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0736P !.Alljvvll Air .;w,.,t ; � � • t J .++d�`•'i-o-. _ �� :� ,-.niri-grw.i-►..:,.+',�.rr r.y/.. .. .w.�:... ar w r .. .. rr..r r... r �..ny..r..�.r.-r_'w.. «.. r.�".i �i 'v .. ,"-••-w.....r^r NOTE:. ' With proper validation 4 2 p .this form constitutes an CITY OF' LA. QUINTA encroachment permit APPLICAT'ION,,FOR PERMIT PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION,'(ENCROACHMENT)� For the construction of public or private"curbs, driveways, pavements, sidewalks, parking lots, sewers, water mains and other like -public works improvements in connection with MINOR IMPROVEMENTS and APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS • k.' J Subdivision Improvement Permit —Class III. A - July' 12;, 1990 DATE: Minor Improverhent Permit Class IV LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION Jefferson St._ TR! 24890-1 (Street address or Description of Location)` PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION install new aaS: main Sketch (attach construction plans if appropriate) a DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION install. 9' of 4." -plastic I„,mAi`i•iTn 'nrr6GartrP +aa c; main 30' ' )n/centerline of pnM=1 n Rt h.pgiI nni nd 91 a/wnl' of Jefferson St, proceeding west " DIMENSION OF INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL ,. ,SIZE OF EXCAVATION, IF NEEDED API PROXIMATE`TIME.WHEN WORK WILL BEGIN 7/20/90 APPROXIMATE°TIME OF COMPLETION 10/20/90 `ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ (Including removal of all :obstruction, materials, and debris,'backfill ing, com' paction and .placing permanent resurfacing and/or replacing improvements)' ' In consideration of .the 'grariting of'this permit, the applicant hereby agrees to: f Indemnify, defend and save. the•City, its authorized'agents,""officers,•` representatives and employees, harmless from' and against any and all penalties, liabilities or loss resulting from claims or court action and arising out of any accident, loss or'damage to persons or property' f happening -or occurring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under theermit ranted p g pursuant 'to this application. , Notify the Administrative`Authority at least twenty-four (24) hours in,advance of,the time when work will`.be.startecl ....tib` Comply,with all applicable City Ordinances, the terms and conditions of, the `permit and all•applicable rules and regulations of the City of La Quinta and 'to pay for any, additional replacement necessary as the result .of this 'work. ,JM Snyder,' Distribution Supervisor Signature of•Appl,icant'or Agent southern California Gas PO•BOX 3003 Redlans, CA 714'/335-7742 + Name of. Applicant. (please print) Business Address., Telephone No. t Name of Contractor and 'Job Foreman Business Address Telephone No. Contractor's License No. , t ,' City Business License No. x Applicant's Insurance Company Polici'Number - FEES Subdivision Improvement Permit — Class 111 Public improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs-' 'Private improvements: 3% of, estimated construction costs . Minor Improvement Permit —Class IV: See, attached schedule ,N0 0736 Inspection Fee $ PERMIT. VALIDATION ,,� • . ,: •�, � J• 'Permit Fee 0.736 a " ' PERMIT NO: Penalty, DATE APPROVED 7/1.2 /90 .F • Cash Deposit -Surety Bond f ',, ` � F .. .; . if required EXPIRATION DATE /.9 12/210 0 TOTAL: $ DATE ISSUED.7112/90 Receipt No. By Received,by Date Administrative Authority Recorded by TELEPHONE: (619) 564-2246 t�F Y - `a.r.�:rMiii.K*_s`h:�*+-.r s. ..... F..:.. ,i. r•w .i .. � w �.-«.. w. �.-a •� r r q. w r..r. ou r r�/.«:r.:. w. w . �: w..rr ww+.v...� er•�a w +a•x..r-r'�5 �4 NOTE: With proper validation 2 this form constitutes an encroachment permit CITY OF LA QUINTA APPLICATION FOR PERMIT - 9? PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION (ENCROACHMENT) For the construction of public or private curbs, driveways, pavements, sidewalks, parking lots, sewers, water mains and other like public works improvements in connection with MINOR IMPROVEMENTS and APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS July 12, 1990 Subdivision Improvement Permit = Class III DATE:- Minor Improvement Permit Class IV. LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION Jefferson St. TR 24890-1 (Street address or Description of Location) PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION install new vias main Sketch (attach construction plans if