Blythe City Council
June 14, 2022

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe
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ISTABLISHED TRAD
AGENDA
JUNE 14, 2022
6:00 P.M.

Dale S. Reynolds, Mayor
Joseph DeConinck, Vice Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Council Member
Joseph Halby, III, Council Member
Sam Burton, Council Member
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 Blythe City Council Meeting
June 14, 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
requires a unanimous vote.

PRESENTATION: (Item 1)

1. Recognizing The Palo Verde Yellow Jackets Varsity Baseball Team.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 2-17)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussior of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/o 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, June 10, 2022.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 75082 through 75158 in the amount of $764,466.29; 6/14/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 75159 through 7569 in the amount of $1,224.83 and 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 75170 through 75240 in the amount of $431,940.71.

4. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 52885 through 52904 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 53081 through 53140 in the amount of $252,512.65; 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 52905 through 52923 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 53141 through 53200 in the amount of 247,863.41; 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 52924 through 52925 in the amount of $14,255.21; 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 52926 through 52931 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 53201 through 53306 in the amount of $87,909.81 and 6/14/2022, warrants numbered 52932 through 52951 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 53307 through 53365 in the amount of $252,645.35.

Minutes of the May 10, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 10, 2022 Meeting.

Minutes of the May 26, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 26, 2022 Special Meeting.

Buyi inge iron in the City Clerik 1 ce a Cry Hal, 23 N. Broadway, Brythe, Calfmia during normal business ours. in abefor Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Surplus Property.

Recommendation: Deem items detailed in the staff report as surplus property and authorize staff to dispose of the items as necessary.

11. Request to Waive Quechan Park Fees- Blythe Police Department.

Recommendation: Waive parking fees at Quechan Park for attendees of the Local Area Law Enforcement River Float on July 9, 2022.

12. Request to Cap Parking Fees at Quechan Park- Blythe Chamber of Commerce.

Recommendation: Place a $200 cap on parking fees paid by the Chamber of Commerce for their Annual River Float scheduled for June 18, 2022.

13. Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy.

Recommendation: Adopt the Investment Policy for FY 2022/23 as required by Government Code Section 53646.

14. Request for Display of Fireworks.

Recommendation: Approve an application submitted by the Blythe Fire Department to display fireworks on July 4, 2022.

15. Request for Sale and Display of Fireworks.

Recommendation: Approve applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/Blythe First Assembly of God for the sale of fireworks.

16. Appropriations Limit FY 202/23.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-011 establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2022-23.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.

17. Biennial Review of the Conflict of Interest Code.

Recommendation: Direct staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code and report to the Council no later than October 1, 2022 regarding whether or not amendments are required.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 18)

18. Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for FY 2022/23.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the public hearing, Council adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-013. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-014. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2. ny writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available fo ublic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In additio such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.citvofblvthe.ca.gov.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Items 19-20)

19. Quality of Life Pilot Program Activity Report for May 2022.

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 i emergency there is a need to continue the emergency repairs.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 21-25)

21. Commercial Cannabis Ordinance Amendment.

Recommendation: Provide Direction to staff.

22. Employee Work Permit renewal fee.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-019. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESS EMPLOYEE PERMITS.

23. Adopting the FY 2022/23 Operating and Capital Budget and Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budget.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-012 approving the FY 2022/23 Operating and Capital Budget, approve staffing amendments as indicated, approve and adopt salary schedules pursuant to Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations and adopt Resolution No. 2022-020 amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budget.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE. CALIFORNIA ADOPTING OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022.

24. Calling the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election in the City of Blythe.

Recommendation: Council adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-016. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO GENERAL LAW CITES.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-017. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-018. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022.

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

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No, 2022-023 A, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement between the City and The Holt Group for the City-wide Salinity Study.

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 July 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

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

PRESENTATION

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75082 5/12/2022 007771 HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 54974672 016174 LODGING - W MOGG 5/23-5/27/2022 747.74 Total: 747.74
75083 5/12/2022 007106 MOGG, WAYNE 052322 016176 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/23-5/27/2022 225.00 Total: 225.00
75084 5/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 016260 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 4/1-41 49.85 Total: 49.85
75085 5/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 016256 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 3/24-4 97.51 Total: 97.51
75086 5/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 016258 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 3/ 118.05 Total: 118.05
75087 5/12/2022. 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 016254 ELECTRICITYMWTP 3/29-4/27/2022 3,825.38 Total : 3,825.38
75088 5/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 016255 ELECTRICITYNPTF 3/29-4/27/2022 4,647.31 Total : 4,647.31
75089 5/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 016259 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 4/1-4/ 13,206.60 Total : 13,206.60
75090 5/12/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 016253 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 24,714.71 Total : 24,714.71
75091 5/12/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 06622932165 016262 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 85.33 Total: 85.33
75092 5/12/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 11185732804 016263 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 4 138.18 Total : 138.18
75093 5/12/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 07632638008 016264 NATURAL GAS/PD 4/8-5/9/2022 91.19 Total: 91.19
75094 5/24/2022 003439 SHELL 80743041 016252 GASOLINE/PD 4/6-5/6/2022 98.09 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75094 5/24/2022 003439 003439 SHELL (Continued) Total: 98.09 75095 5/24/2022 003439 SHELL 80758744 016252 GASOLINE/PW 4/6-5/6/2022 300.00 Total: 300.00
75096 5/24/2022 004495 REYNOLDS, TERRY 052322 016229 REIMBURSEMENT - WORK BOOTS 181.02 Total : 181.02
75097 5/24/2022 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 103348 014369 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 6/1-71 86.60 Total: 86.60
75098 5/24/2022 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 054544 016069 LATE CHARGE 10.00 6320 016069 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 697.90
Total : 707.90
75099 5/24/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 16NKY4GT9QHL 016201 PARTS/SUPPLIES 196.92 1KVRMNJYFHK9 015989 PARTS/SUPPLIES 143.52
1Y71MVNKGDDR 016086 PARTS/SUPPLIES 253.33
Total : 593.77
75100 5/24/2022 006873 ARAMARK 588000468349 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 312.05 588000472825 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 313.73 5880009425 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 311.14
Total : 936.92
75101 5/24/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 52965CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 1,029.61 53287CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 585.17
Total : 1,614.78
75102 5/24/2022 007906 BEY, FAUSTOL. 21-158664 016187 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 200.00 Total : 200.00
75103 5/24/2022 003687 BLANKS/USA 256462 016132 SUPPLIES 683.17 Total: 683.17
75104 5/24/2022 007804 BORDIN SEMMER LP 3000-0430M 7 016188 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 1,465.00 Total : 1,465.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75105 5/24/2022 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION 1-2022 015980 FLOORING RENOVATION/PD 3,890.00 Total : 3,890.00
75106 5/24/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR92338 016234 MAINT CONTRACT #CN10630-01 2/22-5 43.65 Total: 43.65
75107 5/24/2022 004598 BUSH, JOHN 052322 016272 REIMBURSEMENT - FIRE CALL ON-SITI 332.32 Total: 332.32
75108 5/24/2022 000051 C B PLUMBING 93400 015809 BUILDING RENOVATIONS/FD 3,970.00 93858 016091 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 704.76
93957 015809 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,015.10
Total: 5,689.86
75109 5/24/2022 000830 CENTURY FORMS 3306 016156 SUPPLIES 963.40 Total: 963.40
75110 5/24/2022 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE CEQA2203-002 ADMIN - CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIE 600.00 Total: 600.00
75111 5/24/2022 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE 050322 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 36.36 Total: 36.36
75112 5/24/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES APR 2022 016235 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 4/2 3,432.99 Total: 3,432.99
75113 5/24/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES 2597669 016236 COLLECTION ACCOUNTS 23.03 Total: 23.03
75114 5/24/2022 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER MAR 2022 016237 PARKING CITATIONS 3/2022 820.00 Total: 820.00
75115 5/24/2022 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE INO446651 016227 ACCOUNT #AR0056577 FACILITY #FAO( 477.00 Total: 477.00
75116 5/24/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000122208 016238 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 5/1-5/31/2022 257.65 Total: 257.65
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75117 5/24/2022 006907 CT INTERNATIONAL 2218991 016172 SUPPLIES 228.38 Total : 228.38
75118 5/24/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-191405 016184 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.89 8681-191406 016183 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.69
Total : 13.58
75119 5/24/2022 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 9515686-03 016239 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,156.75 Total: 1,156.75
75120 5/24/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC 134716 016240 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 1/20: 100.00 136592 016240 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 3/2022 524.70
137100 016240 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 3/20: 606.30
Total: 1,231.00
75121 5/24/2022 004033 DECONINCK, JOSEPH 051122 016241 REIMBURSEMENT - FUEL 61.50 Total: 61.50
75122 5/24/2022 005412 DEERE & COMPANY 117316630 014937 JOHN DEERE MOWER 22,213.66 Total : 22,213.66
75123 5/24/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 576053 016173 BLOOD ALCHOL ANALYSIS 3/2022 105.00 578220 016242 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 4/2022 1,207.00
578418 016242 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 4/2022 98.00
Total: 1,410.00
75124 5/24/2022 000016 ES BABCOCK & SONS INC CD20922-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 107.10 CE20295-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CE20298-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
CE20308-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 63.00
CE20681-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CE21102-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 107.10
CE21104-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CE21105-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CE21257-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
CE21437-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
Total: 852.91
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75125 5/24/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPWK0538450 016009 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,497.62 Total : 1,497.62
75126 5/24/2022 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1194067728 016243 EMPLOYMENT TAX 1,752.00 Total : 1,752.00
75127 5/24/2022 002750 FERGUSON, PRAET & SHERMAN 25312 016189 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 352.00 Total: 352.00
75128 5/24/2022 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 233722 016194 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,040.00 Total: 1,040.00
75129 5/24/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 016244 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 5/ 109.45 7609229375 016245 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 5/1: 106.02 9091590013 016246 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 7,638.54 9091590039 016248 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 5/7-6/6/2022 362.92 9091590042 016247 CENTRANET ACCESS-SWELLS 5/1-5/ 2,157.72 Total: 10,374.65
75130 5/24/2022 007905 GARNICA, BIANCA 042722 COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL REFUNI 10.00 Total : 10.00
75131 5/24/2022 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC ESCP-5 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - EDE 6,800.00 TORO-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - TOF 4,000.00
Total : 10,800.00
75132 5/24/2022 007903 HERNANDEZ, VANESSA 050322 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 113.64 Total: 113.64
75133 5/24/2022 001606 HUDSON, VALERIE 032322 016085 REIMBURSEMENT - SUPPLIES 163.89 Total: 163.89
75134 5/24/2022 007674 HUNTINGTON PUBLIC CAPITAL GROU 548201 015212 ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LI 305,427.00 Total : 305,427.00
75135 5/24/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC G82199 016084 PARTS/SUPPLIES 168.46 G82536 016084 PARTS/SUPPLIES 59.80
G85136 016139 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,316.81
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75135 5/24/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) G89806 016152 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 47.31
G92553 016166 PARTS/SUPPLIES 41.25
T36780 016154 PARTS/SUPPLIES 56.44
T37065 016161 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 15.80
T37109 016165 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 21.27
T37342 016167 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.25
016167
Total: 1,841.39
75136 5/24/2022 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9008568459 016249 ACCT 1165535 4/1-4/30/2022 319.28 Total : 319.28
75137 5/24/2022 004771 LANDMARK LP0522-20 016190 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4/14-4/27/21 3,326.40 LP0522-21 016191 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4/14-4/27121 748.80 Total: 4,075.20
75138 5/24/2022 002150 LAW OFFICES OF JONES & MAYER 109708 016186 LEGAL SERVICES 4/2022 9,493.62 Total : 9,493.62
75139 5/24/2022 007336 MR. PEST CONTROL 5569 016202 PEST CONTROL SERVICE/CH 175.00 Total: 175.00
75140 5/24/2022 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN APR 2022 016250 INSPECTION SERVICES 4/2022 7,862.50 Total: 7,862.50
75141 5/24/2022 005983 NICHOLS CONSULTING 2022-9833092-01 015304 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,000.00 Total: 2,000.00
75142 5/24/2022 007728 ONWARD ENGINEERING 6304 016192 LOVEKIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1,080.00 Total : 1,080.00
75143 5/24/2022 003414 OVIVO USA, LLC 8482715 016162 CLARIFIER REPLACEMENT 195,206.25 Total : 195,206.25
75144 5/24/2022 003414 OVIVO USA, LLC 8482716 016162 CLARIFIER REPLACEMENT - BONDS 2,500.00 Total: 2,500.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75145 5/24/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 051022 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 416.62 Total : 416.62
75146 5/24/2022 007671 PRECISION INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 2828 016160 SUPPLIES 2,486.96 Total : 2,486.96
75147 5/24/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 24444372 015977 SUPPLIES 75.03 25144185 016198 SUPPLIES 23.48
Total : 98.51
75148 5/24/2022 000218 RICHARDS WATSON & GERSHON 236945 016251 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 2,823.76 Total: 2,823.76
75149 5/24/2022 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC 5787 016163 LOVEKIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 63,312.91 Total: 63,312.91
75150 5/24/2022 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3762 016171 STREET SIGNAGE 432.82 Total: 432.82
75151 5/24/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 336333 016178 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 251.84 435200 016141 SUPPLIES 17.22
890877 016146 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 353.76
Total : 622.82
75152 5/24/2022 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-1051 016261 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1/1-1/31/2 427.50 22-3082 016261 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3/1-3/31/2 2,802.50 22-4031SC 016261 OFFICE 365 BUSINESS 4,956.00
22-4048 016261 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4/1-4/30/2 237.50 22-4513 016261 SHIPPING CHARGE 59.30
22-4515 016261 COMPUTER UPGRADE 1,439.42
016261
22-5032SC 016261 1 YR ONLINE EMPLOYEE CYBER TRAIT 10.00 Total: 9,932.22
75153 5/24/2022 002361 SOUTHWEST RUBBER & SUP CO INC 495243-001 015984 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,431.47 Total: 1,431.47
75154 5/24/2022 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B22-04-201 016193 ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION INSPE 21,370.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75154 5/24/2022 000141 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC (Continued) Total : 21,370.00 75155 5/24/2022 007902 THE JADO PRINT COMPANY 102 016196 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 85.00 Total : 85.00
75156 5/24/2022 007171 T-MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY 13430 016153 SUPPLIES 6,594.38 Total: 6,594.38
75157 5/24/2022 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 2597669 016265 COLLECTION SERVICES 4/1-4/30/2022 80.81 Total: 80.81
75158 5/24/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29358 015910 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 145.83 Total: 145.83
77 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 764,466.29 77 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 764,466.29

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 75082-75158
IN THE AMOUNT OF $764,466.29 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 JUNE 14, 2022.

Chest. Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Involce PO # Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE UTILITY BILLING REFUND WARRANTS NUMBERED 75159-75169 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,224.83 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR PAYMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. I FURTHER

CERTIFY THAT COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CA

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75159 5/24/2022 007362 COX, BRANDY Ref000210374 UB Refund Cst #025808 17.23 Total : 17.23
75160 5/24/2022 007912 DAVALOS, RAQUEL Ref000210370 UB Refund Cst #025709 85.56 Ref000210371 UB Refund Cst #025710 104.21
Total: 189.77
75161 5/24/2022 007908 GALLO, KAITEE Ref000210365 UB Refund Cst #023358 2.54 Total : 2.54
75162 5/24/2022 007911 GIRARD, JORDAN Ref000210369 UB Refund Cst #025366 94.68 Total: 94.68
75163 5/24/2022 004307 HOOVER, RICHARD Ref000210373 UB Refund Cst #025727 115.32 Total : 115.32
75164 5/24/2022 007046 MOORE JR, SEAN Ref000210368 UB Refund Cst #025304 109.53 Total : 109.53
75165 5/24/2022 007907 PLAYFORD, SHARON Ref000210364 UB Refund Cst #001314 63.15 Total : 63.15
75166 5/24/2022 006936 RIVERFRONT ESTATES LLC Ref000210375 UB Refund Cst #025851 475.19 Total : 475.19
75167 5/24/2022 007910 RODRIGUEZ, DIANA Ref000210367 UB Refund Cst #025099 1.98 Total: 1.98
75168 5/24/2022 007914 RODRIGUEZ, ISENIA Ref000210372 UB Refund Cst #025719 123.61 Total: 123.61
75169 5/24/2022 007909 TRUJILLO, ALEXIS Ref000210366 UB Refund Cst #024919 31.83 Total : 31.83
11 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,224.83
11 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,224.83
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 75239 6/14/2022 007919 007919 VICTORIA, MARIA (Continued) Total: 10.00 75240 6/14/2022 007900 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC INV47801 016083 FIRE EQUIPMENT 2,196.44 Total : 2,196.44
71 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 431,940.71 71 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 431,940.71

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 75170-75240
IN THE AMOUNT OF $431,940.71 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 JUNE 14, 2022.

