Agenda — Blythe City Council, March 8, 2022

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AGENDA
MARCH 8, 2022
6:00 P.M.

Dale S. Reynolds, Mayor
Joseph DeConinck, Vice Mayor
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe Meeting of
The Blythe City Council
March 8, 2022
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor DeConinck City Attorney Roberto
City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms
Councilman Hadiguez Chief Building Official Brown
Councilman Burton Fire Chief Hasler

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 m 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 Agen quires 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 Agen requires a unanimous vote.

PRESENTATION: (Item 1)

1. Colorado River Fair Ambassadors.

CONSENT CALENDAR - (Items 2-9)
Il matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussio these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/c 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, March 4, 2022.

Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 3/8/2022, warrants numbered 74664 through 74741 in the amount of $525,094.87; 3/8/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 74742 through 74757 in the amount of $1,595.01 and 3/8/2022, warrants numbered 74759 through 74802 in the amount of $280,984.24.

4. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 3/8/2022, warrants numbered 52754 through 52771 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52404 through 52461 in the amount of $242,932.36; 3/8/2022, warrants numbered 52773 through 52790 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52462 through 52519 in the amount of $244,272.35 and 3/8/2022, warrants numbered 52791 through 52796 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52250 through 52626 in the amount of $72,086.074.

5. Minutes of the February 8, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the February 8, 2022 Meeting.

6. Minutes of the February 23, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2022 Special Meeting.

Public inspection in the Cly Cork 0 a Cry Hail 2C. Groania, Bline already this normal here lie fo such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

7. City of Blythe Permits issued for the Month of February 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for February 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Reports for February 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly reports.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 10)

10. Categorical Exemption- LG Harvest, LLC Commercial Cannabis Development Project.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, adopt a Notice of Exemption for the LG Harvest, LLC Commercial Cannabis Project located at 416 W. Donlon St. and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 11-13)

11. Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Permits to T.O.R.O. LLC.

Recommendation: Issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution permits to T.O.R.O, LLC for a commercial cannabis facility located in the 1400 block of E. Hobsonway.

12. Rejection of Bids - PV College Bolted Steel Water Reservoir Project.

Recommendation: Reject all bids received on February 17, 2022 for the Palo Verde College Bolted Water Reservoir Project and direct staff to re-advertise the project.

13. Emergency Sewer Repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd.

Recommendation: Review the emergency action in place for the collapsed sewer line at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd. It is further recommended Council, by a 4/5 vote, determine there is a need to continue the emergency repairs.

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 April 12, 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).

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

PRESENTATION

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74664 2/4/2022 005178 ALFARO, EVELYN ZPM2/2018 008770 EVENING ZUMBA-FEBRUARY 350.00 Total: 350.00
74665 2/4/2022 006948 FENDERSON, CURTIS 090118 009834 REIMBURSEMENT - GRADE T1 EXAM 50.00 122917 008696 REIMBURSEMENT - GRADE D1 RE-EXA 30.00
Total: 80.00
74666 2/8/2022 007675 FOLSOM LAKE FORD FL1584 015275 2022 FORD EXPLORER 39,293.08 FL1584 015275 DISCOUNT -500.00
015275
Total : 38,793.08
74667 2/16/2022 003439 SHELL 78298955 015702 GASOLINE/PD 1/6-2/6/2022 (ADVANCE) 300.00
Total: 300.00
74668 2/22/2022 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JAN 2022
AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 1/20 34,038.00
Total: 34,038.00
74669 2/22/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 560030 015638 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,545.21
F65503 015599 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 14.13
F66857 015599 9.10
F70319 015599 PARTS UPLIES

23.36 F75808 015679 PARTS/SUPPLIES 92.38
Total: 4,684.18
74670 2/22/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 015703 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 1/1-1/ 50.44 Total: 50.44
74671 2/22/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 015729 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 1/ 145.87
Total: 145.87
74672 2/22/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700269539301 015704 ELECTRICITY/TAP DEVICE 1/1-1/31/202 344.54
Total: 344.54
74673 2/22/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 015749 ELECTRICITYISTREET LIGHTING 8/1-8/ 700466637136 13,329.70
015749 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 9/1-9/ 13,304.79
015749
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice POI Description/Account Amount 74673 2/22/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO (Continued) 700466637136 015749 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 10/1-: 13,382.72 015749
700466637136 015749 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 11/1-1 13,365.58 015749
700466637136 015749 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 12/1-: 13,393.53 015749
700466637136 015749 ELECTRICITYISTREET LIGHTING 1/1-1/ 13,511.40 015749
Total : 80,287.72
74674 2/22/2022 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 23300030 015711 USE TAX 1/2022 41.00 Total: 41.00
74675 2/22/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 07632638008 015705 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 1 139.09 11185732804 015706 NATURAL GAS/PD 1/7-2/8/2022 146.92
Total: 286.01
74676 2/22/2022 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 970160912-00001 WIRELESS SERVICE - PAYMENT IN ADI -1,839,54 9895072521 015414 WIRELESS SERVICE 11/14-12/13/2021 726.33 9897311443 015593 WIRELESS SERVICE 12/14/2021-1/13/20 717.65 9899557609 015724 WIRELESS SERVICE 1/14-2/13/2022 712.10 9899557610 015726 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS • 76.02
9899557611 015725 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 1/14-2/13/2022
162.04
Total : 554.60
74677 2/22/2022 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 102304 014369 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 3/1-41- 86.60 Total : 86.60
74678 2/22/2022 006351 ALLDATA 101429552 015648 RENEWAL 4/4/2022-4/3/2023 2,401.20
Total : 2,401.20
74679 2/22/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11CKCD1T7YY7 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 213.53 173943HC7YG9 015683 PARTS/SUPPLIES 138.23
1DH1WVXY1D7T 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 38.06
1G3CRNJG49P4 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES 67.40
1GGYRV7PLWTX 015570 PARTS/SUPPLIES 92.08
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74679 2/22/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC (Continued) 1GH3G4R1DQMW 015565 PARTS/SUPPLIES 79.38
1GW3YTNXLQY3 015631 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.34
1GXWW1QFP76K 015570 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -65.22 1KCT7X9GD4FV 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES 65.24
1M1GF9YNGFXN 015682 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 70.62
015682
IM9QRJNVHY66 015308 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 75.72
INYVJPNCX1WT 015630 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 86.90
1QJMQMD4XTKG 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES 49.90
1RVFRN3R1W1F 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 159.00
1T4D1MGJ6FLC 015559 PARTS/SUPPLIES 323.97
Total : 1,424.15
74680 2/22/2022 006873 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 588000395912 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 286.06
588000402213 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 285.15 588000407771 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 285.15 Total: 856.36
74681 2/22/2022 007842 B & H PHOTONIDEO 891718439 015723 OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT 718.55 Total: 718.55
74682 2/22/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 50938CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 446.98
51256CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 1,368.15
Total: 1,815.13
74683 2/22/2022 007804 BORDIN SEMMER LP 3000-0430M 5 015684 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 764.50
Total: 764.50
74684 2/22/2022 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 22-005 015712 EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SERVICI 2,527.51
Total: 2,527.61
74685 2/22/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR89033 015686 MAINT CONTRACT #24867-02 11/11/202 277.11
AR89325 015687 MAINT CONTRACT #CN10630-01 11/11/: 8.22
Total: 285.33
74686 2/22/2022 005976 CA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL 300009044 015688 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - C ELMS 110.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74686 2/22/2022 005976 005976 CA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL (Continued) Total : 110.00 74687 2/22/2022 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE CEQA2201-001 ADMIN FEES 600.00 Total: 600.00
74688 2/22/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES JAN 2022 015689 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 1/2 2,814.21 Total : 2,814.21
74689 2/22/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES 021122 DELINQUENT UTILITY - COUNTY ASSE: 230.38 Total : 230.38
74690 2/22/2022 003841 CIVIC PLUS 222154 014413 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,048.89 Total : 2,048.89
74691 2/22/2022 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005367 015149 FLEET FUEL CHARGES 12/2021 6,921.03 Total : 6,921.03
74692 2/22/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JAN 2022 015635 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 75,139.61 Total: 75,139.61
74693 2/22/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000119202 015690 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 2/1-2/28/2022 257.65 Total : 257.65
74694 2/22/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0640940 014378 WATER SERVICE/WTP 1/29-2/25/2022 80.75 Total: 80.75
74695 2/22/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 70464 015610 FINANCE CHARGE 3.81 70464 CREDIT MEMO -3.81
8681-188501 015558 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 13.02
8681-188574 015558 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.04
8681-188759 015558 PARTS/SUPPLIES 83.06
Total: 129.12
74696 2/22/2022 007712 DALE, GARTH 013122 015639 REIMBURSEMENT - LODGING (TAXES/I