appropriate) DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION install 90 of 4" plastic -4,=Ajt,m nrAgc„rP. eras main 301 n/centerline. of PnmA.l gf- hPainnincy _90 e/wral_ of Jefferson St, proceeding west DIMENSION OF INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL r F SIZE OF EXCAVATION, IF NEEDED APPROXIMATE TIME WHEN WORK WILL BEGIN 7/20/90 APPROXIMATE TIME OF COMPLETION 10/20/90 'ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ (Including removal of all obstruction, materials, and debris, backfilling, com- paction and placing permanent resurfacing and/or replacing improvements) In consideration of the granting of -this permit, the applicant hereby agrees to: .f Indemnify, • defend and save the City, its authorized agents,'officers, representatives and employees, harmless from and against any and all penalties, liabilities or loss resulting from claims or court action and arising out of any accident, loss or damage to persons or property happening or occurring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under the permit granted pursuant to this application. Notify the Administrative Authority at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the time' when work will be started. Comply -with all applicable City Ordinances, the terms and conditions of the permit and all applicable rules and regulations of the City of ""A La Quinta and to pay for any additional replacement necessary as the result of this work. JM Snyder, DistributionsSupervisor Signature of Applicant or Agent I.. j Snlxthern California Gas PO Box 3003 Redlans, CA 714/335-7"x'42 Name of Applicant (please print) Business Address Telephone No. Name of Contractor and Job Foreman Business Address Telephone No. Contractor's License No. City Business License No. Applicant's Insurance Company Policy Number FEES: Subdivision Improvement Permit —Class III Public improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs Private improvements: 3% of estimated construction costs Minor Improvement Permit — Class IV: See attached schedule Inspection Fee $ 0 Permit Fee Penalty Cash Deposit -Surety Bond if required TOTAL: Receipt No. 0 $ Received by Date Recorded by 0736 PERMIT VALIDATION , ,� PERMIT NO. DATE APPROVED 7/12/90 EXPIRATION DATE 12/21/90 y DATE ISSUED 7f, 12/90 By Administrative Authority TELEPHONE: (619) 564-2246 Buena Engineers, Inca , AN EARTH SYSTEMS, INC. COMPANY s 79-811 B COUNTRY, CLUB DRIVE BERMUDA DUNES,,CALIFORNIA`92201: • PHONE (619) 345-1588 FAX (619) 345-7315 December 18, .1990. , , B7 -2685-P,10 �`N :2 90-12-784 .� ... ` -,�:. , : . , ...,•, ®� 1991 � -Southern California Gas Company F QUMf4 1981'West Lugonia,Avenue Redlands, California 92373=0306' ` Attention: Teresa - Project:-' -.Jefferson Street and. Avenue 52 P.O. 534013 -KA l La .Ouinta, California Subject: -Report of Field Densities .on Gasline Trench Backfill s� - Submitted herewith are the results; of the compactions tests performed on ` + September 12, 1990. 4 ' Compaction tests were performed in accordance with ASTM D 2922781 Method A or B and ASTM D 3017=88 Nuclear. Density,Test Procedure. Maximum. Density Tests were performed -in -accordance with ,ASTM �D 1557-78 Method A or C: ' The scope of our services consisted" of compaction tests on gasline trench backfill. Respectfully submitted;' BUE.N ENGINEERS; INC. jtdsrepartpresenli ogy randommresults at the specific locations indicated, which may not be representative of the entire project. No . engineering review'of the prQiert has been'peiformed, nor has any Gary Perm Bert_ on .r: ' ` engineering interpretation beeii made of the test results. No reliance' SeniorJec.hnician },.. should b.'P4cedontheseresults until such review has been madein GP/mjt, HD/Field Statements • ° '' � Copies 4 -Southern-CalifornialGas Company -� 1 -'P. S. File. ' VfA File, 1 _ BERMUDA DUNES BEAUMONT. ' BAKERSFIELD LANCASTER F 'VENTURA "` . .-.(619) 345.1588 (714) 845-9883 : ,�. ( 805) 327-5150 (805) 948-7538 j ' (805) 642-6727 Test, No. Date -Tested : Description " s Elevation %Woisture Dry. Density Relative Maximum. � -�` In Place In Place Compaction � _ Density " •' Based •-J _• = •... . 1 '09-12=9.0 Per, Plan y y . 6.0 - 127.6 •93`- 137.0. 2. 09 12-.90 Retesf #1 6.5- 129.9 95"" 137.0. * = Failing 7est ,• = PAss.i ng Retest; ..• ~ 4£ .- •` F �. F ' of .• a .. _ . _ _ . _ ..._ _ - . - - -_ .. . ..�.---- • - '- - - .__... �_ _ ---�- _._•- _ _ ___._ _tel � F�S_O Iy - s-5772.0 �T-,=%� /�J .U' _ " , ! _..._-.,..___• ._.