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75170 5/31/2022 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023300030 016290 USE TAX 4/2022 45.00 Total: 45.00
75171 6/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 000016809001 HEALTH BENEFITS - ELECTED 6/2022 2,596.59 Total: 2,596.59
75172 6/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016808999 HEALTH BENEFITS - ALL EMPLOYEES ( 92,881.50 Total: 92,881.50
75173 6/1/2022 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, STD, PREMIUM: 6,273.95 Total: 6,273.95
75174 6/14/2022 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE MAY 2022 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 5/20 33,939.00 Total: 33,939.00
75175 6/14/2022 003439 SHELL 81326558 016340 GASOLINE/PW 5/6-6/6/2022 60.98 Total : 60.98
75176 6/14/2022 003439 SHELL 81336966 016340 GASOLINE/PD 5/6-6/6/2022 207.39 Total : 207.39
75177 6/14/2022 005178 ALFARO, EVELYN ZPM1/2022 016301 ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR 5/2022 300.00 Total : 300.00
75178 6/14/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 144HJ1TKFT6M 016177 PARTS/SUPPLIES 113.64 1CDMFYLNWRD4 016286 PARTS/SUPPLIES 313.45
1HPC7CDKCQHC 016223 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 44.98
1JVVPKQCGXF4 016224 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 99.75
1TQCVX4CL37Y 016266 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,304.87
1W3DJHD9L3P4 016222 PARTS/SUPPLIES 84.72
Total: 1,961.41
75179 6/14/2022 006873 ARAMARK 5880013942 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 311.14 5880019471 014368 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 311.14
Total : 622.28
75180 6/14/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 54007CL 015265 FUEL - CITY VEHICLES 2,526.31 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75180 6/14/2022 007828 007828 BECK OIL, INC (Continued) Total : 2,526.31 75181 6/14/2022 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 42858 016293 LAB SERVICES 4/2022 753.00 Total: 753.00
75182 6/14/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR92827 014375 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT #CN10665- 48.83 Total : 48.83
75183 6/14/2022 003167 CACEO 200021526 016312 TRAINING - REGISTRATION 600.00 Total : 600.00
75184 6/10/2022 005919 CADENA, ALBERT NICK 012-05-022 016329 MEDICAL AID TRAINING/CERTIFICATIO 4,500.00 Total: 4,500.00
75185 6/14/2022 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER APR 2022 016330 PARKING CITATIONS 4/2022 593.50 Total : 593.50
75186 6/14/2022 007894 CODE 4 FIRE, INC 2022430 016331 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 770.00 Total : 770.00
75187 6/14/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED MAY 2022 016306 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT 5/2022 75,161.40 Total : 75,161.40
75188 6/14/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0641527 016332 WATER SERVICE/BFD 5/21-6/17/2022 61.50 0641529 014378 WATER SERVICEM/WTP 5/21-6/17/2022 80.75
Total : 142.25
75189 6/14/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55070 016233 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 268.19 55073 016214 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,298.19
Total: 1,566.38
75190 6/14/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-191444 016168 PARTS/SUPPLIES 187.14 8681-191660 016219 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 115.43
8681-191854 016267 PARTS/SUPPLIES 416.01
8681-191895 016282 PARTS/SUPPLIES 301.74
Total: 1,020.32
75191 6/14/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC 137533 016333 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 4/2022 889.47 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75191 6/14/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC (Continued)
138081 016333 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 4/20: 420.85
Total: 1,310.32
75192 6/14/2022 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 25340910 014644 CONTRACT #25340910 3/15-4/14/2022 215.81 75938518 014644 CONTRACT #25340910 4/15-5/14/2022 215.81 763267229 014644 CONTRACT #25340910 5/15-6/14/2022 226.61 014644
76480915 014416 CONTRACT #25559071 6/1-6/30/2022 325.29 76483674 014414 CONTRACT #25563258 6/1-6/30/2022 505.52 76549551 014644 CONTRACT #25340910 6/15-7/14/2022 215.81 Total : 1,704.85
75193 6/14/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 581997 016295 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 4/2022 35.00 Total: 35.00
75194 6/14/2022 007000 DUENAZ, FERNANDO 060622 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
75195 6/14/2022 000016 ES BABCOCK & SONS INC CE21865-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 65.15 CE22043-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 63.00
CE22044-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CE22113-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
CF20141-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 119.92
CF20312-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CF20315-0040 014376 TESTING SERVICES 78.75
Total: 615.75
75196 6/14/2022 003696 EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER 1007363552 016296 ACCT #700000050 - FORENSIC EVIDEN 1,200.00 Total: 1,200.00
75197 6/14/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPPS0733198 016271 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,081.50 Total : 1,081.50
75198 6/14/2022 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 062722 016063 PER DIEM - 6/27-6/29/2022 45.00 Total: 45.00
75199 6/14/2022 002072 F&S FITNESS TECH 976529 016302 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICE - REC 895.90 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75199 6/14/2022 002072 002072 F&S FITNESS TECH (Continued) Total : 895.90 75200 6/14/2022 007898 FIREHOSEDIRECT S1272774 016075 FIRE EQUIPMENT 6,182.42 Total: 6,182.42
75201 6/14/2022 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 233695 016274 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 75.00 Total: 75.00
75202 6/14/2022 005213 FRONTIER 9091590042 016335 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLWELLS 6/1-6/ 2,158.01 Total: 2,158.01
75203 6/14/2022 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 569630 016351 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 661.70 Total : 661.70
75204 6/14/2022 004242 GANDARA, EMMANUEL 061922 016195 (1) TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/19-6/24/2022 245.00 061922 016195 (1) TRAVEL - PARKING 6/19-6/24/2022 75.00 016195
062622 016195 (2) TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/26-7/1/2022 245.00 062622 016195 (2) TRAVEL - PARKING 6/26-7/1/2022 75.00
016195
53413550 016195 (2) TRAVEL - LODGING 6/26-7/1/2022 704.34 53415387 016195 (1) TRAVEL - LODGING 6/19-6/24/2022 704.34 Total : 2,048.68
75205 6/14/2022 000869 GRAINGER 9313145782 016281 PARTS/SUPPLIES 59.90 Total: 59.90
75206 6/14/2022 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 2228230 016138 MATERIAL/SUPPLIES 17,902.39 Total: 17,902.39
75207 6/14/2022 007770 GUERRERO III, JOSE 061922 016315 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/19-6/24/2022 245.00 061922 016315 TRAVEL - MILEAGE 6/19-6/24/2022 167.32
016315
Total: 412.32
75208 6/14/2022 007896 GUTIERREZ, ANGEL 062622 016064 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/26-6/29/2022 155.00 Total: 155.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75209 6/14/2022 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC ESCP-6 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - EDE 11,600.00 Total : 11,600.00
75210 6/14/2022 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN018082 016336 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES QTR 4 1,278.96 SIN018147 016336 CONTRACT SERVICES - TRANSACTION 600.00 Total : 1,878.96
75211 6/10/2022 007771 HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 54979022 016065 TRAVEL - LODGING 6/26-6/29/2022 324.90 Total : 324.90
75212 6/14/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC G91119 016159 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.05 G94711 016216 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 31.35
G94903 016215 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.83
G97305 016181 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.32
HO1647 016232 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.68
H06731 016268 PARTS/SUPPLIES р 6.51
T39112 016220 PARTS/SUPPLIES 65.22
T39118 016220 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -54.35
Total : 268.61
75213 6/14/2022 007579 INTEGRITY SURVEILLANCE GROUP 13704 016297 ANNUAL SERVICE RENEWAL FOR GPS 998.00 Total : 998.00
75214 6/14/2022 007915 JONES, AMBRIA 91105 016230 REFUND - FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE 25.00 Total : 25.00
75215 6/14/2022 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9008633749 016337 ACCT 1165535 5/1-5/31/2022 575.81 Total : 575.81
75216 6/14/2022 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 016298 BLOOD DRAWS/ON CALL FEES 4/2022 725.00 Total : 725.00
75217 6/14/2022 004771 LANDMARK LP0522-67 016231 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4/28-5/11/21 2,512.80 LP0622-21 016308 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5/12-5/25/21 7,786.80 Total : 10,299.60
75218 6/14/2022 007899 LN CURTIS & SONS INV596914 015821 FIRE EQUIPMENT 12,447.39 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75218 6/14/2022 007899 007899 LN CURTIS & SONS (Continued) Total: 12,447.39 75219 6/14/2022 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN MAY 2022 016338 INSPECTION SERVICES 5/2022 13,515.00 Total : 13,515.00
75220 6/14/2022 003181 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC 904781861 016135 SAFETY SUPPLIES 468.71 Total : 468.71
75221 6/14/2022 007918 PACIFIC CONTRACTORS GROUP INC 016309 PERGOLA PAINTING PROJECT 7,900.00 Total : 7,900.00
75222 6/14/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 060622 016339 PETTY CASH 130.44 Total: 130.44
75223 6/14/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 24869374 016145 SUPPLIES 36.83 25144267 016197 SUPPLIES 34.48
016197
25148459 016197 SUPPLIES 26.01
Total: 97.32
75224 6/14/2022 007884 RADCO, INC 5323 016314 HOBSONWAY SEWER EMERGENCY RE 29,295.15 Total: 29,295.15
75225 6/14/2022 006176 ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC 2871 015502 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52,217.80 Total: 52,217.80
75226 6/14/2022 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 101 014370 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 5/2022 1,825.00 Total: 1,825.00
75227 6/14/2022 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3754 016218 SIGNS 2,001.00 Total: 2,001.00
75228 6/14/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 097388 016199 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 212.84 146622 016217 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 187.91
160322 016300 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 182.82
194211 016287 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 476.96
780399 016273 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 367.63
850044 016217 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 11.48
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75228 6/14/2022 000241 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) Total : 1,439.64 75229 6/14/2022 004747 SMITH FENCE 1771 016291 FENCE REPLACEMENT FOR SECURIT 6,750.00 Total : 6,750.00
75230 6/14/2022 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-5080 016341 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5/1-5/31/2 285.00 22-5502 016341 SHIPPING CHARGES 16.28
Total: 301.28
75231 6/14/2022 005176 SPARKLETTS 15381711 014379 BULK DRINKING WATERMWTP 106.37 Total: 106.37
75232 6/14/2022 007916 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION B2201-031 PLAN REVIEW DEPOSIT BALANCE REF 172.00 Total : 172.00
75233 6/14/2022 007040 TAILORED CUSTOM PRODUCTS 10 016303 BASKETBALL SHIRTS 1,368.38 016304 BASKETBALL SHIRTS 1,207.88
Total: 2,576.26
75234 6/14/2022 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 496475 016342 PARTS/SUPPLIES 19.76 496704 016221 PARTS/SUPPLIES 18.04
Total : 37.80
75235 6/14/2022 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 520220063 014373 DIG ALERT TICKETS 5/2022 59.50 Total: 59.50
75236 6/14/2022 001981 US BANK 6538876 016343 BOND ADMIN FEES CFD #2004-1 HIDDE 3,025.00 Total: 3,025.00
75237 6/14/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 957241 016131 SUPPLIES 4,458.75 Total: 4,458.75
75238 6/14/2022 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9906500914 016344 WIRELESS SERVICE 4/14-5/13/2022 712.13 9906500915 016346 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS• 76.02
9906500916 016345 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 4/14-5/13/2022 162.00 Total: 950.15
75239 6/14/2022 007919 VICTORIA, MARIA 060622 CANCELLED COMMUNITY CENTER RE 10.00 Page:

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/15/2022 to 04/28/2022
Payday 05/06/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52885 to 52904, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53081 to 53140 in the amount of $252,512.65 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 June 14", 2022.

Chiist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/29/2022 to 05/12/2022
Payday 05/20/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52905 to 52923, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53141 to 53200 in the amount of $247,863.41 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 June 14th, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/27/2022 to 05/27/2022
Payday 05/27/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52924 to 52925 in the amount of $14,255.21 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 14'h, 2022.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/01/2022 to 05/31/2022
Payday 06/03/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52926 to 52931, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53201 to 53306 in the amount of $87,909.81 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 14t, 2022.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/13/2022 to 05/26/2022
Payday 06/03/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52932 to 52951, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53307 to 53365 in the amount of $252,645.35 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 14th, 2022.

Chista Elus
Director of Finance
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
May 10, 2022
The May 10, 2022 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor Reynolds. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor DeConinck and Council Members Rodriguez, Halby and Burton. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reynolds.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated as to items 1-3, no reportable action was taken.

PRESENTATION:

Recognizing the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center Youth All-Star Teams. Coach Jonathan Crowe introduced the championship team. Council congratulated them on their achievements.

Mayor Reynolds stated winning 1°* and 3"d places in the playoffs is excellent. We appreciate your time and efforts.
vil one mario the Council a on te Frogies Calendar are conster to it enemile enacte. consent calendar and acted upon separately.

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

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 Repister.

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.

4. 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.

5. Minutes of the April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.

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

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.
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City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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.

11. 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

13. 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. 2022-007. 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 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 2022-2023 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.

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, -27-
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.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Categorical Exemption- T.O.R.O LLC Indoor Cannabis Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated 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 and zoned General Commercial which allows for cannabis development. The proposed site is level with little vegetation. Development consists of one single-story building totaling 15,300 square feet. Surrounding land uses include the River Speed and Sport to the east, All Pro Pumping to the west, ABC Grooming to the southeast, Interstate 10 to the south and various commercial and industrial uses up and down Hobsonway. Based upon information contained in the administrative record and review of CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the 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 as it meets each of the five criteria set forth in section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, 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 and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved to adopt the Notice of Exemption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Quality of Life Pilot Program Activity Report. Police Chief Dale provided an oral report on the progress made by the Quality-of-Life team during the month of April. Chief Dale stated the program continues to be successful, but the problems we are running into now are the people who do not want to leave or take advantage of our services made available through mental health. We have handled the easy cases and are moving into the cases that will take more time and finding more resources for them.

Mayor Reynolds stated there is an accumulation of shopping carts around town. Its worse than before. Chief Dale disused some options for collection.

No. Public Comment. The item was received and field.

Emergency Sewer Repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Blvd. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the sewer repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin have been deemed an emergency -28-
since February 23rd ! The City Council is required to review the emergency action at every regularly scheduled meeting until the action is terminated. Radco Inc. mobilized on May 3rd and began work on the collapsed sewer line. As repairs 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:

Remedies for Addressing Problem Properties with BMC Violations. City Attorney Roberto gave a general overview of the remedies for addressing properties with Blythe Municipal Code violations. This is a refresher for Council as well as for the public's benefit to understand what goes on, on the City's side when there are problem properties. There are three enforcement mechanisms: administrative citations, public nuisance abatement and pursuing a receivership. Typically, Code Enforcement will issue warning letters in an attempt to work with the property owner to obtain compliance. If that is not successful, Code Enforcement will issue administrative citations. If that does not result in compliance, Code Enforcement may refer the matter to the City prosecutor. If the property is not brought into compliance, the City may proceed with criminal proceedings. The City may also set a public nuisance hearing if letters and citations have not resulted in compliance. If the hearing officer determines a public nuisance exists, the hearing officer will order the removal and abatement of the nuisance within a specified timeframe. If the property owner fails to abate, the City will seek an abatement warrant from the California Superior Court to abate the nuisance. The City Attorney's office would draft an abatement warrant which requires a judge's signature. Whether or not a judge signs the warrant depends on the judge's familiarity with the process and/or whether the judge agrees there is sufficient cause and evidence to abate the nuisance. The City many legally enter the property and abate the nuisance with the selected contractor only after the judge has signed the abatement warrant. The property owner would be responsible for the City's costs, or a lien could be placed on the property.

Councilman Rodriguez asked how many months or years does public nuisance abatement take? City Attorney Roberto stated it should only take a few months, however the City has been actively pursuing some public nuisances within the City and with COVID and the luck of the draw on judges it has taken much longer.

Interim City Manager stated last October the City held a Town Hall on various abatement efforts the City was working on. This was put together to let the public know what we are up against.

We can't just go onto private property to clean something up. We literally need a judge's approval to do so. We have been actively pursuing cleanup, starting with 6 properties. The goal was to add a few properties each year, starting with those most visible from the freeway. We've had a terrible experience this first go-around but now believe we have a path forward No Public Comment. The item was received and field.

Authorization of Enforcement Agency Pursuant to AB 1276. City Manager Crecelius stated on January 1st Assembly Bill 1276 went into effect. AB 1276 prohibits food facilities from -29-
providing single use food accessories such as utensils, condiment packets, straws, etc. unless requested by the consumer. AB 1276 also prohibits food facilities from bundling single-use food accessories in a manner that prohibits the consumer from taking only the desired items. AB 1276 requires the City, on or before June 1s' to authorize an enforcement agency to enforce the single- use tood ware requirements. To comply with AB 1276, it is recommended Council authorize the Development Services Department to serve as the City's enforcement agency. Staff will explore other options for enforcement, such as the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, which already conducts inspections of food facilities. If staff determines another option is available, we will return to Council for additional direction.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with aye votes from Rodriguez, Halby and Burton and no votes from Reynolds and DeConinck.

Water and Sewer Rate Study. Finance Director Elms stated the City owns and operates its own water and sewer systems providing service to approximately 4,000 customers. The cost to provide these services is managed through the City's water and sewer enterprise funds which are fully funded through utility rates and fees. Utility user fees were last adjusted in July of 2019 as part of a rate study conducted in 2015. As a best practice, the City should conduct a comprehensive rate study every five years. Staff released a request for proposal in March, in which five proposals were received. All five proposals were reviewed and ranked by staff based on qualifications, experience, project understanding, technical competency, and cost. Based on staff's review, it was determined Willdan Financial Services best met the requirements of the November 2022. It is recommended Council authorize the Interim 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.

Councilman Halby asked what stood out with Willdan compared to RDN. Finance Director Elms stated in terms of qualifications and experience they were close. Staff felt that the institutional knowledge Willdan had was an advantage over the other company. Willdan performed our last study so they know the ends and outs of the City and thought that would be beneficial in terms of staff time on the project. The top two candidates made a 30-minute presentation to staff as well.

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

San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project included the grinding of 1.5 inches of existing pavement from Barnard to Wisconsin Street with the construction of new 1.5 inches of asphalt over the exposed pavement. San Luis Way is relatively flat with no crown. Once crews mobilized, the Holt Group, City Inspector and contractor discussed methods to improve the condition of San Luis Way. The Holt Group advised grinding 1.5 inches along the roadway edges, followed by the construction of new AC Pavement at 2.5 inches over the entire street -30-
would provide crown. Staff requested the Contractor provide a change order for the methods discussed. The change resulted in a net project decrease of $26,250.00. During construction, the City typically contracts with LandMark to provide construction testing services. This service was inadvertently left out of the original staff report for this project. It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a purchase order to LandMark in an amount not to exceed $9,000 for project testing services. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manger to execute Change Order No. 1 resulting in a $26,250 decrease in project cost.

Rob Holt of The Holt Group stated the cracks are on the surface. We thought it would be best not to grind that much. The street would have been paved today, but we couldn't get enough trucks so we will finish tomorrow.

Vice Mayor DeConinck moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

Lovekin/Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Lovekin/Barnard Street Rehabilitation Project was designed using a CalTrans standard Specification for the installation of ADA ramps throughout the project. This specification does not require base to be installed under the ADA ramp as outlined in the City's standard. The soil on Lovekin is adequate for the ramps to be installed as designed. The soil on Barnard however is not. If installed without base, overtime the ramps would shift and loose alignment with the spandrels and cross gutters. It is therefore recommended that 6" of base material be installed under the 19 ADA ramps identified on Barnard in an amount not to exceed $19,000. During Construction, the City typically contracts with LandMark to provide testing services. This service was inadvertently left out of the original staff report for the project. It is recommended Council authorize staff to issue a purchase order to LandMark in an amount not to exceed $23,000. Also not included in the project was construction staking and surveying which is the responsibility of the City. The Holt Group provided a proposal for these services totaling $14,680. It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed $14,680. It is further recommended Council establish a new project budget to include these changes in the amount of $1,041,865. I should point out that today there was a change in the staff report, and an amended copy was provided to Council and the public. There was an increase to include The Holt Group's construction staking services.