31.30 013122 015639 REIMBURSEMENT - MILEAGE 1/31-2/11: 217.38 015639
020622 015713 REIMBURSEMENT - MILEAGE 216-2/11/: 556.70 020622 015713 REIMBURSEMENT - PARKING FEES 2/6 25.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74696 2/22/2022 007712 DALE, GARTH (Continued)
015713
Total : 830.38
74697 2/22/2022 007712 DALE, GARTH 050222 015714 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/2-5/4/2022 155.00 Total : 155.00
74698 2/22/2022 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 75305087 014644 CONTRACT #25340910 2/15-3/14/2022 226.61 75550102 014416 CONTRACT #25559071 3/1-3/31/2022 317.66 75554341 014414 CONTRACT #25563258 3/1-3/31/2022 505.52 Total : 1,049.79
74699 2/22/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 560423 015691 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 1/2022 1,457.00
560621 015691 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 1/2022 64.00
Total : 1,521.00
74700 2/22/2022 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL220729 015649 I10 OVERCROSS ELECTRICITY 10/2021 2,997.66
Total : 2,997.66
74701 2/22/2022 000016 E S BABCOCK & SONS INC CB20485-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 144.90
CB20495-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 151.13
CB20502-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 45.00
CB20820-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CB20826-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CB20938-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 731.88
CB21430-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 89.25
CB21431-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 17.85
CB21432-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CB21529-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 429.81
CB21530-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CB21676-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 506.04
Total : 2,291.26
74702 2/22/2022 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1443917072 015692 EMPLOYMENT TAX 1,657.00
Total : 1,657.00
74703 2/22/2022 000115 FEDEX 765073787
015693 EXPRESS SHIPPING 62.61
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74703 2/22/2022 000115 000115 FEDEX (Continued) Total : 62.61 74704 2/22/2022 002750 FERGUSON, PRAET & SHERMAN 25171 015685 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 4,224.00 Total : 4,224.00
74705 2/22/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 015727 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 21 109.69 7609228395 015697 COMMUNICATIONS/QUECHAN 2/1-2/28. -11.48 7609229375 015728 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 2/1: 103.47 9091590013 015696 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 6,746.15 9091590039 015695 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 21-3/6/2022 357.12 9091590042 015694 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLAWELLS 2/1-21 2,099.91 Total : 9,404.86
74706 2/22/2022 007855 GR&BE 012822 OVERPAYMENT - CULTIVATION TAX 477.00 Total : 477.00
74707 2/22/2022 007858 HAH 1 LLC 021422 DEPOSIT BALANCE REFUND 19,010.80 Total : 19,010.80
74708 2/22/2022 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC LG-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - LG I 4,000.00 SAC-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - SAC 4,000.00
Total : 8,000.00
74709 2/22/2022 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SINO14300 015698 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY TAX 3,150.00 Total: 3,150.00
74710 2/22/2022 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN014708 015746 CANNABIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM • 5,000.00 Total : 5,000.00
74711 2/22/2022 001606 HUDSON, VALERIE 042522 015721 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/25-4/29/2022 225.00 042522 015721 TRAVEL - RESORT FEES/SELF PARKINI 170.00
015721
RBAH720B5 015721 TRAVEL - LODGING 4/25-4/29/2022 816.40 Total : 1,211.40
74712 2/22/2022 007872 HYATT PALM SPRINGS 7027920 015716 LODGING/PARKING - K WALNOHA 6/5-€ 790.74 Total : 790.74
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Amount
74713 2/22/2022 007872 HYATT PALM SPRINGS 26763548 015715 LODGING/PARKING - G DALE 5/1-5/4/2C 757.86 Total: 757.86
74714 2/22/2022 007854 JANET DAVIS & ASSOCIATES 040522 015636 REGISTRATION - I BRAVO 4/5-4/6/2022 250.00 Total: 250.00
74715 2/22/2022 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9008359694 015699 ACCT 1165535 BIZHUB C554 & C558/CC 142.41 Total: 142.41
74716 2/22/2022 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 015717 BLOOD DRAWS/ON CALL FEES 1/2022 625.00 Total : 625.00
74717 2/22/2022 002150 LAW OFFICES OF JONES & MAYER 107507 015681 LEGAL SERVICES 12/2021 10,784.37 108105 015674 LEGAL SERVICES 1/2022 8,669.61
Total: 19,453.98
74718 2/22/2022 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 641050 015700 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CY2022 7,319.00
Total : 7,319.00
74719 2/22/2022 007170 MANUFACTURERS EDGE, INC SIN134150 015392 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,720.42
Total : 1,720.42
74720 2/22/2022 003181 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC 904686588 015618 SAFETY SUPPLIES 315.17
Total: 315.17
74721 2/22/2022 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 012238816 015701 PUBLICATIONS 1/1-1/31/2022 303.75 Total: 303.75
74722 2/22/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 22537057 015566 SUPPLIES 169.35
22568503 015566 SUPPLIES 281.74
22681800 SUPPLIES 45.65
015645
22866158 015640 SUPPLIES 23.48
23038743 015676 SUPPLIES 23.79
Total: 544.01
74723 2/22/2022 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 145194 015650 SUPPLIES

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74723 2/22/2022 005981 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY (Continued) Total : 76.05 74724 2/22/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 122577 015641 SUPPLIES 656.84 126744 015641 SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -124.54
460922 015629 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 196.04
72511 015629 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 238.66
952166 015641 SUPPLIES 266.92
Total: 1,233.92
74725 2/22/2022 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-2503 015747 COMPUTER UPGRADES 1,679.75 Total: 1,679.75
74726 2/22/2022 002361 SOUTHWEST RUBBER & SUP CO INC 491668-001 015573 PARTS/SUPPLIES 157.50 491671-001 015573 PARTS/SUPPLIES 158.00
491720-001 015573 PARTS/SUPPLIES 217.00
Total: 532.50
74727 2/22/2022 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 014379 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 70.54 Total : 70.54
74728 2/22/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-1215 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 16.35 1-1285 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 32.70
1-1331 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 16.35
1-838 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 54.32
Total : 119.72
74729 2/22/2022 002765 TEAMAN RAMIREZ & SMITH INC 107284 015732 FY2020/21 AUDIT SERVICES/BFA 6,700.00 107286 015732 FY2020/21 AUDIT SERVICES/CITY OF B 55,585.00 Total : 62,285.00
74730 2122/2022 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 076108 015730 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 4/2022 1,741.64 076112 014421 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/FIRE DEPT. 697.68
Total : 2,439.32
74731 2/22/2022 002455 THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIO 81481 015731 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS 275.00
Total : 275.00
74732 2/22/2022 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 2550740 015707 COLLECTION SERVICES 1/1-1/31/2022

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Amount
74732 2/22/2022 001302 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (Continued) Total : 60.15 74733 2/22/2022 003324 ULINE 144241687 015598 PARTS/SUPPLIES 504.25 Total: 504.25
74734 2/22/2022 001487 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 18696948 015708 POSTAGE 1/10-2/9/2022 3,030.34 Total : 3,030.34
74735 2/22/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 863742 015647 PARTS/SUPPLIES 287.05 864689 015647 PARTS/SUPPLIES 439.05
865203 015647 PARTS/SUPPLIES 341.37
015647
Total: 1,067.47
74736 2/22/2022 007857 VELARDE, CC B2111-053 PLAN REVIEW DEPOSIT BALANCE REF 1,398.80 Total : 1,398.80
74737 2/22/2022 004331 WALNOHA, KEITH 060622 015718 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/6-6/9/2022 200.00 Total : 200.00
74738 2/22/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29208 015675 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 832.97 015675
29249 015722 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 166.28
Total : 999.25
74739 3/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016716260 HEALTH BENEFITS - ELECTED 3/2022 2,596.59
Total: 2,596.59
74740 3/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016716258 HEALTH BENEFITS - ALL EMPLOYEES: 88,527.81 Total: 88,527.81
74741 3/1/2022 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, STD, PREMIUM: 5,566.90 Total : 5,566.90
78 Vouchers for bank code : union
Bank total: 525,094.87
78 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 625,094.87
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
| HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 74664-74741
IN THE AMOUNT OF $525,094.87 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 MARCH 8, 2022.

