department of public Works

From: Gade, Derek [mailto:Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:55 PM
To: 
Subject: RE: Jamacha Blvd Krails

 

To all-

 

As you recall from our June 11, 2009 Jamacha Blvd meeting with Supervisor Jacob, DPW committed to work with The Pointe developer to have the K-rail removed by early July.   

 

We understand the wishes of the community to have the K-rail removed, but as we move forward with planning the steps necessary for the County's construction project, we now realize the K-rails need to be in place to enable our County Jamacha Blvd improvement project to be constructed.  The cost to temporarily remove the K-rail now and then replace the K-rail before work commences will cost about $300K.  The cost is substantial due to the need for significant earthwork to backfill the drop-off immediately adjacent to the road to ensure a safe shoulder for motorists (and bicycles). 

 

We had initiated the idea to remove the K-rails back when there was no solution identified to get the Jamacha Boulevard widening project constructed.  As we have in recent weeks formulated a plan to get the widening project underway relatively soon, we did not initially recognize that the earlier idea to remove the K-rails would effectively conflict with getting the widening project constructed. 

 

We are now stuck between a rock and a hard place.  We want to remove the K-rail as committed to the bicycle community, but the $300K expense to remove the K-rail for only about six months and then reinstall the K-rail to start construction would consume dollars that are expected to be essential to fully fund the widening project construction.  We anticipate having our County project ready to bid by November 2009, so that upon receipt of the project bond money, we could start construction as early as January 2010. .  Should we have thought of this before committing to remove the K-rail?  The obvious answer is yes, we should have, and we apologize for not connecting the dots on the future need for the K-rail for our construction project.   

 

Please remember this whole K-rail issue is due to The Pointe abandoning their roadway improvement project and defaulting on their obligations to the County.  Calling bonds and taking over projects is not something we do very often, but we are taking action to get this project moving.  If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

Thanks,
Derek R. Gade, P.E.
Public Works Manager
Private Development Construction Inspection
County of San Diego
(858) 514-4673
derek.gade@sdcounty.ca.gov
5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite D M.S O-336
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-2354 fax

www.sdcounty.ca.gov

department of public Works

From: Gade, Derek [mailto:Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:32 AM
To:  
Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: Jamacha Blvd Krails

I'm currently out of the office on vacation and I will return on Tuesday,
July 14th.  If your request is urgent, feel free to contact Senior Civil
Engineer, Glen Gundert, for South and East regions or John Thomas for North
and Central region Private Development Construction Inspection (PDCI)
issues,
as necessary.  PDCI's contact number is (858) 694-3165. Glen's direct number
is (858) 694-3172.  John's direct number is (858) 694-2841.

department of public Works

department of public Works

On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 4:31 PM, Gade, Derek wrote:

 Sorry for the delay in responding to you.  I've been gone on vacation

 and just got back. Gosnell, the developer, is finishing up getting

 bids from Errecas, the contractor, to remove portions of the krail and

 improve the stormwater devices to minimize erosion.  We also have

 asked them to remove some debris and other piles along the section.  I

 hope to see final cost for this work next week.  We are waiting on the

 contractor.  Gosnell will be submitting their revised Traffic Control

 plan so they can renew their Traffic Control permit with us.

 

 We have been working on reviewing the revised Traffic Study, the 3rd

 reiteration.  We are also preparing a cost estimate associated with

 all remaining improvements.  We are working to have another meeting

 with the bonding company late in May or early June.

 

 We have told Gosnell, they will need to purchase new pipes.

 

 That's where we are.   I will let you both know as soon as I have a

 date for the krail removal.

 

 Thanks,

 Derek

 

 DPW-PDCI

department of public Works

On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Gade, Derek <Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov> wrote:

 

Testing results have come back that the pipe no longer meets manufacturer's specifications.  So, either all pipes need to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair or new pipes need to be purchased.  The County is reviewing costs to complete the project and plan to have revised cost estimates by the end of April.  Once we have those numbers, we plan to continue discuss with the project's bonding company to seek monies to complete the project.

