FRIDAY LETTER
New Trail Signs in MTNP
Ten new trail signs have been installed at strategic trail junctions within the Mission Trail Nature Preserve. The new signs are a significant improvement over the old, faded or missing signs. In conjunction with the Preserve’s trail map brochure and entry signs, the new signs will help visitors identify the trail they are on and when they are connecting to a different trail.
PG&E Gas Pipeline Paving Update
At long last, the new 6-inch PG&E gas pipeline installation, along 0.9 miles of City streets in the northern portion of the City, is coming to an end. This week, the east half of the pipeline alignment was paved, including along Camino Del Monte, San Carlos Street, and Fourth Avenue west to Lincoln Street. Preliminary paving is also underway on the westerly half of the project, primarily along Fourth Avenue. This asphalt paving is mitigation for the physical damage that the gas pipeline construction caused the community, and was a requirement of the special Conditions of Approval for PG&E’s Encroachment Permit. The total cost to pave the entire pipeline route is estimated to be nearly $2 million.
Several calls were received by alert citizens wondering why crews are jack hammering through brand new pavement just days after it was paved. We get it - more disruption and loud noises, as if it will never end. Utility trucks, compressors, and jackhammers are needed to punch holes in the new asphalt so that metal utility valve cans, which were paved over, are raised up to the finished pavement surface. Valve cans provide access to water and gas pipelines under the road. Concrete rings are then poured around these valve cans (see photo). Following this “raising iron” operation, new thermoplastic striping and pavement markings will be installed, and berms along the edges of the roadways will be repaired.
Carmel Public Library Foundation Event
Notice to all City Employees and Visitors
Next week, our annual fire alarm system inspections will be conducted at City Hall, Harrison Memorial Library, Park Branch Library, Public Works/Police buildings, Vista Lobos, and other city facilities. Annual inspections includefunctional testing of fire alarm control panels, power supplies, alarm-initiating devices, audible and visual notification appliances, emergency two-way communication systems, remote system annunciators, HVAC and damper control relays, door releasing relays, and other items. The test results will be documented, and any shortcomings will be promptly repaired.
Happening at Sunset Center and Forest Theater
- Tonight, Friday, April 26 at 8PM Sunset Presents FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, this musical revisits the best scenes from the show’s ten years and recreates the moments through an uncensored, fast-paced, music-filled romp! Tickets available by clicking here.
- On Saturday, April 27 at 8PM Sunset Presents in Studio 105 Ann Hampton Callaway and her show Diva Power. The Tony-nominated Broadway star’s singing style beautifully blends jazz and traditional pop. Ann is also known for writing/singing the theme song to the hit TV series The Nanny! Tickets available by clicking here.
- This Sunday, April 28, the Carmel Youth Center will host The Event at Sunset Center with 12 wine & spirit vendors, 20+ local restaurants, and live music from M. Callahan, Razzvio, Ace De LA Verne, and more. Visit www.carmelyouth.org for more information.
- Next week the prestigious EG Conference returns to Sunset Center from May 2-4. The people who attend EG are among the most industrious and iconoclastic talents of our time. Visit https://egconf.com for more information.
- And just announced! Sunset Presents KC and the Sunshine Band on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8PM. All ticket holders are invited to come early for a free, Indoor/Outdoor Lobby Disco Dance Party at 6:30PM. Come in your favorite 70's era gear to be eligible for our best dressed awards with fabulous prizes and other fun surprises! Dust off your boogie shoes and join us for a night of feel good fun!
- Please note, the Sunset Center Box Office will be closed for in-person sales Wednesday, May 1 through Saturday May 4. During this time, you may reach the Box Office by phone during regular business hours by calling 831.620.2048. Tickets are available for purchase online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by going to our website, www.sunsetcenter.org.
A hearty 'thank you' to all of the volunteers and volunteer groups who keep Village beautiful. We don't thank you often enough, but please know that we are grateful for your service.
And congratulations to Mary Schley for receiving the President's Award from the American Culinary Institute. The awards gala will be held on May 19, 2019 at the Intercontinental Clement on Cannery Row.
The Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, please be patient and expect some traffic delays when leaving the Village. Our visitors for this event are generally very respectful before the event, and too tired to create issues after the event. Nevertheless we welcome all entrants.
Take good care.
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