Blythe City Council
May 10, 2022

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
MAY 10, 2022
6:00 P.M.

Joseph DeConinck, Vice Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Council Member
Joseph Halby, III, 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 CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 10, 2022
5:15pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor DeConinck City Attomey Roberto
Councilman Rodriguez City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby Fire Chief Hasler
Councilman Burton Chief Building Official Brown
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address the City Council only on those items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

CLOSED SESSION:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: Salton Seas Estates III LLC v. City of Blythe, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVBL2100172.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: McBeth v. City of Blythe Volunteer Fire Department, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVBL2100162.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Goverment Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: Icon Desert Logistics et al. v. City of Blythe et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 5:20-CV- 02225.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

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

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

Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
May 10, 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
Councilman Rodriguez City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby 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 em 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 Agenc 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 Agenc requires a unanimous vote.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

PRESENTATION: (Item 1)

1. Recognizing Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center Youth Basketball All-Star Teams.

CONSENT CALENDAR - (Items 2-17)
1 matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussi these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/ 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, May 6, 2022.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 5/10/2022, warrants numbered 74954 through 75039 in the amount of $626,612.78; 5/10/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 75040 through 75048 in the amount of $1,134.88 and 5/10/2022, warrants numbered 75049 through 75081 in the amount of $154,064.91.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 5/10/2022, warrants numbered 52840 through 52859 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52854 through 52914 in the amount of $264,794.24; 5/10/2022, warrants numbered 52860 through 52878 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52915 through 52973 in the amount of $248,990.26 and 5/10/2022, warrants numbered 52879 through 52884 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52974 through 53080 in the amount of $71,562.00.

Minutes of the April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the April 12, 2022 Meeting.

City of Blythe Permits issued for the Month of April 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Obsolete Police Equipment Donation.

Recommendation: Deem the list of badges and patches surplus property and authorize staff to donate them to the Palo Verde Historical Museum for display.

10. Surplus Equipment Trade In.

Recommendation: Deem the list of police equipment as surplus property and authorize staff to trade in the equipment to Arms Unlimited for store credit at current market value.

Clean California Local Grant Program Award.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all agreements and documents related to the acceptance and administration of the Clean California Local Grant Program through the State of California Department of Transportation.

12. Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment.

Recommendation: Adopt the annual rate adjustment submitted by CR&R pursuant to Section

22.7.1 of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement.

13. Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2027.

Recommendation: Adopt the Measure A Local Streets and Roads Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2027, approve for submission the Project Status Report for FY 2021/22, authorize the City Manager to execute the Maintenance of Effort Certification Statement and authorize the Finance Director to make minor amendments to the report as necessary.

14. FY 2022/23 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-010, adopting the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funded projects list for FY 2022/23.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.

15. Annual Assessment for Lighting Districts Nos. 1 and 2 for FY 2022/23.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2022-006, 2022-007, 2022-008 and 2022-009.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-006. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-008. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR LE HEARING REA 2022-2023 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS. ny writinas or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regardir such writinas and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

16. Ordinance No. 914-22, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.08 of the BMC relating to Claims Administration Procedures and Settlement Authority.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 914-22.

ORDINANCE NO. 914-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 3.08 (CLAIMS AND DEMANDS) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF

THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES AND SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY.

17. Ordinance No. 915-22, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy Required by AB 481.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 915-22.

ORDINANCE NO. 915-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 18)

18. Categorical Exemption-T.O.R.O. LLC Indoor Cannabis Project.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, adopt a Notice of Exemption- Infill Development for the T.O.R.O. LLC project at 1426 E. Hobsonway and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Items 19-20)

19. Quality of Life Pilot Program Activity Report.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Quality-of-Life Pilot Program Report.

20. 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.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 21-26)

21. Remedies for Addressing Problem Properties with BMC Violations.

Recommendation: Receive and file this report.

22. Authorization of Enforcement Agency Pursuant to AB 1276.

Recommendation: Authorize the Development Services Department to serve as the City's enforcement agency to enforce single use foodware as required by AB 1276.

23. Water and Sewer Rate Study.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to award and enter into an agreement with Willdan Financial Services in an amount not to exceed $39,890 for a Water and Sewer Rate Study.

24. San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 resulting in a $26,250 decrease in project cost and authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to LandMark in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for project testing services.

Lovekin/Barnard Street Rehabilitation Proiect.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Change Order in an amount not to exceed $19,000 for 19 ADA ramps throughout the project, authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to LandMark in an amount not to exceed $23,000 for construction testing services and establish a new project budget of $1,022,865.00.

26. Participation in the Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT).

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding to participate in the PACT team, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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 June 14, 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 Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available fol Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, Califomia during normal business hours. In additior such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

PRESENTATION
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CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75038 5/1/2022 005923 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' (Continued) Total : 93,708.51 75039 5/1/2022 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, STD, PREMIUM: 5,960.93 Total: 5,960.93
86 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total: 626,612.78 86 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 626,612.78

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 74954-75039
IN THE AMOUNT OF $626,612.78 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 MAY 10, 2022.

Chist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 74954 4/8/2022 006672 MORENO, RUDY 91174818 015892 LODGING/PARKING 4/10-4/15/2022 735.45 98012738 015892 LODGING/PARKING 4/17-4/22/2022 735.45
Total : 1,470.90
74955 4/11/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 040422 015955 SOFTWATER SYSTEM INSTALL 271.20 Total : 271.20
74956 4/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 016043 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 3/1-3/ 49.84 Total : 49.84
74957 4/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 016044 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 2/23-3 123.27 Total: 123.27
74958 4/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 016045 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 2/ 158.78 Total: 158.78
74959 4/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 016046 ELECTRICITY/WTP 2128-3/28/2022 4,192.98 Total: 4,192.98
74960 700350166610 016047 ELECTRICITY/PTF 2/28-3/28/2022 5,123.75 Total: 5,123.75
74961 4/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 016048 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 3/1-3/ 13,453.00 Total : 13,453.00
74962 4/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 016049 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 22,015.65 Total: 22,015.65
74963 4/19/2022 007876 H& R UNDERGROUND RETAINAGE 015840 INJECTION GROUTING 630.00 Total: 630.00
74964 4/19/2022 007876 H & R UNDERGROUND RETAINAGE 015839 INFLUENT WELL REHABILITATION 2,050.00 Total: 2,050.00
74965 4/26/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 0000016757079 016093 2022 REPLACEMENT BENEFIT CONTRI 756.36
Total: 756.36
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74966 4/26/2022 003439 SHELL 80107327 016129 GASOLINE/PD 3/6-4/6/2022 31.60 Total: 31.60
74967 4/26/2022 003439 SHELL 80102339 016129 GASOLINE/PW 3/6-4/6/2022 68.29 Total: 68.29
74968 4/26/2022 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 23300030 016115 USE TAX 3/2022 374.00 Total: 374.00
74969 4/26/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 11185732804 016118 NATURAL GAS/PD 3/10-4/8/2022 85.82 Total: 85.82
74970 4/26/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 07632638008 016117 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 3 134.65 Total: 134.65
74971 4/26/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 06622932165 016116 NATURALICITY FACILITIES 2/25-3/28/20 252.86 Total : 252.86
74972 4/26/2022 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 016120 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 4/2022 2,904.80 Total : 2,904.80
74973 4/26/2022 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 144769530 015751 PANEL UPGRADE - CITY HALL 2,538.61 144789287 015750 PANEL UPGRADE - REC CENTER 4,731.90
144832339 014410 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING - CITY 194.47 144832340 014410 FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE MONITORING - 402.76 144854769 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING - CITY -103.46
144854770 FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE MONITORING - -163.88
Total: 7,600.40
74974 4/26/2022 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 102988 014369 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 5/1-6/* 86.60 Total: 86.60
74975 4/26/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13X47FYF4T7R 015938 SUPPLIES 436.73 015938
196KYGX1C1WL 016010 SUPPLIES 236.06
19NYHNR3CLDW 015906 SUPPLIES 152.14
1VF3NMXNRVGY 015982 SUPPLIES 31.47
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 74975 4/26/2022 007560 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC (Continued) Total : 856.40 74976 4/26/2022 007105 ANDRADE, MAURICIO 041522 016076 REIMBURSEMENT - COL RENEWAL PH 60.00 Total : 60.00
74977 4/26/2022 006873 ARAMARK 588000440729 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 311.14 588000446394 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 314.64 588000451212 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 311.14 588000456572 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 311.59 Total: 1,248.51
74978 4/26/2022 007895 ASSISECURITY 70980 016066 DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (25% DEPOSIT) 19,587.50 Total : 19,587.50
74979 4/26/2022 007501 BARRERAS, ANGEL FDD-2022 016077 DJ SERVICES - FATHER/DAUGHTER DA 240.00 Total: 240.00
74980 4/26/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 52609CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 625.75 Total: 625.75
74981 4/26/2022 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 42619 016061 LAB SERVICES 3/2022 342.00 42620 016062 LAB SERVICES 3/2022 66.00
42726 016060 LAB SERVICES 3/2022 408.00
Total: 816.00
74982 4/26/2022 003167 CACEO 200020605 015911 WEBINAR 4/19/2022 - J GUERRERO 40.00 200020606 015911 AVERT COURSE 5/23/2022 - J GUERRE 65.00 200020607 015911 WEBINAR 5/26/2022 - J GUERRERO 40.00
200020608 015911 WEBINAR 6/7/2022 - J GUERRERO 25.00
200020609 015911 WEBINAR 6/21/2022 - J GUERRERO 60.00
Total : 230.00
74983 4/26/2022 005584 CALCLEAN INC CP0019-49 016092 HYDROCARBON CLEANUP/PLUME #6 495.00 Total: 495.00
74984 4/26/2022 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE CEQA2203-001 ADMIN - CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIE 600.00 Total : 600.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 74985 4/26/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES 02-006000-04 016094 COLLECTION ACCOUNTS 23.03 Total: 23.03
74986 4/26/2022 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER FEB 2022 016095 PARKING CITATIONS 2/222 241.50 Total : 241.50
74987 4/26/2022 004986 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TL0000015916 016096 WHOBSONWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJI 303,000.00 Total : 303,000.00
74988 4/26/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000121212 016097 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 4/1-4/30/2022 257.65 000121386 016098 DISPOSAL SERVICES/PW YARD 3/1-3/3 295.47 Total: 553.12
74989 4/26/2022 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 18790 016042 CONCRETE 591.77 Total: 591.77
74990 4/26/2022 006121 CROSS, DENNIS BSKTBLL2022 016078 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL - REFEREE 440.00 Total: 440.00
74991 4/26/2022 003026 CROWE, JONATHAN BSKTBLL2022 016079 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL - REFEREE/CO 732.00 Total: 732.00
74992 4/26/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0641386 014378 WATER SERVICE/WTP 4/23-5/20/2022 80.75 Total: 80.75
74993 4/26/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 16788 016080 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,519.75 16790 016099 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 598.48
55040 015953 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.67
55044 016100 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 480.00
55061 016056 PARTS/SUPPLIES 80.26
Total : 2,714.16
74994 4/26/2022 007856 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12022-0562 015986 PARTS/SUPPLIES 982.25 Total: 982.25
74995 4/26/2022 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 22819-99 015787 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 5.26 63019-99 015787 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4.50
73120-99 015787 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 124.90
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 74995 4/26/2022 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC (Continued) 9515686-02 015787 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 331.78
9515796-00 015787 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,728.94
Total : 4,195.38
74996 4/26/2022 006120 DANIELS, TERRY BSKTBLL2022 016081 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL - REFEREE 440.00 Total: 440.00
74997 4/26/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC 135648 016101 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 2/20: 133.30 135981 016101 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 2/2022 589.75
Total: 723.05
74998 4/26/2022 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2203057 016102 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 1,932.28 Total: 1,932.28
74999 4/26/2022 006654 DE LA O, ANDRES 041222 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
75000 4/26/2022 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 76110197 014414 CONTRACT #25563258 505.52 Total: 505.52
75001 4/26/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 572116 016103 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 3/2022 2,559.00 572315 016103 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 3/2022 96.00
Total: 2,655.00
75002 4/26/2022 000704 DESERT VIEW MEDICAL 1533 016104 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,265.00 Total : 1,265.00
75003 4/26/2022 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 015973 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 79.60 Total: 79.60
75004 4/26/2022 000016 ES BABCOCK & SONS INC CD20518-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 17.85 CD20520-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CD20521-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 78.75
CD20940-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CD21428-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CD21429-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CD21430-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75004 4/26/2022 000016 E S BABCOCK & SONS INC (Continued) CD21558-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 445.44
CD21559-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 319.24
CD21642-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 165.65
SINV103694 014376 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00
Total : 1,259.58
75005 4/26/2022 000547 ESGIL, LLC 75426 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 12/2021 20,181.38 76875 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 2/2022 21,367.39
Total: 41,548.77
75006 4/26/2022 003222 EVIDENT, INC 189169A 015891 SUPPLIES 237.77 Total: 237.77
75007 4/26/2022 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 7909 015988 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 718.51 Total: 718.51
75008 4/26/2022 000115 FEDEX 772513172 016105 EXPRESS SHIPPING 25.85 Total: 25.85
75009 4/26/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 016106 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 4/ 109.45 7609229375 016110 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 4/1: 104.41 9091590013 016109 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 6,771.53 9091590039 016107 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 4/7-5/6/2022 362.70 9091590042 016108 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLWELLS 4/1-41 2,086.04 Total : 9,434.13
75010 4/26/2022 000869 GRAINGER 9277956125 015983 PARTS/SUPPLIES 205.30 9281164252 016000 PARTS/SUPPLIES 163.91
Total : 369.21
75011 4/26/2022 006361 HAMBLEN, PHILLIP 042022 016082 REIMBURSEMENT - CDL RENEWAL PH 60.00 Total : 60.00
75012 4/26/2022 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC ESCP-4 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - EDE 9,600.00 TPFI-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - TOV 4,000.00
Total : 13,600.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75013 4/26/2022 007885 HERNANDEZ, MICHELLE 040822 015997 REFUND - MOTHER/SON DANCE 25.00 Total : 25.00
75014 4/26/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC G58151 015920 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.13 G70288 015992 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 12.43
G73364 015996 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4.86
G76861 016004 PARTS/SUPPLIES 559.39
G79120 016059 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 23.99
T32151 015946 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.20
Total : 624.00
75015 4/26/2022 000463 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 3330822 015971 MEMBER RENEWAL - CITY OF BLYTHE 145.00 Total: 145.00
75016 4/26/2022 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO 72104 ADJUSTMENT -0.01 P35522 016050 PARTS/SUPPLIES 977.18
Total: 977.17
75017 4/26/2022 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9008499382 016111 ACCT 1165535 3/1-3/31/2022 244.58 Total : 244.58
75018 4/26/2022 002150 LAW OFFICES OF JONES & MAYER 109190 016112 LEGAL SERVICES 3/2022 8,691.64 Total : 8,691.64
75019 4/26/2022 003631 MALLETT & SONS TRUCKING INC. B22-040401 015935 DRY DIGESTED SLUDGE REMOVAL 5,341.77 Total: 5,341.77
75020 4/26/2022 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN MAR 2022 016113 INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2022 1,062.50 Total : 1,062.50
75021 4/26/2022 007666 OAKVIEW CONSTRUCTOR INC B2109-041 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT BALANCE REFI 9,428.31 Total : 9,428.31
75022 4/26/2022 007728 ONWARD ENGINEERING 6270 015998 LOVEKIN/BARNARD IMPROVEMENT PF 1,796.25 Total : 1,796.25
75023 4/26/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 042622 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 347.38 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75023 4/26/2022 000039 000039 PETTY CASH (Continued) Total: 347.38 75024 4/26/2022 006410 PREMIER HEALTH PARTNERS INC 607 853370 016114 WC CLAIM 571.01 Total: 571.01
75025 4/26/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 24190718 015929 SUPPLIES 960.02 24191936 015993 SUPPLIES 207.69
24218023 015929 SUPPLIES 66.35
24285660 015901 SUPPLIES 318.90
24319001 015950 SUPPLIES 251.18
24411308 015976 SUPPLIES 29.35
24556056 016003 SUPPLIES 328.44
Total : 2,161.93
75026 4/26/2022 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 16431 015994 AVA TOWING SERVICES 700.00 Total: 700.00
75027 4/26/2022 004495 REYNOLDS, TERRY 042222 016088 REIMBURSEMENT - CDL PHYSICAL 60.00 Total: 60.00
75028 4/26/2022 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK 040722 RECORDING FEE 50.00 Total : 50.00
75029 4/26/2022 007883 SIGNAL ENERGY B2111-033 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT BALANCE REFI 850.05 Total: 850.05
75030 4/26/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 051488 015895 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 473.71 404122 015972 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 260.74
721033 015991 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 211.60
998255 015990 SUPPLIES 498.93
Total : 1,444.98
75031 4/26/2022 007886 SMG TOURISM STRATEGY, INC 040722 015999 OUTLOOK CONFERENCE 5,000.00 Total : 5,000.00
75032 4/26/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-2336 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 566.47 1-2493 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 565.57
1-GS2033 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 611.65
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO * Description/Account Amount 75032 4/26/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-GS2034 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 50.35
1-GS2165 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 16.35
1-GS2190 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 151.01
1-GS2193 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 400.92
1-GS2347 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 73.09
1-GS2542 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 68.85
1-GS2545 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 90.88
1-GS2552 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 274.99
1-GS2711 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 54.32
1-GS2746 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 28.00
Total: 2,952.45
75033 4/26/2022 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 2581867 016119 COLLECTION SERVICES 3/1-3/31/2022 56.65 Total: 56.65
75034 4/26/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 940739 015974 PARTS/SUPPLIES 873.47 942088 016007 PARTS/SUPPLIES 419.23
945116 016121 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,786.04
945160 015824 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,019.97
946843 015995 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.41
954570 016121 PARTS/SUPPLIES 149.62
Total: 5,254.74
75035 4/26/2022 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9904160861 016122 WIRELESS SERVICE 3/14-4/13/2022 711.38 9904160862 016124 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS: 76.02
9904160863 016123 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 3/14-4/13/2022 162.00 Total : 949.40
75036 4/26/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29345 015944 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 459.80 015944
Total : 459.80
75037 5/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016777698 HEALTH BENEFITS - ELECTED 5/2022 2,596.59 Total : 2,596.59
75038 5/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016777695 HEALTH BENEFITS - ALL EMPLOYEES! 93,708.51 Page:
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04/28/2022 8:05:38AM City of Blythe
Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE UTILITY BILLING REFUND WARRANTS NUMBERED 75040-75048 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,134.88 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 MAY 10, 2022.
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CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75040 4/26/2022 007893 GRANT JR, GENE A Ref000210052 UB Refund Cst #025360 68.83 Total : 68.83
75041 4/26/2022 007891 MANCILLA, ORLANDO Ref000210050 UB Refund Cst #024925 98.62 Total : 98.62
75042 4/26/2022 007227 MEFFORD, KAREN Ref000210053 UB Refund Cst #025744 322.15 Total: 322.15
75043 4/26/2022 007889 RAMOS, RAUL Ref000210048 UB Refund Cst #024335 58.49 Total : 58.49
75044 4/26/2022 005447 ROTEMAN, JERRY & BARBARA Ref000210046 UB Refund Cst #004208 124.80 Total : 124.80
75045 4/26/2022 007887 SUPER 8 MOTEL Ref000210045 UB Refund Cst #000971 161.91 Total : 161.91
75046 4/26/2022 007888 VALENCIA, JULIO Ref000210047 UB Refund Cst #023896 120.98 Total : 120.98
75047 4/26/2022 007892 WEEKS, STEPHEN Ref000210051 UB Refund Cst #025221 75.68 Total: 75.68
75048 4/26/2022 007890 YOUNG, SHAD Ref000210049 UB Refund Cst #024790 103.42 Total: 103.42
9 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,134.88
9 Vouchers In this report Total vouchers : 1,134.88
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor. Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75081 5/10/2022 000991 000991 USA BLUEBOOK (Continued) Total : 1,379.72 33 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 154,064.91 33 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 154,064.91

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 75049-75081
IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,064.91 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 MAY 10, 2022.

C'hist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO * Description/Account Amount 75049 5/10/2022 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE APRIL 2022 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 4/20 33,966.00 Total: 33,966.00
75050 5/10/2022 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 76143701 014416 CONTRACT #25559071 5/1-5/31/2022 317.66 Total : 317.66
75051 5/10/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC G76031 016148 PARTS/SUPPLIES 97.86 G76305 016006 PARTS/SUPPLIES 13.03
G77890 015952 PARTS/SUPPLIES 62.16
G79886 016055 PARTS/SUPPLIES р 182.57
G82416 016055 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 6.07
G83047 016130 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.07
G83891 016128 PARTS/SUPPLIES 50.50
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G84295 016143 PARTS/SUPPLIES р 91.28
G89226 016151 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 559.39
T33226 016071 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 48.88
T35224 016055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.77
T35292 016130 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1.89
Total : 1,123.47
75052 5/10/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 1742749 016058 SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -20.98 1742754 016058 SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -25.87
1746806 016126 SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -15.00
24510069 016147 SUPPLIES 195.78
24652367 016058 SUPPLIES 25.87
24681520 016058 SUPPLIES 20.98
24744800 016058 SUPPLIES 80.44
24779320 016126 SUPPLIES 81.31
24810292 016126 SUPPLIES 15.00
Total: 357.53
75053 5/10/2022 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 6312 016051 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 210.00 6338 016164 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 394.82
Total : 604.82
75054 5/10/2022 005178 ALFARO, EVELYN ZPM1/2022 016137 ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR 4/2022 275.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75054 5/10/2022 005178 005178 ALFARO, EVELYN (Continued) Total: 275.00 75055 5/10/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1HYRQD1JJNXC 016087 PARTS/SUPPLIES 117.40 1PYRN3WGFTHV 015981 PARTS/SUPPLIES 135.91
1RHYFDKRHYPL 015934 PARTS/SUPPLIES 116.62
1RN6FT4MGQ9R 016074 PARTS/SUPPLIES 140.56
1RWDKT9NR1WY 016149 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.68
1T3PMCRVXGCW 016001 PARTS/SUPPLIES 276.20
1W9FHFFLGYGL 016011 PARTS/SUPPLIES 46.65
1XJX6KJ4HKRN 015772 PARTS/SUPPLIES 192.45
1YMCCD33XWNN 015934 PARTS/SUPPLIES 194.61
Total : 1,254.08
75056 5/10/2022 004729 ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT/SVCS INC 14230 015792 ANIMAL CONTROL SUPPLIES 3,206.30 Total: 3,206.30
75057 5/10/2022 006873 ARAMARK 588000462684 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 312.04 Total : 312.04
75058 5/10/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 52283CL 015265 FUEL. - CITY VEHICLES 744.44 Total: 744.44
75059 5/10/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR91687 014375 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT #CN10665- 80.90 Total : 80.90
75060 5/10/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED APRIL 2022 016144 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 4/2022 75,837.15 Total: 75,837.15
75061 5/10/2022 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 18810 016136 BASE MATERIAL 3,483.41 Total : 3,483.41
75062 5/10/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0641384 016157 WATER SERVICE/BFD 4/23-5/20/2022 61.50 Total: 61.50
75063 5/10/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55041 016089 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,761.00 55057 016125 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 104.65
Total: 1,865.65
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75064 5/10/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-190705 016090 PARTS/SUPPLIES 452.80 Total: 452.80
75065 5/10/2022 003615 DAMON CONSULTING SERVICE BL2203 016073 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 783.93 Total: 783.93
75066 5/10/2022 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 9516059-00 015849 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,263.94 Total: 1,263.94
75067 5/10/2022 000016 E S BABCOCK & SONS INC CD20221-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25 CD21764-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 63.00
CD21765-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CD21809-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
CE20202-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 59.96
CE20220-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 78.75
CE20225-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CE20264-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 739.41
Total: 1,259.40
75068 5/10/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPWK0531701 015097 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,610.45 EPWK0532918 015097 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5,500.05 Total: 8,110.50
75069 5/10/2022 000547 ESGIL, LLC 76389 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 1/2022 7,145.87 Total: 7,145.87
75070 5/10/2022 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9309486125 016008 PARTS/SUPPLIES 454.67 016008
Total: 454.67
75071 5/10/2022 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 051622 016155 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/16-5/17/2022 30.00 Total : 30.00
75072 5/10/2022 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 203875 014970 GASOLINE/OIL - EQUIPMENT 309.43 205338 014970 GASOLINE/OIL - EQUIPMENT 942.76
Total : 1,252.19
75073 5/10/2022 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 100 014370 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 4/2022 1,825.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75073 5/10/2022 003606 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO (Continued) Total : 1,825.00 75074 5/10/2022 006511 SHAWN COPELAND ELECTRIC 1673 016140 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00 Total : 120.00
75075 5/10/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 831455 016127 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 154.82 Total : 154.82
75076 5/10/2022 005176 SPARKLETTS 15381711 014379 BULK DRINKING WATERNWTP 63.52 9470757 014379 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 62.42
Total : 125.94
75077 5/10/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-GS2810 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 16.35 1-GS2817 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 58.81
1-GS2854 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-GS2866 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-GS2885 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 10.00
1-GS3188 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-GS3200 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 905.83
1-GS3214 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 1,870.66
1-GS3264 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 567.67
1-GS3329 014380 TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 18.00
Total: 3,501.32
75078 5/10/2022 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 076816 016067 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 6/2022 1,741.64 076820 014421 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/FIRE DEPT. 697.68
Total: 2,439.32
75079 5/10/2022 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 496038 016142 PARTS/SUPPLIES 201.19 Total: 201.19
75080 5/10/2022 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 420220061 014373 DIG ALERT TICKETS 4/2022 74.35 Total: 74.35
75081 5/10/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 958417 016121 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,078.69 960098 015995 PARTS/SUPPLIES 57.65
964585 015995 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 243.38
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 03/18/2022 to 03/31/2022
Payday 04/08/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52840 to 52859, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52854 to 52914 in the amount of $264,794.24 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 May 10th, 2022.

