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ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
APR. 1 9 2017
C11YOF. U1 -A
For the construction of public or private curbs, driveways, pavements, sidewalks, parking lots, sewers, LrmaIns-ancFothei.1rk public
works improvements in connection with MINOR IMPROVEMENTS and APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS.
DATE: 4/19/2017
LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION (Street address or Description) ;SOUTH SIDE OF AVE 50 E OF HEATHER GLEN
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PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION: TRAFFIC CONTROL TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AN EXISTING DATA COLLECTOR UNIT
DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION: GAS COMPANY IH036; MAINTENANCE ON EXIST. DATA COLLECTOR UNIT
DIMENSION OF INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL: -
APPROXIMATE TIME WHEN WORK WILL BEGIN: 4/10/2017 TIME OF COMPLETION:5/31/2017
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: - (Including removal of all obstruction, materials, and debris, backfllling, compaction and Placing
permanent resurfacing and/or replacing improvements)
COMMENTS: NO LANE CLOSURE DURING THE COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL THURSDAY THRU MONDAY APRIL 20-24, 2017 AND STAGECOACH FESTIVAL
APRIL 27 MAY 1, 2017
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In consideration of the granting of this permit, the applicant hereby agrees to:
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 at (760) 777-7097. To
submit an Inspection request*, leave a message on the Inspection ReuestHotline at (760) 777-7097 prior to 1:30 P.M. at least twenty-four
(24) hours prior to the anticipated insethon.
Comply with all applicable City Ordinances, the terms and conditions of the permit and all applicable rules aid regulations of the City of and
to pay for any additional replacement necessary as the result of this work.
Jackeline Reyes S-I--
D.teXlS42C 14fl44.07
Signature of Applicant or Agent
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS .
COMPANY - JACKIE REYES 555 W 5TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 (213)244-2310
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Name of Applicant (please print). Business Address .
.. Telephone No. -
ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC 3555 S. GRAND AVE SUITE 2450 LOS ANGELES, CA 90071 (714)785-7616
Name of Contractor and Job Foreman Business Address Telephone No.
1000031310 764056
Contractor's License No. City Business License No.
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO OF'AMERICA - 6604G773748
Applicant's Insurance Company S : Policy Number
Finance Revenue Code
PERMIT INSPECTION
TRAFFIC CONTROL ONLY - i DAY
NOLOGY ENHANCEMENT FEE
TOTAL:
$304.00
$5.00
$309.00
PERMIT NO: TC2017-0023 -
DATE ISSUED: 4 ,,1
EXPIRAIION DATE:
WORK IrECTEb.BY*:
PERMIT COMPLETION DATE*:
*If -the work is covered by a Subdivision Improvement Agreement,
Subdivider shall request final acceptance of improvements from the
City Council. . .
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Date: 3/28/2017
Tract No: Project Name: SoCalGas Advanced Meter
Vicinity: 1H036: On Avenue 50; NW of 79300 Briarwood
Purpose of Construction (i.e.: Rough Grading, Offsite Street, etc.) Complete routine
maintenance to our Data Collector Unit
Description of Construction (i.e.: See Plan Set No. 01234) This will require the use of a
bucket truck parked in front/near pole for approx 30 - 45 minutes.
Dimension of Installation or Removal: N/A
Approximate Construction Start Date: TBD
Approximate Construction Completion Date: TBD
Estimated Construction Cost: $
Estimated Construction Cost shall include the removal of all obstructions, materials, and debris, back-filling, compaction and
placing permanent resurfacing and or replacing improvements
Contact Name: Jackie Reyes Phone Number: (213)244-2310
Name of Applicant/Owner: SoCalGas
Applicant Address: 555 W. 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Applicant Telephone Number: (213)244-2310
Applicant E-mail Address: JReyes2@semprautilities.com
Name of Contractor: Aclara Technologies LLC
Contractor Address: 3555 S. Grand Ave., Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Contractor Telephone Number: (714)785-7616
Contractor State License Number:
Contractor City Business Liôense Number:
Contractor E-mail Address: TRay@Aclara.com
'A COPY OF THE CURRENT INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED -4
Applicant or Contractor General Liability Insurance Company:
Lockton Companies
Applicant or Contractor General Liability Insurance Pdlicy Number:
14161548
Office Use Only:
Inspection Fee:
Permit Fee: '3c1
As-Built
Deposit:
Dust Control
Deposit:
Credit
Amount:
TOTAL FEE DUE: *270
Office Use Only: .-
Assigned Permit Number 10 17—oc12.
Approval Date:
Expiration
Date:
Issue
Date:
Administrative Authority:
City of La Quinta
The following General and Special Provisions are attached to and made a part of
Permit NumberlC2Oli-0023
The following shall always apply:
ENCROACHMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: This permit authorizes work to be accomplished within the City of La Quinta's right of way
ONLY. Whenever construction extends within private property, it is the responsibility of the permittee for his contractors to secure permission
from abutting property owners. Such authorization must be secured by the permittee prior to starting work.
