areas noted as having liquefaction
potential.
Methods to mitigate the effects of soil liquefaction include various soils
compaction techniques such as vibro compaction, dynamic compaction, and the
use of compacted stone columns. These methods result in the densification of
soil and enable structures to withstand soil liquefaction. It is not clear whether
these methods are suitable to mitigate the effects of soil liquefaction for
subterranean structures such as the WWPSs in this study.
ri -S r tit tural Vulnerability of t1le WWPS
Nonstructural vulnerabilities in WWPSs can be categorized into two main types,
including vulnerability of electrical and electronic equipment, and mechanical
component vulnerability.
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Many of the electrical and control cabinets we reviewed had signs of corrosion near the
base. Many of the cabinets were not bolted to the concrete bases properly or the
bolts/fasteners were deteriorated. All cabinets should be reviewed for seismic stability
and those with deficient anchorage or deteriorated cabinet bases should be retrofit or
replaced.
Check and control valves, particularly heavy ones should be fixed properly to the
basement of the underground structures in the WWPSs.
Based on reference data, it is clear that submersible pumps tolerate earthquake effects
better than fixed pumps and submersible pumps are less vulnerable to earthquakes. All
of the WWPSs reviewed utilize submersible pumps. The current pump style is already
the optimal choice for performance in seismic events.
Existence of deteriorated and fragile pipes in the under-ground structures of WWPSs is
another source of vulnerability, which weakens in strength during earthquakes. The
most popular pipe type, especially in the WWPSs built before 1995 is the cast iron pipe
which compared with new pipe types is much more brittle and sensitive to shaking.
Joints should tolerate shaking and displacement caused by earthquakes. In earthquake
prone areas usually flexible joints should be installed to connect fittings and valves and
pumps to pipes in order to tolerate shaking and displacement caused by earthquakes.
Observations of the WWPSs have revealed fixed joints as the most predominant type.
The WWPSs house all electrical and electronic equipment in a steel box/cabinet
mounted on a concrete pad near the underground well structures. The toppling
and falling of inadequately mounted equipment or deteriorated control cabinets
can cause a significant failure in the WWPSs during a strong earthquake.
Vitrified Clay, Pipe I(VCI
Vitrified Clay Pipe has proven to be very susceptible to fracture and shearing in
moderate to server seismic events. This is supported by the historical evidence
from past earthquakes. Our review of the pump station drawings and our direct
site observations indicate that a number of the stations have VCP piping.
P"i'i;e shear°
Our analytical models and displacement studies indicate that the mass
differential between the vault elements and the piping elements is significant and
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will most likely lead to pipe shearing during seismic events of the magnitudes
considered in this study. An example of this type of vulnerability is the piping
between the two vault types wet/dry in the California Street station.
Location #1 station #3, California street Station
The piping between the two concrete vaults/wells is very likely to shear
due to differential displacements between the vaults during seismic
activity.
Conclusions
Earthquake vulnerability of the WWPSs in Costa Mesa has a direct correlation with the
structural and non-structural vulnerabilities. Non-structural earthquake vulnerability is
one of the predominant hazards in major earthquakes, especially from mechanical parts
(piping and joints), electronic and electrical control boards/cabinets in wastewater
pumping stations. The WWPSs can also be severely affected by a power outage or
earthquake damage to the power and control systems supporting the WWPS.
Priorities
The non-structural and structural repair of the WWPSs can be summarized in the
following priorities:
Priori I:
Repair electrical control equipment enclosures and base connections at all WWPSs
except #11 (Irvine Ave.) and #13 (23rd street) to current 2010 CBC and ASCE 7-05
standards.
A. Provide proper anchorage per section 13.3 of ASCE 7-05.
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B. Repair rusted base and side walls as required.
C. Provide preventative measures to prevent future rust.
Priori II:
Provide secondary (back-up) power to all WWPSs
Priority III:
Provide flexible connections of all piping between and to and from all WWPSs.
The solution to this recommendation is outside of the scope of this seismic study.
A qualified registered mechanical engineer can provide the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District with recommendations regarding the proper connections.
Priority IV:
Provide additional structural support for all the WWPSs in liquefaction zones as
shown in this report. Support can be accomplished by the following method:
A. Surround the perimeter of the wet and drywell (as one unit) with concrete
grade beams.