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

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

Police Chief Dale stated in 2011, AB 109 was passed. AB 109 is known as the Public Safety Realignment Act. This resulted in a shift of supervision of most parolees and felons to County probation. Along with this came funding to the County for supervision. Riverside County used the funds to form task forces or Post Release Accountability and Compliance Teams throughout the County, except for Blythe. The Chiefs of Police, County Probation and Sheriff's Department formed these teams to verify compliance with probation, conduct probation -31-
searches, find fugitives and assist local law enforcement agencies with on-going cases. There is an opportunity for Blythe to join the PACT Team with a fully paid officer, overtime and a vehicle assigned to the team in the Coachella Valley. Part of their time would be spent in Blythe. It appears to be a good opportunity to have an essential response to violent crime and put us together with other agencies helping us out. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manger to execute the required Memorandum of Understanding to participate with the PACT team once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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

ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT:

Councilman Burton congratulated the young fellas at the Rec Center. We need to keep encouraging our youth for doing positive things. I would like to give a shout out to Blythe PD.

They are doing a good job out there.

Mayor Reynolds stated the Chamber of Commerce had a great Cinco De Mayo event.

Councilman DeConinck stated the event the Prime Leaf generated a lot of money for the community. He also reported on the upcoming Elks dinner fundraiser.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Sebastian Guislain of 360 S. Solano stated at the last Council meeting we came forward to discuss the on-site improvements at our project and to look for direction. I come both as a reminder and for direction.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:53pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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Minutes of the
Blythe City Council Special Meeting
May 26, 2022
The May 26, 2022 Special meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 3:00pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor Reynolds. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor DeConinck and Council Members Rodriguez and Burton. Councilman Halby was excused from the meeting.

Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, 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.
cone mo or the Council on te Conses Carna recertion, it will be removed from te consent calendar and acted upon separately.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Wednesday, May 23, 2022.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Ratification of the Mayor's Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the May 23, 2022 Fire on Spring Street. Fire Chief Hasler gave an update on the fire.

As of right now, Chief Dale and I have been in contact with County Emergency Services. The investigation is complete, and once we receive equipment from County EMD, we will stage it and put out the hot spots. I have some equipment that is down and being repaired. We hope to have it back in service this afternoon.

Police Chief Dale stated the State Fire Marshall was out along with the State Arson investigator and his arson dog along with our detectives. A full scene investigation was done yesterday. No evidence of arson has been found at this point. The scene has been cleared. It is now a safety issue only, but the fence is up, and barriers are coming tomorrow. It is now turned over to the property owners. The owner's insurance company is doing their investigation, they are responsible for paying for the fence and making it safe as well.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the item today is ratification of the Mayor's Proclamation of the existence of a local emergency due to the fire. We have deemed it an emergency. That gives the City the potential to report some of our expenses to the State for reimbursement, as well as potentially FEMA. This action is necessary so that our costs from fighting the fire, 24/7 monitoring of the property for fire and safety issues and other resources are recovered. It will also hopefully open up some type of funding for the affected businesses. I have had conversations with Riverside County EDA who are looking for any available programs. -33-
Mayor Reynolds stated the Dobbs family has stated they are coming back bigger and better.

Have we heard from Sears?
Interim City Manager Creceilus stated I have spoken with Dylan Dobbs of Ashley Furniture and Toni Tobourn of Sears. Everyone is devastated about the loss of these businesses. Toni stated that she was working on a plan to convert her store from a Sears to another appliance store. I know the Dobbs family wants the community to know their business is not going to be a another burned structure in Blythe. They are going to rebuild and come back better than ever. They still have their distribution center, so anyone that has made an order, it will be delivered. The showroom was destroyed in the fire, but they are here to serve the community through the Main Street store.

No public comment. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-015. If adopted, the Resolution will remain in place until rescinded by the Council. Councilman Rodriguez moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-015. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-015. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING PROCLAMATION NO. 2022-01 DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE FIRE THAT STARTED ON MAY 23, 2022.

ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT:

Mayor Reynolds stated the Palo Verde Varsity Baseball Team was leading in the CIF Championship game.

Councilman DeConinck stated Pastor Mick has found a temporary place to hold services until his building is cleared.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it has been shared with the businesses affected that the City wants to be a resource in whatever way possible. We will work through how we can help with rebuilding. There may be some further items brought ot Council for approval/Direction as to how we can assist them moving forward.

Councilman Bruton thanked everyone who showed up, Blythe PD, the other fire agencies, the Mayor was out there directing traffic. It made me feel proud to be from Blythe.

Councilman Rodriguez stated for Sears the hardest part will be not having an income stream. As Ashley's was the showroom, they can keep on going.

Stated Calvary on apie is tie other los nes vile dead The coMe Che al separating the Church and Sears. Calvary's insurance investigator is there, and they are hoping to get an all clear.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 3:16pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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9:06:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/ Approved Iype/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-004 DEMO-INT 880 EAST FOURTEENTH AVEN TOROSIAN & ATTEBERY 0.00 78.00 78.00 5/3/2022 869431004 OWNER
513/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Including 1 non-load bearing wall B2205-013 DEMO-INT 2139 THOMAS DRIVE SONIA KIM KELLEY 5,000.00 156.00 156.00 5/11/2022 824191030 OWNER
5/1/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Demolition
Total for: DEMO-INT 5,000.00 234.00 234.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-027 ELEC 261 WARD STREET TELLEZ & ESPINOZA 16,100.00 339.59 339.59 5/26/2022 SOLAR 851130019 TITAN SOLAR POWER CA INC
319322022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2204-012 ELEC 230 OASIS STREET CARLOTTA LOGAN 44,000.00 270.27 270.27 5/4/2022 SOLAR 842162007 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
12522022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2204-026 ELEC 664 MICHELLE STREET CARLOS SAUCEDA 25,000.00 260.75 260.75 5/4/2022 SOLAR 842172012 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
312322222 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2204-039 ELEC 250 OASIS STREET THOMAS & DEBRA TENIENTE 60,456.00 322.25 322.25 5/23/2022 SOLAR 842162005 SUNLOGIX ENERGY INC
4/27/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & UPGRADE
B2110-049 ELEC 100 WEST HOBSONWAY UNION BANK 100,000.00 241.42 241.42 5/23/2022 SOLAR 848043017 RENEWAGE ENERGY SOLUTIC
287202221 ISSUED Permit Name Elec Vehicle Charging Stations (2) B2205-006 ELEC 420 SOUTH FIFTH STREET BRUCE E DAVIS 1,500.00 122.00 122.00 5/5/2022 848172033 SHAWN COPELAND
3/4/2022 ISSUED Permit Name NEW 100 amp PANEL
B2204005 ELEC 450 SOUTH FIFTH STREET ANTONIO JIMENEZ & AILYN N 6,610.00 255.36 255.36 5/2/2022 SOLAR 848172036 GRID ALTERNATIVES
21652222 ISSUED Permit Name Roof mount Solar
B2203-016 ELEC 821 YUCCA DRIVE MARIO A. & GRACE V. CORIA 24,000.00 265.46 265.46 5/10/2022 SOLAR 842220004 ILUM SOLAR
3/102222 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2204-028 ELEC 2634 COLORADO RIVER ROAL DAVID BIRMINGHAM 21,000.00 266.28 266.28 5/12/2022 SOLAR 833370052 STAN VAN MIERLO BUILDERS
3/420022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2204-015 ELEC 180 OASIS STREET JAMES & GERALDINE CASTEE 15,000.00 254.45 254.45 5/10/2022 SOLAR 842162011 ILUM SOLAR
13/20 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
27/20
Total for: ELEC 313,666.00 2,597.83 2,597.83
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9:06:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Tvpe/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-048 ENCROACHMENT 1345 WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 0.00 571.00 571.00 5/6/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
1/30/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WO#PSR 3735610
B2102-015 ENCROACHMENT OCOTILLO and LOVEKIN BIVI CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 560.00 560.00 5/6/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS
2/26/2021 ISSUED Permit Name EMERGENCY REPATR
B2204-004 ENCROACHMENT 616 EAST HOSBONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 571.00 571.00 5/6/2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS
1/6/2022 ISSUED Permit Name #1903932E & #1890954E
1/23/202:

Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 1,702.00 1,702.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-010 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 352.00 352.00 5/5/2022 FAITH ELECTRIC LLC
313/2022 ISSUED Permit Name APRIL Blanket for SCE Pole Repl B2205-009 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 352.00 352.00 5/5/2022 FAITH ELECTRIC LLC
ISSUED Permit Name MARCH Blanket for SCE Pole Repl
313/2022
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 704.00 704.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-012 FENCE 390 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEV OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RAMIREZ 3,000.00 104.50 104.50 5/9/2022 WROUGHT IRON 845022031 OWNER
5/9/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WROUGHT IRON, 4'
5/9/2022
Total for: FENCE 3,000.00 104.50 104.50
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-031 MECH 451 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET CATHERINE VALENZUELA 8,400.00 122.00 0.00 5/24/2022 848171016 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INI
3/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name New 4 ton gas/elec on roof B2205-030 MECH 610 NORTH NINTH STREET LACEY & BROUGHAM 7,000.00 122.00 122.00 5/24/2022 857082001 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INI
3/1/2022 ISSUED Permit Name New 4 ton heat pump on ground B2205-029 MECH 405 EAST MURPHY STREET ROBERT STEPHEN MCCALL 2,600.00 243.00 243.00 5/18/2022 845162020 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING &
/18/202 ISSUED Permit Name
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MECH 18,000.00 487.00 365.00
Total for:

Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid CRW
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B2108-034 OTHER 320 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV J DADA DONLON INC 150,000.00 2,808.79 2,808.79 5/3/2022 848100033 GP BUILDERS INC
9/13/2021 ISSUED Permit Name Exterior Imps & Interior Wall B2204-023 OTHER 320 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV J DADA DONLON INC 100,000.00 1,316.85 1,316.85 5/25/2022 848100033 GP BUILDERS INC
3/17/2022 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR EMP
B2111-045 OTHER 311 SOUTH SIXTH STREET NICOLAS & FABIOLA FIERROS 20,000.00 1,280.00 1,280.00 5/9/2022 848172002 OWNER
12/320221 ISSUED Permit Name Repair of Fire Damage
Total for: OTHER 270,000.00 5,405.64 5,405.64
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-043 PLUMB 550 SOUTH BROADWAY #24 BROADWAY MANOR COMMUN 2,870.00 36.00 36.00 5/4/2022 WATER HEATER 869080039 CRECELIUS INC
4/26/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HATER
B2204-001 PLUMB 661 OCOTILLO ROAD JESSE BARKIN 991.00 36.00 36.00 5/4/2022 WATER HEATER 839010017 CRECELIUS INC
ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
4112022
B2204-011 PLUMB 381 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE CHERRY MICALIZIO 991.00 36.00 36.00 514/2022 WATER HEATER 845022012 CRECELIUS INC
4/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2204-022 PLUMB 350 NORTH PALM DRIVE IST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHUF 2,300.00 96.00 96.00 5/4/2022 BACKFLOW 845030004 CRECELIUS INC
18/20 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
18/201
B2204-031 PLUMB 1000 block North Lovekin Blvd TOWNE HOUSE CONDOS 1,497.00 96.00 96.00 5/4/2022 BACKFLOW 839031049 CRECELIUS INC
1/20/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2204-042 PLUMB 559 GATEWAY STREET MARGARET FODOR 1,898.00 36.00 36.00 5/4/2022 WATER HEATER 869431008 CRECELIUS INC
ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
126/2022
B2205-008 PLUMB 2450 EAST HOBSONWAY AF PROPERTIES 2015 LIC 4,200.00 96.00 96.00 5/11/2022 BACKFLOW 857160021 CRECELIUS INC
318/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2205-023 PLUMB 226 SOUTH FOURTH STREET DEBRA DEMAGNUS 7,500.00 122.00 122.00 5/17/2022 WATER 848092004 ROTOCO INC
/17/202: ISSUED Permit Name WATER LINE REPAIR
/17/202
B2205-017 PLUMB 535 WEST BARNARD STREET: RENOVA PROPERTIES LIC 300.00 36.00 36.00 5/12/2022 WATER HEATER 845030005 YBARRA PLUMBING
3/12022 FINALED Permit Name NEW WATER HEATER
B2205-014 PLUMB 370 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULET JUDD ET AL 2,470.00 122.00 122.00 5/11/2022 SEWER 845022033 CRECELIUS INC
3/11/2022 FINALED Permit Name SEWER LINE REPAIR
Total for: PLUMB 25,017.00 712.00 712.00
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For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-002 REMOVE-R 942 WEST BARNARD STREET GILBERT & ROSALIA GUILIN 17,000.00 78.00 78.00 5/3/2022 836090015 BURNS & PARTNERS INC
3/20: ISSUED Permit Name Asbestos Removal
3/20:

REMOVE-R 17,000.00 78.00 78.00
Total for:

Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-016 480 NORTH NINTH STREET JONATHAN SMITH 2,000.00 86.61 86.61 5/12/2022 851032018 SELF
3/2/2022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF REPAIR
B2205-001 RERF 980 VISTA SUNRISE STREET JUAN M CAMACHO 5,500.00 156.59 156.59 5/3/2022 TEAR OFF 869372007 MEZA'S ROOFING
FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF
3/3/2022
Total for: RERF 7,500.00 243.20 243.20
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-020 RES-STOR 350 NORTH NINTH STREET JASON & KARYN BROWN 15,487.20 569.16 569.16 851032031 OWNER
4/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name METAL STORAGE BUILDING
Total for: RES-STOR 15,487.20 569.16 569.16
Permit No./AIssued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2205-001 RIVCOUNTY 16230 16TH AVENUE GILA FARM LAND 2,500.00 212.90 212.90 5/6/2022 863050007 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC IN
3/4/2022 FINALED Permit Name ELECTRICAL
RC2204-003 RIVCOUNTY 18023 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULI RICK & CATRINA BRYCE 5,000.00 395.90 395.90 5/5/2022 875021005 SHAWN COPELAND
/29/202 ISSUED Permit Name REPLACE WELL PUPM ELEC W/UPGRADE /4/202
RC2112-005 RIVCOUNTY 34100 LUDY ROAD FONDOMONTE CALIF 8,000,000.00 67,876.60 67,876.60 5/13/2022 878161013 ERICSSON GRANT
5/6/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Infrastructure
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 8,007,500.00 68,485.40 68,485.40
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-008 SIGN 5,000.00 350.37 350.37
83610TH LOVEKIN BOULEV SIGN AT PINI SIGN FACTORY PRINTING & OI 5/4/2022
1/7/202: ISSUED Permit Name
1/25/202
Total for: SIGN 5,000.00 350.37 350.37
PERM133 ASSOCIATE
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6/6/2022 City of Blythe Page 5
9:06:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-022 400 BLOCK WEST DONLON ST DAKOTA DUNES INC 8,000.00 78.00 78.00

BONDED RIGGING & HEAVY T
3/16/2022 APPROVED Permit Name AKA: 325 S Commercial Street Total for: TANKS 8,000.00 78.00 78.00
43 Permits Issued from 5/1/2022 Thru 5/31/2022 Total Valuation: $8,695,170.20 Total Fees: $81,751.10
Total Fees Paid: $81,629.10
6/6/2022 City of Blythe
9:13:05AM Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Type of Case Number opened
BLDGR 6
COMPLAINT 3
DEBRIS 1
DUMPING 1
FIRE 5
SIDEWALK 1
TRASH
WATER
WEED
ZONING
Total Cases Opened: 28
Cases closed in May: 16
Remaining Active Cases: 482
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6/6/2022 City of Blythe
9:10:12AM Permits Finaled
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Iss/Finaled Type/Sub-Type Site Addr / Parcel No. / Applicant Lot/Blde Size Lot & Bloch Tract & Subdivision Permit No.

BURNPERMIT 533 WEST CHANSLORWAY .38 ACRE
BP2205-003 PERMIT 2022-068
5/2/2022 842132024

ROBERTO FLORES
BURNPERMIT 500 BLOCK OFSOUTH INTAKE BOT 127.25 acres
BP2205-004 PERMIT 2022-069
5/10/2022 869210012

JON PAUL J WEHRLI
BURNPERMIT 800 BLOCK NORTH SEVENTH STRF 20.02 acres
BP2205-005 PERMIT 2022-070
5/10/2022 842080031

JON PAUL J WEHRLI
BURNPERMIT 1338 EAST FOORTEENTH AVENUE TACRE
BP2205-002 PERMIT 2022-072
5/13/2022 869160034

LURLINE DAVIS
BURNPERMIT 238 EAST TENTH AVENUE 2.41 acres
BP2205-001 PERMIT 2022-071
5/19/2022 839110018

ISMAEL AGUIRRE
BURNPERMIT 2265 EAST CHANSLORWAY 1.96 acres
BP2205-006 PERMIT 2022-073
5/31/2022 857140011
OWNER
6 Permits Finaled from 5/1/2022 Thru 5/31/2022

6/6/2022 City of Blythe
9:08:52AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor Permit No. FINN FORD BLYTHE
5/18/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 410 EAST HOBSONWAY
L2205-001 848081004 GRL PROP 2005
Permit Name
Description: 350 SOUTH BROADWAY FINN CHEVROLET BLYTHE
5/18/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED
L2205-002 848142030 'GRL PROPERTIES 200:

Permit Name
Description: FINN CJDR BLYTHE
5/18/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 390 SOUTH BROADWAY
L2205-003 848142032 GRL PROPERTIES 2005
Permit Name
Description:
3 Permit Applications from 5/1/2022 Thru 5/31/2022
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City of Blythe
1:11:10PM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: EMILIA NORIEGA
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2205-001 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
JEAN WAI WONG 5/9/2022
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY 5/9/2022
Comments:

G2205-002 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
ROBERT & ARLENE THATCHER 5/10/2022
600-614 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-003 GRAFFITI Old Foster Freeze RECIEVED
JUAN F GARCIA 5/10/2022
540 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-004 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
TERRY & DIANA TODD 5/10/2022
508 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-005 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY 5/10/2022
200 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-006 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
EDDIE CARDENAS RAMIREZ TADEO 5/10/2022
132 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

G2205-007 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
TRUE VINE HOSPITALITY LLC 5/10/2022
939 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-008 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
ERIN RENEE BARNES 5/10/2022
475 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2205-009 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
CITY RIGHT OF WAY 5/10/2022
EAST OF 555 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

PRO115 CRV/SYSTEMS
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6/6/2022 City of Blythe Page 2
1:11:10PM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
G2205-010 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI IN BATHROOM CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 5/10/2022
375 EAST DONLON STREET 5/10/2022
Comments:

G2205-011 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET FINDIN 5/11/2022
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY 5/11/2022
Comments:

G2205-012 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 5/5/2022
890 EAST HOBSONWAY 5/5/2022
Comments:

G2205-013 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON SIDE WALL CLOSED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST TZ0zS
941 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-014 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON CRASH CAN
CITY OF BLYTHE 220ZS
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2205-015 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON SIDE WALL CLOSED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST 220z/9k9
941 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2205-016 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED

NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT
400 EAST RICE STREET 5/24/2022
Comments:

G2205-017 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON MAIL BOX CLOSED
MARIA J VADO 5/25/2022
535 WEST RICE STREET 5/25/2022
Comments:

G2205-018 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
NIKHIL & BIJAL SHAH 5/26/2022
1127 EAST HOBSONWAY 5/26/2022
Comments:

G2205-019 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BULDING CLOSED
NIKHIL & BIJAL SHAH 5/27/2022
1127 EAST HOBSONWAY 5/27/2022
Comments:

PRO115 CRW SYSTEMS
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6/6/2022 City of Blythe Page 3
1:11:10PM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
G2205-020 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 5/4/2022
890 EAST HOBSONWAY 5/4/2022
Comments:

G2205-021 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
NIKHIL & BIJAL SHAH 5/31/2022
1127 EAST HOBSONWAY 5/31/2022
Comments:

Total Projects for EMILIA NORIEGA For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022: 21 6/6/2022 City of Blythe Page 4
1:11:10PM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: JENNIFER AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address • Date Expired Date Closed
PRC2205-001 PRC SALINAS KOOL STORAGE RECIEVED
DAKOTA DUNES 5/19/2022
2000 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for JENNIFER AGUILAR For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022: 1

6/6/2022 City of Blythe
1:11:10PM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
TUP2205-001 TUP 10 West Link Const Yard RECIEVED
LARGO CONCRETE INC. 5/18/2022
241 SOUTH NEIGHBOURS BOULEVARD
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 5/1/2022 thru 5/31/2022: 1 -44-

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
May 2022
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 33
Structure 6
Brush, Grass, Leaves 6
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 3
Other 9
Total # of Incidents 57
Activity
Drills 4
Staff Meeting 1
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CHIEF

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLIO®
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
May 2022
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery 17
Grand Theft 2
Petty Theft 15
Shoplifting 17
Traffic Collision-Injury 4
Traffic Collision-Non injury 16
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence 4
Vandalisms 26
Trespassing 1
Prowlers
Public Intoxication 13
Alarm 57
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 10
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags 4
Documented Police Reports 224
Total Incidents 1787
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STATE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Surplus Property
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council deem the items detailed in this report as surplus and excess property and authorize staff to dispose of the items.