Chist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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vchlist Voucher List
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02/22/2022 11:26:33AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Involce PO# Description/Account Amount 74742 2/22/2022 007863 ALFARO, EFRAIN Ref000209478 UB Refund Cst #024799 19.74 Total : 19.74
74743 2/22/2022 007517 COURTER, JESSICA Ref000209476 UB Refund Cst #022943 47.88 Total : 47.88
74744 2/22/2022 007859 EZ MART II Ref000209473 UB Refund Cst #002700 267.10 Total : 267.10
74745 2/22/2022 007869 HAYES, NICOLE Ref000209485 UB Refund Cst #025369 165.42 Total : 165.42
74746 2/22/2022 007867 HERNANDEZ, SELENA Ref000209483 UB Refund Cst #025242 130.56
Total : 130.56
74747 2/22/2022 007861 HURST, LARRY Ref000209475 UB Refund Cst #007043 112.96
Total : 112.96
74748 2/22/2022 007868 JAYCOX, RASAMEE Ref000209484 UB Refund Cst #025352 296.79
Total: 296.79
74749 2/22/2022 007776 MARQUEZ, JOSE & JULENE Ref000209472 UB Refund Cst #000902

36.48 Total : 36.48
74750 2/22/2022 007865 O'CONNOR, ANNIE Ref000209481 UB Refund Cst #025096 135.00
Total : 135.00
74751 2/22/2022 007866 PARKHURST, JASON Ref000209482 UB Refund Cst #025137

0.23 Total: 0.23
74752 2/22/2022 007871 PINON, FELIZ Ref000209487 UB Refund Cst #022802

3.83 Total: 3.83
74753 2/22/2022 007850 RAMIREZ, ANGELIQUE Ref000209480
UB Refund Cst #025027 237.12
Total: 237.12
74754 2/22/2022 007862 SCOTT, BYRON Ref000209477
UB Refund Cst #023649 3.62
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74754 2/22/2022 007862 007862 SCOTT, BYRON (Continued) Total : 3.62 74755 2/22/2022 007870 VERA, YOLANDA Ref000209486 UB Refund Cst #025687 64.87 Total: 64.87
74756 2/22/2022 007860 WARD, DON Ref000209474 UB Refund Cst #006933 1.92 Total: 1.92
74757 2/22/2022 007864 ZARATE, ROBERT Ref000209479 UB Refund Cst #024833 71.49 Total : 71.49
16 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total: 1,595.01
16 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,595.01

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE UTILITY BILLING REFUND WARRANTS NUMBERED 74742-74757 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,595.01 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR PAYMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. | FURTHER

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

Chiist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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03/01/2022 11:00:13AM City of Blythe
Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account
Amount
74759 2/28/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F66253 015755 PARTS/SUPPLIES 83.66 F77923 015755 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.60
F79081 015720 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 0.57
F80486 015720 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.97
F80628 015720 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.30
F81987 015755 PARTS/SUPPLIES 24.32
F82087 015755 PARTS/SUPPLIES 23.23
F83991 015758 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.40
F86020 015775 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.83
T24251 015755 PARTS/SUPPLIES 101.63
Total : 542.51
74760 2/28/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 015780 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 1/24; 109.39 Total : 109.39
74761 2/28/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 015781 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 22,941.73 Total: 22,941.73
74762 2/28/2022 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 015783 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 2/2022 6,375.48 Total: 6,375.48
74763 3/8/2022 005440 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS INV372195 015545 POLICE PRODUCTS - PD VEHICLES 1,740.77 Total: 1,740.77
74764 3/8/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11FWTFJX7NKP 015601 PARTS/SUPPLIES 154.43 16LDLJ6WDD4Q 015601 PARTS/SUPPLIES 210.46
1CTJ46WHWMT7 015601 PARTS/SUPPLIES 44.56
1NXKFRV7697X 015601 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 272.65
1VMFLH19PCFM 015601 PARTS/SUPPLIES 63.90
Total: 746.00
74765 3/8/2022 006873 ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER 588000413077 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 355.92 Total: 355.92
74766 3/8/2022 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 15555 015026 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 13,343.98
Total: 13,343.98
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74767 3/8/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR89598 014375 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT #CN10665- 48.83 Total : 48.83
74768 3/8/2022 000051 C B PLUMBING 93189 015709 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 131.42 Total: 131.42
74769 3/8/2022 000366 CIRCLE H VETERINARY HOSPITAL 110521 015773 VET SERVICES 35.00 Total: 35.00
74770 3/8/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES FEB 2022 015786 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 2/: 2,791.93 Total: 2,791.93
74771 3/8/2022 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002397 015774 SHELTER SERVICES 1/2022 2,081.40
Total: 2,081.40
74772 3/8/2022 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 021522 015752 BIOSOLIDS SITE REGISTRATION FEES 402.00 Total: 402.00
74773 3/8/2022 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 021522 015752 BIOSOLIDS TRANSPORTER APPLICATI 118.00 Total : 118.00
74774 3/8/2022 006594 CV PIPELINE CORP S2823 015680 VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES 755.00 Total: 755.00
74775 3/8/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 54970 015484 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 418.68 54989 015779 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 400.00
Total: 818.68
74776 3/8/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-188904 015600 PARTS/SUPPLIES 516.31 8681-188911 015600 PARTS/SUPPLIES 13.79
8681-188913 015600 PARTS/SUPPLIES 58.69
8681-188995 015600 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 13.79
8681-189193 015762 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 93.37
Total : 695.95
74777 3/8/2022 003615 DAMON CONSULTING SERVICE BL2201 015603 REMOTE SUPPORT SERVICES

70.00 Total : 70.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74778 3/8/2022 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2201049 015766 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 799.28 Total : 799.28
74779 3/8/2022 002453 DOSSIER SYSTEMS 51754 014372 FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 4/28 762.00 Total : 762.00
74780 3/8/2022 000016 E S BABCOCK & SONS INC CB21762-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25 CB21852-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 78.75
CB21853-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 590.40
CB21854-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CB21936-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CB22019-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 171.36
Total: 982.26
74781 3/8/2022 003696 EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER 1006635323 015765 ACCT #700000050 - FORENSIC EVIDEN 1,200.00 Total: 1,200.00
74782 3/8/2022 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 233423 015767 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 143.36 Total : 143.36
74783 3/8/2022 006127 FLORES, ROBERTO 032422 015719 TRAVEL - PER DIEM

25.00 Total: 25.00
74784 3/8/2022 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 034756 015661 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 3,164.63
Total : 3,164.63
74785 3/8/2022 000869 GRAINGER 9208712431 015651 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 106.79 Total : 106.79
74786 3/8/2022 000132 HACH COMPANY 12879292 015756 SUPPLIES

31.29 Total: 31.29
74787 3/8/2022 001949 LARRY GREEN AUTO CENTER INC 6063836 015764 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,701.25 Total: 3,701.25
74788 3/8/2022 003093 NCL OF WISCONSIN, INC 465036 015492 SUPPLIES 1,374.60
Total: 1,374.60
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Voucher Date Vendor. Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74789 3/8/2022 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN JAN 2022 015646 INSPECTION SERVICES 1/2022 1,445.00 Total: 1,445.00
74790 3/8/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 022422 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 352.65 Total: 352.65
74791 3/8/2022 004525 PRECISION ELECTRIC CO INC 0098007-IN 015541 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,072.69 Total : 2,072.69
74792 3/8/2022 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 475129 015461 BODY ARMOR 2,184.42 Total : 2,184.42
74793 3/8/2022 000218 RICHARDS WATSON & GERSHON 235719 015768 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 55.50 235720 015768 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 19.56
Total: 75.06
74794 3/8/2022 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 098 014370 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2/2022 1,825.00 Total: 1,825.00
74795 3/8/2022 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3701 015760 STREET SIGNAGE 104.40 Total: 104.40
74796 3/8/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 470200 015757 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 293.29 854422 015776 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 114.30
Total: 407.59
74797 3/8/2022 007676 T. RAMOS AND ASSOCIATES 1447 015782 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVII 2,200.00 Total: 2,200.00
74798 3/8/2022 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B22-02-201 015778 ENGINEERING SERVICES 10,805.00 Total: 10,805.00
74799 3/8/2022 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 220220063 014373 DIG ALERT TICKETS 2/2022 90.85 Total: 90.85
74800 3/8/2022 001487 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 18696948 015784 POSTAGE 2/9-2/25/2022 2,346.58
Total: 2,346.58
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 74801 3/8/2022 001981 US BANK 1940117 015769 WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING 114,912.50 1940119 015769 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BOND : 74,962.50 Total: 189,875.00
74802 3/8/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 872667 015753 PARTS/SUPPLIES 528.41 880377 015777 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 277.14
Total: 805.55
44 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 280,984.24 44 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 280,984.24

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 74759-74802
IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,984.24 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 MARCH 8, 2022.