B. Provide concrete caissons at each corner. Caissons shall be embedded
into bedrock.
Priority V:
Bond together all concrete entry rings with steel dowels and epoxy so that there
is no movement between each element.
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The conclusions reached above are based on a limited review of the structures. Due to
the limited scope of this review and limited access to structural elements, not all of the
structural elements or connections have been observed. No tests have been
conducted on any materials and no warranties are expressed or implied. The report is
based upon widely held engineering principles and judgment, and it follows a standard
of care which defines a level of skill and competence ordinarily and contemporaneously
demonstrated by professionals of the same discipline practicing in the same locale and
faced with the same or similar facts and circumstances.
References
• 2010 California Building Code, Part 2, Vol. 2
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• ASCE/SEI 7-05, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures,
American Society of Civil Engineers, 2006
• ASCE/SEI 31-03, Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings, American Society of
Civil Engineers, 2003
• ASCE/SEI 41-06, Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, American Society of
Civil Engineers, 2007
• Zare, Mohammad R.; Wilkinson, Suzanne; Potangaroa, Regan. Earthquake
vulnerability of wastewater pumping stations in New Zealand. Paper presented at
the 2010 Construction, Building and Real Estate Research Conference of the
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Paris, 2010.
• Kenichi Fukushima, Katsuya Kinoshita, Toshimitu Watanabe, Takashi Masuta.
Investigation and forecast earthquake damage for sewerage systems, Japan
Institute of Wastewater Engineering Technology, Japan, 2006.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate me at (949)
645-2422.
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APPENDIX A -- PumpStation Data Matrix
Site Class D
Site Station # Name Latitude Longitude Ss S1 SIDS SDI
1 14 California Street 33.6923 -117.9335 1.631 0.579 1.087 0.579
2 2 Gisler Ave. 33.6871 -117.9376{ 1.651 0.589 1.101 0.589
3 17 Iowa Street 33.6879 -117.9217' 1.634 0.580 1.089 0.580
4 15 South Coast Plaza 33.6908 -117.8895! 1.592 0.560 1.062 0.560
S 1 Mendoza Drive 33.6774 -117.9011 1.638 0.581 1.092 0.581
6 10 Elden Ave. _33.6644 -117.8928. 1.651 0.589 1.100 _0.589
7 11 Irvine 33.6587 -117.8845 1.645 0.587 1.097 0.587
8 12 Santa Ana Ave. 33.6536 -117.8950 1.677 0.602 1.118 0.602
9 13 23rd Street 33.6461 -117.8935 1.699 0.613 1.132 0.613
10 21 21st Street 33.6488 -117.9107 1.721 0.625 1.147 0.625
11 20 Corporation Yard 33.6579 -117.9320 1.733 0.634 1.156 0.634
12 4 Harbor Blvd. 33.6523 -117.9199 1.728 0.630 1.152 0.630
13 9 Victoria St. 33.6527 -117.9217 1.730 0.631 1.153 0.631
14 16 19th Street 33.6432 -117.9431 1.791 0.666 1.194 0.666
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Jerry Tucker&Associates, Inc. Project No: 71948-00
466 Flower Street Report No: 11-6951
Costa Mesa, California 92627
Attention: Mr. Jerry Tucker, SE, SECB, Architect
Subject: Geotechnical and Seismic Design Criteria
CMSD Pump Station Evaluations
City of Costa Mesa, California
Dear Mr. Tucker;
This letter presents geotechnical and seismic design criteria for the evaluation of the sanitary pump
stations located throughout the City of Costa Mesa, California. The requested criteria are outlined in
the RFP from your office dated June 1, 2011. The geotechnical design criteria are based on the 2010
California Building Code, Table 1610.1, for standard, medium and highly expansive soils. Both
active and at-rest equivalent fluid pressures are provided. The peak ground accelerations for 2%
probability of exceedance in 50 years, 5% probability of exceedance in 50 years, and 10% probability
of exceedance in 50 years arc obtained from USGS Seismic Hazard Curves and Uniform Hazard
Response Spectra utilizing the 2002 CGS Fault Data Set, and the design seismic loading for stiff/rigid
retaining structures is based on recent research by Professor Sitar at the University of California,
Berkeley.
