Blythe City Council
February 8, 2022

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe *
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
6:00 P.M.

Dale S. Reynolds, Mayor
Joseph DeConinck, Vice Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Council Member
Joseph Halby, III, Council Member
Sam Burton, Council Member
Vallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerl
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 8, 2022
5:40pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor DeConinck City Attorney Roberto
Councilman Rodriguez City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby Fire Chief Hasler
Councilman Burton Chief Building Official Brown
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Successor Agency's jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

CLOSED SESSION:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Case No. 1:17-CV-2804.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made 1 available for Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website:
www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

Blythe Meeting of
The Blythe City Council
February 8, 2022
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds Police Chief Dale
Vice Mayor DeConinck
Councilman Rodriguez
Councilman Halby®
Councilman Burton

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ADDED STARTER
The City Council may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the requires a 203 vote ortie City Council (4 of i Counci asus, les to than 203 ng of thy undi rein, ding an em to the genda requires a unanimous vote.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-8)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, February 4, 2022.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 2/8/2022, warrants numbered 74538 through 74608 in the amount of $493,684.80; 2/8/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 74609 through 74618 in the amount of $728.21 and 2/8/2022, warrants numbered 74619 through 74663 in the amount of $111,754.94.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 2/8/2022, warrants numbered 52714 through 52717 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52181 through 52182 in the amount of $43,925.93; 2/8/2022, warrants numbered 52718 through 52833 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52183 through 52240 in the amount of $235,6500.40; 2/8/2022, warrants numbered 52734 through 52748 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52241 through 52297 in the amount of $232,755.22 and 2/8/2022, warrants numbered 52749 through 52753 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52298 through 52403 in the amount of $71,598.81.

4. Minutes of the January 11, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the January 11, 2022 Meeting.

5. City of Blythe Permits issued for the Month of January 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

8. Submission of an Application to CalRecycle for SB 1383 Funding.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-003, authorizing the submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle grants in which the City is eligible.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-003. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BLYTHE IS ELIGIBLE.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 9)

9. Categorical Exemption- SAC Health Systems Health Care Facility Project.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, adopt a Notice of Exemption for the SAC Health System Health Care Facility Project located at 500 N. Broadway and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 10-14)

10. Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity- Karma's Calling, LLC.

Recommendation: Council approve a letter supporting the issuance of an On-Sale General- Public Premises (Type 48- bar, Night Club) Alcoholic Beverage License to Karma's Calling located at 221 W. Hobsonway with the full knowledge of the undue concentration.

11. Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget Amendment and Mid-Year Financial Report.

Recommendation: Receive and File the Mid-Year Financial Report and Adopt Resolution No. 2022-004 amending the FY 2021/22 budget as referenced in Exhibit A of said Resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-004. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022.

12. Housing Element Update.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-006 A between the City and The Holt Group and issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $63,000 for preparation of the City's 6t Cycle Housing Element Update.

13. San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-007 A with Rove Engineering and issue a purchase order to Rove not to exceed $385,365; authorize an additional $35,000 for project contingencies, inspections and engineering services and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000; authorize the City Manger to enter into an agreement with the Holt Group for construction surveying with a purchase order not to exceed $29,850 and establish a project budget of $450,215.

14. Lovekin-Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-009 A with Rove Engineering and issue a purchase order not to exceed $949,365; authorize an additional $50,500 for project contingencies, inspections and engineering services and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000 and establish a project budget of $999,865.00. y writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available f blic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In additic such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Blythe Successor Agency jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on March 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact ADA Coordinator Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at [email protected]. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).
y writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available:
blic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In additi such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account
Amount
74538 1/11/2022 007842 B & H PHOTONIDEO 197815354 015430 OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT 2,267.84 198096258 015430 OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT 2,194.68 Total: 4,462.52
74539 1/12/2022 007844 HYATT REGENCY SACRAMENTO 33827045 015510 LODGING - G DALE 216-2/11/2022 1,093.40 33827045 015510 PARKING FEES - G DALE 216-2/11/2022 150.00 015510
Total: 1,243.40
74540 1/25/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F34987 015427 PARTS/SUPPLIES 280.78 F38760 015427 PARTS/SUPPLIES
F39178 015440 PARTS/SUPPLIES R
F40560 015427 PARTS/SUPPLIES
F40873 015427 PARTS/SUPPLIES
F41818 015493 PARTS/SUPPLIES
F45522 015494 PARTS/SUPPLIES
F47692 015494 PARTS/SUPPLIES C
F47693 015494 PARTS/SUPPLIES
T19250 015493 PARTS/SUPPLIES
T19693 015439 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 36.27
Total : 658.01
74541 1/25/2022 005294 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC 2758-325058 015467 PARTS/SUPPLIES 10.64 Total: 10.64
74542 1/25/2022 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 23300030 015591 USE TAX 12/2021 2,201.00 Total: 2,201.00
74543 1/25/2022 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 101921 014369 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 2/1-3/ 86.60 Total : 86.60
74544 1/25/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13MLHH4THQQ1 015400 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 48.90 14CF4W73DYL1 015365 PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.65
14M1G7WGPHMN 015421 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 77.10
17CX1T3VN41F 015352 PARTS/SUPPLIES 96.39
1CHLFW961C6T 015488 SUPPLIES 106.05
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74544 1/25/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC (Continued) 015488
1GQR34F33PNK 015352 PARTS/SUPPLIES 251.82
1MDF1D9GJN4Q 015400 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.96
1PVFXHQKQ9LC 015400 PARTS/SUPPLIES 335.64
1QKJ3W6MTJ4R CREDIT RETURN -570.20
1RT7VPVY9RDP 015352 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 96.48
1RVH6Q4N1NKQ 015352 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 423.84
Total : 935.63
74545 1/25/2022 006873 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 588000373552 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 301.86 588000380150 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 429.61 588000385326 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 285.15 Total: 1,016.62
74546 1/25/2022 007074 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC INUS041610 015422 TASER CARTRIDGES 975.77 Total: 975.77
74547 1/25/2022 005289 AYRES SUITES 200792 015497 LODGING - L CORDOVA 21-2/8/2022 107.54 Total : 107.54
74548 1/25/2022 007285 AYSO COLORADO RIVER OPEN SAS-2022 015547 SOCCER ALL-STAR FEES 2,010.00 Total: 2,010.00
74549 1/25/2022 007486 BAKER, JEFFREY 852542 015574 REIMBURSEMENT - RX 129.99 Total: 129.99
74550 1/25/2022 007804 BORDIN SEMMER LP 3000-0430M 4 015548 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 1,483.67 Total: 1,483.67
74551 1/25/2022 000051 C B PLUMBING 92295 015513 GREASE TRAP PUMPING 428.59 Total : 428.59
74552 1/25/2022 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE 011822 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
74553 1/25/2022 007689 CORDOVA, LUIS 020722 015498 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2-2/8/2022

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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74553 1/25/2022 007689 007689 CORDOVA, LUIS (Continued) Total : 65.00 74554 1/25/2022 000080 COSME'S PROPANE 9722 015525 WEED ABATEMENT SUPPLIES 391.50 Total: 391.50
74555 1/25/2022 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002362 015499 SHELTER SERVICES 11/2021 2,668.20 AN0000002380 015499 SHELTER SERVICES 12/2021 6,586.50
Total : 9,254.70
74556 1/25/2022 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005353 015149 FLEET FUEL CHARGES 11/2021 8,845.54 Total: 8,845.54
74557 1/25/2022 000448 CPS-COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SVCS SOP54164 015580 TESTING SERVICES - 911 DISPATCHEF 404.80 Total: 404.80
74558 1/25/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000118280 015583 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 1/1-1/31/2022 257.65 Total : 257.65
74559 1/25/2022 007305 CROWE, CRISTINA SAS-2022 015549 SOCCER ALL STARS - PER DIEM 2,688.00
Total : 2,688.00
74560 1/25/2022 003026 CROWE, JONATHAN SOC/2022-7 015550 SOCCER OFFICIAL 110.00 Total: 110.00
74561 1/25/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 54922 015401 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 697.17 54923 015401 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 615.58
Total : 1,312.75
74562 1/25/2022 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-187699 015428 PARTS/SUPPLIES 110.44 8681-187754 015428 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.24
8681-187796 015428 PARTS/SUPPLIES 12.82
8681-187797 015428 PARTS/SUPPLIES 41.42
8681-187894 015528 PARTS/SUPPLIES 37.56
Total: 245.48
74563 1/25/2022 007712 DALE, GARTH 013022 015509 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 1/30-2/1/2022 110.00
020622 015508 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2/6-2/11/2022 270.00
632293119 015509 TRAVEL - LODGING 1/30-2/1/2022 340.20
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account
Amount
74563 1/25/2022 007712 007712 DALE, GARTH (Continued) Total : 720.20 74564 1/25/2022 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 74672247 014644 CONTRACT#25340910 LANIER/MP6055 215.81 74994761 014644 CONTRACT#25340910 LANIER/MP6055 215.81
75161900 014414 CONTRACT #25563258 2/1-2/28/2022 505.52 75169851 014416 CONTRACT #25559071 2/1-2/28/2022 317.66 Total: 1,254.80
74565 1/25/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 554817 015584 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 12/2021 1,979.00 555006 015584 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 12/2021 394.00
Total : 2,373.00
74566 1/25/2022 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 015475 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 196.00 Total : 196.00
74567 1/25/2022 002074 DIVERSIFIED INSPECTIONS CA INC INDI45739 015529 SAFETY INSPECTIONS 530.00 Total: 530.00
74568 1/25/2022 000016 E S BABCOCK & SONS INC CA20728-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 75.00 CA20729-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 45.00
CA20759-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 62.05
CA20760-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 45.00
CA20786-0040 TESTING SERVICES 168.13
CA21093-0040 TESTING SERVICES 66.15
CA21110-0040 TESTING SERVICES 79.05
CA21111-0040 TESTING SERVICES 102.00
CA21112-0040 TESTING SERVICES 15.00
CA21117-0040 TESTING SERVICES 45.00
CA21147-0040 TESTING SERVICES 185.64
CA21671-0040 014376 TESTING SERVIÇES 45.00
CA21672-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 60.00
CA21673-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 151.13
Total: 1,144.15
74569 1/25/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPWK0529772 015506 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,700.54 EPWK0529789 015506 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,284.22 EPWK0530981 015506 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,033.14 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74569 1/25/2022 003378 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST (Continued) Total : 5,017.90 74570 1/25/2022 002750 FERGUSON, PRAET & SHERMAN 25100 015551 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 3,212.00 Total : 3,212.00
74571 1/25/2022 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 233429 015582 PARTS/SUPPLIES 22.84 Total: 22.84
74572 1/25/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 015586 COMMUNICATIONSIALARM SYSTEM 1/ 109.21 7609228395 015517 COMMUNICATIONS/QUECHAN 1/1-1/31. 78.27 7609228395 015517 COMMUNICATIONS/QUECHAN 12/1-12/ 79.12 015517
7609229375 015585 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 1/1: 103.37 9091590013 015516 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 6,728.68 9091590039 015515 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 1/7-2/6/2022 356.41 9091590042 015514 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLWELLS 1/1-1/ 2,095.18 Total: 9,550.24
74573 1/25/2022 000132 HACH COMPANY 12558024 015489 SUPPLIES 65.24 Total: 65.24
74574 1/25/2022 007840 HAWKINS, DYLAN JOHN SOC/2022-3 015552 SOCCER OFFICIAL 600.00 Total : 600.00
74575 1/25/2022 000135 HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC 32142682 015505 CHEMICALSIVECTOR CONTROL 3,229.88 Total : 3,229.88
74576 1/25/2022 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN001971 015518 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES QTR 4/ 1,253.92 Total : 1,253.92
74577 1/25/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F57964 015578 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.84 Total : 40.84
74578 1/25/2022 007538 JW ENVIRONMENTAL CANADA ULC CA03074 015468 PARTS/SUPPLIES 657.29 Total : 657.29
74579 1/25/2022 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9008293635 015519 ACCT 1165535 BIZHUB C554 & C558/CC 160.83 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account
Amount
74579 1/25/2022 005295 005295 KONICA MINOLTA (Continued) Total: 160.83 74580 1/25/2022 003135 LARRY GREEN FORD INC. 6083329 015279 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 414.16 Total: - 414.16
74581 1/25/2022 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2533 015587 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CY2022 100.00 Total: 100.00
74582 1/25/2022 007242 LEE, ALEJANDRO SOC/2022-2 015553 SOCCER OFFICIAL 460.00 Total: 460.00
74583 1/25/2022 003006 NAVARRO, ALEJANDRO 121521 015490 REIMBURSEMENT - WORK BOOTS 200.00 Total : 200.00
74584 1/25/2022 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN DEC 2021 015527 INSPECTION SERVICES 12/2021 382.50 Total : 382.50
74585 1/25/2022 001675 OWSLEY, NOEL R. 12-21-019 015487 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - HAMPTON IN 525.00 12-21-020 015487 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - WADE CRE 562.50
12-21-021 015487 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - HICKORY RC 1,125.00 12-21-022 015487 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - CARMELA G. 1,237.50 12-21-023 015487 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - CORNERST 2,625.00 12-21-024 015487 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - BLYTHE MES 6,375.00 Total : 12,450.00
74586 1/25/2022 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 128718 014970 GASOLINE/OIL - EQUIPMENT 833.33 7129 FINANCE CHARGE REVERSED -26.36
Total : 806.97
74587 1/25/2022 003695 PENA MORENO, FABIAN SOC/2022-6 015554 SOCCER OFFICIAL 195.00 Total: 195.00
74588 1/25/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 011822 015588 PETTY CASH 124.07
Total: 124.07
74589 1/25/2022 003150 PITNEY BOWES 3105258945 015521 TERM RENTAL CHARGES - CH 11/2/202 1,531.00 Total: 1,531.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74590 1/25/2022 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO 122021 015589 LIABILITY PROGRAM ASSESSMENT 186,474.00 Total : 186,474.00
74591 1/25/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 21994095 015441 PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.05 21997997 015441 PARTS/SUPPLIES 168.17
Total: 206.22
74592 1/25/2022 007852 RETAIL STRATEGIES, LLC 531-1 015556 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSI 45,000.00 Total : 45,000.00
74593 1/25/2022 006176 ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC 2797 015405 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,854.60 Total: 4,854.60
74594 1/25/2022 005261 SHELTON IV, DEWEY JACK SOC/2022-4 015555 SOCCER OFFICIAL 510.00 Total: 510.00
74595 1/25/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 204399 015495 SUPPLIES 59.77 234233 015435 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 90.47
411411 015495 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 155.13
Total: 305.37
74596 1/25/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700269539301 015522 ELECTRICITY/TAP DEVICE 12/1-12/31/2 815.65 Total: 815.65
74597 1/25/2022 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 21-12077 015590 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 12/1-12/3' 1,828.75 Total : 1,828.75
74598 1/25/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-125 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 629.51 1-129 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 235.13
1-205 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 290.70
1-220 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 60.00
1-240 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 56.31
1-275 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 98.80
1-452 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 461.72
1-460 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 56.00
1-554 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 28.00
Total : 1,916.17
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account
Amount
74599 1/25/2022 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 075399 015511 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 2/2022 1,741.64 075757 014421 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/FIRE DEPT 697.68
Total : 2,439.32
74600 1/25/2022 001487 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 18696948 015523 POSTAGE 12/8/2021-1/10/2022 3,010.88 Total: 3,010.88
74601 1/25/2022 002392 US BANK 1903345 015592 CITY HALLICOUNTY COURTHOUSE PR 48,231.38 Total: 48,231.38
74602 1/25/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 830227 014815 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,704.41 830676 015402 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,474.82
831673 015402 PARTS/SUPPLIES 946.02
833881 015402 PARTS/SUPPLIES 314.71
838482 015213 PARTS/SUPPLIES 332.61
Total : 4,772.57
74603 1/25/2022 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 020622 015512 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2/6-2/11/2022 245.00 020622 015512 TRAVEL - SELF PARKING (X6) 216-2/11/2 144.00 015512
2650083366 015512 TRAVEL - LODGING 2/6-2/11/2022 850.66 Total : 1,239.66
74604 1/25/2022 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9897311444 015595 WIRELESS SERVICEMATER METERS 76.02 9897311445 015594 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 12/14/2021-1/1 162.00 Total: 238.02
74605 1/25/2022 007707 VICTORIA, MARIA 012422 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
74606 2/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016683058 HEALTH BENEFITS - ELECTED 2/2022 2,596.59
Total : 2,596.59
74607 2/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016683056 HEALTH BENEFITS - ALL EMPLOYEES: 96,942.06 Total : 96,942.06
74608 2/1/2022 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, STD, PREMIUM:
5,985.33
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74608 2/1/2022 006924 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL (Continued) Total: 5,985.33 71 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 493,684.80 71 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 493,684.80

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
| HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 74538-74608
IN THE AMOUNT OF $493,684.80 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR PAYMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT

COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CAAPPROVED SAID
WARRANTS AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2022.

