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BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe *
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ESTABLISHED 1916
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
2:00 P.M.

Dale S. Reynolds, Mayor
Joseph DeConinck, Vice Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Council Member
Joseph Halby, III, Council Member
Sam Burton, Council Member
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe Special Meeting of
The Blythe City Council
February 23, 2022
2:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor DeConinck
Councilman Haloguez
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 tem came to the attention of the City Council and/or staff subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. An action adding an item to the Agend equires a 2/3 vote of the City Council (4 of 5 Council Members). If less than 2/3 of the City Council is present, adding an item to the Agend requires a unanimous vote.

PROCLAMATION:

1. American Red Cross Month- March 2022
CONSENT CALENDAR - (Item 2)
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.

2. 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 18, 2022.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 3-5)

3. Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Permits to Puffzy, Inc.

Recommendation: Council issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution and Manufacturing permits to Puffzy, Inc. for a commercial cannabis facility to be located at 675 W. Wells Street in Blythe.

4. Sewer Repair at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd.

Recommendation: Council issue purchase order(s) not to exceed $200,000 for the repair of a collapsed 12-inch sewer line on Hobsonway, authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary for the repair once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and authorize the Finance Director to reprogram funds as required.

Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Notification of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 Pursuant to a Corrective Action Plan as Prescribed by SB 619.

Recommendation: Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-005 and direct the City Manger to execute and file the Notification of Intent ot Comply with Senate Bill 1383 by March 1, 2022.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-005. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE).

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

PROCLAMATION

CITY OF BLYTHE
Proclamation
American Red Cross Month
March 2022
WHEREAS, In times of crisis, Blythe comes together to care for one another.

WHEREAS; This humanitarian spirit is part of the foundation of our community and is exemplified by American Red Cross volunteers and donors; and WHEREAS, In 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, turning her steadfast dedication for helping others into a bold mission of preventing and alleviating people's suffering; and
WHEREAS, Today, more than 140 years later, we honor the kindness and generosity of Red Cross volunteers here in Blythe, who continue to carry out Clara's lifesaving legacy. They join the millions of people across the United States who volunteer, give blood, donate financially, WHEREAS, In Blythe, the contributions of local Red Cross volunteers give hope to the most vulnerable in their darkest hours — whether it's providing emergency shelter, food and comfort for families devastated by local disasters like home fires; supporting service members and veterans, along with their families and caregivers, through the unique challenges of military life; helping to save the lives of others with first aid, CPR and other skills; or delivering international humanitarian aid; and
WHEREAS, Their work to prevent and alleviate human suffering is vital to strengthening our community's resilience, and
WHEREAS; We dedicate this month of March to all those who continue to advance the noble legacy of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, who lived by her words, "You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it." We ask others to join in this commitment to give back in our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Reynolds, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the City of Blythe, State of California, do hereby proclaim March 2022 as Red Cross Month. I encourage all citizens of Blythe to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the official seal of the City of Blythe.

California to be affixed this 23~ day of February 2022.

Mayor Dated

CONSENT

CALENDAR

NEW BUSINESS

TOBIT STAT RE

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
ISHED
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2022
SUBJECT: Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Permits- Puffzy, Inc.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution and Manufacturing permits to Puffzy, Inc. for a commercial cannabis facility to be located at 675 W.

Wells Street in Blythe.

If approved by Council, the Cannabis Permit will be issued once the site security and Fire assessments are complete, proof of General Liability Insurance is provided, and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Department.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential Cannabis tax revenue once the facility is operational.

BACKGROUND: In 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinances regulating Commercial Cannabis Businesses operating in the City of Blythe and Resolutions setting the Commercial Cannabis Application Process and fees. Applications for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution are accepted and processed on an on-going basis.

STAFF REPORT: Artour Zadourian and Berta Hovanesian submitted applications for Commercial Cannabis business permits for a Cultivation, Distribution and Manufacturing operation to be located on vacant land at 675 W. Wells Street. The site is legally described as APN #848-110-007. The site is zoned General Commercial (C-G) which allows for the development of commercial cannabis structures on lots of at least 5,000 square feet. Puffzy, Inc. has completed the PRC process for the development of this property which includes the construction of one 18,000 sq ft. building. The building has a mezzanine for a total floor space of 21,000 sq ft.

