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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR <br />WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL <br />(SPEC. NO. 06-100) <br />~c ~~~ <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 15` Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2~d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contract with Naranjo Landscaping for weed and debris removal for <br />a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $177,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Public Works Agency (PWA)'s Maintenance Services Division is <br />responsible for cleaning over 200 vacant lots, easements, and storm drain <br />channels. On occasion the Community Development Agency also requires the <br />service of weed abatement. Removing the weeds and debris of both public and <br />private properties enhances the safety and visual appearance of the city. <br />On September 5, 2006, the City Council awarded a contract to Naranjo <br />Landscaping for a one-year period with provision for three, one-year <br />renewals. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past contract <br />period and has agreed to renew the contract with only a minimal price <br />increase on selected contract items. Staff recommends the second renewal <br />of the contract. <br />22B-1 <br />