Chisto Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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01/26/2022 8:58:45AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74609 1/25/2022 007846 BAJWA, AMANDEEP Ref000209125 UB Refund Cst #023813 43.46 Total: 43.46
74610 1/25/2022 007845 BRITTON, RICHARD Ref000209124 UB Refund Cst #023391 87.52 Total : 87.52
74611 1/25/2022 007847 CURIEL, FELIPE Ref000209126 UB Refund Cst #024601

8.65 Total: 8.65
74612 1/25/2022 007849 DREAMBUILDER CONSTRUCTION CORP Ref000209128 UB Refund Cst #024916 66.45 Total: 66.45
74613 1/25/2022 004003 ESHELMAN, KELLY Ref000209131 UB Refund Cst #025147 95.82 Total: 95.82
74614 1/25/2022 007838 HERNANDEZ, RAMON Ref000209130 UB Refund Cst #025132 104.53 Total: 104.53
74615 1/25/2022 007482 JOHNSON, GIDEON Ref000209123 UB Refund Cst #003667 117.82 Total : 117.82
74616 1/25/2022 007850 RAMIREZ, ANGELIQUE Ref000209129 UB Refund Cst #025027 82.43 Total : 82.43
74617 1/25/2022 007848 SCOTT, LATAUSHA Ref000209127 UB Refund Cst #024679 60.65 Total : 60.65
74618 1/25/2022 007851 TREJO, PEDRO Ref000209132 UB Refund Cst #025493 60.88 Total : 60.88
10 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 728.21
10 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 728.21
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE UTILITY BILLING REFUND WARRANTS NUMBERED 74609-74618 IN THE AMOUNT OF $728.21 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR PAYMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. I FURTHER

CERTIFY THAT COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CA
APPROVED SAID WARRANTS AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2022.

Chust Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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02/01/2022 11:18:27AM City of Blythe
Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74619 2/8/2022 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 6160 015581 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 288.67 Total: 288.67
74620 2/8/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1JHP1NQRLLHQ 015429 PARTS/SUPPLIES 166.10 1 NQC13WP74YT 015429 PARTS/SUPPLIES 69.88
1VXMM6YV1L6T 015622 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,192.45
Total: 1,428.43
74621 2/8/2022 006873 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 588000390999 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 285.15 Total : 285.15
74622 2/8/2022 005289 AYRES SUITES 200774 015496 LODGING - N NUNEZ 4/10-4/15/202: 537.70 Total : 537.70
74623 2/8/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 50586CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 323.27 Total: 323.27
74624 218/2022 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 42242 015561 LAB SERVICES 12/2021 51.00 42347 015562 LAB SERVICES 12/2021 66.00
Total: 117.00
74625 2/8/2022 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 84362767 015530 SUPPLIES 140.94 Total : 140.94
74626 2/8/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR88867 014375 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT #CN10€ 118.11 Total : 118.11
74627 2/8/2022 005012 BUSH, PAMELA 022722 015596 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2/27-3/4/2022 245.00 93118112 015596 TRAVEL - LODGING 2/27-3/4/2022 679.50
Total : 924.50
74628 2/8/2022 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER DEC 2021 015609 PARKING CITATIONS 12/2021 114.50 Total : 114.50
74629 2/8/2022 007028 CORE & MAIN LP Q028845 015342 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,319.16 Q124740 015393 PARTS/SUPPLIES 871.98
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74629 2/8/2022 007028 007028 CORE & MAIN LP (Continued) Total :
3,191.14
74630 218/2022 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 18524 015621 BASE MATERIAL 2,307.57 Total : 2,307.57
74631 218/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 54949 015576 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 100.00 54958 015623 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 954.04
Total : 1,054.04
74632 2/8/2022 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 9514878-02 015625 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,096.74 Total: 1,096.74
74633 2/8/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC 133145 015611 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 121: 412.00 133693 015611 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING • 177.85
Total : 589.85
74634 2/8/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 558302 015563 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 12/202

35.00 Total : 35.00
74635 2/8/2022 000016 E S BABCOCK & SONS INC CA21179-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 45.00 CA22180-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 75.00
CA22181-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 79.05
Total: 199.05
74636 2/8/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPPS0720239 015572 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.14 EPPS0720240 015572 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4.39
Total : 13.53
74637 218/2022 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0163316-IN 015567 BADGE REPAIR/SERVICE 928.33 Total: 928.33
74638 2/8/2022 007675 FOLSOM LAKE FORD FL1584 015275 2022 FORD EXPLORER 39,293.10 FL1584 015275 DISCOUNT -500.00
015275
Total : 38,793.10
74639 2/8/2022 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 559718 015568 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 558.97 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74639 2/8/2022 005978 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL (Continued) Total : 558.97 74640 2/8/2022 007381 GREEN, MICHAEL 040822 015526 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/8/2022 15.00 Total : 15.00
74641 2/8/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F52507 015544 PARTS/SUPPLIES 167.44 F53997 015557 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.65
F57547 015557 PARTS/SUPPLIES 5.43
T21816 015557 PARTS/SUPPLIES 175.05
Total : 362.57
74642 2/8/2022 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 12 015626 BLOOD DRAWS/ON CALL FEES 425.00 Total : 425.00
74643 2/8/2022 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9309189268 015540 PARTS/SUPPLIES 752.18 Total : 752.18
74644 2/8/2022 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD MD16410 015579 PERMIT #E005315 CO/FACILITY #07 373.93
Total : 373.93
74645 218/2022 006734 NUNEZ, NATHANIEL 041022 015501 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/10-4/15/2022 245.00 Total: 245.00
74646 2/8/2022 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 122138816 015520 PUBLICATIONS 12/1-12/31/2021 2,211.25
Total : 2,211.25
74647 2/8/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 012822 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 639.69 Total : 639.69
74648 2/8/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 21752581 015395 SUPPLIES

13.04 21753719 015395 SUPPLIES 235.98
Total: 249.02
74649 2/8/2022 000218 RICHARDS WATSON & GERSHON 235496 015633 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROL 50.00 235497 015633 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROL 37.00
Total : 87.00
74650 218/2022 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 145073 015569 SUPPLIES 280.94
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74650 2/8/2022 005981 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY (Continued) Total : 280.94 74651 218/2022 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 097 014370 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 1/2 1,825.00 Total : 1,825.00
74652 2/8/2022 006511 SHAWN COPELAND ELECTRIC 1601 015546 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 768.19 Total : 768.19
74653 2/8/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 278899 015628 SUPPLIES 117.32 963400 015571 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 115.33
Total : 232.65
74654 2/8/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 015615 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 25,126.61 700240317342 015612 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 1: 49.52 700350079007 015620 ELECTRICITYNVWTP 12/28/2021-11: 6,840.79 700350166610 015619 ELECTRICITY/PTF 12/28/2021-1/2 5,332.76 700475898313 015613 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 1: 125.89 700501126797 015614 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 142.06 Total : 37,617.63
74655 2/8/2022 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 075753 015564 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 3/20: 1,741.64 Total : 1,741.64
74656 2/8/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 06622932165 015634 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 478.20 07632638008 015617 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTE 189.01
11185732804 015616 NATURAL GAS/PD 12/8/2021-1/7/20: 133.33 Total : 800.54
74657 2/8/2022 006791 TRI STATE RENTALS, INC 42168 015277 BOOM TRUCK RENTAL 5,261.64
Total: 5,261.64
74658 2/8/2022 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 492465 015605 PARTS/SUPPLIES 31.52 Total : 31.52
74659 2/8/2022 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 120220063 014373 DIG ALERT TICKETS 1/2022

97.45 Total: 97.45
74660 2/8/2022 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 015632 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 1/2022 1,307.70 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74660 2/8/2022 004501 004501 US BANK CORP (Continued) Total: 1,307.70 74661 2/8/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 844584 015476 PARTS/SUPPLIES 484.25 844890 015476 PARTS/SUPPLIES 269.54
848527 015575 PARTS/SUPPLIES 105.32
848528 015575 PARTS/SUPPLIES 105.32
848588 015575 PARTS/SUPPLIES 147.17
854034 015606 PARTS/SUPPLIES 803.61
855946 015606 PARTS/SUPPLIES 433.86
Total : 2,349.07
74662 2/8/2022 006667 WALNOHA, TINA 022722 015597 TRAVEL - LODGING 2/27-3/4/2022 679.50 022722 015597 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2127-3/4/2022 245.00
015597
022722 015597 TRAVEL - SELF-PARKING 2/27-3/4/2 60.00
015597
Total : 984.50
74663 2/8/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29232 015504 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 50.24 Total: 50.24
45 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 111,754.94 45 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 111,754.94
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 74619-74663
IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,754.94 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR PAYMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT

COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CA APPROVED SAID
WARRANTS AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2022.

C'hist Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/24/2021 to 01/07/2022
Payday 01/12/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52714 to 52717, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52181 to 52182 in the amount of $43,925.93 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of February 8th, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
19 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/24/2021 to 01/06/2022
Payday 01/14/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52718 to 52733, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52183 to 52240 in the amount of $235,650.40 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of February 8th, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
20 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/07/2022 to 01/20/2022
Payday 01/28/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52734 to 52748, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52241 to 52297 in the amount of $232,755.22 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of February 8t, 2022.

Christ Elus
Director of Finance
21 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/01/2022 to 01/31/2022
Payday 02/04/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52749 to 52753, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52298 to 52403 in the amount of $71,598.81 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of February 8", 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
22 Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
January 11, 2022
The January 11, 2022 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor Reynolds. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor DeConinck and Council Members Rodriguez, Halby and Burton. Staff in attendance included: Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale. Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius participated via teleconference.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reynolds.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from the consent calendar and acted upon separately.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, January 7, 2022.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 1/11/2022, warrants numbered 74403 through 74474 in the amount of $1,005.29; 1/11/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 74475 through 74482 in the amount of $1,005.29 and 1/11/202, warrants numbered 74483 through 74537 in the amount of $282,690.05.

3. Approval of the Pavroll Resister.

Recommendation: Approve 1/11/2022, warrants numbered 52691 through 52695 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 51955 through 52014 in the amount of $246,563.65; 1/11/2022, warrants numbered 52696 through 52707 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52015 through 52072 in the amount of $222,858.33; 1/11/2022, warrant numbered 52708 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52073 through 52074 in the amount of $10,043.64 and 1/11/2022, warrants numbered 52709 through 52713 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52075 through 52180 in the amount of $74,588.23.

4. Minutes of the December 14, 2021 City Council Meeting ecommendation: Approve the Minutes of the December 14, 2021 Meeting

5. City of Blythe Permits issued for the Month of December 2021.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2021.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2021.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

8. Investment Report for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the quarterly investment report.

9. Acceptance of Donation- CVSP.

Recommendation: Accept a donation for the Joe Wine Recreation Center in the amount of $12,863.67 from Chuckawalla Valley State Prison and authorize staff to purchase gym floor covers for the basketball court with proceeds from this donation.

10. User Fee Recovery Policy.
23 Recommendation: Adopt the User Fee Cost Recovery Policy.

11. City Wide Salinity Study- Water Quality Control Board Order R7-2016-003.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-001 A, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between City and the Holt Group.

12. Liability Program Financial Plan.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the 2021 PERMA Assessment Agreement and issue a purchase order in the amount of $184,609.

13. Areement for Animal Shelter Services between City and County of Riverside. ecommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement for Animal Shelter Services

14. articination in the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-001, authorizing City to enter into an agreement with the City of San Diego for partnership in the Crimes Against Children Task Force Program and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and documents once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-001. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR

PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN DIGEO INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) TASK FORCE PROGRAM

AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS.

15. Submission of an Application to the California Department of Water Resources Drought Relief Grant Program.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-002, authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution for the Mesa Ranch Water Tank Replacement Project and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the grant.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-002. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION FOR THE MESA RANCH WATER TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Categorical Exemption- GenerationZ, LLC Commercial Cannabis Project. Finance Director Elms stated GenerationZ, LLC represented by the Fitzgerald Family Agriculture LP proposes to develop a commercial cannabis cultivation facility on 4.95 acres. The project site is located on the southside corner of the intersection of west Hobsonway and Defrain Blvd. The development will consist of 5 warehouse style indoor grow buildings. Each building is 21,500 sq. ft. for a total grow area of 107,500 sq. ft. Surrounding land uses include farmed and previously farmed lands, vacant lands, residential development, commercial uses and Interstate

10. Based upon information contained in the administrative record and review of CEQA guidelines, the City has determined that the GenerationZ, LLC Commercial Cannabis project is eligible for a Class 32 categorical exemption. Therefore, subsequent to the Public Hearing it is recommended Council adopt a Notice of Exemption- In Fill Development for the GenerationZ, LLC Cultivation Project and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

Councilman Halby asked questions related to the applicant and subject property.

Councilman Rodriguez asked if they had the capital to get started, once approved. 24 Interim City Manager Crecelius stated they have not submitted a Commercial Cannabis application, so proof of funds have not been verified. What they have done is started the building process. They have gone through the PRC and have their conditions of approval. The next step is CEQA and Site plan approval.

Vice Mayor DeConinck asked if this was the same owner as the bowling alley project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated no, that is a different owner and project. The bowling alley property is now the Desert Community Network project.

No public comment. Councilman Halby moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Finance Director Elms stated due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the City's audit team, Teaman, Ramirez and Smith is not here this evening to present the audited financials. They hope to be back to in-person field work in 2022. City Management and the Finance Committee virtually met with the audit team on Thursday, January 6, 2022 for a comprehensive review of the audit and financial statements. The Council was provided under separate cover, a copy of the City's financial statements. The audit and financial statements presented this evening are for the year ending June 30, 2021. Staff is pleased to report the Auditor's opinion of the City's financial statements is an unmodified opinion, also know as a clean opinion. This is the best level of an audit opinion the City may receive. This opinion means the financial statements present themselves fairly in all respects and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Unfortunately, the financial statements continue to be prepared assuming the City will continue as a going concern. This is due to the financial condition of some of the City's other funds such as the Golf Course and Lighting fund, as well as the City's growing unfunded liabilities and inadequate reserve balance to pay those liabilities. On a positive note, if we continue to make progress in the General Fund, as we did at the close of the 2021 year and continue our action plan for resolving fund deficits the end of the City's going concern may be near. Teaman, Ramirez and Smith also provide the City with a Management Report. The purpose of the repot is to disclose significant audit matters, difficulties encountered, corrected or uncorrected misstatements, disagreements with management, audit findings and compliance issues. I am happy to say the auditor's report disclosures no difficulties, findings or non-compliance matters as a result of their test. They did note a corrected material misstatement resulting in an accrued payable adjustment. In auditing the City's financial statements, the auditors consider the City's internal controls over financial reporting to determine the appropriate audit procedures for expressing an audit opinion of the financial statements and identify the efficiencies in internal controls to identify any weaknesses. I am pleased to report the auditor's report on internal controls reports no deficiencies or non- compliance issues. A few notable changes in the financial statements include an added component of management discussion and analysis. Although recommended, the City has never included this section of the report. I am happy to say we were successful in adding it this year.

This allows financial managers in government to share their insights in a required format by providing an easily readable analysis of the financial performance for the year. On page 1 you will find the City's net position for the city as a whole. Governmental activities end the year with a net position of $2.5 million. Business type activities ends the year with a net position of $13.7 25 million. The consolidated year in net position for all funds is $16.2 million. The General Fund ended the year once again with a substantial positive change in fund balance. The year ended with just over $3.8 million. This includes $1.3 million in non-spendable, $1.9 million assigned per the City Reserve policy and just under $700,000 in unassigned amounts. The City's pension liability continues to increase and is currently estimated at $22.3 million at year end. The City's OPEB likably also increased and is currently 11.3 million.

No public comment. The report was received and filed.
2021 Year in Review. Finance Director Elms stated 2021 was a busy and productive year for the City and the attached report details some of the City's accomplishments. Highlights include the completion of street improvement projects, new equipment purchases for public works and the Fire Department, implementation of the CAD system at PD and the issuance of 4 Certificate of Occupancies. The Planning Department processed 18 PRC's, which is a record number of PRC's submitted in one year. City staff was also busy, with the Police Department responding to approximately 18,000 calls for service and the Fire Department responding to approximately 600 calls. The Development Service Department issued 527 building permits, opened 255 code cases and subsequently closed 253 code cases in an effort to clean up our City.

Council implemented the Graffiti Abetment Program in mid-2021 and continues economic development efforts. The City's financial position continued to improve in 2021, with the most significant improvements being the repayment of the Golf Course loan and the receipt of Measure K proceeds. In 2022, the City will continue to focus on blight abatement and economic development. It is recommended Council receive and file the 2021 Year in Review.

The yearly report was received and filed.