Chist Ches
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/01/2022 to 04/14/2022
Payday 04/22/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52860 to 52878, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52915 to 52973 in the amount of $248,990.26 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 May 10%, 2022.
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Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/01/2022 to 04/30/2022
Payday 05/05/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52879 to 52884, and direct deposits warrants numbered 52974 to 53080 in the amount of $71,562.00 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 May 10th, 2022.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
April 12, 2022
The April 12, 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.

PROCLAMATION:

April is DMV/Donate Life Month.

PRESENTATION:

Recognizing the Palo Verde High School Varsity Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Band and Cheer Teams for their Outstanding Achievements. Mayor Reynolds stated we are here tonight to recognize another CIF Championship Team. Mayor Reynolds invited the Coaches up to introduce their teams.

The Girls Basketball Team, and CIF Champions thanked the City for their support.

In the first time in the girls' soccer program history, we had 5 seniors receive athletic scholarships to play for Antelope Valley. Recently we were awarded the all-academic team for the CIF San Diego Section and won the Mission Federal Credit Union Award. Its an award for outstanding overall GPA for the entire team. Our soccer team had the highest GPA out of the whole San Diego Section. Carla Godinez was selected as the Scholar Athlete Captain with a 4.7 GPA average.
gents as and a he haD or than hat put it to heat, pot it to hear rene had two first team and two second team student athletes. Brock Peterson and Josiah Green were first team with Joshua Perez and Justin Guere second team. The Boys Varsity Basketball Team won all-academic team honors. Emanuel Niesu was the top scholar athlete for Basketball and Brock Peterson was the top scholar athlete for Soccer.

Ian John, Boys wrestling coach stated this year was tough due to COVID, we lost half our season. Griff Callaghan qualified for CIF and was two matches away from going to State.

Councilman Rodriguez congratulated the students. Thank you for representing Palo Verde as well as you have. I can't remember a year when so many teams did so well. It's a credit to the coach, students and the parents who support them.
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Councilman Burton said you make me proud continually. Remember Green and Gold and keep making that progress. We will see you back next year.

Councilman Halby stated it's a job well done and want to give extra credit to the scholar athletes.

Keep those grades up and I hope to see you here next year.

Councilman DeConinck said its great to see kids represent Blythe. It's amazing to see what comes out of Blythe. You have done an outstanding job. Blythe is proud of you.

Mayor Reynolds stated you make me proud. I bleed Green and Gold. These young athletes work very hard to make us proud. I hope to see all of you back here. To the Seniors, you can come back and coach.

Palo Verde College and Employment Development Department's 6th Annual Job Fair. Artemisa Lujano and Lourdes Aguayo invited employers and the Community to the 6th Annual Job Fair on May 3rd
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.

4. 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, April 8, 2022.

Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 4/12/2022, warrants numbered 74803 through 74888 in the amount of $465,454.74; 4/12/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 74889 through 74893 in the amount of $821.06 and 4/12/2022, warrants numbered 74894 through 74953 in the amount of $344,953.52.

6. Approval of the Payroll Revister.

Recommendation: Approve 4/12/2022, warrants numbered 52797 through 52815 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52627 through 52686 in the amount of $248,289.43; 4/12/2022, warrants numbered 52816 through 52833 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52687 through 52746 in the amount of $242,736.15 and 4/12/2022, warrants numbered 52834 through 52839 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 52747 through 52853 in the amount of $90,490.15.

7. Minutes of the March 8, 2022 City Council Meeting.

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

8. City of Blythe Permits issued for the Month of March 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for March 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for March 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. Quality of Life Pilot Program Statisties since January 28, 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Quality-of-Life Pilot Program Report.

12. Acceptance of Work- WWTP Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Accept the work performed by H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. DBA H&R Underground and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. It is further recommended Council authorize the release of retention -24-
payments and project bonds once appropriate.

13. Acceptance of Work- WWTP Sink Hole Spot Repairs Project.

Recommendation: Accept the work performed by H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. DBA H&R Underground and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. It is further recommended Council authorize the release of retention payments and project bonds once appropriate.

14. Surplus Firearms Trade-in.

Recommendation: Deem the attached list of firearms surplus property and authorize a trade-in with Arms Unlimited for store credit at current market value.

15. Donation of Ballistic Vests and Helmets.

Recommendation: Ratify the donation of the attached list of expired ballistic vests and helmets made to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Branch for Ukraine.

16. Investment Report for Third Quarter FY 2021/22.

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly investment report.

Councilman Halby asked Chief Dale to elaborate on the Quality-of-Life Program report.

Councilman Rodriguez has noticed less muscle car acceleration on Hobsonway. I think ticketing is having an effect. It's a good program.

Councilman Halby moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Categorical Exemption- TownePlace/Fairfield Inn Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the TownePlace/Fairfield Inn project is the proposed development of a three story, 110 room hotel on 2.04 acres located on the northeast corner of Wells and Willow Streets.

The site is presently vacant and consists of two parcels that will be merged into one. The eastern parcel has been paved and was previously used as a truck and recreational vehicle parking lot.

Surrounding land uses include hotels to the north and south, restaurants to the west and SCE service yard to the east. The City's General Plan land use and zoning classifications for this site is General Commercial which allows for the operation of a wide variety of retail businesses including hotels. Based upon information contained in the administrative record and review of CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Categorial Exemption as an Infill Development Project per State CEQS Guidelines 15332. The project has no conditions as defined in CEQA Guideline 15300.2 that would make it ineligible for the applicable categorical exemptions. The applicable criteria for exceptions from exemption for Classes 3,4,5,6 and 11 do not apply to the Class 32 In-Fill Development Project. There are no conditions that would render the proposed project ineligible for the Class 32 exemption.

Therefore, subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council adopt a Notice of Exemption for the TownePlace/Fairfield Inn and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

Councilman Halby asked how this will factor into our road project on Wells/Willow Street.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the PRC required them, along with the Puffzy project to partner with us, Holiday Inn Express and SCE. It will decrease the City's share of the project.

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motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Emergency Sewer Repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated as you are fully aware, on February 23, 2022, Council deemed the repair to the sewer line and manhole on Hobsonway at Lovekin Blvd. an emergency to expedite the repair work. The week of April 4* staff entered into an agreement with Radco in the amount of $179,795 to relocate the sewer line and manhole. Due to supply chain issues, materials are estimated te be 3 to e aired fre strel my menan ipate mati and say ill 22 )nce the sewer 1s repaired
reopened. As the repairs to the collapsed sewer line are ongoing, staff recommends by a 4/5 vote, determine there is a need to continue the emergency repairs.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved to continue the emergency repairs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

Housing Element Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated The Holt Group will present the process for the City's Housing Element Update.

Cynthia Mancha with the Holt Group stated the Housing Element is one of seven components of the General Plan. Part of the process is public input. I am here this evening to introduce what we have done to date and call on your input and participation. The Update will be reviewed and approved by HCD. It will help identify the goals, policies and programs needed to achieve housing for all segments of the community. 494 units were allocated for the City to achieve through the planning period of 2021-2029. The Housing Element will help achieve those units.

The numbers show a decline in population, but the true story is that the decline is due to the prison population and when factored out, we have an increase in population growing at a steady rate.

Mayor Reynolds asked of the 494, how many were multi-family and single-family dwellings.

Cynthia stated they are not allocated in that manner. What they tell us is that we need to allocate 82 unites for very low-income households, 71 for low-income households, 96 units for moderate income households, and 245 for above moderate-income households. The median income for the City is $45,000. From a housing perspective, it's at a higher threshold.

Mayor Reynolds stated we do not have enough designated housing for seniors.

The item was received and filed.

Ordinance No. 914-22, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.08 of the BMC relating to Claims Administration Procedures and Settlement Authority. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Chapter 3.08 of the Blythe Municipal Code established requirements for presenting claims and demands to the City. Chapter 3.08 has not been amended since its adoption in 1916. The proposed Ordinance repeals and replaces the Chapter 3.08 to formally delegate certain settlement authority to the Risk Manager and City Manager. This will streamline -26-
claims processing and will reduce the need for the City Council to consider modest settlements in closed session. This will bring the settlement authority in line with other signing authority limits of the City Manager. This also allows the City Manager to delegate modest settlement authority to PERMA, the City's claims administrator to allow early settlement opportunity to contain costs. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 914-22.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote. City Clerk Crecelius read the title of the Ordinance into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 914-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 3.08 (CLAIMS AND DEMANDS) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE)

OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES AND

SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
Blythe Police Department Security System Project Award. Police Chief Dale stated the current door lock system at the Blythe PD was installed in 1999. The company who installed and maintained the system has since gone out of business. The Department continued to use the system; programming keys as needed until the software finally failed. The Department now has a limited number of programed keys, with no way to obtain additional keys or restrict the access of existing keys. Replacing the access control system at the Police Department has been a priority for several years, but funding was not available. In the current budget, $100,000 was allocated to make improvements at the Police Department and to upgrade the card reader at City Hall.

Although the access control system is the priority, the camera system is also in need of replacement. Both projects were included in the RFP in hopes of doing both with the funding allocated. In January, staff released an Invitation for Proposal for the Project, including language to convert the existing door lock system to an access control system and the installation of indoor and outdoor security cameras. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held at on February 8, 2022 with six contractors in attendance. Two responsive and responsible bids were received from ASSI Security in the amount of one hundred fourteen thousand five hundred dollars and from Johnson Controls in the amount of one hundred twenty-four thousand one hundred twenty-seven dollars and sixty-nine cents. A third proposal received was deemed not responsive and was therefore not considered for the project. Due to the bids for the access control and camera system being over the allocated budget, staff decided to move forward with the access control system only at this time. The camera project will be re-bid as funding permits. Based on the bids received for the access control system, staff recommends awarding the project and an annual maintenance agreement to ASSI Security.

Councilman Halby would like to budget this for the next year. If they are coming out to do the doors, they can do the cameras too. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated once the action is in place, they would start the project. We believe we can get more competitive bids by bidding the camera project separately.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor DeConinck with a unanimous aye vote. -27-
Ordinance No. 915-22, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy Required by AB 481. Police Chief Dale stated Assembly Bill 481 became effective January 1, 2022. AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used by law enforcement agencies. AB 481 requires California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, long range acoustic devices, and flashbangs. Pursuant to AB 481, the military equipment use policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the City Council. Once adopted, AB 481 requires annual review and renewal of the ordinance, annual reporting on the military equipment identified in the policy, and an annual community engagement meeting regarding the annual report. The Police Department currently has included an armored vehicle and specialty firearms. The Department intends to seek approval for the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems and pepper ball carbines within the next six months. In addition to the City's equipment, the Policy provides that military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to Blythe must comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. The Policy also provides authorization for the Police Department to deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. It is recommended that the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 915-22.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote. City Clerk Crecelius read the title of the Ordinance into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 915-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENI PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481.

ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT:

Councilman Halby stated on the Consent Calendar there was an item for the donation of outdated Police Department equipment. The donation was to the CA Department of Emergency Services, but the items were forwarded to Ukraine to help the citizens there with the war.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Cecilia Velarde of 360 S. Solano asked Council if she could bond for the required on-site improvements for the parking lot, sidewalks and driveways at her cannabis cultivation project. I need help with funding for my project.

Leslie Jessop-Watkins congratulated the City on the Outlook Conference.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:19pm. -28-
Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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12:42:21PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2203-044 COM-ADD 221 WEST HOBSONWAY KAREN J. MEFFORD 21,000.00 1,402.36 1,402.36 4/28/2022 845132019 BLYTHE CONSTRUCTION CON
3/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodel - Merge with B2109-041 COM-ADD 1415 WEST HOBSONWAY CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUE: 4,000,000.00 29,251.89 29,251.89 4/7/2022 836180044 OAKVIEW CONSTRUCTORS IN
2372221 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Renovation
Total for: COM-ADD 4,021,000.00 30,654.25 30,654.25
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-025 188 LEE STREET GREGORIO ANTONIO AMAYA 2,500.00 122.00 122.00 4/26/2022 842060031 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
4/25/2022 ISSUED Permit Name UPGRADE
B2204-049 ELEC 520 EAST CHANSLORWAY GUILIN & ELMORE 1,500.00 122.00 122.00 4/28/2022 845180008 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
228/2022 FINALED Permit Name UPGRADE & RELOCATE
B2203-017 ELEC 831 YUCCA DRIVE EFRAIN & ANA FIGUEROA 34,000.00 279.86 279.86 4/14/2022 SOLAR 842220005 ILUM SOLAR
3/4/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
3/24/2022
B2203-029 ELEC 980 VISTA SUNRISE STREET JUAN M CAMACHO 23,100.00 317.13 317.13 4/1/2022 SOLAR 869372007 KUUBIX GLOBAL LLC
3/27/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2203-049 ELEC 491 SEVILLE LANE JOSEPH HERNANDEZ 31,000.00 255.84 255.84 4/14/2022 SOLAR 839066004 ILUM SOLAR
3/31/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
4/8/2022
B2203-050 ELEC 146 SOUTH BROADWAY DAVIDE Y CHOI LIVING TRUST 5,000.00 123.40 123.40 4/26/2022 848061008 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
41230222 ISSUED Permit Name LIGHT POLES & EV CHARGER
B2203-036 ELEC 441 NORTH SOLA AVENUE STEVE & WENHUA HUTCHINSI 42,255.00 301.25 301.25 4/13/2022 SOLAR 851022006 NATION ENERGY SERVICES
21/202 FINALED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
27/202
B2204-041 ELEC 1064 CATALINA DRIVE JULIA NIXON 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/26/2022 839033026 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
4123/2022 ISSUED Permit Name UPGRADE
B2204-013 ELEC 601 SEVILLE LANE ANTONIO BARRON 12,000.00 266.06 266.06 4/27/2022 SOLAR 839042019 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
/6/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
/25/202
Total for: ELEC 154,355.00 1,909.54 1,909.54
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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12:42:21PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
B2204-021 ENCROACHMENT 1781 EAST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 4/21/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
4/18/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WO#50153-5300582
B2204-016 ENCROACHMENT 10321 EAST VERNON AVENUE CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 4/21/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
4/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WO# 50153-5296745
B2203-030 ENCROACHMENT 1006 NORTH BROADWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 0.00 574.00 574.00 4/4/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS
3/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name TD1892612
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 1,716.00 1,716.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid FENCE 4841 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVE VERONICA & GEORG DEFRANI 20,500.00 442.19 442.19 BLOCK 833350011 ENRIQUEZ CONCRETE CONST
4/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK WALL.

B2204-003 FENCE 2634 COLORADO RIVER ROAL DAVID BIRMINGHAM 18,000.00 390.93 390.93 4/5/2022 BLOCK 833370052 K & M BUILDERS INC
21872022 ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK
B2204-047 FENCE 2610 COLORADO RIVER ROAL KEVIN & TRICIA SMITH 14,000.00 321.17 321.17 4/28/2022 BLOCK 833370047 LEE WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION
/26/202: ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK
/28/2021
Total for: FENCE 52,500.00 1,154.29 1,154.29
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2203-042 GARAGE 4801 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVI LADDIE & CATHLEEN BLAZEK 54,683.20 1,419.96 1,419.96 4/25/2022 833350007 OWNER
3/390222 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: GARAGE 54,683.20 1,419.96 1,419.96
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-019 MECH 736 MICHELLE STREET RIGOBERTO & SONYA PEREZ 7,800.00 122.00 122.00 4/14/2022 842172020 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INI
4/142022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2204-017 MECH 689 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE : IRMA & ARNULFO CABRALES 7,300.00 122.00 122.00 4/14/2022 842041040 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INI
2/12/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2204-032 MECH 481 SOUTH SECOND STREET RIVAS & HERNANDEZ 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 848141019 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
2/212022 ISSUED Permit Name 3.5 ton gas package
B2204-033 MECH 151 WEST CHAPPARAL DRIVE SALVADOR & MARIA SEPULVE 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 842144014 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
47212022 ISSUED Permit Name 4 ton gas package
PERM133
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For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
B2204-034 MECH 351 SOUTH FIFTH STREET ROBERTA F WHITSON 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 848173006 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
421/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 3 ton gas package
B2204-035 MECH 341 NORTH SOLA AVENUE LATHAN & ANTONIA WILLIAN 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 851022016 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
4/31/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 4 ton gas package
B2204-036 MECH 781 LAWRENCE AVENUE MARIO & ROSEMARY HERNAN 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 842211003 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTH
21/20 ISSUED Permit Name 3.5 ton split system
21/20
B2204-018 MECH 460 GLIDER COURT FRED & SHARON BARNES 10,500.00 122.00 122.00 4/14/2022 842032017 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INI
4122022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2204-038 MECH 380 NORTH THIRD STREET CHRISTINA M AVALOS 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 845180041 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
4/21/202: ISSUED Permit Name 3.5 ton heat pump package
4/21/2022
B2204-037 MECH 1318 WEST MICHIGAN STREET JUAN GARCIA 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 4/21/2022 836153003 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
4731/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 4 ton gas package
Total for: MECH 46,600.00 1,220.00 1,220.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-010 OTHER 378 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE JAYSON LUSK 1,000.00 79.50 79.50 4/12/2022 845040035 LUSK PLUMBING
1/122022 ISSUED Permit Name Drywall Replacement
B2202-002 OTHER 380 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE CAPT JACOB E BAKER POST 25 24,000.00 931.36 931.36 4/19/2022 845040033 KOPCO SERVICES LLC
2042222 ISSUED Permit Name TOWER MODIFICATIONS
B2204-024 OTHER 470 PARKER PLACE DANNY L SMITH 15,000.00 513.59 513.59 4/19/2022 842026012 SELF
4/192022 ISSUED Permit Name REPAIR OF WATER DAMAGE
B2204-014 OTHER 101 SOUTH COMMERCIAL STF HECTOR GOMEZ 1,600.00 125.34 125.34 4/28/2022 848024027 OWNER
13/20 ISSUED Permit Name Remove southeast window
25/20
B2204-040 OTHER 635 WEST RICE STREET SRE BLYTHE 1 LLC 0.00 121.00 121.00 4/22/2022 848022030 AFC
4222022 ISSUED Permit Name Inspection of existing Elec & Gas B2204-045 OTHER 1700 block WEST HOBSONWAY RED RIVER LAND COMPANY 500.00 78.00 78.00 4/26/2022 836100007 LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR I
/26/202 ISSUED Permit Name BILLBOARD DEMO
/26/202
Total for: OTHER 42,100.00 1,848.79 1,848.79
Permit No./Issued
Apolied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PERMI33
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For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
B2203-045 PATIO 282 EUNICE CIRCLE MONY MATHEW 4,894.72 391.17 391.17 4/6/2022 842192009 TOM STEPHENSON CONSTRUC
3/3/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2203-039 PATIO 575 GATEWAY STREET TERESA SMITH 13,039.84 $11.73 511.73 4/6/2022 869431010 OWNER
3/3/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: PATIO 17,934.56 902.90 902.90
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-002 PLUMB 890 EAST HOBSONWAY BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 4,870.00 96.00 96.00 4/6/2022 BACKFLOW 854020017 CRECELIUS INC
11312022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2204-007 PLUMB 2881 WEST HOBSONWAY COLORADO RIVER HOLDINGS 700.00 122.00 122.00 4/15/2022 SEWER 824160005 DOUG BROWNE
2/732022 ISSUED, Permit Name Sewer Line Repair
B2203-025 PLUMB 364 NORTH BROADWAY JORGE & CORINA ARVIZU 991.00 36.00 36.00 4/6/2022 WATER HEATER 845071003 CRECELIUS INC
3/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2203-032 PLUMB 285 WEST CHANSLORWAY MMS CHANSLOR LLC 991.00 36.00 36.00 4/6/2022 WATER HEATER 842070004 CRECELIUS INC
3/18/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 7,552.00 290.00 290.00
Permit No./Issued
Apnlied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-030 RERF 681 HOLLEY LANE LANCE & MELISSA DARLAND 12,000.00 259.73 259.73 4/20/2022 TEAR OFF 842021019 SELF
4202022 ISSUED Permit Name New roof/tear off
B2204-046 RERF 565 BELL LANE MICHAEL. & ROSALIA VILLA 8,000.00 191.53 191.53 4/27/2022 TEAR OFF 869362005 OWNER
/27/202: ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
/27/202:

Total for: RERF 20,000.00 451.26 451.26
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Paid B2203-037 RES-ADD 165 NORTH THIRD STREET STEVEN NELSON 33,004.00 1,163.03 1,163.03 4/5/2022 845153025 OWNER
3/23/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Enclose Front & Rear Patios for 4/4/2022
Total for: RES-ADD 33,004.00 1,163.03 1,163.03
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PFRM137
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12:42:21PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
RC2201-002 RIVCOUNTY 18151 JONES ROAD JASON NORBERT BARCIA 22,000.00 1,290.58 1,107.58 4/7/2022 875030033 MS CONSTRUCTION
35297022 RCVD REVISIONS Permit Name Enclose carport for living space RC2203-002 RIVCOUNTY 17710 NICHOLS ROAD MARIO RIVERA 7,500.00 212.90 212.90 4/5/2022 824072006 MS CONSTRUCTION
24/202 ISSUED Permit Name Replace exist 200 amp w/New
/30/202
RC2204-001 RIVCOUNTY 18581 BLYTHE WAY KATHIE A BYRON 9,950.00 180.30 180.30 4/4/2022 TEAR OFF 879300006 MS CONSTRUCTION
ISSUED Permit Name Tear off
RC2204-002 RIVCOUNTY 19975 SOUTH INTAKE BOULE! BRIAN & JAMI WARD 1,000.00 294.40 294.40 4/21/2022 875040019 ON POINT ENGINEERING INC
4/14/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ELECTRICAL UPGRADE
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 40,450.00 1,978.18 1,795.18
47 Permits Issued from 4/1/2022 Thru 4/30/2022 Total Valuation: $4,490,178.76 Total Fees: $44,708.20
Total Fees Paid: $44,525.20
5/5/2022 City of Blythe
9:07:30AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG 5
COMPLAINT 1

DUMPING

GRAFFITI
TRASH
WATER 1
ZONING 5
Total Cases Opened: 15
Cases closed in April: 19
Remaining active cases: 473
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8:58:04AM Permits Finaled
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
Permit No. Iss/Finaled Type/Sub-Type Site Addr / Parcel No. / Applicant Lot & Block Tract & Subdivision BP2204-001 BURNPERMIT 2502 EAST HOBSONWAY
857160033 PERMIT 2022-065
BP2204-002 BURNPERMIT 1241 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE 1.86 acres
4/18/2022 836190003 PERMIT 2022-066
OWNER
BP2204-003 BURNPERMIT 251 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROF 17.23 acres 4/20/2022 833310016 PERMIT 2022-067