- - -'. -. ' '1_'_ � .. � ' L. x T__-.�. `.-_..._t -� i � " �- .� " T..�. ice_;.. �' -•. i 3 �'�"..� : TT-:= } .'�-r•: -_ � [ , �i•�....t - .. _ ! _ _ •. - E ?-� --i { _ , _. � ____-_-1 _ � J L ,.. f !. u. r...i... 4 ••-�•-t y i^ t-•, � ,ate , ' ADDITION---- CROACHMENT-PERMIT-NO.0.736----CONDITIONS.-• { R33"',Survey monuments shall be protected in.place or x 3, re-established pursuant to-City standards and_•the State of •• California' Land. Surveyor's •Act. ` R34, Work'shall"be coordinated with the City,of La Quinta" forces' to preclude delay ,or, interference with the City, of. La Quinta's projects. ;. , R35 .`Contractor,,shall comply with --the local noise ordinance and construction operations and maintenance of equipment.within one half mile of human , occupancy, .shall be performed 'only" during 'the time periods as follows: , October`-lst`to April, Monday-Friday 7:OOa.m.-5:30p.m:. • Satur.day 8.00a.m.-5 p.m.'. ' May.•1st to September 30: Monday-Friday_6-00a.m.-7:OOp.m. Saturday `.8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Work shall be prohibited anytime oW Sunday. 'and Federal , holiday. R36, Traffic control shall be'-as-,per-Cal -Trans Traffic Manual:;,, Field 'adjustments in detouring -' shall: •be 'accomplished . as.,, :directed in-order to adjust to actual,field:conditions It ­shall be'the contractor'sresponsibility to'adequately barricade-,and detour this•,site..A Traffic control plan shall .`. be submitted for approval'by.,the City Engineer. , R37 All excavation at or near,the'travel,way shall be backfilled " at the end of the work day,.for the protection of the­ traveling Public....- . R38- ''Street closu'4 ,shall not be allowed 'at anytime. ' R39` A minimum of one travel lane shall be maintained at all. _ times with-flagmen'during: working hours. R40%`. ! All .work to -be 'performedfwithin _the existing paved section. shall,be temporary paved and,.maintained by the Permittee', permanent pavement shall •be placed no later than 15 days ` °after-'C'ompletion of the temporary road repair. " R41 Ingress and egress for local'properties shall be maintained at 'all times. , R42. Prior' to work' starting, Underground Service Alert shall be: contacted .at 1-800-422-4133' and an "inquiry number"' shall be' provided to' the City-Public Works _Inspector. R43 '':Pavement shall be sawcut prior.-to removal. ` 71 1 r The following General and Special Provisions are attached to and made s part. of. Permit No: GENERAL PROVISIONS .: The following shall always apply: , ENCROACHMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: This permit authorizes work to be accomplished within City of La Quinta right of way t ONLY. Whenever construction extends within private property, it shall be the responsibility of the permittee (or his contractors) to secure permission. from abutting property owners. Such authorization`must be secured by the permittee prior to starting work. ' TRACKLAYINGCONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Cleated tracklaying,construction equipment shall not be i:iermitted to operate on any paved surface unless fitted with smooth-faced street pads. All mechanical outriggers shall be fitted with rubber street shoes to protect the paving during excavations.'Rubber'=tired equipment only shall be used in backfill operations in paved areas. If the existing pavement is scarred, spelled, or broken during the term of this contract, or if the pavement is marred, City of La Quinta shall request t that these portions of road be resurfaced over their entire width: Resurfacing shall consist of one coat of two inches (2") of A.C. surfacing plus appropriate seal coat as specified above. PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC: All excavations and work areas shall be properly lighted and barricaded as deemed necessary by the City . ,•.; • Engineer or La Quinta City Public Works Inspectors. Suitable detours and detour sighs shall be placed and maintained for the duration of the project.,The City shall be notified.24 Hrs: in advance of any traffic detours or delineations. CARE OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: Any 'drainage'structure including corrugated metal pipe, concrete pipe, steel culvert and concrete structures encountered during excavationwhichnecessitate removal shall be replaced in kind: In the event.it becomes l ' 'necessary io remove or cut existing drainage structures; City of La Quinta shall be notified prior to commencement of this work. i Drainage structures and open