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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03212000 - C10-C14 AGENDA DATE: March 21, 2000 ITEM NO. C.10 BACKGROUND NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME AGENDA PACKET COMPLIED INFORMATION FOR THIS ITEM PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED ORAL REPORT TO BE GIVEN AT BOARD MEETING ERROR IN NUMBERING AGENDA ITEM X DELETED DOCUMENTS ON FILE WITH CLERK PUBLIC COMMENT Recorded atthe request of: Contra Costa County Public Works Department CONTRA COSTA Co Recorder Office Engineering Services DivisionReturn to: STEPHEN L, WEIR, Clark-Recorder Public Works Department DOC- 2000-0058259-00 Engineering Services Division 7, MAR 23, 2000 14:17:43 FRE $0.00 Ttl Pd $,0.00 Nbr-0000842487 !rc/RG/1-2 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on March 21, 2000,by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UIUMAA, DESAUI-NIER, CANCIAMIUA AND GERBER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 2000/114 RESOLUTION NO.: SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 17-98, Walnut Creek area. The Public Works Director has notified this Board that the improvements in Subdivision MS 17-98 have been completed as provided in the Subdivision Agreement with DeNova Homes, Inc. heretofore approved by this Board in conjunction with the filing of the Subdivision Map. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the improvements have been COMPLETED as of March 21, 2000, thereby establishing the six-month terminal period for the filing of liens in case of action under said Subdivision Agreement: DATE OF AGREEMENT NAME OF BANK/SURETY March 2, 1999 Financial Pacific Insurance Company BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment (labor and materials) surety for $8,563.77, Bond No. S 500453 issued by the above surety be RETAINED for the six month lien guarantee period until September 21,2000, at which time the Clerk of the Board is AUTHORIZED to release the surety less the amount of any claims on file. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the widening of Las Lomas Way is ACCEPTED and DECLARED to be a County Road, the right of way was conveyed by separate instrument, recorded on December 1, 1995, in Book 168 of Parcel Maps on page 16. SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 17-98,Walnut Creek area. DATE: March 21, 2000 PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the beginning of the warranty period is hereby established, and the $1,000.00 cash deposit (Auditor's Deposit Permit No. 326145, dated January 25, 1999)made by DeNova Homes, Inc. and the performance/maintenance surety for$17,127.54, Bond No. S 500453 issued by Financial Pacific Insurance Company be RETAINED pursuant to the requirements of Section 94-4.406 of the Ordinance Code until release by this Board. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: MARCH 21, 2000 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator RL:JC:mw By Deputy G:\GrpData\EngSvc\BO\2000\BO 3-21-OO.doc Originator: Public Works(ES) Contact: Rich Lierly(313-2348) cc: Public Works -Tax T.D.88.0192453,Accounting -R.Bruno,Construction d.Florin,M&T Lab -Maintenance T—September 7,2000 Recorder(via Clerk),then PW Records Sheriff-Patrol Div.Commander CHP,c/o Al CSAR--Cartog DeNova Homes,Inc. 1849 Clayton Road,Concord,CA 94525 Financial Pacific Insurance Company P.O.Box 2922220,Sacramento,CA 95829 Recorded at the request of: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Engineering Services Division Return to: Public Works Department Engineering Services Division THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on March 21, 2000,by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, DESAULNIER, CANCIAMILLA AND GERBER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 2000/114 RESOLUTION NO.: SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 17-98, Walnut Creek area. The Public Works Director has notified this Board that the improvements in Subdivision MS 17-98 have been completed as provided in the Subdivision Agreement with DeNova Homes, Inc. heretofore approved by this Board in conjunction with the filing of the Subdivision Map. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the improvements have been COMPLETED as of March 21, 2000, thereby establishing the six-month terminal period for the filing of liens in case of action under said Subdivision Agreement: DATE OF AGREEMENT NAME OF BANK/SURETY March 2, 1999 Financial Pacific Insurance Company BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment (labor and materials) surety for $8,563.77, Bond No. S 500453 issued by the above surety be RETAINED for the six month lien guarantee period until September 21,2000, at which time the Clerk of the Board is AUTHORIZED to release the surety less the amount of any claims on file. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the widening of Las Lomas Way is ACCEPTED and DECLARED to be a County Road; the right of way was conveyed by separate instrument, recorded on December 1, 1995, in Book 168 of Parcel Maps on page 16. SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 17-9$, Walnut Creek area. DATE: March 21, 2000 PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the beginning of the warranty period is hereby established, and the $1,000.00 cash deposit (Auditor's Deposit Permit No. 326145, dated January 25, 1999)made by DeNova Homes, Inc. and the performance/maintenance surety for$17,127.54, Bond No. S 500453 issued by Financial Pacific Insurance Company be RETAINED pursuant to the requirements of Section 94-4.406 of the Ordinance Code until release by this Board. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: MARCH 21� 2000 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator RL:JC:mw By Deputy G:1GtpDatalEngSvc1B0120001BO 3-21-00.doc Originator: Public Works(ES) Contact: Rich Lierly(313-2348) cc: Public Works Tax I.D.68-0192453,Accounting R.Bruno,Construction 1.Florin,M&T Lab Maintenance T—September 7,2000 Recorder(via Clerk),then PW Records Sheriff-Patrol Div.Commander CHP,c%Al CSAA—Cartog DeNova Homes,Inc. 1849 Clayton Road,Concord,CA 94525 Financial Pacific Insurance Company P.O.Box 2922220,Sacramento,CA 95829 Recorded at the request of, Contra Costa County Public works Department CONTRA COSTA Co Recorder Office Engineering tuosetvtces Division STEPHEN L WEIR, Clerk Retarder Return to: Public Works Department DOC— 2@0b-005$260-00 Engineering services Division T, MAR 23, 2000 14:17:55 FRE $0.00 Ttl Pd $0.00 Nbr-eeeea42480 l rc/RS/1-2 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on March 21, 2000,by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, DE:SAULNIER, CANCIAMILLA AND GERBER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NO.: 2t�C1C;11 SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 50-90, Walnut Creek area. The Public Works Director has notified this Board that the improvements in Subdivision MS 50-90 have been completed as provided in the Subdivision Agreement with DeNova Homes, Inc. heretofore approved by this Board in conjunction with the filing of the Subdivision Map. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the improvements have been COMPLETED as of March 21, 2000, thereby establishing the six-month terminal period for the filing of liens in case of action under said Subdivision Agreement: DATE OF AGREEMENT NAME OF BAMSURETY July 14, 1998 American Contractors Indemnity Co. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment (labor and materials) surety for $16,900.00, Bond No. 35388 issued by the above surety be RETAINED for the six month lien guarantee period until September 21, 2000, at which time the Clerk of the Board is AUTHORIZED to release the surety less the amount of any claims on file. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the widening of Las Lomas Way is ACCEPTED and DECLARED to be a County Road; the right of way was conveyed by separate instrument, recorded on December 1, 1995, in Book 168 of Parcel Maps on page 16. SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 50.90,Walnut Creek area. DATE. March 21, 2000 PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the beginning of the warranty period is hereby established, and the$1,000.00 cash deposit(Auditor's Deposit Permit No. 315778, dated June 24, 1998)made by DeNova Homes,Inc. and the performance/maintenance surety for$32,800.00,Bond No. 35388 issued by American Contractors Indemnity Company be RETAINED pursuant to the requirements of Section 944.406 of the Ordinance Code until release by this Board. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED &11,M 210 2000 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator RL:Jc:mw By Deputy G:\GtpData\EngSvc\BO\2000\BO 3-21-OO.doc Originator: Public Works(ES) Contact: Rich Lierly(313.2348) ccs Public Works Tax I.D.68-0192453,Accounting R.Bruno,Construction J.Florin,M&T Lab Maintenance T—September 7,2000 Recorder(via Clerk),then PW Records Sheriff-Patrol Div.Commander CHP,c/o Al CSAA—Cattog DeNova Homes,Inc. 1849 Clayton Road,Concord,CA 94520-2513 American Contractors Indemnity Company 9841 Airport Boulevard,Suite 1414,Los Angeles,CA 90045 V C . Recorded at the request of: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Engineering Services Division Return to: Public Works Department Engineering Services Division THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on March 21, 2000,by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, DESAULNIER, CANCIAMILLA ANIS GERBER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE RESOLUTION NO.: 200 ,1116 SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 50-90, Walnut Creep area. The Public Works Director has notified this Board that the improvements in Subdivision MS 50-90 have been completed as provided in the Subdivision Agreement with DeNova Homes, Inc. heretofore approved by this Board in conjunction with the filing of the Subdivision Map. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the improvements have been COMPLETED as of March 21, 2000, thereby establishing the six-month terminal period for the filing of liens in case of action under said Subdivision Agreement: DATE OF AGREEMENT NAME OF BANK/SURETY July 14, 1998 American Contractors Indemnity Co. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment (labor and materials) surety for $16,900.00, Bond No. 35388 issued by the above surety be RETAINED for the six month lien guarantee period until September 21, 2000, at which time the Clerk of the Board is AUTHORIZED to release the surety less the amount of any claims on file. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the widening of Las Lomas Way is ACCEPTED and DECLARED to be a County Road, the right of way was conveyed by separate 'instrument, recorded on December 1, 1995, in Book 168 of Parcel Maps on page 16. SUBJECT: Accept Completion of Improvements and Declaring Certain Roads as County Roads, MS 50-90, Walnut Creek area. DATE: March 21, 2000 PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the beginning of the warranty period is hereby established, and the $1,000.00 cash deposit(Auditor's Deposit Permit No. 315778, dated June 24, 1998)made by DeNova Homes,Inc. and the performance/maintenance surety for$32,800.00,Bond No. 35388 issued by American Contractors Indemnity Company be RETAINED pursuant to the requirements of Section 94-4.406 of the Ordinance Code until release by this Board. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: Mr 112'H 210 2000 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator RL:JC:mw By - ,Deputy G:\GrpData\EngSvc\BO\2000\BO 3-21-00.doc Originator: Public Works(ES) Contact: Rich Lierly(313-2348) cc: Public Works Tax I.D.68-0142453,Accounting R.Bruno,Construction P.Florin,M&T Lab Maintenance T—September 7,2000 Recorder(via Clerk),then PW Records Sheriff-Patrol Div.Conunander CHP,c/o Al CSAA—Cartog DeNova Homes,Inc. 1849 Clayton Road,Concord,CA 44520-2513 American Contractors Indemnity Company 9841 Airport Boulevard,Suite 1414,Los Angeles,CA 90045 i"o: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 13 FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD,PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: MARCH 21, 2000 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA M-8, DISCOVERY BAY AREA. PROJECT NO. 7478-2282—SAS 6X5009 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute the agreement with Thompson Landscape Maintenance with a payment limit of $162,960.00 annually for landscape maintenance in Discovery Bay. II. Financial Impact: There will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The funding source will be County Service Area M-8 Discovery Bay reserves (Org. No. 7478). Continued on Attachment:X SIGNATURE: ku `-' '� _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE —OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON MARCH 21, 2000 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER— I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and VOTE OF SUPERVISORS entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. UNANIMOUS(ABSENT NONE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: MARCH 21s 2000 G:\Gr PHIL BATCHELOR Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and Count G:\GtpDatatiSpDiaflBoard tlydees12000�3 Marchl3-21-OO.doc > IS y Orig.Div: Public Works(Special Districts) Administrator Contact: Ship Hpperly(313-2253) cc: County Administrator Assessor Auditor-Controller Community Development By Deputy County Counsel SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA M-8, DISCOVERY BAY AREA. PROJECT NO. 7478-2282—SAS 6X5009 DATE: MARCH 21, 2000 PAGE PAGE 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The agreement with Thompson Landscape Maintenance is for the overall maintenance of park and median landscaping in the Discovery Bay community for the contract term. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Landscape maintenance cannot be implemented for the Discovery Bay community without a contract for these services. L'`4? Contra Costa County Number Standard Form 1/87 Fund/Org#7478 Account#-2282--- Standard 2282Standard Contract Other#SAS 6X5009 (Purchase of Services) 1. Contract Identification. Department: Public Works Department Subject: Landscape Maintenance: Discovery Bay 2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County), for its Department named above, and the following named Contractor mutually agree and promise as follows: Contractor: Thompson Landscape Maintenance Capacity: Contractor Address: 975 Discovery Bay Blvd. Taxpayer ID No.: 68-016-1603 Byron, CA 94524 (925)634-5474 3. Term. The effective date of this Contract is February 1,2000 and it terminates January 31, 2002 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. 4. Payment Limit. County's total payments to the Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $162,960.00 annually. 5. County's Obligations. County shall make to the Contractor those payments described in the Payment Provisions attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference,subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein. 6. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide those services and carry out that work described in the Service Plan attached hereto which is incorporated herein by reference,subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein. - 7. General and Sgecial Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions and Special Conditions (if any) attached hereto as Exhibit A,which are incorporated herein by reference. 