TRACK-LAYING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Cleated track-laying construction equipment shall not be permitted to operate on any paved
surface unless fitted with smoother-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 operation in paved areas. If the existing pavement is scarred, spalled,
or broken during the term of this contract or if the pavement is marred, City of La Quinta shall request that these portions of road be resurfaced
over their entire width. Resurfacing shall consist of one coat of two inches (21 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 City of La Quinta Public Works Inspectors. Suitable detours and detour signs shall be placed and maintained for the duration of the
project. The City shall be notified twenty-four hours (24) in advance of any traffic detours or delineation.
CARE OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES: Any drainage structure to include corrugated metal pipe, concrete pipe, steel culvert and concrete
structures encountered during excavation which necessitate removal shall be replaced in kind. In the event it becomes necessary to remove or
cut existing drainage structures, City of La Quinta shall be notified prior to commencement of this work. 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.
DE-WATEROPERTATIONS: If de-watering operations are required and pumps are forcing water on City of La Quinta roads, it shall be the
responsibility of the permittee (contractor) to control this water and to provide off-street barricades when necessary.
CLOSING STREETS: No street 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 by the permittee that he must dose a street for any length of time,
permittee shall contact this office to obtain the necessary permission.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following shall apply when indicated.
RI NOTIFICATION: Permittee shall notify the City at (760) 777 - 7097 at least forty-eight hours (48) in advance of starting
construction.
Z R2 UTILITY CLEARANCE: (Substructures) Prior to making any excavations within the City of La Quinta right-of-way authorized
by 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 of the
permittee.
R3 UTILITY 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.
C] R4 PAVEMENT WIDENING: Area between the proposed concrete gutter line and the existing road pavement shall be surfaced
with ( N/A ) inches of A.C. paving placed on ( N/A ) inches of ( N/A ) aggregate sub-base course having an
"R" value of not less than ( N/A **) and in conformance with the City of La Quinta Road Improvement Standards and
Specifications, Ordinance #461.
R5 PARKWAY GRADING: Area between the property line and top of the proposed concrete curb shall be graded to a slope of
one-fourth inch (1h1 to one foot (1').
R6 GRADE CHECKING: City of La Quinta shall check grades upon receipt of plan and profile and/or grades as established by
a licensed engineer.
Ri CURB REMOVAL FOR DRIVEWAYS: A portion of the existing concrete curb and/or curb and gutter ( N/A ) feet shall
be 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.
R8 DRIVEWAYS: A.C. driveways shall be constructed as not to alter existing drainage pattern. Surfacing between the property
line and the existing road paving shall be two and a half inches (2 W) of A.C. paving on (** N/A ") of class ( " N/A )
aggregate base.
0 R9 SIGHT CLEARANCE: Sight Clearance of six-hundred feet (600') in all directions shall be assured and maintained at all
times.
RIO SOIL STERILIZER: The area to be surfaced shall be treated with soil strerilizer. Rate of application shall comply with the
manufacturer's specifications.
City of La Quinta
R11 COORDINATE WORK: The proposed work shall be subordinated to any operation, which the State of California or City of
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.
R12 SURVEY MONUMENTS: Prior to excavation or beginning of construction, all survey monuments which exist on the
centerline of all streets or property lines when included shall be completely tied out so they may be readily and correctly,
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. This office shall be
notified upon completion or replacement of all survey monuments for proper clearance.
0 R13 PAVEMENT CUTTING: Pavement will be mechanically saw 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 or pavement.) Excavation material shall be placed in such a position as to best facilitate the
general flow traffic. Prior to final paving operations, any damage to pavement straight edges shall be corrected.
0 R14 LIMIT OF EXCAVATIONS: Excavations shall be limited to one-thousand feet (1000) of open trench before backfill
operations must begin. 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 material is actually on the work site.
0 R15 BACKFILL MATERIAL: Backfill shall be free of brush, roots or other organic substance detrimental to its use for purposes
of producing and adequately consolidated backfill. Ant 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.
R16 BACKFILL SAND: Backfill shall be approved transit-mix sand or equivalent and shall be placed on lifts not greater than
three feet (3') and vibrated using vibrostamper or equivalent equipment. Alternate methods may be substituted, but in any
case, a relative compaction of ninety-five percent (95%) shall be maintained with the structural section of the roadway.
R17 BACKFILL PLACEMENT: Backfill shall be applied in layers of not more than fifty percent (50%) of the total depth of the
trench before flooding or a maximum of five feet (6) lifts where trenches are of excessive depths. Care is to 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 not be less than ninety percent (90%) or equivalent to the surrounding ground, whichever is the
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 continuos.