Mr. Zadourian and Ms. Hovanesian, principles for Puffzy. Inc. completed the owner background investigation with nothing found to preclude them from being issued a Commercial cannabis Permit. It should be noted that Ms. Hovanesian is also a principle in the Gr&Be/Lotus Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution facility located on W. Hobsonway. Lotus opened in the fall of last year after successfully completing the cannabis licensing process and constructing the facility. On February 17, 2022, staff met with Principles of Puffzy, Inc. for the Phase III interview required of the application process. After the interview staff recommends the award of commercial cannabis business permits to Puffzy, Inc. for Cultivation, Distribution and Manufacturing for a Cannabis facility to be located at 675 W. Wells. Street.

ATTACHMENTS: None

COUNT HIT HURT

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

TELLISHED
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2022
SUBJECT: Sewer Repair at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council:

1. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the repair of a collapsed 12inch sewer line on Hobsonway at Lovekin Blvd.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all contract document for the repair once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

3. Authorize the Finance Director to make budget adjustments necessary to fund the repair of the collapsed sewer main.

FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $200,000 from the Sewer Enterprise fund.

BACKGROUND: In early February, Public Works was notified of a sewer back up at Sure Stay Motel located on the corner of Hobsonway and Lovekin. Crews believed there was a breach in the line and worked to determine where. Due to the size of the line, no local operators had the equipment necessary to camera the line to determine the location. Crews set up temporary measures to keep the line flowing, and closed Hobsonway as a precaution until the repair could be made. On February 18, 2022, CV Pipeline sent a camera down the line and determined the line was collapsed on the north and south sides of the sewer manhole.

It appears the pipe has previously been repaired in this location. Overtime, sewer gases have eroded the pipe, causing its collapse.

STAFF REPORT: Public Works will obtain three quotes for repair of the sewer line. The job will be awarded to the responsible bidder, per the City's Purchasing Policy. To expedite the repair, staff is seeing authorization to issue Purchase Orders in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the repair, and to reprogram funds as necessary.

ATTACHMENTS: None

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
LISHED
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Notification of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 Pursuant to a Corrective Action Plan Prescribed by SB 619.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-005 and direct the City Manager to execute and file the Notification of intent to comply with Senate Bill 1383 by March 1, 2022.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-005. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE).

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: In September 2016, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1383, which establishes methane emissions reduction targets to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants from various contributors across the state.

A primary focus of SB 1383 is the management of organic material as it pertains to solid waste management and the legislation allows CalRecycle to implement regulations on solid waste programs to achieve methane gas reduction targets. These regulations are applicable to all california jurisdictions, waste generators, waste haulers, and waste processors and are aimed at reducing statewide methane emissions by 75% by 2025. The key elements of the City's compliance requirements include the implementation of an ordinance establishing the authority to implement and enforce the program requirements, and the implementation of enhanced programs for the separation, hauling, and disposal of organic materials. As of January 1, 2022, the regulations of SB 1383 are in place and are enforceable.

Over the past two years, staff and the Council have been engaged in a review of overall solid waste management programs and services. Due to lack of infrastructure, staffing levels, and regular work loads, staff has been unable to develop and implement all the programs associated with SB 1383 compliance. Fortunately, in October 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 619 to provide punitive relief for local agencies that are not in compliance with SB 1383.

Pursuant to SB 619, agencies who are not in compliance with SB 1383 may submit to CalRecycle, by March 1, 2022, a Notification of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 (NOIC). The NOIC requires the City to provide an overview of SB 1383 compliance efforts, identity the sections that are not in compliance, and provide a timeline for implementation. Should CalRecycle approve the submission, the agency would be relieved from civil penalties associated with noncompliance for the 2022 calendar year.

STAFF REPORT: As the City cannot comply with the current mandates, SB 619 allows for the adoption of a formal resolution authorizing the submission of a notification of intent to comply with the requirements of SB 1383 through the development of a corrective action plan.