8. Project. This Contract implements the continued grounds maintenance in County Service Area M-8 (Discovery Bay)per the terms and conditions specified in the December 15, 1995 proposal by Thompson Landscape Maintenance as prescribed and reviewed and approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee for County Service Area M-8. 9. Legal Authority. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: 10. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties'agreement hereto: COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Y By _ Chairpersori Ern Deputy r CONTRACTOR a By By (Designate official business capacity A.) (Designate official business capacity B.) Note to Contractor: For corporations (profit or nonprofit), the Contract must be signed by two officers. Signature A must be that of the president or vice-president and Signature B must be that of the secretary or assistant secretary(Civil Code Section 1190.1 and Corporations Code Section 313). G:\GrpData\SpDist\CONTRACT\THOMPSONAGROO.doc March 1,2000 County Service Area M_g EXHIBIT A Discovery Bay Landscape Maintenance SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR DISCOVERY BAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Contra Costa County Public Works Department Martinez, California SPECIAL PROVISIONS A. SCOPE OF SERVICE The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment required to satisfactorily perform the landscape maintenance required by the County, on the streets or areas as designated in the attached drawing and these special provisions. Maintenance of the various areas shall include,but not be limited to,weed removal,spading, plowing or loosening of the soil, fertilizing,mowing, watering, pruning, and removal and disposal of debris at a commercial garbage disposal site. The Contractor shall furnish to the County, within 15 days after approval of the contract, a work schedule showing the propose dates and time of work for the location shown on the proposal. The Contractor may change the schedule of work by submitting a revised work schedule at least 30 days prior to the date when the revised schedule is planned to become effective. All plant material shall be maintained in a healthy, growing condition throughout the contract period. B. INSPECTION The Contractor shall at all times permit the County and their authorized agents to visit and inspect the work or any part thereof. C. PAYMENT On a monthly basis, the Contractor will furnish the County with an invoice for work done during the previous month, giving dates and service area name and number. Payment limit under this contract shall not exceed$162,960.00 annually(see Contract item#4 Payment Limit). Invoices are to be directed to: Public Works Department Contra Costa County 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, California 94553 D. INSURANCE The Contractor,at no cost to Contra Costa County,shall obtain and maintain during the term hereof, Comprehensive Liability Insurance, including coverage for owned and non-owned vehicles,with a minimum combined single limit coverage of $1,000,000 for all damages due to bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death to any person, and damage to property, including the loss of use thereof, arising out of each accident or occurrence. Contractor shall furnish evidence of such coverage, naming Contra Costa County, its officers and employees as additional insureds, and requiring 30 days written notice of policy lapse or cancellation. The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance which shall include the"Hold Harmless" agreement as specified below. 1 1. Contractor promises to and shall hold harmless and indemnify from the liabilities as defined in this section. 2. The indemnities benefited and protected by this promise are the public agency and its elective and appointive boards, commissions, officers, agents and employees. 3. The liabilities protected against are any liability or claim for damage of any kind allegedly suffered,incurred or threatened because of actions defined below,including personal injury,death,property damage, inverse condemnation, or any combination of these, regardless of whether or not such liability, claim or damage was unforeseeable at any time before the County approved the maintenance plan or accepted the maintenance as completed, and including the defense of any suit(s) or action(s) at law or equity concerning these. 4. The actions causing liability are any act or omission(negligent or non-negligent) in connection with the matters covered by this contract and attributable to the Contractor, subcontract(s),or any officer(s), agent(s),or employee(s)of one or more of them. 5. Non-Conditions: The promise and agreement in this section is not conditioned or dependent on whether or not any indemnities has prepared,supplied,or approved any plan(s) or specification(s) in connection with this work, has insurance or other indemnification covering any of these matters, or that the alleged damage resulted partly from any negligent or willful misconduct of any indemnities. The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract adequate Worker's Compensation Insurance for all his employees employed at the site of the project. E. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Certificates of such Worker's Compensation and Comprehensive Liability Insurance shall be filed with County and shall be subject to County approval for adequacy of protection. F. TERM OF SERVICE The term of the contract will be from Feb.1, 2000 to Jan. 31, 2002. The County may cancel the contract or any portion thereof at any time during the term of service, and such cancellations shall be effective upon giving thirty days written notice to the Contractor. G. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 1. Weed, Insect, Disease and Debris Control a. All planting, rock, concrete and asphalt surface areas; and immediately adjacent street gutters, shall be kept weed and debris free. Maximum weed population shall be three(3)weeds per square yard,and no weed shall remain over two (2) full weeks(fourteen day period). b. Application of weed,insect and disease control measures shall be within the season(s)best suited to the insects, diseases and vegetation in question. 2 C. Any new or existing plants or soil which in the opinion of the County have been damaged by applying or lack of applying control measures shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense. d. The Contractor shall possess a valid California Pest Control Operator license or shall sub-contract all pest control activities to a licensed pest control firm, and shall provide the Grounds Maintenance Superintendent with such evidence prior to the application of any pest control chemicals. 2. Staking and Guying a. Trees and shrubs susceptible to wind damage shall at all times be kept adequately staked or guyed. Ties shall be loosened periodically to prevent girdling. b. Where the supporting stakes have been broken, or where a replacement tree is planted, the stakes shall be of wood of uniform size, reasonably free of knots,and capable of standing in the ground at least two years,and they shall be 2 inches in diameter and not less than 10 feet in length. All replacement trees shall be double staked. 3. Irrigation a. All planted areas shall receive the minimum amount of water necessary to allow normal growth and to insure the health of the vegetation therein. b. Where irrigation systems and water spigots are installed and available, the County will furnish the water at no expense to the Contractor. In all other areas to be maintained,the Contractor shall furnish the water as included in the contract price bid. During the rainy season where automatic irrigation systems are installed and available,the Contractor shall set the controller to operate the irrigation cycle once a week for one to two minutes. The Contractors shall notify the County of any such change, to include the following:time setting,time of watering,day(s)of watering,and date of such change.The controller shall be set to operate in the morning before the heavy commuter traffic begins. 4. Repairs to Existing Facilities a. All portions of existing structures or facilities, including irrigation systems, which are damaged or altered in any way during the performance of work under this specification shall be repaired or replaced in kind and in an approved manner by the Contractor at his expense. b. All portions of existing structures or facilities, including irrigation systems, which are damaged or altered in any way by forces not under the direction of the County or Contractor may be repaired. The Contractor shall notify the County when above occurs. 3 5. P errilizer a. Commercial fertilizer shall conform to the provisions of Section 20 -2.02 of the Standard Specification of the State of California, shall be a complete fertilizer,part of the elements of which are derived from organic sources, and shall have a guaranteed analysis of: Nein. ice. Nitrogen 10% 20% Phosphoric Acid 6% 14% Water Soluble Potash 4% 7% and shall be applied at such a rate as to insure one pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per application. b. Fertilizer shall be applied to turf areas three (3) times during the growing season and two (2) times during the growing season of all other planting areas. C. All areas shall be well watered within the 24-hour period prior to fertilization. All turf areas shall be watered immediately after fertilizing. The Contractor shall notify the Grounds Maintenance Superintendent of each fertilization. 6. Pruning a. All trees and shrubs shall be kept pruned for health, shape, prevention of wind damage and public safety. Turf shall be maintained at a height of 2 1/2" at all times. b. Turf shall be mowed only when dry enough to prevent damage from mower wheels. C. Where turf is present,two vertical mowings and two aerations shall be done to eliminate thatch and aid in water infiltration. Such vertical mowings and aerations shall be spaced so that there is one vertical mowing in the fall and one in the spring. All corings and thatchings shall be removed from the turf and disposed of at a commercial dump site. 7. Litter Control All areas shall be kept litter-free. Litter pick up shall be done at two week intervals or less as required to maintain a presentable appearance as determined by the County. 8. Plant Replacement The Contractor shall replace any and all vegetation lost through the lack of care as described in Item G. Unusual occurrences or those beyond the control of the Contractor may be excepted from this provision by the County provided they are advised promptly by the Contractor. 