0 RIB COMPACTION TESTS: If so required by the inspector, compaction test shall be made at intervals of not more than one-
thousand (1000') feet and a maximum of one (1) test on each road. One (1) copy of each test shall be forwarded tot 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.
R19 COMPACTION 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 as outlined in Sections 6.3.001 of the Standard Specifications, Division of Highways, State
of California, dated January 1973.
0 R20 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIRS: After completion of backfill and compaction operations, a temporary patch consisting
of two inches (21 of SC-800 shall be placed on a prepared sub-grade. The SC-800 temporary paving shall be placed after
a maximum of three-thousand linear feet (3000') or 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.
0 R2I PERMANENT PAVEMENT REPAIR: After backfill and compaction have been completed, a temporary patch consisting of
three inches (3") of SC-800 shall be placed immediately. A permanent patch of Asphalt Concrete surfacing per City of La
Quinta Standard 600 shall be placed no later than (5 ) days after completion of temporary road repair.
C] R22 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.
R23 STREET RESTRIPING: Where street striping is still visible on street tobe excavated, such striping shall be replaced upon
completion of permanent repairs.
R24 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 safely without interference or hazard to the traveling public. It
shall be the responsibility of the permitte to maintain the tree in a vigorous growing condition at its new location.
Trees to be removed shall be in sections, which can be handled safely without 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 backfllled 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 five-hundred feet (500') 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 ninety percent (90%) or
equivalent tot 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.
PERMIT NO. TC2017-0023
So Cal Gas Co/Maintenance to Data Collector Units (IHO36)/ South Side of Ave 50
East of Heather Glen
In addition to the standard permit conditions, the following shall apply:
Pursuant to Section 14.16.320 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), all
work shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications For Public
Works Construction (SSPWC) and as directed by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
This permit or copy of it shall be on the work site (usually the job trailer) for inspection during the
actual work performed.
The permittee may only work at night if approved by the City Manager. If approved by the city manager,
night work may be halted if the city receives complaints about the night work.
The permittee shall not encroach upon private property without prior written approval (submit to the
Public Works Department, attention to the Associate Engineer) of the private land owner whom is being
encroached upon.
Prior to commencing the excavation of a trench 5 feet in depth or greater and into which a person will
be required to descend, the Contractor shall first obtain a permit to do so from the Division of Industrial
Safety pursuant to 7-104.1.
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Southern California Gas Company (Jackie Reyes) and/or Aclara Technologies, LLC, hereinafter
referred to as "Permittee", shall be responsible for providing continuous dust and erosion control.
Streets shall be kept clean. They shall be completely cleaned at the end of each working day and more
frequently, if required.
The permittee shall submit inspection requests by calling the City Inspection Hotline at (760) 777-7097
before 1:30 p.m. and at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the anticipated inspection.
Pursuant to Section 6.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 18 § 1, 1982), throughout the
work site, the Permittee shall comply with City regulated work hours. Operation and maintenance of
equipment within one-half mile of human occupancy shall be performed only during the following time
periods:
October 1st to April 30: Monday-Friday 700 a.m. to 5:3Q p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 1st to September 30: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work shall be prohibited on legal holidays and Sundays.
Note: Construction work (including setting up traffic control devices) is not permitted on any Arterial
Street (ie any 4 lane Street) before 8:00 a.m.
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PERMIT NO. TC2017-0023
So Cal Gas Co/ Maintenance to Data Collector Units (ffl036)I South Side of Ave 50
East of Heather Glen
10. Work within 500 feet of a signalized intersection shall be performed between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3
p.m. Traffic control shall be set up after 9 a.m. and removed before 3 p.m. The Permittee shall contact
the City Traffic Signal Maintenance Division at (760) 777-7070 if signal operation at the intersection is
to be altered in any way.
11. Pursuant to Section 14.16.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
Permittee shall assume responsibility for repair of any pavement damage to any public or private street
and for any damage to other City streets or facilities as a result of work performed under this permit.
12. This permit is not yalid until the permittee submits, to the Public Works Department 2 weeks prior to
start of construction, a letter from any owners of the driveways/access ways that will be closed down
due to the construction. The letter must be approved by the city and at minimum state from the owner
the following:
Approval of the construction
Plan identification
Time Frame of Closure
Alternative Routes
13. The permittee shall place temporary no parking signs along the parking area affected by the
construction. The signs shall be placed along the area 48hrs prior to the start of closing the area, and
removed immediately after the construction completion date.
14. Pursuant to Section 14.16.250 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982), at
residential streets, advance warning signs and traffic control shall be installed and maintained in
accordance the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA
MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
On Collectors to Arterial Streets, the permittee must submit a traffic control plan which shall be from or
prepared under the guidance of the latest edition of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CA MUTCD) or the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH).