SB 1383 will require changes to the City's existing curbside collection and commercial solid waste services, and the implementation of SB 1383 is one component of the City's current efforts to improve the City's overall solid waste program. City staff anticipate that these efforts will culminate with the approval of a new solid waste services within the next year, and the approval of the attached resolution and SB 619 corrective action plan would ultimately extend the City's deadline to fully comply with SB 1383 to June 30, 2023.

Some of the key compliance measures that staff are working on include standardization of the source separated collection system to include a direct transfer station, a revised procurement policy, and coordinating the implementation of an edible food recovery program. which is expected to be implemented later in 2022.

SB 1383 requires the City to adopt a revised procurement policy and practices pertaining to the procurement of organic material, which requires the City, along with the prisons, to procure certain items such as compost or mulch or alternative fuel vehicles. Additionally, the City is required to coordinate an edible food recovery program for food collection services or organizations, to receive edible food from major generators such as supermarkets. The legislation requires that staff provide this information and resources to all required generators but that they do not need to facilitate the program. This effort is underway and will be continued on an ongoing basis. These identified elements are not conclusive of the efforts that staff is undertaking to achieve compliance with SB 1383; but are representative of the nature of the programs and policies that will be developed and implemented.

Approval of the proposed resolution will authorize staff to submit the required documentation to CalRecycle to request extended timelines for implementation of SB 1383. This request, which is consistent with SB 619, will allow staff to continue the efforts associated with implementing the new solid waste program services and policies required by SB 1383 with temporary relief from penalties. The submitted timeline will be realistic to the implementation of these efforts and will allow the City of Blythe flexibility in identifying the process to secure direct transfer station services.

Due to the complexity and difficulty in complying with SB 1383, along with the impact of COVID-19, many Cities are taking advantage of the provisions of SB 619.

This action is not subject to environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ATTACHMENT:

1. Resolution No. 2022-005
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-005

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL

OF A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH
SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATIONS TO THE

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND

RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE)

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, CalRecycle, in consultation with the California Air Resources Board, has adopted regulatory requirements (Regulations), consistent with the mandate of Senate Bill 1383 (Lara, 2016), that are designed to achieve the organic waste reduction goals established in Section 39730.6 of the Health and Safety Code through a 50 percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020 and a 75 percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe is a local jurisdiction required to comply with the Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe is or expects to be facing continuing violations of the Regulations commencing during the 2022 calendar year; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 619 (Laird, 2021), through amendments to Section 42652.5 of the Public Resources Code (Statute), created a mechanism called a Notification of Intent to Comply through which a local jurisdiction may secure administrative civil penalty relief from any continuing violations of the Regulations for the 2022 calendar year and may be eligible for a broader and longer-term regulatory compliance path, including suspended administrative civil penalties, through a corrective action plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe is a local jurisdiction authorized by the Statute to submit a Notification of Intent to Comply for CalRecycle approval; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle shall approve a Notification of Intent to Comply that is duly adopted by the jurisdiction by formal written resolution and meets the requirements of the Statute.

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 by and through its Interim City Manager hereby formally adopts the Notification of Intent to Comply attached as Exhibit "A." SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby authorizes and directs the Interim City Manager, on its behalf, to submit the Notification of Intent to Comply attached as Exhibit "A" to CalRecycle for approval pursuant to the Statute.

SECTION 3. By submitting the Notification of Intent to Comply pursuant to and subject to the above referenced requirements, the City of Blythe represents and certifies that it will implement the proposed actions to remedy the violations according to the proposed schedule as approved by Calkecycle and in accordance with the Statute and Regulations.

SECTION 4. The City of Blythe by and through its Interim City Manager also acknowledges and agrees to comply with any maximum compliance deadline in any corrective action plan that CalRecycle, in its sole discretion, determines to be necessary and appropriate under the circumstances for the correction of any violation(s) of the Statute and Regulations identified in its Notification of Intent to Comply.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY
Notification of Intent to Comply
CalRecycle is providing this optional form as a convenience to assist jurisdictions (counties, cities, a county and city, or special districts providing solid waste collection services) for purposes of submitting a notification of intent to comply to CalRecycle [see Public Resources Code (PRC) section 42652.5(c)].