4 Exhibit A County Service Area M-8 Discovery Bay Road Medlans and Park Landscape Scope and Location of Work Monthly nthly 1. Cornell Park $ 4,000. 2. Road Levees &Median Islands • Two islands at the end of South Point • Two islands at the end of Cabrillo Point • Island on Limo Circle at Discovery Point • Four islands on Discovery Point • Two islands on Willow Lake Court • Two islands on Discovery Bay Blvd. • Two islands at the end of Laguna Court • Two levees on Marina Circle • Two levees on Beach Court • Two levees on Limo Circle $ 1,750. 3. Marina Road I &II 400. 4. Clipper Drive& Tot Lot 950. 5. Newport Drive (entire landscaped area) 600. 6. Willow Lake Road 400. 7. Discovery Bay Blvd. (East Side) 600. 8. Discovery Bay Blvd. (West Side) • Sand Point Road • Seal Road 1,080. 9. Lawns on Discovery Bay Blvd. (East& West side of Discovery Bay Blvd.) • Two main entrance lawns at Highway 4 entrance • Two median lawns at Highway 4 entrance • Two lawns at Edgeview Drive • Two lawns at Firwood Drive • One large lawn on Willow Lake Road and Blvd. 600. 10. Highway 4 Landscape (from Newport Dr. to Discovery Bay Blvd.) 1,000. 11. Highway 4 Landscape (from Discovery Bay Blvd. To Cherry Hills Dr.) 1,200. TDTAIL $12,580. G:\GrpData\SpDlat\Contrects\ThompsonScope.doe Orf.l�wl QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DETERMINING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PAYMENT METHOD All new or renewal independent contractor agreements that do not meet IRS criteria for independent contract status must be paid through the payroll system so that withholding taxes and Social Security can be deducted (note: this does not apply in the case of contracts with corporations, temporary help agencies, partnerships) For completion by Department Personnel YES NO a. Do I, as the employer, have the right to control not only the result of the work, but also the way in which it is done? ( ) b. Am I setting the independent contractor's ( ) hours? c. Is the independent contractor restricted from taking jobs from other businesses at the same time they are working for me? ( ) { } d. Do I or other departments have employee(s) with similar duties as the 1 independent contractor? { ) { } e. Does the County supply assistants to the contractor? { ) &A f. Is the duration of employment for a specific period of time rather than a specific job? ( ) g. Does the County furnish training, tools, or equipment to the contractor? ( ) {y A "yes" answer to any of the above questions will constitute justification for paying the contractor through the payroll system. CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION PREP RED : I certify that the answers to the above questions accurately reflect the anticipated REVIEWED AND APPRO D Y: working relationship. :kw 5/3/99 \\PWS 1\SHARDATA\GrpData\SpDist\CONTRACTlquestionaire.doe T O: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD,PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: MARCH 21, 2000 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT LIMIT INCREASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE DUTIES BY MARGARET FONG IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA M417, MONTARABAY COMMUNITY CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. PROJECT NO. 7489/4505 2310. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute a short form service contract amendment with Margaret Fong to increase by $2,604.00 from $24,900.00 for a new total contract payment limit of$27,504.00. II. Financhd Impact: There will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The funding source is derived from various special district service areas. r, Continued on Attachment:, SIGNATURE: rs� _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON MARCH 21, 2000 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_ I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and OTE OF SUPERVISORS HONE entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: MARCID 21 2000 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: :\ df G(h of ou Supervisors an Ci:\CirpDeraVSpT?iatlEoard Ord«s12fi9tri3 Marchl3-21-00.doc PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerkf theBoard Sid County 13 orlll.Div: Public Works(Special Districts) Administrator Contact: Skip Epperly(313-2233) cc: County Administrator Assessor Auditor-Controller Community Development By ,Deputy County Counsel SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT LIMIT INCREASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE DUTIES BY MARGARET FONG IN COUNTY SERVICE AREA M-17, MONTARABAY COMMUNITY CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. PROJECT NO. 7489/4505 2310. DATE: MARCH 21, 2000 PAGE PAGE 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: Margaret Fong has been a County Contract employee in the capacity of Administrative Aide for approximately one year. Her performance warrants the hourly pay increase. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Community programming and support services for the Public Works Department will be negatively impacted without implementation of this payment limit increase.