Retail Strategies. Finance Director Elms stated Retail Strategies is the national expert in recruiting businesses on behalf of communities. While at the ICS Conference in December, Mayor Reynolds, Councilman Rodriguez and the Interim City Manager met with a representative to discuss their program. They again met with representatives on December 15'h to discuss a partnership between the City and Retail Strategies. As we have seen, attracting new retail to a community is complex, connection critical and time consuming. Retail Strategies give communities the option to outsource retail recruitment services to well connected, experienced have a nuded aid on siang professio Topment nestineave at to horn communities, Retail Strategies identifies and aggressively executes a tailored strategy to attract new retailers, restaurants and hotels. In an effort to expand on the City's economic development activities, it is recommended council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Retail Strategies, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and execute a purchase order not to exceed $135,000 for the term of the three-year agreement.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated that we have a unique opportunity right now with the COVID-19 relief funding to fund this service with those dollars. We can try it out, without impacting the General Fund. If we find it doesn't work, yes, we are out the money, but its CÓVID relief money we wouldn't have otherwise received. If it's a great service, maybe there is some added value to our community from this partnership. 26 No public comment. Vice Mayor DeConinck moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

Funding a Part Time-Temporary Department Assistant I Position at the Police Department for FY 2021/22. Police Chief Dale stated it is recommended the Council fund a temporary part-time Department Assistant I position at Range 30 of the Clerical MOU. This will assist the Police Department during the long-term absence of the Forensic Technician. While she is out, we are going to shuffle her duties and this position would help with covering some of the front office clerical work. It's a temporary position and will not exceed $20,000.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halby with a unanimous aye vote.

MEMBER COMMENT:

Vice Mayor DeConinck thanked the Prison for their donation. The Blue Grass Festival starts this veekend. I will be hosting tours of the valley on Thursday. CWA will be serving breakfast Friday hrough Sunday
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
27 2/2/2022 City of Blythe Page 1
1:53:43PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-011 CONC 1151 JOSHUA TREE LANE WENDELL D & DEBORAH TYSI 5,000.00 698.00 698.00 1/4/2022 839021028 RICHARD E HOOVER
12/832221 ISSUED Permit Name Extend New Driveway
Total for: CONC 5,000.00 698.00 698.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-008 DEMO-INT 467 NORTH FIRST STREET MANUEL & MICHAEL MARTIN 4,000.00 78.00 78.00 1/6/2022 845061014 MI CONSTRUCTION TEAM
116/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Includes 469 North First Street B2201-009 DEMO-INT 545 EAST HOBSONWAY US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGI 30,000.00 78.00 78.00 1/6/2022 845164001 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
116/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Demolition
B2201-012 DEMO-INT 1068 EAST HOBSONWAY TONY WHITE 0.00 78.00 78.00 1/7/2022 854020027 OWNER
1712022 ISSUED Permit Name DEMO INTERIOR-FIRE DAMAGE
Total for: DEMO-INT 34,000.00 234.00 234.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2109-027 DEVEL 1021 WEST BARNARD STREET ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA 151,542.00 9,926.43 9,926.43 1/12/2022 836061015 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
673/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Off-Sites
Total for: DEVEL 151,542.00 9,926.43 9,926.43
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-031 ELEC 575 GATEWAY STREET TERESA SMITH 19,000.00 235.97 235.97 1/11/2022 SOLAR 869431010 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
120222221 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2201-010 ELEC 545 EAST HOBSONWAY US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGE 800.00 122.00 122.00 1/14/2022 845164001 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
1/642022 ISSUED Permit Name TEMPORARY POWER POLE
B2112-004 ELEC 338 NORTH ACACIA STREET MARTIN MELGAREJO 67,458.00 423.63 423.63 1/31/2022 SOLAR 851142013 SUNLOGIX ENERGY INC
12R72221 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2112-045 ELEC 241 EAST RICE STREET DOLORES V. WHITE 40,000.00 370.90 370.90 1/24/2022 SOLAR 848062025 ILUM SOLAR
127722231 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2201-040 ELEC 1064 CATALINA DRIVE JULIA NIXON 600.00 122.00 122.00 1/25/2022 839033026 OWNER
124/2022 FINALED Permit Name
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B2111-025 ELEC 145 NORTH ACACIA STREET ROSA PEREZ 72,602.48 351.20 351.20 1/26/2022 SOLAR 851072009 SAVECO INC
1/25/2021 ISSUED Permit Name GROUND MOUNT & UPGRADE
B2112-044 ELEC 910 EAST AVENUE A BENJAMIN MICHAEL SCOTT 35,000.00 364.20 364.20 1/11/2022 SOLAR 851054005 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
121022221 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2112-043 ELEC 581 PARKER PLACE LUKE & JESSICA WILLIAMS 16,000.00 338.58 338.58 1/11/2022 SOLAR 842025015 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTK
12022921 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2201-029 ELEC 1021 WEST BARNARD STREET ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA 800.00 129.00 129.00 1/14/2022 836061015 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
1/14/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Temp power pole
B2112-034 ELEC 490 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY JESUS & ALMA ALVAREZ 22,000.00 242.78 242.78 1/11/2022 SOLAR 845022021 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
120222021 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2111-005 ELEC 4811 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVE GEORGE & CATHERINE SAMP( 20,000.00 315.52 315.52 1/14/2022 SOLAR 833350008 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
1713/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2112-029 ELEC 416 NORTH TENTH STREET TE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 21,000.00 240.23 240.23 1/11/2022 SOLAR 851031008 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
121020221 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2112-041 ELEC 3410 NORTH ARROWHEAD BO CLEARWATER & WOWK 2,500.00 122.00 122.00 1/5/2022 821234009 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
174202021 ISSUED Permit Name New RV panel, receptacles
B2112-037 ELEC 371 NORTH NINTH STREET MARTIN AGUIRRE 15,000.00 234.45 234.45 1/5/2022 SOLAR 851033011 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
120272021 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2112-026 ELEC 4851 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVE JAY P& CHERYL FREEMAN 29,913.75 277.72 277.72 1/4/2022 SOLAR 833350017 NRG CLEAN POWER INC
12/13/2021 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR ON GARAGE B2111-041 ELEC 361 SOUTH SECOND STREET LOURDES HACOSTA 9,000.00 467.72 467.72 1/4/2022 SOLAR 848141007 ENERGY SERVICE PARTNERS I
12722221 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2111-040 ELEC 450 SOUTH SIXTH STREET CRUZ A SANCHEZ JR 9,000.00 339.67 339.67 1/4/2022 SOLAR 848171033 ENERGY SERVICE PARTNERS I
122720271 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2112-042 ELEC 381 TESORO LANE DUNN & CATALAN 15,000.00 234.45 234.45 1/11/2022 SOLAR 851151013 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
130272821 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
Total for: ELEC 395,674.23 4,932.02 4,932.02
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-048 ENCROACHMENT 201 EAST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 1/14/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
2/28/202 ISSUED Permit Name WO# 50153-5294482
/10/202:

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For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
B2201-003 ENCROACHMENT 550 WEST DONLON STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WI 0.00 571.00 571.00 1/14/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
M1122022 ISSUED Permit Name WO# 50153-5294430
B2201-033 ENCROACHMENT 900 WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF W/ 0.00 571.00 571.00 1/27/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
8/20 ISSUED Permit Name WO# 50153-5294623
1/20
B2112-032 ENCROACHMENT 1101 WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 1/14/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
121023221 ISSUED Permit Name WO#50153-5292893
B2201-035 ENCROACHMENT 140 WEST BARNARD STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 1/27/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
1/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WO# ASR 3687673"
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 2,855.00 2,855.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-021 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 352.00 352.00

THE GAS COMPANY
12/13/2021 Permit Name DECEMBER BLANKET
B2201-030 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 352.00 352.00 1/21/2022 FAITH ELECTRIC LLC
118/2022 ISSUED Permit Name January Blanket for SCE Pole Repl Total for: EXCAV 0.00 704.00 704.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-011 FENCE 234 NORTH THIRD STREET SERGIO CANO 35,000.00 1,036.90 1,036.90 1/14/2022 BLOCK 845162010
16/202: ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK WALL
/14/202.

Total for: FENCE 35,000.00 1,036.90 1,036.90
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-018 GARAGE 1914 RIVIERA DRIVE GREGORY CHALMERS 83,889.00 1,839.14 1,839.14 1/11/2022 869390020 OWNER
12/2/2021 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: GARAGE 83,889.00 1,839.14 1,839.14
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2106-040 GRADING 1021 WEST BARNARD STREET ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA 359,878.00 4,227.68 4,227.68 1/12/2022 836061015 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
30/202 ISSUED Permit Name GRADING FOR ALEGRIA
11/009
Total for: GRADING 359,878.00 4,227.68 4,227.68
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For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-026 MECH 565 GATEWAY STREET VIVIAN A SCOTT 2,500.00 122.00 122.00 1/27/2022 869431009 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMET
1/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Replace furnace in garage
B2201-048 MECH 365 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE GUADALUPE GUTIERREZ 5,000.00 244.00 244.00 1/28/2022 836155010 OWNER
128/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: MECH 7,500.00 366.00 366.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2110-048 OTHER 426 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE CHRISTOPHER E WHITNEY 65,000.00 2,882.01 2,882.01 1/6/2022 836062007 CE WHITNEY CONSTRUCTION
1223/2031 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodels- Units 1, 2 & 3 Total for: OTHER 65,000.00 2,882.01 2,882.01
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2111-032 PATIO 930 CORTEZ AVENUE JOSHUA & HEATHER DENTON 16,060.80 599.60 599.60 1/5/2022 SOLID 839052004 VALLEY PATIOS INC
12/1/2021 FINALED Permit Name COVERED PATIO
B2111-046 PATIO 1833 RIVIERA DRIVE DENNIS RAYLADD 16,060.80 1,064.08 1,064.08 1/13/2022 SOLID 869390011 ALAN LADD
119202021 ISSUED Permit Name DECK
B2112-022 PATIO 4701 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVE MICHAEL & KYM MILLER 48,182.40 1,327.12 1,327.12 1/3/2022 ALUM AWNING 833340011 OWNER
2/15/202 FINALED Permit Name AWNING
2/17/202
Total for: PATIO 80,304.00 2,990.80 2,990.80
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-035 PLUMB 1023 SAN CARLOS STREET LAUREN RIZOTTO 991.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 839032007 CRECELIUS INC
122312021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2112-033 PLUMB 903 WEST HOBSONWAY REGENCY INN BLYTHE 2,000.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 836090040 CRECELIUS INC
1220/2021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2112-016 PLUMB 490 HOLLEY LANE JOHN & VIRGINIA ROBERTSON 991.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 842024002 CRECELIUS INC
12/4/2021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-037 PLUMB 300 EAST HOBSONWAY JERRY & IMAN GRAIR 1,600.00 146.84 146.84 1/20/2022 848063035 MS CONSTRUCTION
1/20/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Water Heater repalcement
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For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
B2112-036 PLUMB 909 WEST BARNARD STREET SHANE DEMELO 991.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 836076002 CRECELIUS INC
13231/2021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2112-038 PLUMB 256 EAST CHAPARRAL DRIVE STEVEN & JACQUELINE WEISS 991.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 842171035 CRECELIUS INC
12/21/2021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2112-046 PLUMB 951 WEST SOUTHERN AVENUE ROSANA RAMIREZ 991.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 869032008 CRECELIUS INC
12/21/2021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-027 PLUMB 579 WILLIAMS ROAD HOWARD ANDERSON 1,700.00 36.00 36.00 1/27/2022 WATER HEATER 869160021 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMET 1113/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2112-047 PLUMB 380 NORTH NINTH STREET JACK SCHURINGA 991.00 36.00 36.00 1/28/2022 WATER HEATER 851032028 CRECELIUS INC
12/27/2021 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-001 PLUMB 187 NORTH SEVENTH STREET PALO VERDE UNIF SCHOOL DI 567.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2022 BACKFLOW 845170011 CRECELIUS INC
13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2201-002 PLUMB 1 COLLEGE DRIVE PALO VERDE COMMUNITY CO 7,880.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2022 BACKFLOW 821200020 CRECELIUS INC
113/2022 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2201-016 PLUMB 761 EAST HOBSONWAY WAYNE & LEE ANN CUSICK 1,200.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2022 BACKFLOW 845170005 CRECELIUS INC
1112/2022 ISSUED Permit Name REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2201-017 PLUMB 761 EAST HOBSONWAY WAYNE & LEE ANN CUSICK 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2022 BACKFLOW 845170005 CRECELIUS INC
112/2022 ISSUED Permit Name REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2201-043 PLUMB 190 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEY JACK IN THE BOX & CHO ETA 1,300.00 96.00 96.00 1/28/2022 BACKFLOW 848021063 CRECELIUS INC
1126/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
Total for: PLUMB 23,693.00 914.84 914.84
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2112-049 POOL 1450 MANZANITA ROAD CARLYN DENISE MORGAN 60,000.00 1,574.45 1,574.45 1/19/2022 851171001 AMERICAN HERITAGE POOL C
122202021 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: POOL 60,000.00 1,574.45 1,574.45
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-005 REMOVE-R 2048 RIVIERA DRIVE LISA L VANSLYKE 10,000.00 78.00 78.00 1/5/2022 869380018 OWNER
115/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
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For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
B2201-047 REMOVE-R 221 SOUTH BROADWAY HOUSES 4 U CORPORATION 20,000.00 78.00 78.00 1/27/2022 848053025 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
127/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: REMOVE-R 30,000.00 156.00 156.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-004 RERF 951 VISTA SUNRISE STREET ABRAHAM SANDOVAL 5,400.00 156.57 156.57 1/5/2022 OVER EXIST 869372003 OWNER
115/2022 FINALED Permit Name OVER EXISTING - 27 squares B2201-046 RERF 298 NORTH ACACIA STREET MICHAEL SCOTT 4,800.00 139.18 139.18 1/27/2022 TEAR OFF 851071002 OWNER
27/20 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF - Garage
7/20
B2201-015 RERF 933 EAST HOBSONWAY WEN & STEPHANY WANG 24,000.00 474.17 474.17 1/20/2022 TEAR OFF 851054009 ACTION AIR CONDITIONING &
1/6222022 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
Total for: RERF 34,200.00 769.92 769.92
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-014 RES-STOR 1063 CATALINA DRIVE GERALD & ANGELA GRIFFIN 35,850.00 1,679.40 1,679.40 1/13/2022 839033016
1A02022 ISSUED Permit Name Storage Bide
Total for: RES-STOR 35,850.00 1,679.40 1,679.40
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2112-004 RIVCOUNTY 10280 TENTH AVENUE INDEPENDENT RIGHTS POLITI 22,000.00 431.36 431.36 1/5/2022 830200015 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
1202/2021 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
RC2112-003 RICOUNTY 9260 18TH AVENUE LARRY M SHAFER 1,200.00 212.90 212.90 1/18/2022 869310036 SHAWN COPELAND
12212021 FINALED Permit Name ELECTRICAL
RC2201-001 RIVCOUNTY 18093 MAPLE DRIVE Malek Ayass 1,500.00 473.70 473.70 1/26/2022 818313002 OWNER
12142022 ISSUED Permit Name Electrical & Water Heater
RC2106-003 RIVCOUNTY 34100 LUDY ROAD FONDOMONTE CALIF 180,000.00 25,616.55 25,616.55 1/25/2022 878161013 ERICSSON GRANT
518520271 ISSUED Permit Name GRADING
RC2112-002 RIVCOUNTY 8300 EAST TENTH AVENUE DAVID HOLLBROOK 1,200.00 212.90 212.90 1/18/2022 830240040 SHAWN COPELAND
12/32021 FINALED Permit Name ELECTRICAL
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 205,900.00 26,947.41 26,947.41
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For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
65 Permits Issued from 1/1/2022 Thru 1/31/2022 Total Valuation: $1,607,430.23 Total Fees: $64,734.00
Total Fees Paid: $64,734.00
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7:18:21AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2201-002 1/3/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1500 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY JETTIE TOWNSEND 'ermit Nam 851101029 ISIBANE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Description
BP2201-003 1/3/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2215 MCKINLEY DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 824193014 JAMES & DENA TEATER
Description:

BP2201-004 1/4/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 608 NORTH OLIVE LAKE BOULEVARJERRY BRADLEY Permit Name 833210011 MARGRET A BRADLEY
Description:

BP2201-005 1/4/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED BALLFIELDS TROY LOVE Permit Name LITTLE LEAGUE BALL FIELDS CITY OF BLYTHE
Description:

BP2201-006 1/4/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 591 NORTH OLIVE LAKE BOULEVARTROY LOVE Permit Name North end of Fairgrounds 857140020 COLORADO RIVER FAIRGROUNDS Description:

BP2201-007 1/5/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 270 NORTH ELM ROAD OWNER Permit Name 851101031 SEANEA TALIAFERRO-EDDY
Description:

BP2201-008 1/6/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 312 COTTONWOOD LANE OWNER Permit Name 854110036 DONALD & MARY WATTS
Description:

BP2201-009 1/6/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 601 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name WILL EXPIRE ON 3/31/2022 869042009 JOHN & VIRGINIA ROBERTSON Description:

BP2201-010 1/6/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 140 HEFLIN DRIVE MICHAEL & JANIS LENDWAY Permit Name 824170047 MICHAEL & JANIS LENDWAY
Description:

BP2201-011 1/6/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 942 NORTH INTAKE BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name AG BURN 857130005 RANDALL D PASSMORE
Description:

BP2201-012 1/7/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1720 WEST HOBSONWAY BRIAN M ALEXANDER Permit Name 836100004 MARJORIE ALEXANDER
Description:

BP2201-013 1/13/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 232 SOUTH CARLTON AVENUE OWNER Permit Name 836122005 MICHAEL JESS MCDOWELL
Description:

BP2201-014 1/13/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 680 RIVIERA DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 869240010 RICHARD & JOY LAIRY
Description:

BP2201-015 1/13/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2421 WEST HOBSONWAY LESLIE STARKS & GRACE MATUS Permit Name OASIS MOTEL - BRUSH 824194002 JAY AMBE MA
Description:

BP2201-016 1/18/2022 BURNPERMIT ISSUED 217 WEST CHANSLORWAY JESSE RANGEL Permit Name 842070005 DERANGEL & RANGEL
Description:

BP2201-017 1/18/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 747 NORTH SEVENTH STREET KEVIN NELSON Permit Name AG BURN 842080005 GEORGIA GALE NELSON
Description:

BP2201-018 1/18/2022 BURNPERMIT ISSUED 2350 EAST TENTH AVENUE OWNER Permit Name AG BURN - DATES 857130015 BILL C CRAWFORD
Description:

P2201-019 1/18/2022 BURNPERMIT ISSUED 2204 RIVIERA DRIVE OWNER 'ermit Name 875270011 JIM AND LEAH SARGENT
Description:

PFRM50 CRW SYSTEMS
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7:18:21AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2201-020 1/19/2022 BURNPERMIT ISSUED 1591 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE OWNER Permit Name 854110023 KELLY & KENDALL THOMAS
Description:

BP2201-021 1/18/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2265 EAST CHANSLORWAY OWNER Permit Name 857140011 JACK SCHURINGA
Description:

BP2201-022 1/19/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 3400 EAST DONLON STREET OWNER Permit Name AG BURN 833270018 DICK & SHIRLEY SOUTHERLAND Description:

BP2201-023 1/20/2022 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 465 LOVEKIN BLVD-OLD Permit Name Burn Permit 836142009 MORRIS, ALENE
Description:

BP2201-024 1/20/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1321 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE Permit Name Burn Permit 854121027 LUTHER D HOLLEY
Description:

BP2201-025 FINALED 465 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
836142016 MORRIS, SOMERVILLE & SHERIER
1/24/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1050 EAST TENTH AVENUE OWNER 857020001 CAROL M DUVALL
BP2201-027 1/24/2022 BURNPERMIT ISSUED 266 COTTONWOOD LANE ENRIQUE G FARIAS/MINOO AGHASSI Permit Name 854080048 ROBERT AGHASSI
Description:
1/24/2022 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 2128 FLORENCE BOULEVARD Jose Ramirez Permit Name Burn Permit 824192024 JAMIE GREEN
Description:

BURNPERMIT FINALED 3220 WEST HOBSONWAY OWNER
824170039 JERE & ADELENE ALLAN
1/31/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL FIELDS IN CITY LIMITS COXCO LLC Descriptom: AG BURN
BP2201-031 1/31/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL LANDS WITHIN CITY LIMITS PVID Permit Name CANALS & DRAINS PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Description:
30 Permit Applications from 1/1/2022 Thru 1/31/2022
PERM50 CRWSYSTEMS
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7:20:33AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: EMILIA NORIEGA
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2201-001 GRAFFITI Graffiti on Brick wall CLOSED
ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 1/3/2022
1225 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-002 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 1/3/2022
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-003 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DEBORAH L. DUNCAN 1/5/2022
1205 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-004 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO I 1/10/2022
1335 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-005 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET FINDIN 1/19/2022
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-006 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET FINDIN 1/20/2022
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-007 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
FRANCISCO & MARIA NAJERA 1/21/2022
183 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

G22.01-008 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
MELITON SANCHEZ III 1/24/2022
101 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:

G2201-009 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 1/25/2022
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO115 CRW SYSTEMS
37 2/3/2022 City of Blythe Page 2
7:20:33AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
G2201-010 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI OB BUILDING CLOSED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 1/25/2022
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-011 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDNG CLOSED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 1/25/2022
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-012 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 1/25/2022
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2201-013 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
JOYCE DUNHAM 1/26/2022
190 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

G2201-014 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BULDING CLOSED
JOYCE DUNHAM 1/28/2022
190 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

G2201-015 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO I 1/31/2022
1335 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for EMILIA NORIEGA For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022: 15 PRO115 CR SYSTEMS
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7:20:33AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: JENNIFER AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
CEQA2201-001 CEQA LG HARVEST LLC AT HARVEY
HONGJUAN LI 1/24/2022
416 WEST DONLON STREET
Comments: Proposed Cannabis Project
CEQA2201-002 CEQA SAC HEALTH SYSTEM AT HARVEY
SAC HEALTH SYSTEM 1/25/2022
500 NORTH BROADWAY
Comments: Proposed Medical Facility
SP2201-001 SITE PLAN LG HARVEST LLO IN PROGRESS
HONGJUAN LI 1/20/2022
416 WEST DONLON STREET
Comments: Proposed Cannabis Project
ZV2201-001 ZONING VERIFICATION RECIEVED
JOSEPH WISEMAN 1/18/2022
100 BLOCK NORTH HICKORY ROAD
Comments:

ZV2201-002 ZONING VERIFICATION RECIEVED
JOSEPH WISEMAN 1/18/2022
100 BLOCK NORTH HICKORY ROAD
Comments:

ZV2201-003 ZONING VERIFICATION RECIEVED
JOSEPH WISEMAN 1/18/2022
100 BLOCK NORTH HICKORY ROAD
Comments:

Total Projects for JENNIFER AGUILAR For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022: 6 PRO115 CRWSYSTEMS
39 2/3/2022 City of Blythe Page 4
7:20:33AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
TUP2201-001 TUP RV ONSITE FOR SECURITY APPROVED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 1/6/2022 1/18/2022
545 EAST HOBSONWAY 7/18/2022
Comments:

VP2201-001 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
HELEN F DUGAN 1/28/2022
2410 FLORENCE BOULEVARD
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022: 2 2/3/2022 City of Blythe Page 1
7:18:55AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2201-001 1/3/2022 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 131 WEST HOBSONWAY SARRAH CARAMELLA Permit Name 845133021 THOMAS & TAMMY VELARDE
Description:

L.2201-002 1/10/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 310 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD RGCOIL BLYTHE INC Permit Name CIRCLEK 848100032 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Description:

L2201-003 1/28/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 231 EAST HOBSONWAY TOKYO MASSAGE SPA Permit Name 845152011 LAURENCE E MCCALLEY III
Description:
3 Permit Applications from 1/1/2022 Thru 1/31/2022
40 213/2022 City of Blythe
7:22:32AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 1/1/2022 thru 1/31/2022
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG

COMPLAINT
DEBRIS
WEED 12
ZONING 1
Total Cases Opened: 18
Cases closed for January: 8
Remaining Active CAses: 486
CODE70 CRWSYSTEMS

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
January 2022
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 35
Structure 8
Brush, Grass, Leaves
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 2
Other 4
Total # of Incidents 50
Activity
Drills 4
Total Activities 4
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
42 BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
January 2022
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries 4
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery 11
Grand Theft 3
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers
Public Intoxication
Alarm
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
AVA Vehicles Tows 0
Vehicle Red Tags 3
Documented Police Reports 147
Total Incidents 1424 •
Respectfully Submitted,
Garth Dale
Police Chief
43 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
DELITA
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Submission of an Application to CalRecycle for SB 1383 Funding PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-003, authorizing the submittal of application(s) for all Calrecycle Grants for which the City of Blythe is eligible, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the grant submission and award.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-003. 4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BLYTHE IS ELIGIBLE.

FISCAL IMPACT: $25,359.00 in funds directly allocated to Blythe on a per capita basis for use with the implementation of SB 1383.

BACKGROUND: In September 2016, Governor Brown set methane emission targets for California (SB 1383) in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants.

The targets must reduce organic waste disposal 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025 and rescue for people to eat at least 20% of currently disposed surplus food by 2025.

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is administering a one-time grant program meant to provide aid in the implementation of regulations adopted by CalRecycle.

This non-competitive grant provides $57,000,000 in funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383, including but not limited to: capacity planning, collection, edible food recovery, education and outreach, enforcement and inspection, program evaluation and gap analysis, procurement requirements and record keeping.

STAFF REPORT: Although funding is directly allocated on a per capita basis, each jurisdiction was required to apply for funding by February 1, 2022. An adopted Resolution must be on file no later than April 1, 2022 to be eligible for funding.

The City submitted the required application by the February 1 deadline. The City requested to use its funds for implementation of its SB 1383 program including education and outreach to residential and commercial customers in the form of advertising and direct mailers, procurement of recycled paper products for use in all city facilities and funding for staff to prepare the required record keeping and reporting.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Resolution No. 2022-003
44 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL

OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS

FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BLYTHE IS ELIGIBLE
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq. authorize the Department of Lesources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various grant programs (grants n furtherance of the State of California's (state) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid wast generated in the state thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the application, awarding, and management of the grants; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle grant application procedures require, among other things, an applicant's governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Blythe authorizes the submittal of application(s) to CalRecycle for all grants for which the City of Blythe is eligible.

SECTION 2. The City Manager or his/her designee is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Blythe all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project.

SECTION 3. These authorizations are effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of February, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
45 ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
46 PUBLIC

HEARING
47 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Categorical Exemption- SAC Health System Health Care Facility Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, it is recommended Council adopta Notice of Exemption- Existing Facilities and Reconstruction of an existing building for the SAC Health System's Health Care Facility project located at 500 N. Broadway in Blythe, CA 92225 and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
BACKGROUND: SAC Health System proposes to renovate an existing vacant office building to be used for a health care facility that will serve the community of Blythe. The 2.16- acre project site is located at 500 N. Broadway, north of Chanslorway. The site is legally described as APN 542-100-018. The west side of the building will be owner occupied space with a new open floor plan to create medical offices for family medicine, pediatrics, and supporting departments.

The layout of the east side of the building will remain as is, except for ADA improvements. The applicant proposes to develop in two phases. Phase I consists of use of the clinic in its current state. Phase II consists of major construction on the west end of the building as well as upgrades to the east end of the building, parking lot, landscaped areas, and exterior lighting.

Surrounding land uses include public facilities including an elementary school, library, park and community center as well as numerous residential developments. The site was previously in use as a medical facility.

STAFF REPORT: Based upon information contained in the administrative record and review of CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the SAC Health System Health Care Facility project has no conditions as defined in CEQA Guideline 15300.2 that would make it incligible for the applicable categorical exemptions. The proposed development qualifies for a Categorical Exemption as redevelopment of an existing facility (CEQA Guidelines 15301) and replacement and reconstruction of existing structures (CEQA Guidelines 15302). The CE document describes the proposed project and assesses each of the criteria required to qualify for the exemption.

The Categorical Exemption is on file in the City's Planning Department, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval of the proposed Project.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Exemption

2. Project Location Map
48 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 N. Broadway
Riverside, CA 92507 Blythe, CA 92225
(951) 486-7000 Attn: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager (760) 922-6161
Project Title: SAC Health System Health Care Facility Project Project Location: 500 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
APN 542-100-018, NE Portion, Section 32, T S, R 23 E, SBB&M 33°37'04.87" N Latitude, 114°35'46.48 W Longitude
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

SAC Health System proposes to renovate an existing vacant office building to be used for a health care facility that will serve the community of Blythe. The 2.16-acre Project Site is located at 500 N. Broadway, north of E. Chanslor Way in the City of Blythe; (APN 542-100-018). The West side of the building will be owner occupied space with a new open floor plan layout to create medical office spaces for family medicine, pediatrics, and supporting departments. The East side of the building will have lighting, HVAC, and flooring upgrades. The layout of the East side of the building is to remain as-is with the exception of any required ADA upgrades. Beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council February 8, 2022
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: SAC Health System Exempt Status:

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
• Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
• Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: Existing Facilities CEQA §15301, and Reconstruction CEQA §15302
• Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project meets all applicable criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines 5515301 and 15302, with citation to Section 21083, Public Resources Code, and reference to Section 21084 Public Resources Code, and has no features or characteristics that would qualify as exceptions to the exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager & City Clerk (760) 922-6161
Lead Agency Signature: Date: February 9, 2022
Date received for filing at County Clerk: February 10, 2022 2021 CEQA Guidelines Appendices, Appendix E: Notice of Exemption 49 Figure 2: Project Site and Surrounding Uses
SAC Health System Health Care Facility Project Legend
500 N Broadway.

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NEW BUSINESS
51 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity- Karma's Calling, LLC PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council approve the attached letter supporting the issuance of an On-Sale General- Public Premises (Type 48 - Bar, Night Club) Alcoholic Beverage License within Census Tract No. 461.02 to Karma's Calling, LLC located at 221 W.

Hobsonway, Blythe, with the full knowledge of the undue concentration provision as outlined by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC).

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: During the 1994 Legislative Session, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control made amendments and additions to certain provisions of the Business and Professions Code relating to alcoholic beverage licensing, to wit:
"Effective January 1, 1995, Section 23958.4 was added to the Business and Professions Code to define "undue concentration" of licenses and to establish the procedure for determining if public convenience and necessity will warrant the issuance of a license notwithstanding a determination that there is an undue concentration oflicenses. The undue concentration criteria as outlined by said Code Section is based on the census tract within which the application for licensing exists.

With respect to all on-sale licenses, the determination of whether or not public convenience and necessity is met will be determined by the local governing body of the appropriate city or county.

In other words, if there is an undue concentration of licenses in the area of a proposed licensed premises and the local governing body determines that issuance of the license would meet public convenience and necessity standards, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will be bound by that determination and the license could be issued, assuming other factors, such as the personal qualification of the applicant, citizen protests and other non-public convenience and necessity factors do not preclude the issuance of the license. On the other hand, it the local governing body determines that public convenience and necessity would not be served, that determination by itself would preclude the issuance of the license by the Department." STAFF REPORT: Regarding the proposed general on-sale Type 48 licensing by Karma's Calling, LLC., the Business and Professions Code requires a letter from the City Council specifically addressing the over concentration issue, and the justification for issuance of the license.

The proposed license site is located within Census Tract No. 461.02 which currently has 5 (five) 52 active on-sale retail licenses at four locations. One (1) license is currently allowed within the census tract. The active licenses are issued to Sizzler, Garcia's Restaurant, and the Frank Luke Post 24- American Legion which has two active licenses. A type 47- on sale General License for eating places is currently active and issued to Karma's calling.

As opposed to other census tract boundaries, Census Tract 461.02 includes a larger number of commercial over developed residential properties. The lower proportion of population within the specific census tract accounts for the small number of allowed licenses. The entire fixed Blythe population and the transient population is not considered when factoring the allowed number of licenses.

Karma's Calling would like to exchange the Type 47 On-Sale General- Eating Place License, which authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the license's premises with the operation of the licensed premises as a bona fide eating place, including suitable kitchen facilities for a Type 48 On-Sale General- Public Premises. The Type 48 license authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold and authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. Food service is not required for the Type 48 License..

As Karma's Calling is exchanging one license type for another, no additional licenses will be issued within this census tract. The number of existing licenses within the tract will remain at 5.

The restaurants and bars/night clubs in Blythe were hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The issuance of this license is a necessity for this establishment to remain viable, providing the community with one of the only places to consume beer, wine, and distilled spirts in a venue other than a restaurant.

Therefore, the issuance of an On-Sale General-Public Premises license at this location serves a public convenience and necessity. The establishment and sale of alcohol at this location is consistent with the City's zoning ordinances and General Plan.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Letter of Necessity and Public Convenience

2. List of current On-sale licenses in Census Tract 461.02 53 TORIN TIRE TURE
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
* Phone (760) 922-6161 Fax 760-922-4938
SSLABLISTED 1918
February 9, 2022
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
34-160 Gateway Dr. Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Re: Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for Karma's Calling, LLC located at 221 W.

Hobsonway in Blythe, CA 92225
To whom it may concern:

The City Council of the City of Blythe, at their regular meeting on February 8, 2022 voted to approve submittal of this letter regarding the public convenience and necessity to be provided through the issuance of an On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License for Karma's Calling.

After careful consideration, the Blythe City Council has determined that the need for public convenience and necessity outweighs the undue concentration of existing licenses.

