1.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
A. Project Experience. Have a minimum of five (5) years experience installing three (3) different projects of this size including subterranean drip systems of similar scope. Provide project references.
B. Project Completion. Successful completion of a minimum of three (3) commercial irrigation projects of this size, from beginning to end (not including projects that may not have been originally bid upon from the project beginning). Must have good reputation for quality of work and the ability to stay on schedule.
C. Company Specialization. Professional contractor must have at a minimum, a C-27 license, is a Certified Irrigation Contractor (by the Irrigation Association) or equivalent certified Contractor with CLCA (California Landscape Contractors Association), specializing in commercial irrigation system installation and maintenance. A review of a current copy of each bidder’s license is required.
D. Credit Rating. Business has a good credit standing with irrigation distributors, manufacturers and other creditors that the business relies upon to perform.
E. Contractor shall be able to secure bonding.
F. Contractor shall be able to obtain and carry appropriate insurance policies.
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G. Installation Expertise. It is required for the Contractor’s performance that installers are experts in the operations they are engaged to perform.
H. Contractors shall provide evidence of valid training, certifications, safety training, and continuing education of employees by industry leading trade groups such as the IA and CLCA.
I. Company crew size and equipment shall be sufficient to accomplish the installation on schedule, and maintain the landscape according to maintenance specifications. The contractor shall own or have access to all of the equipment necessary to properly install the irrigation system.
J. Designation of site project leader or foreman shall not change for the duration of the installation.
K. Site project leader or foreman must be able to fluently speak English and understand English.
L. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. All contractors are required to participate in a Pre-Bid Meeting with the Landscape Architect and Owner’s Representative to discuss project scope, expectations, and timetables.
M. Bid Submittal. Must examine the bid to ensure it fully complies with all requirements of the construction documents. Bids not following the construction documents may be subject to rejection.
N. Water Management. The contractor must be sensitive to the realities of limited water supplies in this region, and that it is in an Emergency Drought Response stage. Contractor shall provide along with his bid, a signed acknowledgement in writing that the State’s landscape ordinance is in effect and will be adhered to at all times by his employees during installation and maintenance. Contractor shall provide a hard copy of the ordinance at the project site, and shall make it readily available to all his employees. Contractor and his employees shall know how to properly manage water that will provide the landscape with the health and appearance desired by the Owner, while minimizing the use of water.
1.5 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Section 329000 for “Landscape Planting”
1.6 REFERENCES
The latest editions of standards and specifications published by the following organizations, and referenced herein, apply to the work only to the extent specified by the reference.
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
C. United States General Services Administration (Federal Specification) D. Local Jurisdiction/s, Water Agency, State Agency, Local Health Department Regulations
1.7 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit a complete list of all irrigation equipment to be used and to be handed over to the owner, manufacturer's brochures, maintenance manuals, warrantees and operating instructions, within ten (10) calendar days of notice to proceed. Provide a product submittal with index page clearly identifying the product name, manufacturer/model number, any options, and the page number where the product cut sheet is located in the submittal package. Clearly indicate product by circling, highlighting, etc. on cut sheet.
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1. If substitution of irrigation equipment from that which is specified on plans is proposed, Contractor shall provide in writing to the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative the proposed substitution for approval prior to any installation. Substitution shall be equal or better. Approval by Landscape Architect of any items, alternate or substitute indicates only that the product or products apparently meet the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications on the basis of the information or samples submitted. The Owner has the final decision on this matter.
B. Provide a copy of project as-builts and controller charts. Refer also to following section on details of submittal.
C. Provide a copy of major equipment maintenance and operation manuals.
D. Refer to extra irrigation equipment list indicated for irrigation materials to be provided to Owner prior to project turnover.
1.8 GUARANTEE
Furnish a guarantee in accordance with the General Provisions and Special Conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance, at the conclusion of the maintenance period by the Contractor. The entire system shall be guaranteed against defective equipment, materials and workmanship. Repairs shall be made by the Contractor in a timely fashion at no expense to Owner. The guarantee shall include provisions for non-settling of the backfill in trenches and excavations which, if occur, shall be corrected, including repairs and/or replacement of any material damaged thereby or there from, to the complete satisfaction of, and at no cost to the Owner.
1.9 SITE OBSERVATION VISITS BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
A. In all cases where site observation visits of the irrigation system work are required and/or where portions of the work are specified to be performed under the direction and/or site observation of the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative, the Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative at least three (3) working days in advance of the time such site observations and/or directions are required (unless otherwise indicated).
1. Site observation will be required for the following parts of the work at the sole option of the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative. The Contractor shall request the presence of the Landscape Architect to observe the installation at the following stages of progress:
a. Upon installation and testing of main lines, lateral lines and driplines; when pipes are laid and are to be submitted to pressure tests. Do not cover any lines until they have been checked and approved.
b. Upon installation and testing of service and control systems, including any valves, filter(s), pressure regulator(s), quick couplers, backflow prevention devices, automatic controller(s), weather and rain sensor(s), flow meter(s), and control valves and wires.
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any adjustments prior to any coverage test and shall promptly furnish all materials and perform all work required to correct any inadequacies, without extra cost to the Owner.
d. Substantial completion walkthrough prior to the start of maintenance.
e. Final walkthrough two weeks prior to end of maintenance period.
f. A final site observation visit by the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative and performance test shall be at the same time as the final site observation of the specified landscape maintenance period work.
1.10 TESTING
A. All P.V.C. mains shall be subjected to a pressure test of existing line pressure for a period of four (4) hours and shall be watertight. All shut-off valves to isolate the section of mainline to be tested shall be fully closed prior to testing. All testing shall be in the presence of the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative unless otherwise authorized. Testing will be done in sections as required. Liquid filled test gauges rated to a minimum 200 psi with maximum 5 psi increments shall be used for testing purposes.
B. Test water mains as follows: (1) add water slowly to pipe to avoid water hammer damage, (2) bleed system at pressure gauge location to ensure all air is out of pipes, (3) pressurize system to line pressure for duration specified. Visually inspect for leaks while system is under constant pressure.
C. All lateral lines and driplines shall be visually observed for leaks under line pressure, prior to burial of lines. All piping sections in excess of 20 ft length occurring under pavement shall be reviewed for leaks prior to making connections to each end.
D. All installed irrigation control wiring shall be visually observed by the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative. Contractor shall be solely responsible for providing and passing a wire conductivity test for all remote control wiring not performed by a manufacturer’s field technician. Testing shall be repeated as required until facilities tested pass inspection and exhibit correct operation.
E. Authorization to proceed with installation shall be received prior to backfilling any trench. Do not cover any lines, sleeves, conduits, conductors, or fittings until they have been reviewed, and authorization to proceed is given by the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative.
1.11 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Following construction, prior to the start of maintenance period, and prior to final acceptance of work, the Contractor shall provide a record set of drawings showing the irrigation system work. Utilize one complete set of irrigation drawing prints used for installing system, for indicating installed equipment. Make daily annotations thereon as project progresses, prior to burial of irrigation facilities. Lettering shall be 1/4" height minimum. Final submitted information shall be on a clean, full size set of bond copy prints for reproduction purposes. All items changed/relocated from original drawings shall be so indicated with the same symbol in the new location, the original symbol erased. All notes/callouts pertaining to the item shall be directed to new location. All work shall be neat, in red ink and subject to the satisfaction of the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative. Once approved by the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative, obtain two (2) reduced print copies of record -137-
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drawings (11” X 17” format), laminate in plastic, and submit to Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative. One (1) copy to go to Plaza owner, one (1) copy to go to Monument Sign Owner's representative.
B. Immediately upon the installation of any pipe or equipment, the Contractor shall indicate on the drawings the locations of said pipe or equipment. All locations of main line, and all conduits and sleeves shall be noted on plans with number, size and depth of cover at each location. Any detours around obstacles shall be noted with description of the obstacle and how the installation detoured, (for example, “shallow bury- 12” cover, or otherwise described for the occurrence).
C. Any changes in type/manufacturer/model number/size of equipment or installations from that shown on Drawings shall be so indicated on the Record Drawings. This includes irrigation legends, irrigation notes, irrigation details and any other information included in the construction of project.
D. All remote control valves shall be numbered by station and corresponding numbers shall be shown on the record drawings.
E. All routing of electrical wire shall be noted starting from the controller to each valve/valve manifold. Note any spare wires on wire runs.
F. All water mains, control wiring, stub-outs, points of connection to water mains, controllers, controller electrical circuit panel with circuit number indicated, pull boxes, wire splice boxes, sleeves, control wire conduit with routing, remote control valves, air/vacuum relief valves, lateral end flush valves, remote control valves and shut-off valves shall be located by measured dimensions, to the nearest one-half foot. Dimensions from two (2) different reference points minimum shall be given from permanent objects such as face of curbs, drain inlets, sidewalks, walls, structures and driveways. Use the nearest, best points of reference for documenting the dimensions for each item. Indicate lateral line routing to system where valve location and/or lateral line different than plans.
G. For the inside surface of the cover of each Automatic Controller, prepare and mount a color- coded chart showing the valves, mainline, and systems serviced by that particular Controller.
All valves shall be numbered to match the operation schedule and the drawings. Only those areas controlled by that Controller shall be shown. This chart shall be the as-built plan, entire or partial, showing building, walks, roads and walls. A photostatic print of this plan, reduced as necessary and legible in all details, shall be made to a size (11” X 17” size) that will fit into the Controller enclosure. This print shall be approved by the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative and shall be hermetically laminated by plastic. This shall then be placed inside the enclosure door, or in an agreed to location given by the owner.
H. Record drawings shall be signed and dated in black ink by the Contractor attesting to and certifying the accuracy of the record drawings. Contractor shall indicate company name, address and phone number on record drawings.
1.12 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. Prepare and deliver to the Landscape Architect of Record within ten (10) calendar days prior to completion of construction, two (2) 3 ring hard cover binders containing the following information:
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2. Catalog and parts sheets on all material and equipment.
3. Equipment warranties and certificates.
4. Guarantee statement.
5. Complete operating and maintenance instruction for all major equipment.
B. In addition to the above mentioned maintenance manuals, provide the Owner‘s maintenance personnel with instructions for maintaining major equipment and show evidence in writing to the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative at the conclusion of the project that this has been rendered.
1.13 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Code requirements shall be those of State and Municipal Codes and Regulations locally governing this work, providing that any requirements of the Drawings and Specifications, not conflicting therewith, but exceeding the Code Requirements, shall govern unless written permission to the contrary is granted by the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative.
B. The Contractor is responsible for understanding the correct installation and operation of all equipment. If installation or operation is in doubt, contact manufacturer’s representative for instruction.
C. Extreme care shall be exercised at all times by the Contractor in excavating and working in the project area due to existing utilities. Contractor shall be fully responsible for expenses incurred in the repair of damages caused by his operation.
D. Care shall be used to avoid severing roots of existing trees. All trenching within 20' of trunk of existing trees to remain shall be done by hand methods, carefully tunneling under roots 2” and larger, and routing pipe to avoid disturbing roots.
E. If discrepancies are encountered between the plans and actual site conditions, or within the plans themselves, the Contractor shall promptly contact the Landscape Architect for direction.
F. For the purpose of clarity, plan locations of sprinklers, drip emitters, driplines, valves, in-line check valves, drip end flush valves, air/vacuum relief valves, splice boxes, existing facilities, pipe lines, sleeves and conduits, etc. are diagrammatic and indicate the spacing and relative locations of all installations. Final locations of installations shall be determined by final site conditions and plantings prior to their installation with the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative present.
G. All lines shall have a minimum horizontal and vertical clearance of 6" from each other and 6” from lines of other trades. Parallel lines shall not be installed directly over one another. Install system so that repairs can be made without disturbing rest of system.
H. Prior to starting any work, Contractor shall obtain a reading of existing available water pressure (no flow condition) at the upstream side of the irrigation backflow preventer and promptly submit written verification of pressure with date and time of recording to the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative. Any differences to stated pressure on plans and readings may cause changes directed by the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative. Failure of Contractor to provide stated information as noted above will cause -139-
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the Contractor to bear full responsibility in cost, installation and equipment changes or additions for any changes necessary for a fully functional irrigation system with acceptable pressure for all site irrigation.
I. Point of connection shall be approximately as shown on drawings. Connect new underground piping and valves and provide all flanges, adapters or other necessary fittings for connection.
J. Permission to shut off any existing in-use water line must be obtained 48 hours in advance, in writing from the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative. The Contractor shall receive instructions from the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative as to the exact length of time of each shut-off.
K. Where occurs, new work will tie into existing facilities. Prior to starting any work, coordinate with the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative the exact tie-in locations and timing.
Verify their exact locations and suitability for this new work. Promptly report to the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative any obstacles to work.
L. Installation during the construction period may occur in stages depending on the site and concurrent construction activity. It is of utmost importance, and Contractor’s responsibility to preserve any water supply line’s service, and to keep interruption to the irrigation water supply to installed landscaped areas to a minimum. Contractor shall be responsible for providing continued watering of the site’s landscape during the entire construction period.
Contractor shall, with the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative’s prior written approval, utilize hose watering off building wall hydrants, highlining mainline, or whatever is deemed necessary to ensure watering is uninterrupted and plantings are maintained in a sustainable condition. Any cause for Contractor not preparing for, and not employing a watering program which results in plant decline or demise shall cause the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative to have the plants replaced by the Contractor at Contractor’s expense. The Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative shall cause Contractor to replace plants during the construction period, along with a plant replacement guarantee.
M. Contractor shall acquaint himself with all site conditions and proposed site conditions as indicated on the plans and specifications, prior to any installation. Measure site planter areas and dimensions, and compare them to drawing area dimensions. Do not proceed with installation in any area until conflicts between these measurements have been brought to the immediate attention of Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative, and resolved by and with the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative. Do not willfully install the irrigation system as shown on the drawings when it is obvious in the field that unknown obstructions, grade differences or grade discrepancies in area dimensions exist that might not have been considered in engineering. Such differences shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative. In the event this notification is not performed, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility and costs involved for any revisions necessary.
N. Where occurs, the Owner’s Representative is to coordinate with their landscape maintenance staff to help ensure that the landscape areas where water to existing areas will be disrupted is well watered in the days preceding the start of demolition and construction to provide plants with a bank of moisture.
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shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Owner’s Representative for further direction. In the event this notification is not performed, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility and costs involved for any repairs or replacements necessary.
1.14 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Refer to Site Observation Visits Section for irrigation installation milestones and quality control measures.
B. Refer to Testing Section for Testing and review of installed equipment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 STANDARD PRODUCTS
Materials furnished under this specification shall be standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials, and shall be the manufacturers' latest standard design that complies with the specification requirements.
2.2 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE
A. All plastic piping and sleeves shall be integral white color, Type 1, Grade 1 (impact modified) designated as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), conforming to ASTM D1785, for potable water use.
B. PVC Plastic Pressure Lines: For piping upstream of remote control valves, shut-off valves and quick coupling valves. All piping 2" to 3” shall be Class 315 PVC 1120 (SDR 13.5). All piping 1-1/2" and smaller shall be Schedule 40 PVC. All above grade pipe shall be Schedule 40 UVR ultra-violet resistant pipe.
C. Plastic Non-Pressure Lines: For piping downstream of remote control valves. All pipes shall be PVC SCH 40.
D. Plastic Sleeves: Where required, sleeves for underground installation shall be PVC SCH 40, sized at a minimum twice the diameter of pipe to be sleeved, with a 2” minimum size. Each pipe shall have its own sleeve.
E. Identification: Furnish plastic pipe continuously and permanently marked with following information: Manufacturer's name or trade mark, size, schedule or class and type of pipe, working pressure rating at 73.4 degrees F., and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) rating, and date of extrusion.
F. All plastic pipes shall conform to ASTM D2441.
2.3 FITTINGS AND CONNECTIONS
A. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Fittings and Connections: Type I, Cell C1. 12454-B, Schedule 40 and Schedule 80, high impact molded fittings, manufactured from virgin compounds as specified for piping tapered socket or molded thread type, suitable for either solvent weld or screwed connections. Machine threaded fittings and plastic saddle and flange fittings are not acceptable. Furnish fittings permanently marked with following information: Nominal pipe size, type and schedule of material, and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) seal of approval. PVC fitting shall conform to ASTM D2464 and D2466.
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C. Brass Pipe Fittings and Connections: Standard 125 pound class 85% red brass fittings and connections, IPS threaded.
D. Flexible risers for drip irrigation shall be as noted on the drip details.
E. Polyvinyl Chloride Schedule 80 Risers and Nipples: Type 1, Grade 1, Schedule 80, high impact molded, manufactured from virgin compounds as specified for piping and conforming to ASTM D-2464. Threaded ends shall be molded threads only. Machined threads are not acceptable.
F. Swing joint assemblies for sprinklers shall be as indicated on the details, or approved equal.
G. PVC unions at valve assemblies shall be PVC SCH 80, molded and threaded inlet and outlet.
H. Dielectric bushings shall be used in any connections with piping of dissimilar metal materials.
2.4 SOLVENT CEMENTS, PRIMER AND THREAD LUBRICANT
A. Solvent cements shall comply with ASTM D2564. Socket joints shall be made per recommended procedures for joining PVC plastic pipe and fittings with PVC solvent cement by the pipe and fitting manufacturer and procedures outlined in the Appendix of ASTM D2564.
B. Primer shall be as recommended by pipe manufacturer of pipe used.
C. Thread lubricant shall be Teflon ribbon-type, or approved equal, suitable for threaded installations as per manufacturer's recommendations.
2.5 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY
A. Backflow preventer shall be as specified on the plans.
B. Wye strainer shall be a specified on the plans or approved equal.
2.6 AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM
A. Controller and pedestal shall be as specified on the plans.
B. Rain sensor shall be a specified on the plans or approved equal.
2.7 AUTOMATIC CONTROL WIRE AND WIRE SPLICE CONNECTORS
A. Control wiring runs to the automatic control valves shall be single, solid 14 AWG copper wire in a polyethylene jacket, Style DB (Direct Burial) or equal. Common wire shall be white, control wires of different color than white, and match color of existing wire for replacing existing site wire.
B. Tracer wire for mainline shall be single, solid 12 AWG copper wire in a polyethylene jacket, Style DB (Direct Burial) or equal.
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2.8 WIRE CONDUIT
A. Wire conduit shall be electrical designation, gray, PVC SCH 40, with sweeps as required.
B. Wire shall be installed in conduit where passing under hardscape and through walls, sized twice the diameter of wire bundle, with a minimum 2” size.
2.9 CONTROL VALVES
A. Remote control valves shall be Rain Bird of model numbers as specified in the irrigation legend, or approved equal.
2.10 VALVE BOXES
A. All valve boxes shall be commercial grade, professional irrigation type, integral green colored, with locking bolt-down green lids, by Carson-Brooks, Ametek, or approved equal. Include stainless steel bolt and stainless steel washer for each valve box.
B. For drip remote control valve assembly: 15" x 21" nom. jumbo size plastic valve box.
C. For ball valve 1-1/2” and smaller: 10" diameter round plastic box. For ball valve 2” and larger:
10" x 19" nom. plastic valve box.
D. For drip flush assembly: 10" diameter round plastic valve box.
E. For drip air vacuum relief valve assembly: 10" diameter round plastic valve box.
F. For wire splice box, pull box and spare wire box: 10" diameter round plastic box.
G. Valve box extensions shall be of the same manufacturer, size and color as existing valve box to be adjusted to finish grade, unless when fully buried below finish grade.
2.11 BALL VALVES
A. Ball valves for mainline isolation shall be as indicated in the irrigation legend, or approved equal.
B. Ball valves for valve manifold isolation shall be as indicated in the irrigation legend, or approved equal.
2.12 LOW VOLUME IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
A. Remote control valve assembly. Low volume remote control valve assemblies shall be with valve, screen filter and preset pressure regulator. The valve assemblies shall be of the sizes and types listed in the irrigation legend, or approved equal. Note which valves on the plans are low flow and medium flow; assemblies to be sized accordingly.
B. Screen Filter. Screen filter shall have a Y-pattern body constructed of glass reinforced plastic with a specified mesh stainless steel filter screen and vinyl frame and shall be the size and type specified in the irrigation legend, or approved equal.
C. Lateral line end flush. Lateral line end flush shall be of the size and types in the assembly specified on the details, or approved equal.
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D. Air/vacuum relief valve. Air/vacuum relief valve shall be the size and type specified in the irrigation legend, or approved equal.
E. The drip line with integral emitters shall consist of nominal sized one-half inch linear low density polyethylene tubing, housing turbulent flow, integral 0.6 gallon per hour drip emitters impregnated with an herbicide. Drip line shall be of type as noted in the legend.