 

I've been talking with the developer and their contractor about the k-rail locations.  It appears it may not be proper to place the concrete barriers on the dirt behind the paved areas.  We are working to obtain costs to complete remove some portions of the k-rails and store them until the project continues.  In the meantime, we are working to determine the requirements for the transition points from no k-rail to k-rail to ensure it is properly secured.

 

Thanks,

Derek

 

DPW-PDCI

department of public Works

From: Gade, Derek [mailto:Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:30 PM

Subject: RE: Site meeting today at Jamacha Blvd

 

Mr. Reynolds-

 

The next step in verifying the structural stability of the waterline pipe's is happening this week.  They are initiating destructive testing on a select group of pipes on Wed.  We will then get word shortly after about the potential to go forward with the work with the pipes on hand.

 

The traffic study has been reviewed a 2nd time and County comments have been provided.  Three alternatives have been reviewed for the new traffic circulation that includes requirements for new roads to be built or improved.  There were approximate 8 major comments we had. A third submittal is necessary to narrow down the final option.  I'm continuing to track it and work to obtain a final approval.  Due to the potential for litigation and the need to pursue additional monies through the bonding company it is difficult to put a timeline to it.  At our last major meeting, we seriously talked about our next steps and I see potentials for the negotiations to start soon again once we have a more definitive study and associated costs for the final option.  We are working in the right direction and the information is being shared amongst a number of DPW Sections and with the DPW Assistant Director.

 

 

Thanks,
Derek R. Gade, P.E.
Public Works Manager
Private Development Construction Inspection
County of San Diego
(858) 514-4673
derek.gade@sdcounty.ca.gov
5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite D M.S O-336
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-2354 fax

www.sdcounty.ca.gov

department of public Works

On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Gade, Derek <Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov> wrote:

 

We had our meeting internally to go over a tentative plan to make some more room on Jamacha Blvd for bicyclists.  Some more questions came up and we are working on finalizing some layouts that we should be able to share shortly.  Then, I will need to share this with the developer and see if we can get a contractor to perform this work shortly.  I hope to have some confirmation this week or early next.  Please keep in mind Monday is a County holiday.  I should have some word by Wed., Feb. 18th.

 

Thanks,

Derek

 

DPW-PDCI

Department of Public Works

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Gade, Derek

wrote:

 The meeting was scheduled today for an update from the Traffic Engr,

 Bill Darnell.  He mistakenly put it on his schedule for tomorrow

 instead and missed the meeting today.  We reset the meeting for

 tomorrow in the afternoon.  I should have more answers later this week.

 

 

 Thanks,

 Derek

 

 DPW - PDCI

department of public Works

From: Gade, Derek [mailto:Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov]
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:52 AM

Subject: RE: Jamacha Boulevard Widening

 

Due to some substantial issues that are pending namely funding and legal issues, there is no set schedule at this time.  We continue to work with the developer, the bonding company, Otay Water District, and the community to move this project forward.  We understand the communities frustration with the lack of progress.  We have laid out a plan to work to move the project forward.  Many of the steps will take time to complete and build off each other.  We anticipate approval from the Otay Water District on use of the existing pipe in the field and the completion of the traffic study as the next major steps. I hope to get more answers next week from Otay Water District and anticipate seeing the traffic study by the beginning of Dec.

Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.

 

Thanks,

Derek R. Gade, P.E.

Public Works Manager

Private Development Construction Inspection

County of San Diego

(858) 514-4673

derek.gade@sdcounty.ca.gov

5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite D M.S O-336

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 694-2354 fax

www.sdcounty.ca.gov

department of public Works

From: Gade, Derek

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 8:24 AM

Subject: RE: Jamacha Boulevard Widening

To: ------------

------------

We had a productive meeting with the Traffic Engineer, Mr. Darnell, who is preparing the revised traffic study.  Due to the number of additional roads and intersections that are shown on the original approved plan, Mr. Darnell had some questions on how to deal with which ones are truly required for circulation.  The County's Traffic Engineer, Bob Goralka, provided guidance to him on what to consider as part of his analysis.  We now expect to see a draft report from Mr. Darnell by the first week of Dec.