Lateral Soil Loading(Equivalent Fluid Pressure)
Active pressure At-rest pressure
Standard soils 30 pcf 60 pcf
Medium expansive soils 45 pcf 60 pcf
Highly expansive soils 60 pcf 100 pcf
PGA for CMSD Pum12 5tations
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Station General Location in 50 yrs (g)
2% 5% 10%
#t4 north 0.69 0.48 0.35
#1 1 cast 0.70 0.49 0.36
#13 south 0.72 0.51 0.36
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July 6, 2011 Proposal No: 11 6951
Report No: 11 6951
Page No: 2
Incremental Seismic Design Loading (Equivalent Fluid Pressure)
2% in 50 years 5% in 50 years 10% in 50 years
50 pcf 35 pcf 25 pcf
The incrcmental seismic loading is applied at 113 H,where H is the height of the wall. It is noted that
the seismic loading valucs are based on recent research on medium dense dry sands, and it is expected
that stiff clay soils will have lower values. Research is ongoing, and results may be available late this
year.
LIMITATIONS
Our work has been conducted in accordance with generally accepted practice in the engineering
geologic and soils engineering field. No further warranty is offered or implied,
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service. If you have any questions, please contact this office.
Respectfully submitted,
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Meeting held Wednesday October 19, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at the South Coast
Plaza Management Office between South Coast Plaza (SCP) and the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD).
Attendees:
David Grant, SCP
Kevin Holcomb, SCP
Scott Carroll, CMSD
Rob Hamers, CMSD
Jim Kolk, EEC
Bob Ooten, CMSD Board President
The attendees first met on February 7, 2011 to discuss dissolved sulfide levels
and hydrogen sulfide odor issues stemming from the restaurants at the Plaza
and the effect on the CMSD South Coast Plaza Pumping Station,
Dissolved Sulfide Levels
Mr. Kolk from EEC distributed a chart noting the dissolved sulfide levels at
various Plaza restaurants while also noting Capital Grille/Seasons 52 and
Z'Tejas are the only restaurants whose interceptors are being treated with
Golden Bell's Golden Bio. Capital Grille/Seasons 52 show positive results of 3
mg/L or less of dissolved sulfides over the period of May 16, 2011 to
September 12, 2011. Z'Tejas was unable to be tested on September 12, 2011,
and the remaining restaurants had dissolved sulfide levels from 0.5-10mg/L
(10mg/L is the maximum level read by the instrument.) The CMSD allowed
maximum is 0.5 mg/L and levels at 1 mg/L begin to create odor issues.
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After discussion, the group recommended continued testing to obtain sufficient
data to arrive at a conclusion prior to contacting the restaurants and enforcing
the CMSD maximum of 0.5 mg/L of dissolved sulfides. The Costa Mesa
Sanitary District will propose a testing program in order to establish whether
additives work to lower dissolved sulfide levels.
Although not shown on the chart, Mr. Holcomb stated Z'Tejas had a dissolved
sulfide level significantly higher six months or so prior when Golden Bell
additives were first introduced. Mr. Kolk and Mr. Holcomb will determine the
interceptor pumping dates in order to perform dissolved sulfide testing at a
predetermined time after each pump out. Mr. Kolk will submit the proposed
testing program to Mr. Carroll for approval.
Other Additives and Chemicals
In addition to Golden Bell's Golden Bio additive, the Plaza has recently begun
using Chemsearch's Bio Amp, a similar acting bacteria.
Mr. Carroll also stated the District is pilot testing Bio-Organic Catalyst, of which
the manufacturers attest will remove virtually all dissolved sulfides. The test
program is currently being implemented and Mr. Carroll will propose the
catalyst be used at the Plaza if it is successful at the District's test.
Electrical Power at the CMSD South Coast Plaza Pumping Station
Mr. Carroll requested Mr. Grant and the Plaza consider purchasing a standby
diesel generator for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District South Coast Plaza
pumping station in order to provide power to the station in the event a long
outage occurs, similar to the recent outage in San Diego County. Per prior
agreement between the Plaza and Costa Mesa Sanitary District, the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District took over ownership, operation and maintenance of the
pumping station while the Plaza assumed responsibly for providing electricity.
Mr. Carroll offered to have Costa Mesa Sanitary District forces maintain and
provide fuel to the generator. Mr. Carroll will email Mr. Grant the specifics of
Trotecti g our community's iieajW and tfie eavinnii ens: 6y providing
solid waste and si<rver cof(ection services.