BLYTHE MARINA ESTATES
3 Permits Finaled from 4/1/2022 Thru 4/30/2022
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12:43:44PM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status ite Address/Parcel N Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2204-001 4/11/2022 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 20 SOUTH FIRST STREE SABOR A MI TIERRA Permit Name COMIDA, SANDWICHES, ETC 848141023 THE NURY CONSUELO SIERRA LIVIN Description:

L2204-002 4/12/2022 BUSINESSLICENS: FINALED 611 WEST HOBSONWAY LAN ROASALDANA Permit Name Beautician 845100012
Description:

L2204-003 APPLIED 52204002H LOVEN BOULEVARD WANCISCO & ROSA LANDEROS 842041024
Description:

L.2204-004 4126/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 945 EAST HOBSONWAY NANALOKA Permit Name 851065006 OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC
Description:
4 Permit Applications from 4/1/2022 Thru 4/30/2022
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9:29:52AM City of Blythe
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
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
MERG2204-001 PARCEL MERGER Merge w/854-040-029 RECORDED TOROLLO 4/7/2022
1426 EAST HOBSONWAY 4/19/2022
Comments:

MERG2204-002 PARCEL MERGER RECIEVED
PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE D 4/28/2022
141 SOUTH SECOND STREET
Comments:

TUP2204-001 TUP APPROVED
BYB HOLDINGS LLC 4/13/2022
824 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

VP2204-001 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
MASON LEWIS BURTON 4/11/2022
661 NORTH TENTH STREET
Comments:

ZV2204-001 ZONING VERIFICATION RECIEVED
ADAD LLC 4/5/2022
218 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022: 5 PLANNER NAME: JENNIFER AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
SP2204-001 SITE PLAN CAPITAL SUITES APARTMENTS IN REVIEW US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 4/21/2022
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

ZV2204-002 ZONING VERIFICATION COMPLETED
GRL PROPERTIES 2005 4/5/2022
410 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for JENNIFER AGUILAR For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022: 2 -36-
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9:29:52AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
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
G2204-001 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON DUMPSTER CLOSED
SAMPLE FAMILY TRUST A 4/4/2022
201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2204-002 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DONALD R WARD TRUST 4/5/2022
1900 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2204-003 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI IN BATHROOM CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/7/2022
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2204-004 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
US SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS CO LT 4/8/2022
200 BLOCK OF SOUTH MAIN ST
Comments:

G2204-005 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
WEN & STEPHANY WANG 4/13/2022
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2204-006 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DAVID LAMB & 4/13/2022
425 WEST CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2204-007 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
4/15/2022
890 E HOBSON WAY
Comments:

G2204-008 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/19/2022
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2204-009 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DONALD R WARD TRUST 4/20/2022
1900 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

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5/5/2022 City of Blythe Page 2
9:29:52AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022
G2204-010 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DONALD R WARD TRUST 4/20/2022
1900 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2204-011 GRAFFITI Graffiti on Catwalk CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/25/2022
Catwalk@ South 3rd Street & 1-10
Comments:

G2204-012 GRAFFITI Graffiti on Catwalk CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/25/2022
Catwalk @ South 3rd Street & I-10
Comments:

G2204-013 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DONALD R WARD TRUST 4/19/2022
1900 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2204-014 GRAFFITI Graffiti on Catwalk CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/26/2022
Catwalk@South 3rd Street & 1-10
Comments:

G2204-015 GRAFFITI Graffiti on Catwalk CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/27/2022
Catwalk @South 3rd Street & I-10
Comments:

G2204-016 GRAFFITI Graffiti on Catwalk CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/28/2022
Catwalk @ South 3rd Street & 1-10
Comments:

Total Projects for EMILIA NORIEGA For the Period 4/1/2022 thru 4/30/2022: 16 PRO115
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
April 2022
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 41
Structure 7
Vehicle Fire 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 4
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 5
Other 2
Total # of Incidents 60
Activity
Drills 5
Staff Meeting 1
Total Activities 6
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
0719 POLOS
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
April 2022
Incident Tota
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery 18
Grand Theft 4
Petty Theft 16
Shoplifting 17
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms 16
Trespassing 0
Prowlers 1
Public Intoxication 16
Alarm 67
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 9
AVA Vehicles Tows 1
Vehicle Red Tags 3
Documented Police Reports 186
Total Incidents 1631
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Obsolete Police Equipment Donation
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Council deem the attached list of badges and patches as surplus property and authorize staff to donate these items to the Palo Verde Historical Museum Society for display and preservation.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City of Blythe.

BACKGROUND: When City equipment is no longer in use by a department, or has met its useful life, Council must deem it surplus to dispose of the asset.

Over the last 40 years, Blythe Police Department badges and patches have been redesigned.

Old insignia has no use and is stored at the police department for safe keeping.

STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Police Department has several obsolete badges and patches that have no use. The Palo Verde Historical Museum has agreed to put a display in the museum which will document the history of The Blythe Police Department. Staff will work with museum staff to create a display that reflects the rich history of The City of Blythe and The Blythe Police Department. Staff requests approval from council to donate these items to the Palo Verde Historical Museum after they have been deemed surplus.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. List of items for surplus
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Attachment 1-Suplus Items

1. 12 miscellaneous police badges

2. 6 miscellaneous police patches
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ВІНИЗНЕР STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Surplus Equipment Trade In
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Council deem the attached list of police equipment/firearms as surplus property and authorize staff to trade in the equipment/firearms to Arms Unlimited for store credit at current market value. The store credit will be used to acquire new firearms, ammunition, and other firearm related equipment.

FISCAL IMPACT: $850.00 in store credit to purchase new firearms and related equipment.

BACKGROUND: When City equipment is no longer in use by a department, or has met its useful life, Council must deem it surplus to dispose of the asset. In the past, the Blythe Police Department has sold surplus firearms to one of the three local businesses certified and licensed by the State of California and Federal Agencies to sell firearms, ammunition and shooting supplies. However, due to the federal classification of the firearm being traded in, special federal licensing is required. None of the local businesses who sell firearms have this special licensing.

The obsolete police equipment on this inventory list was provided to three law enforcement supply companies and only Arms Unlimited offered to purchase the items.

STAFF REPORT: Currently, The Blythe Police Department has one Smith & Wesson AR 15 type rifle. Since acquiring new rifles recently, this rifle is no longer in service. The other police equipment listed has not been used is years nor is it safe for use. This rifle and other equipment can be legally transferred to a licensed police supply company for in store credit.

Staff contacted other police and firearms supply businesses and determined Arms Unlimited submitted the only responsive bid. Arms Unlimited will only sell the listed firearms to buyers meeting all Federal and State guidelines and waiting periods.

Store credit from Arms Unlimited will be exchanged for firearms, ammunition, and other firearms equipment, easing the burden on the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. List of items for surplus
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CHIEF

BLYT FE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 ****
Attachment 1-Suplus Items
Federal Lab 37mm gas gun
Mighty Midget Gas Grenade Launcher
Pepper Fogger CS-Tear Gas smoke generator
MSA antique gas mask
AT4 Rocket Launcher
Kilgore Inc Flare Gun
Smith & Wesson MP-15 Rifle SN 11767
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

KABLISHES STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Clean California Local Grant Program Award
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all agreements and documents related to the acceptance and administration of the Clean California Local Grant Program through the State of California Department of Transportation.

FISCAL IMPACT: $2.9 million in grant funding for improvements in the City of Blythe and PVVTA service territory.

BACKGROUND: The City, in partnership with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) submitted a joint grant application for $2.9 million in funding to make a number of improvements in the City and PVVTA service area. The grant proposal, entitled Beautify Blythe, sought funding to improve the existing conditions of several key city and transit facilities and bus stops across three underserved census trats. The proposal included a decorative wall, perimeter solar lighting, and public access restroom at the Public Works Yard and CNG Station, İandscaping access, walking paths and retrofitted solar lighting at Miller Park, an outdoor public community engagement space, iron fencing, decorative security fencing and solar lighting at the PVVTA Operations Facility and Main Street Park n' Ride facility and ADA accessible bus stop shelters with trash receptacles. The project also includes community engagement, community clean ups events and ribbon cutting events.

STAFF REPORT: The City, as the lead agency on the project, received notice of award in March. Staff began working on a list of items for grant awardees. To accept the award, staff needs authorization to execute the Restricted Grant Agreement with Caltrans and may have a need to execute other documents or agreements as required by Caltrans to complete this project.

ATTACHMENT: None
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КОЙНТА З ПІРТ

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the annual rate adjustments submitted by CR&R pursuant to Section 22.7.1 of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement FISCAL IMPACT: An increase to customers of 3.83% for sanitation service component of fees and 8.60% increase in the landfill component of fees.

BACKGROUND: On January 27, 2015, the City Council adopted the Second Amendment and Restatement to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between CR&R Incorporated and the City of Blythe. The Agreement subsequently went into effect on February 1, 2015. Section 22.7.1 of the Agreement states beginning July 1, 2015, and on each July 1s' thereafter, all rates set forth in Exhibit A, including all ancillary fees and charges, shall be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index "CPI", All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County Metropolitan area. Disposal and Waste processing shall be adjusted annually based on the CPI or the percentage increase in the per ton tipping fee established by the Riverside County Waste Management Department. All requests for rate adjustments shall be submitted to the City Manager for review and accuracy and the City Council shall approve the rate adjustments.

STAFF REPORT: City staff has reviewed the rate adjustments submitted by CR&R for completeness and accuracy. It is recommended Council approve the rate adjustments as submitted.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment as submitted by CR&R Inc. for FY 2022-2023
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Attachment: 1
CRAR
envionmental services
April 1, 2022
Ms. Mallory Sutterfield
Interim City Manager
City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Re: Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment Dear Mallory,
Pursuant to Section 22.7 of our current agreement to provide Solid Waste and Recycling Services to the City of Blythe, CR&R Incorporated respectfully submits the attached information which outlines our Annual Rate Adjustment request for fiscal year 2022-2023. As you may be aware, our current contract allows for annual adjustments to both the rates and the weightings which determine those rates. The attached rates are reflective of these changes for fiscal year 2022-2023
This correspondence, as well as the attached exhibits, outlines both the current and proposed rates for residential and commercial customers located within the City of Blythe. In reviewing the CPI data from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for December 2020 through December 2021, the CPI has increased by 3.83%. In addition, the County of Riverside will be increasing their Landfill Tipping Fee by 8.60% from $42.68 per ton to $46.35 per ton effective July 1, 2022. The new rate calculations for your city's rates are attached for your review.

Aş discussed in our rate adjustment letter last year, your 2021-2022 rates did not consider any potential rate adjustments that may be required as part of SB 1383 regulations; As you know, 5B 1383 regulations went into effect January 1, 2022 and they carry a significant amount of additional regulatory requirements with regards to the collection, reporting and processing of organic materials. The enclosed rates do not consider any SB 1383 costs for 2022-2023.

As you know, we have been working hard to seek County approval for a Direct Transfer Station Permit that would allow us to cost effectively move your organic materials for processing. We have finally made some strides in this regard recently, but we are still not quite there. There are still additional permits to attain, trucks to purchase, containers to purchase and lots of additional planning and reporting to set-up for the City. We will keep you posted on our progress in the coming months.

In the meantime, we will still need to complete a contract amendment to address SB 1383 requirements and we will also need to discuss rates as well. We hope to begin those discussions soon:
criwasteservices.com
the lace of a grooner generation al
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Attachment: 1
We appreciate the trust that you and your City have put in our company as we move forward in providing solid waste and recycling services.

Please let us know if you should have any questions.

Respectfully,
J. Alex Braicovich
Senior Regional Vice President
CR&R Incorporated
Co: Christa Elms, City of Blythe
Bill Higginbotham, CR&R
Chrystal Denning, CR&R
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CITY OF BLYTHE Page 1 of 4
CPI All Urban Consumers (Annual) New P78:5u Chan
CUURS49ASAO Index LA/OC 289.244 278.567
Landfill Adjustment 46.35 $ 42.68 8.60% * Provided by County Waste Management Dept Landfill Component
2022 PRICE ADJUSTMENT Previous Service Component Unit Previous Rate Rate Previous Proposed Net % Rate Contract Change Change Measure Rate Contract Change Change Change Rate Rate Change Standard service 90 gal 24,25 3.83% $0.70 per month 24.25 24.7% 8.60% $0.52 $1.22 24.25 $25.47 5.03% Additional 90 gal $9.65 75.3% 3.83% $0.28 per month $9.65 24.8% 8.60% $0.21 $0.49 $9.65 $10.14 5.08% Additional 90 gal- recycling $2.30 100.0% 3.83% $0.09 per month $2.30 0.00% 8.60% $0.00 $0.09 $2.30 $2.39 3.91% Residential China Sword ** $0.94 100.0% 0.00% $0.00 per month $0.94 0.00% 8.60% $0.00 $0.00 $0.94 $0.94 0.00% Total Standard Service Rate (90 gal) $25.19 $26.41
*includes franchise fee
Commercial 0 galon set $88.56 70.9% 3.83% $2.43 per month $89.56 29.11% 8.60% $2.24 $4.67 $89.56 $94.23 5.21%
Additional 90 gal commercial carts $29.63 70.9% 3.83% $0.81 per month $29.63 29.11% 8.60% $0.74 $1.55 $29.63 $31.18 5.23% Commercial Recycle 90 gallon (with bin service) $59.68 100.0% 3.83% $2.29 per month $2.29 $59.68 $61.97 3.84% Commercial 2 cubic yard bin
1 x week 72.0% 3.83% $3.29 per month $119.30 28.0% 8.60% $2.87 $6.16 $119.30 $125.46 5.16% 2 x week 72.0% 3.83% $6.59 per month $238.90 28.0% 8.60% $5.75 $12.34 $238.90 $251.24 5.17% 1 x week 72.0% 3.83% $4.94 per month $179.16 28.0% 8.60% $4.31 $9.25 $179.16 $188.41 5.16% 2 x week 72.0% 3.83% $8.28 per month $300.05 28.0% 8.60% $7.23 $15.51 $300.05 $315.56 5.17% 3 x week 72.0% 3.83% $11.61 per month $420.87 28.0% 8.60% $10.13 $21.74 $420.87 $442.61 5.17% 4 x week 72.0% 3.83% $14.95 per month $541.77 28.0% 8.60% $13.05 $28.00 $541.77 $569.77 5.17% 5 x week 72.0% 3.83% $18.29 per month $662.62 28.0% 8.60% $15.96 $34.25 $662.62 $696.87 5.17% 6 x week 72.0% 3.83% $21.62 per month $783.51 28.0% 8.60% $18.87 $40.49 $783.51 $824.00 5.17% 1 x week 72.0% 3.83% $6.59 per month $238.90 28.0% 8.60% $5.75 $12.34 $238.90 $251.24 5.17% 2x week 72.0% 3.83% $11.04 per month $399.99 28.0% 8.60% $9.63 $20.67 $399.99 $420.66 5.17% 3x week 72.0% 3.83% $15.49 per month $561.16 28.0% 8.60% $13.51 $29.00 $561.16 $590.16 5.17% 4 x week 72.0% 3.83% $19.93 per month $722.28 28.0% $17.39 $37.32 $722.28 $759.60 5.17% 5x week 72.0% 3.83% $24.38 per month $883.42 28.0% $21.27 $45.65 $883.42 $929.07 5.17% 6 x week 72.0% 3.83% $28.83 per month $1,044.55 28.0% 8.60% $25.15 $53.98 $1,044.55 $1,098.53 5.17% 1 x week 72.0% 3.83% $7.70 per month $278.87 28.0% 8.60% $6.72 $14.42 $278.87 $293.29 5.17% 2x week 72.0% 3.83% $15.12 per month $548.00 28.0% 8.60% $13.20 $28.32 $548.00 $576.32 5.17% 3 x week 72.0% 3.83% $20.50 per month $742.89 28.0% 8.60% $17,89 $38.39 $742.89 $781.28 5.17% 4 x week 72.0% 3.83% $25.45 per month $922.07 28.0% 8.60% $22.20 $47.65 $922.07 $969.72 5.17% 5 x week 72.0% 3.83% $30.15 per month $1,092.63 28.0% 8.60% $26.31 $56.46 $1,092.63 $1,149.09 5.17% 6 x week 72.0% 3.83% $34.86 per month $1,263.18 28.0% 8.60% $30.42 $65.28 $1,263.18 $1,328.46 5.17% 1 x week 100.0% 3.83% $4.63 per month $4.63 $120.77 $125.40 3.83% 2 x week 100.0% 3.83% $7.88 per month $7.88 $205.58 $213.44 3.83% 3 x week 100.0% 3.83% $11.29 per month $11.29 $294.52 $305.81 3.83% 4x week 100,0% 3.83% $13.86 per month $13.86 $361.54 $375.40 Attachment: 1 5 x week 3.83%
100.0% 3.83% $17.50 per month $17.50 $456.47 $473.97 3.83% 6 x week 100.0% 3.83% $21.13 per month $21.13 $551.41 $572.54 3.83% 1 x week 100.0% 3.83% $6.39 per month $6.39
2 x week $166.77 $173.16 3.83%
100.0% 3.83% $10.61 per month $10.61 $276.79 $287.40 3.83% 3x week 100.0% 3.83% $14.84 per month $14.84 $387.11 $401.95 3.83% 4 x week $483.67 100.0% 3.83% $18.54 per month $18.54 $483.67 $502.21 3.83% 5 x week $599.66 100.0% 3.83% $22.98 per month $22.98 $599.66 3.83% 6 x week 100.0% $622.64
$715.64 3.83% $27.43 per month $27.43 $715.64 $743.07 3.83%

Service Component Landill Component
2022 PRICE ADJUSTMENT Previous CPI Rate Unit. Previous Rate Rate Previous Proposed Net % Rate Contract Change Change Measure Rate Contract Change Change Change Rate Rate Change Additional Commercial Services
Extra Pick Up on Existing Trash Bin $107.74 100.0% 3.83% $4.13 per bin $4.13 $107.74 $111.87 3.83% Extra Pick Up on Existing Recycle Bin $B4.33 100.0% 3.83% $3.23 per bin $3.23 $84.33 $87.56 3.83% Cart New Account Set-Up Fee (Temp-Perm) $39.84 100.0% 3.83% $1.53 per account $1.53 $39.84 $41.37 3.84% Bin New Account Set-Up Fee (Temp-Perm) $58.55 100.0% 3.83% $2.24 per account $2.24 $58.55 $60.79 3.83% Commercial Overage Fee $65.60 100.0% 3.83% $2.51 per bin or cart $2.51 $65.60 $68.11 3.83% Recycle Bin Contamination Fee $63.23 100.0% 3.83% $2.42 per occurrence $2.42 $63.23 $65.65 3.83% Commercial Bin Delivery Fee (Temp-Perm) $76.14 100.0% 3.83% $2.92 per bin $2.92 $76.14 $79.06 3.84% Commercial Bin Removal Fee (Temp-Perm) $76.14 100.0% 3.83% $2.92 per bin $2.92 $76.14 $79.06 3.84% Commercial Cart Delivery Fee $64.40 100.0% 3.83% $2.47 per set of two carts $2.47 $64.40 $66.87 3.84% Commercial Cart Removal Fee $64.40 100.0% 3.83% $2.47 per set of two carts $2.47 $64.40 $66.87 3.84% Commercial Scout Service $52.71 100.0% 3.83% $2.02 per bin per month $2.02 $52.71 $54.73 3.83% Commercial Bin Relocation Fee $58.55 100.0% 3.83% $2.24 per bin per occurrence $2.24 $58.55 $60.79 3.83% Commercial Locking Bin $18.75 100.0% 3.83% $0.72 per bin per month $0.72 $18.75 $19.47 3.84% Replacement Lock or Key $17.57 100.0% 3.83% $0.67 each $0.67 $17.57 $18.24 3.81% Replacement of Stolen or Burned Bin $585.61 100.0% 3.83% $22.45 each bin $22.45 $585.61 $608.06 3.83% Commercial Bulky Item Fee $40.99 100.0% 3.83% $1.57 per item $1.57 $40.99 $42.56 3.83% Commercial Dellent our reval Fee $87.84 100.0% 3.83% $3.37 per bin $3.37 $87.84 $91.21 3.84% $64.40 100.0% 3.83% $2.47 per bin $2.47 $64.40 $66.87 3.84% Commercial Delinquent Account Re-instatement Fee $64.40 100.0% 3.83% $2.47 per bin $2.47 $64.40 $66.87 3.84% Commercial Bin Rollout Fees
0-20 Feet 100.0% 3.83% $0.00 no charge
21-36 Feet $11.70 100.0% 3.83% $0.45 per bin per month $0.45 $11.70 $12.15 3.85% 37-52 Feet $17.57 100.0% 3.83% $0.67 per bin per month $0.67 $17.57 $18.24 3.81% 53-68 Feet $23.43 100.0% 3.83% $0.90 per bin per month $0.90 $23.43 $24.33 3.84% 69-84 Feet $29.29 100.0% 3.83% $1.12 per bin per month $1.12 $29.29 $30.41 3.82% Greater Than 84 Feet $35.14 100.0% 3.83% $1.35 per bin per month $1.35 $35.14 $36.49 3.84% Rolloff Services
10-40 Cubic Yard Trash Rolloff Container $300.46 100.0% 3.83% $11.52 per haul + disposal cost $11.52 $300.46 $311.98 3.83% 10-40 Cubic Yard Recycle Rolloff Container $300.46 100.0% 3.83% $11.52 per haul $11.52 $300.46 $311.98 3.83% Rolloff Compactor Haul Fee $604.74 100.0% 3.83% $23.18 per haul + disposal cost $23.18 $604.74 $627.92 3.83% Rolloff Container Delivery Fee $89.50 100.0% 3.83% $3.43 per container $3.43 $89.50 $92.93 3.83% Rolloff New Account Set-Up Fee $58.55 100.0% 3.83% $2.24 per account $2.24 $58.55 $60.79 3.83% Rolloff False Run Fee $111.26 100.0% 3.83% $4.28 per container $4.26 $111.26 $115.52 3.83% 100.0% 3.83% $4.26 per container $4.26 $111.26 $115.52 3.83% Lolar Ricion Box Fee (on same Job sile 515120 100.0% 3.83% $5.94 $5.94 $155.00 $160.94 3.83% Additional Residential Services
Additional Cart Exchange (Over one per year) $18.75 100.0% 3.83% S0.72 per cart $0.72 $18.75 $19.47 3.84% Additional Cart Replacement (Over one per year) $18.75 100.0% 3.83% $0.72 per cart $0.72 $18.75 $19.47 3.84% Residential Bulky Item Fee (Over four per Calendar year) $26.94 100.0% 3.83% per item $1.03 $26.94 $27.97 3.82% Residential New Account Set-Up Fee $29.29 100.0% 3.83% $1.12 per account $1.12 $29.29 $30.41 3.82% Residential Mail-in Sharps Kit $117.07 100.0% 3.83% $4.49 per kit $4.49 $117.07 $121.56 3.84% Residential Compact Florescent Bulb Kit $65.60 100.0% 3.83% $2.51 per kit $2.51 $65.60 $68.11 3.83% Three Cubic Yard Clean Up Bin (Includes one service) $61.90 100.0% 3.83% $2.37 plus $2.00/Day after 7 days $2.37 $61.90 $64.27 3.83% Additional Dump on Two Cubic Yard Bin $61.90 100.0% 3.83% $2.37 per service $2.37 $61.90 $64.27 3.83% Four Cubic Yard Clean Up Bin (Includes one service) $82.52 100.0% 3.83% $3.16 plus $2.00/Day after 7 days $3.16 $82.52 $85.68 3.83% Additional Dump on Three Cubic Yard Bin $82.52 100.0% 3.83% $3.16 per service $3.16 $82.52 $85.68 3.83% Residential Bin Relocation Fee $58.55 100.0% 3.83% $2.24 per bin per occurrence $2.24 $58.55 $60.79 3.83% Residential Delinquent Account Cart Removal $58.55 100.0% 3.83% $2.24 per set $2.24 $58.55 $60.79 3.83% Attachment: 1 Residential Delinquent Account Cart Re-Instatement $58.55 100.0% 3.83% $2.24 per set $2.24 $58.55 $60.79 3.83% CFC Removal $52.71 100.0% 3.83% $2.02 per item $2.02 $52.71 $54.73 3.83% Burned Cart Replacement Fee (Residential or Commercial) $76.14 100.0% 3.83% $2.92 per cart $76.14 $2.92 $79.06 3.84%
Green waste Drop-Off (Landscapers/Business Only) $17.57 100.0% 3.83% $0.67 per pick-up load $0.67 $17.57 $18.24