The Blythe City Council supports the issuance of a Type-48 License (On-Sale General- Public Places) for Karma's Calling, LLC located at 221 W. Hobsonway in Blythe, California.

Sincerely,
Dale Reynolds, Mayor
City of Blythe
54 2/3/22, 3:31 PM License Report | Alcoholic Beverage Control CA

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License Number: 241776
Status:ACTIVE License Type:52 Orig. Iss. Date:05/29/1990 Expir. Date:06/30/2022 Primary Owner:FRANK LUKE POST NO. 24 THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPART 137 N ASH AVE,
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Premises Addr.:Census Tract: 0461.02 Business Name: FRANK LUKE POST 24 Geo Code:
3303
License Number: 548773
https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/licensing-reports/adhoc-report/?RPTTYPE=7&COUNTY=33&CENSUS=461.02 1/3 55 2/3/22, 3:31 PM License Report | Alcoholic Beverage Control Status:ACTIVE License Type:41 Orig. Iss. Date:04/03/2015 Expir. Date:03/31/2022 1101 W HOBSONWAY,
BLYTHE, CA 92225-1421
Primary Owner:BLYTHE SIZZLER LP Premises Addr.:Census Tract: 0461.02 Business Name: BLYTHE SIZZLER Geo Code:3303
License Number: 241776
Status:ACTIVE License Type:58 Orig. Iss. Date:05/29/1990 Expir. Date:06/30/2022 Primary Owner:FRANK LUKE POST NO. 24 THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPART 137 N ASH AVE,
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Premises Addr.:Census Tract: 0461.02 Business Name: FRANK LUKE POST 24 Geo Code:
3303
License Number: 561560
Status:ACTIVE License Type:47 Orig. Iss. Date:08/02/2016 Expir. Date:07/31/2022 221 W HOBSONWAY,
BLYTHE, CA 92225-1618
Primary Owner:KARMAS CALLING LLC Premises Addr.:Census Tract: 0461.02 Business Name: KARMAS CALLING Geo Code:3303
License Number: 483760
Status:ACTIVE License Type:47 Orig. Iss. Date:12/31/2009 Expir. Date:01/31/2023 231 W HOBSONWAY,
BLYTHE, CA 92225-1618
Primary Owner:ALONSO, JOSEFINA Premises Addr.:Census Tract: 0461.02 Business Name: GARCIAS MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT Geo Code:3303 https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/licensing-reports/adhoc-repor/?RPTTYPE=7&COUNTY=33&CENSUS=461.02 2/3 56 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Amendment and Mid-Year Financial Report PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Receive and file Mid-Year Financial Report of fiscal year 2021-2022

2. Adopt Resolution 2022-004 amending fiscal year 2021-2022 budget as referenced in Exhibit A of said resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT: The City's Operating and Capital Budget provides the funding and expenditure plan for all funds. The fiscal impacts for the proposed budget amendments are identified in Exhibit A.

BACKGROUND: It is considered best practice to review the annual budget on an ongoing basis. Since the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget was adopted on June 8, 2021, staff has continued to monitor the performance of revenues and expenditures throughout the year. Through this regular review, staff has identified a need to amend some of the existing revenues and appropriations to allow for changes.

STAFF REPORT: Based on revenue and expenditure review through mid-year, December 31,2021, the following budget amendments are being proposed.

General Fund.

Revenue: Revenue estimates are developed prior to the start of the fiscal year based on historical data, trends, and actual receipts. Tax revenues make up the largest part of the General Fund's revenue, 65% of the City's tax revenue is derived from the City's Sales tax, VLF, Property tax, and Transient Occupancy tax. Sales tax alone making up 31% of General Fund revenues. Mid- year review of actuals shows these tax revenues are performing better than expected. Based on receipt timing for the top four revenue sources, actual receipts at mid-year are on average at 20% of projections, they are currently trending at 37%, 17% above average. In addition, other revenue sources are trending at or slightly above target, actual receipts for mid-year have reached 42% of budget. Based on mid-year review staff is recommending amendments to revenue estimates as identified in Exhibit A attached. Although the amendment is not intended to correct all anticipated variances, it will better align year end budget to actuals while providing additional resources. The amendments will account for increases in Measure K Sales tax, MLV fees, Federal Grant funds, and other miscellaneous revenue sources of the General Fund. The amended General Fund revenue budget is proposed at $12,216,995 (excluding transfers), net increase of $585,500 as indicated in Exhibit A.
57 Expenditure: Although not all expenditures follow a straight-line spending pattern, operating expenditures should track close to 50% of budget at mid-year. Mid-year expenditures are at 57% with General Government expenditures being the primary factor. General Government expenditures typically trend at 75% or greater due to timing of lump-sum pension liability and debt payments causing an appearance that expenditures overall are trending higher than they are.

Total year-end expenditures for all departments combined are expected to come under appropriations at a margin of 4%. As indicated in Exhibit A staff is proposing minor amendments to appropriations in the General Fund. The amended General Fund expenditure budget is proposed at $10,193,598 (excluding transfers), net increase of $158,000.

Appropriations for operating transfers out proposed to increase $45,000, amended from $1,480,500, to $1,525,500. Increase in appropriations are proposed using revenue amendments and not allocation of General Fund reserves.

Enterprise Funds.

No major variances are expected in Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds, therefore no amendments to the current budget are proposed. Revenues for Water Enterprise is on target, while Sewer Enterprise is trending slightly above target. Expenditures for Water and Sewer Enterprise are expected to end the year within budget.

Other Funds.

The following provides a summary of proposed budget amendments to other funds. A complete list of these amendments is identified in Exhibit A to the Resolution:

Measure A Fund: Decrease in appropriations for expenditures and increase in transfers to Capital Street Project Fund for cost associated with street projects, to be amended in 2021-2022 Measure A plan.

ARPA Fund: Increase in revenue for the receipt of first allocation of Federal Grant funds.

Capital Street Project Funds: Increase in transfer in and increase in appropriations for expenditures resulting from changes in costs associated with street projects.

Building Maintenance Fund: Increase transfer in and appropriation of expenditures for costs associated with deferred maintenance at police department and city hall.

Central Garage Fund: Increase revenue and appropriation of capital expenditures for the purchase of fire vehicle.

Risk Management Fund: Increase in transfers in and increase in appropriation for costs associated with increased premiums and Liability Program Assessment payment in full.

Hydrocarbon Cleanup Fund: Increase in revenue and appropriation for expenditures for Cleanup of Plume #6.

Recreation Fund: Increase in revenue for private contributions and increase in appropriations for expenditures relating to the contribution.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Mid-Year Financial Report of Fiscal Year 2021-2022

2. Resolution No. 2022-004

3. Exhibit A - Schedule of 2021-2022 Budget Amendments
58 Blythe

CITY OF BLYTHE
Mid-Year Financial Report
Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022
February 8, 2022 receipts at mid-year are generally 20% of projections, they are currently trending at 37% for mid-year
OVERVIEW review. In addition, other revenue sources are trending at or slightly above target.

This report is meant to summarize the City's overall
financial position for the fiscal year through Revenues Budget VTD Actuals % Received December 2021. The report updates the City Council Sales Tax 1,860,000 618,220 33% regarding current year financial trends and provides Measure K (Sales Tax) 1,750,000 1,169,106 67% the opportunity for the City Council to review the VLF 1,500,000 - 0% recommended actions as they relate to revenue and Property Tax 1,254,800 332,449 26% expenditures. Transient Occupancy Tax 1,100,000 661,332 60% Other Revenue 4,105,195 2,096,423 51%
Adjusted Budgets and Revenue Estimates. The 11,569,995 4,877,530 42% Total
report is based on the adopted budget and adjusted *amounts exclude one-time grant revenue and expenditures. for any budget amendments approved by City Council Sales tax and Measure K. Restrictions from the as of December 31, 2021. pandemic were expected to negatively impact sales GENERAL FUND tax revenue in fiscal year 2021; however, actual revenues at the close of fiscal year 2021 showed a
GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL CONDITION. In total, the stronger economy than previously anticipated. Sales General Fund has recorded 42% of projected tax distributed to the City through December 2021 revenues, and expended 57% of budgeted represent sales that occurred between July 2021 and expenditures, with 50% of the year expired, as shown October 2021, actuals as of December 2021 are below. $618,000, or 33%. Based on the timing of sales tax distributions from the state, revenues are on target to General Fund Budget YTD Actuals % finish fiscal year 2022 slightly above projections, Revenue 11,569,995 4,877,530 42% indicating the City's economy remains strong in fiscal Expenditure 11,124,098 6,290,473 57% year 2022.
*amounts exclude one-time grant revenue and expenditures.

Fiscal year 2022 is the first full year since passing of REVENUES. Although the General Fund is comprised
Measure K, an additional 1% local sales tax. Despite
of several revenue types, the top four sources of
the tax only being effective nine of twelve months in
outside revenue are Sales tax, VLF, Property tax, and
fiscal year 2021, revenues were far better than
Transient Occupancy tax which make up 65% of
anticipated. Measure K's fiscal year 2021 actuals
General Fund budgeted revenues. Sales tax alone
were slightly above $2.0 million, 20% above the
makes up 31% of these General Fund revenues. By
amended budget. Same as with the Bradley Burns
focusing on these, we can get an excellent sales tax, based on timing of distributions from the understanding of our revenue position at mid-year for
state, actual revenue received for Measure K by mid-
fiscal year 2022.
year would typically average 33%; however, actuals
Overall, key revenue sources are outperforming are trending at 67%, or $1.16 million, indicating that projections, based on current trend all are expected Measure K is again trending well above forecasted. to end the year above original budget estimates. As data develops for Measure K budget to actuals Based on timing of top four revenue sources, actual should begin to stabilize. 59 Mid-Year Financial Report Second Quarter of 2021-2022 VLF. VLF revenue is disbursed from the county in two WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS equal payments, both of which are received in the
second half of the fiscal year. Although, the City has Water and Sewer Enterprise revenues typically follow not received any of the anticipated revenue as of mid- a stable trend with variances month over month for year, county reports show that VLF will be $1.54 consumer usage in the Water Enterprise. Water million, which is 3% above budget at year-end and a Enterprise actual receipts for mid-year is at 50% of 4% increase over fiscal year 2021. budget with 50% of the year expired. Water Transient Occupancy Tax. Despite factors associated Enterprise is anticipated to end the year right on with the pandemic actual revenue received for fiscal target. Sewer Enterprise actual receipts for mid-year year 2021 was at a record high, another indication of is 55% and projected to end the year slightly above a strong economy. As of December 2021, actuals target. Mid-year actual expenditures for Water received is 60%, or $661,000 of budget projections, Enterprise are at 54%, while Sewer Enterprise is at with 60% of the years monthly reporting's 37% of budget. Both Funds are expected to end the year within budget.
outstanding.

EXPENDITURES. Although not all expenditures follow Water Enterprise Budget YTD Actuals % a straight-line spending pattern, departmental Revenue 3,280,520 1,641,858 50% operating expenditures should track close to 50% of Expenditure 3,266,225 1,753,240 54% budget at mid-year. General Government typically
trends at 75% or greater mid-year due to timing of
lump-sum pension liability and debt payments. Most Sewer Enterprise Budget YTD Actuals % departmental operating expenditures are trending at Revenue 3,441,300 1,890, 713 55% or below target as demonstrated below. Exclusion of Expenditure 3,311,897 1,240,962 37% internal transfers to streets in Public Works would
indicate operating expenditures are trending at 50% SUMMARY as expected. Total year-end expenditures for all
departments combined are expected to come under
appropriations at a margin of 4%. Trends show Blythe's economic performance during fiscal year 2021, was strong despite a year of
Departmental Expenditures Budget YTD Actuals % Expended uncertainties. Fiscal year 2022 mid-year trends are City Council 93,645 43,416 46% strong indicators that Blythe's local economy remains City Clerk 44,575 27,768 62% strong.

City Attorney 110,000 79,590 72%
129,149 54% This mid-year report is derived from detailed City Manager-Administration 240,862
73% information generated by the City's Finance
General Government 3,640,300 2,658,326
50% Department. This report is intended for internal use Finance 372,513 187,453 only, amounts as presented are unaudited. For Community Development 615,715 193,184 31%
question about this report please contact Finance
Police 4,534,005 2,126,241 47% Department by phone at (760) 922-6161 or Fire 745,517 383,506 51%
[email protected].

Public Works 523,615 386,021 74%
Parks 203,351 75,819 37%
Total 11,124,098 6,290,473 57%
*amounts exclude one-time grant revenue and expenditures. 60 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-004

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
YEAR 2021-2022
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget by Resolution No. 2021-022; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe conducts regular reviews of its budget as it is fiscally prudent to do so; and
WHEREAS, based upon the review through December 31, 2021, the City Council of the City of Blythe desires to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Blythe, California, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby approves amendments to the 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget: revenue, expenditure, and transfers, as summarized in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of February 2022 by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SE AL)
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City of Blythe
2021-2022 Budget Amendments
Account Detail
February 8, 2022

FY 2021-2022 FY 2021-2022
Adopted Amended Increase/
G/LE Account Description Category Budget Budget (Decrease) General Fund
Revenue 250,000
000-25-313-001 District Sales Tax 1% - Measure K Sales Taxes 1,750,000 2,000,000 000-25-335-020 Motor Veh in Lieu Comp Fund State Shared Revenues 1,500,000 1,547,000 47,000 000-25-365-010 Publics Benefit Agreement Contributions 25,400 25,400 000-41-355-020 Administrative Citations Municipal Infractions 10,000 30,000 20,000 000-50-331-080 RMS Implementation Assistance Grant Federal Government Grants 197,100 197,100 000-50-355-010 Parking Citations Municipal Infractions 3,000 12,000 9,000 000-70-322-020 Encroachment Permits Vonbusiness Licenses and Permit 68,000 85,000 17,000 000-70-341-020 PW Plan Check Fees eneral Governmen 20,000 40,000 20,000 Net Increase in Revenues 3,351,000 3,936,500 585,500
Expenditure
000-13-415-30-332-000 Other Legal Services Professional/Technical Services 70,000 45,000 000-12-411-30-542-000 Advertising Other Services 10,000 5,000 000-12-411-40-642-001 Municipal Code Updates Supplies 6,000 2,500 000-25-419-62-332-000 Other Professional Services Professional/Technical Services 45,000 45,000 000-25-419-62-555-005 State Admin Fees Other Services 65,000 20,000 000-70-431-11-332-000 Other Professional Services Professional/Technical Services 50,000 30,000 000-70-431-11-342-001 Contract Inspection Services Professional/Technical Services 15,000 10,500 Net increase in Expenditures 261,000 158,000
Transfers
000-25-419-62-822-503 Transfer Out - Building Operating Transfers 450,500 495,500 45,000 Net Increase in Transfers Out 450,500 495,500 45,000
Measure A Fund
Expenditure
114-00-419-62-652-001 Asphalt & Emulsion Stock Supplies 100,000 75,000 (25,000) Net Decrease in Expenditures 100,000 75,000 (25,000)
Transfers
114-00-419-62-822-320 Transfer Out - Capital Streets Operating Transfers 853,000 1,127,000 274,000 Net Increase in Transfers Out 853,000 1,127,000 274,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
Revenue
120-00-331-000 ARPA Act Funding Federal Government Grants 2,354,500 2,354,500 Net Increase in Revenues : 2,354,500 2,354,500
Capital Street Project Fund
Transfers
320-00-391-114 Transfer In - Measure A Operating Transfers 853,000 1,127,000 274,000 Net Increase in Transfers In 853,000 1,127,000 274,000
Expenditure
320-00-431-21-452-006 Chip, Slurry & Fog Seal Property Services 150,000 (150,000) 320-00-431-21-452-007 Lovekin Improvement Project Capital 730,000 1,00,000 270,000 20-00-431-21-452-035 San Luis Way - Barnard to Wisconsi Capital 296,000 450,000 154,000 Net Increase in Expenditures 1,176,000 1,450,000 274,000 Building Maintenance Fund
Transfers
503-00-391-025 Transfer In - General Fund Operating Transfers 450,500 495,500 45,000 Net Increase in Transfers In 450,500 495,500 45,000
Expenditure
503-00-419-40-432-000 Repair and Maintenance Services Property Services 9,000 14,000 5,000 503-00-419-40-632-000 Repair and Maintenance Supplies Supplies 3,000 15,000 12,000 503-50-419-40-432-000 Repair and Maintenance Services Property Services 4,000 19,000 15,000 503-50-419-40-632-000 Repair and Maintenance Supplies Supplies 3,000 16,000 13,000 Net Increase in Expenditures 19,000 64,000 45,000
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City of Blythe
2021-2022 Budget Amendments
Account Detail
February 8, 2022

FY 2021-2022 FY 2021-2022
Adopted Amended Increase /
G/L# Account Description Category - Budget Budget (Decrease) Central Garage Fund
Revenues
505-00-392-010 Damage Settlements Judgement & Settlements 3,800 3,800 Net Increase in Revenue : 3,800 3,800
Expenditure
505-00-419-75-742-003 Fire Department Vehicles Capital : 38,000 38,000 Net Increase in Expenditures 38,000 38,000
Hydrocarbon Cleanup Fund
Transfers
507-00-391-025 Transfer In - General Fund Operating Transfers 246,000 381,400 135,400 507-00-391-410 Transfer In - Water Fund Operating Transfers 71,000 105,000 34,000 507-00-391-420 Transfer In - Sewer Fund Operating Transfers 75,000 110,200 35,200 Net Increase in Transfers In 392,000 596,600 204,600
Expenditure
507-00-419-62-522-001 Liability Program Assessment Other Services 186,500 186,500 507-00-419-62-522-002 Premiums Other Services 390,000 410,100 20,100 Net Increase in Expenditures 390,000 596,600 206,600
Hydrocarbon Cleanup Fund
Revenue
610-00-334-028 Hydrocarbon Cleanup Plume #6 State Government Grants : 1,770,571 1,770,571 Net Increase in Revenues 1,770,571 1,770,571
Expenditure
610-00-419-62-452-027 Hydrocarbon Cleanup Plume #6 Property Services : 1,770,571 1,770,571 Net Increase in Expenditures 1,770,571 1,770,571
Recreation Fund
Revenue
630-80-365-010 Contributions/Private Source Contributions 8,000 13,000 5,000 Net Increase in Revenues 8,000 13,000 5,000
Expenditure
630-80-451-15-652-000 Special Departmental Supplies Supplies 2,500 9,500 7,000 Net Increase in Expenditures 2,500 9,500 7,000
63 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SABLISHED
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Housing Element Update
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-006 A between the City and The Holt Group and issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $63,000 for preparation of the City's 6" Cycle Housing Element Update.

