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Council hears updates on Meads Crossing acceptance, sewer inflow mitigation; Riffles Lane storm drain contract pending legal review
Summary
City staff reported progress on multiple infrastructure projects, said Meads Crossing punch-list items are nearly complete so the city can start a two-year maintenance period, described developer measures that reduced sewer inflow, and noted the Riffles Lane storm drain contract remains under special-counsel review.
City staff updated the Marin City Council at its June 4 workshop on several public-works and legal items: Meads Crossing infrastructure acceptance is pending final confirmation of punch-list work, the developer's corrective measures have reduced storm-related sewer inflow, and the Riffles Lane storm drain contract remains unexecuted pending special-counsel review.
On Meads Crossing, staff reported inspections and back-and-forth repairs have left roughly five outstanding punch-list items, which staff indicated are now complete or nearly complete. Once public works confirms corrections, the city will accept the infrastructure and require the developer to post a two-year maintenance bond to cover workmanship defects during the maintenance period.
Staff also described actions the developer took to mitigate high inflow at a local pumping station during storm events, including installing watertight manhole covers/liners on manholes that had been located in flow channels. Jim said those changes "greatly reduced the flows," and DPW is accepting the post-repair figures as an acceptable level. Staff said further investigation inside private property would be needed to rule out illicit private connections, but the city has not taken that step.
The Riffles Lane storm drain contract remains pending because staff wants a legal review before execution. The city is arranging limited-term special-counsel services from attorney Gullo to cover review needs while the city is between city attorneys; staff said Gullo has agreed to provide services with some limitations and pricing variables and will be available through roughly September.
Staff also noted progress on other capital projects: the FY'724 sewer rehab grading permit has closed and staff await final contractor invoices, and Westview Drive water-line construction had completed a second phase and passed pressure testing.
Why this matters: Final acceptance, maintenance bonds, and legally reviewed contracts determine whether the city assumes long-term responsibility for infrastructure and how short-term construction issues are managed. Measures to reduce sewer inflow affect pumping-station performance and operating costs.
Next steps: Staff will confirm completion of remaining punch-list items, start the Meads Crossing two-year maintenance period once accepted, finalize legal review of the Riffles Lane contract before execution, and close out FY'724 sewer rehab when final invoices arrive.
