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PG&E Gas Line Update
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Last Monday, representatives from PG&E were back before the City Council, this time to talk about how they're enhancing the safety of the natural gas system, the various inspection processes they conduct on their natural gas transmission lines, and their customer outreach efforts. Click here to view the Powerpoint presentation that was presented. You may have heard that a portion of line that runs through South San Francisco had hydrostatic testing performed on it earlier in the week. Hydrostatic testing involves pressurizing the section of the pipe with water to a much higher level than the pipe will ever operate with natural gas. This verifies the capabiliy of a pipeline to safely operate and can also reveal weaknesses that could lead to defects and leaks. No service disruption occur when the testing is taking place. The representatives from PG&E also talked about the two lines that are located in Brisbane, Line 101 runs along Bayshore Blvd. and Line 132 runs through San Bruno Mtn. State Park, crosses West Hill Place, and north to Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. Line 132 is scheduled to be tested later this year. When that time comes, we'll let you know through the website and City publications. If you have any questions before then, please contact the newly-created PG&E Customer Care Gas Specialist Line, 1-888-743-7431 or visit www.pge.com/gassystem.
Upcoming Projects
Printer-friendly versionNow that school's out and the weather's cooperating, there's not a better time than now to the execute Public Works projects which previously were in the planning design stages. One of them is the BES Restroom installation at the corner of the BES field. In the next couple weeks or so, a contractor will be conducting initial site work and grading before the actual facility (which is being assembled off-site) will be dropped in place (literally) and hooked up. This will bring an end to the porta-potties that the City has been paying rent for all this time. The project is being funded entirely from Dedicated Park In-Lieu Funds, so the City isn't paying a dime.
Another project that we've mentioned to you in recent weeks was the Lipman Slide Repair project. Right now, if you go by that field, you'll see very skilled welders working on the beams that will be part of the retaining wall that's being installed on the hillside. Please exercise caution when playing on the other side of the field, and stay behind the orange construction fencing.
Lastly, Public Works Dept. staff will be meeting with contractors on Monday to set a date for when construction will begin on the Bayshore Bikeway Project, Phase 2. Phase 1 allowed for a bike lane to be installed on Bayshore from the City's southern limits to Valley Dr. Phase 2 will extend the bike lane from Valley Dr. to the City's northern limits. More details on this project and when construction of the bike lane will begin to come. The City and its biking enthusiasts are excited for this project, which is also being paid for through state and federal funds.
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Printer-friendly versionMany graduates have already been congratulated this year on a job well done, but today, the Preschoolers got their turn. Thirteen of them will be starting Kindergarten next year, and they could not be better prepared. Teacher Diana, along with her helpers Marcela and Linda, put on another fabulous graduation ceremony, complete with performances from the "moving up" kids (in yellow crowns), and of course, the graduates themselves. They couldn't wait to get their diplomas and take a picture with their teacher. A Hawaiian-themed celebration ensued in the modular building where the Preschoolers have class, with all the goodies prepared and provided by the parents. Congratulations, Graduates! You did it!
June 2011 Citynews
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Community Forum
Printer-friendly versionIf you missed Tuesday evening's Community Forum, you can catch the entire taping of it here (actual meeting starts at 4 minutes, 45 seconds). Bob Dettmer and Ken Walker of the Brisbane School District, along with Clarke Conway and Cliff Lentz of the Brisbane City Council serve on the 2 x 2 Committee, with the goal to reach out to more members in the community and hear their concerns about the School District. President of the School Board, Ken Walker, gave an overview of the District, their teaching methodology, and parental involvement in regards to fundraising and the role of BEST/PTO.
Superintendent Toni Presta went over the District's budget outlook and spoke on the need to look "outside the box", for instance, the consolidation of neighboring school districts. The rest of the meeting was dedicated to hearing from those in the audience, where youth and adults got involved. Another 2 x 2 Committee meeting will take place after the results from the phone survey come back. Details of that meeting will be made known on the City's website and publications when they become known.