F. Drip supply tubing shall consist of nominal sized one-half inch black linear low density polyethylene tubing of same manufacturer as drip line with integral emitters.
2.13 DRIP TUBING CONNECTIONS, FITTINGS, AND ACCESSORIES
A. All fittings, connections, and adapters used shall be compatible with tubing used, barbed tubing connections, as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
B. 1/2" tubing fittings, adapters and connections shall be type as specified in the details.
C. Tubing stakes. 6” long, Pepco PS8-100, Toro TlS6, or approved equivalent.
D. Drip flexible risers shall be as noted in the drip details.
2.14 TRENCH MARKER TAPE
A. Water warning marker tape for pressure irrigation lines shall be 3” wide, detectable type, blue text with “Caution Irrigation Line Buried Below” (TA-DT-3B-I), manufactured by T. Christy Enterprises, Inc., Paul Potter Warning Tape Inc., or approved equal. Recycled water designated tape shall be used for recycled water irrigation systems.
B. Warning marker tape for control wire and control system conduits shall be 3” wide, detectable type, red text with “Caution Electric Line Buried Below” (TA-DT-3R-E), manufactured by T.
Christy Enterprises, Inc., Paul Potter Warning Tape Inc., or approved equal.
2.15 FILTER FABRIC
A. Filter fabric for all valve boxes shall be non-woven type, fully stabilized UV-resistant and shall prevent soil particles from clogging and entering valve box pits. Mirafi 140N or approved equivalent.
2.16 GRAVEL
A. Clean rock gravel free from organic material, clay or loam; ½ inch to ¾ inch in size.
2.17 EXTRA EQUIPMENT
A. Contractor shall provide to Owner:
1. One hundred feet (100‘) of dripline of the type installed on this project.
2. Twenty-five (25) dripline stakes of the type used on the project.
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4. One (1) valve box and matching lid, each with locking bolt of each type installed on project.
5. Two (2) hand ratchet wrenches with sockets to match size of locking bolts installed on valve boxes (two different sizes typical).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Locations on drawings are diagrammatic and approximate only and shall be changed and adjusted as necessary and as directed to meet existing conditions and obtain complete water coverage. Locate and stake all work and obtain approval of the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative prior to any installations. This includes, but is not limited to valve locations, mainline locations and sleeve locations. Large plants take precedence over location of irrigation system equipment and lines (to be installed before dripline or other irrigation system components installed). Shrub placement shall be considered also prior to layout of the dripline and other irrigation system types.
B. Install and extend system indicated on the drawings, and as necessary to carry out the intent of the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall not willfully install any equipment as shown on plans when it is obvious in the field that conditions exist that were not evident at the time these plans were prepared. Any such conditions shall be brought to the prompt attention of the Landscape Architect and/or Owner prior to any work, or the Contractor shall assume all responsibility for any field changes deemed necessary by the Owner.
C. The Contractor shall obtain permits and call for inspections as required by local codes and regulations.
D. The system is designed for the minimum operating pressure and peak demand as shown at each point of connection, and for operation pressure as noted for equipment in the irrigation legend. The Contractor shall verify the available water pressure at the site prior to the start of installation and provide written documentation to the Landscape Architect of the recorded pressure.
E. 120 volt electrical power source is to be provided by the Electrical Contractor to the location for the automatic controller. Contractor shall be responsible for final connection to equipment and to the irrigation controller where required.
F. Locate existing potable water lines and control wires for connection thereto, controller/s, valves, and other underground utilities prior to digging trenches.
G. Paving, curb, drainage system, and tree and/or specimen plantings shall be installed or indicated prior to installation of irrigation system mains, laterals, driplines, sprinkler heads, and valve or pull boxes.
H. All piping, whether existing installation or new, shall be kept free from contaminants that may potentially enter piping during construction and following construction. Should Contractor’s work cause contamination in the irrigation water and it exhibit itself during construction and/or the maintenance period, Contractor shall be responsible to decontaminate the entire irrigation system’s components affected by contamination by flushing the debris out until water appears clear at the satisfaction of the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative, at -145-
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Contractor’s expense. Components include, but are not limited to the following: mainlines, valves, sprinkler swing joints, sprinklers and nozzles. Contractor shall replace components where attempts at cleaning them prove unsuccessful. All work to decontaminate system and put it back into satisfactory working order shall be completed within 48 hours of the time condition is found and/or at the time of notification by the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative. Work shall be done to the complete satisfaction of the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative.
I. All existing wires and cables/conduits and mainlines shall be reconnected together where damaged/disrupted by construction in order to have a fully functioning irrigation system, with all system capabilities met.
J. Contractor shall employ whatever means necessary to protect valves, conduits, lateral lines and mainlines installed, especially when working with other trades. Stake out facilities; use flat, sturdy material to cover shallow buried piping as required throughout the construction period to minimize damage to the installation and to help deter bodily injury. Employ removable barriers as required to keep activity outside of construction areas.
K. Ponding/runoff from irrigation system shall be kept to a minimum wherever possible.
3.2 INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Excavation and backfilling of Trenches
A. Excavate trenches, prepare subgrade and backfill to line and grade with sufficient room for pipe fittings, testing and inspecting operations. Do not backfill until the pipe system has been subjected to a hydrostatic test as specified. Do not cover any installed control wiring until it has been visually observed by the Landscape Architect or Owner’s Representative. Control wire shall be installed along with Pressure Line. Where not installed with Pressure Line (home run to controller, for example), install at same depth specified for Pressure Line.
B. Depth of Cover
In Landscape: (from Soil Finish Grade to Top of Pipe, Conduit or Tubing) PVC Pressure Line (2-1/2” & smaller) 18" min.
PVC Pressure Line (3” & larger) 24" min.
PVC Non-Pressure Line with 4” to 6” Pop-Ups or Bubblers 12" min.
PVC Non-Pressure Line with 12” Pop-Ups 18" min.
Subterranean Dripline Tubing 4”
Conduit See detail
C. Depth of Cover
Under Pavement: (from Base Material to Top of Pipe or Conduit) PVC Pressure Line (2-1/2” & smaller) 24" min.
PVC Pressure Line (3” & larger) 36" min.
PVC Non-Pressure Line 18" min.
Conduit See detail
D. Soil backfill within 3" of piping shall be free of all rocks over 1/2" diameter, debris, and litter prior to use as backfill. The remaining soil backfill shall be free of 1” and larger rock, debris and litter prior to using as backfill.
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E. Deposit topsoil on one side of trench and subsoil on the opposite side, then install irrigation lines and test each section.
F. Repair any leaks and replace all defective pipe or fittings until lines meet test requirements.
Do not cover any lines until they have been checked and approved for tightness, quality of workmanship and materials.
G. Backfill trenches, after approval of piping, with suitable and approved material, tamping soil around pipe and thoroughly compact all trench fills until 90% relative compaction has been achieved.
H. Backfill material shall be an approved soil, or sand where specified, free from rocks and clods, litter and other debris.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE
A. Because of the nature of plastic pipe and fittings, exercise caution in handling, loading and storing, to avoid damage.
B. The pipe and fittings shall be stored under cover until using, and shall be transported in a vehicle with a bed long enough to allow the length of pipe to lay flat so as not to be subjected to undue bending or concentrated external load at any point.
C. All pipe that has been dented or damaged shall be discarded unless such dent or damaged section is cut out and pipe rejoined with a coupling.
D. Trench depth shall be as specified above from the finish grade to the top of the pipe. The bottom of the trench shall be free of rocks, clods, and other sharp-edged objects.
E. Pipe ends and fittings shall be wiped with "MEK" primer, or approved equal, prior to applying welding solvent. Welded joints shall be given a minimum of 15 minutes to set prior to moving or handling. All field cuts shall be beveled to remove burrs and excess material prior to fitting and gluing together.
F. Pipe shall be snaked from side-to-side of trench bottom to allow for expansion and contraction.
G. Center load pipe at 10' intervals with small amount of backfill to prevent arching and slipping under pressure. Leave joints exposed for site observation during testing.
H. No water shall be permitted in the pipe until a period of at least 24 hours has elapsed for solvent weld setting and curing.
I. Plastic to metal joints shall be made with metal threaded couplings with PVC SCH 80 male adapters hand tightened, plus one turn with a strap wrench.
J. Plastic to plastic joints shall be solvent-weld, assembled per pipe manufacturer's specifications and using solvent recommended by pipe manufacturer only.
K. All pressure pipe shall have a continuous blue colored metallic three (3) inch wide marker tape placed nine (9) inches below finished grade directly above the buried pipe, or as detailed on the drawings.
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3.4 INSTALLATION OF SLEEVES AND CONDUIT
A. Wiring passing under proposed paving, walls or structures shall pass through SCH 40 PVC conduit-size as required (minimum of twice the diameter of wire/bundle).
B. Sleeves and conduits shall extend twelve inches (12”) beyond farthest edge of pavement, wall or structure on each end of sleeve. A 10 diameter round valve box shall be located at each end of sleeve, a maximum of two feet from edge of paving to note where sleeve occurs.
C. Provide removable plug at ends of conduits and sleeves to prevent debris entry prior to use.
No cloth or cloth Duct tape shall be used. Dry-fitted PVC cap recommended.
D. Refer to specific plan notes and details for installation. Exercise extreme caution when working near drainage system lines, structures and walls. Ensure these facilities have been staked out prior to any installation.
3.5 INSTALLATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY
A. Install the backflow prevention assembly at approximate location shown on the irrigation plans and as per detail, and as required by local water district.
B. Install wye strainer as specified on the plans.
3.6 INSTALLATION OF DRIP AIR/VACUUM RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY
A. Install the air/vacuum relief valve at approximate locations as shown on the irrigation plans and as per detail, at the highest elevation on each system. Where at all possible, find the most ideal location for maintenance purposes. Do not install where susceptible to damage from vehicles.
3.7 INSTALLATION OF DRIP FLUSH VALVE ASSEMBLY
A. Install the end flush valve at approximate locations shown on the irrigation plans and details.
Find the most ideal location for maintenance purposes. Do not install in a location where drainage from the valve could occur and cause ponding and runoff onto non-pervious surfaces, or where susceptible to damage from vehicles.
3.8 INSTALLATION OF DRIP SYSTEM
A. Hard PVC pipe laterals with fittings and risers, remote control valves, drip filters, ball valves and pressure regulators shall first be installed. Next, contractor shall flush out system thoroughly. Following flushing, contractor shall install all supply tubing and end flush caps/valves, and flush the lines once more. Any single-exit drip emitters shall then be installed. Flush again.
B. Lay rolled out tubing in flat area to encourage tubing to relax from its stored form. Distribution tubing shall be cut into lengths that will allow tubing to lay in a relaxed manner from connection to connection as shown in the detail drawings. Tubing shall be given a generous amount of slack to allow for some movement. Use stakes as required to secure tubing.
Provide consistent 4” cover over tubing.
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C. Special precautions
1. Distance from edges: allow not more than 6 inches from the edges, particularly if it is the top edge of a slope. Edges tend to dry more easily than the center. Remember that at the bottom of a slope the distance from the edges may be larger. (see also plans).
2. Be aware of high points and siphoning: a potential problem with buried drip lines is siphoning dirt in when the system is switched off. For this reason:
a. Drip lines should have a fairly constant slope.
b. A vacuum relief valve should be provided at the highest point in each sector. c. Drip lines should be connected at the end to a common flush line with a flush valve/vacuum breaker.
3. Be aware of excessive level differences: level differences between drip lines belonging to the same valve should not exceed 6 to 8 feet.
4. Slopes: the steeper the slope, the better the horizontal movement of water in the soil.
For this reason concentrate the density of the drip lines towards the top of the slope. At the bottom of the long gentle slope, the distance of the last dripper line from the edge should be as noted on plans, as water moves down due to gravity.
5. Positioning of air/vacuum relief valves: ensure that these valves are at a point high enough to prevent the system from draining through these valves when the water pressure is switched off.
D. System installation guidelines
1. It is recommended that all areas to receive subsurface irrigation shall be first excavated to a level 5 inches below proposed level of finish grade.
2. Prepare the topsoil/backfill at adjacent location to planting area to get the best water saving results with the system. For new installations, it is recommended to follow the preparation procedures described above under "special precautions". Remember that excavation and grading should have been finished before installation of the subsurface drip system.
3. Be sure you have everything required for the installation before opening trenches. Do a dry runoff assembling without gluing the system parts on top of the ground first. Pre assemble as many sets of components as practical above ground and in a convertible place. It is much easier to work above ground, so get as much work done as practical.
Adapters should be glued or threaded to PVC tees/ells.
4. Always condition soil moisture the day before opening trenches or installing drip lines.
Remember it is much easier to install the system in moist soil.
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7. Distribute drip lines uniformly and as plans specify. Tubing stakes shall be installed on the tubing at the spacing of one per loop, or one every 10 linear feet. Contractor shall also mound small amounts of backfill over tubing at intervals to set tubing.
a. Select the tentative distance between drip lines. (say d inches)
b. Measure the exact dimension of the area to be covered leaving 6 inches for the edges. (say l inches)
c. See how many spacings can actually be left. (l/d approximated to the nearest integer, say n)
d. Recalculate what the new revised distance between drip lines should be to divide the space evenly.
e. Stake where the beginning and flush end of each drip line will go.
8. Tubing installation: leave enough length at the beginning and end for connections. It is convenient to finish the last foot of the installation or trench by hand. This gives more room for connections. Beware of bending the drip tubing too tight during installation. Do not bend tubing below a 24 inch radius because the pipe may kink, reducing the flow.
Use compression type elbows and fittings whenever required. Use large bucket for forming bends or for spacing lines as required to maintain uniform line spacing. Install tubing stakes at a 5 foot maximum spacing along each tube, more as required on curving sections.
9. The systems shall be left open and tubing and emitters left uncovered for testing purposes by the landscape architect. After successful testing of systems, cover system with prepared backfill previously set aside. Cover tubing early in the morning when temperatures are low to avoid tubing stress.
10. Warning: drip line is temperature sensitive. The protective life of the system will be reduced if the drip line outside is exposed to the sun for a long period of time. Store the drip line in a cool shaded place until installed.
3.9 AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
A. Direct burial control wire sizes shall be as shown and as specified hereinbefore.
B. All remote control valve wire shall be run up and looped with two feet of wire into each valve manifold along the mainline run.
3.10 REMOTE CONTROL WIRING INSTALLATION
A. Direct burial control wire sizes shall be as shown and as specified hereinbefore.
B. All remote control valve wire shall be run up and looped with two feet of wire into each valve manifold along the mainline run.
C. Provide one control wire and one common ground wire to service each valve in system.
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valves. Provide 2’ minimum expansion loops at least every 100’ of wire length on wire runs greater than 100’. Form expansion loops by wrapping multiple turns of wire around a 1-inch diameter PVC pipe then withdrawing the pipe.
D. Install control wires at least 18" below finish grade and minimum of 4" from any pipe or fittings except at terminal points.
E. Install control wires and irrigation pressure piping in common trenches wherever possible. If not possible with pressure piping, then install with lateral lines. If in neither case, enclose wire in conduit.
F. As a part of the work to allow for possible damage to any conventional wired system common or control wire, the Contractor shall run an extra common (white color jacket) and control wire (red color jacket) on each leg of mainline from the controller to the furthest remote control valve on a mainline run. Where indicated on plans provide any additional number of spare wires indicated. Provide and install waterproof wire splice connectors and/or apply waterproof epoxy to the bare wire ends of spare wires.
G. Install Trench Marker tape on all installed wire.
H. Wire splices shall be made with waterproof connectors as specified.
I. Conventional wire splices shall be allowed only on runs of more than 500-feet.
J. Wire splices shall be done according to manufacturer's instructions and placed in a valve box as specified in previous section.
K. Conventional wire system numbering and tagging: Identify direct burial control wires at each automatic valve and at the terminal strips of the controller with corresponding valve station numbers shown on the drawings. Tag wires at the terminal strips with 3M Scotchcode SER Wire Markers or approved equal.
L. All valves, including master valves, shall have wires identified by controller and station designation inside each valve box with Christy Enterprises Standard Yellow I.D. Tags or approved equal. Identify spare wires by capping ends with waterproof connectors as specified above and tagging with an I.D. tag marked "SP".
3.11 REMOTE CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Install remote control valves in locations approximately as shown on the drawings, with sufficient distance from top of flow control stem to valve box lid. Install a union type connection. Affix valve ID tag to valve with nylon zip strap. Fit with plastic valve box and cover as shown in the detail drawings. Install one valve per box. Do not locate in paving or adjacent to where susceptible to vehicular damage. See also valve box installation.
B. Provide specified waterproof connections at all below grade wire splices and at every spare wire end.
3.12 VALVE BOX INSTALLATION
A. Install valve boxes as shown in the detail drawings. Install no more than one valve per box.
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2” maximum height text, readable from side valve would be accessed. Size shall be consistent throughout the project.
B. Heat brand outside top of valve box with branding of the identification of contents inside valve box. Brand lids using the following: (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
1. Pull box: PB
2. Wire splice box: WS
3. Spare wire: SW
4. Air/Pressure relief valve: APR
5. Drip Air/Vacuum relief valve: AVR
6. Drip flush valve: FV
7. Sleeve: SL
8. Ball valve: BV
C. Valve boxes shall not be modified in any way by cutting away portions of them, to ensure structural integrity. Any removal of valve box material will be subject to rejection and replacement, unless such removal is granted by the Landscape Architect and/or Owner’s Representative, but only under consideration prior to valve box installation.
3.13 BALL VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Install all ball valves approximately where shown on drawings and as shown on the detail drawings. Install one valve per box. Do not locate in paving.
3.14 CLEAN-UP
A. As project progresses, Contractor shall daily maintain all areas in a neat manner and remove unsightly debris as necessary. After completion of project, Contractor shall remove all debris and containers used in accomplishing work. Contractor shall sweep and clean all sidewalks, asphalt, and concrete areas, and clean all vertical surfaces affected by Contractor’s work, to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative.
3.15 WATERING GUIDELINES
A. The Contractor shall monitor the planting areas and new plants closely and frequently during the maintenance period for adequate levels of soil moisture; so that over- and under-watering situations can be corrected.
B. Watering shall occur according to site conditions, local conditions and water restrictions to keep the plantings sustained and healthy. Adjustments to watering intervals and durations shall be as required with weather changes and establishment of the plants.
C. Do not depend solely on the automatic irrigation system. Utilize hose watering for the trees through the plant establishment period. Utilize hose watering for other plantings as required.
D. Care shall be taken that the rate of application of water does not cause ponding or runoff onto non-pervious surfaces.
E. All depressions, voids and settled trenches generated by watering shall be filled with amended topsoil and brought up to finish grade. Restore planting as required to match adjacent areas.
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SECTION 329000
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes (not all inclusive)
1. Plants.
2. Planting soils, soil amendments, and fertilize
3. Bark mulch.
1.3 SCOPE OF WORK
A. The work includes all labor, materials, appliances, tools, equipment, facilities, transportation and services necessary for, and incidental to performing all operations in connection with furnishing, delivery, and installation of "landscaping," complete as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.
1.4 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 328400 for “Landscape Irrigation”
1.5 DEFINITIONS:
A. Architect: The Landscape Architect or the Owner's authorized representative.
B. Backfill: The earth used to replace or the act of replacing earth in an excavation.
C. Bonded Fiber Matrix: A continuous layer of elongated fiber strands held together by a water-resistant bonding agent.
D. Caliper: Diameter of a trunk measured by a diameter tape at a height of 12 inches (300 mm) above the ground.
E. Compost: The product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic material that has been sanitized through the generation of heat and stabilized to the point that it is beneficial to plant growth.
F. Container-Grown Stock: Healthy, vigorous, well-rooted plants grown in a container, with a well-established root system reaching sides of container and maintaining a firm ball when removed from container. Container shall be rigid enough to hold ball shape and protect root mass during shipping and be sized according to ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required.
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H. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.
I. Imported Soil: Soil that is transported to Project site for use.
J. Organic Matter: The total of organic materials in soil exclusive of undecayed plant and animal tissues, their partial decomposition products, and the soil biomass; also called “humus” or “soil organic matter.”
K. Pesticide: A substance or mixture intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating a pest. Pesticides include insecticides, miticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and molluscicides. They also include substances or mixtures intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. Some sources classify herbicides separately from pesticides.
L. Pests: Living organisms that occur where they are not desired or that cause damage to plants, animals, or people. Pests include insects, mites, grubs, mollusks (snails and slugs), rodents (gophers, moles, and mice), unwanted plants (weeds), fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
M. Planting Area: Areas to be planted.
N. Planting Soil: Existing, on-site soil; imported soil; or manufactured soil that has been modified with soil amendments and perhaps fertilizers to produce a soil mixture best for plant growth.
O. Plant; Plants; Plant Material: These terms refer to vegetation in general, including shrubs, vines, ground covers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, corms, tubers, or herbaceous vegetation.