FISCAL IMPACT: $63,000 in funds budgeted in FY 2021/22 for the required Housing Element Update.

BACKGROUND: Since 1969, California has required that all local governments adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. Local governments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans as part of their General Plan. General Plans serve as the blueprint for how the city will grow and develop and include seven elements: land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing.

The City's Housing Element was last updated in 2014, with a period of 2013 through 2021. The update was prepared by Pacific Municipal Consultants "PMC".

The Housing Element is the only element of the General Plan that involves certification by a State Agency. HUD will review and certify the City's Housing Element once prepared. The adopted budget includes $65,000 for the update of the Housing Element.

STAFF REPORT: The City released a Request for Proposals for the preparation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update on December 1, 2022. The notice inviting proposals was published in the Palo Verde Times, on the City's website and directly sent to five companies providing planning and related services to local governments.

Proposals were received by the January 20'h proposal deadline from The Holt Group, Realty Planners Group, Inc. and Willdan in the following amounts:

The Holt Group, Blythe CA $63,000
Realty Planners Group, Bakersfield CA $59,850
Willdan, San Bernardino, CA $115,765
After a thorough review of each proposal, staff determined the Holt Group was the responsive bidder due to their qualifications and experience working in rural communities in Southern California. They are also vastly familiar with the City of Blythe, having completed numerous engineering and planning projects in the City. Willdan has also performed extensive work in the 64 City, but their proposal far exceeds the project budget.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Professional Service Agreement between City and The Holt Group 65 Agreement No. 2022-006 A

CITY OF BLYTHE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
THE HOLT GROUP, INC.

THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 8th day of February, 2022 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City"), and THE HOLT GROUP, INC., a California corporation WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent contractor to prepare the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, as more fully described herein; and
WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise contemplated within California Government Code section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services described in Exhibits "A" and "B" (the "Project") and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed; and WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT

1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," both incorporated herein.

Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant's performance of this Agreement.

1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to the complete satisfaction of the City. Evaluations of the work will be done by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory, City in its discretion has the right to:
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(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.

1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.

Non-Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to section 12940 of the Government Code.

1.6. Non-Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services contemplated by this Agreement.

1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractors) as permitted by law and may employ other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost and expense.

Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
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2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
Compensation. City shall pay Consultant a fixed fee of Sixty-Three Thousand Dollars ($63,000,00) in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "C," attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City Manager or designee, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.

2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a monthly basis for tasks or subtasks completed during the prior month. Each invoice shall describe in detail the tasks or subtasks performed. Each invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant's invoice within thirty (30) days from the date City receives said invoice. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.

2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, the professional services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement. Said services shall be performed in strict compliance with the Project timeline set forth in Consultant's Proposal. The Project timeline may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.

Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a party.

4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of one (1) year, ending on February 7, 2023, unless previously terminated as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties.

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canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.

The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.

Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings, and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the City or in the possession of the Consultant.

4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination notice to Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to Consultant.

5.0. INSURANCE

5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated "A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises-operations, products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non-owned vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollar:
($1.000.000.00). combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injun and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.

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employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual lability. It the policy is written as :
'claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contrac work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the

5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Blythe and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by (b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City."
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Blythe shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.

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showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement.

5.5. Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.

6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS

6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including exhibits to this Agreement.

Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.

Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or elivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b 8 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if suc IF TO CONSULTANT: IF TO CITY:

The Holt Group, Inc. City of Blythe
201 E. Hobsonway 235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225 Blythe, CA 92225
Tel: (760) 922-4658 Tel: (760) 922-6161
Attn: Lindsay Holt Attn: Mallory Crecelius
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6.5. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof.

6.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Riverside County, California.

6.7. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant hereunder for the term of this Agreement.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, with counsel of City's choosing, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.

6.9. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.

Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, 7 The Holt Group
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agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.

6.10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

6.11. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.

Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents, information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes or any other Project related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional cost to the City.

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pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 6250 et seq.).

Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 6254.7, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.

6.14. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.

During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City's representative, perform work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.

6.15. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.

6.16. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City while this Agreement is in effect.

6.17. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any of the attached exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.

6.18. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

6.19. Binding Effect. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.

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6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and have had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision of the Agreement and submit the same to counsel or other consultants for review and comment. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired, which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.

6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement.

6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
[Signature page follows.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.

CONSULTANT
Date:

Robert K. Holt
President

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Date:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES

PERFORM HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
December 2021
Proposals Requested By:

City of Blythe
I. INTRODUCTION
The Development Services Department of the City of Blythe is requesting proposals from consultants who are qualified to prepare the 6" cycle update to the City of Blythe's ("City" or "the City")'s Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period consistent with SB 375 regulations. The selected consultant will review the existing Housing Element and will revise the document to reflect current conditions, city policies, and methods to meet the housing requirements mandated by the State of California.

The City is seeking a qualified consultant with experience in the preparation of Housing Elements and with an established working relationship with the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"). The consultant must have familiarity with State housing law and applicable statutes; including Southern California Association of Government's Regional Transportation Plan ("RTP"). The consultant must be proactive in maintaining communication with City staff, keeping staff informed with project status updates, meeting deadlines and ultimately meeting the requirements of HCD for the streamline update of the Housing Element.

II. SETTING
The City of Blythe is a general law City, incorporated in 1916. The City of Blythe is located in eastern Riverside County on the California/Arizona border along the Colorado River. The main industries in the area are tourism and farming. The City's population is 19,682. Two State prisons are located within Blythe's City limits and their population is factored into Census data for the City.

The City adopted its 2025 General Plan 2007.

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City's Housing Element was last revised and adopted in 2014 and is deemed in compliance with State housing element law by HCD.

The purpose of this project is to update the Housing Element to be in compliance with State statues to achieve approval by the City Council. The update will reassess the community's 10 78
existing and projected housing needs and update existing or set forth new policies and schedules in a cooperative effort that promote improvement and development of diverse types and costs of housing throughout the City, while maintaining a responsibility toward economic environmental and fiscal factors. The update will ensure compliance with new State statues The proposed update will build upon the existing Housing Element and through citizen participation and consultation with City staff and HCD, propose, modify, or set forth feasible housing goals, objectives, policies and programs that meet or exceed statue requirements.

V. SCOPE OF WORK AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Task 1- Assessment
a) Evaluation of 2021 Housing Element: The consultant will be required to review and evaluate the current Housing Element and its programs, including:
• An assessment of the City's progress in meeting existing Housing Element goals, re-zoning programs, and objectives, including RHNA goals; • A discussion of the effectiveness of the housing program and policies; A comparison of projected results from the adopted Housing Element to actual accomplishments;
A summary of how these results are important to a revision of the Housing Element; and
• An evaluation of the existing Housing Element's compliance with applicable statutes and current State Housing Law.
b) Type of housing allocation: Analysis of the housing units assigned to the City by adoption of the RHNA allocation by SCAG"S Regional Council as described below:
• Total RHNA 402 units
• Very-low Income 91
• Low-income 64
• Moderate income 75
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• Above moderate income 172
(Assigned allocation as of December 31, 2020)
c) Analysis of "Disadvantaged Communities": The Housing Consultant shall use the Land Use Element and general plan policies that provide specific information on potential "disadvantaged communities" within the City's sphere of influence areas for compliance with SB 244 prior to completion of the draft Housing Element. d) Document Review: The consultant will review City documents to aid in understanding local conditions and the community's housing needs. Documents included but are not limited to the 2014 Housing Element Update documents and administrative record, all written communication with HCD, the 2014 Housing conditions and Vacant Land Survey, the City's Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code), the City's Subdivision Ordinance (Title 16 of the Blythe Municipal Code) and all housing programs and ordinances currently in place. In addition, the consultant will need to evaluate existing City resources and funding mechanisms for the development of housing.

Task 2 - Housing Element Preparation
a) Needs Analysis: The consultant will complete an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to the meeting of these needs in conformance with Government Code section 65582(a). The consultant will evaluate housing conditions using State-approved criteria. Where necessary to complete this task, the consultant will obtain and analyze the most current data available on demographics and housing in the City, including resources from the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Finance. The gathered data will be used to draft a housing needs assessment that will identify:
• Population, demographics, employment trends and projections of the locality's existing and projected housing needs. These existing and projected needs shall include the locality's share of the regional housing needs; • Household characteristics;
• An analysis of potential and actual governmental and non-governmental constraints on the improvement, maintenance and development of housing for all income levels.
• An analysis of special housing needs; and
• An analysis for energy conservation.
b) Housing Resources and Opportunities: The consultant will identify housing resources, including programmatic, physical, and financial. Existing development policies will be assessed and sites adequate for the development of housing will be identified to meet RHNA requirements. This will require a vacant land inventory 12 program to show capacity for housing development to accommodate the 6" Cycle RHNA during the planning period. The consultant will build upon previously identified vacant land inventory sites from the existing Housing Element. c) Housing Goals and Policies: The consultant must build on the existing Housing Element, public input, and the needs and constraints analyses to formulate an implementation plan with appropriate and feasible housing policies. This work will need to satisfy the requirements of Government Code section 65583(b) and (c), as noted below.

Ensure that housing opportunities are available for all persons in the City; • Preserve and improve the existing stock of affordable housing, including at- risk unit;
• Facilitate development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low and moderate income households, meeting regional share of goals; • Mitigate any governmental constraints to housing production, improvement and /or maintenance;
Ensure consistency with other General Plan elements and community goals; and
Identify necessary changes to other General Plan elements and/or to the City Code to achieve comprehensive compliance with State Housing Law and to provide the City with necessary legislative framework to meet its housing needs and goals.

Task 3 - Prepare and Finalize Housing Element
a) Administrative Draft Housing Element: The consultant will be required to prepare and submit one reproducible copy and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format of the Administrative Draft Housing Element for City staff to review and comment upon by May 2022.
b) Draft Housing : Element: Upon completion of City staff's review of the Administrative Draft Housing Element, the consultant will modify the Administrative Draft as directed. The consultant will then prepare and submit one reproducible copy and one electronic copy in Microsoft Word format, and one electronic copy in Adobe Portable Document Format of the Draft Housing Element for City staff distribution to HCD, the City Council and the general public for review and comment by June 2021. c) Final Draft Housing Element: In response to comments from HCD, responsible agencies, City staff, the City Council, and the public, the consultant will amend the Draft Housing Element accordingly. Upon a determination of compliance by HCD of the Final Draft Housing Element, the consultant will submit 7 copies of the Final Draft Housing Element for distribution to the City Council for final adoption at public hearings by October 2022.
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Proposal Requirements
• Identify the budget for each of these tasks; the budget does not need to be detailed but should include the total estimated cost to perform the tasks described above, including a breakdown of the cost for each task.
• Identify the key personnel that will be performing each of the tasks requested and an organizational chart identifying chain of command.

Applicants are also expected to provide a statement of qualifications that provides the following:
• The applicant's experience updating housing elements; of particular significance, the applicant should identify the number of updates that their firm has successfully navigated through the HCD approval process.
• The applicant's experience either working with the City of Blythe and/or with other municipalities within Riverside County.
• The specific qualifications and experience of key personnel that will be performing the requested tasks.
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EXHIBIT B

CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
6th Cycle Housing
Element Update

CALIFORNIA'S FIRSY
Blythe
ESTABLTSHED 1916
Presented to:

Mallory Crecelius
Date: 1/20/2022
Submitted by: The Holt Group, Inc.
1601 N. Imperial Avenue • El Centro, CA 92243 • 760-337-3883 • Fax 760-337-5997 201 E. Hobsonway • Blythe, CA 92225 • 760-922-4658 • Fax 760-922-4660 36951 Cook Street, Suite 103 # Palm Desert, CA 92211 • 760-328-5280 • Fax 760-328-5281 84 The Robert K. Holt, PE
Fred Goldman, PhD, PE
Holt James G. "Jack" Holt, PE Sripavani Gudipati, PE
Timothy M. Holt, AlA Jesus "Juny" Marmolejo, PE
Lindsay A. Holt, AICP, MPA Sameer Patel, PE
Group, Inc. umi Hamanaka Galvan, PE, L! Rolando Sanchez, PE George Galvan, AICP Jennifer Wellman, PhD, AICP
Engineering • Planning • Surveying
January 17, 2022
Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager/City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
RE: 6' Cycle Housing Element Update
Dear Ms. Crecelius,
The Holt Group, ing (THG) has reviewed the RFP for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. We are excited for the opportunity to submit our proposal to update the City's Housing Element in accordance with State Law Sections 65580 - 65589.11. The Housing Element Update will remain consistent with the requirements of reducing greenhouse gas emissions as established by AB 32 and will incorporate the requirements established by SB 375 to promote the development of sustainable communities. Special consideration will be given to address the City's Disadvantaged Community designation, as identified in the CalEnviroScreen Mapping Tool, pursuant to SB 535, as well as incorporate Environmental Justice components as required by SB 1000 and the unfunded mandates established by SB 244. All updates will be made consistent with the City's 2025 General Plan, adopted in 2007, and its mandated Elements.

THG is uniquely positioned to provide services as directed in the RFP as we are the only professional office in the City of Blythe staffed with City Planners and Engineers experienced in the development of short- and long-range planning documents, including General Plans and Housing Element Updates. Over the last 20 years, THG has successtully completed Housing Element Updates and General Plans for various municipalities. Most recently, THG successfully submitted f'h Cycle Housing Element Updates which are compliant with the requirements established by the California Housing and Community Development Department for the cities of Calipatria and Holtville, California. We can provide copies of those Elements at the request of the City.

Serving the City of Blythe in various engineering capacities has given THG a unique and broad perspective on the existing and proposed development plans for the City.

Additionally, THG has established knowledge regarding the City's zoning and building ordinances, as well as knowledge of the existing and proposed infrastructure that car promote or hinder development and the ability to achieve the housing goals established by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
1601 N. Imperial Avenue • El Centro, CA 92243 = 760-337-3883 a Fax 760-337-5997 201 E. Hobsonway - Blythe, CA 92225 • 760-922-4658 • Fax 760-922-4660 36951 Cook Street, Suite 103 • Palm Desert, CA 92211 • 760-328-5280 • Fax 760-328-5281 85 The Planning Services proposed will be performed by our Planning Department located in the Blythe Office with assistance from the El Centro office.

Enclosed, please find one (1) proposal hard copy, a sealed envelope containing the cost proposal, and one (1) USB with a PDF copy of the proposal.

If I can provide additional details regarding the enclosed proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone or e-mail: 760.922.4658 or [email protected] Sincerely,
Robert K. Holt, PE
President & CEO
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COVER LETTER 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Firm History and Qualifications.. 2
B. Relevant Experience 5
C. Project Understanding. 7
1I. SCOPE OF WORK 7
TASK 1 - ASSESSMENT 10
a) Evaluation of 2021 Housing Element. 10
b) Type of Housing Allocation 10
c) Analysis of "Disadvantaged Communities" 10
d) Document Review .. 11
TASK 2 - HOUSING ELEMENT PREPARATION 11
a) Needs Analysis 11
b) Housing Resources and Opportunities 11
c) Housing Goals and Policies 11
TASK 3 - PREPARE AND FINALIZE HOUSING ELEMENT 11
a) Administrative Draft Housing Element. 11
b) Draft Housing Element 11
c) Final Draft Housing Element.. 12
III. KEY PERSONNEL 13
IV. REFERENCES 15
87 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A. Firm History and Qualifications
The Holt Group, Inc (THG) is a local, full-service consulting firm offering planning, environmental, grant administration, engineering, construction management, and related professional services to public- and private-sector clients in Southern California. Registered as an S Corporation with the State of California, THG remains under the ownership and direction of James G. Holt and Robert K. Holt since its inception in 1984.

