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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 <br />TITLE: <br />AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH <br />NARANJO LANDSCAPE, INC., FOR <br />ANNUAL WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL <br />SERVICES <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 18' Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a third amendment to the <br />agreement with Naranjo Landscape, Inc., subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the <br />City Manager and City Attorney, to provide weed and debris removal services, for a one -year <br />term expiring August 31, 2015, in the amount not to exceed $207,000. <br />The Public Works Agency Maintenance Services Division is responsible for maintaining over 100 <br />vacant lots, easements, and storm drain channels. Removing weeds and debris enhances the <br />safety and appearance of these areas, and helps maintain an aesthetically pleasing and <br />sustainable environment. <br />On October 3, 2011, the City entered into an agreement with Naranjo Landscape, Inc., for a one - <br />year term with the provision for three one -year renewals. Naranjo Landscape, Inc., has been <br />diligent in addressing its work plan in detail, has exceeded acceptable levels of service, and has <br />agreed to renew the contract with no increase in pricing. Therefore, it is recommended that the <br />third and final renewal to the agreement be approved. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & <br />Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City <br />assets), Strategy B (equitably maintain existing streets and associated assets in a state of good <br />repair so they are clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing for all users). <br />25K -1 <br />