P. Pre-maintenance review: Observation by Architect to verify substantial completion of the Work. The Architect will generate a Punch List during this review. Maintenance Period will commence when Contractor has completed items on this Punch List and Architect has verified that the Punch List is complete.
Q. Punch List: List of work within the Contract, generated by Architect that needs to be completed, repaired, replaced, or rectified by Contractor.
R. Root Flare: Also called "trunk flare." The area at the base of the plant's stem or trunk where the stem or trunk broadens to form roots; the area of transition between the root system and the stem or trunk.
S. Soil Test: Required testing performed by Contractor after site is rough graded. A current soil report is also required for import soil prior to transport to the site.
T. Subgrade: The surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after excavation is complete, or the top surface of a fill or backfill before planting soil is placed.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Standards:
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2. Provide quality and size conforming to current edition of “Horticultural Standards” for number one nursery stock as adopted by the American Association of Nurserymen.
3. Provide plants that are true to name. Tag one of each bundle or lot with the name and size of plants in accordance with the standards of practice of the American Association of Nurserymen.
4. Botanical names shall take precedence over common names.
B. Workmanship: Perform work in accordance with the best standards of practice for landscape work and under the continual supervision of a competent foreman capable of interpreting the Drawings and Specifications.
C. Installer Qualifications: A qualified landscape installer whose work has resulted in successful establishment of exterior plants.
D. Installer's Field Supervision: Require Installer to maintain an experienced and qualified full- time supervisor on project site when landscaping is in progress.
E. Quantities and Types: Plant materials shall be furnished in the quantities and/or spacings as shown or noted for each location, and shall be of the species, kinds, sizes, etc., as symbolized and/or described in the Plant List, and as indicated on the Drawings.
F. Verification of dimensions, quantities, and existing conditions
1. Scaled dimensions are approximate. Before proceeding with work, carefully check and verify dimensions and quantities and immediately inform the Architect of discrepancies between the Drawings and/or specifications and actual conditions. Do not start work in areas where there are discrepancies until approval for same has been given by the Architect.
2. Prior to the excavation for planting or placing of plant materials, the Contractor shall verify the location of all underground utility lines and other improvements and take proper precautions to avoid damage to such improvements. In the event of conflict between such improvements and plant locations, the Contractor shall notify the Architect and arrangements will be made for relocation as necessary. Failure to follow the procedure places upon the Contractor the responsibility for making any and all repairs for damage resulting from work as herein specifies at his own expense.
1.7 VERIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. All scaled dimensions on the drawings are approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions, quantities, and grade elevations, and shall immediately inform the Owner of any discrepancies. Submit with the bid the proposed source of import soil (if utilized) and a recent test evaluation on the soil.
B. Prior to the excavation for planting or placing of plant materials, the Contractor shall verify the location of all underground utility lines and other improvements, and take proper precautions to avoid damage to such improvements. In the event of conflict between such improvements and plant locations, the Contractor shall notify the Owner, and arrangements will be made for relocation as necessary. Failure to follow this procedure places upon the Contractor the responsibility for making any and all repairs for damage resulting from work as herein specified at his own expense. -155-
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C. The specified soil amendments and their rates of application are for bidding purpose only. The Contractor shall verify the soil conditions through soil testing. See Part 3 for execution of soil amendments.
D. During the construction and maintenance period, the Contractor shall take every precaution to protect and avoid damage to sprinkler heads, irrigation lines, drainage lines, existing underground facilities, paving, structures, fixtures, and existing plantings.
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all damage to such improvements and shall completely repair or replace the same at no cost to the Owner.
1.8 SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Upon 15 days after the Contractor has received the Owner's notice to proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Landscape Architect three (3) typewritten lists of all materials proposed with quantities, size, quality, and source.
B. Prior to installation of any landscape elements, the Contractor shall submit for approval by the Landscape Architect, a list of all materials and equipment proposed for use.
Submit product data for each type indicated for approval, such as (not all inclusive):
1. All soil conditioners, soil amendments, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
2. Imported soil.
3. Bark mulch.
4. Erosion control matting.
5. Fiber rolls.
6. Pesticides: Also, include copies of sample label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
C. Soil Test: Contractor shall have import soil and the soil of the site tested for fertility, agricultural suitability, and appraisal by Soil and Plant Laboratory Inc. (714) 282-8777, or Wallace Labs (310) 615-0116.
1. Submit a copy of the Planting Plan and Plant Legend to the laboratory with the samples.
2. Soil shall be tested from a minimum of three (3) locations per acre of planted area.
Representative samples shall be taken from random and varied locations of the project site that will receive landscaping installation. Samples should represent major conditions of exposed cut soils, fill soils, and native undisturbed soil. Sample from the top foot for ground cover and shrubs. Sample from the expected depth for large container stock. Label each sample for location/origin, type of soil condition visibly observed, and sampling depth. Laboratory report shall identify each sample with same information. All samples taken shall be split into two samples, one half will go to a qualified laboratory by the Contractor (at his or her expense) and the other half will be retained by the Owner. All samples shall be at least one pint in volume. All samples shall go to an approved soil-testing laboratory.
3. A copy of the soil test results shall be submitted to the Owner and Architect before work begins.
4. Testing methods should comply with the United States Department of Agriculture Handbook Publication No. 60, Methods of Soil Analysis published by the Soil Science Society of America and peer-viewed methods published in scientific journals. Evaluations and recommendations should be based on University of California publication's and peer-viewed articles published in) scientific journals. -156-
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5. The Owner shall appoint a representative to oversee soil sampling that may be required. The time, depth, location, and number of samples to be taken as per instructions from the Owner.
6. Soil report shall include:
a. pH measurement.
b. Determination whether limestone is present or not.
c. Percent water in saturation extract.
d. Electrical conductivity of the saturated extract (salinity ECe) / soluble salts. e. Measurement of sodicity (Sodium Adsorption Ratio).
f. Concentration of boron in saturation extract.
g. Nutrients and elements:
1) Measurement (low, medium, high) of: Boron, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, and zinc.
2) Analyze saturation extract for: calcium, magnesium, sodium, boron, chloride, phosphorus, nitrate and sulfate.
3) Trace metals: Aluminum, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead, lithium, nickel, selenium, silver, strontium, tin and vanadium. 4) The presence of calcium carbonate and/or magnesium carbonate. h. Soil Texture (gravel, sand, silt and clay). Determine organic matter content by the measurement of organic carbon. The quality of the organic matter shall be determined by measuring organic carbon and total nitrogen. 1) Methods of Soil Analysis, Part 1, Physical and Mineralogical Methods, Soil Science Society of America, Inc., 1986, chapter 36, pgs 901-926 and Methods of Soil Analysis, Part 3 Chemical Methods, Soil Science Society of America, Inc, 1996, chapter 34, pgs 965-977 & pgs 1001-2 and chapter 37, pg 1088
i. Interpretation and recommendations for correction of nutritional deficiencies/ excesses and potential toxicities. These recommendations shall include:
1) Volume of soil amendment per 1,000 sq.ft. and cu.yd. of backfill mix. 2) Pounds of gypsum per 1,000 sq.ft. and cu.yd. of backfill mix. 3) Pounds of soil sulfur per 1,000 sq .ft. and cu.yd. of backfill mix. 4) Pounds of iron sulfate per 1,000 sq.ft. and cu.yd. of backfill mix. 5) Pounds of pre-plant fertilizer per 1,000 sq.ft. and cu.yd. of backfill mix.
6) Pounds of soil polymers per 1,000 sq.ft.
7) Recommendation for soil leaching.
8) Pounds of maintenance fertilizer per 1,000 sq. Ft. and analysis. 9) Recommendation for soil wetting agent and application rate. 10) Percent of site soil-to-soil amendment in backfill mix. 11) Whether or not soil polymers need to be added to soil.
If any of the above listed items are not recommended, the recommendation shall call for zero volume or zero poundage per 1,000 square feet. All soil test costs will be the responsibility of the Contractor.
D. Legible copies of delivery slips for soil amendments , plant materials, rock products, and bark mulch specifying the quantities that were delivered. The contractor shall provide certificates, trip slips, and invoices to the Owner prior to final acceptance of the work.
E. Samples for verification for each of the following:
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1. Bark Much- 1 quart volume of each organic mulch required; in sealed plastic bags labeled with composition of materials by percentage of with and source of mulch.
Each sample shall be typical of the lot of material to be furnished; provide an accurate representation of color, texture, and organic makeup.
2. Cobble Mulch- 2-3 stones in sealed plastic bags labeled. Each sample shall be typical of the lot of material to be furnished; provide an accurate representation of color, texture, and size.
3. Top Soil- 1 quart volume of each organic mulch required; in sealed plastic bags labeled with composition of materials.
4. Actual samples of the soil amendments shall be submitted to the Landscape Architect only if requested by the Landscape Architect after approval of the soils test.
F. Qualification Data: For landscape Installer. Include list of similar projects completed by Installer demonstrating Installer's capabilities and experience. Include project names, addresses, and year completed, and include names and addresses of owners' contact persons.
G. Substitutions for the indicated materials will only be permitted provided the substitute materials are approved in writing, in advance, by the Landscape Architect and the Owner.
All substitute materials shall conform to the requirements of these specifications. If accepted substitute materials are of less value than those indicated or specified, the contract price will be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
1.9 OBSERVATION SCHEDULE
A. Site observations herein specified shall be made by the Landscape Architect during regular business hours. The Contractor or his authorized representative shall be on the site at the time of each observation. The Contractor will not be permitted to initiate the succeeding step of work until he has received approval to proceed by the Landscape Architect.
B. All changes and deviations to the plans and specifications shall be communicated to the Construction Manager and shall be confirmed in writing.
C. The Contractor shall have sufficient work personnel available during normal working hours to correct deficiencies immediately upon request of the Landscape Architect. Such repair or re-work services are to be performed without interference of regular project schedule.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Architect, in advance, for the following observations, according to the time indicated:
1. Pre-construction conference – seven (7) days, immediately prior to the commencement of work of this section, the Owner, Contractor, and Landscape Architect shall meet for the approval of the materials specified, equipment, schedule of work and the method of installation.
2. Incorporation of soil amendments- 48 hours, specified soil amendments are for bidding purposes only. A final soil test performed by an approved laboratory shall be submitted and paid for by the Contractor for agricultural suitability recommendations and approved by the Landscape Architect before planting begins.
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3. Final grade, soil preparation and planting area layout review - 72 hours, Upon the completion of soil amending, the finish grading and planter edging layouts in the field will be approved prior to planter edging installation. Shrub samples, three (3) each of all varieties and sizes (shrubs 5-gallon and under) shall be submitted for approval at the site a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to planting operations for quality, size, variety, vigor, and rooting characteristics. Approved samples shall remain on the site and shall be maintained, by the Contractor as standards of comparison for plant materials to be furnished.
4. Plant materials review - 48 hours
5. Plant layout review - 48 hours, when material is spotted in place for planting, but prior to excavation of planting holes.
6. Planting operations - 48 hours
7. Completed planting (Pre-maintenance) walk through – seven (7) days, when planting and all specified work has been installed and completed, the Landscape Architect will prepare a written "punch list" indicating all items to be corrected.
These items must be completed prior to initiating the beginning date of the maintenance period. The Landscape Architect will inform the Owner and Contractor of the actual date of the start of the maintenance period in writing. This observation is not the final acceptance of the project, and does not relieve the Contractor from any of the responsibilities in the contract documents.
Final Site Observation and Acceptance of the Project – seven (7) days, At the conclusion of the maintenance period a final site observation will be made. The Contractor shall show all corrections made from the punch list." Any items deemed not acceptable shall be reworked and the maintenance period will be extended.
The Contractor will be notified in writing that the contract work and maintenance period has been accepted or that the maintenance period has been extended to correct any deficiencies remaining. Final acceptance of the project shall establish the beginning date for the guarantee period.
E. Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling site Observation visits with Architect as work progresses. Failure to schedule required Observations shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for obtaining approvals. Contractor shall redo, at no cost to the Owner, work that does not satisfy the Owner.
F. Observations may be waived or combined at the discretion of the Architect.
G. When someone other than the Architect conducts observations, the Contractor shall show evidence in writing of when and by whom these observations were made.
H. No site visits shall commence without adequate preparation or items noted in previous Observation Reports, either completed or remedied, unless the Owner has waived such compliance. Failure to adequately prepare or accomplish previous punch list items shall make the Contractor responsible for reimbursing the Architect for the site visit at his current billing rates per hour plus transportation costs. No further inspections will be scheduled until this charge has been paid and received.
I. Site observations of the work shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to fulfill all conditions of the contract.
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1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. The Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect in advance when material is scheduled for each delivery, in order to ensure satisfactory coordination of delivery and to expedite the required inspection at the point of delivery. The delivery of the material shall include invoices certifying that subject material has been inspected as required by the State Agricultural Code prior to acceptance or installation. Particular care, using approved equipment, shall be exercised to ensure safe loading, unloading, shipping and handling for all material from source to in place locations indicated on the drawings.
B. The Contractor shall furnish the Landscape Architect with three (3) copies of signed, legible certificates and/or invoices stating the quality and quantity of all items herein specified at time of delivery. Recommendation shall be made by the Landscape Architect or the Owner to stop work progress until certificates are received and reviewed by the Landscape Architect.
C. Upon delivery of materials and/or completion of all soil amending and with the heretofore specified signed copies of required certificates, trip slips and invoices for soil preparation materials the Landscape Architect shall invoice such material, comparing the total quantities of each material furnished against the total area of each operation. If the minimum rates of application have not been met, the Landscape Architect will require the distribution of additional quantities of these materials to fulfill the minimum application requirements specified.
D. After installation of plant materials, but prior to the pre-maintenance site observation, the Landscape Architect, with the heretofore specified signed copies of the required certificates and related items, shall invoice such material, comparing the total area and/or the amounts specified. If the minimum amounts have not been furnished, the Landscape Architect will require the installation of additional materials to fulfill the minimum requirements specified.
E. Deliver fertilizer or soil amendments to site in original unopened containers bearing manufacturer's guaranteed chemical analysis, name, trademark, and conformance to state law. Protect material from damage or breakage. Immediately remove empty containers from site. The contractor shall furnish the Architect with a copy of signed, legible certificates or invoices stating the quality and quantity of all items herein specified at the time of delivery.
F. Deliver plants with legible identification labels. Store plant material in shade and protect from weather or injury. Maintain in a healthy, vigorous condition. Architect may at time reject plant material not maintained in this condition.
G. Handling: Do not drop plants or pick up container plants by their stems or trunks.
1.11 SAMPLES AND TESTS:
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C. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site at the Contractor's expense.
D. Contractor shall pay cost of all testing or replacement of materials not meeting specifications.
1.12 WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT
A. Special warranty: All plant material 15-gallon size and larger shall be guaranteed to live and grow in a healthy condition during the Contract Period, Maintenance Period, and for a one (1) year period from the date of final acceptance. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for failure due to neglect by the Owner, vandalism, etc. during the guarantee period. Report such conditions to the Owner immediately in writing.
B. Special warranty: All plant material smaller than 15-gallon size shall be guaranteed to live and grow in vigorous, healthy, and upright condition for a minimum of ninety (90) days after final acceptance of work (excluding seasonal color).
C. Replacement: All plants not healthy and in a vigorous growing condition as determined by the Owner shall be replaced immediately. Plants used for replacement shall be the same kind and size as specified in the plant legend as shown on the drawings. They shall be furnished, planted, and fertilized as originally specified at no cost to the Owner.
1.13 SUSPENSION OF WORK
A. The Landscape Architect shall recommend to the Owner any necessity to suspend the work wholly, or in part, for such period or periods as he/she may deem necessary due to unsuitable weather, or such other conditions as are considered unfavorable for the reasonable performance of the work, or for such time as is necessary due to the failure on the part of the Contractor to carry out orders given or to perform any or all provisions of the contract.
B. If it should become necessary to stop work for an indefinite period, the Contractor shall store all materials in such a manner that they will not become an obstruction nor become damaged in any way, and he shall take every precaution to prevent damage or deterioration of the work performed. The Contractor shall cover all open excavations and shall provide suitable drainage by opening ditches, planting pits, etc., and erect temporary structures where necessary.
C. Grading, soil preparation, and planting work shall be performed only during periods when beneficial and optimum results may be obtained. Excessive soil moisture that would destroy the soil structure, soil spreading, grading, and/or tilling operations shall be suspended until the moisture content reaches acceptable levels and the desired results are attainable. Moisten excessively dry soil that is not workable and which is too dusty before working the soil.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 QUALITY
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materials shall be delivered to the site in the original unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis.
2.2 SITE SOIL
A. Site soil used to form landscape planting areas or backfill planters shall be clean, fertile, loamy soil, free of stones, sticks, stumps, or other deleterious matter one inch in diameter or larger. It shall also be free from wire, plaster, construction debris, or similar objects that would be a hindrance to planting or maintenance.
B. The Architect shall approve suitability of soil of the site after reviewing results of the soil test.
2.3 IMPORTED TOP SOIL
A. Definition
1. General - Imported soil shall be from a source outside the limits of the project selected by the Contractor and in compliance with the requirements specified herein. Imported soil shall be screened, fertile, friable soil from well-drained aerated land, and shall be free of roots, clods, heavy clay, pockets of coarse sand, stones larger than 1-inch in the greatest dimension, paint, paint washout, concrete slurry, concrete layers or chunks, cement, plaster, oils, gasoline, diesel fuel, paint thinner, turpentine, tar, roofing compound, acid or the like, obnoxious or invasive weeds (such as, but not all inclusive: Quackgrass, Johnsongrass, Poison Ivy, Nutsedge, Nimblewill, Canada Thistle, Bindweed, Bentgrass, Wild Garlic, Ground Ivy, Perennial Sorrel and/or Bromegrass), sticks, lumber, brush, other litter and/or refuse, or any material that might be deleterious to healthy plant growth. Imported soil shall not be infested with nematodes or other undesirable organisms, such as insects and disease causing plant pathogens. Imported soil shall be friable and have sufficient structure in order to give good tilth and aeration to the soil.
Continuous, air-filled pore space content on a volume/volume basis shall be at least 15 percent (15%) when moisture is present at field capacity. Soil shall have a field capacity of at least 15 percent (15%) on a dry weight basis.
2. At least 15 days before scheduled use, the proposed source of imported soil must be submitted to the Landscape Architect for approval. The Contractor shall submit a written request for approval, which shall be accompanied by a written report from an approved soil-testing laboratory registered by the State of California for agricultural soil evaluation, which states that the proposed source complies with these specifications. The imported soil shall meet the following requirements:
B. Gradation limits - Sand, 50-80 percent, clay 20 percent maximum, and silt, 30 percent maximum. Recommendations of sandy loam or loam per USDA definitions. The sand, clay and silt gradation limits shall be as defined by the USDA classification scheme.
Gravel over one-quarter-inch (1/4") in diameter shall be less than ten-percent (10%) by weight.
C. Permeability rate - Hydraulic conductivity rate shall be not less than 1-inch per hour nor more than 20-inches per hour when tested in accordance with the USDA Handbook Number 60, method 34b or other approved methods. Successful soil can have a permeability rate of 5 to 10-inches per hour.
D. Agricultural suitability - The soil shall be suitable to sustain the growth of the plants specified as per USDA specs.
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E. Fertility - The range of the essential elemental concentration in soil shall be as follows:
Ammonium Bicarbonate/DTPA Extraction parts per million (mg/kilogram) dryweight basis phosphorus 2 - 40
potassium 40 - 200
iron 2 - 35
manganese 0.3 - 6
zinc 0.6 - 8
copper 0.1 - 5
boron 0.2 - 1
magnesium 50 - 150
sodium 0 - 100
sulfur 25 - 500
molybdenum 0.1 – 30
F. Acidity - The soil pH range measured in the saturation extract (Method 21a, USDA Handbook Number 60) shall be 6.0 - 7.5.
G. Salinity - The salinity range measured in the saturation extract (Method 3a, USDA Handbook Number 60) shall be 0.5 - 2.0 dStm. If calcium and if sulfate ions both exceed 20 milliequivalents per liter in the saturation extract, the maximum salinity shall be 4.0 dS/mH.
H. Chloride - The maximum concentration of soluble chloride in the saturation extract (Method 3a, USDA Handbook Number 60) shall be 150 mgtl (parts per million).
I. Boron - The maximum concentration of soluble boron in the saturation extract (Method 3a, USDA Handbook Number 60) shall be 1 mgtl (parts per million).
J. Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) - The maximum SAR shall be 3 measured per Method 20b, USDA Handbook Number 60.
K. Aluminum Available aluminum measured with the Ammonium Bicarbonate/DTPA Extraction shall be less than 5 parts per million.