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the pumps and electrical components in the pump station to allow Mr. Grant to
obtain additional estimates.
Additional Discussion
Another method to decrease dissolved sulfides from becoming airborne is to
submerge the incoming line below the water level to avoid turbulence. Mr.
Hamers will determine if this is feasible at the South Coast Plaza station.
Mr. Holcomb also noted the Plaza increased the GMSD pumping station air
vent height at the 5th level of the south parking garage. The Plaza also
repositioned the blower to be more effective.
A follow-up meeting will be scheduled after additional dissolved sulfide testing
is completed and conclusions can be reached on the effectiveness of the
additives.
Protecting our cun�ni u,1 4y's 6eafth and the environment by providing
,sofa %,Pa.,, te and spiver coffection services.
Attachment B
PRICING QUOTE
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Vendor/Contractor
Use for Purchases >$5,000 #1 #2 #3
Company Name: Schuler Engineering Jamison Nikola
Corp. Engineering Corporation
17197 Newhope 18012 Cowan,
564 W. Bateman Street, Suite J, Suite 290,
Location: Circle Fountain Valley, CA Irvine,
Corona, CA 92880 92708 92614
Phone:
951-738-9215 714-620-5048 949-752-1900
Contact:
Bruce Schuler Don Jamison Johnny Klichan
Date Contacted: October 2011 October 2011 October 2011
Qty Product/'Service Price
Replace existing wet well doors at Victoria
Pumping Station with District supplied H-20
1 aluminum single leaf door. CMSD Project#164 $8,723 $10,440. $5,100.
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDED: Nikola Corporation
SupplieslEguipment--If the low bidder is not recommended, give reason(s) below:
Services --Attach a summary of qualifications of person/company selected.
Authorized Signature bate General Manager Signature bate
11108/11 vll.
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Costa Mesa Sanitary District
PROPOSAL
Victoria Pump Station Hatch Door Replacement
1. Replace existing wet well doors with District supplied H-20 aluminum single
leaf Match door over pump station. Excludes any interior lining or Sancon
coating.
TOTAL.......... .................. ..........$ 5,100.00 LS
18012 COWAN,SUITE 290, IRVINE CA 92614
(949)7521900--FAX(949)752-1910
chu,ler
engineering corp. 564 W. Bateman Circle
43 Corona, CA 92880-2011
(951) 738-9215
Fax: (951) 73M162
Contractors License No. 389852
October 12, 2011
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
628 West 19th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Attention: Rob Hammers
Reference: Victoria Pump Station
Subject: Quotation for Replacing Access Door
Gentlemen,
We have prepared a proposal to replace the access door at the referenced pump
station. This proposal is based on the following assumptions and scope of work:
1) The District is furnishing the replacement door from ITT.
2) The new door will be installed using poured in place ring of high strength
grout or ready mix concrete at our option
3) We have not included installing a protective coating on our grout ring. The last
15" of the existing shaft (which includes the access door) appears to have a
sprayed on coating. This coating has deteriorated and will have to be
replaced at some point in time. The cost to mobilize Sancon for such a small
amount is high and the cost would be better served when done in conjunction
With several other repairs.
4) We have not included any permit fees as this is an emergency repair.
Lump Sum Amount $8,723.00
Res' tfu l ly,
Bruce A. c
President
Quote# 01907
October 10, 2011
TO: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
ATTENTION: Rob Hamers
REFERENCE: Victoria Street Pump Station Cover Replacement
Dear Rob,
We propose to do the following for the price of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars and
001100 ($ 10,440.00), including all applicable taxes:
Labor, materials and equipment to remove existing pump station frame and cover located
at the end of Miner Street.
JEC will then install the new frame and cover supplied by the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District.
JEC will repair the coating after installation is complete
• NOTE: Price does not include and permits or fees.
We appreciate the opportunity of presenting this quotation. It will remain firm for thirty days. If
you have any questions, please call me on my cell (714) 620-5048.
Respectfully,
Dianne Charrette for
Don Jamison
President
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said my position was zero rate increases and I am glad they are also are looking to stop any rates
increases as well."
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sewer customers in matters involving the Jefferson County sewer debt crisis but denied motions filed
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