Our main office is located in El Centro, California, with satellite office locations in Blythe and Palm Desert, California. The company has a total of 32 well-qualified employees. There are 23 staff members currently reporting to the El Cento Office with the balance of the staff reporting to satellite offices in Blythe and Palm Desert, California. If selected, the services proposed to the City of Blythe will be provided from our Blythe office located at 201 E. Hobsonway, Blythe, California.

A cornerstone of our client-centered values is our deeply rooted connection in the communities of the region. Some of our staff members are life-long Blythe and Imperial Valley residents that have a strong understanding in the needs of the region. Our staff has prepared hundreds of technical planning documents and technical studies including Housing Elements, General Plans, Specific Plans, Service Area Plans, Infrastructure Master Plans for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Drainage that are compliant with State Law requirements and local jurisdiction requirements.

THG is a full-service engineering and planning firm and the only firm located in Blythe, California. Our historical knowledge and familiarity with the City provide our team with the opportunity to deliver a unique- comprehensive review and revision for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

City of Blythe
Proposal for 5th Cycle Housing Element Update
The Holt Group, Inc.- Proposal #2022 - 001

88 Holt Group Ownership
THG, Inc. is an S Corporation registered in the State of California. The owners of The Holt Group, Inc. are listed below:

James G. "Jack" Holt, P.E. Robert K. Holt, P.E.

Secretary/Chief Financial Officer President
The Holt Group, Inc. The Holt Group, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters: Blythe Office:
1601 N. Imperial Avenue 201 East Hobsonway
El Centro, CA 92243 Blythe, California 92225
Date of Incorporation
THG, Inc. was incorporated in the State of California on June 6"h, 1984.

Office Locations, Number of Employees and Hours of Operation THG maintains 3 office locations. The offices are in El Centro, Blythe, and Palm Desert, California. THG proposes to complete services requested by the City of Blythe for the 6*h Cycle Housing Element Update. Employees from the other offices are available to perform services for the City of othe, it so required for a rintensive pree presens
oncurrent v. The ottice addresses.
employees at each office follow this paragraph. Each Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Service Locations:

The Holt Group, Inc. The Holt Group, Inc. The Holt Group, Inc. 1601 N. Imperial Ave. 201 East Hobsonway 36951 Cook Street El Centro, CA 92243 Blythe, CA 92225 Palm Desert, CA 92211 P: (760) 337-3883 P: (760) 922-4658 P: (760) 427-8533
F: (760) 337-5997 F: 760) 922-4660 F: (760) 328-5281
Employees: 23 Employees: 6 Employees: 3
City of Blythe
Proposal for 6in Cycle Housing Element Update
The Holt Group, Inc. - Proposal #2022 - 001

89 Financial and Operational Status of the Firm
THG's financial condition is excellent. THG has no outstanding liens or overdue accounts payable. All THG corporate income taxes and payroll taxes have been paid. THG has sufficient reserves to insure its continued operation.

Conflict of Interest Statement
THG hereby declares that neither the Corporation nor its employees have a conflict of interest in the form of other projects or commitments which might impair or undermine the THG's ability to complete the services offered within this request for proposal document. THG nor its employees are engaged in other businesses, personal relationships or affiliations with the City of Blythe staff, City Council, or City affiliates which pose a conflict with regard to completing the services offered within this request for proposal.

Insurance Requirements
THG maintains comprehensive insurances for Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto Liability, Workman's Compensation, and Errors and Omissions.

THG will provide insurance certificates with endorsements to the City of Blythe prior to commencing work on specific projects. THG will increase insurance coverage and amounts as required by the Professional Services Agreement.

Recent or Pending Litigation
THG has no recent or pending litigation involvement as of the submission date of this request for qualification document.

Statement to Perform Work
THG will perform the requirements as set forth in this request for proposal by preparing the 6'h Cycle Housing Element and all exhibits to be completed as stipulated in the request for proposal. This proposal is City of Blythe
Proposal for fth Cycle Housing Element Update
The Holt Group, Inc.- Proposal #2022 - 001

90 valid for ninety (90) days from the submittal deadline of January 20, 2022.

City of Blythe Business License
THG has an active City of Blythe Business License with an issue date of 01/1/2022.

B. Relevant Experience
THG has extensive experience providing planning and engineering services for municipal and government agencies. We have completed Housing Element and General Plan Updates for various cities throughout rural communities in Southern California including Holtville, Calipatria, Westmorland, and other similarly sized cities in California. Our technical expertise coupled with the historical knowledge of the region, allows us to seamlessly integrate existing housing and land use concerns into planning documents that help guide local jurisdictions in achieving sustainable, long-term growth, while continuing to meet the housing needs of their residents. In preparing Housing Element Updates, THG conducts a thorough analysis of present and planned development, conducts a field search of the condition of existing dwellings, and conducts an analysis of capacity of public facilities utilizing projected demographic changes and proposed land development. Analyses of the data includes recommendations on how to meet the housing goals established in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), as allocated by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

THG has established rapport with affordable and market-rate housing developers and grant funding organizations to formulate housing programs to bridge the funding gap for first-time home buyers and very- low-, low-, and moderate-income households. Programs outlined in Housing Elements prepared by THG have resulted in the creation of numerous unique housing solutions, such as the mixed-use Fern Crossing farmworker housing project in Holtville, California; Worthington Square mixed-use apartment complex development in Imperial, California; and Paseo Del Sol, a single-family residential development in Calipatria, California.

City of Blythe
Proposal for Gth Cycle Housing Element Update
The Holt Group, Inc.- Proposal #2022 - 001

91 Over the last twenty years, THG has completed Housing Element Updates for the Cities of Holtville and Calipatria, California and various other municipalities in the region. Additionally, THG has prepared various technical and feasibility studies for the Cities of Calexico, Brawley, County of Imperial, Heber Public Utility District, and Seeley County Water District. Specifically, for the City of Blythe, THG has extensive historical knowledge dating back to 1987. THG's experience with the City of Blythe includes reviewing the development plans for the Desert Dream Estates, Park Place Townhouses; Revision of Zoning and Street Maps; Specific Master Plan - Golf Course Area; and Planning Services for various projects. Below is a synopsis showcasing the most recent history and expertise in preparing technical and planning documents for municipal clients.

Jurisdiction Project Description Date
City of Calipatria 6th Cycle Housing Element October 2021 Update
City of Holtville 6th Cycle Housing Element October 2021 Update
City of Holtville Sunset Rose Senior 2020
Apartments - Entitlement
Services Including Grant
Support and Lan Use Planning
City of Holtville Pine Crossing Apartments - 2019
Entitlement Services Including
Grant Support, Land Use
Planning, and Inspections
City of Blythe City-wide Salinity Study 2018
City of Blythe Planning Services 2015
City of Blythe Blythe Zoning Map 2016
City of Blythe Quechan Park Master Plan - 2005
Update
City of Calexico Service Area Plan Update 2018
City of Blythe
Proposal for 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
The Holt Group, Inc.- Proposal #2022 - 001

92 Heber Public Utility Service Area Plan Update 2018
District
Seeley County Water Service Area Plan Update 2017
District
City of Calipatria Service Area Plan Update 2017
C. Project Understanding
THG understands that housing of all types is important for all Californians and especially for the residents of Blythe. Blythe's unique location means that a cookie-cutter approach is not appropriate for achieving the City's housing goals. In preparing the Housing Element Update, THG will balance statutory requirements with Blythe's demographic needs, growth potential, and infrastructure constraints. The Housing Element Update will guide the City's housing development to achieve the RHNA goals, promote population density, which is a key metric indicator to spur economic development. THG will work closely with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to ensure timely completion of the Housing Element Update.

THG has reviewed the RFP for the 6'h Cycle Housing Element Update. The Housing Element Update will be done in accordance with State Law Sections 65580 - 65589.11. Additionally, the Housing Element Update will remain consistent with the requirements of reducing greenhouse gas emissions as established by AB 32 and will incorporate the requirements established by SB 375 to promote the development of sustainable communities. Special consideration will be given to address the City's Disadvantaged Community designation, as identified in the CalEnviroScreen Mapping Tool, pursuant to SB 535, as well as incorporate Environmental Justice components as required by SB 1000 and the unfunded mandates established by SB 244. Revisions will incorporate the requirements established by HCD. Additional care will be taken to incorporate required data as established by AB 686. All updates will be made consistent with the City's 2025 General Plan, adopted in 2007, and its mandated Elements.

Il. SCOPE OF WORK
THG will render the services within this proposal and adhere to the deadlines as stipulated by the RFP. RFP timelines are subject to change, contingent on contract award date. Services will commence upon City City of Blythe
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93 Council contract approval and will be encompass the State Law and HCD requirements.

The 6'h Cycle Housing Element Update will be managed by Lindsay Holt, AICP who is a Senior Planner with almost 20 years of experience in the planning field. The Senior Planner will dedicate 50% of their time for general project oversight, including but not limited to, document review to ensure accuracy and consistency with existing City of Blythe planning documents, as well as manage the project's strict timeline for timely submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Mr. Jeorge Galvan, AICP, a Senior Planner/Project Manager, from THG El Centro Office will be available to support the efforts of the 6 Cycle Housing Element Update. Mr. Galvan has over 24 years of experience in various facets of land use planning, urban design, community development, and economic development.

The Assistant Planner will dedicate 90% of their time to synthesize data and complete text revisions for the 6* Cycle Housing Element Update. The majority of text revisions will be accomplished by the Assistant Planner.

The Assistant Planner will conduct a thorough site inventory to identify the City's development capacity. The site inventory will be completed in accordance with the required HCD templates. Review the 5th Cycle Housing Element Program, Goals, and Polices to determine the extent to which goals were met. Include a detailed analysis of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) to meet the requirements of AB 686, which requires all Housing Elements adopted after January 1, 2021 to include an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). To meet the requirements of AB 686, the Data and Mapping Tool from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be utilized. Special needs household data will be analyzed to determent housing goals, programs, polices that promote equal housing opportunities for all segments of the community regardless of age, income, race, ethnicity, sex, or disability.

Additional analysis will involve identifying areas of racial/ethnic areas of concentration of poverty, segregation and integration, and governmental constraints impacting the City's ability to meet the housing allocation goals established by the RHNA. Special review will be given to existing zoning ordinances that hinder the City's ability to accommodate a variety of housing types.

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94 The Administrative Analyst will spend 70% of their time compiling and revising demographic data, reviewing existing City of Blythe plans and specifications for consistency with Housing Element Updates, conduct an analysis of existing and potential housing resources and opportunities, and review and incorporate State Law including SB 1000, SB 535, SB 244, and SB 375. Additionally, the Administrative Analyst will include goals, policies, and programs to achieve the unfunded mandate established by SB9, which calls on municipalities to facilitate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) by right in single-family residential zones. In order to facilitate proposed, planned, and future housing development, the Analyst will dedicate time in preparing California Environmental Protection Act (CEQA) documentation to be filed with the State Clearing House. After conducting a CEOA Initial Study, it is anticipated that the 6th Cycle Housing Element will be deemed to have a less than significant impact on the environment resulting in a Negative Declaration. Although at the project on-set, the CEAQ process will require preparation time, the long-term benefit to the City will include facilitating future housing development to promote meeting the housing allocation goals established by the RHNA.

The AutoCAD Technician will dedicate 40% of their time gathering corresponding City of Blythe existing land use plans and specifications, preparing Housing Element exhibits, and providing general administrative support tasks associated with the project. Exhibits will include a site inventory map detailing the City's available land and capacity to develop housing projects to accommodate the housing needs for very-low, low-, and moderate-income households, as identified in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation, which was allocated by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

SB 1000 requires that a "Good Faith Effort" be made to be inclusive of diverse segments of the population when engaging Public Participation.

US Census Quick Facts indicate that 43% of households int the City of Blythe speak a language other than English and has a population of 57.2% Hispanic or Latino. Public Outreach materials will be provided in English and Spanish. To engage a broader base for Public Participation, all efforts will be made to conduct Public Outreach Events utilizing community- based organizations.

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No. Frame
0 Project Kick-Off Meeting 1 week SP/A 5%
1 Executive Summary 2 weeks AP 10%
2 Introduction 2 weeks AP 10%
3 Task 1 - Assessment
4 a. Evaluation of 2021 (5th Cycle) Housing 6 weeks AP 20% Element - Assessment of City progress ir
meeting existing RHNA Goals; Analysis of existing
housing programs and policies, and document
accomplishments under the current Housing
Element. Review and determine the effectiveness
of the housing programs and policies. Revise
goals, policies, and programs to meet HCD
requirements for AFFH, Homeless Shelters and
Navigation Centers, ADU's and Second Units, and
households with special needs including; but not
limited to, large families, elderly, farmworkers,
the disabled and female-head of households.

Analysis will be conducted in accordance with
State Law.
5 b. Type of Housing Allocation - Conduct a 6 weeks A 20% "windshield" survey to inventory the existing
housing stock in accordance with HCD
requirements. Document existing housing stock
conditions to determine households at-risk for
displacement, research planned housing
developments, and incorporate plans into the
Housing Element Update to help address how the
RHNA goals will be achieved for very-low, low-,
and moderate-income households.
6 c. Analysis of Disadvantage Communities - 6 weeks A 20% Incorporate SB1000, SB 535, and SB244 in the
analysis of Disadvantaged Communities and in
assessing the existing conditions and
governmental constraints to meet the housing
demands established through the RHNA
allocation. Utilize the CalEnviro Screen Tool to
obtain the most current data on disadvantaged
communities, areas with integration and
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of poverty.
7 d. Document Review - Gather and review the 1 week SP/AP/ACT 10% City's existing Housing Element, Zoning Code,
Blythe Municipal Code, General Plan and Regional
Plans and resources to ensure consistency within
the Housing Element Update to existing plans,
while adding updates and revisions to
accommodate for changes in State Law.
8 Task 2 - Housing Element Preparation
9 a. Needs Analysis - A thorough analysis will be 2 weeks AP 10% conducted to assess housing stock, housing
condition, unmet housing needs for special
populations, including but not limited to, large
households, elderly, single-head of household,
and the disabled. Conduct a thorough analysis of
Affirmatively Furthering Affordable Housing
(AFFH). Utilize the most recent AFFH data
provided by HUD's Data and Mapping Tool to
determine special housing needs. Additionally,
current US Census, California Department of
Finance, and Employment Development
Department data will be utilized.
10 b. Housing Resources & Opportunities - 2 weeks A 10% Housing programs, goals, and policies will be
assessed. Governmental constraints in achieving
the goals established by the RHNA allocation will
be evaluated. Where feasible, zoning and
ministerial processes will be revised to
accommodate various housing types.

Mechanisms for engaging housing developers will
be explored. Infrastructure constraints will be
addressed and resources for bridging the
infrastructure financing gap will be incorporated
into the Housing Element Update.
11 c. Housing Goals and Policies - Housing 4 weeks AP 30% programs, goals, and Policies will be developed to
meet the requirements established by State Law
and HCD. Programs, goals, and, policies will be
inclusive of providing housing opportunities for all
segments of the population.
12 Task 3 - Prepare and Finalize Housing
Element
13 a. Administrative Draft Housing Element - May 2022 SP 10% Provide one (1) Microsoft Word Draft 6th Cycle
Housing Element Update for City Staff review.
b. Draft Housing Element - Provide one (1) June 2022 SP/ACT 5% Microsoft Word and PDF version of the Draft 6th
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HCD, and Public review and comment.
. Final Draft Housing Element - Respond to October SP 20% HCD, City Staff, City Council and public 2022
comments. Submit seven (7) copies of the Final
6th Cycle Housing Element for distribution and
adoption by the City Council. Provide adopted
Housing Element and Exhibits in Word and PDF
format for City use and dissemination.
14 CEQA 4 weeks A 15%
Exhibits 4 weeks ACT 20%
15 Noticing and Public Hearings 2 weeks SP/ACT 5%
SP = Senior Planner, AP = Assistant Planner, ACT=AutoCAD Technician, A = Administrative Analyst Ill. KEY PERSONNEL
Project Team
It is anticipated that the team to be assigned to this project will consist of: (1) Senior Planner/Project Manager, (1) Assistant Planner, (1) Administrative Analyst, and (1) AutoCAD Technician.