L. Soil Organic Matter Content - Sufficient soil organic matter shall be present to impart good physical soil properties but not be excessive to cause toxicity or cause excessive reduction in the volume of soil due to decomposition of organic matter.
M. Calcium Carbonate Content - Free calcium carbonate (limestone) shall not be present.
N. Heavy Metals - The maximum permissible elemental concentration in the soil shall not exceed the following:
Ammonium Bicarbonate/DTPA Extraction parts per million (mg/kilogram) dry weight basis:
arsenic 2
cadmium 2
chromium 10
cobalt 2
lead 30
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mercury 1
nickel 5
selenium 3
silver 0.5
vanadium 3
If the soil pH is between 6 and 7, the maximum permissible elemental concentration shall be reduced 50%. If the soil pH is less than 6.0, the maximum permissible elemental concentration shall be reduced 75%. No more than three metals shall be present at 50% or more of the above values.
O. Phytotoxic Constituent, Herbicides, Hydrocarbons, etc. - Germination and growth of monocots and dicots shall not be restricted more than 10%. Total petroleum hydrocarbons shall not exceed 100 mg/kg dry soil measured per the modified EPA Method No. 8015. Total aromatic volatile organic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene) shall not exceed 2 mg/kg dry soil measured per EPA Methods No. 8020.
P. Soil Texture/Organic Matter - Provide information on the soil texture and soil organic matter.
2.4 SOIL AMENDMENTS AND FERTILIZER
A. Soil Conditioner - shall be a product that aids the structure of the soil consisting of rapidly decaying, slowly decaying and non-decaying material. The rate of decomposition of this amendment is very important.
1. The humus material shall have an ash content of no less than 8% and no more than 50%.
2. The pH of the material shall be between 6 and 7.5.
3. The salt content shall be less than 10 millimho/cm @ 25° C. (ECe less than 10) on a saturated paste extract.
4. Boron content of the saturated extract shall be less than 1.0 parts per million.
5. Silicon content (acid-insoluble ash) shall be less than 30%.
6. Calcium carbonate shall not be present if to be applied on alkaline soils.
7. Types of acceptable products are composts, manures, mushroom composts, straw, alfalfa, sludges, peat mosses etc. low in salts, low in heavy metals, free from weed seeds, free of pathogens and other deleterious materials.
8. Composted wood products are conditionally acceptable (stable humus must be present). Wood based products are not acceptable which are based on redwood or cedar.
9. Sludge-based materials are not acceptable if the soil already has a high level (toxic level) of zinc, copper or other heavy metals based on soil analysis.
10. Carbon:nitrogen ratio is less than 25: 1.
11. The compost shall be aerobic without malodorous presence of decomposition products.
12. The maximum particle size shall be 0.5 inch, 80% or more shall pass a NO. 4 screen.
Maximum total permissible pollutant concentrations in amendment in parts per million on a dry weight basis: arsenic: 20, cadmium: 15, chromium: 300, cobalt: 50, nickel: 100, copper: 150, lead: 200, mercury: 10, molybdenum: 60, selenium: 50, silver: 10, vanadium: 50, zinc: 300
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The commercial grade product used shall be Loamex, or approved equal.
B. Agricultural grade gypsum - shall be a (CaS04 - 2H20) calcium sulfate product minimum 92% grade. Ninety-percent (90%) shall pass a 50-mesh screen. Control of dust during application is mandatory. The commercial grade product used shall be U.S. Gypsum, Sof'n'Soil, Dolmar, or approved equal.
C. Sulfur (soil sulfur) - shall be elemental sulfur (99.5%) commercially manufactured so that a pure sulfur product is used. Sulfur is a constituent of three amino acids (cystine, methionne and cysteine) and is essential for protein synthesis. Sulfur is also supplied by gypsum. Sulfur is not effective until it is oxidizes. The bacteria are specific for this and are not common in alkaline soils. The oxidization may require months or years. Gypsum is rapid in its actions. The sulfur used shall be 99.5% elemental. Sizing on stacked screen shall be approximately: 8-mesh 4.3%; 20-mesh 7.8 %; 50-mesh 46.9 %; 100-mesh 39.3 %; 200-mesh 1.7%. The commercial grade product used shall be Wil-Gro; Union Chemicals, Baker Industries, or approved equal.
D. Iron sulfate - derived from sulfate-deep green (FeS04, 7H20), a minimum analysis of iron shall be expressed as metallic is 20.0%. The commercial grade product used shall be Wil-Gro, Bandini, Wilson & Geo. Meyer, or approved equal.
E. Chelated iron shall be Becker Underwood Sprint 138 Fe or other approved equal commercial FeEDDHA for dicots and woody plants, and Becker Underwood Sprint 330 Fe or other commercial FeDTPA for grasses and monocots, or approved equal.
F. Pre-plant starter fertilizer (1-10-10) analysis shall be a commercial grade flowable fertilizer with a 1 % nitrogen analysis; 10% phosphorous pentoxide and 10% potassium oxide. No potassium chloride is to be used. Organic nitrogen shall be from cottonseed meal and urea. Phosphorous. from superphosphate and cottonseed meal. Potassium (potash) from sulfate of potash and cottonseed meal. Screen analysis 74% to be retained on a 20-mesh screen. 0% to pass a 4-mesh screen, and 2 % to pass a 48-mesh screen.
The commercial grade product used shall be Wil-Gro, Gro-Power, Bandini, Kellogg, or approved equal.
G. Prilled post-plant fertilizer (14-7-3) for maintenance - all areas. A maintenance fertilizer shall be used that is granular and homogeneous. Iron and zinc shall be in chelated form and sizing of granules during manufacture is very important. A regular maintenance program using this product for at least the first year is recommended. The homogeneous fertilizer granules used shall contain a fertilizer analysis of 14% nitrogen of which 4% is ammoniac sulfate. Remainder of nitrogen shall be 8.75% water soluble and 1.25% water insoluble. Available phosphorous pentoxide shall be 7%. Potassium oxide shall be 3%.
Minor elements shall be chelated 25% by volume consisting of iron 2.0%; zinc 0.15% and manganese 0.15%. By-product calcium shall be 2.0%. Organic nitrogen is derived from urea and cottonseed meal. Phosphate from superphosphate and cottonseed meal.
Potash from sulfate of potash and cottonseed meal. No potassium chloride is 'to be used.
Sulfur from sulfate of ammonia. Calcium from superphosphate, iron \ from ferrous sulfate and mixed sulfides. Zinc and manganese are expressed as metallic and in their elemental form. Screen Analysis (% retained) approximately: 4-mesh 1.3%; 8 mesh =
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H. Planting tablets shall be tightly compressed chip type commercial grade planting tablets, of varying sizes with the following available percentages by weight of plant food:
Nitrogen 20.0 % min.
Phosphoric acid 10.0% min.
Potash 5.0 % min.
The commercial grade product used shall be Agriform, Gro-power, or approved equal.
2.5 WETTING AGENT
A. An adjuvant (helping agent) is needed to make water penetrate difficult to wet soils. Also, organic soil amendments are more receptive to increased water holding capacity.
B. Soil water repellence resulting from compaction will be overcome with multiple applications of a soil penetrant in the irrigation water.
C. Product used shall have the following functioning agents: 2- hydroxyethyl ammoniumalkyl benzene sulfonate = 8.77%; alkyl phenoxy poly - (ethylene oxy) ethanol=
4.49%; di (2 hydroxy ethyl)- ammonium cis-9 otadecenoate-octyl alkyldiamide = 2.50 %; dimethyl silicone = 1. 00 %; carrier= 83.24 %. Adjuvant used shall be a commercial grade product and manufactured by Naiad/Wil-Gro, Dow, Dupont, or approved equal.
2.6 PLANTING BACKFILL FOR SHRUBS
A. (For Bidding purposes only. Application rates shall be per soil analysis recommendation) Planting backfill shall be a thoroughly blended mixture of site soil and soil amendments at the following mixtures:
soil conditioner 30%
site soil from excavated planting pit 70%
gypsum 10 lbs. per cu. yd. of mix
iron sulfate 5 lbs. per cu. yd. of mix
pre-plant (1-10-10) 5 lbs. per cu. yd. of mix
2.7 PLANT TABLETS
A. 7 gram planting tablet designed for 12 month slow release. 12-8-8 NPK, 20% humus, 4% humic acids, 3.5% sulfur, 2% iron, micronutrients.
2.8 PLANT MATERIAL
A. Nomenclature: Scientific and common names of plants herein specified shall conform with the approved names given in "Checklist Of Woody Ornamental Plants of California", published by the University of California, College of Agriculture, Manual 32 (1963).
B. Labeling: Each group of plant materials delivered on site shall be clearly labeled as to species and variety. However, final determination of plant species and variety will be made by the Landscape Architect and whose decision will be final. All patented plants (cultivars) required by the plant list shall be delivered with a proper plant patent label attached. -166-
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C. Quality: Quality of all plants shall conform to the American Nursery & Landscape Association (AN LA) American Standard For Nursery Stock ANSI Z-60. 1-2004 (Approved May 12, 2004).
Plants shall be vigorous or normal growth, free from disease, insects, insect eggs, insect larvae, and other pests. Plant materials shall not contain any deleterious, obnoxious, or invasive weeds such as (not all inclusive): Quackgrass, Johnsongrass, Poison Ivy, Nutsedge, Nimblewill, Canada Thistle, Bindweed, Bentgrass, Wild Garlic, Ground Ivy, Perennial Sorrel and/or Bromegrass. All plants shall equal or exceed any measurements specified and shall be supplied from the source indicated when a source is specified.
D. Container stock: Shall have grown in containers for at least six (6) months and through one (1) full growing season, but not over two (2) years. Samples shall be shown to prove that no girdled roots, circled roots, and/or root-bound conditions are present. Any such shrubs shall be deemed as not acceptable. All container plants that have a cracked or broken rootball when taken from the container shall not be planted except on special approval from the Owner or the Landscape Architect.
E. Pruning: At no time shall the plant materials be pruned, trimmed, or topped prior to delivery, and any alteration on the site of their shape shall be conducted only with the approval and in the presence of the Landscape Architect.
F. Inspection of plant materials required by city, county, state, and/or federal authorities, and/or other regulatory agencies, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. When necessary, the Contractor shall have secured permits or certificates prior to delivery of plants at site.
G. Inspection of plant materials: Plants shall be subject to inspection and approval or rejection at the project site at any time before or during progress of work for size, variety, condition, latent defects and injuries. Rejected plants shall be removed from the project site immediately.
H. Rejection and substitution: All plants not conforming to the requirements herein specified and/or as indicated on the drawings shall be considered defective, and such plants, whether in place or not, shall be marked as rejected and be immediately removed from the site of the work and replaced with acceptable plant materials. Under no condition will there be any substitution of plant species, variety, or reduced size for those listed on the accompanying drawings, except with the express written consent of the Landscape Architect.
I. Right to changes: The Landscape Architect reserves the right to change the plant species, plant variety, and/or sizes of plant material to be furnished, provided that the cost of such plant changes does not exceed the cost of plants in the original bid. The Contractor shall be notified in writing sixty (60) days before the planting operation has commenced. Field changes to the plant species, plant variety, and/or sizes of plant material might be required due to current availability, and shall be coordinated with the Landscape Architect and Owner. Changes in the size and/or variety of any plant to be furnished which involves a reduction or addition in cost shall be adjusted in the contract cost.
J. Root condition: The Landscape Architect reserves the right to inspect root condition of any species, particularly those grown from seed, and if found defective, to reject the plants represented by the defective sample.
K. Protection: All plants at all times shall be handled and stored so that they are adequately protected from drying out, from wind burn, and from all other injury. All plants determined by the Landscape Architect or Owner to be wilted, burned, or dried out, may be rejected at any time, whether in the ground or not. All plants shall be handled solely by their containers and -167-
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all plants that have been handled by the stem or trunk shall be rejected, and removed from the site immediately. The Contractor's on-site plant storage area shall be approved by the General Contractor prior to the delivery of any plant materials.
2.9 GROUNDCOVER
A. Groundcover plants shall be grown in one (1) gallon pots, fiats, or other approved containers, variety and sizes as indicated on the planting plan and legend. Flat grown plants (rooted cuttings) shall remain in those flats until transplanting. The soil in the flats shall contain sufficient moisture so that it will not fall apart when lifting the plants. Flat grown plants shall be fully rooted, with top vegetation that is not overgrown in relation to the size of the flat. Plants shall be protected at all times to prevent drying of the root ball.
2.10 PESTICIDES
A. General: Pesticide registered and approved by EPA, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and of type recommended by manufacturer for each specific problem and as required for Project conditions and application. Do not use restricted pesticides unless authorized in writing by authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Non-Selective): Effective for controlling the germination or growth of weeds within planted areas at the soil level directly below the mulch layer.
C. Post-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Non-Selective): Effective for controlling weed growth that has already germinated.
2.11 WATER:
A. Furnished by Owner.
B. Transport by Contractor as required.
2.12 MULCH:
A. Bark Mulch:
1. Forest Mulch as supplied by AgriService, telephone: (760) 295-6255, or approved equal.
2. No shredded lumber products, animal waste, or C&D wood by-products will be accepted.
3. Shall be derived from tree trimmings, wood, and bark PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSPECTION AND PREPARATION:
A. Site acceptance:
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating his work with the General Contractor and other Sub-Contractors so no damage occurs to plantings after installation.
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discrepancy between existing grade and those shown on the plan after Contractor has accepted existing grades and moved on the site.
B. General: The areas to receive shrubs, ground covers, seed planting, and other vegetation and their respective requirements for imported soil, fertilizer applications, soil amendments, and other treatments shall be as defined on the drawings. Equipment necessary for preparation of the ground surface and for handling and placing all required material shall be readily available and in proper working condition.
C. Scheduling: Perform planting only when weather and soil conditions are suitable, as approved by Architect.
D. Utilities: Prior to excavation for planting or installation of stakes or guys, Contractor shall locate utility lines and cables, so that proper precautions will be taken not to damage them. In the event of a conflict between utility lines and plant locations, promptly notify the Architect, who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other. Failure to follow this procedure shall make the Contractor responsible for repairing damages at his own expense.
E. Clearing and Grubbing: Prior to ripping and tillage operations, all existing vegetation in the area to be planted shall be grubbed, raked, and cleared from the site. The subsoil and ground surface shall be cleared of all material which has accumulated during construction activities, and all material which might hinder proper grading, tillage, planting, future plant health, and subsequent maintenance operations. The Contractor shall lawfully dispose of all grubbed materials and debris off the site at his or her expense.
The Contractor shall completely remove any masonry, asphaltic concrete, and concrete from planting areas if present, and lawfully dispose of off site at his expense. Do not bury any grubbed materials, debris, masonry, asphaltic concrete, concrete, paints, chemicals, or other deleterious substances within any planting area on the project. Completely remove any concrete and plaster slurry / washout from planting areas if present, and remove the soil a minimum depth of 2-inches below a slurry / washout location.
F. The irrigation system shall be operational and approved prior to planting.
G. Underground Obstructions: All subsurface rocks over 2-inches in diameter and other underground obstructions shall be removed to the depth necessary to permit proper fine grading, tilling, or planting according to plans and specifications, a minimum depth of 6- inches. All abandoned utility lines uncovered or severed shall be cut below grade and capped or plugged with concrete. Explosives, shall not be used for removal. When the location of utility lines is shown on the plans or has been made known to the Contractor, all damage to these lines shall be repaired by the Contractor in a manner approved by the Owner and affected utility purveyor.
H. Deep Ripping: All areas to receive shrubs, groundcover, hydroseeding, and turf shall be deep-ripped and loosened to a depth of 12-inches in all directions. Access roads used during construction activities within planting areas shall be deep-ripped and loosened to a depth of 3 feet in all directions. (NOT USED)
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J. Install erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways.
3.2 SOIL AMENDMENTS, FERTILIZING AND ROTOTILLING:
A. The following specified soil amendments and fertilizers are guidelines for bidding purposes only. At the time of rough grade, the Contractor shall meet with the Owner to determine quantity and locations of soil samples to be taken. The soil tests/analysis are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit soil samples from the site to an approved soil-testing laboratory for agricultural suitability analysis. The Contractor shall submit the results of the soil tests/analysis to the Landscape Architect for interpretation and recommendations. If the test results reduce or increase the quantities specified, then the Owner shall be notified. The contract prices shall be adjusted to reflect any differences between the amendments as specified below and the recommendations of the soil-testing laboratory.
B. After the areas have been deep ripped, the following rates of soil amendment materials shall be evenly spread over all planting areas and shall be thoroughly scarified to an average depth of 8-inches by rototilling a minimum of 2 alternating passes. Amendments must be intimately blended with soil.
Soil Conditioner: 4 cu.yd. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Gypsum: 100 Ibs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Soil Sulfur: 20 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.
Iron Sulfate: 20 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.
Triple superphosphate (0-45-0) 4 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.
Potassium sulfate (0-0-50) 8 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.
1. Leaching shall be done prior to the application of soil conditioner, gypsum, soil sulfur, iron sulfate, and pre-plant fertilizer.
2. The thoroughness and completeness of the rototilling and incorporation of the soil amendments shall be acceptable to the Owner. Adjust soil amendments and fertilizers on all slopes with gradients of 2: 1 and steeper, or as indicated on the drawings.
3. Deep Water Leaching And Follow-Up Soil Testing:
a. After rototilling in soil amendments, the area shall be deep water leached a minimum of three (3) times. Apply water slowly and avoid runoff. Allow the soil to drain thoroughly and partially dry out between applications. The total amount of water applied may be between 3 to 12-inches depending on the depth and degree of improvement. The soil type (sand, silt, or clay) will determine the amount of time required for the soil to dry out between leaching processes. Do not apply more water if the soil saturation exceeds 50% between applications. Treat and/or remove weeds that germinate. b. One day after final application of water, the soil shall be tested for content of soluble salts (electrical conductivity or E.C.). The Owner and the Contractor shall take several soil samples from the top 6-inches of sailor the depth of planting for that particular area, and deliver the samples to an approved laboratory for testing of soluble salts. Reference Section 02900, -170-
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for a listing of approved soil testing laboratories. The E.C. test reading shall not be above 3.0 millimho/cm. 3.
c. If soil test reading for E.C. for a particular area tested is above 3.0 millimho/cm, the soil amending, tilling and deep watering procedure shall be repeated until test readings are not above 3.0 millimho/cm. d. Care shall be taken that the rate of application of water does not cause erosion, sloughing of soils, damage to paving, damage to hardscape elements, or damage to structures. Contractor assumes all responsibility for monitoring of all areas during leaching period.
e. All depressions, voids, erosion scars and settled trenches generated by the deep watering shall be filled with amended soil and brought to finish grade. f. Uniformly spread amendments and thoroughly cultivate by means of mechanical tiller per Soils Report.
3.3 IMPORTED SOIL
A. Subgrades of all planting areas (as noted on the plans to receive imported soil), shall be established at below finish grade in order to accommodate imported soil.
B. The subgrade shall be scarified a minimum depth of 2-inches before placement of the imported soil. Compacted subgrade needs to be ripped. Place 2-inches of import soil and till to 4-inches depth, to form a fifty-fifty (50/50) blend 4-inches in depth in order to avoid a sharp interface of soil types.
C. Placement: of the imported soil shall be smooth and even in all planting areas. Finish grades in lawn areas shall be 1-inch below adjacent finished paving surfaces and 2- inches in shrub areas without abrupt changes in gradient, not only in the surface of the soil but also where soil meets walks, curbs, pavement or other features, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings.
3.4 SOIL PREPARATION AND FINISH GRADING
A. Rough Grade: Site to be received by Landscape Installer to within one-tenth-of-a-foot (0.1'), plus or minus, by others based on Civil Engineer's drawings.
B. Finish Grade: Finish grading to consist of grading, raking, watering in, mechanically compacting and settling to achieve desired contour and flow line patterns resulting in evenly finished surface.
C. All undulations and irregularities in the planting surfaces resulting from tillage, rototilling and all other operations shall be leveled and floated out before planting operations are initiated.
D. Finish grades shall insure positive drainage of the site with all surface drainage away from buildings, walls, over mow curbs, and toward roadways, drains and catch basins.
Planting surfaces shall be graded with no less than two-percent (2%) surface slope for positive drainage.
E. The Contractor shall take every precaution to protect and avoid damage to existing sprinkler heads, irrigation lines, and other underground utilities during soil amending and fertilizing operations.
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F. All rocks, debris, and other deleterious materials shall be removed from planting areas, and then from the site. Rocks in accordance with the following criteria: one-half-inch (1/2") diameter in hydroseed areas; 1-inch diameter in turf areas and groundcover areas; 2-inches diameter in shrub areas a minimum depth of 6- inches, and three-eighths-inch (3/8") from the top 2-inches in turf areas.