FISCAL IMPACT: The surplus items have potential value as scrap metal.

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, auctions have been held at Public Work to dispose of the City's surplus items.

STAFF REPORT: Public Works was directed to clean up the City yard on S. Main street. To do so, certain items which no longer have a useful life being stored on site need to be disposed of.

In 2014, the City entered into an agreement with Climatec for a City wide energy and efficiency project. This project included the replacement of water meters throughout the City's water utility system. This project, along with the on-going maintenance and replacement of items in the field by water utility staff has resulted in piles of old brass water meters, brass valves and fittings, steel water meter boxes and lids, steel valve cans, damaged and used copper pipe and steel manhole rings and covers being stored in the Public Works yard and shop. These items should have been disposed of years ago. They have a scrap value, and City staff will work with a scrapper to haul the items from City property for a profit.

It is therefore recommended the Council deem the items as surplus, and authorize staff to work with scrappers to dispose of the unnecessary items.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CECIL THE WITH CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SLABLTSHED
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Request to Waive Quechan Park Fees- Blythe Police Department PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council waive Quechan Park parking fees for attendees of a Local Area Law Enforcement River Float scheduled for July 9, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of potential parking revenue at Quechan Park.

BACKGROUND: The Blythe Police Department, in conjunction with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department is hosting a local area law enforcement river float on July 9, 2022. The float is open to law enforcement personnel and their families. Quechan Park is the end point for the event, with food being served in the park by the Sheriff's Department for float participants.

STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Police Department respectfully requests Council waive the parking fees at Quechan Park for this law enforcement event. As staff does not have the authority to waive fees, the request is before the City Council for approval.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Request to cap Parking Fees at Quechan Park- Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council place a $200 cap on parking fees paid by the Chamber of Commerce for their Annual River Float scheduled for June 18, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $200 in revenue from park user fees at Quechan Park.

BACKGROUND: The Chamber of Commerce is holding their River Float on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Participants will park at Quechan Park the morning of the event and will be shuttled to Mayflower Park to start the Float. Quechan Park is the end point for the float, and lunch will be provided in the park at the end of the float.

Last year, the City Council waived parking fees for attendees of the inaugural event. This year, the Chamber would like to pay the parking fees for participants, but to control costs, would like to cap the amount paid at $200. The Chamber would pay the $5 parking fee for each vehicle entering the park for the event, up to $200. One check for all parking fees would be issued to the City by the Chamber. Parking passes will be issued to participants to track the number of vehicles entering the park for the event.

STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Chamber of Commerce respectfully requests Council place a cap of $200 on potential parking fees at Quechan Park for the River Float. As staff does not have the authority to waive fees. the request is before the City Council for approval.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, City Treasurer
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, City Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt fiscal year 2022-2023 Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646
FISCAL IMPACT: None
STAFF REPORT:

Government Code Section 53646 requires that an entity's investment policy be reviewed by the legislative body on an annual basis. State law requires a quarterly or monthly report to the City Council on the City's investment portfolio. The policy as presented requires the investment report to be presented to the City Council quarterly and conforms to the restrictions and guidelines of Government Code.

Currently the City of Blythe's cash in excess of current operating requirements has been invested with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF offers the City both safety and liquidity which are objective A and B of the investment Policy.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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Attachment A

CITY OF BLYTHE

INVESTMENT POLICY
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The purpose of this policy statement is to identify and document various policies and procedures that enhance opportunities for a prudent and systematic investment policy and to organize and include acurate cas pretvis, he expectins election preone shoot of disbursements, cost effective banking relations, and a short-term borrowing program which ordinates working capital requirements and investment opportunity equirements are the many facets of an appropriate and secure short-term investment program It is intended that this policy cover all funds and investment activities under the direct authority of the City of Blythe pursuant to Government Code Section 53601.

Objectives:

A. Safety: It is the primary duty of and the responsibility of the city treasurer to protect, preserve and maintain cash and investments placed in his/her trust on behalf of the citizens of the community.

B. Liquidity: An adequate percentage of the portfolio should be maintained in liquid short- term securities which can be converted to cash if necessary to meet disbursement requirements. Since all cash requirements cannot be anticipated, investments in securities with active secondary or resale markets is highly recommended. Emphasis should be on marketable securities with low sensitivity to market risk.

C. Yield: Yield should become a consideration only after the basic requirements of safety and liquidity have been met.

Market-Average Rate of Return: The investment portfolio shall be designed to attain a market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the City's risk constraints, the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio, and State and local laws, ordinances or resolutions that restrict investments.

E. Diversification: The investment portfolio will be diversified to avoid incurring unreasonable and avoidable risks regarding specific security types or individual financial institutions.

F. Prudence: The agency do resure invidents shall de made prude exer ise of which obligates a fiduciary to insure
that degree of judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation but for investment considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived."
G. Public Trust: All participants in the investment process shall act as custodians of the public trust. Investment officials shall recognize that the investment portfolio is subject to public review and evaluation. The overall program shall be designed and managed with a degree of professionalism that is worthy of the public trust. In a diversified portfolio it must be recognized that occasional measured losses are inevitable, and must be considered within the context of the overall portfolio's investment return, provided that adequate diversification has been implemented.
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Attachment A
The Manager shall be charted with overly trage at of ay retent program, the The City Council advocates an active investment posture depending on the expertise of staff, size of the investment portfolio and the cost/benefit ratio.

Government Code Section 53601 lists, subject to restrictions, those investments local agencies may legally purchase:
a. Bonds issued by the local agency.
b. United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills or certificates of indebtedness, of those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.

C. Registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds of this state. d. Registered treasury notes or bonds of any of the other states in addition to California.
e. Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness of any local agency within this state.
f. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government- sponsored enterprises.
g. Bankers' acceptances otherwise known as bills of exchange or time drafts that are drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank.
h. Commercial paper of "prime" quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a nationally recognized statistical-rating organization. The entity that issues the commercial paper shall meet certain restrictions as defined in Government Code Section 53601 (h)(1) and (2). i. Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association or a federal association, a state or federal credit union, or by a federally licensed or state-licensed branch of a foreign bank. Investment shall meet certain restrictions as defined in Government Code Section 53601 (i). j. Investments in repurchase agreements or reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements of any securities authorized by Government Code Section 53601 (j)(1) through (5) and only if prior approval is received by the City Council.

K. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and County Pooled Investment Funds.

Mutual Funds and Money Markey Mutual Funds as authorized by Government Code Section 53601.

The listed investment instruments are relatively short term and liquid. The government code authorizes several other types of instruments which are longer term and not suited to City of Blythe investment program at this time.

A system of internal controls is in place which is designed to prevent losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee error, misrepresentation of third parties, unanticipated changes in financial markets, or imprudent actions by employees and officers of the City. These controls nclude control of collusion, separation of duties, separating transaction authority from accounting and record-keeping, custodial safekeeping, clear delegation of authority, specific limitations regarding securities losses and remedial action, written confirmation of telephone transactions, minimizing the number of authorized Investment Officials, documentation of transactions and strategies, and code of ethics standards. -52-
Attachment A
In selecting financial institutions for the deposit or investment of the public's funds, the Director of Finance shall consider the creditworthiness of institutions. The Director of Finance shall continue to monitor financial institutions' credit characteristics throughout the period in which the City's funds are deposited and invested.

The City of Blythe recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, markertoile control risks of default, market price changes and liquidity.

In addition to these general policy considerations, the following specific policies will be strictly observed.

A. All transactions will be executed on a delivery versus payment basis.

A competitive bid process, when practical, will be used to place all investment purchases.

All investment transactions will meet the collateralization and safekeeping requirements of Government Code Sections 53652, 53656 and 53658.

Reporting: In accordance with California Government Code Section 53646(b)(1), the Director of Finance will submit to each member of the City Council a quarterly investment report.

The report shall include a complete description of the portfolio, the type of investments, the issuers, maturity dates par values and the current market values of each component of the portfolio, including funds managed for the City of Blythe by third party contracted managers. The report shall also include the source of the portfolio valuation. As specified in Government Code Section 53646(e) if all funds are placed in LAF, FDIC-insured accounts and/or in a county investment pool, the foregoing reports elements may be replaced by copies of the latest statements from institutions. The report must also include a certification that (1) all investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy and, (2) the City of Blythe will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months as required by Government Code Sections 53646 (2) and (3) respectively. The Director of Finance shall maintain a complete and timely record of all investment transactions.

The City of Blythe Investment Policy will be reviewed by the Director of Finance, updated as needed, and submitted to the City Council annually.
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CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Request for Display of Fireworks
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Aguilar, Department Assistant III RECOMMENDATION: Approve application submitted by the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: It has been a long-standing tradition for the City of Blythe Volunteer Fire Department to hold a fireworks display for the community of Blythe in honor of Independence Day on July 4th. The fireworks display is held at the Colorado River Fair Grounds which works out very well for everyone.

STAFF REPORT: The Volunteer Fire Fighters work very hard every year holding fundraisers to raise money for this special event for the City of Blythe. The biggest fundraiser is the annual Spaghetti Dinner. Many of our local businesses and residents of Blythe have helped out with donations for the 4th of July firework show. The members of the Blythe Fire Department are requesting that City Council approve their Firework Display Application for the annual 4th of July Fireworks at the Riverside County Fair Grounds.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Application for Fireworks Display

2. Letter from Pyro Spectaculars

3. Permit/Description of products to be fired

4. Insurance Certificate

5. Map of Display Site
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CITY OF BLYTHE

APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Name of Applicant: Bint fose Dept John Bast
Name of Organization: Blythe fuse Dept.

Mailing Address of Organization: 2 01 N Commercial
Phone and Fax Numbers: 7000-922-4111
Location of Display: Jou Bloct Olin late Bird
Date of Display: 7-4-22
Event will begin at Le: 00 A.M./P.Mand will terminate at 11:00 A.MPM.

8.38.080 Public Fireworks Displays: Not withstanding any other provision of this chapter, the City Council in its discretion, may grant permits for public displays of fireworks under the supervision of the Fire Chief. Application for such permits shall be filed with the City Clerk and Fire Chief not less than ten days before such public display and shall be accompanied by a detailed statement of the items of such proposed display.
a.) If such permit is granted, no items shall be displayed except as are contained in such statement and the City Council may in granting such permit eliminate from the statement such items as it deems hazardous and it is unlawful for the granter of such permit to exhibit or display such eliminated items.
b.) Such public display shall be under the supervision of the Fire Chief and/or such persons as he shall designate and authorize.
c.) The fee for such permit shall be one hundred dollars for each display; provided, however, that the City Council may waive or reduce such fee, in its discretion, where the application is made by a fraternal organization.
d.) Such display and/or displays shall be held at such place and time as designated in the permit.
e.) Such display site shall have been inspected and approved by the Fire Chief. 1, the applicant hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.

Certified this 5 day of may , 20 2?
Date: 5-5-22 Applicant Signature:
************************************************************************************************************* This Permit is Approved/Disapproved pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 757-99 of the City of Blyth
maurents 5/10/27
Fire Chief City Manager Date
Applicant: Receipt #.

Mailing Address: Amount #
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PYRO

SPECTACULARS,
Car Sout
June 8, 2022
Blythe Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
John Bush
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
[email protected]
Dear Mr. Bush,
firing site are also enclosed.

If you have any questions or need further information please telephone our office at (909) 355-8120 ext. 228. We would appreciat a copy of the permit after it has been approved. Thank you Sincerely,
Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

Maria Barajas
Customer Service Representative
[email protected]
/mb
Enclosures
PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC.

P.O. Box 2329 • Rialto, CA 92377 • Phone: (909) 355-8120 or (888) 477-PYRO • Fax: (909) 355-9813 pyrospec.com
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Application for Permit -- Public Fireworks Display
Sponsoring Organization: Blythe Fire Department
Address: 201 N. Commercial, Blythe, CA 92226
Person in charge of display: Jason Brown Lic#: 3649-02 (760) 219-5515 Location of display: Alfalfa Field - 700 Block N. Olive Lake Blvd. Blythe, CA Dates of display: Monday, July 4, 2022 Time of display: Approximately 9:00 PM Pyrotechnic Operator in charge (license number):

Jason Brown Lic#: 3649-02 (760) 219-5515
Type of Display: M Aerial L Low Level LI Set Pieces •Devices •Manual M Electric Description of Product to be Fired
Low Level II (Approximately 100-150 feet)
4 - 30 mm Multi-Shot Device(s)
High Level Aerial (Approximately 200 - 1,000 feet)
300 - 3" Single Break Aerial Shells)
150 - 4" Single Break Aerial Shells)
75 - 5" Single Break Aerial Shells)
39 - 6" Single Break Aerial Shells)
2 - 10" Single Beak Aerial Shells)
2 - 2.5" Multi-Shot Device(s)
Description of storage facilities and location on grounds: Delivered to site on date of display Insurance/License
Workers Compensation: State Compensation Insurance Fund Date: 10/14/2021 - 10/14/2022 Public Liabllty Insurance: $ 5,000,000.00 (Certificate attached) General Public Display License No. 672 issued by State Fire Marshal Wholesale License No. W-144 issued by State Fire Marshal Pyro Spectaculars Applicant's Address

APPROVAL FOR PERMIT
PERMIT FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS to be held (date) is hereby Granted Denied
Signature
Title
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DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.
2500 CENTER POINT ROAD, SUITE 301 POST OFFICE BOX 94067 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35215 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35220
TELEPHONE: (205) 854-5806 FAX: (205) 854-5899

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
NO. 212113
INSURER Admiral Insurance Company POLICY NO. CA000002771-36 NAMED INSURED Pyro Spectaculars, Inc
Pyro Events, Inc
:.. Box aulars Productions, tho
Rialto, Califomia 9237
POLICY TERM January 13, 2022 to January 13, 2023; Both Days 12:01 A.M. Standard Time COVERAGE Commercial General Liability: • Occurrence Basis • Claims Made Basis LIMIT OF LIABILITY $5,000,000 each occurrence, $10,000,000 general aggregate, $5,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate The limit of liability shall not be increased by the inclusion of more than one insured or additional insured INSURED OPERATIONS Public fireworks display and special effects contractor It is certified that, if named below, this policy includes as Additional Insureds 1) the sponsor(s), promoter(s), organizer(s) (including other entities having similar interests), of insured pyrotechnic events and/or 2) the owners) of real property (or barges) at which insured pyrotechnic event:
are held and/or 3) the owners), managers), tenants), mortgagee(s) (including other entities having similar interests), of buildings, stadiums, arenas 2222222

NAME & ADDRESS OF INSURED SPONSORS,

PROPERTY OWNERS, LICENSORS
Blythe Fire Department
201 N. Commercial
Blythe, CA 92226
ADDITIONAL INSURED(S): Blythe Fire Department, City of Blythe, Blythe Jaycees, Alfalfa field, Captured Moments Photography, County of Riverside, Riverside County Fire Department, State of California, and their officers, agents and employees when acting in their official capacity as such.

It is agreed and understood that the State of California shall not be liable for any premiums or assessments on this policy.

DISPLAY LOCATION DISPLAY DATE(S)
Alfalfa field July 4, 2022
Blvthe, CA
it is certified that this policy requires a 30 day mutual notice of cancellation between the Insurer and the Named Insured. In the event of such Co mail such note sal impose no bigain or liabily of an kind upon the insure entire anterin odes i shown heron, but failure.

DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.

May 6. 2022

DATE OF ISSUE AX STRINGER, PRESIDENT
CALIFORNIA LICENSE NO4 A18664
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Blythe Fire Department
July 4th Fireworks
Blythe jaycees Alfalfa
700 block olive lake blvd
Fireing
Site
750'
006
Spectators
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CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Request for Sale and Display of Fireworks
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Aguilar, Department Assistant III RECOMMENDATION: Approve Applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/Blythe First Assembly of God for the sale of fireworks
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Tony and Patricia Ojeda in partnership with The First Assembly of God have been selling fireworks in Blythe for over 20 years. Their daughter, Victoria Sanchez will be in charge of the stands again this year. The family has contributed to the community in the form of patronizing businesses in Blythe and donating a portion of their proceeds to The Blythe Volunteer Fire Department and The First Assembly of God youth program.