Organizational Chart
Lindsay Holt, AICP and Jeorge
Galvan, AICP
Senior Planners
Cynthia Mancha, Francisco Barba/Denise Erika Garcia, AutoCAD Administrative Analyst Marin, Assistant Planners Technician City of Blythe
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THG will assign staff members with extensive individual experience in creating and updating Housing Elements, General Plans, Zoning Code Revisions, Service Area Plans, Master Plans and other Technical Studies.

Lindsay Holt, AICP, Senior Planner, Project Manager:

Since joining The Holt Group, Inc. in 2002, Lindsay Holt has since managed numerous Planning, Environmental and Civil Engineering projects for municipal and private clients throughout Southern California and Western Arizona. With almost 20 years of professional experience, Ms. Holt is able to combine her technical, communication and interpersonal skills to complete successful planning and environmental projects on time and within budget.

Ms. Holt has managed the preparation of planning documents such as Specific Plans, General Plans, and Zoning Ordinances; Master Plans; Subdivision Plans, Site Plans, Schematics and Renderings; and CEQA and NEPA Environmental Documentation for various public and private projects and has assisted in obtaining a wide variety of local, state and federal permits, grant funding, and approvals for these projects.

She successfully completed updates for the Cities of Holtville and Calipatria, California Housing Elements. Ms. Holt prepared applications to the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Compass Blueprint Program to secure funding for the Housing Element Updates for both the Cities of Holtville and Calipatria, California. Once funding was secured, Ms. Holt assisted in the preparation of the Housing Element Updates and the submittal of the Updates to the California Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval of the Housing Element Updates.

Jeorge Galvan, AICP, Senior Planner:

Jeorge Galvan has over 24 years of experience in various facets of land use planning, urban design, community development, and economic levelopment. He recently returned to THG after working for the City o mperial as their Community Development Director for a period of 1l years. During his tenure with the City of Imperial, he was responsible for developing and implementing the City's Capital Improvement Program which outlined improvements to the water treatment plant and City of Blythe
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99 distribution system, wastewater treatment plant and collection system, roadway widening and extension projects, and other infrastructure improvement projects.

He has completed Housing Elements, General Plans, and Specific Plans for Holtville and Calipatria, California. He completed the City of Imperial Land Use and Transportation Elements Update. He has extensive experience with CEQA and CEQAt.

Denise Marin, Assistant Planner - Specific Area Plans: Ms. Marin prepared the City of Calipatria, California 6'h Cycle Housing Element. She assisted with the 2018 Service Area Plan Update for the City of Calexico.

She is currently updating the City's Zoning Code Ordinance to incorporate Housing Element elements required by State Law. She has extensive experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. She has conducted facilities and services needs assessments.

Francisco Barba, Assistant Planner - Facilities Need Assessments: Mr.

Barba successfully completed the 6'h Cycle Housing Element Update for the City of Holtville, California. He has conducted facilities and services needs assessments. He has assisted in the preparation of various analyses and authoring of zoning and land use documents.

Cynthia Mancha, Administrative Analyst - Data Analyses: Ms. Mancha recently joined THG. She has extensive experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. She has over 10 years of experience in Economic Development.

Erika Garcia, CAD Drafter - Exhibits and Appendices: Ms. Garcia has been working with THG Planning Department for over fifteen years. She has played an integral role in the preparation of technical documents and exhibits that are user friendly.

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IV. REFERENCES
Rom Medina Nicholas Wells
City Manager City Manager
City of Holtville City of Holtville
125 North Park Avenue 121 West Fifth Street
Calipatria, CA 92233 Holtville, CA 92250
Tel: (760)348-4141 Tel: (760)356-2912
6th Cycle Housing Element Housing Element
5th Cycle Housing Element Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Safety Element
Safety Element Peer Review SAP 2017
Laura Fischer Liliana Falomir
District Manager Public Works Manager
Heber Public Utilities District City of Calexico
1078 Dogwood Road 608 Heber Avenue
Heber, CA 92249 Calexico, CA 92231
Tel (760)482-2440 Tel: (760)768-2160
Service Area Plan Update 2018 Service Area Plan Update 2018 Service Area Plan Update 2012
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EXHIBIT C

FEE SCHEDULE
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PROPOSAL ITEM PRICING
Item Component Time Preparer Cost
No. Frame
0 Project Kick-Off Meeting 1 week SP/A $1,500.00
1 Executive Summary 2 weeks AP $1,000.00
2 Introduction 2 weeks AP $1,000.00
3 Task 1 - Assessment
4 a. Evaluation of 2021(5" Cycle) Housing 6 weeks AP $9,000.00 Element - Assessment of City progress in
meeting existing RHNA Goals; Analysis of existing
housing programs and policies, and document
accomplishments under the current Housing
Element. Review and determine the effectiveness
of the housing programs and policies. Revise
goals, policies, and programs to meet HCD
requirements for AFFH, Homeless Shelters and
Navigation Centers, ADU's and Second Units, and
households with special needs including; but not
limited to, large families, elderly, farmworkers,
the disabled and female-head of households.

Analysis will be conducted in accordance with
State Law.
5 b. Type of Housing Allocation - Conduct a 6 weeks A $9,000.00 "windshield" survey to inventory the existing
housing stock in accordance with HCD
requirements. Document existing housing stock
conditions to determine households at-risk for
displacement, research planned housing
developments, and incorporate plans into the
Housing Element Update to help address how the
RHNA goals will be achieved for very-low, low-,
and moderate-income households.
6 c. Analysis of Disadvantage Communities - 6 weeks A $9,000.00 Incorporate SB1000, SB 535, and SB244 in the
analysis of Disadvantaged Communities and in
assessing the existing conditions and
governmental constraints to meet the housing
demands established through the RHNA
allocation. Utilize the CalEnviro Screen Tool to
obtain the most current data on disadvantaged
communities, areas with integration and
segregation, racial/ethnic areas of concentration
of poverty.
7 d. Document Review - Gather and review the 1 week SP/AP/ACT $2,000.00 City's existing Housing Element, Zoning Code,
Blythe Municipal Code, General Plan and Regional
Plans and resources to ensure consistency within
the Housing Element Update to existing plans,
while adding updates and revisions to eating pan,
accommodate for changes in State Law.
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8 Task 2 - Housing Element Preparation
9 a. Needs Analysis - A thorough analysis will be 2 weeks AP $4,500.00 conducted to assess housing stock, housing
condition, unmet housing needs for special
populations, including but not limited to, large
households, elderly, single-head of household,
and the disabled. Conduct a thorough analysis of
Finance, Employment
Department data will be utilized.
10 . Housing Resources & Opportunities - 2 weeks A $2,500.00 Housing programs, goals, and policies will br
assessed. Governmental constraints in achieving
the goals established by the RHNA allocation will
be evaluated. Where feasible, zoning and
ministerial processes will be revised to
accommodate various housing types.

Mechanisms for engaging housing developers will
be explored. Infrastructure constraints will be
addressed and resources for bridging the
infrastructure financing gap will be incorporated
into the Housing Element Update.
11 c. Housing Goals and Policies - Housing 4 weeks AP $2,500.00 programs, goals, and Policies will be developed to
meet the requirements established by State Law
and HCD. Programs, goals, and, policies will be
inclusive of providing housing opportunities for all
segments of the population.
12 Task 3 - Prepare and Finalize Housing
Element
13 a. Administrative Draft Housing Element - May 2022 SP $1,500.00 Provide one (1) Microsoft Word Draft 6th Cycle
Housing Element Update for City: Staff review.
b. Draft Housing Element - Provide one (1) June 2022 SP/ACT $1,500.00 Microsoft Word and PDF version of the Draft 6th
Cycle Housing Element Update for City Council,
CD, and Public review and comment.
c. Final Draft Housing Element - Respond to October SP $6,000.00 HCD, City Staff, City Council and public 2022
comments. Submit seven (7) copies of the Final
6ü Cycle Housing Element for distribution and
adoption by the City Council. Provide adopted
Housing Element and Exhibits in Word and PDF
format for City use and dissemination.
14 CEQA 4 weeks A $5,000.00
Exhibits 4 weeks ACT $4,500.00
15 Noticing and Public Hearings 2 weeks SP/ACT $2,500.00 TOTAL FIXED PRICE $63,000.00
SP = Senior Planner, AP = Assistant Planner, ACT =AutoCAD Technician, A = Administrative Analyst 104

CHIT HAI E CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: For the Rehabilitation of San Luis Way from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street, staff recommends Council:

Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-007 A with Rove Engineering, Inc. contingent upon all bonds and proper contract documents being fully executed to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and Interim City Manager; and issue a purchase order to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $385,365.

Authorize an additional $35,000 for contingencies, project inspection and engineering services and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000.

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2022-008 with the Holt Group for construction surveying and issue a purchase order to The Holt Ground in an amount not to exceed 29,850.

Establish a project budget not to exceed $450,215.
-
FISCAL IMPACT: $450,215 in Measure A funds allocated to the rehabilitation.

BACKGROUND: Council adopted the FY 21/22 budget with Measure A funds for the rehabilitation of San Luis Way from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street. The San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project was identified in the Measure A CIP for repair in 2021/22.

On December 13, 2021, the City released an Invitation for Proposals for the San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project from Barnard to Wisconsin. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 11, 2022. Proposals were to be returned to the City no later than 2:00pm on January 27, 2022. Sealed bids were received from Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, Inc, Rove Engineering and Granite Construction.

STAFF REPORT: The bid specifications and plans were released on December 13, 2022. The bid announcement was published in the Palo Verde Valley times, sent to two plan rooms, and emailed to a list of contractors who typically perform work or submit bids on this type of work in the City. On January 11, 2022, four companies attended the mandatory Pre-bid Meeting for the project. On January 27, 2022, the City conducted the bid opening, and bids were received from the following:

Rove Engineering $385,365.00
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Pyramid Construction $430,808.79
Granite Construction $411,114.00
The apparent low bid was submitted by Rove Engineering, in the amount of $385,365. City staff reviewed Rove's project work history, references, and construction license. Rove Engineering's construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California. Rove Engineering recently completed the Acacia Street Rehabilitation Project in the City. Therefore, staff determined Rove Engineering, Inc. was the responsive and responsible bidder.

During construction, the City contracts with an engineer to provide construction surveying services. A proposal from The Holt Group for construction surveying was received on January 25, 2022 in the amount of $29,850.00.

ATTACHMENTS:

Bid results

2. Notice of Award
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BID TABULATION FORM

CITY OF BLYTHE - SAN LUIS WAY STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM

BARNARD STREET TO WISCONSIN STREET
THG Project No. 100.292
JANUARY 27, 2022
BID OPENING:

DATE: JANUARY 27,2022 LOCATION: CITY OF BLYTHE
TIME: 2:00 PM Office of the City Clerk
235 N. Broadway Avenue
Blythe, CA 92225
ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: $ 330,000.00
NO. ENTITY BID AMOUNT

1. Calmex Engineering
P: 760.566.8732
[email protected]
s no bed

2. Granite Construction
38000 Monroe Street
Indio, CA 92203
P: 760.501.5799
[email protected] $ 411, 114.0º

3. Pyramid Construction & Aggregates, Inc.
839 Dogwood Rd
Heber, CA 92249
P: 760.427.2189
[email protected] $ 430,808.71
* 4. Rove Engineering
P.O. Box 2108
El Centro, CA 92244
P: 760.427.9334
[email protected] $ 3D5,365.00

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TRAIT TIT TUR
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 Fax 760-922-4938

NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: Rove Engineering, Inc.

P.O. Box 2108
El Centro, CA 92244
Attention: Yessenia Eugenio, Corporate Secretary
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

CITY OF BLYTHE

SAN LUIS WAY STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT

FROM BARNARD STREET TO WISCONSIN STREET
The City of Blythe has considered the bid submitted by you for the above-described work in response to its Invitation for Proposals and Information for Bidders dated December 13, 2022.

You are hereby notified that your bid has been accepted as listed on the Schedule of Items and Prices in the proposal forms in the amount of $385,365.00.

You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish the required Contractor's Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this Notice to you.

If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said bonds within ten (10) days from the date of this Notice, said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Owner's acceptance of your bid as abandoned. The City will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.

You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this Notice of Award to the CITY OF BLYTHE.

Dated this 9th day of February 2022.

CITY OF BLYTHE - OWNER
By: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager

NOTICE OF AWARD
Section TV - Contract and Bond Forms
City of Blythe -San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
1 BLISHEE
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Lovekin Blvd. and Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: For the rehabilitation of Lovekin Blvd. from Hobsonway to Barnard Street and Barnard Street from Lovekin Blvd. to Main Street staff recommends Council:

1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-009 A with Rove Engineering, Inc. contingent upon all bonds and proper contract documents being fully executed to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and Interim City Manager; and issue a purchase order to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $949,365.00.

2. Authorize an additional $50,500 for contingencies, project inspection and engineering services and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000.

3. Establish a project budget not to exceed $999,865.00 FISCAL IMPACT: $999,865 in Measure A funds allocated to the rehabilitation.

BACKGROUND: Council adopted the FY 21/22 budget with Measure A funds for the design and rehabilitation of Lovekin Blvd. from Hobsonway to Barnard Street and Barnard Street from Lovekin Blvd. to Main Street.

On December 20, 2021, the City released an Invitation for Proposals for the Lovekin and Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 11, 2022. Proposals were to be returned to the City no later than 2:00pm on January 27, 2022. Sealed bids were received from Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, Inc, Rove Engineering and Granite Construction.

STAFF REPORT: The bid specifications and plans were released on December 20, 2022. The bid announcement was published in the Palo Verde Valley times, sent to two plan rooms, and emailed to a list of contractors who typically perform work or submit bids on this type of work in the City. On January 11, 2022, four companies attended the mandatory Pre-bid Meeting for the project. On January 27, 2022, the City conducted the bid opening, and bids were received from the following:

Rove Engineering $949,365.00
Pyramid Construction $1,053,588.91
Granite Construction $1,179,711.00
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The apparent low bid was submitted by Rove Engineering, in the amount of $949,365.00. City staff reviewed Rove's project work history, references, and construction license. Rove Engineering's construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California.

Rove Engineering recently completed the Acacia Street Rehabilitation Project in the City.

Therefore, staff determined Rove Engineering, Inc. was the responsive and responsible bidder.

The request for proposal included a bid item to replace existing cracked concrete sidewalk with new sidewalk within the project area. This item was an alternate bid, added should the city wish to pursue the replacement of the cracked sidewalk in conjunction with the paving project. The base bid included funds to address all ADA ramps, sidewalks, and sidewalks required to be replaced per city and safety standards. Due to the cost of materials, and funds budgeted for this project, staff does not recommend moving forward with the add alternative bid at this time.

ATTACHMENTS:

Bid results
Notice of Award
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Blythe

BID TABULATION FORM

CITY OF BLYTHE - LOVEKIN AND BARNARD STREET REHABILITATION

PROJECT FROM HOBSONWAY TO BARNARD AND LOVEKIN TO MAIN STREET THG Project No. 100.291
JANUARY 27, 2022
BID OPENING:

DATE: JANUARY 27,2022 LOCATION: CITY OF BLYTHE
TIME: 2:00 PM Office of the City Clerk
235 N. Broadway Avenue
Blythe, CA 92225
ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: $ 685,000.00
NO. ENTITY BID AMOUNT

1. Calmex Engineering
p: 760.566.8732
[email protected] ho bid
$

2. Granite Construction
38000 Monroe Street 1, 146, 529.50
Indio, CA 92203
P: 760.501.5799 33,181.50
[email protected] $ 1,179, 111.00

3. Pyramid Construction & Aggregates, Inc.
839 Dogwood Rd 11020, 008.71
Heber, CA 92249
P: 760.427.2189 33,583.70
[email protected] s1,053,588.91

4. Rove Engineering
* P.O. Box 2108 949, 365.00
El Centro, CA 92244 46, 253.00
P: 760.427.9334
[email protected] = 995, Le18.00

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CORT HE DUE
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 Fax 760-922-4938

ARABLISTED INTE

NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: Rove Engineering, Inc.

P.O. Box 2108
El Centro, CA 92244
Attention: Yessenia Eugenio, Corporate Secretary
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

CITY OF BLYTHE

LOVEKIN- BARNARD STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT

LOVEKIN FROM HOBSONWAY TO BARNARD STREET

BARNARD STREET FROM LOVEKIN TO MAIN STREET
The City of Blythe has considered the bid submitted by you for the above-described work in response to its Invitation for Proposals and Information for Bidders dated December 20,2022.

You are hereby notified that your bid has been accepted as listed on the Schedule of Items and Prices in the proposal forms in the amount of $949,365.00.

You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish the required Contractor's Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this Notice to you.

If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said bonds within ten (10) days from the date of this Notice, said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Owner's acceptance of your bid as abandoned. The City will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.

You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this Notice of Award to the CITY OF BLYTHE.

Dated this 9th day of February 2022.

CITY OF BLYTHE - OWNER
By: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager

NOTICE OF AWARD
Section TV - Contract and Bond Fores
City of Blythe - Lovekin-Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project

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