Traffic Control plans not from the CA MUTCD or the WATCH shall be signed and stamped by a civil
or traffic engineer registered in the State of California. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to
appropriately detour and barricade all construction sites.
Pursuant to Section 14.16.290 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982),
street closures shall not be permitted. A minimum of two (2) travel lanes of paved surface shall
be maintained at all times.
15. Prior to excavating, if required, the Permittee shall contact Underground Service Alert at 1-800-
422-4133. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to notify the Public Works Department of
anticipated excavation which impact City facilities, including but not limited to traffic signal
conduits and loops, irrigation lines, electrical conduits, and storm drain facilities.
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PERMIT NO. TC2017-0023
So Cal Gas Col Maintenance to Data Collector Units (111036)/ South Side of
Ave 50 East of Heather Glen
16. Should additional work, materials, or modifications of the work be required in order to meet City
standards, safety requirements, signage requirements, or to fit actual field conditions, the work shall
be performed by the Permittee as directed by and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer at no cost to
the City of La Quinta.
17. The permittee shall be responsible for calling the city inspector to arrange the city inspector to
observe random trench compaction testing performed by a city approved material testing firm. If the
inspector's phone number is unknown, the permittee shall call the Public Works front counter phone
at 777-7075 or the Assistant Civil Engineer at 777-7047 to determine the city inspector's phone
number. The inspector shall determine the number and location of the test location/s. The above
testing does not relieve the permittee' s responsibility for future repairs due to settlement at and near
the locations of the work area. Materials testing must be performed under direct supervision of a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
No excavation or backfill will be required on this project. Reapply if excavation is required.
18. This permit is not valid until the permittee submits, to the Public Works Department 2 weeks prior to
start of construction, the name of the City approved contractor, who shall submit to the City the
following items:
General Liability Insurance Company and Policy Number
City Business License
Contractors State License Number
19. The Applicant or Contractor shall furnish the City satisfactory evidence of insurance in the amounts
provided in Engineering Bulletin for Indemnification & Insurance Requirements. This insurance shall
be kept in full force and effect at all times by Applicant or Contractor during the prosecution of the
permitted work and updated Certificate of Liability Insurance shall be submitted to the City. Each
policy shall name the City as an additionalinsured.
20. If public traffic lanes are required to be closed, this permit is not valid until the permittee submits, to
the Public Works Department, a traffic control plan for review and approval prior to start àf
construction or parking on the paved R/W.
21. All excavations within City of La Quinta right-of-way shall be backfilled, and temporarily paved if
within the existing travel way, at the end of every workday as directed by and to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer for the protection of the public. Lengths of open trench shall not greatly exceed that
which can not be backfilled in the same day. Excavated trenches shall not be allowed open overnight,
however, Permittee may leave a length of excavated trench, not to exceed twenty (20) feet in length,
open overnight at a point where construction will begin the next day, provided that this length of
trench is completely covered by steel plating.
No excavation or backfill will be required on this project. Reapply if excavation is required.
22. All landscaping, irrigation, decorative rock, decorative concrete, lighting, etc., shall be replaced to its
original condition. • S
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PERMIT NO. TC2017-0023
So Cal Gas Co/ Maintenance to Data Collector Units (IH036)/ South Side of
Ave 50 East of Heather Glen
23. Access and egress to all local properties shall be maintained at all times.
Permittee shall permanently stabilize any and all soil that was disturbed as a result of work performed
under this permit with an approved dust control treatment. Soil stabilization shall be done
immediately after completing the operation.
Pursuant to Chapter 12.56 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Ordinance 10 § 1 (part), 1982) the City
has designated certain city streets as Truck Routes. The weight limit for restricted streets (i.e., streets
not part of the Truck Route network) is. three (3) tons; trucks exceeding the weight limit may use a
restricted street if making a delivery or pickup on the subject street, or if this permit specifically grants
permission to use the street to deliver street construction materials and/or equipment.
The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend or void this permit at any time.
The përmittee shall indemnify, hold harmless and assume* the defense, of the City frOm all damages,
delay costs, costs or expenses in law or equity that may arise out of work under this permit.
If it is the intent of the permittee to cut the pavement and have it restored by a third party, the
permittee shall postpone cutting the pavement until the intended third party has acquired a permit from.
the City to perform the required restoration work.
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Work on I- reeways and Expressways with speeds of 65 mph or greater shall meet the Standard Plans and Standard Specifications of Caltrans.
121 Posted Speed or observed operating speed (whichever is greater).
(3) Channelizer spacing shall be reduced in half at areas where work is taking place, on curves, or areas of head-on conflict.
(4' 4 Buffer space may be inserted in low speed urban areas and snould be inserted in high speed urban and rural areas.
)5 Sign spacing in rural areas should be 500 ff1