A jurisdiction may submit a notification of intent to comply if it is facing continuing violations of the Short-lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Reductions requirements in Title 14 California Code of Regulations (14 CCR). The written notification of intent to comply, adopted by resolution of the jurisdiction's governing body, shall be sent to CalRecycle no later than March 1, 2022, to [email protected].

A jurisdiction shall, at minimum, include the following in its notification:

1. A description, with specificity, of the continuing violations.

2. A detailed explanation of the reasons, supported by documentation, why the local jurisdiction is unable to comply.

3. A description of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on compliance.

4. A description of the proposed actions the local jurisdiction will take to remedy the violations within the timelines established in 14 CCR section 18996.2 with a proposed schedule for doing so. The proposed actions shall be tailored to remedy the violations in a timely manner.

Upon approval by CalRecycle of a jurisdiction's notification and implementation of the intent to comply, a jurisdiction may be eligible for both of the following:

1. Administrative civil penalty relief for the 2022 calendar year pursuant to PRC section 42652.5(d).

2. A corrective action plan pursuant to 14 CCR section 18996.2. a. CalRecycle may address through a corrective action plan any violations disclosed in a jurisdiction's notification that will take more than 180 days to correct. In this situation, the proposed actions and schedule in the jurisdiction's approved notification will be in effect until a corrective action plan is issued.

CalRecycle will respond in writing to a jurisdiction within 45 business days of receiving its notification with an approval, disapproval, request for additional information, or timeline for a decision on approval or disapproval. CalRecycle will include details about why a jurisdiction did not meet the requirements for a Notification of Intent to Comply when disapproving the jurisdiction's notification.

Please clearly print or type responses. Attach additional pages as necessary.

Jurisdiction Name: City of Blythe County:Riverside
Person Completing the Form: Mallory Crecelius
First Name: Mallory Last Name: Crecelius
Title: City Manager
Mailing Address: 235 N. Broadway
City: Blythe, CA Zip Code: 92225
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: (760) 922-6161 ext.1237

1. Select using the check boxes below or write in the continuing violations for each applicable regulatory section. For each selection, please describe the specific violations related to the regulatory section.

Example:
2X (B) 14 CCR section 18984.1 Three-Container Organic Waste Collection Services i. Not implementing mandatory residential foodwaste collection for all residents. Note:

City already provides mandatory greenwaste collection to all residents ii. Not implementing mandatory commercial organics collection for all businesses under 2 cubic yards. Note: City already provides mandatory commercial organics collection to all businesses 2 cubic yard or more.

Disclaimer: The list of possible continuing violations below is not inclusive of all potential violations of the regulations.
(A) 14CCR section 18984 Combined Organic Waste Collection Services. This requirement is not included since the requirements are further specified in sections 18984.1-18984.11. (B) 14 CCR section 18984.1 Three-Container Organic Waste Collection Services (C) 14 CCR section 18984.2 Two-Container Organic Waste Collection Services (D) 14 CCR section 18984.3 Unsegregated Single Container Collection Services (E) 14 CCR section 18984.4 Recordkeeping Requirements for Compliance with Organic Waste Collection Services
• (F) 14 CCR section 18984.5 Container Contamination Minimization • (G) 14 CCR section 18984.6 Recordkeeping Requirements for Container Contamination Minimization
(H) 14 CCR section 18984.7 Container Color Requirements • (1) 14 CCR section 18984.8 Container Labeling Requirements (J) 14 CCR section 18984.11 Waivers Granted by a Jurisdiction (K) 14 CCR section 18985.1. Organic Waste Recovery Education and Outreach. (L) 14 CCR section 18985.2. Edible Food Recovery Education and Outreach • (M) 14 CCR section 18985.3. Recordkeeping Requirements for a Jurisdiction's Compliance with Education and Outreach Requirements
(N) 14 CCR section 18988.1. Jurisdiction Approval of Haulers and Self-Haulers • (O) 14 CCR section 18988.3. Self-haulers of Organic Waste • (P) 14 CCR section 18988.4. Recordkeeping Requirements for Compliance with Jurisdiction Hauler Program
(Q) 14 CCR section 18989.1. CALGreen Building Codes
(R) 14 CCR section 18989.2 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (S) 14 CCR section 18991.1. Jurisdiction Edible Food Recovery Program (T) 14 CCR section 18991.2. Recordkeeping Requirements for Jurisdiction Edible Food Recovery Program
• (U) 14 CCR section 18992.1. Organic Waste Recycling Capacity Planning (V) 14 CCR section 18992.2. Edible Food Recovery Capacity X (W) 14 CCR section 18993.1. Recovered Organic Waste Product Procurement Target • (X) 14 CCR section 18993.2. Recordkeeping Requirements for Recovered Organic Waste Procurement Target
(Y) 14 CCR section 18993.3. Recycled Content Paper Procurement Requirements (Z) 14 CCR section 18993.4. Recordkeeping Requirements for Recycled Content Paper Procurement
(AA) 14CCR section 18994.2. Jurisdiction Annual Reporting Note: This requirement is not included since jurisdictions are still expected to report to CalRecycle.
•(BB) 14 CCR section 18995.1. Jurisdiction Inspection Requirements Note: Section 18995.1(a)(1) should not be included because a jurisdiction should already be completing this action due to the requirements of PRC Chapter 12.9 (commencing with Section 42649.8)
(CC) 14CCR section 18995.2. Implementation Record and Recordkeeping Requirements (DD) 14 CCR section 18995.3. Jurisdiction Investigation of Complaints of Alleged Violations Note: This requirement is not included since jurisdictions are still expected to investigate complaints.