G. Final finish grade shall be one-inch below finish paving surface in adjacent lawn areas and 2-inches in shrub areas, and decomposed granite areas. Final grades shall be acceptable to the Owner before planting operations will be allowed to begin.
H. Ease top and toe of all existing and new slopes.
3.5 PLANTING INSTALLATION – GENERAL
A. Timing: Actual planting shall be performed during those periods when weather and soil conditions are suitable and in accordance with locally acceptable practice.
B. Layout of planting: Locations shall be approved by the Landscape Architect. All container plants shall be set by the Contractor in their final location in their respective containers prior to digging holes and/or planting. All plant locations shall be checked for possible interference with existing underground utility lines.
C. Backfill for shrubs: shall be as specified in this section. If artificial drainage is requested, then drains shall be installed first, then backfilled with soil.
D. Disposal of excess soil and debris - all excess excavated subsoil, rocks and debris shall be legally disposed of off the site by the Contractor at his or her cost or utilized on the site as directed by and at the option of the Owner. Use the more suitable soil excavated from the planting pit, and dispose the less suitable soil. Do not place unamended soil over amended soil.
3.6 EXCAVATION FOR PLANT MATERIALS
A. Planting Pits and Trenches: Excavate circular planting pits with sides sloping inward at a 45-degree angle. Excavations with vertical sides are not acceptable. Trim perimeter of bottom leaving center area of bottom raised slightly to support root ball and assist in drainage away from center. Do not further disturb base. Ensure that root ball will sit on undisturbed base soil to prevent settling. Scarify sides of planting pit smeared or smoothed during excavation.
B. Excavate approximately 2 times as wide as ball diameter for boxed and container-grown stock.
C. Do not excavate deeper than depth of the root ball, measured from the root flare to the bottom of the root ball.
D. If area under the plant was initially dug too deep, add soil to raise it to the correct level and thoroughly tamp the added soil to prevent settling.
E. Maintain required angles of repose of adjacent materials as shown on the Drawings. Do not excavate subgrades of adjacent paving, structures, hardscapes, or other new or existing improvements.
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F. Excavation shall include the stripping and stacking of all acceptable soil encountered within the areas to be excavated for plant pits and planting beds. Protect all areas that are to be trucked over and upon which soil is to be temporarily stacked pending its re- use for the filling of holes, pits, and beds.
G. Maintain supervision of excavations during working hours.
H. Keep excavations covered or otherwise protected when unattended by Installer's personnel.
I. Subsoil and topsoil removed from excavations may be used as planting soil.
J. Obstructions: Notify Landscape Architect if unexpected rock or obstructions detrimental to shrubs are encountered in excavations.
K. Hardpan Layer: Drill 6-inch diameter holes, 24-inches apart, into free draining strata or to a depth of 10 feet, whichever is less, and backfill with free-draining material.
L. Drainage: Notify Architect if subsoil conditions evidence unexpected water seepage or retention in shrub planting pits.
M. Fill excavations with water and allow to percolate away before positioning shrubs.
3.7 PLANTING SHRUBS AND ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
A. Soil moisture level in planting areas at time of planting shall be no less than horticulturally acceptable. The Contractor shall request approval of moisture, and if found to be insufficient for planting, the planting pits shall be filled with water and allowed to drain before starting any planting operations.
B. Before planting, verify that root flare is visible at top of root ball according to ANSI Z60.1.
If root -flare is not visible, remove soil in a level manner from the root ball to where the top-most root emerges from the trunk. After soil removal to expose the root flare, verify that root ball still meets size requirements.
C. Remove stem girdling roots and kinked roots. Remove injured roots by cutting cleanly; do not break.
D. Set container-grown stock plumb and in center of excavated planting pit or trench with root flare 1-inch above adjacent finish grades.
1. Carefully remove root ball from container without damaging root ball or plant.
2. Use planting soil with the heretofore specified amendments for backfill.
3. Backfill around root ball in layers, tamping to settle soil and eliminate voids and air pockets. When planting pit is approximately one-half filled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed.
4. Do not cover the top of the rootball with backfill soil, which might create soil interface conflicts and inhibit aeration and gaseous exchange.
5. Place planting tablets in each planting pit when pit is approximately one half filled; in amounts recommended below. Place tablets beside the root ball about 1-inch from root tips; do not place tablets in bottom of the hole. See below for application rates.
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6. Continue backfilling process. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of soil.
E. When planting on slopes, set the plant so the root flare on the uphill side is flush with the surrounding soil on the slope; the edge of the root ball on the downhill side will be above the surrounding soil. Apply enough soil to cover the downhill side of the root ball.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for all surface and subsurface drainage required which may affect his / her guarantee of the shrubs, ornamental grasses and vines.
G. Planting tablets shall be placed in each planting hole at the following rates and per the manufacturer's recommendations (soil reports from soil-testing laboratory supercede application rates in this section, if different):
1. One 5-gram tablet per individual liner and flat size plant.
2. One 21-gram tablet per 1 gallon container.
3. Three 21-gram tablets per 5 gallon container.
Random testing to verify planting tablet installation shall be conducted by the Owner.
H. Immediately after planting, install a soil berm around the perimeter of each planting pit to create an enclosed water basin, except in turf locations. The height of the soil berm shall be 3-inches for shrubs. All plants shall be thoroughly watered to the full depth of each planting hole. If water slowly moves into the rootball from the backfill soil, dual berms may be needed. One over the rootball and another one at the edge of the backfill so that each one can be separately irrigated. Drip irrigation can be used to irrigate difficult rootballs.
I. Pruning after planting shall be required on all shrubs, and vines when necessary to provide the specified or approved standard shapes, form and/or sizes characteristic to each plant. Pruning shall be required when necessary to provide horizontal and/or vertical sight line clearance. Pruning may include thinning and/or cutting and shall be under the direction of the Landscape Architect. Pruning cuts shall not be painted with tree sealants.
3.8 PLANTING GROUNDCOVER
A. Groundcovers shall be planted in the areas indicated on the plans, and shall be installed only after all debris and surface rocks 1-inch diameter and larger have been removed from the planting area.
B. If the top 4-inches of soil in the area to be planted in groundcover is not sufficiently moist (horticulturally acceptable standards), the area shall be thoroughly irrigated and no less than 12 hours shall pass before planting.
C. Groundcovers shall be planted in even, triangularly spaced rows, at the intervals called out for in the legend on the drawings, unless otherwise noted.
D. The size of planting excavation for groundcover shall be at least twice the width of the root ball.
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E. For rooted cutting plants supplied in flats, each plant shall be planted in a manner that will ensure minimum disturbance of the root system, but in no case shall this depth be less than two (2) nodes.
F. Each groundcover plant shall be planted with one 5-gram planting tablet incorporated into the root zone. Planting area shall be hand-smoothed after planting to provide an even and smooth final finished grade. To avoid drying out and damaging groundcover, plants must be irrigated after planting. This may be done manually or by using the installed irrigation system. Repeated applications may be required, especially on a sloping site. This initial irrigation procedure shall continue until the soil profile is thoroughly moistened to field capacity a minimum depth of twice the depth of each planting hole.
3.9 BARK MULCH
A. All planter areas shall be evenly covered with bark mulch to a uniform depth of 3 inches.
B. Provide 3- inches of horizontal clearance away from the collar of shrubs and ornamental grasses, and 2-inches of horizontal clearance away from the basal stem of ground covers.
C. Bark mulch will be required on all planter areas with a slope gradient shallower than two- to-one (2:1).
3.10 PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS.
A. Apply pesticides and other chemical products and biological control agents in accordance with manufacturer's written recommendations.
B. Coordinate applications with Owner's operations and others in proximity to the Work.
C. Notify Owner before each application is performed.
D. No restricted pesticides shall be used.
E. Pre-Emergent Herbicides (Selective and Non-Selective): Apply to shrub, and groundcover areas in accordance with manufacturer's written recommendations. Do not apply to seeded areas.
F. Post-Emergent Herbicides (Selective and Non-Selective): Apply only as necessary to treat already-germinated weeds and in accordance with manufacturer's written recommendations.
3.11 CLEAN UP
A. After planting operations have been completed, remove trash, excess soil, empty plant containers, and rubbish from the property, and dispose of legally.
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C. The Contractor shall sweep the site and shall wash down pavement within the Contract area, leaving the premises in a clean condition.
D. Walks shall be left in a clean and safe condition.
E. Scars, ruts, or other marks in the ground caused by this work shall be repaired and the ground left in a smooth condition throughout the site.
3.12 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD
A. Keeping the plants in a healthy, growing condition by watering, fertilizing, pruning, spraying, weeding and all other necessary operations of maintenance. All paving and walks shall be kept clear, clean and washed down.
B. Protection: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate protection of all planting areas against traffic or other use by erecting fencing or other acceptable means immediately after the planting is completed. Warning signs and barricades shall be placed in various high traffic areas. Damaged areas shall be repaired immediately by the Contractor.
C. Weeding and cultivating: All shrub, groundcover, vine, turf, and hydroseeded areas shall be kept free of weeds, noxious grasses, rocks over 1-inch in diameter, clods, trash and debris on a weekly basis. Groundcover and shrub areas shall be cultivated at intervals of not more than 14 days minimum.
D. Replacement: During the Maintenance Period, plants which die or which are in an unhealthy or badly impaired condition shall be replaced by the contractor within 14 days after unsatisfactory condition is evident. No replacement of plantings shall be made in any season definitely unfavorable for planting. At the conclusion of the Maintenance Period, the Landscape Architect will make an inspection of the work to determine the condition of all plants. All unhealthy plants shall be removed from the site and replaced with plants of the same kinds and sizes as originally specified. Such replacement shall be made in the same manner as specified for the original planting and at no extra cost to the Owner.
E. Fertilization:
1. Shrubs - post fertilization shall occur 60 days after planting and apply fertilizer at the rate of 1 teaspoon per each one-gallon plant and 1 tablespoon per five-gallon plant. Fertilizer shall be 14-7-3, or approved equal.
2. Groundcover and lawn areas - post fertilization shall occur 60 days after planting and apply fertilizer at the rate of 7-lbs per 1,000 square feet fertilizer shall be 14- 7-3, or approved equal.
F. Maintenance Period: The Maintenance Period shall begin on the first day after the pre- maintenance observation acceptance and shall continue thereafter for no less than 90 continuous calendar days. If any plants are replaced during the Maintenance Period, then the 90-day Maintenance Period for those plants shall begin at the date of installation for that plant, if so directed by the Landscape Architect or the Owner.
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maintenance of the work at no additional cost to the contract until all work is acceptable by the Landscape Architect.
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SIGNAGE DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS
G1 SITE PLAN AND SIGN LOCATION PLAN
G2 SIGNAGE PHOTO COMPOSITE
G3 SIGNAGE DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS
G4 SIGNAGE DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS & COLOR SPECIFICATIONS G5 BRONZE SCULPTURE INFORMATION
G6 ELECTRONIC DISPLAY CUT SHEET
G7 ELECTRONIC DISPLAY DETAILS AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
CUT SHEET
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
S1 STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS / PLANS
S2 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
S3 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
S4 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
S5 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
S6 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
S7 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
ELECTRIAL ENGINEERING PLANS
E1 ABBREVIATION, GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND
E2 TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE FORMS
E3 TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE FORMS
E4 TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE FORMS
E5 SINGLE DIAGRAM, CALCULATIONS, PANEL SCHEDULES
E6 ELECTRICAL PLAN
LANDSCAPE
L1 SIGN LOCATION AND PLANTING PLAN
L2 LANDCAPE LEGEND
L3 LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES
L4 LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES
L5 LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES
L6 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L7 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L8 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L9 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L10 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L11 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L12 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
L13 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
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L15 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
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TOP VIEW
SCALE: 3/8"=1'-0"
SIDE VIEW
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1 SIGN CABINETS: ALUMINUM SIGN CABINET (MIN. 1/8" THICK),
WELDED CONSTRUCTION, SEAMLESS IN APPEARANCE, PAINT
FINISHED. CABINETS WITH AN INTERNAL ALUMINUM ANGLE STRUC- TURE. MINIMIZE EXPOSED ATTACHMENT HARDWARE. WHERE
ALUMINUM CONTACTS STEEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE, SEPARATE
WITH NEOPRENE GASKET MATERIAL. ALL FASTENERS TO BE STAIN-
LESS STEEL TYPE AND HEADS TO BE PAINTED TO MATCH ADJACENT SURFACES.
2 FLOWER SHAPE SCULPTURE: “REVERSE CHANNEL” FLOWER SHAPE AND STEM, WITH INTERNAL GREEN L.E.D. ILLUMINATION FOR A HALO EFFECT OVER SIGN CABINET . FABRICATE FROM ALUMI-
NUM, MIN.1/8" THICKNESS. PAINT FINISH.. WHERE FLOWER SHAPE
EXTENDS BEYOND TOP AND SIDE OF CABINET , BLOCK OFF/
REVERSE CHANNEL WITH AN ALUMINUM PANEL. PAINT FINISH.
FLOWER IS PINNED 1 1/2" AWAY FROM FACE OF CABINET .
FLOWER SHAPE FACE IS CUT OUT OF ALUMINUM, AND BACKED WITH
TRANSLUCENT BLUE ACRYLIC, AND IS INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WITH WHITE LED LIGHTS 5000 K. APPLY WHITE DIFFUSER FILM ON ACRYLIC SECOND SURFACE. NO HOT OR DARK SPOTS ON FLOWER
FACE.
3 VERTICAL BARS: PAINT FINISHED ALUMINUM “CHANNEL” WELDED TO CABINET . FACE OF CHANNEL TO HAVE A TRANSLUCENT
ACRYLIC FACE AND BE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WITH WHITE LED LIGHTS 5000 K. - NO TRIM CAPS.
4 DOWNTOWN BELLFLOWER LETTERS: WELDED ALUMINUM REVERSE
CHANNEL LETTERS, 3.5" DEPTH WITH A 1.5" STANDOFF. INTERNAL WHITE WHITE LED ILLUMINATION 5000 K. SEAMLESS
IN APPEARANCE, PAINT FINISHED.
5 ELECTRONIC DISPLAY: HIGH DEFINITION OUTDOOR L.E.D.
MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, 2’-11” x 7’-6” CABINET SIZE,
8 MM RGB LED MATRIX DAKTRONICS GALAXY GT6X SERIES. SEE
CUT-SHEETS ON PAGES 06, AND 07.
6 TENANT PANEL: POP-THRU ACRYLIC LETTERS ON A REMOVABLE ALUMINUM FACE PANEL, PAINT FINISHED TO MATCH SIGN CABINET.
INTERNAL L.E.D. ILLUMINATION FOR LETTERS TO BE WHITE LED 5000 K. ATTACH WITH STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERSUNK FLAT HEAD SCREWS. PAINT FINISH HEADS TO MATCH CABINET.
7 CONCRETE BASE / FOOTING: SEE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
SHEETS FOR DETAILS. CAST CONCRETE IN NATURAL GREY COLOR, SMOOTH FINISH.
8 STEEL STRUCTURE: SEE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SHEETS FOR SPECIFICATIONS.
6 5
4 COPY AREA
NOTE:
THE SIGN CONTRACTOR MUST VISIT THE SITE AND FULLY INFORM
THEMSELVES AS TO ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS, FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATION AND CONDITION FOR SIGN.
FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS TO DETAIL ALL
CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CLIENT REVIEW PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT.
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3 3
2 1
7 1
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2 FINISH GRADE
FINISH GRADE
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03 TENANT NAME
FLOWER STEMVERTICAL BARS
SPACE BETWEEN
FLOWER STEM &
SIGN CABINET 89 3/8"11 3/8"4"2'-11"2'-7 "7'-6"8'-0 "17'-5"19'-0 "3'-7" 8'-0"
9'-7"1'-10"7'-6"
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SECTION - FLOWER SHAPE SCULPTURE
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GATEWAY MONUMENT - FRONT VIEW
SCALE: 3/8"=1'-0"
SIDE VIEW
SCALE: 3/8"=1'-0"
PAINT AND ACRYLIC COLORS
NOTE:
THE SIGN CONTRACTOR MUST VISIT THE SITE AND FULLY INFORM
THEMSELVES AS TO ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS, FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATION AND CONDITION FOR SIGN.
FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS TO DETAIL ALL
CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CLIENT REVIEW PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT.
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GREEN L.E.D.S
WHITE L.E.D.S
STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS
FACE WITH CUT OUT SHAPES
LIGHT BLUE TRANSLUCENTACRYLIC
TENANT NAME
TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC:
LT. BLUE TRANSLUSCENT ACRYLIC: ACRYLITE STANICE, PACIFIC 5H09 VELVETY MATTE SURFACE APPLY WHITE LED DIFFUSER FILM ON SECOND SURFACE.
CLEAR ACRYLIC BACK ON FLOWER SHAPE
EXCEPT WHERE FLOWER SHAPE EXTENDS
BEYOND CABINET ON BACK SIDE THESE
AREAS TO BE SOLID ALUMINUM PANEL
PAINTED TO MATCH GRAY GREEN CABINET
COLOR.4"11/2"PAINTS AND FINISHES
A1
ID COLOR FINISH DESCRIPTION
BRONZE SATIN TO MATCH MATTHEWS MP 41313SP DARK METALLIC BRONZE LT. REY GREEN SATIN TO MATCH MATTHEWS MP 14530 SALVIA DIVINORUM BRIGHT OLIVE GREEN SATIN TO MATCH MATTHEWS MP 12636 PALTA GREEN P1
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THE SIGN CONTRACTOR MUST VISIT THE SITE AND FULLY INFORM
THEMSELVES AS TO ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS, FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATION AND CONDITION FOR SIGN.
FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS TO DETAIL ALL
CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CLIENT REVIEW PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT.
BRONZE SCULPTURE: MOUNT TO FOUR 12” DIA. x 18” DEPTH FOOTING.
SCULPTURE TO BE SUPPLIED BY AND COORDINATED WITH CITY REPRESENTATIVE.
MAINTAIN 24” CLEAR SPACE BETWEEN THE PLANTING BASE OF SCULPTURE ON ALL SIDES.
SEE LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR LOCATION.
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THEMSELVES AS TO ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS, FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATION AND CONDITION FOR SIGN.
FABRICATOR TO PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS TO DETAIL ALL
CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CLIENT PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT.
GALAXY ® GT6x 8 MM PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Copyright © 2020 Daktronics DD4305463 Rev01 042820 Page 1 of 8 The Galaxy ® GT6x offers high-value Galaxy features combined with high-resolution 8 mm surface mount LED technology to provide high- quality images.
8 MM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Character Height:
2" (7 pixel font)
Line Spacing:
8.13 mm (0.3")
3-in-1 SMD
Maximum Brightness:
8,000 nits
Full Color Capability:
281 trillion colors
Viewing Angle:
160 degrees horizontal x 70 degrees vertical
Min Viewing Distance:
18' (8 mm)
Estimated LED Lifetime:
100,000+ hours
Contrast Enhancement:
black louvers and module
face grooves disperse light
Message Capability:
Text, graphics, logos, basic animation, video clips,
multiple font styles, and sizes
Control Software:
Venus ® Control Suite
Power:
120, 120/240 VAC Single Phase
Display Dimming:
64 levels (Automatic, scheduled or manual control)
Communication Options:
Ethernet Fiber Optic, Ethernet Bridge Radio,
Remote Cellular, Ethernet CAT5
Operating Temperature:
-40°F to 120°F with 99% RH non-condensing
Compliance Information:
UL Listed, FCC compliance
GT6 x SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS
Single-face (SF)
Available in all sizes
Two-view (2V)
Available in all sizes
MODEL NUMBER GUIDE
GT6x - 90 x 135 - 8 - RGB - SF
SeriesLines HighColumns WideLine SpacingLED ColorSingle Face or Two ViewPRODUCT FEATURES • All sealed components
• Quick connects
• Mounting clips
• High-contrast louvers
• Redundant module signal
• Large sections for fast installation
• Front ventilation on displays less than
eight feet tall
• No spreader beam required for displays
greater than eight feet tall
• Single-step module removal
• Shallow cabinet depth
• Narrow cabinet borders
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JWBDESIGNER Bellflower Gateway_DesInt.aiBELLFLOWER GATEWAYSIGN PROGRAM DESIGN INTENT7" [178]8-1/8" [207] 11-1/8"
[283]
4" [102]
7' 5-3/8" [2271]
OVERALL WIDTH
7' 2-3/8" [2194]
ACTIVE WIDTH
2' 4-13/16" [732]
ACTIVE HEIGHT2' 10-7/8" [886]
OVERALL HEIGHT 1-3/4" 44[ ]0" 0[ ]2' 6-5/16" 770[ ]7' 3-5/8" 2226[ ]30.300 769,62[ ].000 0[ ]59.100 1501,14[ ]59.100 1501,14[ ] #DETAIL DESCRIPTION
1 DISPLAY GT6x-AAAxBBB-CC (SEE CHART IN TOP LEFT)
2 LED COLOR RGB
3 ACTIVE AREA 2' 4-13/16" [732] X 7' 2-3/8" [2194]
4 OVERALL SIZE 2' 10-7/8" [886] X 7' 5-3/8" [2271]
5 CABINET ALUMINUM & STEEL
6 VENTILATION FRONT
7 ACCESS SERVICE FROM FRONT OF DISPLAY
8 WEIGHT 181 LBS 83 KG (APPROX)
9 SHIPPING SHIPPED AS A SINGLE UNIT
10 DIMENSIONS FEET AND INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
11 PAINTED SEMI-GLOSS BLACK
STRUCTURAL RATING
1 DESIGN WIND PRESSURE "P" (CASE A)P<=:100 PSF (ASD)
2 STANDARD/CODE IBC 2009/ASCE7-05, IBC 2012/ASCE7-10
3 ALL CLIP ANGLES MUST BE USED TO MOUNT DISPLAY
POWER RATING PER SINGLE FACE: FOR SIZING ELEC.SERVICE MAX REQ'D SHOWN
TECHNOLOGY COLOR
MAX
WATTS
120 VAC1 PH
50/60 HZ
AMPS
120/240 VAC1PH
50/60Hz (3 WIRES+GND)
240VAC 1PH 50Hz
(2 WIRES + GND)
INTERNATIONAL
SPECIAL ORDER
LINE 1
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LINE 2
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LINE 1
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GT6x RGB 1215 10.13 N/A N/A 5.07
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
1 DISPLAY RELIES ON VENTILATION TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. INTAKES, LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE DISPLAY, MUST BE ABLE TO DRAW IN AIR AT A TEMPERATURE NO GREATER THAN 120 F. 2 IN ORDER TO ENSURE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AIRFLOW IS MAINTAINED, NO PORTION OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS ALONG THE FRONT OF THE DISPLAY MAY BE COVERED OR OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY.