STAFF REPORT: On Thursday, June 2ad ", two (2) applications were submitted by Victoria Sanchez for Fireworks Sale and Display. These stands will be located at 840 East Hobsonway (Albertsons parking lot), and the South East corner of Willow and West Hobsonway (678 W Hobsonway). Victoria has supplied all paperwork and paid all fees required by the City and is requesting that City Council approve both applications.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Applications for Sale and Display of Fireworks
2 State Fire Marshal Retail Fireworks Applications
Insurance Certificates

4. California State Board of Equalization Seller's Permit

5. Permission Forms from Property Owner

6. Maps of Sale Sites

7. List of Organizations, Groups and Individuals that they have assisted. -60-

CITY OF BLYTHE

APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS

SALE AND DISPLAY
Name of Applicant VictoRia A. Sanchez Blythe Fiest Assembly end Address2445 ColoRado RiveR Road Blythe, CA. 92285
Phone and Fax Numbers (760) 542 - 9874
Name of Fraternal Organization Blythe FiRst Assembly of God

8.38.030 Licenses for sale of Safe and Sane fireworks. Licenses for the sale of safe and sane fireworks hall be issued only to fraternal organizations, and such fireworks shall be sold only at outdoor sales stands, as mor pecifically set forth hereinafter. Not more than four such licenses shall be issued and outstanding at any time. Al applications for such licenses shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before the the fifteen day of June, containing a detailed statement of each and every kind of fireworks proposed to be sold-under the license, the location of the proposed outdoor sales stand, the type of construction of the stand, the dates and hours that the applicant proposes the stand be open, the plans for staffing the stand during those days and hours, and such other information as the City Manager shall reasonably require in order to assist the City Council in evaluating the application.

Location of Proposed Sales and or Display 840 E Hobsonway Blythe, Ot 92225
Utilization of Profits: List those organizations and or groups that you will be assisting with the profits from your project:

Organization: FiRst Assembly of Ged
Programs): Kid's Churen, youth ministay, VBS
Where do the beneficiaries reside: City of Blythe toutlying areas Organization:

Programs):

Where do the beneficiaries reside:

Organization:

Program(s):

Where do the beneficiaries reside:
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8.38.040 Utilization of profits. Sales permits shall be granted only to fraternal organizations which agree that the net profit from the sales shall be utilized only for youth activities in accordance with provisions of this chapter.

The following specific provisions and requirements shall apply:

Youth or adults participating in and bene fitting from such activities shall be residents of the City of (b) Each permit application shall contain a detailed statement of the youth activities for which the applicant proposes to use such net profits and the manner of such use. (c) No part of the net profits shall be disbursed to government entities other than Palo Verde Unified School District or the City of Blythe. Such disbursements shall be designated for specific programs.

8.38.050 Application. Each permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee of ten dollars, which shall not be refundable. The application shall contain, in addition to all other information required by this chapter, the following information:

A statement of the number and residency of the members of the applicant organization, which statement shall be certified as to accuracy by an officer of the applicant organization; A statement of the number of youth to be served by the applicant and the residency of such youth; A statement certifying that the applicant organization agrees to all terms and conditions of the license and this chapter.

I the applicant hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.

So certified this June Day of _ 2022
Victoris amon
Signature
**** **** *******
******* **
DATE APPROVED: DATE DENIED:

RECEIPTNO. 22550 AMOUNT: 110.00
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY

CAL DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE
SINCE 1865 RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
FWX-15 (REV. 12/18)
Complete and return all copies to the Office of State Fire Marshal with the required fee of $50.00 made payable to "CAL FIRE". Applications must be received prior to June 15th of the current year.

Fire Engineering
Office of the State Fire Marshal
PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
94244-2460
(916) 568-2948

LICENSEE INFORMATION
Name (Last, First): Deeth, Terese Phone Number:

Mailing Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 555 N. Gilbert St., Fullerton, CA, 92833 Local Contact Person and Phone Number (if different from Licensee above): STEVE BENNETT, (626) 625-7400

STAND INFORMATION
Group Name: TONY OJEDA #1 - XXX0840
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 840 E HOBSON WAY, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 County of Stand Location: RIVERSIDE

WHOLE SALE FIREWORK VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS-WEST License No.: W-1081 Contact Name: Deeth, Terese Phone Number: 714-738-1002
FIRE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CAL Fire Validation No.

Fire Department: Riverside Gounty Fire Dept. Blythe Fire Department R-0581 Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 210 W. San Jacinto Ave., Perris, CA, 92570 201 N. Commercial, Blythe, CA 92225
02/22/2022
Signature of Fireworks Program Coordinator Signature of Licensee Date - NOTICE-

COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTED AT STAND WITH A COPY OF THE LOCAL PERMIT A validated license has been issued to the organization shown above for the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks at the location indicated. After a permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction this license allows the sale of only classified "Safe and Sane" fireworks at the approved location from NOON, June 28th to NOON, July 6th, of the year indicated. NOTE: Retail licensees are required to be atleast 21 years of age, employees of fireworks stand must be at least 18 and fireworks may not be sold to anyone under age of 16 For CAL FIRE DAO Use Only: Index-5942, PCA-59420, Source Code- 4129400 White-Licensee Yellow-Fire Authority Pink-SFM File
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DATE (MM/DD/YYY
ACORD® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
10/29/2021
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERS), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lleu of such endorsements).

PRODUCER Lockton Companies
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite #250
(404) 460-3600 INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURER A : Everest Indemnity Insurance Company 10851
INSURED American Promotional Events, Inc. INSURER B: Arch Specialty Insurance Company 21199 1359665 DBA TNT Fireworks, Inc. INSURER C: Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Ins Co 20044 555 North Gilbert Avenue INSURER D:

Fullerton CA 92833 INSURER E:

XXX0840 INSURER F:

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 14071987 XXXXXXX
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP
INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSP. WYR. POLICY NUMBER M/DD/YYY/DD/YYYY LIMITS LTR
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y N SI8GL00242-211 11/1/2021 11/1/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 X

DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 500,000
MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY PRO- X) Loc PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
OTHER: COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NOT APPLICABLE Ea accident S XXXXXXX ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ XXXXXXX
OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per acident: XXXXXXX

AUTOS ONLY AUTOS

HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident $ XXXXXXX

AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY
$ XXXXXXX
UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR N 1 UXP0056189-08 11/1/2021 11/1/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000
DED RETENTIONS $ XXXXXXX
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WORKERS COMPENSATION N AMWC243357 11/1/2021 11/1/2022 X STATUTE ER

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY YIN
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/ A
Mandatory In NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 ESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space Is requir operty lanca conditions and exclusion: Blyhe, CA (XXX0840) Cerificate holder is an additional insured on the General Liabily as required by writen contract subject

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
14071987
Tony Ojeda #1 and the City of Blythe and County SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE
f Riverside, their officers, agents and employee ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. »D. Boxing in their official capacities as suci
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
© 1988-2016 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved
ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD -64-

DISPLAY THIS PERMIT CONSPICUOUSLY AT THE PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH IT IS ISSUED

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION

TEMPORARY SELLER'S PERMIT

PERMIT NUMBER
247406528 - 00001 7
VICTORIA ADAME SANCHEZ EFFECTIVE DATE:
840 E HOBSONWAY June 28, 2022 thru July 4, 2022
BLYTHE CA 92225-1800
J

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY ALL FEDERAL AND

IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF STATE LAWS THAT REGULATE OR CONTROL

LOCATIO TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ABOVE YOU TO DOSS THISERMIT DOES NOT ALLOW

PLEASE RETAIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR

RECORDS
CDTFA-442-ST REV. 9 (2-22)

A MESSAGE TO OUR PERMIT HOLDER
As a permitee, you have certain rights and responsibilities under the Sales and Use Tax Law. For assistance, we offer the following resources:
: Our website at www.cdtfa.ca.gov.

Our toll-free Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711). Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), except state holidays.

As a permittee, you are expected to maintain the normal books and records of a prudent businessperson. You are required to maintain these books and records for no less than four years, and make them available for inspection by a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) representative when requested.

You are also required to know and charge the correct sales or use tax rate, including any local and district taxes.

You must notify us if you are buying, selling, adding a location, or discontinuing your business; adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member; or when you are moving any or all of your business locations. This permit is valid only for the owner specified on the permit. A person who obtains a permit and ceases to do business, or never commenced business, shall surrender their permit by immediately notifying CDTFA in writing at this address: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Field Operations Division, P.O. Box 942879, Sacramento, CA 94279-0047. You may also surrender the permit to a CDTFA representative.

If you would like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer, or if you are unable to resolve an issue with CDTFA, please contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office for help by calling 1-888-324-2798 or by faxing 1-916-323-3319.

As authorized by law, information provided by an applicant for a permit may be disclosed to other government agencies.
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February 8, 2022
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Subject to the terms of that certain Master Fireworks Agreement dated March 8, 2019, as amended to date (collectively, the "Agreement) by and between Albertsons companies inc., a Delaware corporation ("Grantor"), on behalf of itself and each of its subsidiaries, and American Promotional Events, Inc. - East, an Alabama corporation, American Promotional Events, Inc. - Northwest, a Washington corporation, and American Promotional Events, Inc. - West, a California corporation, each doing business as TNT Fireworks (collectively, "TNT"), permission is hereby granted by Grantor to TNT or their authorized agent, for the exclusive right to enter upon a portion of the parking lot of each of Grantor's stores identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and Incorporated here/n (collectively, the "Stores") for the sole purpose of selling fireworks on or around the 4" of July holiday event.

Dates of Sale for the Stores are June 15, 2022 through July 10, 2022.

Please contact Kathy Vilendrer at Kathy. [email protected] with any questions.

All business will be conducted in accordance with all City, County, and State regulations.

Sincerely
Albertsons Companies Inc.

Authorized Signatory JB

STATE OF IDAHO
) ss.

County of Ada
On this 8 _ day of FeBevaRy _ in the year 2022, before me, lotary Public in and for the State of Idaho, personally appeared Bradley Beckston know or identified to me to be the Authorized Signatory of Albertsons Companies Inc., the company that executed the instrument or the person who executed the instrument on behalf of said company, and acknowledged to me that such company executed the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.

NOTARY NOTARY PUBLIC for Idaho
Residing at Boise, Idaho
... 8/27/27
My commission expires:
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Albertsons Store List from Legal
New
TNT LOC # Legal Entity Banner Street Address City ST
Store #
XXX0840 3587 ACI Real Estate SPE 152, LLC Albertsons 840 East Hobson Way /Blythe CA -67-
INSPECTION DATE: 6/26 TNT FIREWORKS

SALES ASSOCIATE BENNETT CITY BLYTHE
LOCATION# XXX0840 ORGANIZATION TONY OJEDA #1
SIZE 6 X 32 TYPE OPM BACK DOORS O A-FRAMES 1
SET-UP 6/20 DOWN 7/9 LIGHTS OPM
ADDRESS 840 EAST HOBSON WAY
INTERSECTION SEC HOBSON WAY & S C AND D BLVD (N 7TH STREET) THOMAS GUIDE — COUNTY RIV PAGE GRID

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FACE STAND TOWARDS STORES-SET THE BACK OF

THE STAND TO THE PARKING BLOCKS-TOWARD THE PLANTER

E HOBSON WAY PIGNCONONENS
Americas Best
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Smith's Rib Crib
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& Antel
Blythe Village
Shopping Center
Stephen B
cAncello. Pharmb
Albertsons 840 E Hob
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Victoria A. Sanchez
2665 Colorado River Road
Blythe, CA 92225
June 1022022
Blythe City Council Members
225 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
To Whom It May Concern:

This is a general breakdown of how monies were contributed into various City of Blythe organizations and businesses:
• City of Blythe: Business License, Temporary Use Permit and City Applications • Hampton Inn & Suites
• Inland Builders Supply: Stand Supplies, Flags, Extension Cords, Stationary, Etc. • Smart & Final: Ice and Water for Customers
• Blythe Fire Department: Donation
• Albertson's Market: Groceries, Rent, Miscellaneous
• Local Property Owners: Rent
• Fireworks Donations: Sparklers and Packages for Blythe Assembly of God • County of Riverside: City of Blythe Sales Tax
• Miscellaneous: Local Restaurants and Eateries
• Valero Gas: Gas Fuel for Vehicles and Equipment
• First Assembly of God: Youth & Children's Ministires
It is our sole intention to have the privilege to continue doing business in the City of Blythe, California
Thank You,
Victoria A. Sanchez
TNT Fireworks Vendor
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First Assembly of God has (50) members whom primary
residency in Blythe, California or
immediate surrounding areas.

I hereby certify that the above information to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true
and correct.

Dale Forty
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (a)
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First Assembly of God's Youth Group and Children's Ministry currently
has approximately four (4) children. The children all reside in Blythe, California or immediate surrounding area.

Date Lauty
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (b)
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I hereby agree that all net profits received by First Assembly of God will be utilized in
accordance with the specific requirements of Section

8.38.040.

Dace Loity
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.30.050 (c)
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CITY OF BLYTHE

APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS

SALE AND DISPLAY
Name of Applicant VictoRia A. Sanchez
Address 2lele5 ColoRado RiveR Road Blythe, CA 92225
Phone and Fax Numbers (100) 542-9874
Name of Fraternal Organization Blythe First Assembly of God.

38.030 Licenses for sale of Safe and Sane fireworks, Licenses for the sale of safe and sane firewor all be issued only to fraternal organizations, and such fireworks shall be sold only at outdoor sales stands, as mo specifically set forth hereinafter. Not more than four such licenses shall be issued and outstanding at any time. All applications for such licenses shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before the the fifteen day of June, containing a detailed statement of each and every kind of fireworks proposed to be sold-under the license, the location of the proposed outdoor sales stand, the type of construction of the stand, the dates and hours that the applicant proposes the stand be open, the plans for staffing the stand during those days and hours, and such other information as the City Vianager shall reasonably require in order to assist the City Council in evaluating the application SEC Willow & Hobsorwal
Location of Proposed Sales and or Displaye. mosonvas Blythe, cA 92225
Utilization of Profits: List those organizations and or groups that you will be assisting with the profits from your project:

Organization: FiRst Assembly of God
Programs): Kid's Church, youth ministry, VBS
Where do the beneficiaries reside: city of Blythe soutlying weas Organization:

Program(s):

Where do the beneficiaries reside:

Organization:

Program (5):

Where do the beneficiaries reside:
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8.38.040 Utilization of profits. Sales permits shall be granted only to fraternal organizations which agree that the net profit from the sales shall be utilized only for youth activities in accordance with provisions of this chapter.

The following specific provisions and requirements shall apply:
(a) Youth or adults participating in and bene fitting from such activities shall be residents of the City of (b) Each permit application shall contain a detailed statement of the youth activities for which the applicant proposes to use such net profits and the manner of such use. (c) No part of the net profits shall be disbursed to goverment entities other than Palo Verde Unified School District or the City of Blythe. Such disbursements shall be designated for specific programs.

8.38.050 Application, Each permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee of ten dollars, which shall not be refundable. The application shall contain, in addition to all other information required by this chapter, the following information:

A statement of the number and residency of the members of the applicant organization, which statement shall be certitled as to accuracy by an officer of the applicant organization; (b) A statement of the number of youth to be served by the applicant and the residency of such youth; (c) A statement certifying that the applicant organization agrees to all terms and conditions of the license I the applicant hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.

So certified this June Day of , 20 22
Justonishianchem
Signature
**** ****** ******* ******
******* **
DATE APPROVED: DATE DENIED:

RECEIPT NO. 21550 AMOUNT: $10.00
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY

CAL DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE

RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
FWX-15 (REV. 12/18)
Complete and return all copies to the Office of State Fire Marshal with the required fee of $50.00 made payable to "CAL FIRE". Applications must be received prior to June 15th of the current year.

Fire Engineering
Office of the State Fire Marshal
PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
94244-2460
(916) 568-2948

LICENSEE INFORMATION
Name (Last, First): Deeth, Terese Phone Number:

Mailing Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 555 N. Gilbert St., Fullerton, CA, 92833 Local Contact Person and Phone Number (if different from Licensee above): STEVE BENNETT, (626) 625-7400

STAND INFORMATION
Group Name: TONY OJEDA #2 - CSR9043
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 678 W HOBSON WAY, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 County of Stand Location: RIVERSIDE

WHOLE SALE FIREWORK VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS-WEST License No.: W-1081 Contact Name: Deeth, Terese Phone Number: 714-738-1002
FIRE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CAL Fire Validation No Fire Department: Riverside County Fire Dept. Blythe Fire Department R-0582 Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 210W. San Jacinto Ave., Perris, CA, 92570 201 N. Commercial, Blythe, CA 92225
02/22/2022
Signature of Fireworks Program Coordinator Signature of Licensee Date -NOTICE-

COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTED AT STAND WITH A COPY OF THE LOCAL PERMIT A validated license has been issued to the organization shown above for the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks at the location indicated. After a permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction this license allows the sale of only classified "Safe and Sane" fireworks at the approved location from NOON, June 28th to NOON July 6th, of the vear indicated. NOTE: Retail licensees are required to be atleast 21 years of age, employees of fireworks stand must be at least 18 and fireworks may not be sold to anyone under age of 16 White-Licensee Yellow-Fire Authority
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DATE (MM/DDAY)

ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
11/1/2022 10/29/2021
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERS), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

IF SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).

PRODUCER Lockton Companies AME
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite #250
(404) 460-3600 INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER A : Everest Indemnity Insurance Company 10851
INSURED INSURER B : Arch Specialty Insurance Company 21199 American Promotional Events, Inc.
1359665 DBA TNT Fireworks, Inc. INSURER C: Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Ins Co 20044 555 North Gilbert Avenue INSURER D:

Fullerton CA 92833 INSURER E:

CSR9043 INSURER F:

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 12229711 REVISION NUMBER: XXXXXXX

HIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIC

DICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH TH

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS

ADDL SUBR OLICY EF LIMITS

INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER

LTR INSO WYD
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 11/1/2021 11/1/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 S18GL00242-211 DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 500,000
MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRO- PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000

POLICY ECT LOC
$
OTHER: COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NOT APPLICABLE (Ea accident) $ XXXXXXX ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ XXXXXXX
OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident) XXXXXXX

AUTOS ONLY ROPERTY DAMAGI
NON-OWNED $ XXXXXXX
AUTOS ONLY er acciden

AUTOS ONLY
$ XXXXXXX
X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR Y N UXP0056189-08 11/1/2021 11/1/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000
DED RETENTIONS $ XXXXXXX
OTH.

WORKERS COMPENSATION N AMWC243357 11/1/2022 X STATUTE
C AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 11/1/2021
Y / N E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N N/ A
(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 lescribe unde
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE • POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 Dealina insure roper oate a er a Bye, cal one stil no read a spect red on the real lily equired by witr contract subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusion

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
12229711 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Tony Ojeda #2 THE EXPIRATION DATE

ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONE WILL BE DELIVERED IN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

Blythe CA 92226
ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD -76-

DISPLAY THIS PERMIT CONSPICUOUSLY AT THE PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH IT IS ISSUED CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION BY THE 31A

TEMPORARY SELLER'S PERMIT

PERMIT NUMBER
247406528 - 00001 7
VICTORIA ADAME SANCHEZ EFFECTIVE DATE:
840 E HOBSONWAY /678 W HOBSONWAY June 28, 2022 thru July 4, 2022 BLYTHE CA 92225-1800
J

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY ALL FEDERAL AND

IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF STATE LAWS THAT REGULATE OR CONTROL SOCATOMANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ABOVE OUR BUSINESS. THIS PERMIT DOES NOT ALLOV

YOU TO DO OTHERWISE

PLEASE RETAIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR

RECORDS
CDTFA-442-ST REV. 9(2-22)

A MESSAGE TO OUR PERMIT HOLDER
As a permitee, you have certain rights and responsibilities under the Sales and Use Tax Law. For assistance, we offer the following resources:

Our toll-free Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711). Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), except state holidays.