3.81%
Street Sweeping
Other Associated Work $87.84 100.0% 3.83% $3.37 per hour (port-to-port) $3.37 $87.84 $91.21 3.84% Attachment: 1
Exhibit A
City of Blythe - Rate Schedule
Rates Effective 7/1/2022
Monthly
Service Rate
Standard service 90 gal $25.47
Residential China Sword $0.94
Total Standard Residential Rate $ 26.41
Additional 90 gal $10.14
Additional 90 gal- recycling $2.39
Commercal Cart Service
Commercial 90 gallon set $94.23
Additional 90 gal commercial carts $31.18
Commercial Recycle 90 gallon (with bin service) $61.97
Commercial 2 cubic yard bin
1 x week $125.46
2 x week $251.24
Commercial 3 cubic yard bin
1 x week $188.41
2x week $315.56
3 x week $442.61
4 x week $569.77
5 x week $696.87
6 x week $824.00
Commercial 4 cubic yard bin
I x week $251.24
2 x week $420.66
3 x week $590.16
4 x week $759.60
5 x week $929.07
6 x week $1,098.53
Commercial 6 cubic yard bin
1x week $293.29
2x week $576.32
3 x week $781.28
4 x week $969.72
$1,149.09
$1,328.46
Commercial 3 cubic yard recycling bin
1 x week $125.40
2 x week $213.44
$305.81
4 x week $375.40
5 x week $473.97
6x week $572.54
Commercial 4 cubic yard recycling bin
1 x week $173.16
2 x week $287.40
3 x week $401.95
4 x week $502.21
5 x week $622.64
6 x week $743.07

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Attachment: 1
Exhibit A
City of Blythe - Rate Schedule
Rates Effective 7/1/2022
Rolloff Services Per Haul
10-40 Cubic Yard Trash Rolloff Container $311.98
10-40 Cubic Yard Recycle Rolloff Container $311.98
Rolloff Compactor Haul Fee $627.92
Rolloff Container Delivery Fee $92.93
Rolloff New Account Set-Up Fee $60.79
Rolloff False Run Fee $115.52
Rolloff Relocation Box Fee (on same job site) $115.52
Load Rejection Fee $160.94
Additonal Commercial Services
Extra Pick Up on Existing Trash Bin $111.87
Extra Pick Up on Existing Recycle Bin $87.56
Cart New Account Set-Up Fee (Temp-Perm) $41.37
Bin New Account Set-Up Fee (Temp-Perm) $60.79
Commercial Overage Fee $68.11
Recycle Bin Contamination Fee $65.65
Commercial Bin Delivery Fee (Temp-Perm) $79.06
Commercial Bin Removal Fee (Temp-Perm) $79.06
Commercial Cart Delivery Fee $66.87
Commercial Cart Removal Fee $66.87
Commercial Scout Service $54.73
Commercial Bin Relocation Fee $60.79
Commercial Locking Bin $19.47
Replacement Lock or Key $18.24
Replacement of Stolen or Burned Bin $608.06
Commercial Bulky Item Fee $42.56
$91.21
Commercial Delinquent Account Removal Fee $66.87
Commercial Delinquent Account Re-instatement Fee $66.87 Commercial Bin Rollout Fees:
0-20 Feet No charge
21-36 Feet $12.15
37-52 Feet $18.24
53-68 Feet $24.33
69-84 Feet $30.41
Greater Than 84 Feet $36.49
Additional Residential Services
Additional Cart Exchange (Over one per year) $19.47
Additional Cart Replacement (Over one per year) $19.47
Residential Bulky Item Fee (Over four per Calendar year) $27.97 Residential New Account Set-Up Fee $30.41
Residential Mail-In Sharps Kit $121.56
Residential Compact Florescent Bulb Kit $68.11
Three Cubic Yard Clean Up Bin (Includes one service) $64.27 Additional Dump on Two Cubic Yard Bin $64.27
Four Cubic Yard Clean Up Bin (Includes one service) $85.68 Additional Dump on Three Cubic Yard Bin $85.68
Residential Bin Relocation Fee $60.79
Residential Delinquent Account Cart Removal $60.79
Residential Delinguent Account Cart Re-Instatement $60.79 $54.73
$79.06
$18.24
Other Associated Work $91.21

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U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2027 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommended Council take the following actions:

1. Adopt Blythe's Measure A Local Streets and Roads five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022-2027 as presented in Attachment A.

2. Approve for submission Blythe's Project Status Report for fiscal year 2021-2022 as presented in Attachment B.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Blythe's Maintenance of Efforts Certification Statement as presented in Attachment C.

4. Authorize Director of Finance to make minor amendments if necessary to the report as per Riverside County Transportation Commission's procedures for fiscal year 2022- 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated allocation of $969,000 in Measure A funds and an additional $198,391 in STIP Trade funds for fiscal year 2022-2023.

BACKGROUND: On November 5, 2002, the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) proposed, and voters approved the extension of a one-half percent local transaction and use tax referred to as "Measure A" for the purpose of funding transportation needs within the County of Riverside. The tax was approved to extend for a period of thirty (30) years. RCTC's Ordinance No. 02-001 provides for the imposition of the tax, the administration of the tax proceeds, and a county transportation expenditure plan that Blythe and other eligible entities within the County of Riverside must adhere to, to be eligible to receive their proportionate share of revenue.

STAFF REPORT: As per RCTC Ordinance No. 02-001 for the City of Blythe to receive its proportionate share of Measure A tax revenues it must annually meet the reporting requirements outlined within the ordinance which include:

1. Annual adoption and submission of the City's five (5) year Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Plan which identifies estimated funding available and use of those funds.

2. Annual submission of the City's Project Status Report which outlines the status of expenditures approved for the current fiscal year.

3. Certification of Maintenance of Effort (MOE) of which the City certifies it will maintain its required base year amount of no less than $170,000 of local funds towards transportation needs.

The proposed Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Plan begins with fiscal year 2022- 2023 and extends through fiscal year 2026-2027. The report is for a period of five (5) years and is amendable annually in the event Council makes project changes. The attached plan includes:
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1. Preventative maintenance - Slurry Sealing of nine (9) streets recently paved throughout the City for fiscal year 2022-2023.

2. Major street reconstruction - Defrain from 10" Avenue to 4* Avenue fiscal year 2023- 2024 and 2024-2025.

Upon Council's approval staff will remit required documents to RCTC by the deadline with a tentative Committee and Commission approval of June and July 2022. If approved the City will begin to see its 2022-2023 Measure A funding allocations in September of 2022.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. 2022-2027 Local Streets and Roads five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan B. 2021-2022 Project Status Report
C. Blythe Maintenance of Efforts Certification
D. RCTC Measure A Program Allocation Projections
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Attachment: A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2022/23
Agency: BLYTHE
Prepared by: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
Date: 4/26/2022
FY 2020/21 Audited Measure A Balance: $ 1,568,465
FY 2021/22 (Revised) Measure A Revenue: k 867,000
Less: FY 2021/22 Project Status Report expenses: (1.522,260) Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: 913.205
Estimated FY 2022/23 Measure A Allocation: 969,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2022/23 Projects: $ 1,882,205 Project Name / Limits Project Type Total Project Measure A Item No. Cost Funds
2022/23
Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material Pot hole repairs/street 125,000 $ 125,000 2023-01 maintenance $
(annual stock)
2023-02 Fog, Chip & Slurry Seal Preventive maintenance 750,000 551,609 2023-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive maintenance 25,000 25,000 2023-04 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead 77,500 77,500 2023-05
2023-06
2023-07
TOTAL $ 977,500 $ 779,109
Estimated FY2022/23 STIP Trade Balance (From 2022 STIP ($155,094) & 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP/CRRSAA ($43,297)): $ 198,391
Estimated Pia er ste rode Funds talence: 198,391
Project Type Total Project STIP Trade
Item No. Project Name / Limits Cost Funds
2022/23
2023-01 Fog, Chip & Slurry Seal Preventive maintenance $ 750,000 $ 198,391 TOTAL $ 750,000 198,391
FY 2022-23

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Attachment: A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2023/24
Agency: BLYTHE
Prepared by: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
Date: 4/26/2022
Attachment: A
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $ 1.103,096
Estimated FY 2023/24 Measure A Allocation: 988,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2023/24 Projects: $ 2,091,096 Project Type Total Project Measure A
Item No. Project Name / Limits
Cost Funds
2023/24
2024-01 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material Pot hole repairs/street $ 125,000 125,000 (annual stock) maintenance 1$
Preventive 150,000
2024-02 Fog, Chip & Slurry Seal maintenance 150,000
Preventive 25,000 25,000
2024-03 Outside Equipment Rental maintenance
Administrative 79,000 79,000
2024-04 Administrative Overhead Overhead
2024-05 Defrain from 10th Ave to 4th Ave Major Reconstruction 1,800,000 800,000 2024-06
TOTAL $ 2,179,000$1,179,000
FY 2023-24

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Attachment: A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2024-25
Agency: BLYTHE
Prepared by: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
Date: 4/26/2022
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $ 912,096
Estimated FY 2024-25 Measure A Allocation: 1,008,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2024-25 Projects: $ 1,920,096 Total Project Measure A
Item No. Project Name / Limits Project Type Cost Funds
2024/25
Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material Pot hole repairs/street 125,000 125,000 2025-01 $ $
(annual stock) maintenance
2025-02 Fog, Chip & Slurry Seal Preventive maintenance 150,000 150,000 2025-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive maintenance 25,000 25,000 2025-04 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead 80,600 80,600 2025-05 Defrain from 10th Ave to 4th Ave Major Reconstruction 1,800,000 1,000,000 2025-06
TOTAL $ 2,180,600 $ 1,380,600
FY 2024-25

Attachment: A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2025/26
Agency: BLYTHE
Prepared by: Christa Eims, Director of Finance
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
Date: 4/26/2022
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $ 539,496
Estimated FY 2025/26 Measure A Allocation: 1,028,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2025/26 Projects: $ 1,567,496 Total Project Measure A
Item No. Project Name / Limits Project Type Cost Funds
2025/26
Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material Pot hole repairs/street 125,000 125,000 2026-01 $ $
(annual stock) maintenance
2026-02 Fog, Chip & Slurry Seal Preventive maintenance 150,000 150,000 2026-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive maintenance 25,000 25,000 2026-04 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead 82,200 82,200 2026-05
2026-06
TOTAL $ 382,200 $ 382,200
FY 2025-26

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Attachment: A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2026/27
Agency: BLYTHE
Prepared by: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
Date: 4/26/2022
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $ 1,185,296
Estimated FY 2026/27 Measure A Allocation: 1,049,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2026/27 Projects: $ 2,234,296 Total Project Measure A
Item No. Project Name / Limits Project Type Cost Funds
2026/27
Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material Pot hole repairs/street 125,000 $ 125,000 2027-01 maintenance $
(annual stock)
Fog, Chip & Slury Seal Preventive 150,000 150,000
2027-02 maintenance
Preventive 25,000 25,000
2027-03 Outside Equipment Rental maintenance
Administrative
2027-04 Administrative Overhead 83,900 83,900
Overhead
2027-05
TOTAL $ 383,900 383,900
FY 2026-27

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MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT FY 2021/22
Agency: BLYTHE
Prepared by: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
Date: 4/26/2022
Anticipated
Measure A Funds Estimated/
Expended (Est thru Completion
Item No. Project Name / Limits Project Type Total Cost 6/30/2022) Status 2022-01 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Pot hole repairs/street 100,000 50,000 6/30/2022 Annual Material (annual stock) maintenance
2022-02 Preventive 6/30/2022 Annual
Fog, Chip & Slurry Seal maintenance 150,000
2022-03 Lovekin from Hobsonway to Major Reonstruction 700,000 999,900 6/30/2022 In Progress Barnard, and Barnard to Main
Hobsonway from Sparkling Pavement Completed - Final
2022-04 Reconstruction 606,000 303,000 3/31/2021 payment to County Lagoon to Florence Bivd. County Joint Proiect 2021/2022 2022-05 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive 25,000 6/30/2022 Annual Maintenance
2022-06 PW Streets and Road Preventive 100;000 6/30/2022 Maintenance Costs 105,000 Annual
Maintenance
2022-07 Administrative Overhead Administrative 6/30/2022 Annual Admin Overhead 54,160 69,360
TOTAL 1,740,160 $ 1,522,260
Attachment: B
Project Status Report FY21-22

Attachment: C
FY 2022/23

MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
The undersigned agrees and certifies for the city of Blythe (the "Agency") that sales tax transportation funds received pursuant to Ordinance No. 02-001 of the Riverside County Transportation Commission ("Measure A") shall be used in compliance with the Commission's Maintenance of Effort Guidelines and a base year amount of $170,000, approved by the Commission at its April 2016 meeting, and that the Agency shall not use such funds to replace discretionary local funds previously expended by the Agency for local transportation purposes. The Agency hereby acknowledges that the failure of the Agency to continue such local expenditure shall result in a reduction or loss of Measure A funds. Additionally, the Agency commits to expending Measure A Local Streets and Roads funds for projects listed in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan as approved by Riverside County Transportation Commission.

Dated: _, 2020

CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:

SECRETARY
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Attachment: D

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

MEASURE A LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM ALLOCATION (PROJECTION) FY 2022/23 ORIGINAL (1/12/2022)
FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27
Western County
Local Streets & Roads
BANNING 857,000 $ 874,000 $ 891,000 $ 909,000$ 927,000
BEAUMONT 1,512,000 1,542,000 1.573,000 1,604,000 1,636,000 CALIMESA 274,000 279,000 285,000 291,000 297,000
CANYON LAKE 262,000 267,000 272,000 277,000 283,000
CORONA 5,726,000 5,841,000 5,958,000 6,077,000 6,199,000 EASTVALE 1,997,000 2,037,000 2,078,000 2,120,000 2,162,000 HEMET 2,531,000 2,582,000 2,634,000 2,687,000 2,741,000 JURUPA VALLEY 3,557,000 3,628,000 3,701,000 3,775,000 3,851,000 LAKE ELSINORE 1,985,000 2,025,000 2,066,000 2,107,000 2,149,000 MENIFEE 2,646,000 2,699,000 2,753,000 2,808,000 2,864,000 MORENO VALLEY 5,710,000 5,824,000 5,940,000 6,059,000 6,180.000 MURRIETA 3,484,000 3,554,000 3,625,000 3,698,000 3,772,000 NORCO 931,000 950,000 969,000 988,000 1,008.000
PERRIS 3,001,000 3,061,000 3,122,000 3,184,000 3,248,000 RIVERSIDE 10,257,000 10,462,000 10,671,000 10,884,000 11,102,000 SAN JACINTO 1,310,000 1,336,000 1,363,000 1,390,000 1.418,000 TEMECULA 4,120,000 4,202,000 4,286,000 4.385,000 4, 459,000 WILDOMAR 928,000 947,000 966,000 1,005,00
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 7,829,000 7,986,000 8,146,000 8,309,000 8,475,000 SUBTOTAL-Westem County 58,917,000 60,096,000 61,299,000 62,524,000 63,776,000 Coachella Valley
CATHEDRAL CITY 1,905,000 1,943,000 1,982,000 2,022,000 2,062,000 COACHELLA 758,000 73,000 788,000 804,000 820,000
DESERT HOT SPRINGS 624,000 636,000 649,000 662,000 675.000 INDIAN WELLS 256,000 261,000 266,000 271,000 276,000
INDIO 2,454,000 2,503,000 2,553,000 2,604,000 2,656,000 LA QUINTA 1,865,000 1,902,000 1,940,000 1,979,000 2,019,000 PALM DESERT 3,199,000 3,263,000 3,328,000 3,395,000 3,463,000 PALM SPRINGS 924,00 2,982,000 3,042,000 3, 103,000 3.165,000 RANCHO MIRAGE 111,00 1,133,000 1,156,000 1,179,00 1,203,000 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 2,297,000 343.00 2,390,000 ,438,00 487,0 SUBTOTAL-Coachella Valley 17,393,000 7.739.00 18,094,000 8,457.00 3,826,01 Palo Verde Valley
BLYTHE 969,000 988,000 1,008,000 1.028,000 1.049,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 251,000 256,000 261,000 266,000 271,000 SUBTOTAL-Paio Verde Valley 1.220,000 1,244,000 1,269,000 1.294,000 1.320.000 TOTAL ' 77,530,000 79,079,000 $ 80,662,000 82,275,000 $ 83.922,000 1 Administrative costs are ailocated in accordance with a cost allocation plan on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, the Measure A allocations to each geographic area by program will be reduced for such quarterly cost allocations.

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-010 adopting Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funded project list for fiscal year 2022- FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated allocation of $474,600 in Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds.

BACKGROUND: On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1, which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes; increased diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years, to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system. SB 1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California's transportation programs. Therefore, to be eligible for RMRA funding, statue requires cities and counties to provide basic annual RMRA project reporting to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).

STAFF REPORT: Staff reviewed and followed the Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads Funding Annual Reporting Guidelines to prepare the appropriate documentation required to be an eligible recipient of RMRA funding. Pursuant to the Street and Highway Code Section 2030(a), RMRA funds made available for the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program shall be prioritized for expenditures on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety projects, railroad grade separation, and complete street components.

The City has approximately $504,000 available from prior year RMRA allocations and expects to receive an estimated allocation of $474,600 for fiscal year 2022-2023. With approximately $978,600 in available funds, Staff is recommending a portion of these funds to be used in fiscal year 2022-2023 for the following project:
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Staff expects to complete construction on this project during fiscal year 2022-2023. In addition, Staff will begin to evaluate and identify future projects that are eligible for SB 1 funding to be proposed for Council's consideration in fiscal year 2023-2024.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2022-010
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A
LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City of Blythe are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project's completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; WHEREAS, the City of Blythe, will receive an estimated $474,600 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the sixth year in which the City of Blythe is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Blythe to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community's transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Blythe maintain and rehabilitate one segment of local streets this year and will help with similar projects in the future; and WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City's streets and roads are in an at-risk condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good condition; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blythe, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues.
a. Project: Wells and Willow Street Improvement
Description: Street reconstruction including grinding, removal and overlay of asphalt pavement, and curb, gutter, sidewalk repairs.

Location: West Wells Street starting at South Lovenkin Blvd to South Willow Street ending at West 14th Avenue.

Estimated Useful Life: Minimum 15 years; Maximum 20 years.

Anticipated Year of Construction: 2023
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Blythe, County of Riverside, State of California the 10th day of May 2022.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions:

Resolution 2022-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND
FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-
2023 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Resolution 2022-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND

COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
Resolution 2022-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND
FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-
2023 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
Resolution 2022-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 2, DECLARING ITS INTENTIONTO LEVY AND

COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2022-2023 combined annual projected assessment for Lighting and Landscape District Nos. 1 and 2 is $182,175.

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in order to levy annual assessments within assessment districts formed under the Act. Willdan Financial Services has prepared an engineer's report for both Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2022-2023.

STAFF REPORT:

Lighting District No. 1: Resolution No. 2022-006 orders the preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report for Lighting District No. 1. Resolution No. 2022-007 requests that Council preliminarily approve the attached Engineer's Report, further declare its intention to levy the annual assessment for Lighting District No. 1, and setting June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for hearing protests to the levy of the annual assessment.

Lighting District No. 2: Resolution No. 2022-008 orders the preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report for Lighting District No. 2. Resolution No. 2022-009 requests that Council preliminarily approve the attached Engineer's Report, further declare its intention to levy the annual assessment for Lighting District No. 2, and setting June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for hearing protests to the levy of the annual assessment.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2022-006

2. Resolution 2022-007

3. Resolution 2022-008

4. Resolution 2022-009

5. 2022-2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 1

6. 2022-2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 2 -69-
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-006

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE

PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ASSESSMENT TO BE

LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.) (the "Act") to fund the maintenance and servicing of certain public landscaping, the operation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, and the maintenance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings to levy the assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in connection with the District; and WHEREAS, no increased assessments, new improvements nor substantial changes in existing improvements within the District are proposed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council orders Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk a report on the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Such report shall include all information required by Section 22565 et seq. of the Act.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
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ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-007

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING MIS

INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH

ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seg.) (the "Act") to fund the maintenance and servicing of certain public landscaping, the operation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, and the maintenance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2022-006, adopted May 10, 2022, the City Council directed Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer (the "Engineer"), to prepare and file a report regarding the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 1, 2022-2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report (the "Report") and the Report is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue with proceedings to levy the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as described in the Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Engineer's Report is preliminarily approved.

SECTION 2. The City Council declares its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and notes that:
(a) The distinctive name of the District is the "City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1." (b) The District is generally located within the entire City of Blythe, excluding the City of Blythe's sewage treatment plant, the Chuckawalla and Ironwood Prison property (City of Blythe Annexation No. 41), and territory annexed to the City of Blythe pursuant to City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 43, 44, 45, 46 and 50, as shown on a -72-
map of the District on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection.
(c) The existing and proposed improvements are brietly described as follows: The operation and maintenance of public streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation, maintenance and servicing of existing and proposed public lighting facilities, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, and appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for the public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
(d) Reference is hereby made to the Engineer's Report, on file in the office of the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
(e) The assessments to be levied and collected against the assessable lots and parcels of property within the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 are not proposed to increase from the assessments levied and collected for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

SECTION 3. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the entity demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

SECTION 4. All railroad, gas, water and electric utility right-of-way or electric line right- of-way are included within the District and shall be assessed in accordance with the benefits to be received from the improvements.

SECTION 5. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California, 92225, to take the testimony on the issue of whether or not the assessments should be approved.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest, prior to the conclusion of the hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall give notice of said public hearing in the time, form, and manner as required by law, including but not limited to publication of this resolution in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Sections 22552 and 22553. -73-
SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under § 15273 of the Guidelines, as none of the proceeds will be used for capital expenses, but will be used instead for operation and maintenance.

SECTION 8. The City Council hereby designates Christa Elms, Director of Finance, City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, (760) 922-6161 EXT #1230 to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022, by the following AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-008

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE

PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ASSESSMENT TO BE

LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 2
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (the "District") has been of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings to levy the assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in connection with the District; and WHEREAS, no increased assessments, new improvements nor substantial changes in existing improvements within the District are proposed

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council orders Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk a report on the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Such report shall include all information required by Section 22565 et seq. of the Act.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022, by the following AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
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Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-009

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2, DECLARING ITS

INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH

ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.) (the "Act") to fund the maintenance and servicing of certain public landscaping, the operation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, and the maintenance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2022-008, adopted May 10, 2022, the City Council directed Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer (the "Engineer"), to prepare and file a report regarding the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 2, 2022-2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report") and the Report is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue with proceedings to levy the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as described in the Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Engineer's Report is preliminarily approved SECTION 2. The City Council declares its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and notes that:
(a) The distinctive name of the District is the "City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2." The District is generally located within the City of Blythe, including territory annexed to the City of Blythe pursuant to City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 43, 44, 45,46 and 50, as shown on a map of the District on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection.
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(c) The existing and proposed improvements are briefly described as follows: The operation and maintenance of public streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation, maintenance and servicing of existing and proposed public lighting facilities, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, and appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for the public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
(d) Reference is hereby made to the Engineer's Report, on file in the office of the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
(e) The assessments to be levied and collected against the assessable lots and parcels of property within the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 are not proposed to increase from the assessments levied and collected for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

SECTION 3. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the entity demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

SECTION 4. All railroad, gas, water and electric utility right-of-way or electric line right- of-way are included within the District and shall be assessed in accordance with the benefits to be received from the improvements.

SECTION 5. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California, 92225, to take the testimony on the issue of whether or not the assessments should be approved.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest, prior to the conclusion of the hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall give notice of said public hearing in the time, form, and manner as required by law, including but not limited to publication of this resolution in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Sections 22552 and 22553.

SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under § 15273 of the Guidelines, -78-
as none of the proceeds will be used for capital expenses, but will be used instead for operation and maintenance.

SECTION 8. The City Council hereby designates Christa Elms, Director of Finance, City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, (760) 922-6161 EXT #1230 to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022, by the following AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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THE CITY OF C
Blythe

CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 1
2022/2023 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEV REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 10, 2022
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
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27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com

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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Lighting District No. 1
City of Blythe
Riverside County, State of California
This Report describes the District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Riverside County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this day of , 2022.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
Stacee Reynolds, Senior Project Manager
District Administration Services
By:

Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION 1
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 2
II. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 3
!!I. IMPROVEMENTS 3
A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES

STREET LIGHTS
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 5
A. ZONES
B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
C. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
V. DISTRICT BUDGET 11
VI. ASSESSMENT ROLLS 15
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1. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of Blythe, this report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

This report presents the engineering analysis for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for the District known as: City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (Hereinafter referred to as "District").

