STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - CALTRANS (5)

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2. CITY agrees, at CITY expense, to do the following: 2.1. CITY may install, or contract, authorizing a licensed contractor with appropriate class of license in the State of California, to install and thereafter will MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING conforming to those plans and specifications (PS&E) pre -approved by STATE. 2.2. The degree or extent of maintenance work to be performed, and the standards therefore, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the Streets and Highways Code and the then current edition of the State Maintenance Manual. 2.3. CITY will submit the final form of the PS&E, prepared, stamped and signed by a licensed landscape architect, for LANDSCAPING to STATE's District Permit Engineer for review and approval and will obtain and have in place a valid necessary encroachment permit prior to the start of any work within STATE' S right of way. All proposed LANDSCAPING must meet STATE's applicable standards. 2.4. CITY shall ensure that LANDSCAPED areas designated on Exhibit "A" are provided with adequate scheduled routine MAINTENANCE necessary to MAINTAIN a neat and attractive appearance. 2.5. An Encroachment Permit rider may be required for any changes to the scope of work allowed by this Agreement prior to the start of any work within STATE's right of way. 2.6. CITY contractors will be required to obtain an Encroachment Permit prior to the start of any work within STATE's right of way. 2.7. To control weeds at a level acceptable to the STATE. Any weed control performed by chemical weed sprays (herbicides) shall comply with all laws, rules, and regulations established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. All chemical spray operations shall be reported quarterly (Form LA17) to the STATE to: Department of Transportation District 12, Maintenance Maintenance Manager 1750 East Fourth Street, Suite 100 Santa Ana, CA 92705 2.8. To remove LANDSCAPING and appurtenances and restore STATE owned areas to a safe and attractive condition acceptable to STATE in the event this Agreement is terminated as set forth herein. 2.9. To inspect LANDSCAPING on a regular monthly or weekly basis to ensure the safe operation and condition of the LANDSCAPING.