As a permittee, you are expected to maintain the normal books and records of a prudent businessperson. You are required to maintain these books and records for no less than four years, and make them available for inspection by a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) representative when requested.

You are also required to know and charge the correct sales or use tax rate, including any local and district taxes.

You must notify us if you are buying, selling, adding a location, or discontinuing your business; adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member; or when you are moving any or all of your business locations. This permit is valid only for the owner specified on the permit. A person who obtains a permit and ceases to do business, or never commenced business, shall surrender their permit by immediately notifying CDTFA in writing at this address: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Field Operations Division, P.O. Box 942879, Sacramento, CA 94279-0047. You may also surrender the permit to a CDTFA representative.

If you would like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer, or if you are unable to resolve an issue with CDTFA, please contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office for help by calling 1-888-324-2798 or by faxing 1-916-323-3319.

As authorized by law, information provided by an applicant for a permit may be disclosed to other government agencies.
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PROPERTY USE PERMISSION FORM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Permission is hereby granted to BLYTHE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD/VICTORIA SANCHEZ and AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, - WEST, INC., d.b.a., TNT FIREWORKS, for the exclusive right to use the property located at SEC WILLOW & HOBSONWAY in the City of BLYTHE for their 2022 Fireworks stand.

A certificate of insurance naming the undersigned as additionally insured will be issued by AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS - WEST, INC. prior to the use of the above named property in the sum of $5,000,000.00.

It is understood that the fireworks stand will be erected on or after June 15, 2022 and removed on or before July 12, 2022. This sale will be conducted in accordance with all City, County and State regulations, and the property left clean and free of debris.

LESSOR: JACK SHURINGA
By: (Sion) Jack Schurenga Date: 5-27-22
Jack Schuringa
Owner
Loc # CSR9043
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INSPECTION DATE: 6/26 T'NT FIREWORKS

SALES ASSOCIATE BENNETT CITY BLYTHE
LOCATION# CSR9043 ORGANIZATION TONY OJEDA 1ST ASSEMBLY OF GOD SIZE 6 X 32 TYPE OPM BACK DOORS O A-FRAMES 1
SET-UP 6/20 DOWN 719 LIGHTS MCGILLS

ADDRESS SEC WILLOW ST/ W HOBSONWAY (VACANT DIRT LOT)

INTERSECTION SEC WILLOW ST/ W HOBSONWAY
THOMAS GUIDE - COUNTY RIV PAGE 5491 GRID D7
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS _LOOK FOR MARKERS- PLACE STAND 10 FL FROM SIDE- WALK ON HOBSONWAY AND 20 FT EAST OF WILLOW, STAND FACES HOBSONWAY,

CALL TONY WITH AN ETA SO HE CAN MEET YOU TO MAKE SURE STAND IS SET IN THE CORRECT PLACE-CELL: 760-427-4991
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Bivd Bivg
WHOBSONWAY 10
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CHECK 20 STAND\
INTO.

CASH

S LOVEKIN BLVD

S WILLOW ST
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First Assembly of God has (50) members whom primary
residency in Blythe, California or
immediate surrounding areas.

I hereby certify that the above information to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true
and correct.

Dale Isity,
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (a)
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I hereby agree that all net profits received by First Assembly of God will be utilized in
accordance with the specific requirements of Section

8.38.040.

Dale Lasty
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.30.050 (c)
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First Assembly of God's Youth Group and Children's Ministry currently
has approximately four (4) children. The children all reside in Blythe, California or immediate surrounding area.

Dale outy
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (b)
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Victoria A. Sanchez
2665 Colorado River Road
Blythe, CA 92225
June 1, 2022
May 25, 2025
Blythe City Council Members
225 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
To Whom It May Concern:

This is a general breakdown of how monies were contributed into various City of Blythe organizations and businesses:
• City of Blythe: Business License, Temporary Use Permit and City Applications • Hampton Inn & Suites
• Inland Builders Supply: Stand Supplies, Flags, Extension Cords, Stationary, Etc. • Smart & Final: Ice and Water for Customers
• Blythe Fire Department: Donation
• Albertson's Market: Groceries, Rent, Miscellaneous
• Local Property Owners: Rent
• Fireworks Donations: Sparklers and Packages for Blythe Assembly of God • County of Riverside: City of Blythe Sales Tax
• Miscellaneous: Local Restaurants and Eateries
• Valero Gas: Gas Fuel for Vehicles and Equipment
• First Assembly of God: Youth & Children's Ministires
It is our sole intention to have the privilege to continue doing business in the City of Blythe, California
Thank You,
Victoria A. Sanchez
TNT Fireworks Vendor
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CITY OF BLYTHE
235 N. BROADWAY OFFICIAL RECEIPT
BLYTHE, CA 92225
blythe (760) 922-6161 Receipt Number; 22550
06032022 Receipt date 06/03/2022
Deposit number
Payee name VICTORIA SANCHEZ Check number
Receipt desc APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS SALE/DISPLAY Check date | Account CaR: * Amount
Description..

MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
R 000-25-322-090 20.00
Receipt amount 20.00
Check amount 0.00
Cash amount 20.00

2. Credit amount 0.00
change tendered 0.00
Signature
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-011| establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact.

BACKGROUND: Each year governmental entities in California must adopt a resolution establishing the dollar amount which the entity may expend from collection of all taxes to fund services to its residents; this dollar amount is the "Appropriations Limit" also referred to as the GANN Limit. It may increase each year "by a factor comprised of the change in population combined with the change in California per capita personal income or the change in the local assessment roll due to local non-residential construction." STAFF REPORT: The California State Department of Finance has provided the City with the change in California's per capita personal income price factor and the City's population percentage change. With this information, staff has calculated the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2022-2023.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2022-011 - Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Attachment A - Appropriations Limit Calculation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 -85-
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING

THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA

GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the people at a special statewide election held on November 6, 1979 und amended in June, 1990 by the people of the State of California (Proposition 111), provides that the total annual appropriations subject to limitations of each local government shall not exceed the appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Article; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XIII B at a regularly scheduled meeting or a noticed special meeting and that fifteen days prior to such meeting, documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be available to the public; and WHEREAS, Proposition 111 as approved by the voters of the State of California, requires a recorded vote of the City Council regarding which of the annual adjustment factors have been selected each year; and
WHEREAS, Section 7902(b) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction for the 2022-2023 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe wishes to establish the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the City of Blythe, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blythe, California, as follows:

Section 1: That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Blythe for fiscal year 2022-2023 was available to the public in the Finance Department of said City at least fifteen days prior to this date.

Section 2: That the growth in California Per Capita Income and City Population were selected for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
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Section 3: That the appropriations limit for the City of Blythe as established in accordance with Section 7902(b) of the Government Code is $36,608,451.

ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk the 14*h day of June, 2022.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Blythe
Appropriation Limit Computation
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Population Change: -0.74%
City
Per Capita Income Change: 7.55%
Population Change Converted
to a Ratio 0.9926
Per Capita Income Change
Converted to a Ratio 1.0755
Calculation of Growth Factor
(0.9926 X 1.0755) 1.0675
2021-22 Appropriation Limit 34.293,631
2022-23 Appropriation Limit
(34,293,631 X 1.0675) 36,608,451
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code and report to the City Council no later than October 1, 2022 regarding whether or not an amendment to the Code is required.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) requires every local agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. The Conflict of Interest Code identifies positions that involve the making or participation in making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest; assigns disclosure categories to these positions; and indicates the types of economic interest which must be reported, such as investments, interests in real estate or sources of income or gifts.

STAFF REPORT: The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code every two years (in even numbered years) to determine if the Code needs to be amended. For example, the Conflict of Interest Code may require amendments if any positions have been eliminated or re-named, or if new positions have been added, since the last Code was approved.

The City Council is the code reviewing body for the City and City agencies, including the Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Financing Authority. In accordance with California Government Code section 87306.5, no later than July 1, 2022, the City Council must direct staff to begin review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code to determine if amendments are necessary. By October 1, 2022, staff must present a report to the City Council indicating whether or not an amendment to the Code is necessary.

Between now and October 1, 2022, staff will review the City's Conflict of Interest Code to determine if any amendments are necessary. By October 1, 2022, staff will advise Council whether or not amendments need to be made to the existing Code. If amendments are needed, staff will present a proposed resolution to adopt an amended Code.

ATTACHMENTS: None.
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PUBLIC

HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe * CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 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, subsequent to the public hearing(s), adopt the following Resolutions:

Resolution 2022-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S

REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Resolution 2022-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S

REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2022-2023 combined annual projected assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 is $182,175.

BACKGROUND: The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, requires the City Council to conduct annual proceedings 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.

The City Council previously adopted Resolution Nos. 2022-007 and 2022-009 preliminarily approving the engineer's report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2022-2023. Both resolutions of intent set June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., as the public hearing date for hearing protests relating to the levy.

STAFF REPORT: At the public hearing(s), the City Council must hear and consider all oral and written statements, protests, objections, or other communications made or filed with respect to the levy and collection of annual assessments relating to Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2022-2023.
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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2022-013

2. Resolution 2022-014

3. 2022-2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 1

4. 2022-2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 2 -92-
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-013

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S

REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 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 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 filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 1, 2022/2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report"), which is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2022-007, adopted May 10, 2022, the City Council preliminarily approved the Report, declared its intention to levy an assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and called a public hearing on the assessment for June 14, 2022 (the "Hearing"); and
WHEREAS, at the Hearing, which was noticed as required by law, all interested persons were afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard and the City Council considered all oral and written statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to complete proceedings to levy the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 assessment in connection with the District.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the Report as filed.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Report.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 22631 of the Act, the adoption of this Resolution shall constitute the levy of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. -93-
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. The City Clerk is directed to file the diagram and assessment, or a certified copy thereof, with the Riverside County Auditor-Controller. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected, and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement of County taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessments.

SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is exempt from review under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that will cause a significant environmental effect) and 15301 (existing facilities), in that the levy and collection of assessments will ensure maintenance of existing improvements and will not result in any significant changes to the existing environment.

SECTION 8. A certified copy of the diagram and assessment shall be kept on file in the office of the Planning Director, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-014

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S

REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 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, 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 filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 2, 2022/2023 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report"), which is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2022-009, adopted May 10, 2022, the City Council preliminarily approved the Report, declared its intention to levy an assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and called a public hearing on the assessment for June 14, 2022 (the "Hearing"); and
WHEREAS, at the Hearing, which was noticed as required by law, all interested persons were afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard and the City Council considered all oral and written statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to complete proceedings to levy the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 assessment in connection with the District.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the Report as filed.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Report.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 22631 of the Act, the adoption of this Resolution shall constitute the levy of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. -95-
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. The City Clerk is directed to file the diagram and assessment, or a certified copy thereof, with the Riverside County Auditor-Controller. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected, and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement of County taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is exempt from review under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that will cause a significant environmental effect) and 15301 (existing facilities), in that the levy and collection of assessments will ensure maintenance of existing improvements and will not result in any significant changes to the existing environment.

SECTION 8. A certified copy of the diagram and assessment shall be kept on file in the office of the Planning Director, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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THE CITY OF
Blythe

CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 1
2022/2023 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 10, 2022
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
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

W WILLDAN
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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 18th day of April , 2022.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
By: Ани enreld
nolds, Senior Project Manager
District Administration Services

TRONE PETER
By: _
Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888 CANIL ENGINEER

STATE OF CALPORN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
L. OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 2
I. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 3
III. IMPROVEMENTS 3
A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
B. STREET LIGHTS
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
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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W WILLDAN
I. 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 o 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 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 Californial."
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,
state or the federal
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 • 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 which landscaping, ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities will be maintained and serviced during Fiscal Year 2022/2023; designated as Zones C through H, respectively.

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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, 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.

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 undeveloped and in which there are no streetlights in public rights-of-way, or which have streetlights whose maintenance and operation is funded by 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 l0th 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 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 a 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 Hare 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 thru 20 DU 5 0.75 DU
21 thrú 50 DU 5 0.67 DU
51 thru 100 DU 0.50 DU
101 DU or more 5 0.40 DU
Commercial (Non-Vacant) 2) 10 6.00 Acre
Exempt Parcels (3) 20 0:00 Parcel
Vacant (Any Land Use) *) 22 0.50 Parcel
Public Utilities (5)" 30 6.00 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (6) 40 1.00 Parcel
Railroad Property #* 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 grea listance 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 anc applied to commercial property
Parcels receiving no special benefit from the district such as letter lots, open space, streets, etc. are exempt.

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 andalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed. Those vacant parcels tha re 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 (I) 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 parcels with residences are assessed 0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of one (I) AU per residence per parcel (similar to other residential parcels). Agricultural uses that do not include buildings or animals are 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 × $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 124
3 Apartments -Triplex* 17
4 Apartments -Fourplex 15
5 Apartments -5 Units or More 51.
10 Commercial (Non-Vacant) 298
20 Exempt Parcels 175
22 Vacant (Any Land Use) 459
30 Public Utilities
40 Churches, Fraternal Organizations *32%
50 Railroad Property 20.
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 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 A (FISCAL YEAR 202212023) $21.36 $0.00
Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023) $21.36 $0.00
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

COST ESTIMATE

SPECIAL BENEFIT ZONES
COST ITEMS Zone C Zone D Zone E Zone F Zone G Zone H TOTAL 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 S6,108.44 6,108.44 Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise $522.28 522.28 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $2,824.37 $2,483.59 $4,492.78 $2,560.01 $6, 108.44 $522.26 $18.991.46 Rate per AU $55.93 $34.02 $47.80 $53.33 $62.33 $7.68

INGIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration 8470.87. $414.05 $749.02 $426.79 $1,018.37 $87.07 $3. 166.17 Consultant Services 227.96 200.45 362.61 206.62 493.01 42.15 $1.532.81 Riverside County Administration 36.55 32.14 58.14 33.13 79.05 6.76 $246.78 Subtotal - Incidental Costs $735.37 $646.65 $1,169.78 S666.58 51,590.44 $135,98 $4 944.76 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 $0.001 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0,00 Subtotal - Contributions SD.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 50.00 $0.004 $0,00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2022/2023 $3,558,75 $3,130.24 $6,662.56 $3,226.56 $7,698.88 $658.24 $23,836.23] Number of Assessment Units 50.50 73,00 84.00 48.00 98.00. -68.00 431.50 Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023) $70.49 $42.88 $60.24 $67.22 $78.66 $9.68 Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023) $70.49 $42.88 $60.24 $67.22 $78.56 $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 D 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 o 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 LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 10, 2022
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
20 27368 Via Industria. Suite 200
Temecula. California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
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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 18th day of April ,2022.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
Drace Reynolds Senior Priece Jamal dea Паси
District Administration Services

THRONE PETER
By: _
Tyrone Peter * *
PE # C 81888 CIVIL ENGINEER

STATE OF CALF ORAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
L. OVERVIEW 2
A. INTRODUCTION
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
I. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 4
II. 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 13
V. DISTRICT BUDGET
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 Lin cong Actor i2, are or sion 15 rie Sir, et and lighways Code orthe State of California.

This report presents the engineering analysis for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year for the To asic to tie known as: City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (Hereinaiter referred 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 o assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cos f the proportional special benefit conferred on that parce 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 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 XIlIA or Article XIIIC 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 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. 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 ight 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 received 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 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
The 1972 Act provides for areas within a District to be classified into different zones. Lighting District No. 2 is divided into sixteen (16) existing lighting benefit zones and three (3) existing landscaping zone. These zones are labeled 1 through 16, inclusive; and 82 through 85, inclusive, excepting 83. The zones are described as follows:
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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 I|

ASSESSMENT UNIT CHART
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential 1 1 Parcel
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex 1) 2, 3, 4 0.8 DU
Apartments: Standard (Five or more units) t2) 5 0.6 DU
Apartments: Studio Units (Five or more units) (2). 6 0.4, DU Mobile Home: Park or Separate Lot 1) 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. (eg., City Hall would be
Public Parcels (City, County, Water District, etc.) (S) *assigned at the same rate as a parcel with commercial use - 5 AU's per acre).

Vacant (Any land use) (6) 22 0.5 Parcel
Public Utilities (f) 30 5 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (8) 40 1 Parcel
Railroad, PVID Property (9) 50 2.5 Acre
Agricultural Uses fO 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.

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

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 benefit less from the improvements.

9. Railroad and Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID) parcels are assessed at one-half the amount applied to 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* R/V) • 15% Habsonway, Intake Boulevard, 14th Avenue, 7th Street Major Collector (80" 10%* Chanslor Way (Riverside Avenue) R/W)
Collector (74 R/W) 5% Wells Road, 4th Avenue, Dekens Court 0% Riviera Drive, Bell Lane, Briar Lane, Juan Circle, Toro Local (60' R/) 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 b! he same formula as all other property. However, in order to be assessed any lo 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 X 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

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $558.73
Less General Benefit Reduction (%)
Less General Benefit Reduction (S)
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $4,628.23 $184.31 $2,076.72 $125.90 $317.89 $1.493.04

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $1,832.41 $155.26 $76.46 $832,20 $78.26 Consultant Services 1.178.19 99.83 49.16 535.08 50.32 31.99 103.88 384.16 141.02 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Incidental Costs $3,056.12 $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 30.00 $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 99 42 23 101 14 213 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 $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
Total All

COST ITEMS
Zones
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $32.209.57
Less General Benefit Reduction (%) 0.00%
Less General Benefit Reduction (S) 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 $392.51 $1.642.91 $418.62 $335.60 $0.00 $15,321.71 $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 $1,230.84 812,800.00 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 18.89 437.51 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 $0.0D $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 42. 973
Number of Assessment Units 39.80 12.50 73,50 42.00 176.10 62.00 73.60 42.001 1,399.32 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) $4234 $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 $3.56 $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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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
OLICE
POLICE
*****
Quality of Life Pilot Program
The statistles listed below reflect total numbers since the beginning of the Quality-of-Life Pilot Program which started January 28th, 2022.

Homeless Detail: May Total from start
of Pilot Program
People contacted. 109 387
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources. 6 24 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 3 27 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to mental health. 4 12 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions_ 1 7 Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 8 27
People sent to rehab. 0 5
People picked up by a family member and taken home 2 5
out of town.