The District, by special benefit assessments, provide funding for the maintenance of landscaped areas owned by the City of Blythe, for the operation of streetlights owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company, for the operation and maintenance of traffic signals and for the operation and maintenance of appurtenant facilities; all of which are located in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of ways in the City of Blythe.

B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
Section 22573 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. The section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.

The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000)) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California]."
The 1972 Act also provides for the classification of various areas within an assessment district into different zones were,
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An assessment district may consist of contiguous or non-contiguous areas. As the assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are considered a special benefit assessment, not a tax, and therefore, are not governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution. Properties owned by public agencies, such as a city, county state or the federal government must be assessed by law unless it can be demonstrated that they receive no special benefit.

C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to the District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
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• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

II. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The existing boundary of the District are completely within the City limits of the City of Blythe and is shown on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference). The boundary excludes the City's sewage treatment plant and the Chuckwalla/Ironwood Prison property, which are non- contiguous to the remainder of the City. All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Riverside County Assessor's office for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. New development projects within the boundary of the District have been, and will continue to be, annexed into Lighting District No. 2 (LD2) since LD2 was formed in 1997. When such an annexation into LD2 is approved, the lots and parcels of land within the annexation are removed from, and become "not a part" of, the District.

III. IMPROVEMENTS
The facilities and items of servicing and maintenance included within the District are as follows:

A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
A map showing the location of all landscaping zones within the District, are on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "B". There are six areas in vhich landscaping, ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities will be naintained and serviced during Fiscal Year 2022/2023; designated as Zones ( through H, respectively.

Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the 2022/2023 Lighting District No. 1 Page 3
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operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including but not limited to:

1. Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

2. Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, ferrilizing, or treating for disease or injury.

3. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.

4. The cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

B. STREET LIGHTS
A map showing the location of all streetlights to be maintained and serviced by the District are on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "C".

There are currently seven traffic signals operating with the City.

Servicing means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for public street lighting and appurtenant facilities, including traffic signals.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of a component of the street lighting system, including traffic signals and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.
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IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within the District in accordance with this report is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the amount among the assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements, namely the maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, lighting and appurtenant facilities within the District. The maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, lighting and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of-way in the City of Blythe provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to enhance their value. Landscaping within the District enhances the aesthetic appeal of parcels within the landscaping zones. In addition, landscaping and ornamental structures improve erosion resistance and dust control.

The streets within the District provide access to the lots or parcels. assessed.

Streetlights improve ingress and egress from such lots or parcels by illuminating access after sunset. Such streetlights, by so improving ingress and egress, improve the security of such lots or parcels by improving the nighttime visibility of such lots or parcels and improve the access of emergency vehicles thereto and in the case of commercial lots or parcels, facilitate the opening and operation of business uses after sunset.

The primary benefits of landscaping are as set forth below:

1. Improved aesthetic appeal of nearby parcels.

2. Improved erosion resistance.

3. Improved dust control.

4. Enhancement of the value of property which results from the foregoing benefits.

The primary benefits of street lighting, including traffic signals, are convenience, safety, security and protection of property, property improvements and goods as set forth below:

1. Improvement to traffic circulation and reduction in nighttime accidents and attendant human misery and decrease in personal property loss.

2. Less vulnerability to criminal assault at night.

3. Promotion of business during nighttime hours.

4. Improved ingress and egress to lots and parcels.

5. Reduction in vandalism and other criminal acts resulting in damage to improvements.

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A. ZONES
The 1972 Act provides for areas within a district to be classified into different zones. Lighting District No.1 is divided into eight (8) benefit zones. These zones are labeled A through H, inclusive. The zones and the number of parcels within each zone are described as follows;
Zone A - All parcels receiving street lighting benefits, including exempt parcels which are not assessed, within the District except for Zone B parcels.

Zone B - Zone B is comprised of the following areas that remain largely indeveloped and in which there are no streetlights in public rights-of-way, o which have streetlights whose maintenance and operation is funded bi assessments in Lighting District No. 2:

1. The area generally bounded by Hobsonway on the north, the east-west property line immediately south to and adjacent to 1-10 on the south, De Frain Boulevard on the west, and on the east by various property lines lying between Carlton Street and the southerly prolongation of Ehlers Boulevard.

2. The area generally south of Hobsonway and east of the southerly prolongation of Agate Drive.

3. A portion of City of Blythe Annexation No. 37.

4. A portion of City of Blythe Annexation No. 40.

5. City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 29, 35, 44, 45, and 46 except for that area within Annexation No. 45 that is generally south of Oth Avenue and east of Lovekin Boulevard that has streetlights installed by the City of Blythe; said area being more specifically identified by the following Assessor Parcel Numbers:
839-021-002 through 839-021-004 inclusive; 839-021-006 through 839- 021-015 inclusive; 839-021-018; 839-021-025; 839-022-002; 839-023-001 through 839-023-004 inclusive; 839-024-001; 839-032-001 through 839- 032-007 inclusive; 839-033-001 through 839-033-013 inclusive; 839-033- 016; 839-033-017; 839-033-019; 839-033-020; 839-033-026; and 839- 034-001 through 839-034-003 inclusive.

Zone C - Zone C is comprised of the following parcels within the River Valley tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. Those parcels designated by APN's 854-121-008 through 854-121-021 excluding 854-121-015; 854-121-025; 854-121-030 through 854-121-039 inclusive; 854-122-001 through 854-122-014 inclusive; and 854-123-001 through 854-123-013 inclusive.

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landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 842- 161-001 through 842-161-010 inclusive; 842-161-013 through 842-161-022 inclusive; 842-161-043 through 842-161-050 inclusive; 842-162-001 through 842- 162-012 inclusive; and 842-163-001 through 842-163-033 inclusive.

Zone E - Zone E is comprised of parcels within the Briarbrook tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 842- 171-002 through 842-171-033 inclusive; 842-171-035; 842-171-037; 842-172- 001 through 842-172-020 inclusive; 842-191-001 through 842-191-023 inclusive; and 842-192-001 through 842-192-017 inclusive.

Zone F - Zone F is comprised of parcels within the Desert Horizons tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 851- 151-001 through 851-151-019 inclusive; 851-152-001 through 851-152-032 inclusive; and 851-153-001 through 851-153-018 inclusive.

Zone G - Zone G is comprised of parcels within the Sonora tract that have received condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way.

The parcels designated by APN's 842-141-001 through 842-141-011 (inclusive) excluding 842-141-004 and 842-141-007; 842-141-014 through 842-141-022 inclusive; 842-141-031; 842-141-032; 842-142-001 through 842-142-016 inclusive; 842-143-001 through 842-143-007 inclusive; 842-144-001 through 842- 144-024 inclusive; 842-150-001 through 842-150-009 inclusive; 842-150-019 through 842-150-040 inclusive; and 842-060-034 (38 homes are planned on the parcel designated by 842-060-034) which currently exists in FY 2022/2023.

Zone H - Zone H is comprised of parcels within the Vista Sunrise tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN'S 869- 371-001 through 869-371-009 inclusive; 869-371-011; 869-371-013 through 869- 371-031 inclusive; 869-372-001 through 869-372-007 inclusive; 869-372-009; 869-372-011 through 869-372-015 inclusive; 869-372-017; 869-373-001 through 869-373-010 inclusive; 869-374-001 through 869-374-010 inclusive; and 869- 431-005 through 869-431-010 inclusive.

The boundaries of Zones A through H are further described on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk as Exhibit "A").

Zones C through H inclusive overlap Zones A and B, and the landscape maintenance assessment will be in addition to any public street lighting assessment.
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B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
The formula used to calculate the amount spread to the parcels within the District for street lighting starts with the basic assessment unit. The basic assessment unit (AU) is given a value of one (1) for a single-family residential parcel in Zone A. From this base, the remaining parcels are related according to their equivalent benefit within the District. Zone B parcels are not assessed for streetlights. Zones C through H, inclusive, utilize the same formula for landscape maintenance as does Zone A for street lighting. The assignment of assessment units is shown in the table below.

Assessment Unit Chart
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1 1.00 Parcel
Apartments (1)
1 thru 4 DU • : 2, 3, 4- 1.00 DU
5 0.75 DU
, 5 thru 20 DU
21 thru 50 DU 5 0.67 DU
51 thru 100 DU 5 0.50 DU
101 DU or more 0.40 DU
Commercial (Non-Vacant) ( 10 - 6.00 Acre
: Exempt Parcels (3) 20 0.00 Parcel
Vacant (Any Land Use) 14). 22 0.50 Parcel
Public Utilities (S) 30 6.00 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (5) 40 1.00 Parcel
Railroad Property M 50 3.00 Acre
Agricultural Uses (8) 60 0.25 Acre
Zone B (Not assessed for street lighting) 99 0.00 Parcel Notes:
(1) DU = Dwelling Unit. The assessment formula for apartment complexes is additive. Apartment units are assessed on a decreasing scale as the number of units increase because such units generally have a greater density per parcel than SFR's, are often located on upper stories, may be located a great distance from public rights-of-way, and generally are smaller units (in terms of floor area than SFR's. (2) Commercial parcels are assessed at a rate of six (6) units per acre. This is based on the basic assessment unit compared to an average 65-foot by 100-foot residential parcel. Since there are 6.7 such parcels per acre, the number of assessment units was rounded down to six (6) per acre and applied to commercial property.
(3) Parcels receiving no special benefit from the district such as letter lots, open space, streets, etc. are exempt.
(4) Vacant parcels are assessed 0.5 AU per parcel for street lighting and landscaping (if the parcel is within a landscaping zone). Said vacant parcels receive a benefit from streetlights which tends to reduce vandalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed. Those vacant parcels that are assessed for landscaping receive a benefit that tends to enhance the value of the property. (5) Public utility parcels are assessed in the same manner as commercial properties. 2022/2023 Lighting District No. 1 Page 8
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(6) Churches and fraternal organizations are assessed at one (1) AU per parcel because they generally have less intensive usage of the land than other non-residential uses, such as commercial parcels, and therefore benefit less from the improvements.
(7) Railroad property parcels are assessed at one-half of the amount applied to commercial properties or public utilities because their parcels are railroad track rights-of-way which receive a safety benefit due to grade crossing lighting, but whose improvements are less susceptible to vandalism than commercial property improvements.
(8) Agriculture parcels can have different types of use. Agricultural property with no residence is assessed

0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of 0.5 AU per parcel (similar to other vacant property). Agricultural arcels with residences are assessed 0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of one (I) AU per residence pe arcel (similar to other residential parcels). Agricultural uses that do not include buildings or animals an assessed as vacant land.

Assessment Examples
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within the District for street lighting is 4,896.23. The dollars generated per AU in Zone A are:
$104,583.47/ 4,896.23 AU= $21.36/ AU
Street Lighting
A commercial establishment on a 0.75-acre parcel. From the Assessment Unit Chart, commercial property is assessed at a rate of six (6) AU per acre.

0.75 acres x 6 AU / acre = 4.5 AU
The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 assessment for this commercial parcel is:

4.5 AU x $21.36/ AU = $96.12
Landscape Maintenance
The number of assessment units (AU) generated in Zone C for landscape maintenance is 50.50. The dollars generated per AU in Zone C are:
$3,559.75 / 50.50 AU = $70.49 / AU
A single-family residence in Zone C. From the Assessment Unit Chart, a single- family residence is assigned one (1) AU per parcel.

The FY 2022/2023 assessment for a single-family residence is:
1 AU × $70.49 / AU = $70.49
Assessments in Zones D through H are determined in the same manner as assessments in Zone C as shown in the above example.
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C. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
A summary of the number of parcels for each land use within the City of Blythe for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 is presented below.

Lighting District No. 1
Number of Active
Land Use Code Land Use
Parcels
1 Single-Family Residence 2,237
2 Apartments -Duplex 1241

3. Apartments-Triplex 171
4 Apartments -Fourplex 15,
5 Apartments -5 Units or More 51
10 Commercial (Non-Vacant) 2981
20 Exempt Parcels 1754
22 Vacant (Any Land Use) 459
30 Public Utilities * 7.
40 Churches, Fraternat Organizations
50 Railroad Property
60 Agricultural Uses 10:

99. Zone B (Not Assessed for Street Lighting) 435
TOTAL 3,880
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V. DISTRICT BUDGET
The estimated cost requirements for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, for the improvements described in Section III of this report, are summarized in following tables. Estimated direct costs and incidental costs to be funded by the District are shown for each benefit zone.

Notes:

1. Zone B is undeveloped area with no streetlights and therefore no assessments.

2. Incidental Costs are prorated among the zones of benefit in proportion to their respective servicing and maintenance costs.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

COST ESTIMATE
Zone A Zone B
Street Undeveloped TOTAL LIGHTING
COST ITEMS Lighting (Not Assessed)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting $82,822.44 $82.822.44
Zone B Undeveloped $0.00 0.00
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley
Zone D. Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village
Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook
Zone F Landscape Maintenance.- Desert Horizon
Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora
Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $82,822.44 $0.00 $82,822.44 • Rate per AU $16.92 $0.00

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $13,833.83 $0.00 $13,833.83
Consultant Services 6,697.23 0.00 6,697.23
Riverside County Administration 1,229.98 0.00 1,229.98
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $21,761.03 $0.00 $21,761.03 Rate per AU $4.44 $0.00
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2022/2023. $104,583.47 $0.00 $104,583.47 Number of Assessment Units 4,896.23 0.00 4,896.23
Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023) . $21.36 $0.00
Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 202212023) $21.36 $0.00
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

COST ESTIMATE

SPECIAL BENEFIT ZONES
Zone C Zone D Zone E Zone F Zone G Zone H TOTAL

COST ITEMS
Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape LANDSCAPE Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting
Zone B Undeveloped
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley $2,824.37 $2,824.37 Zone D Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village $2,483.59 2,483.59 Zone E Landscape Maintenance : Briarbrook $4,492.78 4,492.78 Zone F. Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon $2,560.01 2,560.01 Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora $6,108.44 6,108:44 Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise 5522.26 522.25 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $2,824.37 $2 483.59 $4,492.78 $2 560.01 $6,108.44 S522.26 $18,991.46 Rate per AU $55,93 $34.02 847.80 $53.33 $62.33 $7.68

INCIDENTAL COSTS
Cily Administration 8470.87 $414.05 S749.02 $426.79 81.018.37 $87.07 $3,166.17 Consultant Services 227.96 200,45 362.61 206.82 493.01 42.15 $1,532.81 Riverside County Administration 36.55 32.14 58.14 33.13 79.05 6.76 $245.78 Subtotal - Incidental Costs 9736.37 $646.65 $1,169.78 5686.55 $1,590.44 8736.98 34.944.76 Rate per AU $14.56 $8.86 $12.44 $13.89 . $16.23 $2.00
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00- $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0,02 0.00 Subtotal - Contributions. $0.00 $0.00 $0.00- $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Gontributions per AU SD.0D $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SD.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 202212023 $3,659.76 $3,130.24 $5,662.56 $3,226.56 $7,698.88 $658.24 $23,936.23 Number of Assessment Units 50.50 73.00 94.00 48.00 98.00 68.00 431.50 Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023) $70.49 $42.88 $60.24 $67.22 878.56 $9.68 Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023) $70.49 $42.88 $60.24 $67.22 S78.56 $9.68 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2022/2023 Lighting District No. 1 Page 13

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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE DISTRICT'S NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

COST ESTIMATE

TOTAL ALL

COST ITEMS
ZONES

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street. Lighting $82,822.44
Zone B Undeveloped 0.00
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley 2,824.37
Zone b Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village 2,483.59
Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook 4,492.78
Zone F Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon 2,560.01
Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora 6,108.44
Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise 522.26
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $101,813.90

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $17,000.00
Consultant Services 8,230.04
Riverside County Administration 1,475.76
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $26,705.80
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00
Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00
Subtotal - Contributions $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2022/2023 $128,519.70
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VI. ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps for the year in which this Report is prepared. The land use classification and specific parcel data for each parcel is based on property information available from the Riverside County Assessor's Office or provided by the City, and by reference is made part of this Report. A listing of parcels to be assessed within the District for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, along with the proposed assessment amounts is provided on the following pages.

Approval of this Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates to be levied against each eligible parcel within the District and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. The parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the Riverside County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for the fiscal year.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller.

The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
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THE CITY OF
Blythe

CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 2
2022/2023 ENGINEER's ANNUAL LEW REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 10, 2022
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Lighting District No. 2
City of Blythe
Riverside County, State of California
This Report describes the District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Riverside County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this day of _, 2022.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
By:

Stacee Reynolds, Senior Project Manager
District Administration Services
By:

Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW 2
A. INTRODUCTION

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 3
I. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 4
III. IMPROVEMENTS 4
A. STREET LIGHTS
B. LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A. ZONES
B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
C. LIMITATIONS ON INCREASE OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
V. DISTRICT BUDGET 14
VI. ASSESSMENT ROLL 17
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1. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of Blythe, this report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

This report presents the engineering analysis for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year for the District to be known as: City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (Hereinafter referred to as "District").

This District, by special benefit assessments provides funding for the maintenance and servicing of streetlights and appurtenant facilities owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company, all of which are located in public rights-of- way in the District.

B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 ("the 1972 Act") requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. The section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment District may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
Furthermore, Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution requires that no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.

The 1972 Act also provides for the classification of various areas within an assessment District into different zones where,
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An assessment District may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous areas. As the C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
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• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Pullivain, origatin, growin, satay an, beauting, neatin to raiseding cultivation, irrigation,
or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

II. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The proposed boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City of Blythe and is shown on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference). Exhibit "A" serves as the assessment diagram for the District. The boundary includes the parcels of land that are located in the vicinity of street lighting improvements that were installed during or after Fiscal Year 1996/1997 or from street lighting improvements which were installed during Fiscal Year 2012/2013 and are not included in Lighting District No. 1. Any parcels or lots confirmed within the District zones that are also within the boundary of Lighting District No. 1 (L.D. No. 1) shall be de-annexed from L.D. No. 1. All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Riverside County Assessor's office.

III. IMPROVEMENTS
The facilities and items of servicing and maintenance included within the District are as follows:

A. STREET LIGHTS
A map showing the location of all lighting zones within the District, is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "B". The areas in which street light facilities are being operated and maintained during Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Lighting District No. 2 Page 4
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2022/2023 are designated as Zones 1 through 16, inclusive. There are no traffic signals within the District.

Servicing means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for public street lighting and appurtenant facilities.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of a component of the street lighting system, and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

For the purposes of establishing benefit zone boundaries, a distance of 200 feet from a street light is used. The 200-foot distance establishes the usable area of light around a street light. This distance is used to include both full lighting coverage and partial lighting coverage of a parcel. That is, if a portion of a parcel is within 200 feet of a street light, it is subject to an assessment.

B. LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
A map showing the location of all landscaping zones within the District, is on file at City Hall with the City Clerk of the City of Blythe as Exhibit "C".

Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including:

1. Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

2. Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.

3. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.

4. The cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

Note: There are no new landscaping and ornamental structure zones in Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.

IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within the District in accordance with this report is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be receivec by each lot or parcel from the improvements, namely the maintenance and servicing of public street lighting and appurtenant facilities within the District. The maintenance and servicing of public lighting and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in public places in the District provides a special benefit which is received by each and every assessed lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to specifically enhance their value. The streets within the District provide access to all lots or parcels assessed. Street lights improve ingress and egress from such lots or parcels by illuminating access after sunset. Such street lights, by so improving ingress and egress, improve the security of such lots or parcels by improving the nighttime visibility of such lots or parcels and improve the access of emergency vehicles thereto and in the case of commercial lots or parcels, facilitate the opening and operation of business uses after sunset.

The primary benefits of street lighting are convenience, safety, security and protection of property, property improvements and goods as set forth below:

1. Improvement to traffic circulation and reduction in night-time accidents and attendant human misery and decrease in personal property loss.

2. Less vulnerability to criminal assault at night.

3. Promotion of business during nighttime hours.

4. Improved ingress and egress to lots and parcels.

5. Reduction in vandalism and other criminal acts resulting in damage to improvements.

A. ZONES
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Zone 1 - Properties fronting on or generally within 200 feet of, Hobsonway from the west boundary of Annexation 43 to 600 feet east of Intake Boulevard.

Zone 2 - All properties generally within 200 feet of the street light at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Intake Boulevard.

Zone 3 - All properties generally within 200 feet of the street lights in the Bell Lane area.

Zone 4 - Those properties within 200 feet of the street lights along the frontage of Riviera Drive.

Zone 5 - The first and second phases of the Palo Verde Oasis tract located on the south side of Hobsonway, just west of DeFrain Boulevard.

Zone 6 - All properties fronting on Dekens Court and the parcel across Wells Road from Dekens Court in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.

Zone 7 - The mobile home park on Wells Road and the parcel(s) directly across Wells Road from the mobile home park in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.

Zone 8 - The recreational vehicle (RV) park on Arrowhead Boulevard and the parcel directly across Arrowhead Boulevard from the RV park in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.

Zone 9 - The 67-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrowhead Boulevard and 4th Street known as the Fairway Villas.

Zone 10 - The lots and parcels within 200 feet of the street light at the intersection of 7th Street and 11th Avenue.

Zone 11 - The lot (APN 857-210-021) on Riviera Drive east of Intake Boulevard which contains the apartment complex known as Casa Encina at River Heights.

This apartment complex contains 81 units.

Zone 12 - The parcels fronting, or within 200 feet of a street light on, 14th Avenue from a point on its centerline that is 132 feet east of the centerline intersection of 14th Avenue and Bell Lane easterly to Intake Boulevard; excluding there from all parcels on the north side of 14th Avenue from said point on the centerline of 14th Avenue to a second point on its centerline 1330 feet easterly, said second point being on the prolongation of the east boundary of the River Valley tract.

Zone 13 - Tract Map No. 30620, Lots 1 through 19, inclusive (Current APN's: 857- 220-001 through 857-220-012, inclusive; 857-221-001 through 857-221-007, inclusive).
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Zone 14 - Tract Map No. 30991, Lots 1 through 90, inclusive (Current APN's: 851- 160-001 through 851-160-005, inclusive; 851-161-001 through 851-161-013, inclusive; 851-161-018 through 851-161-030, inclusive; 851-162-001 through 851- 162-007, inclusive; and 851-163-001 through 851-163-008, inclusive; 851-164-001 through 851-164-006, inclusive; 851-170-001 through 851-170-015, inclusive; 851-171-001 through 851-171-010, inclusive; 851-172-002 and 851-172-006, 851- 172-012 through 851-172-022, inclusive).

Zone 15 - Tract Map No. 31352, Lots 1 through 42, inclusive (Current APN's: 842- 220-001 through 842-220-017, inclusive; 842-221-001 through 842-221-016, inclusive; and 842-222-001 through 842-222-009, inclusive).

Zone 16 - Tract Map No. 28758, Lots 1 through 59, inclusive, Tract Map No. 28758-1, Lots 1 through 40, inclusive and one City owned lot (100 lots total) (APN's: 833-360-001 through 833-360-011, inclusive; 833-360-022 through 833- 360-035, inclusive; 833-360-038 through 833-360-047, inclusive; 833-370-028 through 833-370-036, inclusive; 833-370-038 through 833-370-042, inclusive; 833-370-045 through 833-370-064, inclusive; and 833-380-001 through 833-380- 030, inclusive), plus City of Blythe lots designated by APN 833-330-008.

Zone 82 - (Landscaping) The 67-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrowhead Boulevard and 4th Street known as the Fairway Villas (coincident with Lighting Zone 9). Currently the landscaping for this zone is handled by a Home Owners Association.

Zone 84 - (Landscaping) Same Boundary as Lighting Zone No. 14 with the same tract map and lot numbers shown above.

Zone 85 - (Landscaping) Same Boundary as Lighting Zone No. 15 with the same tract map and lot numbers shown above.