Chest Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/21/2022 to 02/03/2022
Payday 02/11/2022
Thered 524y 4 to 3246l varants nut of 5242254-16 have been aired de posis yarna by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of March 8'h, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
20 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 02/04/2022 to 02/17/2022
Payday 02/25/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52773 to 52790, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52462 to 52519 in the amount of $244,272.35 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 March 8ih, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
21 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 02/01/2022 to 02/28/2022
Payday 03/04/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52791 to 52796, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52520 to 52626 in the amount of $72,086.07 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 March 8th, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
22 Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
February 8, 2022
The February 8, 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: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reynolds.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Roberto stated there is no reportable action. Council discussed the item and provided direction.

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.

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.

3. 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 218/2022, 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.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

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 applications) 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.
23 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- SAC Health Care Facility Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated SAC Health System proposes to renovate an existing vacant office building to be used as a health care facility. The 2.16-acre project site is located at 500 N. Broadway. 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 Il consists of major construction on the west end of the building as well as ADA improvements and upgrades to the parking lot, landscaped areas, and exterior lighting. 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 CEOA Guideline 15300.2 that would make it ineligible for the applicable categorical exemptions. The proposed development qualifies for a Categorical Exemption as redevelopment of an existing structure and replacement and reconstruction of existing structure. Therefore, subsequent to the Public Hearing, it is recommended Council adopt a 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.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity- Karma's Calling, LLC. Councilman Halby recused himself from the discussion due to a perceived conflict of interest. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Karma's calling, located at 221 W. Hobsonway has an active type 47- on sale general license for eating places issued by the ABC. Karma's calling would like to exchange the Type 47 license for a Type 48 ABC license. A Type 48 License is an on-sale general license for public premises such as a bar or night club. Food service is not required with the type 48 license. Karma's calling is in Census Tract 461.02 which currently has five active on- sale licenses at four locations. One license is currently allowed within the census tract. As Karma's calling is exchanging their license, no additional license types will be issued within the census tract. The number will remain at 5 active licenses within the tract at four locations. The issuance of this license is a necessity for this operator and to the public as Karma's is one of the few places in Blythe where patrons may consume beer, wine, and distilled spirits in a venue other than a restaurant. As such, Council may make the finding of a public convenience and necessity. Therefore, it is recommended Council approve the draft letter supporting the issuance of an On-Sale General- Public Premises Type 48 ABC License withing Census Tract 461.02 to Karma's Calling, LLC located at 221 W. Hobsonway with full knowledge of the undue concentration provisions as outlined by the ABC.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The 24 motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous vote from members Reynolds, DeConinck, Rodriguez and Burton.

Councilman Halby rejoined the meeting.

Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget Amendment and Mid-Year Financial Report. Finance Director Elms stated the City's annual budget is a financial plan based on information available at the time its prepared. As with any plan, changes and conditions may result in the need to modify the original budget. The Mid- year Report is derived from a review of the City's financial activity during the first two quarters of the fiscal year. This review provides an opportunity for the City to make necessary amendments to its original revenue and expenditure projections to better align the budget to actuals. At Mid-year, the General Fund has recorded 42% of projected revenue and expanded 57% of its adopted budget. Revenue estimates are developed based on historical data, trends, and actual receipts. Tax revue is the largest portion of the General Fund's revenue. 65% of the General Fund's revenue is derived from the City's Sales tax, VLF, Property tax and Transient Occupancy tax. Sales tax alone is 31% of the 65% of tax revenue. Mid-year review of actuals shows these revenue streams are performing better than expected. Based on receipt timing for the top 4 revenue sources, actual receipts at mid-year are typically at 20% of projections. They are currently trending at 37%, 17% above average. Fiscal Year 2021/22 is the first full year of Measure K, an additional 1% of sales tax. Despite it only being effective 9 of 12 months in 2021, revenues were far better than anticipated at just above $2 million. This was 20% above the amended budget. Based on timing of distributions from the State, actual revenue received at mid-year would typically average 33%. However, actuals are trending at 67% or $1.16 million; indicating that Measure K is trending well above forecast. As data develops, budget to actuals should stabilize. In addition, other revenue sources are trending at or above target. Based on the Mid-year review, staff is recommending amendments to revenues as identified in Exhibit A, attached. The amendments will account for increases in Measure K, Sales tax, MLV fees, grant funds and other miscellaneous revenue sources of the General Fund. The amended General Fund Revenue budget is proposed at $12.21 million, excluding transfers for a net increase of $585,000. As you are aware, the General Fund supports many of the day-to-day operations of the City including police, fire, community development, streets, parks and recreation. Although not all expenditures follow a straight-line spending patter, operating expenditures should track close to 50% of the budget at midyear. Mid-year expenditures are at 57% with General Government expenditures being the primary factor. General Government expenditures usually track at 75% or greater due to the timing of lump sum pension, liability and debt payments. This makes it look like expenditures overall are trending higher than they are.

Total year end expenditures for all departments are anticipated to come under budget 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 million.

Excluding transfers, the net increase is $158,000. Appropriations for operating transfers out an increase of $45,000. The Mid-year budget review shows no indication of major variances in the water or sewer enterprise funds as indicated in the attached Mid-year budget report. Exhibit A does provide for proposed budget amendments to other funds including Measure A and Capital Streets from known cost changes in budgeted street projects. The amendment includes revenue received from the City's first allocation of ARPA Funding and amendments to the City's Risk Management Fund for an increase in liability program 25 assessments. It is recommended Council receive and file the Mid-year report and adopt Resolution No. 2022-004, amending the FY 21/22 Budget as referenced in Exhibit A.

Mayor Reynolds thanked the Community again for the passage of Measure K. We still have a hill to climb, but this helps.

No public comment. Vice Mayor DeConinck moved approval of Resolution No. 2022-004. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-004. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNI MENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 Housing Element Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated 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. The City's Housing Element was last updated in 2014, with a period of 2013 through 2021. The City released a Request for Proposals for the preparation of the 6h Cycle Housing Element Update on December 1st. Proposals were received from The Holt Group in the amount of $63,000, Realty Planners Group, Inc. in the amount of $59,850 and Willdan in the amount of $115,765. After a review of the proposals submitted, 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. 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.

Public comment. Lindsay Holt of the Holt Group thanked Council for the opportunity to provide planning services to the City.

Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of Agreement No. 2022-006. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Council adopted the budget with Measure A funds for the rehabilitation of San Luis Way from Barnard to Wisconsin Street. In December, the City released an Invitation for Proposals for the Project. Bids were received from Rove Engineering in the amount of $385,365, Pyramid Construction in the amount of $430,808.79 and Granite Construction in the amount of $411,114.

After a review of the proposals submitted, Rove was deemed the responsive and responsible bidder. It is therefore recommended 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; issue a purchase order to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $385,365, authorize $35,000 for contingencies, project inspection and engineering services, authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000, authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2022-008 with the Holt Group for construction surveying 26 and issue a purchase order to The Holt Ground in an amount not to exceed 29,850 and establish a project budget of $450,215.

