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Council directs competitive bids for Marquitas slope interim repairs after debate over emergency contract
Summary
Following months of concern over slope movement above a city pump station, the San Clemente City Council on June 3 directed staff to put the Marquitas Slope Interim Reconstruction project out for competitive bid with an expedited timeline and to coordinate with the Coastal Commission.
The San Clemente City Council voted unanimously June 3 to direct staff to solicit competitive bids, on an expedited schedule, for interim reconstruction work at the Marquitas slope that threatens a city sewer pump station.
The project seeks to install structural supports — including caissons and tiebacks — to shore up the slope above the pump station and prevent further lateral movement that could damage the facility. Staff described a history of temporary measures and prior emergency permits; engineering reports presented to council said the existing temporary retaining wall has reached its capacity and additional movement in a heavy rainy season could damage the pump station.
Council debate focused on procurement approach and schedule. Public works staff and the city manager recommended an emergency contract to get work underway quickly, citing the need…
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