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No modifications may be made to the existing automatic irrigation system without <br /> express approval of the City. Any changes so approved shall be noted by the <br /> Contractor on a copy of the Irrigation Plan and submitted to the City within five <br /> working days of the completion of the work. The Contractor is responsible for <br /> manually changing all irrigation clock watering times. In the event of a drought <br /> condition, including mandatory water rationing, the City shall have the authority to <br /> modify the watering requirements described in these specifications. <br /> Weed Control (Other than Turf) <br /> All areas within the work sites are to be kept free of weeds and volunteer tree <br /> growth. This includes but is not limited to, all bare dirt areas and any weed growth <br /> within ground cover and shrub plantings. Pedestrian walkways and other <br /> hardscaped areas are to be kept weed-free at all times. <br /> Volunteer tree growth shall be removed by the Contractor as part of this contract. <br /> Weed spraying of docks shall occur at least once, possibly twice, in the Spring, <br /> using an acceptable marine-grade pre-emergent to control weed growth. <br /> The Contractor shall comply with all rules, regulations, and license requirements of <br /> the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Department of Health, the <br /> Department of Industrial Relations and all other agencies which govern the use of <br /> pesticides required in the performance of work on the Contract. The city will <br /> provide the contractor a pesticide use report that shall be turned in to the city <br /> each month by the 5th. <br /> Spraying <br /> 1. The Contractor shall perform spraying on City properties to prevent weed <br /> growth. Spraying shall consist of (1) use of a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent <br /> weed growth during the growing season following application, and (2) use of a <br /> systematic herbicide to kill re-growth and/or summer weeds. Soil sterilants may <br /> not be used unless directed by the City. At the City's discretion and request, <br /> dye may be used to denote areas that have been sprayed. Chemicals with a <br /> low, non-offensive odor are required to be used. <br /> 2. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to apply herbicides as necessary to <br /> keep all properties appropriately free of weeds throughout the year. Weeds <br /> shall be sprayed and removed prior them reaching a maximum height or <br /> diameter of two (2) inches. It is the Contractor's responsibility to control summer <br /> weeds such as, but not limited to: Russian thistle, puncture vine, morning glory, <br /> anise, kikuyu grass, and Bermuda grass. It is also the Contractor's responsibility <br /> to control perennial and/or woody plants such as but not limited to: blackberry <br /> and coyote brush. <br /> RFP 55025 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Page 66 of 70 <br />