XI (EE) 14 CCR section 18995.4. Enforcement by a Jurisdiction Use the check box(es) below to write in the continuing violations for any regulatory section(s) not reflected above and describe the specific violations related to the regulatory section.

Example:

X (1) (Type regulatory section number) (Type regulatory section title) Describe the specific violations related to the regulatory section XI (1) Section 18986. Non-Local Entities Requirements
(2)
(3)
(4)
• (5)

2. A detailed explanation of the reasons why the jurisdiction is unable to comply, supported by documentation, if applicable.

See attachments for explanations

3. A description of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on compliance.

The City of Blythe and CR&R, the franchise hauler, have experienced significant staffing issues due to quarantine requirements which have delayed the implementation of SB 1383 program implementation. Additionally delays and disfunction of the supplyu chain, along with delayed reviews and approvals by Riverside County for a Direct Transfer Station. CR&R has been impacted by Covid-19 and how they operate which has posed challenges in determining collection efficiency, operation/service costs for existing and newly provided SB 1383 services.

4. Provide a description of the proposed actions the jurisdiction will take to remedy the violations with a proposed schedule for completing each action. The proposed actions shall be tailored to remedy the violations in a timely manner. See optional format below.

See attachments for explanations
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Printed Name Title Date
Description of the proposed actions with proposed schedules the jurisdiction will take to remedy the violations. The proposed actions shall be tailored to remedy the violations in a timely manner.

Regulatory Requirement and Description
Action Proposed Schedule
TASK 1: This page to be deleted Date to be completed:

TASK 2: Date to be completed:

TASK 3: Date to be completed:

Regulatory Requirement and Description
Action Proposed Schedule
TASK 1: Date to be completed:

TASK 2: Date to be completed:

EXAMPLE
Regulatory Requirement: (B.i.) 14 CCR section 18984.1 Three-Container Organic Waste Collection Services
Description: Not implementing mandatory residential foodwaste collection for all residents. Note:

City already provides mandatory greenwaste collection to all residents Action Proposed Schedule
TASK 1: Purchase two additional collection trucks and modify Date to be completed:
collection routes 4/7/2022
TASK 2: The city will work with its hauler to find a facility to Date to be completed:
accept mixed organic waste. 4/14/2022
Regulatory Requirement: (B.ii.) 14 CCR section 18984.1 Three-Container Organic Waste Collection Services
Description: Not implementing mandatory commercial organics collection for all businesses under 2 cubic yards. Note: City already provides mandatory commercial organics collection to all businesses 2 cubic yard or more.

Action: Proposed Schedule
TASK 1: Purchase two additional collection trucks and modify Date to be completed:
collection routes 4/21/2022
TASK 2: The city will work with its hauler to acquire and distribute Date to be completed:
appropriate containers to all commercial accounts. The city will 4/28/2022 obtain monthly reports from the hauler to monitor full distribution of carts.
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