Thanks,

Derek

DPW - PDCI

department of Public Works

 On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 6:19 AM, Gade, Derek

 

 wrote: 

 -------------

 I have been conversing with the consulting Traffic Engineer about the study.  It is not done yet.  I have asked for a revised schedule.  He had to receive to receive some traffic modeling information from SANDAG and he just received it.  I hope to have the revised schedule  date by early next week.  We are also eagerly awaiting the results of

 this report!

  By the way Gosnell, developer, is still working with Otay to get approval to move forward with the waterline improvements.  Once Otay provides approval to move forward, a contractor is ready to move forward with the remaining water improvements along the section with the krail.

 Have a nice weekend.

 

 Thanks,

 Derek

  DPW - PDCI

department of Public Works

 On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 2:23 PM, Gade, Derek

 

 wrote:

 

 Pointe Communities have executed the agreement with the traffic

 engineer to perform the study. It should be completed mid to late

 Oct.

 

 Thanks,

 Derek

 

 DPW - PDCI

department of Public Works

 On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 2:01 PM, Gade, Derek

 Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov

 wrote:

  I'm on it.  You can see Ric's response below as a follow to mine.

  I hope

 to

  hear the status any day now.  I will pass on once I get it.

  Please feel

 free

  to check back in with me by Friday if you have not heard from me.

 

 

  Thanks,

  Derek

 

  DPW - PDCI

department of Public Works

    On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Gade, Derek

  Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov wrote:

------------

 

  County approved the scope and etc.  As a result, Ric Williams

  from Pointe Communities has issued the contract to Mr. Darnell,

  Traffic Engineer, to start work.  Ric is awaiting his

  acknowledgement and a start date.

 Thanks,

  Derek

 

  DPW - PDCI

Ric Williams

  From: Ric Williams [mailto:ricwms@pointeinternational.com]

  Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:26 AM

  To: Gade, Derek

  Subject: RE: TM 4828-1 Jamacha Blvd revised Traffic Study

 

  Derek

  I have a message in for him today.  I signed and sent the contract

  to him

 on

  Friday with your proposed modifications handwritten in.  He hasn't

 confirmed

  his acceptance of those changes; I don't believe they would pose a

  problem.

  Thanks,

  Ric

 

  Ric Williams

  Pointe & Gosnell Builders

  3130 Bonita Road, Suite 200

  Chula Vista, California 91910

  ricwms@pointeinternational.com

  (619) 691-1800

  (206) 339-7125 (FAX)

Mr. Derek Gade

On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Gade, Derek

  Derek.Gade@sdcounty.ca.gov wrote:

  Traffic Study's revised comments were submitted today for County

  review.

  Estimate time to complete study is 14 weeks from approval.

  County will review revised comments and respond to developer

  shortly.

 

 

  Thanks,

  Derek

 

  DPW - PDCI

From Mr. Pat Donnelly

On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 1:18 PM, pdonnelly@pointesandiego.com

  wrote:

  I am a project manager for Gosnell Builders and one of my

  Responsibilities is the subject project.  I have been working with Derek Gade and others in the San Diego County Department of Public Works to improve the biking conditions along the portion of Jamacha northeast bound lane bordered by K-rail and/or find an alternative detour routing.

I explored several alternative routes between the intersection of Grand Avenue/Jamacha and Spring Glen Lane/Jsmscha.  All routes were determined to be "unreasonable" because of use of private streets and/or very steep grades.

I have also looked at the possibility of moving the K-rail

  Along Jamacha 3 to 4 feet back from the travel lane.  This is feasible in some areas but not others because of buried and damaged pavement.  This would result in cyclists popping in and out of the travel lane.  It seems to me that this might be risky to the cyclists.

If you have any other ideas on this issue, please feel free to call or e-mail me.  My direct telephone number is 619-591-1720.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Pat Donnelly