INSTALL NOTES
1 IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE DISPLAY CABINET, THE 90 ANGLE BETWEEN THE CABINET AND THE LIFTEYE MUST BE MAINTAINED - USING A SPREADER BEAM IS SUGGESTED. ALL EYEBOLTSMUST BE USED WHEN LIFTING. 2 1/2" LIFTEYES TO ASSIST WITH DISPLAY INSTALLATION. LIFTEYES MAY NOT BE USED FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION. LIFTEYES MAY BE REMOVED. 3 MECHANICAL AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS OCCUR EXTERNAL TO DISPLAY. 4 CLIP ANGLE FOR MOUNTING. CLIP ANGLES CAN BE ADJUSTED VERTICALLY DURING INSTALLATION. CLIP ANGLE CAN BE WELDED OR BOLTED TO STRINGER. ALL CLIP ANGLE LOCATIONS MUST BE USED. 5 DAKTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MOUNTING HARDWARE ORTHE INTEGRITY OF THE MOUNTING STRUCTURE. 6 DAKTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAIN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT. SEE POWER RATINGS ABOVE. 7 SEE DWG-03864398 FOR SIGNAL & MTG DETAILS
PIXELS HIGH (AAA) PIXELS WIDE( BBB) PIXEL SPACING (CC)
120 360 6mm
90 270 8mm
72 216 10mm
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THE CONCEPTS EXPRESSED AND DETAILS SHOWN ON THIS DRAWINGARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. DO NOT REPRODUCE BYANY MEANS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OFDAKTRONICS, INC. OR ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES.COPYRIGHT 2019 DAKTRONICS, INC. (USA)
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
PROJECT:GT6x DISPLAYS
TITLE:SHOP DWG, GT6x, 2' 11''x7' 6'' (2x6 MODS)
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SEE INSTALL NOTES #1, #2
EXHAUST AREA
DO NOT COVER
INTAKE AREA
DO NOT COVER
SEE VENT NOTE #2
LIGHT SENSOR
(DO NOT BLOCK)
FRONT VIEW
SEE INSTALL NOTE #7
RIGHT VIEW
SEE STRUCTURAL NOTE #3
AND INSTALL NOTE #4
TOP VIEW
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TRANSFORMERTSITE UTILITIES SYMBOL LISTSYMBOL DESCRIPTIONEHELECTRICAL HANDHOLE FLUSH IN GRADE.SINGLE LINE SYSTEM SYMB LISTSYMBOL DESCRIPTIONSHEET NOTE REFERENCE.1TRANSFORMER.INTEGRAL KILOWATTHOUR METERMBRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUIT, RUN EXPOSED.2# 12, 3/4"C.5# 12, 3/4"C.3# 12, 3/4"C.6# 12, 3/4"C.4# 12, 3/4"C.WIRING / EQUIP CONNECT SYMB LISTSYMBOLDESCRIPTIONGENERAL NOTES1. INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL SHALL COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)2019 EDITION AND ALL LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND ALL OTHER GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.2. FIELD VERIFICATION: VERIFY ALL DEVICES AND CONDITIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.3. IT SHALL BE THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE SET OFDRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. HE/SHE SHALL CHECK THE DRAWINGS OF THE OTHER TRADES ANDSHALL CAREFULLY READ THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DETERMINE HIS RESPONSIBILITIES. FAILURE TO DOSO SHALL NOT RELEASE THE CONTRACTOR FROM DOING THE WORK IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITHTHE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE HIS WORK WITH OTHER TRADES AT THE SITE. ANY COST TOROUTE CONDUIT OTHER THAN AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS SHALL BE INCURRED BY THE CONTRACTOR.5. WHEREVER A DISCREPANCY IN QUANTITY OR SIZE OF CONDUIT, WIRE, EQUIPMENT DEVICES, CIRCUITBREAKERS, TRANSFORMERS, GROUND FAULT PROTECTION SYSTEM, ECT. (ALL MATERIALS ARISES ONTHE DRAWINGS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS), THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDINGAND INSTALLING ALL MATERIAL AND SERVICE REQUIRED BY THE STRICTEST CONDITIONS NOTED ONDRAWINGS AND/OR IN THE SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLETE AND OPERABLE SYSTEMS ASREQUIRED BY THE OWNER OR ENGINEER.6. ALL CONDUIT SIZES ARE BASED ON COPPER CONDUCTORS WITH THHN-2/THWN -2 INSULATION UNLESSOTHERWISE NOTED. ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER. CONDUCTOR INSULATION SHALL BETHHN/TWHN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. MINIMUM CONDUIT SIZE SHALL BE 3/4", UNLESS OTHERWISENOTED.7. INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING FIXTURE, DEVICES, CONDUIT AND CONDUIT SUPPORTS TO MEETSEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY D.8. CONDUIT RUNS SHOWN ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. INSTALL ALL CONDUITS TO SUIT FIELD CONDITIONS.9. PROVIDE PROPERLY SIZED LUGS AT ALL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS, FOR THE CONDUCTORS SHOWN TOCONNECT THESE LUGS.10. INSTALL ALL EXTERIOR MOUNTED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN WEATHERPROOF, NEMA-3R ENCLOSURES,UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.11. SEPARATE INSULATED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR, SIZED PER CEC 250-122, SHALL BEPROVIDED, INSTALLED IN THE SAME CONDUIT AS THE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS FOR ALL FEEDERS ANDBRANCH CIRCUITS.12. CONNECTIONS TO ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS SHALL BE COORDINATED. THE CONTRACTORSHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING MANUFACTURER'S SHOP DRAWINGS PRIOR TO ROUGHING INALL CONDUIT TO THIS EQUIPMENT.13. NOT ALL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS ON THIS SHEET ARE USED.ALONDRA BLVDBELLFLOWER BLVDHARVARD STREETUNION BANKRETAIL / FOODKEY MAPORCHARD AVENUE PROJECT AREAABBREVIATIONSSUFFIX DESCRIPTIONC CONDUIT.CONDUIT ONLY, COMPLETE WITH PULLSTRING.C.O.GROUND.GNDPH. PHASE.V VOLTS.VOLTAGE DROP.VDW WIRE.COPPERCUA AMPERES L
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PROVIDE (1) 4" C.O WITHPULL CORD PER SCEINSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS.MG N20A1P#6 CU IN3/4"C TOUFER1NEWBELLFLOWERGATEWAYSIGN3/4"C,2#12,1#12GND(11 20/1P SPARES)(4 SPACES)100A BUS, 120/240V, 1PH, 3W NOT TO SCALESINGLE LINE DIAGRAM1PROVIDE CT'S, METER BASE AND SOCKET PER SCEELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.PROVIDE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR, SIZE ASNOTED, TO GROUNDING BUS BAR AND GROUNDINGELECTRODES INDICATED INCLUDING CONCRETE ENCASED"UFER" , IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICALCODE (CEC).KEY NOTES122100A2PMAIN SERVICE METER PEDESTAL "MC1"(NEMA-3R ENCLOSURE)VOLTAGE DROP SCHEDULEDEVICEFEEDERVOLTAGEDROPCONDUCTORSIZEESTIMATEDLENGTHBRANCH CIRCUITMAX VOLTAGEDROPCONDUCTORSIZEESTIMATEDLENGTHTOTALVOLTAGEDROPMC10.09%#1/0124' 1.44% (CKT 1) #1249' 1.52%MC1-1: 1.44% #1249'FAULT CURRENT SCHEDULEDEVICE SCCR,WCR, AICRATINGFAULTTOTAL UTILITYCONTRIBUTIONFEEDERCONDUCTORSIZEESTIMATEDLENGTHTRANSFORMERkVA %ZMC142,000 42,000 42,000#1/0124'SCHEDULE NOTES:1. ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE FULLY RATED FOR A MINIMUM OF 110% OF THE AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT.2. INDICATED UTILITY FAULT CONTRIBUTION ASSUMES INFINITE BUS METHOD ON PRIMARY SIDE OF SERVICETRASFORMER.PANELBOARDSCHEDULENOTE:NEUTRAL:BUS AMPS:VOLTS:AIC:MAIN BKR:LUGS:FED FROM:MOUNTING:ROOM:CKT#BKRCKTkVALOADCIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONCKT#BKRCKTkVALOADCIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONSTANDARD10042,000100240/120V 2P 3WFLOORMC1VAULT100%a20/1 1.2220/1 012b43 20/120/10.10a20/1 020/1 056b87 20/120/100a20/1 020/1 0910b1211 20/120/100a-/1 0-/1 01314b1615 -/1-/100FEEDER/SERVICE LOAD CALCULATIONTOTAL kVA(100%)OTHER MTRSLARGEST MTRCONTINUOUSNONCOIN/DIVERSEKITCHEN EQUIP(125%)NONCONTINUOUS(100%)CALC. kVACONN. kVACONN. kVA CALC. kVA(50%>10)(125%)RECEPTACLESLIGHTINGBALANCED PHASE AMPERESPHASE BPHASE BALANCE PERCENT: PHASE A(125%)METERED DMND00000000001.22001.5200(N/A)0.10.1(N/A)(N/A)6.7515.2%185%1.321.62GATEWAY SIGNIRRIGATION CONTROLLERSPARESPARESPARESPARESPACESPACESPARESPARESPARESPARESPARESPARESPACESPACEL
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ALONDRA BLVDBELLFLOWER BLVDHARVARD STREETTSTOPSTOPSTOPUNION BANKRETAIL / FOODMC1MC1-113/4"C,2#12,1#12GND324"C.O. - SCEPRIMARYEXISTINGSCE VAULT#V54115734WP3/4"C,2#12,1#12GNDMC1-3KEYNOTESPROVIDE 120 VOLT, 1 PHASE POWER CONNECTION TONEW GATEWAY SIGN. COORDINATE EXACT EQUIPMENTLOCATION, CONDUIT ROUTING, AND TERMINATIONLOCATION WITH MANUFACTURERS SHOP DRAWING ANDEQUIPMENT INSTALLER PRIOR TO ROUGH-INPROVIDE NEW METERED PEDESTAL LOAD CENTER WITHNEMA-3R ENCLOSURE. CATALOG # EATON CMP4111 MCH-1OR APPROVED EQUAL.PROVIDE EXTERIOR METERED PEDESTAL WITH 4" TALLCONCRETE HOUSEKEEPING PADPROVIDE 120 VOLT POWER CONNECTION TO NEWPEDESTAL MOUNTED IRRIGATION CONTROLLER.COORDINATE EXACT EQUIPMENT LOCATION, CONDUITROUTING, AND TERMINATION LOCATION WITHMANUFACTURERS SHOP DRAWING AND EQUIPMENTINSTALLER PRIOR TO ROUGH-IN123GENERAL NOTES1. A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) FEET OF CLEAR, LEVELWORK SPACE IS REQUIRED IN FRONT OF ALLTERMINATION, METERING, AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT.2. SEE ESR-5 FOR METER-MOUNTING HEIGHTREQUIREMENTS. METER MOUNTING HEIGHT WILL BEMEASURED FROM THE STANDING AND WORKINGSPACE TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE METER(S)3. WHEN SERVICE EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED ON ANELEVATED PORTION OF THE FLOOR/GROUND, ORHOUSEKEEPING PAD, THE PAD SHALL BE FLUSH WITHAND EXTEND A MINIMUM OF THREE(3) FEET, THIS ISMEASURED FROM THE FRONT OF THE SERVICEEQUIPMENT OR THE OUTER DOOR(S) OF THESWITCHBOARD NEMA 3R ENCLOSURE WHENINSTALLED. IN NO CASE SHALL THE MAXIMUM METERHEIGHT OF SIX (6) FEET THREE (3) INCHES BEEXEEDED.4. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAR, AND LEVEL WORKINGAREA IN FRONT OF THE NEW OR EXISTING METERAND SERVICE EQUIPMENT, A CONCRETE SLAB OROTHER SUITABLE PERMANENT HARD SURFACE,ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY, MUST BE USED.5. FOR SWITCHBOARDS ABOVE 600V, FIVE-FOOTMINIMUM OF CLEAR AND LEVEL STANDING ANDWORKING SPACE IS REQUIRED IN THE FRONT, REAR,AND SIDE OF ANY SECTION WHERE SUCH PARTSUPPORTS OR PROVIDES ACCESS TO METERING,TESTING EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICE CABLETERMINATION SECTIONS.4L
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3916 Normal StreetSan Diego, CA 92103619.294.4477 www.ktua.comL02-PLANTING:CODESHRUBSDET . / SHTBOTANICAL NAMECOMMON NAMECONT / SPACINGMIN. HT.MIN. SPRD.REMARKSQTYRHA UMBN/L17 &P/L18RHAPHIOLEPISUMBELLATA 'MINOR'DWARF YEDDOHAWTHORN GULF GREEN5 GAL12" - 15"12" - 15"FULL AND BUSHY TO GROUND,GOOD COLOR33DIA HYBN/L17, O/L17& P/L18DIANELLA HYBRID DP401'CLARITY BLUE'-1 GAL @ 24" O.C.8" - 12"6" - 8"FULL CLUMPS, GOOD COLOR111TUL VION/L17, O/L17& P/L18TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA'SILVER LACE'VARIEGATED SOCIETYGARLIC1 GAL @ 24" O.C.6" - 8"4" - 8"FULL CLUMPS, GOOD COLOR180IRRIGATION:SYMBOLDET./SHTDESCRIPTIONMANUFACTURER/MODEL NO.REMARKS-POINT OF CONNECTION-APPROX. LOCATION SHOWN, FIELD VERIFYM/L16AUTOMATIC IRRIGATIONCONTROLLER ASSEMBLYRAIN BIRD ESP-8LXME, 8 STATION WITH LXMM AND LXMMPED WITHHUNTER SGMC MINI-CLIK RAIN SENSOR IN ENCLOSUREELECTRICAL SERVICE PROVIDED BY SIGNAGE CONTRACTOR. REFER ALSO TOSIGNAGE PLANS.-WATER METER (3/4")CITY TO PROVIDE PIPING BETWEEN METER AND BACKFLOWPREVENTERMETER AND SERVICE LINE TO BE PROVIDED BY AND INSTALLED BYBELLFLOWER-SOMERSET MUTUAL WATER CO.STD DWGW-13BACKFLOW PREVENTERWILKINS 825Y (3/4") WITH YS-100 WYE STRAINERINSTALL IN LOCATION APPROVED BY BELLFLOWER-SOMERSET MUTUAL WATER CO.D/L08BALL VALVE (MANIFOLDS)WATTS FBVSIZE PER LARGEST RCV IN MANIFOLDF/L09DRIP REMOTE CONTROL VALVEASSEMBLYRAINBIRD EFB-CP 1" WITH 1" PVC BALL VALVE AND PRB-QKCHK-100(5 - 20 GPM)APPROX. LOCATION SHOWN, FIELD VERIFYG/L10 &H/L11INLINE DRIP EMITTER TUBING(SUBSURFACE INSTALLATION)NETAFIM TLCV-06-18 (18)DRIPLINE LATERALS SPACED @ 18" APART, WITH EMITTERS OFFSET FORTRIANGULAR PATTERN, WITH TORO LOC-EZE FITTINGS.I/L12DRIP AIR / VACUUM RELIEF VALVENETAFIM TLAVRVINSTALL AT HIGHEST POINT OF DRIP ZONEJ/L13DRIP FLUSH VALVE (MANUAL OP.)BALL VALVE FLUSH ASSEMBLYINSTALL AT LOCATIONS NOTEDK/L14 & L/L15IRRIGATION MAINLINEPVC SCH 40 = 1-1/2" AND SMALLER WITH PVC SCH 40 FITTINGSSIZE PER PLANSK/L14 & L/L15IRRIGATION LATERAL LINEPVC SCH 40 WITH PVC SCH 40 FITTINGS1" & ABOVE ARE INDICATED ON THE PLAN, W/ ALL OTHERS 3/4" IN SIZE. SEE PLANSFOR SIZE.L/L15PIPE SLEEVEPVC SCH 40MIN. 2", TWICE THE DIA. OF PIPE SLEEVEDL/L15WIRE CONNECTORSPEARS DS-100 WITH DS-300 SEALANTFOR ALL BELOW GRADE WIRE SPLICESD (SIM.)/L08WIRE SPLICE BOXCARSON #910, GREENAT CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING WIRES, WITHIN NEW PLANTERLANDSCAPE LEGEND1-1/2"NO SYMBOL06/03/2022CONSTRUCTION: PAVING / SURFACES AND SITE FURNISHINGSKEYSYMBOLDET./SHTITEMDESCRIPTIONCOLOR / FINISHREMARKSSUPPLIERSA/L06D.G. PAVINGDECOMPOSED GRANITE PAVINGCOLOR: CALIFORNIA GOLDFINISH: STABILIZEDREFER TO DETAIL. SEE SPECIFICATIONS FORACCEPTABLE STABILIZER.SOUTHWEST BOULDER & STONEPHONE: (760) 497-2533B/L06CONCRETE MOWCURB6" WIDE CONCRETE MOW CURBCOLOR: NATURAL GREYFINISH: MEDIUM BROOM FINISHTOOL JOINTS AT +/-5' O.C., INSTALL EXPANSIONJOINTS AT 20' O.C.-C/L07BENCH ANDCONCRETE PAD58 SERIES STEEL BENCH (58-60WITH CENTER ARM REST) ON 8"THICK CONCRETE PADBENCH COLOR: BLACKCONC. COLOR: NATURAL GREYCONC. FIN.: MED. BROOM FIN.ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'SRECOMMENDATIONS. REFER TOSPECIFICATIONS.DUMOR, INC.PHONE: (800) 598-4018P-01P-02B-01NOTE: REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR BARK MULCH TYPE.06/03/2022L I CEN S
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STOP ALL WORK AND NOTIFY THE DESIGNER OF RECORD IMMEDIATELYIF A CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN SUCH OBSTACLES AND THE PROPOSED WORK. PROCEED IN SAMEMANNER IF ROCK LAYERS OR ANY OTHER CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED UNDERGROUND.PROCEED ONLY UPON DESIGNER AND /OR OWNER'S WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION.5.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT WILLFULLY INSTALL THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AS SHOWN ON THEDRAWINGS WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS IN THE FIELD THAT OBSTRUCTIONS, GRADE DIFFERENCES ORDIFFERENCES IN THE AREA DIMENSIONS EXIST. SUCH OBSTRUCTIONS OR DIFFERENCES SHALL BEBROUGHT PROMPTLY TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DESIGNER OF RECORD. SHOULD THECONTRACTOR NOT STOP ALL WORK AND FAIL TO NOTIFY THE DESIGNER OF RECORD OF ANYDISCREPANCIES, AND FAIL TO RECEIVE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION ON HOW TO PROCEED FROM THEDESIGNER AND/OR OWNER, THEN THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REVISIONSNECESSARY AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.6.EXISTING CONTROLLER IS HUNTER ICC-1600-M. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FORCOORDINATING AND VERIFYING EXISTING IRRIGATION CONTROLLER LOCATION, STATIONAVAILABILITY, CONTROL WIRE RUNS AND CONNECTIONS WITH THE OWNER.7.ALL CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE MANIFOLDED AND GROUPED IN GENERAL AREAS SHOWN ON PLAN.LOCATE WITHIN PLANTING MASS (NOT IN TURF). VALVES SHALL BE LOCATED IN PLANTING AREASAND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO WALKS, CURBS, OR PAVING AREAS AND SET AT RIGHT ANGLESTO EDGES. MANIFOLD PIPE AND BALL VALVE SIZES SHALL BE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THESIZE OF THE LARGEST REMOTE CONTROL VALVE IN THE MANIFOLD. ALL VALVE BOXES SHALL BESPACED WITH A 12" MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN VALVE BOXES AND 12" FROM EDGE OFPAVEMENT.CONSTRUCTION:1.THIS CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE WAS COMPILED USING EXISTING INFORMATION DOCUMENTED BYTHE CITY, AND THEREFORE MUST BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR. PRIOR TOBIDDING, THE CONTRACTOR IS TO CONFIRM CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD AFFECTING THECOMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK AND REPORT DISCREPANCIES TO THE OWNER/LANDSCAPEARCHITECT PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION. BID SUBMISSION SHALL BE EVIDENCE BIDDER HAS MADESUCH EXAMINATION AND IS SATISFIED AS TO THE CONDITIONS TO BE ENCOUNTERED INPERFORMING THE WORK AND AS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONTRACT.2.PROTECT EXISTING UTILITIES, CURBS AND GUTTERS, LIGHTS, SIGNS, CATCH BASINS, STREETIMPROVEMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION. ANY DAMAGED ITEMS SHALL BE REPLACED TO MATCHEXISTING AT CONTRACTOR'S OWN EXPENSE.3.ALL EXISTING PAVING TO REMAIN SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE. ANY PAVING SURFACEDAMAGED SHALL BE REPLACED WITH MATCHING. REPLACEMENT AT THE CONTRACTOR'S OWNEXPENSE.4.ALL EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN IN PLACE SHALL BE LABELED AND PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE ASSPECIFIED. ALL TREE ROOTS LARGER THAN 2" IN DIAMETER SHALL BE LEFT IN PLACE AND ALL NEWCONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PERFORMED AROUND ROOTS. PRUNE ROOTS AND TREE CANOPIES ASNECESSARY.5.CONTRACTOR SHALL LAY OUT AND FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS OF SITE ELEMENTS AND ALLRELATED WORK PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. ANY DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THEATTENTION OF THE OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTRESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE FIELD.6.WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALING OF DRAWINGS. ANGLES ARE AT 90DEGREES UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.7.WHERE CONFLICTS OCCUR BETWEEN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES, DRAWINGS AND ACTUALFIELD CONDITIONS, NOTIFY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR CLARIFICATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDENOTIFICATION MAY MAKE CONTRACTOR LIABLE FOR COSTS INCURRED TO RECTIFY THEDISCREPANCY.8.CONTRACTOR TO CONSULT WITH THE PROJECT'S SITE SUPERINTENDENT, APPROPRIATEAGENCIES, DIG ALERT, AND DRAWINGS TO VERIFY LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, PIPESAND RELATED STRUCTURES. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS INCURRED DUE TO DAMAGE OF THEUTILITIES, PIPES OR STRUCTURES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR IF PROPERVERIFICATION WAS NOT PERFORMED.9.CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT WILLFULLY PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS WHEN IT ISOBVIOUS THAT UNKNOWN OBSTRUCTIONS AND GRADE DIFFERENCES EXIST THAT MAY NOT HAVEBEEN KNOWN DURING THE DESIGN PROCESS. CONTRACTOR SHALL BRING SUCH CONDITIONS TOATTENTION OF OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR RESOLUTION. CONTRACTOR TOASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS INCURRED AND REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS DUE TOLACK OF PROVIDING SUCH NOTIFICATION.10.GRADE ALL HARDSCAPE TO SLOPE TO DRAIN.11.FIELD VERIFY VERTICAL CONTROLS OF ALL CONSTRUCTION FEATURES AS SHOWN ON THECONSTRUCTION PLANS PRIOR TO POURING CONCRETE FLATWORK.12.ENSURE THAT FINISHED GRADES HAVE BEEN SET CORRECTLY PRIOR TO INSTALLING PAVING,CURBS AND OTHER STRUCTURES.13.ENSURE THAT DRAIN LINES, IRRIGATION LATERAL AND MAINLINES, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SLEEVES,ETC., ARE IN PLACE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF PAVING AND CURBS.LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES06/03/202206/03/2022L I CEN S