drains shall be kept free of debris at all times for proper drainage., RIGHT OF WAY CLEANUP: Any surplus material resulting from excavation and backfill operations shall be removed from the right of way. All paved surfaces shall be broomed clean of earth and other objectionable materials immediately after backfill and compaction. Existing gutter line and drainage ditches shall be replaced to their original standard or better. All excess material shall be removed prior to paving. Water tanker shall be used, as required, to sprinkle_ the job site to keep down dust conditions and shall be used ~; immediately after backfill. ' ' - r DE-WATER OPERATIONS: If de-watering operations are required and pumps aie forcing water on City of La Quinta roads, it shall be • the responsibility of the permittee (contractor) to control this waterand to provide off-street barricades when necessary. - r CLOSING STREETS: Ndstreet shall be closed. A minimum of one lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times to provide limited access for the adjoining property owners and emergency vehicles. In the event it is felt bythe permittee that he must close a street for • any,length of time, permittee shall contact this office'to obtain the necessary permission. ' SPECIAL PROVISIONS' t "Theffollwing shall apply ONLY when indicated:, f NR1OTIFICATION: Permittee shall notify the City at 564-2246 at least 48 hours in advance of starting construction. • ASH DEPOSITS OR BONDS: A cash bond or an approved surety bond in an amount of not less than $ shall be furnished in the name of City of La Quinta to coverall work involved in the restoration of the various La Quinta roads and survey monuments.-.This bond shall be continuous until cancelled by the City Engineer. This bond must be , posted prior to commencement of any work on this project . , - R3 .,U LITYCLEARANCE:jSubstructures►Priortomakinganyexcavationwithin the City ofLaQuinta right ofway authorized c - permit; the permittee shall contact all concerned utility companies relative to the location of existing substructures. Damage to existing substructures resulting from operations conducted under this permit shall be the sole responsibility f the permittee. r f' R4 ILITY CLEARANCE: (Surface structures) No work shall be done under this permit until all utilities are clear of the proposed work site. The permittee shall notify all concerned utility companies of the proposed work. R5 PAVEMENT WIDENING: Area between the proposed concrete gutter line and the existing road pavement shallbe surfaced with inches of A.C. paving placed on inches of class - aggregate subbase course 'having an"R" value of not less than andinconformancewithCityofLaQuintaRoadimprovementStandards and Specifications, Ordinance #461:. t• ' R6 PARKWAY GRADING: Area between the property line and top of the proposed concrete curb shall be graded to a slope of - 1/4 inch to one foot (1'). �- V ± e c , R7 GRADES & STAKES: City of La Quinta shall establish grades and stakes for the proposed concrete curb and gutter , construction AD City of La Quinta shall checkgradesupon receiptofplanandpFofileand/or grades as established by qg DE CHECKING: a lirensed engineer: s ' R9 CURB REMOVAL FOR DRIVEWAYS: A portion of the existing concrete curb and/or curb and gutter( . feet)shall be - o removed. Curb and/or curb and gutter shall be saw cut prior to removal. Depressed curb, matching concrete gutter and, concrete driveway approach shall be constructed in conformance with City of La Quinta Standard #207. R10 DRIVEWAYS, A.C.: Driveways shall be constructed as not to'alter existing drainage pattern. Surfacing between the, property line and the existing roadspaving shall be 2-1/2 inches of A.C: paving placed on ( ") of class r aggregate base. Driveway,construction shall conform to attached drawing. R11. CULVERTS:A_ inch diameter ( )culvert shall be installed with the invert approximately 1-1 /2 F inches below and in line with the existing flow line. Culvert installation shall conform to the attached drawing. 