RECOMMENDED ACTION
TITLE
POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Calendar Year 2024 Pier Crane Inspection Report
1. Receive and file staff report; and
2. Provide further direction to City staff.
By State law, the Point Arena Pier Crane/Hoist must adhere to the following inspection schedule:
Routine inspection: Pier staff shall visually inspect the crane and hoist on each day of use for defects in functional operating components. A more detailed in-house inspection shall be completed on a quarterly basis.
Mandatory Annual Comprehensive Inspection and Certification: An annual, comprehensive inspection and certification shall be completed by an Inspector certified by CalOSHA.
Quadrennial Load Test: Overhead cranes with a capacity of more than three tons must be Proof Load tested every four years by a Cal/OSHA certified crane inspector. A Proof Load Test is performed by applying force to the equipment for a specific amount of time, typically 1.1 to 1.5 times the load it is designed to carry. The Point Arena crane/hoist is designed to carry up to 6 tons.
Point Arena’s most recent inspections are as follows:
• Annual Comprehensive Inspection and Certification: May 3, 2021, Certification Approved • Quadrennial Load Test: March 6, 2023 – Certification Approved - Attachment I • Annual Comprehensive Inspection and Certification: September 6, 2024, Certification Denied – Attachment II
All three certifications were performed by Allied Crane. The most recent failed certification is not surprising, given the hoist failure in August 2023 even though the Certification was granted five months prior. It is expected that Allied Crane would be more thorough given the results of the last certification. Allied has identified seven (7) deficiencies that must be corrected before Certification can be granted.
The current Hoist, which only has a recommended operational life of 10 years, is almost 15 years old, so it is prudent that the Hoist be replaced. Allied Crane submitted a quote to completely replace the Hoist mechanism at a cost of $62,400 which has not been budgeted in FY 2024/25,
ANALYSIS
AGENDA ITEM: VIII A
MEETING DATE: 09/24/2024
ATTACHMENTS
CITY MANAGER SIGNATURE
FISCAL IMPACT
but can be through a budget amendment. Marie Jones, Point Arena’s Planning consultant and the Point Arena Stewards are seeking grant funds to cover the cost of the Hoist replacement.
A serious concern is that the lead time necessary before actual hoist replacement can begin is 26 weeks, which is the time required by the manufacturer to deliver the new Hoist. This means that boat launching would be shut down for over six months. Staff have solicited a quote from HECO Pacific Manufacturing, which we have not received yet, but have been told HECO has the same 26-week lead time. Staff believe that is an unacceptable time frame for both the City Council, the fishing community, and the City residents and are exploring other options to bring the hoist back online as quickly as possible.
Peter Bogdahn, former Pier employee, has been working with the City Manager to develop an alternate strategy. Bogdahn’s plan of action is to repair the 7 items on the current Inspection Report listed as “Must Repair Prior to Certification”. He has moved forward rapidly and proficiently on these issues and has made substantial headway on a number of them. Bogdahn will be at the Council meeting on September 24th to give the most up-to-date report on the status of the items to be repaired. If these 7 items can be repaired, then the Hoist will need to be reinspected for certification by either Allied Crane or another certified Inspector. If the Hoist is certified, the recommended plan would be to put the repaired Hoist back into operation for 6-7 months until the new Hoist can be delivered by the manufacturer and replaced. If this becomes a workable solutionrepairs are completed and the crane/hoist is certified- the City will immediately retain a firm to begin the process of replacing the hoist.
Given the events of the past year regarding the Pier hoist, it is clear that the City must take steps to ensure the operations at the pier remain safe. This means all inspections, including routine, mandatory annual, and quadrennial inspections, be completed within the legal timeframes.
Additionally, Pier staff needs to meet all requirements to operate the crane, including licensing.
Staff will evaluate the cost of meeting all of these legal requirements and return to City Council with a short- and long- term funding plan for these required tasks.
At this time, labor and the cost of parts for the hoist repairs are estimated to total $5,000. However, that cost may change as we move through the repairs. Additionally, hoist replacement will cost at least $62,400.