B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
The basic formula used to calculate the amount spread to each parcel within the District for street lighting starts with the basic assessment unit. The basic assessment unit (AU) is given a value of one (1) for a single-family residential parcel. From this base, the remaining parcels are related according to their equivalent benefit within the District. The assignment of assessment units is shown in Table Il below.
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Table Il

ASSESSMENT UNIT CHART
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential 1 1 Parcel
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex i) 2,3,4 0.8 DU
: Apartments: Standard (Five or more units) i2) 5 0.6 DU Apartments: Studio Units (Five or more units) (2) +6 0.4 "DU Mobile Home: Park or Separate Lot !) 7 0.8 Unit
Recreational Vehicle Park (3) 8 . 0.3 Space
Commercial (4) 10 5 Acre.

Exempt Parcels (Homeowner's Association Parcels) 20 0 Parcel Shall be assessed at the same rate as similar
non-public parcels (e.g., City Hall would be
Public Parcels (City, County, Water Distriet, etc.) (s) assigned at the same rate as a parcel with commercial use - 5 AU's per acre.

Vacant (Any land use) (5) 22 0.5. Parcel
/Public Utilities ) 30 5 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (8) 40 1 Parcel
Railroad, PVID Property (9) 50 2.5 Acre
Agricultural Uses (10) 60 - 0.25 Acre
Notes:

1. DU = Dwelling Unit. Duplex, triplex, fourplex and mobile home parcels, as well as each space in a mobile home park, are assessed at a rate of 0.8 AU per parcel/space because such units are generally smaller than single-family residences.

2. The assessment formula for standard apartment complexes is 0.6 AU per DU. Apartment units are assessed less than a single family dwelling because such units generally have a greater density per parcel than SFR's, are often located on upper stories, may be located a great distance from public rights- of-way, and generally are smaller units (in terms of floor area than SFR's. Studio apartment complexes are assessed at a rate of 0.4 AU per DU because these units are generally smaller than standard apartment units with a single room living area with a bathroom and a small closet.

3. Recreational vehicle (RV) park parcels are assessed at a rate of 0.3 AU per space because RV parks tend to have seasonal business and often have a high number of vacancies. Therefore, they are assessed at a substantially lower rate than mobile home parks.

4. Commercial parcels are assessed at a rate of five (5) units per acre. This is based on the basic assessment unit applied to an average 65-foot by 100-foot (6,500 square feet) residential parcel. If an additional area allowance of 20 percent (20%) is added to the average residential parcel to account for ublic streets, the total area per average residential parcel becomes 7,800 square feet. Since there are

5.6 such parcels per acre, the number of assessment units is rounded down to five (5) per acre, with a minimum of I AU per parcel, and applied to non-vacant commercial property.

5. Parcels owned by public agencies such as the federal government, states, counties, cities, water District, irrigation District, etc. are subject to assessment unless it can be shown that the parcel receives no special benefit from the facilities being maintained and serviced with the assessment proceeds.

6. Vacant parcels are assessed 0.5 units per parcel for street lighting. Said vacant parcels do receive a special benefit from street lights which tends to reduce vandalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed.

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8. Churches and fraternal organizations are assessed at 1 AU per parcel because they generally have less intensive usage of the land than other non-residential uses, such as commercial parcels, and therefore . Railroad and Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID) parcels are assessed at one-half the amount applied tr commercial properties or public utilities because their parcels are railroad track or irrigation canal rights of way which receive a safety benefit due to grade crossing lighting (RR) or general lighting (PVID), bu whose improvements are less susceptible to vandalism than commercial property improvements

10. Agricultural parcels can have different types of use. Agricultural properties with no residence are assesse .25 AU per acre with a minimum of 0.5 AU per parcel (similar to other vacant property). Agricultura parcels with residences are assessed 0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of | AU per residence per parcel (similar to other residential parcels).

1. Special Benefit Analysis
Special benefit is defined as a particular and distinct benefit over and above the general benefit conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit.

Only special benefits are assessable, and the District must separate the special benefits from the general benefits conferred on a parcel.

General benefit is gained by lots or parcels outside of the District and by the general public. That is, lots or parcels outside of the zone in question, or a member of the general public that occasionally uses the street improvements within that zone, are gaining a benefit that is general in nature and which cannot be assessed for.

The maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of-way in the City of Blythe provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to enhance their value. Landscaping within the District enhances the aesthetic appeal of parcels within the landscaping zones. In addition, landscaping and ornamental structures improve erosion resistance and dust control. The streets within the District provide access to all lots or parcels assessed.

The primary benefits of landscaping are as set forth below:

1. Improved aesthetic appeal of nearby parcels.

2. Improved erosion resistance.

3. Improved dust control.

4. Enhancement of the value of property which results from the foregoing benefits.

In general, there is no component of general benefit for landscaping since each landscaping zone is set up on a tract by tract basis, thereby generating special benefit only.
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Concerning this District, the general benefit component of the total benefit to each lot or parcel gained from street lighting is determined from the classification of each street which has public street lights. It follows that when a street is used between sunset and sunrise, the street lighting is also used and is of benefit. The City of Blythe has five (5) separate street classifications, which are discussed below.

Starting with the lowest classification first, the benefit derived from street lighting by properties fronting on or in close proximity to Local (residential) Streets is readily determined to be 100% special benefit because all trips on Local Streets end on those streets with no "pass-through" trips.

The benefit derived by parcels or lots fronting on or in close proximity to street lights on Collector Streets is determined to be 95% special benefit because approximately 95% of the trips on Collector Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 5% of the trips on Collector Streets are "pass-through" trips which represent general benefit.

The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, street lights on Major Collector Streets is determined to be 90% special benefit because approximately 90% of the trips on Major Collector Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 10% of the trips on Major Collector Streets are "pass- through" trips which represent general benefit.

The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, street lights on Arterial Streets is determined to be 85% special benefit because approximately 85% of the trips on Arterial Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 15% of the trips on Arterial Streets are "pass-through" trips which represent general benefit.

The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, street lights on Major Arterial Streets is determined to be 80%special benefit because approximately 80% of the trips on Major Arterial Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 20% of the trips on Major Arterial Streets are "pass- through" trips which represent general benefit.

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General Examples
Street Classification
Benefit (%)
Major Arteries (96 20%
R/W)
Arterial (94 RM) 15% Habsonway, Intake Boulevard, 14th Avenue, 7th Street Major Collector (80. *10% Chansior Way (Riverside Avenue) RAW)
Collector (74' R/W) 5% Wells Road, 4th Avenue, Dekens Court Riviera Drive, Bell Lane, Briar Lane, Juan Circle, Toro Local (60' R/) 0%
Circle, Lide Lane, Arrowhead Boulevard_.

2. Assessment of Public Property
Since the passage of Proposition 218 in November of 1996, it is required that lots and parcels owned by public agencies be assessed in the same manner and by the same formula as all other property. However, in order to be assessed any lot or parcel must receive a distinct and special benefit from the facilities and improvements which are being maintained and serviced by the assessment District proceeds. An example of a public parcel which would be subject to assessment would be a City-owned vacant parcel which is near a street light. That vacant parcel would be assessed at a rate of 0.5 AU just as a privately-owned vacant parcel would be.

3. Assessment Examples
Lighting
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within Zone 1 is 445.67. The dollars required in Zone 1 are $7,683.80. The dollar value of each AU is:
$7,683.80/445.67 AU = $17.24/AU
(1) A commercial establishment on a 0.75-acre parcel.

From the Assessment Unit Chart, commercial property is assessed at a rate of five (5) AU per acre.

0.75 Acres x 5 AU/Acre = 3.75 AU
The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 assessment for this commercial parcel is:

3.75 AU × $17.24/AU = $64.65
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(2) A 22-dwelling unit standard apartment complex on one (1) parcel of land within Zone 1.

From the Assessment Unit Chart, the assessment for this apartment complex is calculated at the rate of 0.6 AU per dwelling unit:
22 DU × 0.6 AUIDU = 13.20 AU
The assessment for this apartment complex for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 is:

13.20 AU × $17.24/AU = $227.56
Landscaping:

The number of assessment units (AU) generated within Zone 85 is 42.00. The funding required in Zone 85 is $5,160.58. The dollar value of each AU is:
$5,160.58/42.00 AU = $122.86 AU
Each residence in Zone 85 is assessed for one AU, or $122.86.

Note: If any assessment amount is an odd penny, it will be rounded down to an even penny as the County does not accept odd cents.

LIMITATIONS ON INCREASE OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
The City Council will automatically increase assessments in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for the Riverside-San Bernardino- Ontario, CA, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics; from March to March provided however, that any such annual increase shall not exceed five percent (5.00%). The maximum assessment rate will be increased by 5.00% for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
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V. DISTRICT BUDGET
The estimated cost requirements for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, for the improvements described in the "Improvements" section of this report, are summarized in the below tables. Estimated costs are shown for each benefit zone and for incidental costs to be funded by the District.

Note: Incidental Costs are prorated among the zones of benefit in proportion to their respective servicing and maintenance costs.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

COST ESTIMATE

COST ITEMS
Lighting Lighting
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $4,628.23 $390.25 $184.31 $2,076.72 $193.01 $125.90 $317.89 81,493.04 $55873 Less General Benefit Reduction (%) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% Less General Benefit Reduction ($)
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $4,628.23 $390.25 $184.31 $2,076.72 $125.90 $1,498.04 $558.73

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Adntinistration $1,832.41 $155.26 $76.46 $832.20 $78.26 $48.75 $161.56 $597.47 $219.32 Consultant Services 1,178.19 99.83 49.16 536.08 50.32 31.99 103.88 384.18 141.02 Riverside County Administration 44.52 18.89 10.34 45.41 6.30 0.90 95.78 30.13 0.45 Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0:00.

Subtotal - Incidental Costs $3.055.12 $273.97 $135.96 $1,412.69 $134.87 $82.64 $361.21 $1,011.76 $360.78 Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 • $0.00 $0,00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 0:00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2022/2023 $7,683,35 $664.22 $320.26 $3.489.41 $327.88 $208.53 •$679.10 $2,504,80 $919.51 Number of Parcels Assessed 42 • 23 101 14 1-213 67 -
Number of Assessment Units 445.67 40.85 19.60 86.50 14.00 82.10 78.60 62.00 48.60 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) $17.24 $16.26 $16.34 $40.34 $23.42 $2.54 $8.64 $40:40 $18.92 Max Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) $17.24 $16.27 $16.35 $40.34 $23.43 $2.54 $8.65 $40.40 $18.92 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2022/2023 Lighting District No. 2 Page 15

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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

COST ESTIMATE
Zone 12 Zone 13 Zone 14 - Zone 15 Zone 16 Zone 82 Zone 84 Zone 85 Total All
COST ITEMS Street Street Street Zones
Landscaping Landscaping Landscaping
Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $1011.12 $39251 $1.642.91 $418.62 $335.60 $0.00 $15,321.71 $3, 119.01 $32,209.57 Less General Benefit Reduction (%) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% 0.00% Less General Benefit Reduction ($) : 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0:00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $1,011.12 $392.61 $1,642.91 $418.62 $335.60 $0.00 $16,321.71 $3,119.01 $32,209.57

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $402,03 $157.30 $660.44 $171.87 $149.94 $0.00 $6.024.91 $1,230.84 $12,800.00 Consultant Services 258.49 101.14 424.64 110.51 96,41 0.00 3,873.84 791.39 8,230.04 Riverside County Administration 13.49 8.54 40.02 18.89 44.97 0.00 40.02 18.89 437.54 Reserve Fund 0,00 0.00, 0.00 0,00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 Subtotal - Incidental Costs $674.01 $266.99 $1,125.10 $301.26 $291.32 $0.00 $9,938.77 $2,041.11 $21,467.55 Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00. $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0:00 Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2022/2023 $1,685.13 $659.50 $2,768.01 $719.88 $626.92 $0,00 $25,260.48 $5,160.12 $53,677.11 Number of Parcels Assessed 30 19 89 42 100 89 *422 973
Number of Assessment Units 39.80 12.60 73.50 42,00 176,10 62.00 73.50 42,00 1,399,32 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) $42.34 $52.76 $37.66 $17.14 $3.56 $0.00 $343.68 • $122.86 Max Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) $42,35 $52.77 $37.67 $17.15 $3.66. $0.00 $343.68 $122.87 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2022/2023 Lighting District No. 2 Page 16
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VI. ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps for the year in which this Report is prepared. The land use classification and specific parcel data for each parcel is based on property information available from the Riverside County Assessor's Office or provided by the City, and by reference is made part of this Report. A listing of parcels to be assessed within this District for fiscal year 2022/2023, along with the proposed assessment amounts is provided on the following pages.

Approval of this Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates to be levied against each eligible parcel within the District and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2022/2023. The parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the Riverside County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for the fiscal year.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report.

Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.08 of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to Claims Administration Procedures and Settlement Authority
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 914-

22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 3.08 (CLAIMS AND DEMANDS) OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE

BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES AND SETTLEMENT

AUTHORITY
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Chapter 3.08 of the Blythe Municipal Code establishes requirements for presenting claims and demands to the City. Chapter 3.08 was adopted in 1916 and has not been amended since such time.

The Government Claims Act generally requires that a plaintiff first present a claim to a public entity before filing a lawsuit for damages against that entity. As a result of these requirements, the City receives a large number of claims each year, regarding a wide range of injuries, complaints and other demands.

California Government Code section 935.4 allows the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to authorize a City employee to allow, compromise or settle a claim against the City, provided that the amount to be paid by any allowance, compromise or settlement does not exceed $50,000. California Goverment Code section 949 permits the City Council to delegate authority to its attorney or to an employee to settle or compromise any pending action.

The City Council has not formally delegated authority to any City employee to settle certain claims or settle pending actions.

Further, the City is a member of the Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA), and pools its self-insured liability claims and losses with other PERMA members under a Memorandum of Coverage. PERMA has indicated that delegating claim settlement authority to PERMA will allow early settlement opportunities and help contain costs which ultimately impact the City's annual contribution and the pool's funding rates.

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Municipal Code in order to formally delegate certain settlement authority to the Human Resources/Risk Manager and City Manager.

The proposed ordinance delegates authority to review and settle claims and pending actions as follows:
• Authorizes the Human Resources/Risk Manager or his/her designee to review all claims for sufficiency and to reject any and all claims. This formalizes PERMA's ability to review and reject claims on behalf of the City.

Authorizes the Human Resources/Risk Manager to allow, compromise or settle claims, including workers' compensation claims, where the amount to be paid pursuant to an allowance, compromise or settlement does not exceed $15,000, subject to the concurrence of the City's legal counsel.
• Delegates authority to the City Manager to allow, compromise or settle claims, including workers' compensation claims, and pending actions where the amount to be paid pursuant to an allowance, compromise or settlement does not exceed $50,000. • Authorizes the City Manager to delegate authority of up to $5,000 to the City's designated claims administrator to settle third party liability claims against the City.

Once a claim or pending action has been allowed, compromised or settled by the Human Resources/Risk Manager or City Manager or their designees, the ordinance requires the Finance Director to cause a warrant to be issued in the amount of such settlement or compromise.

Adoption of the ordinance establishing formal settlement authority for the Human Resources/Risk Manager and the City Manager will help to streamline claims processing and will reduce the need for the City Council to consider modest settlements in closed session. If approved, staff will provide reports to the City Council relating to claims and pending actions that have been settled or compromised within these settlement limits.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 914-22

2. Current Version of Chapter 3.08
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

REPLACING CHAPTER CLAMS AND DEMANDS)
OF TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS

ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES AND SETTLEMENT

AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.08 (Claims and Demands) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Blythe Municipal Code establishes requirements for presenting claims and demands to the City; WHEREAS, Chapter 3.08 was adopted in 1916 and has not been amended since its adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Government Claims Act (California Government Code section 810 et seq.) generally requires that a plaintiff first present a claim to a public entity before filing a lawsuit for money or damages against that entity; and
WHEREAS, the claim presentation requirements result in the City receiving a large number of claims each year, regarding a wide range of injuries, complaints, and other demands; WHEREAS, California Government Code section 935.4 permits the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to authorize a City employee to allow, compromise, or settle a claim against the City, provided that the amount to be paid by any allowance, compromise or settlement does not exceed $50,000; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 935.4 also permits such ordinance or resolution to provide that, upon written order of that employee, the fiscal officer of the City shall cause a warrant to be issued upon the treasury of the City in the amount for which a claim has been allowed, compromised or settled; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 949 permits the City Council to delegate authority to its attorney or to an employee to settle or compromise any pending action; WHEREAS, the City Council has not formally delegated authority to any City employee to settle certain claims or pending actions on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, delegating authority to the Human Resources/Risk Manager and the City Manager to handle certain claims would streamline claims processing; and -119-
WHEREAS, providing authorization for the City Manager to delegate authority to the City's claims administrator to settle third party liability claims up to $5,000 would allow for early settlement opportunities on certain claims and create greater efficiencies in claims processing; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to repeal and replace Chapter 3.08 in order to update its provisions and provide authorization for the City Manager and Human Resources/Risk Manager to handle and resolve certain claims and pending actions; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. The Ordinance has been found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) because the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment to Chapter 3.08 of Title 3. Chapter 3.08 (Claims and Demands) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Chapter 3.08 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.

3.08.010 - General.

The provisions of this chapter recognize that the general claim procedures applicable to the city are governed by the provisions of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 900.

3.08.020 - Delegation of authority to settle certain claims and pending actions.

A. The city council authorizes the human resources/risk manager or his/her designee to review all claims for sufficiency and to reject any and all claims.

B. The city council authorizes the human resources/risk manager to allow, compromise or settle claims, including workers' compensation claims, where the amount to be paid pursuant to an allowance, compromise or settlement does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00), subject to the concurrence of the city's legal counsel. Upon approval by the human resources/risk manager, the director of finance shall cause a warrant to be issued upon the treasury of the city in the amount for which a claim has been allowed, compromised or settled.

C. The city council delegates authority to the city manager to allow, compromise or settle claims, including workers' compensation claims, and pending actions where the amount to be paid pursuant to an allowance, compromise or settlement does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), subject to the concurrence of the city's legal counsel. The city manager may -120-
delegate authority of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to the city's designated claims administrator to settle third party liability claims against the city. Upon approval by the city manager or his/her designee, the director of finance shall cause a warrant to be issued upon the treasury of the city in the amount for which a claim or pending action has been allowed, compromised or settled.

SECTION 2. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 3. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 2022, by the following called vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
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ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
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Chapter 3.08 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Chapter 3.08 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Sections:

3.08.010 Filing-Generally.

All demands against the city shall be presented and audited by the city council in the manner set forth in Sections 3.08.020 through 3.08.040.
(Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1916)

3.08.020 Filing-Contents-Affidavit.

Every demand against the city shall be itemized to show the details of the claim made, with the dates and the prices of the respective items, and shall be accompanied by an affidavit by or in behalf of the claimant that the same is true and correct, that no part thereof has been previously paid, and the amount is justly due the claimant.
(Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1916)

3.08.030 Action by city council.

All demands against the city shall be filed with the city clerk, and presented by him to the city council.

Before such demands are acted upon by the council, they shall be submitted to the finance committee. If any demand is for work done or material furnished under the supervision or direction of any committee or member of the council, or any official of the city before being allowed by the council, the demand shall be approved by the chairman of such committee or by such member of the council, or official of the city. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1916)

3.08.040 Warrant.

Upon a claim being allowed by the city council, and ordered paid, the president of the council shall draw a warrant upon the city treasurer for the amount of the claim as allowed, which warrant shall be countersigned by the city clerk and sealed with the seal of the city, and shall specify for what purpose the warrant is drawn and out of what fund it is to be paid
(Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1916)
Blythe, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-10-13 08:35:37 [EST] (Supp. No. 20)

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CHARTSHO STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Military Equipment Use Policy as Required by Assembly Bill 481
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police and Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Ordinance No. 915- 22:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MILITARY

EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL FISCAL IMPACT: No direct fiscal impact to adopt the proposed Ordinance approving the Military Equipment Use Policy. Indirect costs may include staff time for compiling reports and responding to complaints in connection with the Policy.

BACKGROUND: On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481") into law, which became effective January 1, 2022. AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used by law enforcement agencies.

AB 481, codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of the California Government Code, requires California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing bodies of military equipment use policies prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070 and includes, but is not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control ehicles, pepper ball
(chits devices, all lase angs. The rems considered to be military equipment by Are are employed by many law enforcement agencies across the country to enhance citizen and officer Pursuant to AB 481, the military equipment use policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the City Council. For law enforcement agencies that seek to continue use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, the approval process must commence by May 1, 2022. AB 481 requires that the proposed policy be provided to the City Council and posted on the Police Department's website for at least 30 days prior to the public meeting at which the policy is considered. Pursuant to AB 481, the City Council may only approve the military equipment use policy if it makes the following determinations:
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(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
(C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(P) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

Once adopted, AB 481 requires annual review and renewal of the ordinance, annual reporting on the military equipment identified in the policy, and an annual community engagement meeting regarding the annual report.

STAFF REPORT: Of the fifteen categories of "military equipment" listed in AB 481, the Police Department has items in two categories and intends to seek approval for and acquire items in two other categories. The items the Police Department currently has include an armored vehicle and specialty firearms. The Department intends to seek approval for the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems and pepper ball carbines within approximately six months. The list of equipment is outlined in Attachment A of the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy").

In addition to the City's equipment, the proposed Policy contemplates use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The Policy provides that military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to Blythe must comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. The Policy also provides authorization for the Police Department to deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. A non-exhaustive list of equipment owned by other agencies that may be used by the Police Department is included as Attachment B to the Policy.

The proposed Ordinance contains the findings required by AB 481 and approves the Policy. The olice Department will comply with the requirements of AB 481, including annual reporting anc ommunity engagement as well as presenting the Ordinance to City Council annually for renewal ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 915-22

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ORDINANCE NO. 915-22

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT

USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 became effective January 1, 2022 and is codified at Sections 7070 through 7057 of Chapter 12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, among other things, that a law enforcement agency including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481 and further intends to acquire other items of military equipment; and
Equipmen Use Policy, t Bch to a Departm and is corpared a propaned Miliary WHEREAS, the Police Department submitted the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council and made the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy available on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the first public meeting concerning the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy on April 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, as required by AB 481, the City Council determines as follows:
(a) the military equipment inventoried and presented to the City Council is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same obiective of officer and civilian safety; and
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(c) the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and (d) prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) that was in effect at the time, of if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying Military Equipment Use Policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy satisfies the requirements of California Government Code Section 7070(d); and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all the recitals, facts, findings, and conclusions set forth above in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Approval of Military Equipment Policy. The City Council, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the Blythe Police Department's use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to and hereby approves the Military Equipment Use Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The Military Equipment Use Policy shall govern the approval, acquisition, use and reporting of military equipment by the Blythe Police Department.

SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b) 3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Blythe Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains. ortion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decisio if any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of th remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, -127-
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 2022, by the following called vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
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Blythe Police Department Policy Manual
Military Equipment Use
708.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting requirements of military equipment, as defined in Government Code § 7070, in accordance with Assembly Bill No. 481 of 2021 (codified at Government Code §§ 7070- 7075).
708.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Governing body - means the elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment - has the meaning set forth in Government Code § 7070(c), as amended from time to time, and includes the following:
(a) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (b) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. (c) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
(d) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion. (e) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. (f) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (g) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature.

Items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded. (h) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotguns. (i) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotgun ammunition.

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) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition. (k) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. (1) "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls," excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. (m)Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).
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(o) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
(p) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (o), "military equipment" does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
708.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Blythe Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code §S 7071-7072 with respect to military equipment. 708.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall be the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include, but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body. (c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Blythe Police Department (Government Code § 7071).

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(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
(i) Coordinating with the City Clerk's Office to publicize the details of the meeting. (ii) Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the governing body and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner. 708.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

See Attachment A (Military Equipment List).
708.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the Department's website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the activities outlined in Government Code § 7071.
708.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
As established through past practice and mutual aid agreements, any jurisdiction through contract, mutual aid agreement or request must accept the Department's policies and procedures governing the deployment of equipment utilized by Blythe Police Department employees. This is reciprocal to other law enforcement agencies.

Through the Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) mutual aid agreement, all cities within Riverside County have agreed to accept the use of each law enforcement agency's military equipment policy related to any enforcement action throughout Riverside County.

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Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. Situations may arise where the Blythe Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of such equipment the Blythe Police Department is authorized to deploy or use:

See Attachment B (Military Equipment List-Equipment Owned by Other Agencies).

The Blythe Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved, and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code § 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Blythe Police Department may engage with to provide mutual aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Blythe Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction. 708.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the Department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in Department inventory.
708.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement neeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment 708.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process and be handled in a timely manner.