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

Lovekin-Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Council adopted the budget with Measure A funds for the design and rehabilitation of Lovekin from Hobsonway to Barnard and Barnard from Lovekin to Main Street. The design was completed in the fall of 2021. In December, the City released a Request for Proposals for the street rehabilitation. Bids were received from Rove Engineering in the amount of $949,365, Pyramid Construction in the amount of $1,053,588.91 and Granite Construction in the amount of $1,179,711. After review of the proposals submitted, Rove Engineering was deemed the responsive and responsible bidder. It is therefore recommended Council 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 issue a purchase order to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $949,365.00, 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 and establish a project budget of $999,865.00.

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

MEMBER COMMENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:

Sabrina Pineda of 1325 Bruce Court asked for an update on the new playground equipment for Engvik Park.

A resident of 318 N. 1st street asked Council to consider increasing funding to the Police Department. Since I moved here 4 years ago, I have been burglarized twice. My neighbor has been burglarized three times. We don't feel safe. Our Police Department is not lacking quality, we are lacking quantity. We need additional resources, officers, and training. I think we would also benefit from body cams for our officers. Our officers deserve to be invested in.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:29pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
27 Minutes of the Special Blythe City Council Meeting
February 23, 2022
The February 23, 2022 Special meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 2:10pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor Reynolds. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor DeConinck and Council Members Rodriguez and Burton. Councilman Halby was absent. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, City Attorney Roberto and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reynolds.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

PROCLAMATION:

American Red Cross Month- March 2022. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated we will make sure the Red Cross receives the Proclamation recognizing March as American Red Cross Month.

2. Posting of the Agenda.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Permits to Puffzy, Inc. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Artour Zadourian and Berta Hovanesian, Principles of Puffzy, Inc. submitted applications for Commercial Cannabis business permits for Cultivation, Distribution and Manutacturing to be located on vacant land at 675 W. Wells Street. The site is zoned General Commercial, 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. 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 of the Gr&Be/Lotus Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution facility located on W. Hobsonway. Lotus opened in the fall of last year. 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.

Public Comment. Travis Pollock of AZ Premiere Management stated I was hired by the clients to 28 help them through the local and state application process and am also a local operator. This is for a project at 675 W. Wells Street for a 21,000 sq. ft. new building. Puttzy Inc. is comprised o wo sole members, one of which is in the audience today. The property is zoned correctly an meets all typical development standards. Puffzy has made charitable donations throughout the community and is planning to hire strictly from the community. Puffzy is associated with another cultivation facility here and will have support with staffing. We appreciate staff and ask that you approve this project.

Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of the cannabis permits. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous vote.

Sewer Repair at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd. Interim City Manager Crecelius things are changing rapidly and have changed since the posting of the Agenda on Friday. As you know, no local contracts can make the repair. Today, Interim Public Works Director Hamblen was in contract with Rove Engineering who has worked in the City previously. They will provide a quote. Based on what was found, the area of the collapse is very close to the fiber optic hub that runs the east and west coast. The risk factor is very high working in this area. The request would be to relocate this sewer line away from that hub, so they are not working near it. Due to this, the repair may be above my authority of $200,000. Per the purchasing policy, anything above $200,000 requires a formal bid. We were hoping we could do this within $200,000 which only requires obtaining 3 quotes. Formal bidding takes time, we must prepare a bid package, release it for Request for Proposals, allow at least one month for them to prepare their bids, and bring it to a Council meeting for approval. We are looking at 2-3 months before we can even start the repair. Due to that, the temporary sewage pumps in place to keep the sewer flowing, complaints from businesses in the area, and the impacts from the road closure we deemed this an emergency.

We need to get this repaired as soon as possible. I would like to change the recommendation to ask Council to deem this an emergency. This action requires a 4/5" vote of Council. This would allow us to obtain quotes, still find the most responsible and responsive bidder, but would waive the formal bidding process. Once we have a few quotes, we can move forward with the repair.

This would remove the cap on my authority. I would keep Council appraised as we move forward.

City Attorney Roberto stated in addition to the finding that there is an emergency, we need Council to make a finding that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and the action is necessary to respond to the emergency. We need 4 votes for all items.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated since we are deeming it an emergency, we can't waste time and delay the project. We want to deem it an emergency to save time by waiving the formal bidding process. We will perform our due diligence and get competitive quotes, but we don't have time to prepare bid specs and do a pre-bid meeting, a month of waiting on proposals, etc.

Mayor Reynolds asked if the blockage was detrimental to opening Hobsonway. Interim Public Works Director Hamblen stated yes, due to the amount of material that has been pulled out of the area, we will have a collapse if we open the road. We have pulled 4-5 yards of material out of the area which has created a void.
29 Council discussed one proposal for repair, relocating the line to move it away from the fiber optic hub. Construction is estimated at 1 month under this scenario.

City Attorney Roberto stated first, you will make a finding that an emergency exists. Second, you will make a finding that based on the facts presented in the record, the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive soliton for bids and the action is necessary to respond to the emergency.

No public comment. Vice Mayor DeConinck moved approval of the City Attorney's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with aye votes from Reynolds, DeConinck, Rodriguez and Burton.

Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Notification of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 Pursuant to a Corrective Action Plan as Prescribed by SB 619. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated over the past two years, the City has been working on an exemption to SB 1383, the methane emissions reduction targets set by Governor Brown in 2016. Due to a lack of infrastructure in the city and the distance to organic waste disposal sites, the collection of green waste will be difficult for the City and its waste hauler, CR&R to implement. After the City was unsuccessful in obtaining a waiver from SB 1383, planning for its implementation began. The current plan includes a three-cart collection system, with green and organic waste being collected in a green cart. The green waste would be transported to a composting facility in Yuma, Arizona.

To facilitate this, a transfer station is necessary to move waste from the trash hauler to a truck for transporting. CR&R is currently working with Riverside County Planning to build this station in their yard on S. Broadway. In October, Governor Newsom signed SB 619 to provide punitive relief for local agencies that are not compliant with SB 1383. As the deadline to comply was January 1, 2022, SB 619 will provide some relief to the city, as we work through the challenges of implementation. 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. The NOIC requires the City to provide an overview of SB 1383 compliance efforts, identify 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. It is anticipated a new solid waste service will be implemented within the next year, and with approval of the SB 619 action plan, the City's deadline to fully comply with SB 1383 would be extended to June 30, 2023. There are several other requirements of SB 1383 in addition to the collection of organic waste. The other significant impact to the City is the procurement of organic material, such as mulch or compost. The City is required to procure .08 times the City's population. Per this calculation, the City must procure 1,120 tons per year. So, once we truck our organic waste to Yuma for composting, we will be required to purchase 1,120 tons of it back for use as the City sees fit. I am not sure at this time what the City will do with 1,120 tons of compost. Approval of the proposed resolution will authorize staff to submit the required with implementing the new solid waste program services and policies with temporary relief from penalties. Therefore, it is recommended Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-005 and direct the Interim City Manager to execute and file the Notification of Intent to Comply with Senate Bill 1383 by March 1, 2022. In the agenda packet there was a Resolution and a NOIC. Since the 30 Agenda was published, CR&R has finalized the NOIC and a copy of the final draft was provided to you this afternoon. Copies were also made available to the publish. The recommendation is to adopt the Resolution along with the NOIC as provided to you today.

The Council asked questions related to the procurement piece of the legislation.

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

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 138:

REGULATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE).

ORAL REPORTS:

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated we discussed holding a Study Session related to the APRA funding coming in two tranches. We are in possession of the first with the second coming sometime in July. As we are starting the budget process, we would like some direction on the use of these funds. If amenable, staff would like to schedule the Study Session for next Tuesday, March 1s at 2:30pm.