Attachment I: Quadrennial Load Test: March 6, 2023
Attachment II: Annual Comprehensive Inspection: September 6, 2024 Peggy Ducey, Interim City Manager
Quadrennial
Prepared for City of Point Arena
Attachment I
Annual
Prepared for City of Point Arena
Attachment II
Allied Crane
855 North Parkside Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-9200
City of Point Arena
City of Point Arena
Completed By: Arnold Akzam FolderID: 47759
FormID: 21545788
Summarized Crane Review
Cal Osha - Annual/Quad Load Test Form - City of
Point Arena Overhead Crane: N/A - 100004 - DOCK CRANE 1.0 Preventative Maintenance & Inspection Report - City
of Point Arena Overhead Crane: N/A - 100004 - DOCK CRANE 2.0 Technician Signature
David Strickland
Customer Signature
John Biglow
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Allied Crane
855 North Parkside Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-9200
Overhead Crane
Completed by: Dave Strickland on 09/06/2024
Location: City of Point Arena
810 Port Rd
Point Arena, CA 95468
Crane Serial
Number:
N/A
Bar Code / Tag
ID:
100004
Status: In Service
Owner ID: DOCK CRANE
Crane OEM: YALE
Crane Model No: A1044896 / 20508
Type: Jib Crane
Capacity: 6 TON
Power: 230V-3Ph-60Hz
Hoist Configuration: Main
Lifting Medium: Wire Rope
Control Type: Pendant
Hoist OEM 1: YALE CABLE KING
Hoist Serial Number 1: CK10D21K54
Hoist PN# 1: DEW7-1/2-43RT19S4
Hoist Capacity 1: 6 TON
Min. Equipment Required: 19' SCISSOR LIFT Customer Has
Forklift Basket
Preventative Maintenance & Inspection Report
City of Point Arena
FolderID: 47759
FormID: 21545789
Priorities Found: 7 - High 8 - Medium 6 - Low 20 - Good Historical Records
1. Signature Customer
2. Signature Technician David Strickland
3. Customer Email
4. Equipment Used (Vendor) 19 scissor united
5. Termination Number:
6. Inspection Records
7. Preventive Maintenance
8. Modification
9. Quadrennial Load Test
Jib
10. Support Structure / Foundation Pass
11. Drive Monitor
Drive gears showing wear will monitor
12. Brake Pass
13. Stops Monitor
End stop festoon support angles both sides corroding pretty thin
14. Capacity Markings Pass
15. Clearances Pass
16. Miscellaneous Recommended Repair P16
Bonnet roller wheel on panel side frozen does not move recommend repair Pendant Controls
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17. Pendant Functions Identified Pass
18. Pendant Strain Relief Pass
19. Pendant Housing Pass
20. Pendant Cable Condition Pass
21. Emergency Stop Functional Pass
Electrical Equipment
22. Runway Disconnect & Proper Labeling Pass
23. Collectors/Conductor System
24. Festoon System Pass
25. Resistors
26. Conductor Guards
27. Tag Line System Pass
28. Cord Reel
29. Miscellaneous
Trolley(s)
30. Rail Sweeps/Rail Condition
31. Drive Motors Pass
32. Brakes
33. Drive Shaft/Couplings
34. Conductors
35. Bumpers
36. Bumpers Between Trolleys
37. Guards - Covers Pass
38. Sprockets - Gears Recommended Repair
Trolly drive gears worn recommend replacement
39. Gearbox/Oil Levels Monitor
One trolly drive gear box oil level low water side north
40. Lubrication Monitor
41. Limit Switches
42. Guide Rollers Must Repair Prior to
Certification
Idler wheel guide rollers worn and full of play
43. Trolley Controls Pass
44. Wheels Recommended Repair
Wheels should be replaced at time of drive gear wheels
45. Miscellaneous Recommended Repair P45
Structure on trolley severely rusted can't give a thorough structural inspection for cracks should be sand blasted and repainted
Hoist - Main
46. Holding Brake Recommended Repair P46
Brake housing bolts miss matched one won't come loose afraid it might break can't give brake discs a thorough inspection
47. Control Brake
48. Sheave(s) Pass
49. Equalizer Sheave
50. Hoist Motor Pass
51. Gear Box/Oil Levels Recommended Repair P51
Recommend changing oil in hoist gear box pretty dirty might have water in gearbox also the top breather is pretty worn out
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52. Couplers
53. Lower Limit Switch Monitor
Hook hits water level with 5 wraps still
54. Primary Upper Limit Switch Monitor
Geared upper/lower limit not working
55. Secondary Upper Limit Switch Pass
56. Drum Grooves Recommended Repair
Drum grooves worn to a sharpness in spots recommend repair
57. Minimum Two Wraps Pass
58. Main Hoist Controls Pass
59. Magnet Operation
60. Below The Hook Device
61. Load Limiter
62. Miscellaneous Must Repair Prior to
Certification
Using the hoist in this condition is not recommended and it should be pulled from service until all repairs are done Wire Rope
63. Main-Wire Rope (Lubrication, wear, broken strands, reeving). Must Repair Prior to Certification
Rope gummed up with lots of build up Lube making a thorough inspection hard Load Blocks & Hooks
64. Hook Must Repair Prior to
Certification
Hook mounting hole worn out hook moves side to side front and back,
65. Hook Latch Must Repair Prior to
Certification
Hook latch comes out and past stop recommend repair
66. Hook Body & Guards Must Repair Prior to
Certification
Body of block severely rusted prevents inspection of structural defects
67. Capacity Markings Recommended Repair
Can't see capacity markings
68. Sheaves Must Repair Prior to
Certification
Sheave bearings worn need to be replaced recommend replacing whole sheave Hoist Service Life Monitoring Device
69. Service Monitoring Device Type
70. Completion Date 09/06/2024
Misc.
71. Load Test Type
72. O&M Manuals
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P16.1 P16.2 P45.3 P45.4
P45.5 P46.6 P46.7 P51.8
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