12, IGHT CLEARANCE: Sight clearance of 600 feet'in either direction shall be assured and maintained.' r RT3 1 SOIL STERILIZER: 'The area to be surfaced shall be Treated with soil sterilizer. Rate of application shall comply with the ' anufacturer's specifications. " - 14 C ORDINATE WORK: The proposed work shall be subordinated to any operation which the State of California or • itof La Quinta may conduct in this area during the period of this permit. Work shall be coordinated with the State or • -. ' City of La Quinta forces to preclude delay or interference with State or City of La Quinta projects. R15 RVEY MONUMENTS: Prior to excavation or beginning of construction, all survey monuments which exist on the = nterline of all streets or property lines when involved shall be completely tied out so they may be readily and correctly: be replaced by a licensed civil engineer or surveyor at the expense of the permittee. A complete set of notes showing the ties to these monuments shall be furnished to the City Engineer prior to the removal of any monuments. Thisofficeshall a be notified upon completion of replacement of'all survey monuments for proper project clearance. L RD-31 x f R1 URVEY MONUMENTS: Prior to excavation or beginning struction, all survey monuments shall be tied out by City of La Quinta and suitable payment or guarantee of payment shall be made as reimbursement for all work involved. R17 PAVEMENT CUTTING: Pavement will be mechanically cut to a straight edge prior to excavation. Method of pavement cutting shall be approved through the office of the City Engineer. (Under no circumstances shall excavating equipment be used to excavate prior to cutting of pavement). Excavation material shall be placed in such a position as to best facilitate the general flow of traffic. Prior to final paving operations, any damage to pavement straight edge shall be corrected. R1 g AVEMENT CUTTING: Pavement shall be saw cut prior to removal. Prior to final paving operations, any damage to pavement straight edge shall be corrected. R19 IMIT OF EXCAVATIONS: Excavations shall be limited to 1,000 lineal feet of open trench before backfill operations must egin. All excavations shall be properly barricaded with lights overnight, on weekends and holidays for the protection of the traveling public. The Public Works inspector shall determine the suitability of excavation barricading in each case. No excavation shall remain open for a period exceeding five (5) days. No excavation shall be made unless the construction aterial is actually on the work site. R20 B CKFILL MATERIAL: Backfill shall be free of brush, roots or other organic substance detrimental to its use for purposes producing an adequately consolidated backfill. Any material which the City of La Quinta deems unsuitable (spongy or saturated material) which is encountered during excavation shall not be used for backfill, but shall be supplemented or replaced by an approved sand or gravel. R21 BACKFILL SAND: Backfill shall be approved transit -mix sand or equivalent and shall be placed in lifts of notgreaterthan three feet (3') and vibrated using vibrotamper or equivalent equipment. Alternate methods may be substituted, but in any case a relative compaction of 95 percent shall be attained within the structural section of the roadway. R22 CKFILL PLACEMENT: Backfill shall be applied in layers of not more than 50 percent of the total depth of the trench fore flooding or a maximum of five-foot (5') liftswhere trenches are of excessive depths. Care isto be exercised that the backfill material is not subjected to extreme swell by flooding operations. Backfill material shall be placed so that the resulting compaction shall be not less than 90 percent or equivalent to the surrounding ground, whichever isthe greater compaction. Where ponding or flooding is used for a maximum settlement, adequate dikes will be constructed to retain the water. Where jetting is used, the jets shall be of sufficient length to reach the bottom of each layer and the water supply shall be continuous. R23 COMPACTION TESTS: If so required bythe inspector, compaction tests shall be made at intervals of not more than 1,000 feet and a minimum of one (1) test on each road. One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded to the City Engineer for approval and filed prior to making permanent repairs. Compaction tests shall be made as outlined in Section 6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State of California, dated January 1973. R24 MPACTION TESTS: If so required by the inspector, compaction tests shall be made for each crossing or service line. One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded to the City Engineer for approval and filed prior to making permanent repairs. Compaction tests shall be made asoutlined in Section 6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State California, dated January 1973. B25 MPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIRS: After completion of backfill and compaction operations, a temporary patch consisting of 2 inches of SC -800 shall be placed on a prepared subgrade. The SC -800 temporary paving shall be placed after a maximum of 3,000 lineal feet of trench has been excavated and backfill operations completed, but in no case shall the placement of the temporary pavement exceed a five (5) day limit. R26 ERMANENT PAVEMENT REPAIR: After backfill and compaction operations have been completed, a temporary patch consisting of two inches (2") of SC -800 shall be placed immediately. A permanent patch of inches A.C. surfacing placed on a inch class base shall be placed no later than days after completion of temporary road repair. -may_ Q. R27 PAVEMENT REPAIR: F.A.S.: Upon completion of backfil I and compaction, a temporary patch consisting of two inches (2") of cold mix paving (SC -800) shall be placed immediately. A permanent patch of three inches (3") of A.C. surfacing shall be placed on six inches (6") concrete base as directed, but not later than fifteen (15) days after completion of temporary paving. Concrete base shall be of five -sack mix and shall conform to the City of La Quinta Road Improvement Standards and Specifications, Ordinance #461. R28 FOG SEAL: A fog seal coat consisting of an application of asphaltic emulsion shall be applied over all patch areas as determined by the City Engineer. R29 SEAL ARMOR COAT: A seal coat consisting of an application binder and screenings shall be applied on all patch areas where such seal coats existed prior to issuance of this permit. Seal or armor coats shall be applied as specified in Section 37, Standard Specifications, State of California, Division of Highways, dated January 1973. Work of pavement repair to be accomplished by a licensed contractor engaged in the business of pavement repair. R30 STREET RESTRIPING: Where street striping is still visible on streets to be excavated, such striping shall be replaced upon completion of permanent repairs. R31 TREE RELOCATION OR REMOVAL: Tree relocation within the City of La Quinta road right of way shall be accomplished by a licensed, bonded and insured tree service, and handled safelywithout interference or hazard to the traveling public. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to maintain the tree in a vigorous growing condition at its new location. Trees to be removed shall be removed in sectionswhich can be handled safelywithout interference or hazard to highway traffic. The entire width of the tree stump shall be removed and disposed of so that no debris remains in view of the highway. The stump hole shall be backfilled and thoroughly compacted as specified in the following paragraph. Where it becomes necessary to restrict traffic, the work shall be restricted to a maximum of 500 feet at any one time. Adequate signs, flagmen and/or barricades shall be provided to protect the traveling public at all times. Large holes resulting from tree removal shall be backfilled and compacted to not less than 90 percent or equivalent to the surrounding ground, whichever is the greater compaction as determined by the impact or field method. Compaction tests shall comply with Section 6.3.01 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State of California, dated January 1973. R32 TREE TRIMMING: a. Only the necessary trimming shall be accomplished to provide clearance of the facility for one calendar year. All broken or weak sections within the trimming shall be removed. b. Where it becomes necessary to restrict traffic, the work shall be restricted to a maximum of 500 feet at anyone time. Adequate signs, flagmen, and/or barricades shall be provided to protect the traveling public at all times. C. If tree trunks are partially outside of the City of La Quinta road right of way, permittee shall make his own arrangements with adjoining property owners for consent to the trimming in addition to the authorization provided by this permit. d. All tree trimming on EVERGREEN TREES, PALM TREES, and other ORNAMENTAL TREES shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Inspector. e. Abutting property owners shall be contacted, in all instances, prior to trimming or topping trees. f. Pruning shall, in all instances, be at the shoulder of the crotch to insure even, fast healing in all cuts of two inches (2") and above in size. Sealant shall be applied to all cut sections as directed by the City Public Works Inspector.