MEMBER COMMENT:

Mayor Reynolds reminded everyone of the upcoming fair.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 2:52pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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8:52:45AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Tvpe/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2111-053 COMM 360 SOUTH SOLANO AVENUE UKPE DEVELOPMENTS LLC 40,000.00 4,729.98 3,829.98 2/10/2022 836143009 GW C CONSTRUCTION
222202021 NEED SCHOOL FORN Permit Name Building Interior Total for: COMM 40,000.00 4,729.98 3,829.98
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-005 DEMO-INT 470 PARKER PLACE DANNY I SMITH 0.00 78.00 78.00 2/4/2022 842026012 TRUST IN THE KING
/4/202: ISSUED Permit Name Interior demolition of flood damage /4/202
Total for: DEMO-INT 0.00 78.00 78.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-007 188 NORTH THIRD STREET IRMA & PETER HERNANDEZ 34,000.00 362.86 362.86 2/22/2022 SOLAR 845163010 ILUM SOLAR
4/202 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR & UPGRADE
14/201
B2201-019 ELEC 165 SOUTH SPRING STREET GEORGE BUBAN 7,000.00 315.42 315.42 2/11/2022 848042022 BLYTHE CONSTRUCTION CON.
2132022 ISSUED Permit Name GENERATOR
B2201-020 ELEC 609 NORTH FOURTH STREET SAUL ARMENTA 16,000.00 245.58 245.58 2/1/2022 SOLAR 842111008 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTK
1/312022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2202-020 ELEC 561 SEVILLE LANE DONALD & DIANNE LEWIS 2,500.00 143.50 143.50 2/16/2022 839054001 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
22952022 ISSUED Permit Name MPU
B2201-057 ELEC 1591 EAST FOURTEENTH AVE! KELLY & KENDALL THOMAS 28,000.00 301.82 301.82 2/22/2022 SOLAR 854110023 ILUM SOLAR
2/312022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2201-051 ELEC 431 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE TERRENCE ROBINSON & KARI 35,000.00 340.05 340.05 2/23/2022 SOLAR 845022007 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
22332022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2201-054 ELEC 491 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE VICTOR ARELLANO VARELA 70,000.00 368.54 368.54 2/23/2022 SOLAR 845022001 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCK
2R242022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2201-056 ELEC 2216 COOL WATERS JESUS & GLORIA RUVALCABA 40,000.00 263.70 263.70 2/23/2022 SOLAR 824213020 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTK
28/20: ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
9/202
B2202-006 ELEC 1141 JOSHUA TREE LANE REGINALD & BEVERLY LANG 29,000.00 263.48 263.48 2/23/2022 SOLAR 839021029 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
3420022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
PERM133 CRW
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For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
B2201-055 ELEC 491 NORTH PALM DRIVE OMAR UNZON MUNOZ. 25,000.00 327.17 327.17 2/23/2022 SOLAR 845021001 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
22372222 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
Total for: ELEC 286,500.00 2,932.12 2,932.12
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-014 ENCROACHMENT 375 NORTH MAIN STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 2/17/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
21942022 ISSUED Permit Name WO# 50153-5296218
B2101-008 ENCROACHMENT 600 block BELL LANE CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 560.00 560.00 2/9/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS
22323221 ISSUED Permit Name EMERGENCY REPAIR
B2201-034 ENCROACHMENT 1006 NORTH BROADWAY DOUGLAS & TERRENCE JONES 136,735.00 1,027.54 1,027.54 2/15/2022 839130003 MOTIVE ENERGY TELECOMM
1/29/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Telecommunication Tower Work B2201-021 ENCROACHMENT NORTH THIRD STREET & HOB CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 0.00 $72.80 572.80 2/1/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
1/23/3022 ISSUED Permit Name WO# 50153-5295151
B2201-028 ENCROACHMENT 2000 block WEST SIXTH AVE CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 574.00 574.00 2/9/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS:
14/202 ISSUED Permit Name TD1839912
21/202
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 136,735.00 3,305.34 3,305.34
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-031 FENCE 3860 SANDY POINT DRIVE JAMES & TORI HOOK 12,000.00 453.46 453.46 2/22/2022 BLOCK 833380025 OWNER
/15/202 ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK WALL
18/202
B2202-021 FENCE 371 BRISTLECONE AVENUE FELIPE D GUTIERREZ 27,000.00 869.99 869.99 2/22/2022 BLOCK 854122006 OWNER
2/26/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK WALL
Total for: FENCE 39,000.00 1,323.45 1,323.45
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. _Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-036 GARAGE 210 SOUTH MAIN STREET FERNANDO & MANUELA GUEI 16,825.60 597.90 597.90 2/11/2022 CARPORT 848052002 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FU
2/3022222 ISSUED Permit Name CARPORT
Total for: GARAGE 16,825.60 597.90 597.90
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PERM133
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For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
B2109-029 GRADING 1854 EAST CHANSLORWAY CORNERSTONE INTERNATION 737,551.00 8,825.44 8,825.44 2/24/2022 851090039 BURROW CONSTRUCTION
9/17/2021 ISSUED Permit Name
2/1/2022
Total for: GRADING 737,551.00 8,825.44 8,825.44
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-004 MECH 332 WEST HOBSONWAY HERRERA & ROBLES ET AL 19,500.00 181.00 181.00 848041001 JASL ENTERPRISES INC
/3/202 ISSUED Permit Name
3/202
B2202-003 MECH 322 WEST HOBSONWAY HERRERA & ROBLES ET AL 19,500.00 271.00 271.00 2/3/2022 848041001 JASL ENTERPRISES INC
2732022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2202-034 MECH 600 WEST CALIFORNIA STREE YVETTE SANCHEZ 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 2/23/2022 842132008 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
/23/202: ISSUED Permit Name 2.5 ton package replacement /23/202:

B2202-035 MECH 955 LIDO LANE LUTHER D HOLLEY 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 2/23/2022 869372014 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
2/23/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 3 ton split system replacement Total for: MECH 45,000.00 696.00 696.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-007 OTHER 469 NORTH FIRST STREET MANUEL & MICHAEL MARTIN 10,000.00 735.08 735.08 2/3/2022 845061014 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
1/8172022 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR REMODEL
B2202-024 OTHER 1854 EAST CHANSLORWAY CORNERSTONE INTERNATION 500.00 78.00 78.00 2/15/2022 851090039 LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR I
313/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Billboard Removal
B2202-015 OTHER 507 EAST HOBSONWAY HASROUN BROS LLC 7,000.00 712.06 712.06 2/28/2022 845164006 BLYTHE CONSTRUCTION CON
2/242022 ISSUED Permit Name Additional Water Kiosk
B2202-017 OTHER 1893 RIVIERA DRIVE STEPHEN & LENA OSMAN 2,500.00 246.44 246.44 2/11/2022 869390007 OWNER
2/1/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Electric & Cabana Reroof
B2109-012 OTHER 3504 WEST HOBSONWAY COVINGTON & PASSMORE ET. 25,000.00 978.20 978.20 2/28/2022 824142024 MOTIVE ENERGY TELECOMM
3/1/2021 ISSUED Permit Name Tower Modifications
B2201-006 OTHER 467 NORTH FIRST STREET MANUEL & MICHAEL MARTIN 10,000.00 771.08 771.08 2/3/2022 845061014 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
1/3172022 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR REMODEL
Total for: OTHER 55,000.00 3,520.86 3,520.86
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PFRM133 CRW
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8:52:45AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
B2202-001 PATIO 520 EAST CHANSLORWAY GUILIN & ELMORE 28,909.44 912.45 912.45 2/2/2022 SOLID 845180008 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
2/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name SOLID
B2201-045 PATIO 1833 RIVIERA DRIVE DENNIS RAYLADD 16,060.80 594.71 594.71 2/14/2022 SOLID 869390011 ALAN LADD
22372222 ISSUED Permit Name COVER OVER DECK
Total for: PATIO 44,970.24 1,507.16 1,507.16
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-028 PLUMB 100S WEST HOBSONWAY RONALD & BRENDA HASLER 1,200.00 96.00 96.00 2/25/2022 BACKFLOW 836080020 CRECELIUS INC
218/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2201-025 PLUMB 633 WILLIAMS ROAD COXCO LLC 800.00 227.00 227.00 2/25/2022 869160066 CRECELIUS INC
2/322022 ISSUED Permit Name for Washer/Dryer/Sink
B2202-026 PLUMB 344 NORTH TENTH STREET ADELINA CORINA ESQUIBEL 1,300.00 36.00 36.00 2/17/2022 WATER HEATER 851031014 NICKEY'S PLUMBING
20172022 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2202-008 PLUMB 167 NORTH FIRST STREET AMOS & MARY ELAM 3,800.00 122.00 122.00 2/8/2022 845151011 MS CONSTRUCTION
3/20 FINALED Permit Name Partial Main line repair
3/20
B2201-039 PLUMB 1511 MESQUITE ROAD JASON GIRARD 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 851163004 CRECELIUS INC
123212022 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-044 PLUMB 1031 EAST COURT STREET DENNIS J & SHELLEY HAMILTI 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 857064009 CRECELIUS INC
26/202 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-018 PLUMB 310 NORTH SOLA AVENUE GUILLEN & COTA 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 851021019 CRECELIUS INC
V122022 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-022 PLUMB 2175 SPARKLING LAGOON ROBERT & ISABEL VERD 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 824211004 CRECELIUS INC
1132022 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-023 PLUMB 2310 FLORENCE BOULEVARD DANIEL F MARTINEZ 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 824192016 CRECELIUS INC
V/13/2022 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-042 PLUMB 550 SOUTH BROADWAY #4 BROADWAY MANOR COMMUN 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 869080039 CRECELIUS INC
12312022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2201-032 PLUMB 217 SOUTH PALM DRIVE VANESSA RAMIREZ. 991.00 36.00 36.00 2/9/2022 WATER HEATER 848032007 CRECELIUS INC
118/2022 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 14,037.00 733.00 733.00
PERM133
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For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2202-025 2320 FLORENCE BOULEVARD CHARLES & CHRISTINE DEFRE 5,000.00 139.21 139.21 TEAR OFF 824192032 OWNER
2/6/2022 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF - 1700 sq it
B2202-032 RERF 401 NORTH SOLA AVENUE RAMIRO & MARIA MADRIGAL 10,000.00 226.41 226.41 2/22/2022 TEAR OFF 851022010 OWNER
20222022 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2202-009 RERF 734 RIVIERA DRIVE RORY D & LESLIE WATKINS 10,000.00 230.11 230.11 218/2022 869240014 MS CONSTRUCTION
2/8/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Remove roof and replace
2/8/2022
Total for: RERF 25,000.00 595.73 595.73
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2111-055 SIGN 550 WEST DONLON STREET GREENS INVESTMENT I 15,000.00 634.59 634.59 2/14/2022 848100023 CORGUZ SIGNS INC
972/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2105-028 SIGN 379 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV KARMA DALI DEV & METEOR 4,850.00 284.75 284.75 2/22/2022 836141014 SIGN FACTORY PRINTING & O1
24/20 ISSUED Permit Name REMOVE& REPLACE CLEARANCE BAR
14/20
Total for: SIGN 19,850.00 919.34 919.34
49 Permits Issued from 2/1/2022 Thru 2/28/2022 Total Valuation: $1,460,468.84 Total Fees: $29,764.32
Total Fees Paid: $28,864.32
PERM133
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8:53:53AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor Permis Name Diches & BOBURNPERMIT 2/2/2022 FINALED 2488 EAST DONLON STREET ROLANDO CAVAZOS 869210006 CBI PROP
Description: Includes 869-210-023
BP2201-033 2/2/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1205 JENNIFER COURT OWNER Permit Name 839110011 WAYNE & CHERYL ADAMS
Description:

BP2202-001 2/1/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1231 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 836190004 HOSSAIN SAHLOLBET
Description:

BP2202-002 212/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 445 NORTH FOURTH STREET OWNER Permit Nam 845180017 GERARDO B RIOS
Description:

BP2202-003 2/2/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1926 WEST HOBSONWAY CODY MARTIN Permit Name AG BURN 824200013 TRAVIS MACK MARTIN
Description:

BP2202-004 2/3/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 300 BLOCK OF ADOBE STREET OWNER Permit Name 869080010 ROBERT LEE HILL
Description:

BP2202-005 2/4/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 768 NORTH INTAKE BOULEVARD ALLEN HIGHTOWER Permit Name AG BURN 857140023 STELLA E HIGHTOWER
Description:

BP2202-006 2/10/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 800 BLOCK RIVIERA DRIVE SCOTT MCKHANN Permit Name 869240035 thru 869240064 869230017 RIVERFRONT ESTATES Description:

BP2202-007 2/7/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL LANDS WITHIN CITY LIMITS JOEY DECONINCK Permit Name AG BURN 857140010
Description:

BP2202-008 2/8/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1271 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name 836190012 BOBBY & REBECCA AGUIRRE
Description:

BP2202-009 2/11/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL FIELDS IN CITY LIMITS DIEGO LOUREIRO Permit Name AG BURN - ALFALFA
Description:

BP2202-010 2/14/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 391 COTTONWOOD LANE JEFFREY WATTS Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS 854110026 KATHY BURRIES
Description:

BP2202-011 2/23/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2279 MCKINLEY DRIVE OWNER Permit Name Weeds, Tumbleweeds, Brush, Wood waste 824193011 ANGUS & JONETTE SMITH Description:
13 Permit Applications from 2/1/2022 Thru 2/28/2022

PERMSO CRWSYSTEMSR
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
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
CUP2202-001 GRAFFITI GRAFFIFI ON BUILDING RECIEVED
MELITON SANCHEZ III 2/15/2022
101 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:

G2202-001 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DAVID LAMB & 2/1/2022
425 WEST CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2202-002 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
JOYCE DUNHAM 2/1/2022
190 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

G2202-003 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
WEN & STEPHANY WANG 2/3/2022
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2202-004 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET FINDIN 2/4/2022
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2202-005 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 2/8/2022
1652 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2202-006 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI IN BATHROOM CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 2/9/2022
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2202-007 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
MELITON SANCHEZ III 2/11/2022
101 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:

G2202-008 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON DUMPSTER CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 2/15/2022
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

PRONS CRW SYSTEMS
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8:57:43AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
G2202-009 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 2/16/2022
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2202-010 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/24/2022
West Barnard East of Palm Drive
Comments:

G2202-011 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/24/2022
West HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2202-012 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/24/2022
SOUTH 5TH ST
Comments:

G2202-013 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/17/2022

NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2202-014 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/17/2022

NORTH CARLTON AVE
Comments:

G2202-015 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/25/2022
NORTH 9th st
Comments:

G2202-016 GRAFFITI LIGHT POLE CLOSED
2/28/2022
NORTH 9th st
Comments:

G2202-017 GRAFFITI CAT WALK CLOSED
2/28/2022

SOUTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for EMILIA NORIEGA For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022: 18 PRO11S CRWSYSTEMS
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9:10:37AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
LPCN2202-001 LETTER PUBLIC CONV NECE COMPLETED
DAVID & MARIA KEHL 213/2022 2/8/2022
221 WEST HOBSONWAY 2/8/2022
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022: 1 3/4/2022 City of Blythe Page 4
8:57:43AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
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
VP2202-001 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
CRYSTAL OBIOHA 218/2022
325 NORTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

VP2202-002 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
GILBERT A FIGUEROA 2/28/2022
326 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022: 2 3/4/2022 City of Blythe Page 1
8:54:49AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L.2202-001 2/10/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 188 NORTH THIRD STREET HAYMAKER PEST CONTRI Permit Name 845163010 IRMA & PETER HERNANDEZ
Description:

L2202-002 2/11/2022 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 650 WEST WELLS STREET BSB HOTELS LLC Permit Name 848110017 GENERATE HOTEL PARTNERS LP
Description:

L2202-003 2/11/2022 BUSINESSLICENS NEED MORE IN650 WEST WELLS STREET GENERATE HOTEL PARTNERS LP Permit Name 848110017 GENERATE HOTEL PARTNERS LP
Description:
3 Permit Applications from 2/1/2022 Thru 2/28/2022
40 3/4/2022 City of Blythe
8:59:05AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 2/1/2022 thru 2/28/2022
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG 1
FIRE
WEED 1
ZONING 1
Total Cases Opened: 4
Closed: 13
Remaining: 475
CODE70 CR SYSTEMS
41 CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
February 2022
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 30
Structure 3
Vehicle Fire 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 8
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 3
Arching Electric Equip./Power Line Down 1
Other 5
Total # of Incidents 51
Activity
Drills 1
Staff Meeting 5
Total Activities 6
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasier, Fire Chief
42 & CHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
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POLICE
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
February 2022
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery 10
Grand Theft 3
Petty Theft 10
Shoplifting 11
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury 8
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms 16
Trespassing 1
Prowlers
Public Intoxication 7
Alarm 37
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 6
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags 1
Documented Police Reports 182
Total Incidents 1476
43 SCHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
OLICY
POLICE
Quality of Life Pilot Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers since the beginning of the Quality-of-Life Pilot Program started January 28th, 2022.