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ATTACHMENT A

MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST
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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Armored Vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled armored personnel vehicle utilized for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) 2000 Dodge PeaceKeeper Armored Rescue truck on loan from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) (formerly called the 1033 Program).

Quantity not to exceed 1.
(ii) It is anticipated the Blythe Police Department will request approval to obtain a newer Armored Vehicle from LESO soon and return the 2000 Dodge PeaceKeeper once the new Armored Vehicle arrives.
(iii) The capabilities of these vehicles are similar to a 4x4 SUV and can protect occupants from handgun and rifle fire of a caliber typically found in the State of California and used against law enforcement. This vehicle provides safety for law enforcement personnel and victims being evacuated from dangerous situations.
b. Purpose
Used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the Armored Vehicles.
d. Expected Life Span
4 to 6 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
This Armored Vehicle was obtained from LESO at no cost to the general fund.

Annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000.
f. Training:

In-house training is required to operate the Armored Vehicle. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
This Armored Vehicle is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.

2. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) UAS systems are a field force multiplier that would be used to search for missing persons both and on land and in water, and be used in crime scene photography, disaster management and public safety missions. (ii) Quantity not to exceed 6.
b. Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
(i) major collision investigations.
(i) search for missing persons.

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(iii) natural disaster management.
(v) SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions. (vi) in response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
d. Expected Life Span
Approximately 3 to 5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Total cost is approximately $30,000. Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $5,000.
f. Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend a 40- hour department training and ongoing quarterly training. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107. UAS will only be used for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to state and federal law.

3. Firearms
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Colt enhanced patrol semi-automatic rifles. Quantity not to exceed 35. Most have red dot optics and flashlights. 28 of these rifles are new and are being deployed in the next month. 4 of these rifles are still on order and function in a select fire and semi-automatic mode.
(ii) These rifles are capable of both long distance and close defensive fire and will only be used to preserve life.
(ili) 9mm short barrel, select fire rifles, in a quantity not to exceed 8. b. Purpose
To be deployed by patrol officers in tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to deploy patrol rifles.
d. Expected Life Span
8 to 15 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
The Colt rifles were obtained with trade-in credit at no cost to the City's general fund. The 9mm rifles will be obtained with trade-in credit, other law enforcement donations or asset forfeiture funds and will have no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost for all rifles is approximately $2,500.

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f. Training
All Department members assigned to deploy a patrol rifle in the course of duty shall have completed a 16-hour training course presented by POST-certified Range Instructors who are currently employed by the Blythe Police g. Legal and Procedural Rules
These rifles are considered assault rifles as defined per 30510 & 30515 of the California Penal Code and can only be purchased by active peace officers or law enforcement agencies. These rifles can only be deployed by trained peace officers.

4. Pepper Ball Carbines
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Quantity not to exceed 4.
(ii) The capabilities of pepper ball guns are to provide a non-lethal force option to reduce the need for lethal force. The Blythe Police Department has no other non-lethal force options other than pepper spray and Tasers. b. Purpose
Pepper Ball Carbines are one of our non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and stopping attacks buy uncontrolled animals.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate Pepper Ball Carbines.
d. Expected Life Span
2 to 4 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
Approximate cost, with training, is $5,000. Maintenance costs are approximately $1,500 annually.
f. Training
Training on proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Although no state laws restrict the use of Pepper Ball Carbines for police service, Department policies and proper methods of deployment are adhered to.

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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES Military Equipment Use
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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES • Unmanned, remotely piloted powered aerial or ground vehicles • Search and locate reported missing children or at-risk adults Search and rescue operations to locate lost or injured hikers A law enforcement specific application involving Aerial drones are used for open terrain or large field searches as a force-multiplier to assist in high-risk apprehensions of armed or violent suspects. Aerial drones can be used as an interior search tool to locate suspects barricaded inside a residence or commercial A tracked armored vehicle remotely piloted for use in explosive ordinance disposal Unmanned robotics have numerous applications and are used instead of personnel in high-risk environments to increase safety for law enforcement • Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle
• The MRAP is a large ballistic armored rescue vehicle which can be used for a number of critical situations. It can be deployed for aid during search warrant services as well as rescue missions to include civilians, officers, and hostage situations with seating for 10 adults
The MRAP is primarily used in open desert areas; however, it can be used in any dangerous weather condition with the ability of extreme off-road capabilities. The • MRAP is also used for large parcel outdoor illegal marijuana grow enforcement. • The MRAP has 4X4 capability and able to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster. Operation requires a Class "B" driver's license • Armored vehicles
• Inventory includes four (4) LENCO Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter-Attack Trucks (BEAR-CATS). The BEAR-CATS, or rescue vehicles, are primarily used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects
• Rescue vehicle for on-campus active shooter incidents to rescue injured victims 4X4 capability to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster
• BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations and explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
Rescue vehicles provide numerous safety capabilities for law enforcement, victim rescues, and overall community safety
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• Vehicles with breaching or entry apparatus attachable • BEAR-CAT vehicles have attachable metal booms that can be used for breaching structures, fences, or ramming objects during high-risk incidents, to include active shooter incidents on school grounds or buildings
• TAC-CAT vehicles have a tracked bullet resistant caterpillar tractor driven and deployed during high-risk and tactical operations with various hydraulic boom attachments including claw, chemical agent dispersal box and ram extension • Non-handheld battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature
• Explosive breaching tools
• Avon frangible shotgun ammunition is used to breach doors and points of entry on fortified doors or structures. The rounds are used to impact door hinges, doorknobs and locks
• Assault weapons defined under PC 30510 & PC 30515
• Inventory includes AR style rifles that function at full and semi-automatic capability (fully automatic rifles are only assigned to SWAT personnel) • Semi-automatic Benelli shotguns
• increased accuracy and precision at long range distances • Currently used by most law enforcement agencies across the nation • Flashbang grenades
• Light Sound Diversionary Device (LSDD-"Flashbangs) are used to minimize risk to all parties through the temporary distraction or disorientation of armed and violent suspects that pose significant danger to the deputies and community. The effects of the LSDD reduce a suspect's reactionary capabilities and allow for momentary disorientation which creates a tactical advantage. LSDD is a hand delivered device and generally deployed on the exterior of structures Provides a humane fright to aggressive dogs that pose a threat to deputies • Explosive breaching tools are used to breach fortified structures to establish a point of entry. Explosive charges are fashioned to produce little to no fragmentation at the time of detonation. Explosive breaching effectively reduces the time spent overcoming a fortified door or structure. The reduction in time mitigating a hardened structure increases officer safety and the element of surprise. Blast injuries are reduced by using low yield explosives that mechanically overcome door frames and locking mechanisms. Explosive breaching mandates extensive schooling and certification processes
• Tear gas
Chemical agents are deployed through various means to include hand delivery and Chemical agents are duan a bron made. weapon launchable, such as pepper ball. Munitions are either 37mm or 40mm caliber, shotgun ferret rounds or cannister shotgun launched ordinance. Hand delivered chemical agents are placed in metal burn boxes to reduce fire hazards Military Equipment Use
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• Water cannon
• The BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle is provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations, explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
• Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
• LRAD is an acoustic hailing device used for emitting amplified public announcements during search warrant services, barricaded suspects, or tactical operations. The loud audible technology ensures broadcasted announcements are loud and clear while offering advantages over less amplified patrol car PA systems.

The LRAD can also be used for public announcements or safety advisements during natural disasters or evacuations
The larger LRAD 1000 system is portable and can be used for criminal unrest and rioting to provide clear dispersal orders for unlawful assembly • Command and control vehicles built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units
• Command vehicles are built in various platforms to include ½ ton pickup chassis, vans, trailers, and RV style configurations. Vehicles are built to better assist in command and control during law enforcement operations, natural disasters, and public safety issues. Vehicles are designed with additional communication abilities, computers, white boards, lighting, generators, and mission essential supplies • 40mm projectile launchers
• Less lethal 40mm launchers and rubber projectile munitions are configured for high and low energy impact. Munitions have the additional benefit as a barrier round for breaking vehicle and residential glass so that chemical munitions can be deployed. 40mm less lethal has been effective in disarming violent suspects, armed suspects, and subjects who are suicidal with minimal injury and risk to the person, law enforcement or the public
• Bean bag launchers
• Less lethal bean bags are utilized through a marked/orange colored easily identifiable less lethal shotgun. The bean bag round is a small led pellet filled munition made of high-density cloth. The bean bag is the predecessor to 40mm less lethal having similar benefits as other less lethal platforms • Rubber projectile launchers
• Sting ball grenade launches .38 caliber rubber projectiles and are hand delivered.

Generalized use in a tactical operation is infrequent in use and deployment. Search warrants, violent combative subjects, or hostage rescue scenarios are criteria for consideration and use against suspects. Sting balls have a greater application in a Jail Corrections Environment.
• 40mm and 37 mm launchers capable of deploying rubber projectile munitions. An effective less lethal tool used routinely with success
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Quantities
Type of Equipment Quantity
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles 49 Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers 5 Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion 1 Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units 6 Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind
Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature (items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded) 7 Firearms of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded 1
Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded) 300
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than 50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) 95 Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls" (excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray) 157 Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) 3
The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons 62/41104
Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight
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THIS TIL DAY CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Categorical Exemption- T.O.R.O, LLC Indoor Cannabis Cultivation 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 for the T.O.R.O, LLC Indoor Cannabis Project located at 1426 E. Hobsonway 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: T.O.R.O, LLC, represented by Malissa Attaberry proposes to develop a commercial cannabis cultivation and distribution facility on two parcels totaling 1.5 acres. The site is located at 1426 E. Hobsonway, more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel Nos. 854- 040-027 and 854-040-027. The site is zoned General Commercial (C-G) which allows for cannabis development.

The proposed site is level with little vegetation. Development consists of the construction of one single-story building totaling 15,300 square feet. Surrounding land uses include the River Speec and Sport to the east, All Pro Pumping to the west, ABC Grooming to the southeast, Interstate 1( to the south and various commercial and industrial uses up and down Hobsonway.

STAFF REPORT: Based upon information contained in the administrative record and review of CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the T.O.R.O. LLC Indoor Cannabis 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 CEOA 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.
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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 Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval of the proposed Project.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Exemption
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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: TORO, LLC Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Project Project Location: 1400 Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225
APNs 854-040-027 & 029
NW¼ of the SE¼ Section 33, T 6 S, Range 23 East, SBB&M
33° 36' 36.21" N Latitude, 114° 34' 39.80" W Longitude
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

Development of an indoor commercial cannabis cultivation facility on a 1.5-acre project site located at 1400 Hobsonway, north of Interstate 10 and west of Intake Boulevard in the City of Blythe. The project site has a General Plan and zoning designation of C-G (General Commercial) 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 May 10, 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 Phone: (760) 922-6161 Interim City Manager & City Clerk
Lead Agency Signature: Date: May 11, 2022
Date received for filing at County Clerk:
2022 CEQA Guidelines Appendices, Appendix E: Notice of Exemption -145-
Figure 2: Project Site Map and Surrounding Land Uses
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TORO, LLC Indoor Cultivation Project
1400 E Hobsonway
Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses
Sears Cales
1400 E Hobsonway • EAST BLYTHE
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TORO, LLC Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption April 2022

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BUSINESS
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CHIEF
BLYL

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police

POLICE POLICE
Quality of Life Pilot Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers since the beginning of the Quality-of-Life Pilot Program which started January 28'h, 2022.

Homeless Detail: April Total from start
of Pilot Program
People contacted. 64 278
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources_ 2 18 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 4 24 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to mental health. 2 8 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions _4 6 Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 4 19
People sent to rehab. _1 5
People picked up by a family member and taken home 3
out of town.

People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a _2 14 location for resources out of Blythe.

Traffic Detall:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations._ _31 123 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 33 91 minor violations.
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ORITA'S FIAS

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 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: Costs incurred to date include $179,795 for the sewer and manhole relocation by Radco, Inc. and $19,800 for construction management services provided by the Holt Group.

BACKGROUND: In early February, Public Works was notified of a sewer back up at Sure Stay Motel located at the corner of Hobsonway and Lovekin. Crews believed there was a breach in the line and worked to determine its location. 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 was able to camera 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 by 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.

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 -149-
notice for bids.

The Blythe City Council determined there was a need to continue the emergency at the March 8, 2022 and April 12, 2022 Council meetings.

STAFF REPORT: The Holt Group provided a design for the relocation of the manhole and collapsed sewer line. Statf entered into an agreement with Radco, Inc. the week of April 4th to relocate the collapsed sewer line and manhole. Due to supply chain issues, materials were 3- 4weeks from delivery. Materials were received and Radco, Inc. mobilized on May 3, 2022. Its estimated this work will take two weeks to complete. Once the sewer is repaired, work will begin on the necessary street repair.

As 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 repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Remedies for Addressing Properties with Municipal Code Violations PRESENTED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to provide a general overview of the available remedies for addressing properties that have Blythe Municipal Code ('BMC") violations. There are three ways to address violations at such properties: administrative citations/engage in criminal prosecution, pursue a public nuisance abatement action or pursue a health and safety receivership.

STAFF REPORT: Below is a general overview of the three ways the City can attempt to bring properties into compliance with the BMC.

Administrative Citations/Criminal Prosecution
If a property is in violation of the BMC, Code Enforcement may address the problem by issuing a warning, administrative citation, and/or compliance letter. Code Enforcement may issue all three; a warning, administrative citation(s) and a compliance letter or they may simply issue one of the three. The manner in which they proceed is determined on a case-by-case basis.

If those three actions do not result in compliance, Code Enforcement may refer the matter to the City Prosecutor. Once a matter has been referred to the City Prosecutor, the City Prosecutor typically attempts to resolve the matter informally by scheduling a meeting with the property owner/manager and Code Enforcement to discuss existing violations and establish a timeframe for compliance to be achieved. This meeting usually serves as the City's last attempt to resolve the problem before a criminal complaint is filed.

If the meeting does not result in compliance, then a criminal case may be filed in court. If a criminal prosecution is successful, the property owner would face penalties such as fines, probation, and/or jail time. Since criminal penalties relate to fines, probation and/or jail time rather than correction of violations, the City typically must continue enforcement efforts and attempt to correct the violations on the property even if a criminal prosecution results in a conviction. Therefore, while the City may obtain a successful criminal prosecution against a property owner, it rarely leads to the violation being cured. -152-
Public Nuisance Abatement
Pursuant to Chapter 8.28 of the BMC, any property that has conditions or materials as described in Section 8.28.010 is declared to constitute a public nuisance. Such conditions and materials include, but are not limited to, fire hazards, polluted water, weeds and debris, Building Code violations and Zoning Code violations. In order to abate/remove a public nuisance, the City must comply with requirements set forth in the BMC and due process requirements under the Fourteenth Amendment.

The process for abating a public nuisance typically begins with the City providing notice of violations, administrative citations, etc. Once the City has exhausted those procedures, the City sets the matter for a Public Nuisance Hearing, to be heard by a designated Hearing Officer. At the hearing, Code Enforcement presents its case and the property owner has an opportunity to present their case.

At the conclusion of the hearing, if the Hearing Officer determines that a public nuisance exists, the Hearing Officer adopts findings declaring the public nuisance and ordering removal/abatement of the items in question within a specified timeframe. The property owner is served with a copy of the findings/order and advised of the right to appeal the Hearing Officer's decision. If the property owner does not appeal the Hearing Officer's decision, then he/she must abate the nuisance conditions within the timeframe specified in the Hearing Officer's order. If the property owner fails to abate/remove the nuisance conditions within the timeframe specified in the Hearing Officer's order, the City would seek an abatement warrant from the California Superior Court in order to abate the nuisance conditions on the property.

The Fourth Amendment requires a City to obtain a warrant for the non-consensual inspection of private property. California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1822.50 et seq. sets forth a procedure for obtaining a warrant for administrative inspections. These provisions are used in order to enter property to abate nuisance conditions. The abatement warrant, therefore, establishes that a public nuisance exists at the property and that the Court authorizes the City to enter the property to abate the public nuisance. The City Attorney's Office drafts the abatement warrant and must obtain a signature from a judge before the City can move forward with abating the nuisance. Whether or not the abatement warrant is signed by a judge is dependent on the judge's familiarity with the abatement warrant process and/or whether the judge agrees that there is sufficient evidence and good cause for an order to abate a public nuisance. The City is authorized to enter onto the property and abate the nuisance with its selected contractor only after the judge has signed the abatement warrant.

Health and Safety Receivership
When a property is severely substandard, the City has the option to file a health and safety receivership petition. A health and safety receivership is a legal process through which title to a piece of real property is temporarily taken from the owner and placed with a court appointed officer - the receiver. This is authorized pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17980 et seq. The receiver, under the supervision and direction of the California Superior Court, immediately borrows money against the property to abate emergency threats and bring the property into compliance with local/state codes. Receiverships are used primarily for severely substandard properties where the owner has a history of non-compliance with local enforcement agency orders to abate, or where emergency circumstances are discovered which pose immediate threats to health and safety to the surrounding community. -153-
A health and safety receivership is a remedy that may be used after the code enforcement/criminal prosecution process does not achieve compliance or it can be used in the case of imminent threats on the property.

ATTACHMENTS: None.
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TRAYS TRE STATE

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

ABLISHES
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Authorization of Enforcement Agency Pursuant to AB 1276 PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Development Services Department to serve as the City's enforcement agency to enforce single- use foodware requirements pursuant to AB 1276.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill ("AB") 1276 went into effect. AB 1276 prohibits food facilities from providing single-use foodware accessories, defined as utensils, chopsticks, condiment cups and packets, straws, stirrers, splash sticks, and cocktail sticks, or standard condiments packaged for single use unless the single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment is requested by the consumer. Food facilities may, however, ask drive-through consumers, or walk-through consumers if the food facility is located entirely within a public use airport, if the consumer wants a single-use foodware accessory in specified circumstances. AB 1276 also prohibits food facilities from bundling single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments in a manner that prohibits the consumer from taking only the item desired. AB 1276 requires third-party food delivery platforms to customize their menus to provide consumers with the option to request single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments. It also requires food facilities using third-party delivery platforms to customize their menus with a list of available single-use foodware accessories or condiments and only permits food facilities to provide consumers the single-use foodware accessories or condiments selected by the consumer.

AB 1276 requires a city, county or city and county, on or before June 1, 2022, to authorize an enforcement agency to enforce the single-use foodware requirements.

STAFF REPORT: To comply with the requirement that the City authorize an enforcement agency to enforce the requirements of AB 1276 by June 1, 2022, staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the Development Services Department to serve as the City's enforcement agency to enforce the single-use foodware requirements.

Staff will also explore other options for the City's enforcement agency, such as the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, which conducts inspections of food facilities. If staff determines there is another viable option for an alternative enforcement agency, staff will return to the City Council for additional direction.

ATTACHMENTS: None.
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TORITA'S FIRST SUMPT

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Water and Sewer Rate Study
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council authorize City Manager to award and enter into contract with Willdan Financial Services in an amount not to exceed $39,890 for a Water and Sewer Rate Study.

FISCAL IMPACT: Shared cost of $39,890 between the Water and Sewer Enterprise funds.

Costs to both funds to be included in the City's fiscal year 2022-2023 Operating Budget.

BACKGROUND: The City owns and operates a water and sewer system that provides services to approximately 4,000 customers. The cost of providing these services is managed through the City's Water and Sewer Enterprise funds which are fully funded through the Utility's rates and fees. Water and Sewer user rates were last adjusted in fiscal year 2019-2020 as part of a five-year rate plan developed during the Utility's last rate study conducted in 2015.

STAFF REPORT: The City received five proposals in response to its Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Water and Sewer Rate Study released on March 7, 2022. Proposals were received from the following consultants, listed in no particular order:

Company Cost Proposal
Willdan Financial Services $39,890
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. $51,192
Lechowicz + Tseng Municipal Consultants $59,940
IB Consulting, LLC $88,100
RDN, Inc. $38,780
Staff conducted an in-depth review of all proposals received. During the review proposals were ranked based on qualifications, experience, project understanding, technical competency, and cost proposal. Top two candidates were given 30 minutes to present their proposals to Staff for selection. The review determined that Willdan Financial Services best met the requirements as outlined in the RFP and at a competitive price. It should also be noted that Willdan Financial has worked with the City on numerous other projects including the City's User Fee Study that concluded in 2019 and the City's last Water and Sewer Rate Study.

Willdan's institutional knowledge would be a valuable resource to the City for this project.

Once awarded the proposed timeline for the project will begin later this month with a kick-off meeting and initial data collection. Final study results are expected to be delivered to the City Council late October or early November 2022.

ATTACHMENTS:
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10,2022
SUBJECT: San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: For the Rehabilitation of San Luis Way from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street, staff recommends Council:

1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order Request #1 from Rove Engineering, Inc. resulting in a $26,250 decrease in project cost. This reduces Rove's contract amount from $385,365 to $359,115.00.

Authorize the City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Landmark in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for project testing services.

FISCAL IMPACT: $450,215 in SB 1 funds allocated to the rehabilitation of San Luis Way.

BACKGROUND: Council adopted the FY 21/22 budget with funds for the rehabilitation of San Luis Way from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street. On December 13, 2021, the City released an Invitation for Proposals for the San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project from Barnard to Wisconsin. on January 27, 2022 sealed bids were received from Pyramid Construction and Aggregates, Inc, Rove Engineering and Granite Construction. On February 8, 2022 Council awarded the project to Rove Engineering in an amount not to exceed $385,365.00. Council authorized an additional $35,000 for contingencies, $29,850 for construction management services and established a project budget of $450,215.

STAFF REPORT: Rove Engineering mobilized on April 13, 2022 and began the San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project. The City's bid request for the project included grinding 1.5 inches of existing AC pavement from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street. The Contractor was to then construct new 1.5 inches of AC Pavement over the exposed pavement from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street.

San Luis Way is a relatively flat street with no crown. Once the crew was on-site The Holt Group, City Inspector and Contractor discussed methods to improve the condition of San Luis Way. The Holt Group advised that grinding 1.5 inches along the roadway edges only, followed by the construction of new AC Pavement at 2.5 inches over the entire street would provide a crown. Staff requested the Contractor provide a change order for the methods discussed. The overall change in project resulted in a net project decrease of $26,250.00.

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laydown and compaction testing of the subgrade and basegrade. This service was inadvertently left out of the original staff report for this project. The City has contracted with LandMark to provide these services for many years.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Change Order Request No. 1

2. Proposal for Construction Testing Services
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CHANGE ORBER RESUESTROPOSAL
Date Prepared: 5/3/2022
ROVE Last Revision Date:

Rove Engineering
P. O. Box 2108 ENGINEERING
El Centro, CA 92021
Project Name: City of Blythe San Luis Rehabilation ]Customer: City of Blythe Contract Number Project Address: San Luis Way
Change Order Number Blythe, CA
Prepared By I James Clark
Title Estimator
E Mail [email protected]
Redesign of valve replacement / AC from 1.5" to 2.5"
Item # Description Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Cost
15 Remove Valve and install coupling EA $3,500.00 $ (28,000.00) 18 8" Valve with Can EA $5,000.00 (60,000.00)
19 8" Tee EA $3,300.00 (6,600.00)
20 6" Valve with Can EA $4,000.00 S (12,000.00)
21 8"x 8" x 6" Tee -3 EA $2,500.00 (7,500.00)
22 Hydrant Support Collar -1 EA $5,000.00 $ (5,000.00)
25 Rubberized Crack Sealing -15,000 LB $0.66 $ (9,900.00) -
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$
8" Valve with Can and couplings EA $8,000.00 48,000.00
6" Valve with Can and couplings EA $6,000.00 enemieres 6,000.00 Additional AC to 2.5" thick 275 Ton $170.00 46,750.00
Additional 29 LF of Sidewalk 1 LS $2,000.00 2,000.00
Total for This Changorder $ (26,250.00)
Previous Contract Total $ 385,365.00
New Contract Amount $ 359,115.00
Submitted This Date: 4/29/2022 Rove Engineering Inc
Steven Eugenio
President
RÓVE 760-790-7705
Authorized Signature (customer) License # 1046101
ENGINEERING FP.O. Box 2108312021
El Centro, CA 92214
Date [email protected]
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LANDMARK
780 N. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Geo-Engineers and Geologists (760) 370-3000
[email protected]
a MBE Company
77-948 Wildcat Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-0665
April 12, 2022 [email protected]
Ms. Mallory Crecelius
City of Blythe
239 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Subject: Construction Testing Services
San Luis Way Rehabilitation
Blythe, California
LCI Project No.: LP22114
Dear Ms. Crecelius:

Street, Blythe, California.