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3916 Normal StreetSan Diego, CA 92103619.294.4477 www.ktua.comL04-IRRIGATION: (CONTINUED)8.IRRIGATION LINES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN LANDSCAPE AREAS WHEREVER POSSIBLE AND WITHIN12" OF LANDSCAPE AREA EDGES UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE.9.ALL PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL BE SOLVENT WELD TYPE USING PRIMER AND SOLVENT CEMENT,UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THESE PLANS.10. ALL LATERAL LINE ENDS SHALL BE SIZED 3/4" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.11.ALL IRRIGATION LINES UNDER PAVING SHALL BE SLEEVED WITH PVC SCH 40 PIPE. SLEEVE SHALLBE A MINIMUM 2 TIMES THE DIAMETER OF PIPE TO BE SLEEVED (2" MIN. DIA.).12.ALL CONTROL WIRES UNDER PAVING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN PVC SCH 40 GRAY ELECTRICALCONDUIT AT LEAST 2 TIMES THE DIAMETER OF WIRE BUNDLE. KEEP SEPARATE FROM WATER LINESLEEVES AS INDICATED ON PLANS. WIRE CONDUIT SHALL BE A MIN. 2" DIAMETER, UNLESSOTHERWISE NOTED.13.WIRE COLOR SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: A) CONTROL VALVE: MATCH EXISTING. B) ALL SPARE WIRES: MATCH EXISTING.14.REFER TO THE DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.15.ALL PLANTINGS SHALL BE FULLY WATERED IN UPON PLANTING. DO NOT RELY SOLELY UPON THEAUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM. UTILIZE SUPPLEMENTAL HOSE WATERING AS REQUIRED,INITIALLY AND DURING THE PLANT ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD, AND AS DIRECTED ON PLANS TOENSURE ALL PLANTINGS RECEIVE ADEQUATE WATER TO THE ENTIRE ROOT ZONE.16.IRRIGATION ON SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED PER THE LATESTCURRENT LANDSCAPE WATERING RESTRICTIONS AND LOCAL ORDINANCES.17.IRRIGATION: AN AUTOMATIC, ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL BEPROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LDC 142.0403(C) FOR PROPER IRRIGATION, DEVELOPMENT, ANDMAINTENANCE OF THE VEGETATION IN A HEALTHY, DISEASE-RESISTANT CONDITION. THE DESIGNOF THE SYSTEM SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR THE VEGETATION SELECTED.18.EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE TESTED FOR OPERATIONFROM THE CONTROLLER WITH THE OWNER PRESENT.PLANTING:1.ALL FINISH GRADING AND LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE PROJECT DRAWINGS, DETAILS, AND PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. REFER TO PROJECTSPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL PLANTING REQUIREMENTS.2.SEE PLANTING DETAILS. SEE LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND COORDINATION OF ALLDRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTORSHALL INFORM THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY OFANY CHANGED CONDITIONS WHICH OCCUR ON PROJECT SITE WHICH ARE NOT REFLECTED ONPLANS.4.REMOVE ALL WEEDS, DEBRIS, AND ROCKS LARGER THAN ONE-HALF-INCH (1/2") FROM ALL PLANTINGAREAS, AND DISPOSE OF LEGALLY AND APPROPRIATELY OFF-SITE.LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES (CONTINUED)06/03/2022PLANTING: (CONTINUED)5.FINISH GRADE OF SOIL SHALL BE THREE-INCHES (3") BELOW ADJACENT FINISH PAVING SURFACEOR CURB IN SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER AREAS.6.CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL A THREE-INCH (3") LAYER OF BARK MULCH IN ALL SHRUB ANDGROUNDCOVER AREAS WITH SLOPES LESS THAN 3:1 GRADIENT. SUBMIT SAMPLE FOR APPROVALBY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS.7.ALL SLOPES 2:1 OR GREATER ARE TO BE STABILIZED WITH JUTE MESH PRIOR TO PLANTING. REFERTO SPECIFICATIONS.8.CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY OF ANYPLANT MATERIAL WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR IS IN POOR CONDITION. THE OWNER'SREPRESENTATIVE SHALL DETERMINE ACCEPTABILITY OF SUBJECT PLANT MATERIAL.9.PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE INSPECTED BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE PLANTING.PLANT MATERIAL MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY TIME BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE DUE TOPOOR CONDITION, FORM, OR DAMAGE PRIOR TO, DURING, OR AFTER THE PLANTING PROCESS.10.AT LEAST ONE PLANT OF EACH SPECIES DELIVERED TO THE SITE SHALL HAVE AN IDENTIFICATIONTAG FROM THE SUPPLYING NURSERY SHOWING BOTH COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.11.THE PLANTING PLANS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC. PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE SPOTTED AS SHOWN ONTHE DRAWINGS. TREE LOCATIONS ARE TO BE APPROVED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIORTO THE EXCAVATION OF PLANTING PITS AND REMOVAL FROM CONTAINERS. FINAL LAYOUT OF ALLOTHER PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE APPROVED IN THE FIELD BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVEOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO PLANTING.12.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL PLANT COUNTS AND SQUAREFOOTAGES.13.CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING PLANT MATERIALS SUFFICIENT TO COVER AREASSHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS AT THE SPECIFIED SPACING.14.CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN AGRICULTURAL SUITABILITY AND FERTILITY ANALYSIS REPORT, ASNOTED IN THE PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS, TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND THE OWNER'SREPRESENTATIVE FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ANY PLANTING WORK OR SOIL AMENDMENTINCORPORATION. THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SOILS ANALYSIS REPORT FOR TOPSOILAMENDMENT AND BACKFILL MIX AMENDMENT SHALL SUPERSEDE THE RECOMMENDATIONS LISTEDIN THE SPECIFICATIONS.15.CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE LANDSCAPE WORK WITH THE WORK OF OTHER TRADES ANDPROFESSIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE DURING THE COURSE OFCONSTRUCTION.06/03/2022L I CEN S
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JP WHALEN 5175Renewal DateDateSignature09/30/2022TREE PROTECTION NOTES: (CONTINUED)A.CONSTRUCTION SHALL AVOID UNNECESSARY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE DRIPLINE OF ALL TREES.B.FINES SHALL BE ASSESSED TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS FOUND TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEILLEGAL REMOVAL OR DAMAGE OF PROTECTED TREES.C.IF ANY OF THE TREES TO REMAIN AND BE PROTECTED ARE REMOVED, CONTRACTOR SHALLREPLACE ANY OF THE TREES WITH A MINIMUM 24" BOX TREE WITH SPECIES PERRECOMMENDATION OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT."2.ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY TO TREES SHALL BE REPORTED WITHIN 24 HOURS TO THE OWNER BY THECONTRACTOR.3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MAINTAININGTHE TREE PROTECTION ZONE AS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS DURING THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTIONPERIOD. EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN ON SITE WITHIN THE AREA OF WORK WILL BE PROTECTED INPLACE VIA THE FOLLOWING METHODS:A.STAKE THE COMPLETE DRIP LINE.B.ROOTS SHALL BE CLEANLY CUT BACK APPROXIMATELY 6" FROM THE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE,UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY A CERTIFIED CONSULTING ARBORIST.C.INSTALL A TEMPORARY 6-FT HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE AROUND THE IDENTIFIED DRIPLINE,UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY A CERTIFIED CONSULTING ARBORIST.D.ATTACH AN ORANGE OR YELLOW PROTECTIVE FENCE (MIN. 3' HIGH) TO THE CHAIN LINK FENCE.E.WHEN AREAS UNDER THE TREE CANOPY CANNOT BE FENCED, ANOTHER METHOD SHALL BEREQUIRED, AS RECOMMENDED BY A CERTIFIED CONSULTING ARBORIST.F.POST "KEEP OUT" SIGNS IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH TO THE CHAIN LINK FENCE.G.SUBMIT A TREE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PREPARED BY THE CONTRACTOR.H.IF A TREE IS ADJACENT TO OR IN THE IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY TO A GRADE SLOPE OF 8% (23DEGREES) OR MORE, PROVIDE ADEQUATE EROSION CONTROL (IE: JUTE MATTING OR EQUAL)WITHIN THE TREE PROTECTION ZONE.I.STOCKPILING, TOPSOIL DISTURBANCE, VEHICLE USE, AND MATERIAL STORAGE OF ANY KIND ISPROHIBITED WITHIN THE DRIP LINE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.J.A TREE WATERING SCHEDULE WILL BE MAINTAINED AND DOCUMENTED DURING CONSTRUCTION.K.ALL DAMAGED TREES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF EQUAL OR GREATER SIZE.L.PRUNING FOR VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF BUILDINGS, TRAFFIC, AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTSHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED CONSULTING ARBORIST ONLY.M.THE EXISTING GRADE SHALL NOT BE DISTURBED UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THEOWNER.N.ROOT SYSTEMS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM FLOODING, EROSION, CHEMICAL SPILLS, ANDEXCESSIVE VARIATIONS IN SOIL MOISTURE BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY.4.TREE PRUNING OR PRUNING OF ROOTS LARGER THAN 2" DIAMETER WILL ONLY OCCUR UNDER THEGUIDANCE OF A CERTIFIED CONSULTING ARBORIST WITH WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE OWNER.5.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY IN WRITING TO THE OWNER WHEN THETREE PROTECTION ZONE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.6.ANY MODIFICATIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE APPROVED TREEPROTECTION ZONE SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHADEQUATE INFORMATION TO THE OWNER FOR APPROVAL.TREE PROTECTION NOTES:1.THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE TO ALL EXISTING TREES TO REMAINWITHIN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE PROJECT BOUNDARY.-208-
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2022, Special Meeting of the City Council.
DATE: September 12, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
None
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the August 24, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Minutes of the August 24, 2022, Special Meeting… .................... ………………………… 2
1 MINUTES
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022, 10:00 A.M.
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OPEN SESSION/CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Chambers was open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it was strongly recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.
OPEN SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Special Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2 ROLL CALL
The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Dan Koops
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to excuse the absence of Council Member Victor A. Sanchez.
Staff Participants:
Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager / Director of Public Works Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer Poole-Eidd, Management Assistant
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3 INVOCATION
Mayor Ray Dunton offered the Invocation.
4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks and Recreation P.J. Mellana led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the 24th Annual Bellflower Car Show to be held on September 24, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the 2022 Bellflower State of the City Presentation to be held on October 6, 2022.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the Metropolitan Water District’s request to Los Angeles County residents to suspend outdoor watering from September 6th – 20th.
Council Member Hamada provided details relative to The Fair Housing Foundation’s Virtual Fair Housing Workshop via Zoom to be held on August 30, 2022.
6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments.
7 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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None
8 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
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9 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to adopt 1) Resolution No. 22-50 - A Resolution providing for the appointment to the office of Council Member District 3 that was scheduled for election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and 2) Resolution No. 22-51 – A Resolution cancelling the General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for Council Member District 3, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229.
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City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
City Clerk Ochiqui 1) provided a brief verbal presentation of the Staff Report; 2) stated that supplemental material was distributed prior to the meeting and made available to the public to clarify the beginning and end of terms of office.
It was moved by Council Member Hamada, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt resolution Nos. 22-50 and 22-51:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
ABSENT: Council Member - Sanchez
10 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Koops requested Item 10-J (City Project No. 21/22-03) be pulled for comment only; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested Item 10-G (License Agreement File No. 943 Greencore EV Services) be pulled for comment only.
With regard to Item 10-J, at the request of Council Member Koops, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Gorecki 1) stated that the design-build process had many advantages, but disadvantages as well, such as the inability to pick detailed items; 2) stated that after the Mayne Events Center was completed, it became clear that the system was not user-friendly; 3) explained that the redesigned system was more user-friendly and copied a system similar to the cities of Lakewood and Paramount, which are also familiar to the rental operator, TGIS Catering Services, Inc; 4) added that the change order was due to the installation of separate podiums, which included utilizing the floor plugs and tablet that could remember the audio and video settings; and 5) stated that the new system was already operating and ready for Bellflower’s State of the City event.
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10 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
With regard to Item 10-G (License Agreement File No. 943 Greencore EV Services), Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines 1) commended staff for taking the lead with this project and installing additional charging stations throughout City parking, in addition to those already currently available in the Civic Center parking structure; and 2) expressed that with the issues of global warming, projects like these were the wave of the future.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to approve the actions sti pulated on the Consent Calendar:
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file Warrant Register No. 23-022, dated August 24, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 23-022.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of July 2022.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer’s Report.
C Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.9, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to receive payment of the City’s portion of transit fund allocations for collecting and reporting data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2020.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding File No. 21.9, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the LACMTA.
D Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22 -49 – A Resolution approving salary adjustments (Exhibit A) and implementing the personnel adjustments outlined in Resolution No. 22-35 for the transfer of Code Enforcement to the Public Safety Department, effective August 27, 2022.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-49, approving the attached salary plan adjustments and authorizing the City Manager to implement the Plan as appropriate.
E Consideration and possible action to receive and file the Municipal Water System’s 2021 Consumer Confidence Report._________________________ Action: Received and filed the 2021 Consumer Confidence Report.
F Consideration and possible action to receive and file Lease Agreement File No. 942 with Louis Sciarrotta for lease of property at 16552 Bellflower Boulevard, identified as Kiosk B. ________________________________ Action: Received and filed Agreement File No. 942.
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10 CONSENT CALENDAR – Continued
G Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute License Agreement File No. 943, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between Greencore EV Services, LLC and the City of Bellflower, regarding the use of a portion of the City-owned parking lot at 16600 Civic Center Drive to construct an 8-stall electric vehicle (EV) charging station.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute License Agreement File No. 943, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H Consideration and possible action to approve Mayor Dunton’s reappointment of Robert “Bob” Wilson to the Bellflower Unified School District’s Citizens’ Task Force for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Action: Approved Mayor Dunton’s reappointment of Robert “Bob ” Wilson to the Bellflower Unified School District’s Citizens’ Task Force for the 2022-2023 School Year.
I Consideration and possible action to approve CR&R Incorporated’s 2022 annual rate adjustment request for solid waste collection services.
Action: Approved CR&R’s 2022 annual rate adjustment request.
J Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Contract for City Project No. 21/22-03, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with VIDIFLO, LLC, for additional audio/video equipment for The Mayne Events Center Audio/Video System Upgrade.
Action: Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Contract with VIDIFLO for City Project No. 21/22-03, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
K Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2022, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Action: Approved the August 8, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
11 COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Council Member Hamada, Council Member Koops and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested that staff provide a presentation at a future date in order to showcase the Butterfly Garden.
Council Member Hamada detailed his attendance at the Downey Pride Picnic which honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard who will be retiring from public office and requested that she be recognized by the City by the end of the year, noting that she served the Bellflower community well. 6 Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Minutes Item No. 12 August 24, 2022 Page 6 of 6
12 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Manager Stewart read the title of the Closed Session item.
There being no one in attendance wishing to provide public comments, without objection, Mayor Dunton recessed the Meeting at 10:26 a.m. to a Closed Session regarding:
A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(4). Number of Cases: Two.
Potential defendants and properties listed below (not required by applicable law; voluntarily disclosed):
1. Old West Transport, Inc. and Eitan Sharaf (9301-9111 Artesia Boulevard); and
2. J&A Grease and Ricardo Becerra Vazquez.
For the record, Closed Session adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
13 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
Mayor Dunton reconvened the meeting at 11:17 a.m. with Council Members Koops, Council Member Hamada, and Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines present. For the record there was no reportable action.
14 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 11:17 a.m.
Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
Attest:
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Approved: September 12, 2022
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve the In-Home Broadband Access Program Policies and Procedures.
DATE: September 12, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its December 9, 2021 regular meeting, the City Council approved a $1 million allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFRF) Funds for 10,000 In-Home Wireless Access Points. In conjunction with the Citywide Wireless Broadband project, this program will provide low-income Bellflower households with free, in-home wireless broadband access units to close the digital divide.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Approve the In-Home Broadband Access Program policies and procedures; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City received a total of $21.5 million in SLFRF funds through the American Rescue Plan Act to be spent on eligible uses. $1 million was allocated to provide in-home broadband modems to income qualified households in Account #920-44104-8020-COR / PO #800020005.