Homeless detail:
108 people were contacted.
10 people were given bus tickets and left town to seek resources elsewhere. 16 people were assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security cards to register for housing and assistance. 6 people were transported to or referred to mental health. 2 people were detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions Code and transported for treatment. 11 people are waiting for rehab and are awaiting acceptance. 1 person was sent to rehab.
1 person was picked up by family.

Traffic Detail:
56 citations were issued for various traffic related violations. 16 traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulted in warnings for minor violations. 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count
On February 23d, 2022, the 2022, The 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time count was conducted in the City of Blythe by The Blythe Police Department, Riverside County Behavioral Health Department and Volunteers. 68 people were contacted and documented during the count. 44 PUBLIC

HEARING
45 TOMHE HIT

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Categorical Exemption- LG Harvest, LLC Commercial Cannabis Development 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 adopt a Notice of Exemption- In-fill Development Project for the LG Harvest, LLC Commercial Cannabis Development Project located at 416W. Donlon Street in Blythe and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential tax revenue from the development of a commercial cannabis cultivation business.

BACKGROUND: LG Harvest, LLC, represented by Hongjian (Angela) Li proposes to develop a commercial cannabis cultivation facility on a 0.62-acre parcel located at 416 W. Donlon Street, more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel No. 848-100-007. The site is zoned General Industrial (I-G) which allows for cannabis development.

The proposed site is level with little vegetation. Development would include clearing a dilapidated building on the site and construction of two single story buildings of 6,000 square- feet each for a total indoor grow space of 12,000 square feet. Surrounding land uses include Interstate 10 to the north, hotels to the west and various commercial and industrial uses to the south and east.

STAFF REPORT: Based upon information contained in the administrative record and review of CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the LG Harvest Commercial Cannabis Development project is eligible for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption. The project fits within the parameters included in CEQA Guidelines 15332 as an Urban Infill Exemption from CEQA as it meets each of the five criteria set forth in section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects of the CEQA Guidelines:
(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.
(b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five aces substantially surrounded by urban uses.
(c) The Site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water supply.
(e) The Site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 46 Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference Section 21084, Public Resources Code.

The Urban Infill Exemption is on file in the City's Planning Department, and a Notice of Exoption will be filed with the County Cleik following City Coumil approval of the proposed ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Exemption

2. Project Site Map
47 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 & City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: LG Harvest, LLC Commercial Cannabis Development Project Project Location: 416 W. Donlon Street, Blythe, CA 92225 APN 848-100-007, SW Corner, Section 32, T 6 S, Range 23 East, SBB&M 33° 36' 23.00" North Latitude, 114° 36' 06.35" West Longitude Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

Development of an indoor cannabis cultivation facility on a 0.62-acre project site located at 416 W.

Donlon Street, south of Interstate 10 in the City of Blythe. The project site is zoned 1-G (General Industrial) which allows for commercial cannabis businesses including cultivation. Beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council March 8, 2022
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe 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: In-fill Development Project, CEQA §15332 • Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project meets all criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines §15332, and criteria specified by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) 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: March 9, 2022
Date received for filing at County Clerk:
2021 CEQA Guidelines Appendices, Appendix E: Notice of Exemption 48 Figure 2: Project Site Map and Surrounding Land Uses Legend
LG Harvest, LLC Indoor Cultivation Project
416 W Donlon St
Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses
6W Donion St
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LG Harvest, LLC Commercial Cannabis Development Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption February 2022

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NEW BUSINESS
50 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Permits- T.O.R.O, LLC PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution permits to T.O.R.O, LLC for a commercial cannabis facility to be located in the 1400 block of E.

Hobsonway 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: Henrik Torossian, Harmik Torossian and Malissa Attebery, principles of T.O.R.O, LLC submitted applications for Commercial Cannabis business permits for a Cultivation and Distribution operation to be located on vacant land in the 1400 block of E.

Hobsonway. The site is legally described as APNs 854-040-027 and 854-040-029. 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. T.O.R.O. LLC completed the PRC process for the development of this property which includes the construction of one 15,300 sq ft. single story building.

Principles for T.O.R.O. LLC. completed the owner background investigation with nothing found to preclude them from being issued a Commercial cannabis Permit. On March 3, 2022, staff met with all principles of T.O.R.O, LLC. for the Phase III interview required of the application process. After the interview, staff recommends the award of commercial cannabis business permits to T.O.R.O. for Cultivation and Distribution at a Cannabis facility to be constructed in the 1400 Block of E. Hobsonway.

ATTACHMENTS: None
51 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids - PV College Bolted Water Reservoir Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council reject all bids received on February 17, 2022 for the PV College Bolted Water Reservoir Project and direct staff to re-advertise the project.

FISCAL IMPACT: The City anticipated $500,000 in Federal funding through the Community Project Program. The project was approved for funding, but the funding for these projects has yet to be appropriated at the Federal level. Staff is now working with the State Water Quality Board for emergency funding for the project.

BACKGROUND: The College Tank is located within Palo Verde College and services the college and Mesa Ranch area of the City's water utility system. This 500,000-gallon tank was installed over 20 years ago when the college relocated to the Mesa. This created demand on the system for water and fire flow protection. The tank has been repaired several times and is leaking. To maintain water utility operations in this area, staff believes the tank needs to be replaced as soon as possible.

In 2021, The Holt Group was tasked with preparing the project design documents for the replacement of the bolted steel water reservoir. The design was completed, including review of the plans by the State Water Board, and the project was put out to bid in January 2022. Six contractors attended the pre-bid meeting and project walk.

STAFF REPORT: The Palo Verde College Bolted Water Reservoir Project consists of site prep for the installation and connection of a 500,000-gallon manufactured water reservoir to the City's water system. The project documents and specifications prepared for the project included all work necessary for the construction and placement of the tank. At the bid opening on February 17, 2022, the following bids were received:

RSH Construction $1,185,500.00
Superior Tank $1,202,000.00
The bids received are more than double the anticipated project funding level and 30% above the engineer's estimate. The bids submitted were from tank manufacturers, using sub-contractors for the site prep, connection and installation of the tank. After review of the bids received, staff believes it would be more cost advantageous to procure the tank and bid its installation separately. This may result in more competitive bids for the City and could also allow local 52 contractors an opportunity to participate in the bid.

Pursuant to the Public Contract Code and the Blythe Municipal Code, it is within Council's discretion to reject any and all bids received and provide direction to staff on future action, which may include abandoning the project, re-advertising for bids, or, by passage of a resolution by four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Council, declaring the project can be performed more economically by City employees and having the work performed by force account.

Staff is recommending that Council reject all bids and direct staff to re-advertise the project.

Once Council has rejected the bids, staff will prepare new bid documents, which will be distributed in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contract Code and Blythe Municipal Code and to all contractors who routinely work on street related projects in the City.

After the new bids are received and reviewed, staff will report to Council and ask for direction/award of the contract for this project.

ATTACHMENTS: None
53 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Emergency Sewer Repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council review the emergency action in place for the collapsed sewer line at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd. It is further recommended Council, by a 4/5 vote, determine there is a need to continue the emergency repairs.

FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown.

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.

Per Section 2.66.070 of the Blythe Municipal Code and the City's Purchasing Policy, in cases of emergency, the Council, after making a finding, based on substantial evidence clearly stated in the meeting minutes, that the emergency will not allow for a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergency, may be a four- fifths vote of the Council, repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without giving notice for bids to let contracts.

Due to the extent of the collapse and its repair, the location of the pipe in a main City corridor as well as its location to highly trafficked fiber optic lines, Council took action at the February 23, 2022 Special Meeting to deem the repairs an emergency and, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Council, made the required finding that the emergency would not allow for a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that the action was necessary to respond to the emergency.

STAFF REPORT: Per Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(1), the City Council is required to review the emergency action at its next regularly scheduled meeting and at every regularly scheduled meeting thereafter until the action is terminated, to determine, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, that there is a need to continue the action. Council is required to terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant, so the remainder of the work may be completed by giving notice for bids.

As the repairs to the collapsed sewer line are still ongoing, staff recommends that the City Council determine, by four-fifths (4/5) vote, that there is a need to continue the emergency sewer 54 repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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