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

Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 34 157 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 4 95 minor violations.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 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 $318,172 for the sewer and manhole relocation, replacement of the 8-inch water line, demolition of old concrete encountered under the roadway and 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 -136-
notice for bids.

The Blythe City Council determined there was a need to continue the emergency at the March 8, 2022, April 12, 2022 and May 10, 2022 Council meetings.

STAFF REPORT: The Holt Group provided a design for the relocation of the manhole and collapsed sewer line. Staff entered into an agreement with Radco, Inc. the week of April 4 to relocate the collapsed sewer line and manhole. Project materials were received and Radco, Inc. mobilized on May 3, 2022. During construction several unforeseen issues in the project area were encountered, causing additional work to complete the project.

The project initially included the relocation of the sewer line and manhole and compaction and repair of the street damage caused from the initial sewer line break. The project now consists of the sewer line and manhole relocation, installation of an 8-inch replacement water line, repair of a collapsed storm water drain and repair of frontier's fiber optic cable vault along with the necessary roadway repairs so that the street may safely re-open to traffic.

As of the writing of this staff report, the sewer and water line replacements are complete. Radco is working on the rehabilitation of the storm drain which includes the installation of at least 65 linear feet of new pipe. Once materials are received, Radco will repair Frontier's vault and will fill in the open trench. As soon as the underground work is complete, Rove Engineering will make the necessary road repairs.

As repairs from the sewer emergency are 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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BRIS IS DARE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Cannabis Ordinance Amendment
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Provide further direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown
BACKGROUND: The City's Commercial Cannabis Ordinance places limits on the number of permits issued for Dispensary/Micro-businesses at 2. There are no limits on the number of permits issued for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution and Manufacturing operations.

The City's first Dispensary, in the form of a Micro-business license was issued in March 2018 and opened in August of 2019. The City's second dispensary license, also issued in March 2018 opened in January 2022.

Earlier this year, staff was directed by Council to discuss potential Cannabis Ordinance amendments, specifically the addition of a Dispensary License to the City's Commercial Cannabis Ordinance. The discussion was held during a noticed Study Session on April 28, 2022.

At the Study Session Council disused the potential addition of a Dispensary License. The addition, if adopted, would provide two dispensary licenses and 1 micro-business license available per the City's Cannabis Ordinance. During the Study Session staff was directed to provide more information to Council related to the City's cannabis tax revenue, necessary ordinance amendment and how the additional license would be issued/awarded. Staff was directed to bring this information to the June City Council meeting for review.

STAFF REPORT: The City has an approved Commercial Cannabis Tax of 2% of gross receipts for all license types other than Cultivation. The City has collected Cannabis Tax revenue since January of 2019. Year over year, cannabis revenue gains were experienced, with FY 2020/21 being the highest year to date. That was in part due to COVID-19, people being at home and the many stimulus checks issued during that time. This year, staff anticipates cannabis tax revenues to level off, with a modest increase over the pre-pandemic tax revenue collected in FY 2019/20.

As the second dispensary opened in January 2022, the City has 4 months of reporting data for both dispensaries. This is not enough time to fully evaluate or project what the additional dispensary will do for the City's cannabis tax revenue. However, it does not appear there has been much cannibalization from the second Dispensary as revenues had begun to level off to pre- pandemic returns before the second dispensary opened.

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geographic location, with a Commercial Cannabis program. The City of Needles has been in the cannabis business since 2013. From 2013 to 2020 Needles permitted 4 dispensary licenses, with four in operation. In 2020, the Needles City Council decided to let the market govern and removed limits on the number of dispensaries permitted in Needles. They now have 5 dispensaries in operation, with a 6" opening in the next few weeks. Needles has a tax rate of 10% of gross receipts. They have also experienced year over year revenue gains, even after COVID and the legalization of recreational cannabis in Arizona. Staff has been told that Arizona impacted our local market by 30%. When asked if the additional dispensary(s) increased or decreased revenue, the City Manager of Needles stated it's the same pie, but this encourages competition and for the businesses in operation to work harder to secure their share of the market. However, the cannabis tax revenue in Needles has continued to increase year over year, even with the addition of a 5t dispensary.

When the City opened its Commercial Cannabis program in late 2017, Commercial Cannabis Dispensary licenses were accepted between established dates. Eight applications were received by the deadline and processed per the City's adopted guidelines. In March 2018, Council awarded the available dispensary/micro-licenses to The Prime Leaf and Have a Heart. As the information in 2017 is now almost 5 years old, it was advised by the City Attorney, that should Council wish to add an additional license, the City open a new application process to accept applications from all interested parties.

To add an additional license to the City's commercial cannabis program, Council would need to adopt the attached Ordinance. An Ordinance requires a reading at the first meeting and adoption at a subsequent Council meeting. An ordinance goes into effect 30 days from its adoption. Staff estimates a Dispensary license could be awarded by Council within 6 month of Ordinance adoption. From there, depending on site selection and construction, it could take another 8-12 months for the business to open. A third dispensary could essentially open by the fourth quarter of 2023 or first quarter of 2024.

If the attached Ordinance is not adopted, the licenses available for Dispensary/Micro-business would remain at 2. No new licenses would be issued as the two available are currently in use.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Cannabis Ordinance Amendment-Draft
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ORDINANCE NO. XXX-22

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION

5.10.080 (MAXIMUM NUMBER AND TYPE OF

AUTHORIZED COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
PERMITTED) OF CHAPTER 5.10 (COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS ACTIVITY) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES

AND REGULATIONS) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS

ACTIVITY IN THE CITY
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 883-17, which added Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Blythe Municipal Code regarding commercial cannabis activity and related zoning designations. The recitals stated in that Ordinance are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 885-17, which made several amendments to the Commercial Cannabis Activity Ordinance. One of these amendments was the addition of the license type "microbusiness" under the dispensary category; and WHEREAS, although microbusiness was added as an allowable business type, the number of dispensaries/microbusinesses permitted to operate in the City was not amended to reflect this addition; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that increasing the overall number of dispensaries and microbusinesses permitted to operate in the City promotes the public health, safety and welfare by creating jobs, raising City revenues, and revitalizing commercial areas; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Section 5.10.080 (Maximum Number and Type of Authorized Commercial Cannabis Businesses Permitted) of Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Blythe Municipal Code in order to increase the overall number of dispensaries and microbusinesses permitted to operate in the City; 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:
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SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 5.10.080 of Chapter 5.10 of Title 5. Section

5.10.080 (Maximum Number and Type of Authorized Commercial Cannabis Businesses Permitted) of Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

5.10.080 - Maximum number and type of authorized commercial cannabis businesses permitted.

The number of each type of commercial cannabis business that shall be permitted to operate in the city at any one given time shall be as follows:

A. Dispensaries: maximum of two;
B. Microbusinesses: maximum of one;
C. Cultivation: unlimited number permitted;
D. Manufacturing: unlimited number permitted;
E. Testing: maximum of two;
F. Distribution: unlimited number permitted.

Section 5.10.080 is only intended to create a maximum number of commercial cannabis businesses 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 because this Ordinance makes very minor changes to the administrative regulations governing the City's regulations of commercial cannabis activity.

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.

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

SECTION 7. 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 _day of , 2022, by the following called vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DRAFT
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CHABLISHE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Establishing a Commercial Cannabis Employee Work Permit Renewal Fee
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-019, establishing the Commercial Cannabis Employee Work Permit renewal fee at $35 per application.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential revenue from processing cannabis employee work permit renewals.

BACKGROUND: Section 5.10.070 of the City's Commercial Cannabis Ordinance requires that any person who is an employee or otherwise works within a commercial cannabis business must obtain a commercial cannabis employee work permit from the City prior to performing any work at any cannabis business. The Ordinance also states the employee will pay a fee set by Resolution of the City Council in an amount necessary to cover the costs of administering the employee work permit program. Commercial Cannabis Employee Work Permits are valid for thirty-six months.

In 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-004 establishing the cannabis employee work permit application fee at $85. This fee recovers the City's cost administering the Commercial Cannabis Employee Work Permit Program.

STAFF REPORT: The Resolution adopted in 2019 outlined the process for applying for a Commercial Cannabis Work permit but is silent on the renewal process for said license. As Cannabis Employee work permits are valid for 36 months, staff thought it was best to establish a separate renewal fee vs. charging the $85 application fee. The proposed $35 renewal fee will recover the City's costs in managing employee renewals along with staff time and supplies used to issue new cannabis employee ID cards. Staff has determined that $35 per renewal is necessary to recover the City's cost.

As the first Cannabis Employee Work Permits were issued in 2019, some license holders are subject to renewal. It is therefore recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-019 setting the Commercial Cannabis Employee Work Permit Renewal fee at $35.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2022-019
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-019

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESS

EMPLOYEE PERMITS

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

WHEREAS, on June 13, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 883-17, which added Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Blythe Municipal Code regarding commercial cannabis activity within the City; and WHEREAS, Section 5.10.070 (Cannabis Employee Permit Required) of Chapter 5.10 requires any person who is an employee or otherwise works within a commercial cannabis business to obtain a commercial cannabis employee work permit from the City prior to performing any work at any cannabis business; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.10.070(C)(8) of Chapter 5.10 provides that each applicant for a commercial cannabis employee work permit must pay a fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council to cover the costs of administering the employee work permit programs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-004, adopted on February 12, 2019, the City Council adopted a commercial cannabis employee work permit fee of $85.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.10.070(F) of Chapter 5.10, a commercial cannabis employee work permit is valid for a period of 36 months and must be renewed 60 days prior to expiration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.10.070(F) of Chapter 5.10, renewal applications must contain all information required by Section 5.10.070(B) of Chapter 5.10, and renewal applicants must pay a renewal application fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the amount of the fee for commercial cannabis employee work permit renewal applications.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the recitals set forth above are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes a fee in the amount of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for each commercial cannabis employee work permit renewal application. The fee shall be non-refundable.
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SECTION 3. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the renewal application Tee established by this Resolution does not exceed the reasonable cost of processing renewal applications for commercial cannabis employees.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-012 Adopting the FY 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget and Resolution No. 2022-020 Amending the FY 2021- 2022 Operating and Capital Budget
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-012 approving the City's fiscal year 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget, including all summaries and schedules attached and made a part of.

2. Approve staffing amendments as indicated in said report and as outlined is staffing schedules.

3. Approve and adopt included salary schedules pursuant to Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-020 amending fiscal year 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget as referenced in Exhibit A of said resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT: Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 is proposed at $35,269,206. The fiscal impacts for the proposed 2021-2022 budget amendments are identified in Exhibit A.

BACKGROUND: The City of Blythe Municipal Code requires that an annual budget be adopted by the City Council prior to the first day of the fiscal year. An annual budget process is in place in efforts to maintain a schedule that complies with the policies set by City Council.

City staff worked to develop a preliminary budget that was presented to Council on May 24, 2022, during a budget study session.

STAFF REPORT:

The City of Blythe's fiscal year 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget is being presented for City Council's consideration and adoption. The combined budget for all City funds total $35,269,206. This amount includes a General Fund budget of $14,219,600.

General Fund:

The General Fund budget as presented is balanced, and proposed at $14.2 million including operating transfers out, with anticipated revenues and operating transters in of $15.0 million.

The proposed budget reflects that public safety is a top priority of the City, with over $5.68 million, representing approximately 40% allocated to police and fire. Bradley Burns Sales Tax, District Sales Tax, Property Tax, Property Tax in Lieu of VLF, and Transient Occupancy Tax make up $9.0 million of the General Funds revenues, representing approximately 60% of anticipated revenues.
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Other Funds:

In addition, the proposed budget contains appropriations for citywide operating funds, including Enterprise, Internal Service, Debt Service, Capital Improvement, and Special Revenue Funds.

Enterprise Funds making up the second largest component of the overall budget. Water Enterprise budget including capital is projected at $4.23 million, with revenue projections anticipated at $4.24 million. Sewer Enterprise budget including capital is projected at $3.33 million, with revenue projections anticipated at $3.41 million. Solid Waste Enterprise projected budget of $1.14 million, with revenue projections including board adopted rate increase is anticipated at $1.18 million.

Capital Improvements:

The proposed includes fiscal year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement appropriations for the following:
• Street Maintenance funded by Measure A - Slurry and Seal 9 Streets. • Capital Street Project funded by SB 1 - Wells and Willow Improvement Project (with cost sharing agreement).
• Equipment funded by General Fund - Police Department. • Building Security Improvements funded by General Fund - Police and City Hall Buildings.
• Computer Equipment funded by General Fund - Citywide
• ADA Improvements funded by CDBG - Citywide
Playground Improvements funded by CDBG, Prop 68 grant - Engevik and Miller Park.

Beautify Blythe Project funded by Clean California grant - Citywide Improvements Equipment funded by Central Garage - Park Mower.
• Equipment funded by Central Garage - Police Vehicles. • Equipment funded by Central Garage - Code Enforcement Vehicle. • Equipment funded by Central Garage - Public Works Vehicles. • Equipment funded by Central Garage - Fire Vehicle.

Equipment funded by Central Garage - Citywide Vehicle.
• College Reservoir Project funded by Federal Community Project Funding.

Mesa Ranch Reservoir Project Design funded by Water.

Water Value Program funded by ARPA.
• Sewer Lift Rehabilitation funded by Sewer
Chopper Pumps funded by Sewer - WWTP.

Other:

The proposed also includes appropriations for the following:
• Building Abatement for Blight Clean-up funded by General Fund. • ADA Assessment funded by General Fund
• Utility Rate Study funded by Water and Sewer Funds.

Staffing:

The budget includes the following staffing changes:
• Funding for previously frozen full-time permanent City Manager position. • Funding for previously frozen full-time permanent Parks Maintenance Worker position. • Continued funding for part-time Department Assistant position for the Police Department.
• Funding for previously frozen full-time permanent Police Sergeant position, funding provided through ARPA.
• Funding for previously frozen full-time permanent Police Officer position, funding provided through PACT.
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• Funding for previously frozen part-time permanent Custodian/Facility Maintenance position.

Conclusion:

The Operating and Capital Budget, as proposed, is balanced. The proposed provides funds for police and fire protection, plus routine maintenance, and operations of all city departments.

Upon adoption of the budget, the final budget document will be prepared and distributed to City Council and Departments. The adopted budget will also be posted on the City's website for the public.

In addition, to adoption of the City's 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget, staff is recommending a second and final amendment to the City's fiscal year 2021-2022 Operating an‹ "'apital Budget based on finance's review of revenue and expenditures through third quarter The proposed amendments will better align budget to year end actuals, as well as resolve the long-standing cash deficit in the Golf Course fund.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2022-012

2. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget

3. Resolution No. 2022-020

4. Exhibit A - Schedule of 2021-2022 Budget Amendments
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

ADOPTING OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, including all summaries and schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Blythe, California, as follows:

Section 1. That the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, including all summaries and schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby approved and effective July 1, 2022.

Section 2. • Total combined Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, for all budgetary funds combined is approved in the amount of $35,269,206; as described in detail of attached summaries and schedules:

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14 day of June 2022, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale S. Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-020

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE

OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021-2022
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget by Resolution No. 2021-022; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2022, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted first amendment to Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget by Resolution No. 2022-004; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe conducts regular reviews of its budget as it is fiscally prudent to do so; and
WHEREAS, based upon review through May 31, 2022, the City Council of the City of Blythe desires to make second and final amendment to Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Blythe, California, as follows:

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

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of June 2022 by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEA L)
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Exhibit A to Resolution 2022-020
City of Blythe
2021-2022 Budget Amendments
Account Detail
June 14, 2022

FY 2021-2022 FY 2021-2022
Amended Proposed Increase /
G/L# Account Description Category Budget Amendments (Decrease) General Fund
Revenue
000-25-313-001 District Sales Tax 1% - Measure K Sales Taxes 2,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 000-25-316-010 Transient Occupancy Tax Business Taxes 1,100,000 1,800,000 700,000 000-25-318-023 Electric Franchise Fees Other Taxes 183,000 271,000 88,000 000-25-341-000 Cannabis Permit Application Fees General Government 25,000 70,000 45,000 000-41-322-010 Bldg/Ping/Elec/Grade Permits Nonbusiness Licenses & Permits 120,000 200,000 80,000 000-41-334-020 SB2 Planning Grant State Government Grants 160,000 (160,000) 000-70-343-114 Administrative Overhead Measure A Administrative Charges 54,160 69,360 15,200 Net Increase in Revenues 3,642,160 5,410,360 1,768,200
Transfers
000-25-391-120 Transfer In - ARPA Operating Transfers 640,000 640,000 Net Increase in Transfers In : 640,000 640,000
Expenditure
000-41-419-13-332-000 Hobson/River Guidelines/General Plan Professional/Technical Services 160,000 : (160,000) Net Decrease in Expenditures 160,000 (160,000)
Transfers
000-25-419-62-822-450 Transfer Out - Golf Course Operating Transfers 40,000 1,290,000 1,250,000 000-25-419-62-822-507 Transfer Out - Risk Management Operating Transfers 246,000 381,400 135,400 Net Increase in Transfers Out 286,000 1,671,400 1,385,400 Measure A Fund
Revenue
114-00-335-040 Gasoline Sales Tax State Shared Revenues 677,000 867,000 190,000 Net Increase in Revenues 677,000 867,000 190,000
Expenditure
11400-419-62-442-000 Outside Equipment Rental Property Services 25,000 (25,000) 114-00-419-62-555-070 Administrative Overhead Costs Other Services 54,160 69,360 15,200 114-00-419-52-652-001 Asphalt & Emulsion Stock Supplies 75,000 25,000 (50,000) Net Decrease in Expenditures 154,160 94,360 (59,800)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
Transfers
120-00-419-62-822-025 Transfer Out -General Fund Operating Transfers : 640,000 640,000 Net Increase in Transfers Out 640,000 640,000
Community Developmen Block Grant (CDBG) Fund
Transfers
121-00-419-62-822-310 Transfer Out - General Fund Operating Transfers 81,940 (81,940) Net Decrease in Transfers Out 81,940 : (81,940)
General Capital Projects Fund
Transfers
310-00-391-121 Transfer In - CDBG Operating Transfers 81,940 (81,940) Net Decrease in Transfers In 81,940 (81,940)
Expenditure
310-00-419-62-452-012 Citywide ADA Assessment Property Services 81,940 : (81,940) Net Decrease in Expenditures 81,940 (81,940)
Golf Course Fund
Transfers
450-00-391-025 Transfer In - General Fund Operating Transfers 40,000 1,290,000 1,250,000 Net Increase in Transfers In 40,000 1,290,000 1,250,000 -152-

CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Calling the General Municipal Election - November 8, 2022 PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-016 calling for a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats and for the Offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer, adopt Resolution No. 2022-017 requesting that the Riverside County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election, and adopt Resolution No. 2022-018 setting guidelines for candidate statements.