DISCUSSION
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act became effective which includes unprecedented assistance to local governments through SLFRF. The City of Bellflower was allocated $21.5 million total in SLFRF funds. These funds are implemented and administered by the U.S. Treasury Department through the Final Rule released in January 2022. SLFRF funds can be used for costs incurred beginning on March 3, 2021. The funds must be obligated by December 2024 and spent by December 2026.
The City can spend SLFRF funds in several statutory categories, including by responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative impacts, assisting essential workers, replacing lost revenues, and making needed investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
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Staff Report – In-Home Broadband Access Program Policies and Procedures September 12, 2022
DISCUSSION – Continued
On December 9, 2021, the City Council approved a $1 million allocation of SLFRF funds towards In-Home Wireless Broadband Access Points under the allowable expenditure category for broadband infrastructure investments. The $1 million allocation will provide 10,000 access points.
In conjunction with Bellflower Connect, the City’s new community broadband network that is expected to provide free, wireless broadband access all over Bellflower, the In-Home Broadband Access Program will provide eligible households with modems that will amplify the outdoor wireless signal from the Bellflower Connect network into their homes. This will give eligible households a free, high-speed internet connection at no additional cost. The modems are designed to provide a wireless connection that reliably delivers a base minimum of 100 Mbps of download speed and 20 Mbps of upload speed, with greater speeds achieved as the Bellflower Connect network is fully built out.
The City partnered with ICC Networking to provide a level of service that will compare to the high-speed and reliability of major internet carriers.
The attached program guidelines were drafted using the most recent guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department on eligibility standards and criteria for this use of funds. Applications will be available both online and as a paper application. It will also be available in English and Spanish. City staff will promote the program and accept and review applications from Bellflower households as soon as the Bellflower Connect network is installed in and around Downtown Bellflower. This first phase of Bellflower Connect is expected to be completed by October 1, 2022. The online application and updates about the program will be available at www.bellflower.org/connect .
The City will research the possibility of providing a purchase option for the modems that would be available for households interested in taking part in the service, but who do not fit in the eligibility criteria. Additionally, the City will consider potentially expanding the eligibility categories for the In-Home Broadband Access Program if there are not enough applicant households for the modems that are available.
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City of Bellflower
In-Home Broadband Access
Program Policies and Procedures
I. INTRODUCTION
Overview
The City of Bellflower’s In-Home Broadband Access Program (the “program”) provides wireless internet coverage to eligible Bellflower households at no-cost. The program will supply qualified Bellflower households with broadband access modems that will amplify the wireless signal from the “Bellflower Connect” network into their homes.
The program is funded by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program (SLFRF), part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The purpose of these administrative policies and procedures (“AP&P”) is to establish requirements for implementing the program in a manner consistent with applicable law.
II. ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility Criteria
To enroll in the program, an applicant must be part of a qualified household (see below). A “household” constitutes all persons occupying a housing unit.
The City will assign only one broadband access modem per household.
Applicants must reside in a single-family, multi-unit, or mobile home property located within Bellflower’s city limits and meet at least ONE of the following criteria:
1. Reside in a federally designated qualified census tract which is defined as
“any census tract which is designated by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and, for the most recent year for which census data are available on household income in such tract, either in which 50 percent or more of the households have an income which is less than 60 percent of the area median gross income for such year or which has a poverty rate of at least 25 percent. If the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development determines that sufficient data for any period are not available to apply this clause on the basis of census tracts, such Secretary shall apply this clause for such period on the basis of enumeration districts.” (see 26 U.S.C. § 42); OR
2. Have at least one household member who participates in one or more specific State or Federal assistance programs (see Page 4 for more details); OR
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3. Have an annual household income that does not exceed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) established “Moderate Income” limits for households of 1-3 persons or does not exceed the “Moderate Income” limit of the Federal Poverty Guide for households of 4-8 persons (see Income Limits Table in Exhibit B for more details).
III. APPLICATIONS
Application Process
Any person who wishes to participate in the program must complete an online application form.
As a reasonable accommodation, applicants may also apply using a paper version of the application. All required information must be filled out before the City will accept the application.
The applicant will also be required to provide copies of any required supporting documentation as described in these AP&P to verify eligibility.
Required Applicant Submittal Documentation
To be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following to the Economic Development Director, or designee (the “Director”):
• A complete program application in a form approved by the Director; • A copy of a government-issued photo identification of the applicant; and • Copies of any required supporting documentation as described in these AP&P to verify eligibility.
A completed program application and any required supporting documentation must be submitted by the applicant to be considered for assistance. Failure to submit a complete application and any required supporting documentation may result in an application being denied.
Completing the Application Process
If the City determines that the applicant is qualified, the City may enroll the applicant into the program. The City will not require a reexamination of eligibility if the applicant’s household circumstances change after enrollment into the program.
File Documentation
The City will document the qualification method used (i.e., qualified census tract, program- based, income-based) and how any figures used in income calculations were determined. All verification attempts, information obtained, and decisions reached during the verification process will be recorded in the participant’s file in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the City followed the verification policies set forth in these AP&P.
Broadband Equipment Distribution & Support
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Persons admitted into the program will be notified and invited to pick up available equipment at a designated location in Bellflower. Upon arrival, applicants will be asked to provide photo identification and to sign a receipt for the equipment. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities who are unable to travel to the designated location to pick up equipment.
The City will make every reasonable effort to supply persons in the program with a wireless modem in a timely manner. The availability and timeliness of delivery is dependent upon City’s private partner; the City does not guarantee that qualified applicants will receive a wireless modem.
If equipment is not immediately available, the City will place qualified applicants on a waiting list.
Persons notified regarding the availability of equipment or service under the program will be prioritized based upon their placement on the waiting list. Thereafter, the City will reserve equipment or service for qualified persons not more than five business days after they are notified. After the expiration of such time, equipment and services will be provided on a “first come first serve” basis, dependent upon a person’s placement upon the waiting list.
The City’s private partner, ICC Networking (ICCN), will provide installation instructions and technical support for broadband equipment.
IV. VERIFICATION
Residency Verification
The City requires at least one of the following types of documents to verify residency: a government-issued photo identification; rental agreements or leases; cancelled rent checks; rent payment receipts; utility bills; employer or agency records; voter registration records; vehicle registration; or income tax documents. In most cases, a copy of a government-issued photo identification will suffice. Other documentation may be required only to the extent necessary to verify the applicant’s status as a resident.
Census Tract Based Qualification Method
If an applicant’s household qualifies for the program based on a Qualified Census Tract (QCT), the City will verify that the applicant’s address is located within one of the census tracts in Bellflower designated by HUD as a QCT.
As of January 1, 2022, the QCTs in Bellflower are census tracts 5541.01 and 5541.05. A map of these QCTs is in Exhibit A. No further documentation is required from applicants residing in a QCT other than a completed program application and a government-issued photo identification, or other acceptable document, that verifies the applicant’s home address.
Program-Based Qualification Method
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If an applicant does not already meet the eligibility criteria by residing in a QCT, an applicant household may qualify for the program at no-cost if at least one person in the applicant’s household currently participates in one or more State or Federal assistance programs that are listed below. Documentation is required to demonstrate participation in such assistance programs. In most cases, this would include a letter or a government agency record that verifies participation in that program or attendance at a Title I school.
Applicants can qualify for the program based on participation in one or more of the following public assistance programs:
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Childcare Subsidies through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program • Medi-Cal/Medicaid
• National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), for affordable housing programs only • Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for affordable housing programs only • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• CalFresh/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast (SBP) programs • Medicare Part D Low-income Subsidies
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Head Start and/or Early Head Start
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) • Section 8 Vouchers
• Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Pell Grant
• Title I Schools
Income-Based Qualification Method
If an applicant household does not already meet the eligibility criteria by residing in a QCT or by participating in a specified public assistance program, then it may qualify based on annual household income.
Household income eligibility is based on the following two factors: (a) the total number of persons residing in the household; and (b) the total amount of the annual household income.
Income of Household Members
A Household is defined as all the persons who occupy a housing unit. Therefore, household member information must include, at a minimum, the following:
1) Full names and ages of all family members as well as any unrelated persons living in the residence.
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2) Signature of the primary applicant(s), certifying under penalty of perjury that the information provided related to the annual household income and members is correct.
Annual Income
Annual Income is defined as the total gross amount of income received from all sources by all adult individuals of the household who have earned or received income during a 12-month period. Additional information on household income is provided in TYPES OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME section below. Based on applicant information provided, staff will calculate household income to determine applicant eligibility.
To determine program eligibility, all sources of annual income for each household member over the age of 18 and the exact amounts earned from each income source must be accurately documented. The primary applicant(s) is/are also required to certify by signature that the information provided regarding household members is correct under penalty of perjury.
Applicants that qualify based on income must have an annual household income that does not exceed the HUD established “Moderate Income” limits for households of 1-3 persons or does not exceed the “Moderate Income” limit of the Federal Poverty Guide for households of 4-8 persons. These limits may be adjusted annually. The City will use the most updated guidance from the U.S. Treasury in determining income limits. The income limits for 2021 are listed in Exhibit B for illustrative purposes.
Types of Household Income
The following is a list of the types of common household income and the kinds of documentation required for verification. This is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of possible income sources, but only those common sources. However, all applicant income sources must be clearly identified and documented in the application submittal.
A. Wage/Salary Income: Documentation of income must be obtained from at least two sources. For example, the first source can be paycheck stubs and the second source can be a Federal income tax return. The documentation must be properly labeled and compiled in the applicant’s case file in a readable format. Acceptable sources of income documentation include the following:
• Copies of all paycheck stubs from the three months before filing an application; AND • Federal income tax return for the most recent tax year; OR • Most recent federal income tax return AND most recent W-2 forms (if the most recent year return was not yet filed).
B. Self-Employment: Any income from an adult household member who is self-employed must be documented and verified from at least one of the following sources:
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• An affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the applicant that includes the name of the household member who is self-employed, the name of the business, and the prior year’s estimated annual income.
C. Pension Income: Pension Income must be verified from at least one of the following sources:
• A copy of the pension award letter; OR
• Copies of the applicant's three most recent payment stubs verifying benefit amount; OR
• A copy of the applicant's bank statement demonstrating that the award check was directly deposited into the applicant's account.
D. Personal Interest: Personal interest from savings accounts or dividends from financial investments must be identified and documented as earned income. Adequate verification may include:
• Federal income tax return; OR
• Copies of bank statements; OR
• All pages of investment statements indicating the amount of dividends earned.
E. Alimony/Child Support: Income received from alimony and/or child support payments must be documented and verified from at least one of the following sources:
• A copy of applicant's weekly or monthly check; OR
• A copy of a separation or settlement agreement or a divorce decree from a court establishing payments; OR
• An affidavit, signed by the applicant, certifying to the amount of child support received.
F. In-Home Supportive Services: Income earned by a caregiver/caretaker providing in- home supportive services for a different household must be documented through copies of the three most recent paycheck stubs, to establish the monthly income.
G. Rental Income: Income received from rental property must be documented as earned income and must be verified from at least two of the following sources:
• A copy of the property rental agreement signed by current tenant stating monthly rent;
• A copy of recent rent check;
• A copy of the applicant's income tax return declaring earned rental income which may not be older than one year.
• Proof of Rent Receipt.
H. No Income: Should an adult member of the household (18 years and older) have no income to report, documentation to be submitted may include:
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• A self-certification signed under penalty of perjury by the household member declaring he/she does not earn income that can be contributed to the household.
The calculation of gross annual income does not include the following:
• Income from Children, which is income from the employment of children (including foster children) under the age of 18 years.
• Payments Received for the Care of Foster Children, including foster adults (usually persons with disabilities, unrelated to the family, who are unable to live alone).
• Lump-Sum Payments, including additions to family assets, such as inheritances, insurance payments (e.g., health and accident insurance, and worker’s compensation), capital gains, and settlement for personal or property losses.
• Reimbursement for Medical Costs, including all payments received by the family that are specifically for, or in reimbursement of, medical expenses for any family member.
• Live-in Aide, including the income of a live-in aide employed because of a medical condition or disability of a family member. A live-in aide is determined to be essential to the care and well-being of the person, not obligated for the support of the person, and would not be living in the unit except to provide the necessary supportive services.
• Education Assistance, including the full amount of educational scholarships paid directly to the student or to the educational institution, and Government funds paid to a veteran for tuition fees, books, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses of the student. Any amount of such scholarship or payment to a veteran not used for the above purposes that is available for subsistence is to be included in income.
• Armed Forces (Special Pay), specifically special pay to a family member serving in the Armed Forces who is exposed to hostile fire.
• Government Programs, including the following:
o Amounts received under training programs funded by HUD and earnings and benefits from participation in qualifying State or local employment training programs (including training programs not affiliated with a local government). o Amounts received by a disabled person that are disregarded for a limited time for purposes of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefits, because they are set aside for use under a Plan to Attain Self-Sufficiency (PASS).
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o Amounts received by a participant in other publicly-assisted programs, which are specifically for or in reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred (special equipment, clothing, transportation, child care, etc.) and made solely to allow participation in a specific program.
o Amounts specifically excluded by any other Federal statute from consideration as income for purposes of determining eligibility or benefits under a category of assistance programs that includes assistance under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
o Amounts paid by a State agency to a family with a member who has a developmental disability and is living at home to offset the cost of services and equipment needed to keep the developmentally disabled family member living at home.
• Temporary Income, considered temporary, nonrecurring, or sporadic in nature (including gifts).
• Income of Full-Time Students, earnings in excess of $480 for each full-time student 18 years old or older attending school or vocational training (excluding the head of household and spouse).
• Property Tax Refunds, including amounts received by the family in the form of refunds or rebates under State or local law for property taxes paid on the dwelling of the unit.
• Adoption Assistance Payments, in excess of $480 per adopted child.
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EXHIBIT A
Map of Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) in Bellflower
Qualified Census Tracts 5541.01 and 5541.05 are shaded in the map above.
Source: www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/qct.html
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EXHIBIT B
2021 Low- And Moderate-Income Eligibility
Applicable Income Limits IN BOLD Below Per Household Size*
Federal Poverty Guideline
Calculation Area Median Income (AMI) Calculation
Household
Size
2021
Federal
Poverty
Guidelines
Moderate
Income
Low
Income
50%
AMI
Moderate
65% Threshold
(1.3 X 50%
AMI)
Low Income
40%
Threshold
(0.8 X 50%
AMI)
1 $12,880 $38,640 $23,828 $41,400 $53,820 $33,120
2 $17,420 $52,260 $32,227 $47,300 $61,490 $37,840
3 $21,960 $65,880 $40,626 $53,200 $69,160 $42,560
4 $26,500 $79,500 $49,025 $59,100 $76,830 $47,280
5 $31,040 $93,120 $57,424 $63,850 $83,005 $51,080
6 $35,580 $106,740 $65,823 $68,600 $89,180 $54,880
7 $40,120 $120,360 $74,222 $73,300 $95,290 $58,640
8 $44,660 $133,980 $82,621 $78,050 $101,465 $62,440
* These limits may be adjusted annually by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Source: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and- tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-funds
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Bernardo Iniguez, Public Works Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-54 – A Resolution adopted pursuant to Public Contract Code § 20168 finding that an emergency exists within the City and authorizing contracting without the need for bidding pursuant to § 22050 and Bellflower Municipal Code Chapter 2.20 for the repairs to the light fixtures at the West Branch Greenway Multi-Modal Transportation Corridor (the “Bike Trail”) due to wire theft and finding that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act as an emergency project.
DATE: September 12, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On and after September 25, 2021, over 20,000 lineal feet of copper wire was stolen from the Bike Trail light fixtures, causing darkness at night due to the loss of power to those light fixtures. This created a condition of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property. The City Manager then declared an emergency and authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to undertake all actions required to restore the lights on the Bike Trail. The attached Resolution will ratify the City Manager’s administrative declaration of an emergency and authorize contracting without the need for bidding.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-54;
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Luster Electric Inc. (Luster); or
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Measure R Fund 125 has sufficient funds to provide for the cost of electrical repairs which is estimated at $120,000.
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Staff Report – Resolution Ratifying Declaration of Emergency for Repairs to the Bike Trail Light Fixtures
September 12, 2022
BACKGROUND
On and after September 25, 2021, over 20,000 lineal feet of copper wire was stolen from the Bike Trail light fixtures, causing darkness at night due to the loss of power to those light fixtures. Ordinarily, the Public Contract Code (“PCC”) § 22034 allows the City to authorize the City Manager to approve projects and to bypass bidding for projects less than $60,000; allows the City Council to award contracts through informal bidding for projects between $60,000 and $200,000; and requires formal bidding procedures for any project over $200,000. However, PCC § 20168 allows the City Council to adopt a resolution by four-fifths vote “declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health or property.” Pursuant to this section and PCC § 22050, the City Council may bypass bidding requirements ordinarily required under the PCC. An “emergency” is defined as “a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services.”
Here, there was an imminent danger to public health and safety due to the loss of power to the light fixtures at the Bike Trail. While most of the emergency repair work was authorized by the City Manager utilizing emergency powers delegated to him via the COVID-19 Pandemic local emergency, the City Manager nevertheless declared an emergency to exist as of December 2, 2021, and authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to restore the lights on the Bike Trail without the need for public bidding, pursuant to PCC § 22050 and BMC Chapter 2.20.
Public Works staff directed Luster to proceed with the necessary emergency repairs.
Adopting the proposed resolution will ratify the emergency; authorize staff to execute the appropriate contract with Luster; and ensure that Luster will be properly compensated for its emergency services.
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Resolution No. 22-54....................................................................................................... 3 -2-
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 22-54
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
CONTRACT CODE § 20168 FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY
EXISTS WITHIN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACTING WITHOUT THE NEED FOR BIDDING
PURSUANT TO § 22050 AND BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 2.20 FOR THE REPAIRS TO THE LIGHT
FIXTURES AT THE WEST BRANCH GREENWAY
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR (THE “BIKE
TRAIL”) DUE TO WIRE THEFT AND FINDING THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AS AN
EMERGENCY PROJECT
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-09 which confirmed the existence of a local emergency related to the COVID-19 Pandemic (the “Pandemic”). The City Council subsequent adopted a series of resolutions extending the Pandemic emergency.
B. On March 14, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-13 which extended the Pandemic emergency until March 31, 2022.
There was no subsequent extension of the local emergency.
Consequently, it terminated on or about May 30, 2022 by operation of law (see, Government Code § 8630).
C. During the Pandemic, between September 25, 2021 and May 30, 2022, the City Manager authorized the emergency repair of various light fixtures along the West Branch Greenway Multi-Modal Transportation Corridor (aka the “Bike Trail”) pursuant to the emergency powers delegated to him via California law and the Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) including, without limitation, BMC Chapter 2.20.
D. In total, more than 20,000 lineal feet of copper wire was removed from light fixtures since September 2021 resulting in extreme peril to the safety of persons and property (particularly at night).
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E. Although most of the work to protect the public occurred during the Pandemic, the City Manager (in an abundance of caution) executed a separate administrative declaration of emergency to retroactively ensure that all light fixtures were timely repaired. A copy of that administrative declaration is attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated by reference.
F. Pursuant to Public Contract Code (“PCC”) § 20168, the City Council may, upon a four-fifths vote, declare that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property because of an emergency.
G. In accordance with PCC §§ 20168 and 22050, the City Council may repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts.
H. Based upon the City Manager’s declaration of emergency, the City Council finds that there is an imminent threat to public health, safety, welfare and property that requires immediate action.
I. The City Council takes note of the analysis and decisions set forth in Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency (1980) Cal.App.3d 631; Hodgeman v. City of San Diego (1942) 53 Cal. App.2nd 610; Orange County Water Dist. v. Bennett (1958) 156 Cal. App.2nd 745; and Los Angeles G&E Corp. v. City of Los Angeles (1922) 188 Cal. 307. The conditions caused by, and resulting from, the Pandemic make it apparent that immediate emergency action was necessary to protect public health and safety as to work completed at the Bike Trail.
J. This Resolution, and the actions ratified by the Resolution, were reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). Based upon that review, this action is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare (see also, CalBeach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529).
SECTION 2. In light of the emergency described above, the City Council retroactively ratifies all actions of the City Manager beginning on December 2, 2021 to take all steps necessary to protect public health, safety, welfare and property including, without limitation, awarding contracts in accordance with PCC § 22050 and BMC Chapter
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SECTION 3. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 5. To the extent that any other resolution pertaining to the finding that an emergency exists within the City is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety.
SECTION 6. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 7. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
SECTION 8. This Resolution will become retroactively effective beginning December 2, 2021 upon adoption and remain effective unless superseded by a subsequent resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022.
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Ray Dunton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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