HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - PLANTING WILDFLOWERS FWY (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Heidt
DATE: December 10, 1991
SUBJECT: PLANTING OF WILDFLOWERS ON FREEWAY
DEPARTMENT: City Council
BACKGROUND
Councilmember Heidt has requested this item be placed on the agenda. A group of
citizens has approached Councilmember Heidt with the idea of planting, wildflower
seeds on certain roadsides.
The Councilmember contacted the Parks & Recreation Department who has prepared
the attached information.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information
ATTACHMENT
Memo dated 12/4/91 from Parks & Recreation Department
APPROVED
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Parks and Recreation
FROM: '/Frank Hogan, Parks Supervisor
DATE: December 4, 1991
SUBJECT: Wildflower Seed for Jan Heidt
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I contacted Jan Heidt for you as requested by, Wayne and discussed her needs
for wildflower seed. The following is information she needs by Thursday,
December 5, 1991 for the Council Agenda submittal deadline:
APPLEWOOD SEED COMPANY (303) 431-6283
30 Pounds - Poppy Seed - Salesperson - Norm $. 450.00
(Eschcholtzia, California)
100 Pounds - Southwest Mix 18051 2,500.00
Freight
32.61
Less 6% for Bulk Order 177.00
Total $2,805.00
AVAILABILITY 7-10 Days for Mix 18051, all other mixes available most of
the year.
Planting Dates - January and February
Seeding Rates - Approximately 10 pounds per acre average
Planting Method:
To broadcast the seed with a hand held spreader would be adequate
for working along the roadside.
For best results: Rain is needed for 6-8 weeks following seeding
for the plants to survive and produce good color.
CC: Jan Heidt
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