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Home My WebLink About04.e. Receive update on Recreational Vehicle (RV) Dumping Station, DP 7375 Page 1 of 6 Item 4.e. CENTRAL SAN January 19, 2021 TO: ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE FROM: HEATHER RAMAMURTHY, MANAGEMENT ANALYST THOMAS BRIGHTBILL, SENIOR ENGINEER REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER EDGAR J. LOPEZ, CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION MANAGER JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: RECEIVE UPDATE ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) DUMPING STATION, DISTRICT PROJECT 7375 Staff will present a history and update of the RV Dumping Station project, including results of the Pipeline survey. Strategic Plan Tie-In GOAL ONE: Customer and Community Strategy 1—Deliver high-quality customer service, Strategy 2—Maintain a positive reputation GOAL TWO: Environmental Stewardship Strategy 1—Achieve 100% compliance in all regulations GOAL SEVEN:Agility andAdaptability Strategy 1—Maintain a safe working environment for employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic ATTACHMENTS: 1. Presentation January 19, 2021 EOPS Regular Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 59 of 66 Page 2 of 6 p � I RV DUMPING STATION, DISTRICT PROJECT 7375 I� STATUS UPDATE _ - January 19, 2021 - Engineering and Operations Committee _ Danea Gemmell, P.E. Planning and Development Services Division Manager b Edgar J. Lopez, P.E. Capital Projects Division Manager ` I PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT The RV dumping station addresses our values • Leadership:Provide a safe and healthful < environment • Community:Foster excellent community relationships "!don't actually have an RV,butmy neighbordoes. ltsounds like he empties his RV wastewater into the storm sewer function box at the corner of his property near mine.So,while l personally wouldn't use the wastewater station,!'d be happy if it was _ easier far him to dispose of it in a wastewater, instead of a stormwater,system.Thanks!" �\ Survey respondentCENTRALSAN I- 1 January 19, 2021 EOPS Regular Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 60 of 66 Page 3 of 6 OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS • A dumping station would prevent illegal dumping, which pollutes waterways and poses public health hazards, such as hepatitis A and typhus. • People are buying RVs to isolate during the pandemic and will continue using them after the pandemic. • RVs serve as emergency housing during wildfire season, earthquakes, and power outages. Ldw using shortage has led more people to use RVs for low-cost elling as housing costs continue to climb in the Bay Area. 3 EXAMPLE: VALLEJO FLOOD AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT'S RV DUMP SERVICES • Program started in the 1990's to address illegal storm drain dumping. • Service is free to anyone. No ID or address checks. • Average 5 - 10 customers a day. • Dump location is the same as waste , haulers, within their treatment plant —_ T fencing. • Open Mon - Fri 8:00 am -4:00 pm. • Users must buzz in at the gate to be permitted entrance. d,,;e � 4 2 January 19, 2021 EOPS Regular Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 61 of 66 Page 4 of 6 FALL 2020 PIPELINE SURVEY RESULTS Is this something you and your family F.11�111 �111111 Would use? Alamo 7 Clyde 1 • Yes - 131 Concord 5 - No - 5 Danville 4 Lafayette 11 Martinez 23 IF WE BUILD IT,WILL YOU COME? Moraga 7 J,,,,,, Orinda 2 K': l�•riry. - nairyl, Pacheco 5 . i rul riiiiik fill k'r-i-i.ri..JH7•al•f>wi.n Pleasant Hill 22 i'le^h`iluyuviLf Pnr iL• Lw San Ramon 6 i iiJsN uf.J�Jn�na•in ilx• lsthisr wthingyovandyvurtamily'%wuldusc' Walnut Creek 38 l nus know by visiting:cmtnlsan.org n• Unincorporated County 4 Other(Oregon) 1 CENTRALSAN PIPELINE SURVEY RESPONSES "Yes, please build it and we will come." "We as well as many others consider our RVs to be an emergency refuge in case of fire, power outage or earthquake." "Especially with the pandemic, it is a public health issue." "I live in Rossmoor. They eliminated the RV dump here." "We know people who live in RVs." "My wife and I are on a limited income. We spend three gallons of gas to drive up to Vallejo after a trip." "We also have folks that visit us periodically." 6 3 January 19, 2021 EOPS Regular Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 62 of 66 Page 5 of 6 RV DUMP STATION PLAN UNDER DESIGN AS PART OF THE SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT d-Ol1AIP STATION W17H NEW EXIT URITv CAG.IERA -.- +:ta NEW ENTRANCE - CENTRAL SAN DESIGN CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTS • Suitability of Property for Intended Use: • Synergistic use of land for Contractor staging area • Nearby Connecting Utilities within Treatment Plant: • Waterline and electrical power • Sewer with sufficient capacity • Recycled water facilities to clean sewer • Ingress/Egress: • Convenient public access close to freeway • Trailer length space available • Security Considerations: • Lighting, camera, and intercom to be installed for security and customer service • New guard facility will be built nearby in sight of the RV station • Construction Considerations: • Grade and facilitate traffic flow with curbs, gates, and road finish • Going to bid in February 2021 as an additive bid item as part of the Contractor Staging Improvements Project. Item will be presented for consideration • Engineer's estimate is approximately$75,000 - s CENTRAL SAN 4 January 19, 2021 EOPS Regular Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 63 of 66 Page 6 of 6 BOARD INPUT IS REQUESTED ON POTENTIAL FEES Should Central San charge user fees, within or outside the service area, or should this service be offered at no cost to start? 9 CENTRALSAN QUESTIONS CENTRALSAN � o 5 January 19, 2021 EOPS Regular Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 64 of 66