The following scope of work is anticipated for this project:

Compaction Testing of Subgrade and Basegrade
• Concrete Sampling and Testing
• AC Compaction Testing During Laydown
attached 2022 Prevailing Wage fee schedule.

We have attempted to be realistic in developing our estimate for this project; please keep in mind that our services are directly dependent upon the contractor's schedule and events which occur during the duration of the project which cannot always be predicted in advance. Any change in the contractor's schedule will impact our budget. We will attempt to coordinate our services with the contractor's site superintendent to efficiently service the project. In the event that construction activities result in projected additional fees beyond those described herein, we will contact you for additional written budget increase, if necessary. -160-
San Luis Way Rehabilitation LCI Proposal No.: LP22114
The fees presented are based on prompt payment for services presented in our standard invoicing format.
10 cal me i yo the ve any quey to provide these services for the subject project. Please fel fire Sincerely Yours,
LandMark Consultants, Inc.

Greg M. Chandra, P.E., M.ASCE
Area Manager- Palm Desert Office
LandMark Consultants, Inc.
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LANDMARK
Ceo-Engineers end Geologists
a MBE Company
70 370-800
Tan Dear: A 32211
60) 380-066
60) 360-0521 fE

ESTIMATE WORKSHEET
CLIENT: City of Blythe
PROJECT: San Luis Way Rehabilitation
LOCATION: Blythe, CA
PROJECT NO.: LP22114
FIELD Trips Hrs. Rate Total
Soil/Conc Technician - SG/Base 7 28 @ $ 117.00 $ 3,276.00 AC Technician 8 $ 117.00 $ 936.00
Project Engineer (Meeting) 1 4 @ $ 185.00 740.00
Trip Charge (per trip) $ 150.00 1,350.00
Subtotal: 6,302.00

LABORATORY
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (soi 2 @ $ 210.00 $ 420.00 Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (AB 1 @ 240.00 $ 240.00 Concrete Compression Test 10 @ $ 35.00 S 350.00
AC Maximum Density 1 @ $ 240.00$ 240.00
Subtotal: $ 1,250.00
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - REPORTS 20% $ 7,552.00 $ 1,510.40
Subtotal: $ 1,510.40
TOTAL: $ 9,062.40
April 2022
LandMark Consultants
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Landmark Consultants, Inc.
2022 Standard Fee Schedule

PROFESSIONAL RATES MATERIALS TESTING EQUIPMENT-FIELD
(HOURLY) (DAILY RATES)
Principal Engineer $230 Swiss Hammer (Concrete) $80
Geotechnical Engineer $230 Masonry Mortar Penetrometer $80 Senior Engineer $210 Vibrating Probe (Concrete) 590
Project Engineer $185 Generator
Staff Engineer $165 Coring Machine
Operations Manager $150 2" Diamond Bit/Core $50
Senior Geologist $210 3" Diamond Biv/Core $60
Project Geologist $185 4" Diamond Bit/Core $70
Staff Geologist $165 6" Diamond Bit/Core $90
* S120/hr added for all investigative work with legal (court) cases 8" Diamond Bit/Core $110 * $220/hr added for all depositions/court appearances w/ 4-hr min Rebar Locator (R-Meter) $85 TECHNICAL RATES (*) COMPACTION CURVES
Testing Technician-(Concrete/Masonry/Soils/Asphalt) $95.00 Relative Compaction (CAL 216) $250 Special Inspector-(Masonry, Steel, Concrete, Welding & $99.00 standard 4" Mold, D698 Method $210 Laboratory Technician $95.00 Standard 6" Mold, D698 Method B,C, D $240 DSA Project Technician/Inspector $120.00 Modified 4 Mold, D1557 Method A $210 Admin. Support Staff $80 Modified 6" Mold, D1557 Method B,C,D $240 Drafting $100 $450
Copies of Reports (Min) $50 Relative Compaction $250
* $22/hr added for all Testing/Laborator Technician for PW rate SOIL & AGGREGATE STABILITY * $21/hr added for all Special Inspector for PW ratc
R-Value (CAL 301) $330
EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL CHARGES CBR 100% Compaction $660
Soil Cement, CTB, Mix Design $5,500
2 & 4 WD Vehicle (per mile) $0.95 TB Compression Tes $105 Tow-Behind Auger (per day) $90 Soil-Lime Compression Test (Includes Prep $775 Truck Mounted Drilling (Flight Auger per hr.) $400
Truck Mounted Drilling-(Prevailing Wage and Env. per hr.) $500 BASIC SOIL & AGGREGATE PROPERTIES Per Diem Technicians/Inspectors (per day)
Per Diem Drillers (per day) $500 Sieve Analysis, Coarse & Fine Including Wash $140 Trip Charge (per day) $150 Sieve Analysis, Coarse (CAL 202) S125 one Penetrometer Mot $3,000 Sieve Analysis, Fine Including Wash $125 iezocone and Stratigraphic Plots (per ft. $15 #200 Wash (CAL 202) 590 Resistivity, Piezocone Testing (per ft.) $15 Sand Equivalent-Average of 3 (CAL 217) $125 Seismic Piezocone Testing (per fl.) $30 Plasticity Index (CAL 204) $190 Per Diem (CPT) $500 S160
Grouting (per ft.) $10 Moisture Determination and Unit Weight $55 Dozers, Backhoe, Portable Auger, etc. SCost+20% Moisture Determination Only $30 2" diameter slotted PVC Piezometer quote Permeability Test (Undisturbed Samples) (D5084) $425 (w/filter sock & gravel pack per ft.) Permeability Test (Remolded Samples) (D5084) $500 8" diameter cast-iron Piezometer cover $100 Hydrometer (Without Specific Gravity) $310 Corrosivity Series (Resistivity, Ph, Sulfates, Chlorides) $260 Construction Administration/Project Management: 20% of Field & Laboratory Subtotal 2 hrs minimum will be charged for all field work and thereafter in 4 hrs increments An overtime premium of 15 times the standard rate will be charged for all personnel services periods in excess of 8 hrs per day or Saturday, and 2 times the standard rate for work in excess -163-
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Landmark Consultants, Inc.
2022 Standard Fee Schedule

SHEAR STRENGTH & CONSOLIDATION TEST ASPHALT
Unconfined Compression $145 $500
Direct Shear (3pt. Staged Test) $380 Extraction % Bitumen (Reflux Method)-Inc. Shipping quate Consolidation, Per load Increment w/ Time Rat $130 •Bitumen (Ignition Oven /Gradation of Extracted Sampl $350 Consolidation Test w/ Time Rate $475 tabilometer Test on Premixed Sample (CAL 366 $450 AGGREGATE QUALITY Copie resign or Westing Sure for a Given $160 Organic Impurities (CAL 213) $115 Asphalt/Aggregate, Hveem (CAL 367) quate Specific Gravity and Absorption, Coarse Aggregate (CAL 206) $90 Stability & Flow on Premixed Sample (Set of 3) Specific Gravity and Absorption, Fine Aggregate (CAL 207/208) $115 Inc. Marshall Max. Density $450 Unit Weight (Average of 3) (CAL 212) $80 Marshall Stability & Flow (Set of 4) Lab Mix Los Angeles Rattler Test-500 Revs (CAL 211) $200 Inc. Marshall Max. Density $510 Los Angeles Rattler Test-1000 Revs (CAL 211) $230 Unit Weight of Asphalt Core (CAL 308) $65 Sulfate Soundness 5 cycle test per primary size (C88) $150 Max Density of Mix by Marshall/Heem Method $240 Mortar Making Properties of Sand (CAL 515) $525 (Without Mixing) Potential Reactivity Test (ASTM C289) $1,100 Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (CAL 309) $220 Cleanness Value Test (CAL 227) $165 Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (ASTM D2041) $160 % Crushed Particles (CAL 205) $130 ndex of Retained Strengt $1,100 Flat & Elongated Particles per screen size (D4791) $85 'ensile Strength Ratio (CAL 371 $1,300 Clay Lumps and Friable Particles (C142) $165 Tensile Stress Ratio $825 Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate (C123) $340 Stripping (CAL 302) $210 Durability Index-Coarse or Fine (CAL 229) $190
METALS

MASONRY
Tensile, Up to ¾" (Not Including Machining Cost) $100
Compression Test, Grout Prisms $35 Greater than %" $150 Compression Test, Mortar Cube/Cylinder $35 Bend $100
Compression Test, Masonry Unit $65
Compression Test, Masonry Prism (Grouted) $160 WELDING QUALIFICATIONS - STRUCTURAL STEEL Absorption and Received Moisture, Masonry Unit $90 (PHYSICAL TEST METHOD - ASTM, AWS, API, AISC) (Unit weight, 3 required)
Grout or Mortar Specimen, Handled & Cured But Not Tested $35 $105 Bond Test (Shear) for grout/masonry interface (DSA) $115 * Magnetic Particle/Ultrasonic Testing $275 Operator Performance & Procedure Tests $115
Machining & Material Costs 595
CONCRETE Qualification Tests on Machined Coupons $250
Concrete Mix Design or Review
(Not Including Lab Test) $600
Laboratory Trial Batch, Incl. Compression
Testing of 6 Specimens quote
Compression Test, Concrete Cylinder (CAL 521) $35
Unit Weight of Concrete Cylinders (CAL 518) $55
Flexural Strength, Concrete Beam (CAL 523) $110
Compression Test, Gunite $75
Compression Test on Cored Specimens $75
Cylinder Molds (if not tested by Landmark) $15
Drying Shrinkage Test, Set of 3 (CAL 537) $525
Modulus of Elasticity of 6"x12" Concrete Cylinder $325
Splitting Tensile Strength $100
Chloride lon Determination (Water Soluble) $375
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Lovekin Blvd. and Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: For the rehabilitation of Lovekin Blvd. from Hobsonway to Barnard Street and Barnard Street from Lovekin Blvd. to Main Street staff recommends Council:

1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Change Order to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $19,000 for 6" of class 2 base under 19 handicap ramps.

2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a purchase order to LandMark for construction testing services in an amount not to exceed $23,000.

3. Establish a new project budget in an amount not to exceed $1,022,865.00 FISCAL IMPACT: $1,022,865 in Measure A funds allocated to the project.

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

On February 8, 2022 Council awarded the Lovekin Blvd. and Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project to Rove Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $949,365.00. The award included $50,500 for contingencies with a project budget not to exceed $999,865.00.

Rove Engineering was issued a Notice to Proceed on March 31, 2022. The crew mobilized on April 13, 2022 and work on the project began.

STAFF REPORT: The project was designed using a CalTrans standard specification for the installation of ADA ramps throughout the project. The CalTrans standard specification does not require base to be installed under ADA ramps. The City has a standard specification for the installation of ADA ramps which requires class 2 base under ADA Ramps. Staff is not sure why the plans were designed using the CalTrans standard. The soil on Lovekin is adequate for the ADA ramps to be installed as designed. The soil on Barnard is not suited for the ADA Ramps to be installed without the installation of base material. Overtime, the ramps would settle and shift, causing them to lose alignment with the cross gutters and spandrels. It is recommended that 6" of class 2 base be installed under 19 ADA ramps on Barnard Street. Rove Engineering quoted $1,000 per ramp. There are a total of 19 ramps for a total cost of $19,000. There are contingency funds to cover this cost, however the City Manager is not authorized to approve change orders exceeding $15,000 during construction.
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During construction, the City typically contracts with LandMark to provide construction testing provide these services for many years.

ATTACHMENTS:

Construction Testing Services Proposal
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LANDMARK
780 N. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Geo-Engineers and Geologists (760) 370-3000
[email protected]
a MBE Company
77-948 Wildcat Drive
alm Desert, CA 9221
(760) 360-0665
April 15, 2022 [email protected]
Ms. Mallory Crecelius
City of Blythe
239 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Subject: Construction Testing Services
Lovekin Blvd. and Bernard Street Rehabilitation
Blythe, California
LCI Project No.: LP22123
Dear Ms. Crecelius:

LandMark Consultants, Inc. is pleased to provide this proposal for construction testing at the proposed street improvement project along Lovekin Blvd. between Bernard Street and Hobson Way; Bernard Street between Lovekin Blvd. and Main Street, Blythe, California.

The following scope of work is anticipated for this project:

Compaction Testing of Subgrade and Basegrade
Concrete Sampling and Testing
AC Compaction Testing During Laydown
Our services as described above will be provided for a budget fee of $ 23,000.00. Our services will be provided on time and materials basis in accordance with the rates set forth in the attached 2022 Prevailing Wage fee schedule.

We have attempted to be realistic in developing our estimate for this project; please keep in mind that our services are directly dependent upon the contractor's schedule and events which occur during the duration of the project which cannot always be predicted in advance. Any change in the contractor's schedule will impact our budget. We will attempt to coordinate our services with the contractor's site superinendent to efficiently service the project. In the event that construction activities result in projected additional fees beyond those described herein, we will contact you for additional written budget increase, if necessary. -167-
San Luis Way Rehabilitation LCI Proposal No.: LP22114
The fees presented are based on prompt payment for services presented in our standard invoicing format.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these services for the subject project. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.

Sincerely Yours,
LandMark Consultants, Inc.
quip
Greg M. Chandra, P.E., M.ASCE
Area Manager- Palm Desert Office
LandMark Consultants, Inc.
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LANDMARK
Ges-Engineers ord Geologists
a MEE Company
Ta Deal, CA 2211

ESTIMATE WORKSHEET
CLIENT: City of Blythe
PROJECT: Lovekin Blvd. and Bernard Street Rehabilitation LOCATION: Blythe, CA
PROJECT NO.: LP22123
FIELD Trips Hrs. Rate Total
Soil/Conc Technician - SG/Base 20 80 @ $ 117.00 $ 9,360.00 AC Technician 3 24 @ $ 11700$ 2,808.00
Project Engineer (Meeting) 4 @ $ 185.00 $ 740.00
Trip Charge (per trip) 24 @ $ 150.00 $ 3,600.00
Subtotal: $ 16,508.00

LABORATORY
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (soi 2 @ $ 210.00 $ 420.00 Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (AB 1 @ $ 240.00 $ 240.00 Concrete Compression Test 40 @ $ 35.00 $ 1,400.00
AC Maximum Density 2 $ 240.00 $ 480.00
Subtotal: $ 2,540.00
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - REPORTS 20% $ 19,048.00 $ 3,809.60 Subtotal: $ 3,809.60
TOTAL: $ 22,857.60
April 2022
LandMark Consuttants
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Landmark Consultants, Inc.
2022 Standard Fee Schedule

PROFESSIONAL RATES MATERIALS TESTING EQUIPMENT-FIELD
(HOURLY) (DAILY RATES)
Principal Engineer $230 Swiss Hammer (Concrete) 580
Geotechnical Engineer $230 Masonry Mortar Penetrometer 580 Senior Engineer $210 Vibrating Probe (Concrete) 590
Project Engineer $185 Generator $150
Staff Engineer $165 Coring Machine $150
Operations Manager $150 2" Diamond Bit/Core $50
Senior Geologist $210 3" Diamond Bit/Core $60
Project Geologist $185 4" Diamond Bit/Core $70
Staff Geologist $165 6" Diamond Bit/Core $90
* $120/hr added for all investigative work with legal (court) cases 8" Diamond Bit/Core SI1O * 5220/hr added for all depositions/court appearances w/ 4-hr min Rebar Locator (R-Meter) 585 TECHNICAL RATES (*) COMPACTION CURVES
Testing Technician-(Concrete/Masonry/Soils/Asphalt) $95.00 Relative Compaction (CAL 216) $250 Special Inspector-(Masonry, Steel, Concrete, Welding & $99.00 Standard 4" Mold, D698 Method A $210 Laboratory Technician $95.00 Standard 6" Mold, D698 Method B,C,D $240 DSA Project Technician/Inspector $120.00 Modified 4" Mold, D1557 Method A $210 Admin. Support Staff $80 Modified 6" Mold, D1557 Method B,C,D 5240 Drafting $100 Relative Density $450
Copies of Reports (Min) 550 Relative Compaction $250
* $22/hr udded for all Testing/Laboratory Technician for PW rate SOIL & AGGREGATE STABILITY * 521/hr added for all Special Inspector for PW rate
R-Value (CAL 301) $330
EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL CHARGES CBR 100% Compaction $660
Soil Cement, CTB, Mix Design $5,500
2 & 4 WD Vehicle (per mile) $0.95 CTB Compression Test $105 Tow-Behind Auger (per day) $90 Soil-Lime Compression Test (Includes Prep) $775 Truck Mounted Drilling (Flight Auger per hr.) $400
Truck Mounted Drilling-(Prevailing Wage and Env. per hr.) $500 BASIC SOIL & AGGREGATE PROPERTIES Per Diem Technicians/Inspectors (per day) $175
Per Diem Drillers (per day) $500 Sieve Analysis, Coarse & Fine Including Wash $140 Trip Charge (per day) $150 Sieve Analysis, Coarse (CAL. 202) $125 Cone Penetrometer Mob $3,000 Sieve Analysis, Fine Including Wash $125 Piezocone and Stratigraphic Plots (per ft.) SIS #200 Wash (CAL 202) $90 Resistivity, Piezocone Testing (per ft.) $15 Sand Equivalent-Average of 3 (CAL 217) $125 Seismic Piezocone Testing (per ft.) $30 Plasticity Index (CAL 204) $190 Per Diem (CPT) $500 Expansion Index (UBC 29-2) $160
Grouting (per fL.) $10 Moisture Determination and Unit Weight $55 Dozers, Backhoe, Portable Auger, etc. SCost+20% Moisture Determination Only $30 2" diameter slotted PVC Piezometer quote Permeability Test (Undisturbed Samples) (D5084) $425 (w/filter sock & gravel pack per ft.) Permeability Test (Remolded Samples) (D5084) $500 8" diameter cast-iron Piezometer cover $100 Hydrometer (Without Specific Gravity) $310 Corrosivity Series (Resistivity, Ph, Sulfates, Chlorides) $260 Construction Administration/Project Management: 20% of Fleld & Laboratory Subtotal 2 hrs minimum will be charged for all field work and thereafter in 4 hrs increments An overtime premium of 1.5 times the standard rate will be charged for all personnel services periods in excess of 8 hrs per day or Saturday, and 2 times the standard rate for work in excess -170-
Landmark Consultants, Inc.
2022 Standard Fee Schedule

SHEAR STRENGTH & CONSOLIDATION TEST ASPHALT
Unconfined Compression $145 Agg. Corr. Factor Ignition (Lab Mix) $500 Direct Shear (3pt. Staged Test) $380 Extraction % Bitumen (Reflux Method)-Inc. Shipping quate Consolidation, Per load Increment w/ Time Rate $130 $350 Consolidation Test w/ Time Rate $475 $450
Inc. Hveem Max. Density
AGGREGATE QUALITY Bitumen (Ignition Oven) (CAL 38: $160 omplete Design of Wearing Surface for a Giv
Organic Impurities (CAL 213) S11S Asphalt/Aggregate, Hveem (CAL 367) quote Specific Gravity and Absorption, Coarse Aggregate (CAL. 206) $90 Stability & Flow on Premixed Sample (Set of 3) Specific Gravity and Absorption, Fine Aggregate (CAL 207/208) $115 Inc. Marshall Max. Density $450 Unit Weight (Average of 3) (CAL 212) $80 Marshall Stability & Flow (Set of 4) Lab Mix Los Angeles Rattler Test-500 Revs (CAL 211) $2.00 Inc. Marshall Max. Density $510 Los Angeles Rattler Test-1000 Revs (CAL 211) $230 Unit Weight of Asphalt Core (CAL 308) $65 Sulfate Soundness 5 cycle test per primary size (C88) SISO Max Density of Mix by Marshall/Hveem Method $240 Mortar Making Properties of Sand (CAL 515) $525 (Without Mixing) Potential Reactivity Test (ASTM C289) $1,100 Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (CAL 309) $220 Cleanness Valuc Test (CAL 227) $165 Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (ASTM D204I) $160 % Crushed Particles (CAL 205) $130 $1,100
Flat & Elongated Particles per screen size (D4791) $85 Tensile Strength Ratio (CAL 371) $1,300 Clay Lumps and Friable Particles (C142) $165 $825
Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate (C123) $340 Stripping (CAL 302) $210 Durability Index-Coarse or Fine (CAL 229) $190
METALS

MASONRY
Tensile, Up to ¾" (Not Including Machining Cost) $100
Compression Test, Grout Prisms $35 Greater than ¼" $150 Compression Test, Mortar Cube/Cylinder $35 Bend $100
Compression Test, Masonry Unit $65
Compression Test, Masonry Prism (Grouted) $160 WELDING QUALIFICATIONS - STRUCTURAL STEEL Absorption and Received Moisture, Masonry Unit $90 (PHYSICAL TEST METHOD - ASTM, AWS, API, AISC) (Unit weight, 3 required)
Grout or Mortar Specimen, Handled & Cured But Not Tested $35 * Visual Inspection SIOS Bond Test (Shear) for grout/masonry interface (DSA) $115 * Magnetic Particle/Ultrasonic Testing $275 Operator Performance & Procedure Tests $115
Machining & Material Costs 595
CONCRETE Qualification Tests on Machined Coupons $250
Concrete Mix Design or Review
(Not Including Lab Test) $600
Laboratory Trial Batch, Incl. Compression
Testing of 6 Specimens quote
Compression Test, Concrete Cylinder (CAL 521) $35
Unit Weight of Concrete Cylinders (CAL 518) $55
Flexural Strength, Concrete Beam (CAL 523) $110
Compression Test, Gunite $75
Compression Test on Cored Specimens $75
Cylinder Molds (if not tested by Landmark) S15
Drying Shrinkage Test, Set of 3 (CAL 537) $S25
Modulus of Elasticity of 6"x12" Concrete Cylinder $325
Splitting Tensile Strength $100
Chloride lon Determination (Water Soluble) $375
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CABLISHE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Participation in the Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT)
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required memorandum of understanding (MOU) to participate in the PACT Team, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: None. The CCPEC will reimburse the City up to $216,500 per participation year for salary, benefits, overtime and vehicle use for the Police Officer assigned to the PACT BACKGROUND: The implementation of AB 109, The Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011, resulted in specified convicted felons and parolees, who were previously monitored by State Parole, to be supervised by the Riverside County Probation Department (RCPD). On August 30, 2011, the Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee (CCPEC) of Riverside County voted unanimously on the need for a county-wide law enforcement component to this supervision. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Riverside County District Attorney's Office, Riverside County Probation and eleven municipal law enforcement agencies in Riverside County, have built the infrastructure for this critical enforcement component. The Post-release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT) is a county-wide, multi-jurisdictional team comprised of members from each of these organizations.

Under the guidance of the Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS), Riverside County formed three (3) separate "regional" teams to address the impacts of the "realignment" of the state's corrections system through a partnership with the RCPD. The regional teams are identified as West-PACT, Central-PACT and East-PACT.

Funding to reimburse the cost for participating agencies placing employees on a team comes from the CCPEC funds distributed by Probation.

The East-PACT team is comprised of the following agencies: Cathedral City PD, Desert Hot Springs PD, Indio PD, Palm Springs PD, Riverside County Sheriff's Dept, Riverside County District Attorney's Office, and Riverside County Probation.

The Blythe Police Department has never solicited to participate on this team for unknown reasons.

STAFF REPORT: In 2020, East PACT conducted 626 searches of people on probation or parole and made 238 total arrests (188 felony and 50 misdemeanor). The PACT team seized 39 firearms and recovered 5 stolen vehicles. In 2021, East PACT conducted 845 searches of people -172-
on probation or parole and made 185 total arrests (159 felony and 26 misdemeanors). The PACT team seized 14 firearms and recovered 5 stolen vehicles. None of these cases were conducted in the City of Blythe.

By assigning a full-time officer to the PACT team, Blythe will benefit from PACT Team operations on at least a monthly basis. The Team will provide follow up investigations and special details conducted as needed. Joining PACT is an essential part of the Blythe Police Department's coordinated and proactive approach to stopping violence in our community.

One additional Police Officer position will be added to the funded position listing in the FY 2022/23 budget. This additional position will backfill the officer assigned to the PACT team so there will be no impact on current police staffing levels or our service to the community. Should funding for the PACT Team officer cease, the employee would be removed from the PACT Team. The extra position would be eliminated, hopefully through attrition.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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REPORTS
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PUBLIC

COMMENT
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ADJOURN
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