FISCAL IMPACT: The election is estimated to cost $12,000.

BACKGROUND: The City of Blythe is scheduled to have a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The election will fill three seats on the City Council, currently held by Joey DeConinck, Johnny Rodriguez and Joseph Halby, the Office of City Clerk, currently held by Mallory Crecelius, and the Office of City Treasurer, currently held by Christa Elms.

It is the responsibility of the City Council to call the election. It is the City Clerk's responsibility to ensure the election is held by working with the County Registrar of Voters, who will conduct the election for the City.

STAFF REPORT: To comply with the regulations as set forth by the California Elections Code and the Riverside County Registrar of Voters' Office for conducting a General Municipal Election, the following resolutions must be adopted and submitted to the Registrar of Voters by July 1, 2022:

1. Resolution No. 2022-016. Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relative to general law cities.

2. Resolution No. 2022-017. Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code.

Resolution No. 2022-018. Adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates' statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on -153-
November 8, 2022.

Resolution No. 2022-018, among other things, provides that candidate statements shall not exceed 200 words. However, pursuant to Elections Code section 13007, the City Council may authorize an increase in the limitation on words for the candidate statements from 200 to 400 words.

The first day to file nomination papers and candidate statements is July 18, 2022. The deadline to file nomination papers and/or withdraw is August 12, 2022 at 4:00pm. There is no cost to file nomination papers, but there is an estimated cost of $500 to the candidate to file a candidate statement. The last day to withdraw a candidate statement is August 15, 2022.

If an incumbent has not filed nomination documents by August 12, 2022, the nomination period will be extended through August 17, 2022 at 4:00pm for peraons other than the ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2022-016
Resolution No. 2022-017
Resolution No. 2022-018
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-016

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE

HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE

ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY

THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to the general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 8, 2022, for the election of Municipal Officers.

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

CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Blythe, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the City Council and the Offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, each for the full term of four (4) years.

SECTION 2. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk is authorized to coordinate with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed material and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 4. The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in California Elections Code section 14401.

SECTION 5. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

SECTION 6. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in the time, form and manner required by law.

SECTION 7. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and authorizes all reasonable and actual election expenses to be paid by the City upon presentation of a property submitted bill.
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SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day of June 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-017

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO

CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE

GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA

ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has called a General Municipal Meniers he Cly Couri and the oilies or he city the anu a of the diction of tice term of four years; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date, that, within the City, the precincts, vote centers and election officers of the two elections be the same, that the Riverside County Registrar of Voters canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

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

CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of three Members of the City Council and the Offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, each for the full term of four years.

SECTION 2. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide election.

SECTION 3. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

SECTION 4. The City of Blythe recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for costs incurred upon the presentation of a properly submitted bill.
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day of June 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-018

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS

FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE

PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS

SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 for the purpose of the election of three Members of the City Council and the Offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer; and WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency may adopt certain regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidate's statement; WHEREAS, Section 13307(d) of the Elections Code of the State of California authorizes the local agency to require each candidate filing a candidate's statement to pay in advance to the local agency his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition to having his or her statement included in the voter's pamphlet.

CALIFORNIA, DOES HORE RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMIE AND ROYAS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

A. Pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at the election to be held in the City of Blythe on November 8, 2022 may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk.

B. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. Words will be counted in accordance with the word count standards set forth in Section 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California. The statement shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations.

The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the Office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period. -159-
D. The statement shall comply with all provisions of law, including, but not limited to, Sections 13307 and 13308 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY.

Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, the County will translate candidate statements into Spanish. The County will print and mail the Voter Information Guide to voters in Spanish to those voters who have requested to receive election materials in Spanish. The County will also translate reference ballots into Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog and Chinese and provide such translated materials to voters upon request.

SECTION 3. PAYMENT.

The City Clerk shall work with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating and mailing the candidate statements filed, including the costs incurred as a result of complying with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City of Blythe his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the Voter Information Guide. The estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements. Accordingly, the City Clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the City Clerk shall require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the City Clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election. The City Clerk shall include on the receipt for payment the information required pursuant to Section 13307(d) of the Elections Code of the State of California regarding the estimated payment.

SECTION 4. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the sample ballot package.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this Resolution at the time the nomination papers are issued.

SECTION 6. All previous resolutions establishing City Council policy on payment for candidates' statements are repealed.

SECTION 7. This Resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 8, 2022, and shall then be repealed.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day of June 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

STAFF REPORT
ISHED
MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT: City-wide Salinity Study- Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Board Order R7-2016-003
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius; Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-023 A, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement between the City and The Holt Group for the City-wide Salinity Study.

FISCAL IMPACT: The allocation of additional funding in the amount of $69,000, increasing the total agreement to $93,500.

BACKGROUND: On June 30, 2016, the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) adopted Board Order R7-2016-0013. The order regulates the waste discharge requirements of the City, as the owner and operator of the Blythe Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Order also required a City-Wide Salinity Study.

At the February 14, 2017 meeting, Council authorized staff to outsource a Work Plan and Time schedule for the Study to the Holt Group. The Work Plan and Time Schedule was submitted to the Water Quality Control Board on June 30, 2017. On October 6, 2017, the City received approval for the plan. In May 2018, the City released a Request for Proposal to conduct the City- wide Salinity Study. Council awarded the study to The Holt Group in July 2018. The time schedule to complete and submit the findings and recommendations of the City-wide Salinity Study to the Board was June 30, 2020. At some point, a six-month extension was granted to the City and the report was submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board on December 31, 2020.

In April 2021, Council awarded a contract in the amount of $15,000 to the Holt Group for additional work outside of the original scope, to provide further information and comments to the Regional Board on the Salinity Study to comply with Board Order R7-2016-0013.

In January, Council adopted the first Amendment to the Agreement to agreement to provide further funding to address the State's response to the City's Salinity Study. On May 5, 2022 the final response to the City's Salinity Study was received from the State.

STAFF REPORT: The Salinity Study's purpose was to identify the source of salt (TDS) entering the City's sewer system; and the entities responsible. The current discharge limits are 400 mg/L above water supply TDS level. If the City is found to be in violation of the order, the Board may issue penalties of $5,000 per day where violation occurred or $10 for each gallon of water discharged. The study identified that the City's large water users were the contributors of the increased TDS levels.
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In April 2019, Council discussed the initial results in a Study Session. It was determined that Culligan and Sparklets were contributors to the increased TDS. The City refurbish the evaporation ponds at the Wastewater Treatment plant enabling Culligan and Sparkletts to discharge at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, vs. directly into the City's sewer system. Although this greatly reduced the City's TDS level, it was not enough to bring the City into compliance.

City staff and The Holt Group worked with the City's other large water users: hotels, laundromats and car washes to further decrease the TDS entering the City's sewer system. After several discussions and letters, the hotel owners entered a pilot program. From January - March 2021, in which hotel owners did not use their water softeners. During this pilot program, data was collected to determine the result this had on the City's TDS levels. As this pilot program provided data showing this reduced the City's TDS levels, the hotel owners agreed to discontinue use of their salt-based softeners.

The City also lobbied for an increase in the discharge limit from 400 mg?/L to 500 mg/L above the water supply. An increased discharge limit would ensure the City could comply with the State's requirements on TDS. The State did not grant this request as they believe it would be inconsistent with statewide efforts to reduce salinity.

The final report from the State requires the City to provide quarterly updates on (1) removal of salt-based water softeners by commercial users, (2) feasibility study of modifications at the water treatment plant and (3) installation of the monitoring well downgradient of the evaporation ponds and sampling of discharges into the pond.

The State Regional Water Board is now requiring the City to perform a feasibility study on pre- treatment of the City's water to remove TDS before it enters the system. This would then reduce the amount of TDS being discharged into the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Staff asked The Holt Group to provide a proposal for a feasibility study to comply with the State's comments. The Holt Group's proposal includes a study of options to remove salt from the Blythe water source by using treatment at the Water Treatment Plant. The study will also include a review of financing options and/or grants available to the City to fund any proposed Water Treatment Plant improvements to treat the water to minimize TDS entering the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the impact of the proposed improvements on water rates.

ATTACHMENTS:

Agreement No. 2022-023 A
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Agreement No. 2022-023 A

AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO

TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
THE HOLT GROUP, INC.

This Amendment Number Two ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of June 14, 2022 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City"), and THE HOLT GROUP, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant").

WHEREAS, City and Consultant entered into an agreement on April 13, 2021 for Consultant to provide Salinity Study control effort support services in connection with the Salinity tudy performed to comply with Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Boar rder R7-2016-0013 (the "Agreement"; an
WHEREAS, City and Consultant amended the Scope of Services, increased Consultant's maximum compensation to Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($24,500.00) and extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2022 through Amendment Number One to the Agreement, dated December 22, 2021; and
Control Board, the fly must stud the eith rip of eating to the lion rea the Blythe source water; and
WHEREAS, City and Consultant now desire to amend the Scope of Services to include additional services relating to such feasibility study as set forth in Exhibit"A," attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, City desires to increase Consultant's maximum compensation accordingly to Ninety-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($93,500.00); and WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to extend the term through June 30, 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. The Scope of Services shall be amended to include the additional services set forth in Exhibit A.

Section 2.1 of the Agreement shall be amended to reflect that Consultant's total compensation shall not exceed Ninety-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($93,500.00).

3. City agrees to pay Consultant a lump sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($69,000.00) upon completion of the additional services and delivery of all project deliverables set forth in Exhibit A.

The term of the Agreement shall be extended through June 30, 2023.

All terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning and use as set forth in the Agreement.
1 The Holt Group, Inc.

Salinity Study Control Effort Support
Amendment Two
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All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the Agreement not in conflict with this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
facsimile, email or other electronic means and have the same legal effect as if they were original signatures.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.

CONSULTANT
Date:

Robert K. Holt
President

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Date:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
2 The Holt Group, Inc.

Salinity Study Control Effort Support
Amendment Two
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Agreement No. 2022-023 A

EXHIBIT A

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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The Robert K. Holt, PE Fred Goldman, PhD, PE
James G. "Jack" Holt, PE Sripavani Gudipati, PE
Holt Timothy M. Holt, AIA lesus "Juny" Marmolejo, PE
Lindsay A, Holt, AICP, MPA
Group, Inc. ami Hamanaka Galvan, PE, Rolando Sanchez, PE orge Galvan, AlC Jennifer Wellman, PhD, AICP
Engineering • Planning = Surveying
June 1, 2022
1s. Mallory Creceliu:
nterim City Manage
пр, 0926
Tel: (760) 922-6161
Email: [email protected]
RE: Proposal/Contract for the City of Blythe - Blythe Source Water Study THG Project No. 100.287
Dear Ms. Crecelius:

The City of Blythe (City) Salinity Study reviewed the sources of salinity! in the Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent and reported on efforts to reduce the discharge of salt into the sewer system.

The study identified salt-based water softeners as the major source of excess salt in the Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent. During the study, The Holt Group (THG) and the City identified large commercial customers that used salt based water softeners. The report discussed how the City is working with its customers to remove the salt based water softeners to reduce the discharge of salts into the sewer system. The Salinity Study Report was submitted to the Regional Water Board on December 31, 2020.

The Regional Water Board sent its review comments to the City in a letter dated July 17, 2021, and requested that the City propose a limit on TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). The current standard for the Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent is 400 mg/L above the source water TDS, which is about 1,100 mg/L, which results in a TDS discharge limit of 1,500 mg/L. The City sends two samples per month to Babcock Labs and reports the monthly average of the TDS in mg/L to the Regional Water Board 1 Salinity is measured as Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentration in mg/L (milligrams per liter). 1601 N. Imperial Avenue = El Centro, CA 92243 • 760-337-3883 • Fax 760-337-5997 201 E. Hobsonway - Blythe, CA 92225 • 760-922-4658 » Fax 760-922-4660 36951 Cook Street, Ste. 103 • Palm Desert, CA 92211 - 760-328-5280 = Fax 760-328-5281 -167-
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quarterly. Over the past three years the City has received several letters from the Regional Water Board threatening severe fines for multiple TDS violations.

The City proposed changing the limit from 400 mg/L over the source water TDS to 500 mg/L over the source water. The Regional Water Board sent the City a second review letter dated September 9, 2021, which requested that the City base its proposed limit on the WWTP effluent test data.

THG carried out a statistical analysis of 30 months of effluent TDS test data from March 2019 to August 2021, and, using a normal distribution to describe the data, derived a proposed limit of 1,650 mg/L. The City and The Holt Group had a Zoom meeting with Ms. Adriana Godinez and Mr. Jose Cortez from the Regional Water Board to discuss the proposed limit. During the meeting Mr. Cortez stated that the Regional Water Board would not accept a new limit above 1,500 mg/L. Mr. Cortez discussed the need to remove salt from the effluent or the source water using treatment to meet the limit. Removal of salt from the source water at the Water Treatment Plant is more straight forward and less expensive than removal of salt from Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent. Mr. Cortez was optimistic that the Regional Water Board will accept an interim limit of 1,650 mg/L for TDS in the WWTP effluent if the City was studying the feasibility of removing salt (TDS) from the source water which would be a long term solution to the City's compliance problems.

This proposal describes a study of options to remove salt from the Blythe source water by using treatment at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The study will also include a review of financing or grants available to the City to fund any proposed WTP improvements and the impact of the proposed improvements on water rates.

I. SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 - Review of Current Facilities
This work includes an examination of the current Water Treatment Plant and a meeting with Chief Operator Steve Foley to review data on water demand and to understand the plant operations. The as-built plans for the plant will be used to understand the facility design including the capacity of the piping and equipment and any constraints that could affect plant modifications. Our electrical consultant will attend the plant tour so that he can understand the electrical power capacity.

2.0 - Identification of Altematives
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system. At least two alternatives will be studied: reverse osmosis and softening of the source water at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a process that uses membranes to separate salt and other contaminants from the source water. The process removes salt and the elements of hardness: calcium and magnesium, and iron and manganese as well as other contaminants. High pressure forces the clean water called permeate through the membranes and retains the contaminants in a brine concentrate. The process requires a significant amount of energy and generates a wastewater brine which is managed by evaporation in lined evaporation ponds. Recent developments in the technology have reduced the volume of brine generated, and the low concentration of salts, about 1,100 mg/L, significantly reduces the RO energy requirement from the very high energy requirement of desalinization of ocean water. Reverse osmosis treatment should also improve the taste of the source water. The concept is to treat part of the source water and blend the stabilized permeate and regularly treated source water.

Currently all water softening to remove hardness occurs at the customer's home or business.

Another option available is softening the source water at the Water Treatment Plant which would reduce the salt requirement of the City's water customers?. The main reason for the excess salt discharged into the wastewater treatment plant is the high hardness concentration (calcium and magnesium) in the Blythe source water as compared to other communities. The excessive hardness increases the frequency of water softener regeneration using salt. Softening the water at the WTP using the lime-soda process will produce a non-hazardous sludge that can be disposed of in a lined landfill. The report will estimate the decrease in water softener salt requirements but will also consider the difficulty in monitoring how the customers will adjust their water softeners to compensate for the lower hardness in the source water.

Another softening option is ion exchange, the same technology used in water softeners. This option will also be analyzed to determine the feasibility of using exchange type water softeners at the Water Treatment Plant. Other chemical-based water softening options will also be studied.

The report will also consider any other water treatment options that could result in a reduction of salt discharged into the sewer system.
2 Water softeners use ion exchange technology. Sites in the ion exchange resin attract positive ions such as sodium and the constituents of hardness: calcium and magnesium. A salt brine is used to backwash the resin from any dirt filtered out and to release the calcium and magnesium captured by the resin by exchanging the esin sites with sodium. Once "regenerated" with sodium ions from the salt brine, the water softener wi capture the hardness in the source water releasing the "exchanged" sodium ion into the water stream.

Salt is an integral part of the operation of most water softeners used in Blythe.

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3.0 - Preliminary Design of Alternatives
This step involves carrying out a 10% preliminary design of alternative treatment process modifications, or additions. Our electrical engineer will compare the power installed at the Water Treatment Plant to the power requirements of each alternative and advise on any required modifications to the existing power supply system. Our structural engineer will provide advice on any building modifications that may be necessary to accommodate the alternative treatment process modifications.

4.0 - Development of Cost Estimates
This work involves developing conceptual level cost estimates for a maximum of four preliminary designs identified in the previous tasks with input from the electrical and structural consultants. The estimate will include the projected operating costs including: cost of chemicals, energy, sludge disposal, brine management, additional labor and an allowance for maintenance of the equipment.

5.0 - Review of Alternatives
THG will draft a technical memorandum which will review the source water treatment alternatives identified and the cost estimates. The findings will be presented by THG in a Zoom meeting where written or oral comments will be discussed.

6.0 - Review of Financing Options
THG will work with the California Department of Finance and the Regional Water Board to identify financing options for the project and prepare a Technical Memorandum summarizing its findings.

Also, THG will calculate the impact of the additional operational costs. The findings will be presented by THG in a Zoom meeting where written or oral comments will be discussed.

7.0 - Recommendations and Final Report
After meeting with the City to review the alternative project and potential funding options, THG will prepare a Draft Final Report which will include the work described in the Technical Memoranda and the City's comments. A draft Final Report will be submitted to the Regional Water Board for review and THG will, if required, meet with the Regional Water Board in a virtual Zoom meeting with City representatives. THG will include their comments in the Final Report.

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SUBMITTALS

1. Technical Memorandum No. 1 - Review of Alternatives and Preliminary Design

2. Technical Memorandum No. 2 - Review of Financing Options

3. Final Report
II. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
The Consultant will complete all items identified in the Scope of Work for a lump sum amount of Sixty Nine Thousand Dollars and 0/100 ($69,000.00). Out of pocket costs for printing of plans and documents; retrieval of maps, plans, specifications, etc. from regulatory agencies; and telephone, travel and postage charges shall be included in the fee. Payment is expected within twenty (20) days of receipt III. EXCLUSIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
The following items are hereby excluded from the Scope of Work:

1. Any and all fees required by the City of Blythe or other agencies.

2. All items not specifically included in this Agreement are hereby specifically excluded.

3. All Scope of Work items outlined in this proposal shall be completed in accordance with current and local area professional practices.

IV. ADDITIONAL WORK ITEMS
Additional work items and attendance at additional meetings with the Client that are not included in the Scope of Work shall be billed on an hourly basis according to the attached Fee Schedule for the personnel involved.

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HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 2022

TENGINEERING
Principal Engineer P.E./L.S.

Project Engineer P.E./L.S.

Project Manager
Associate Project Engineer
Civil Designer III
Civil Designer II
Civil Designer 1
Senior Plan Checker
Plan Checker
Resident Engineer
Assistant Resident Engineer
Designer Ill
Designer I
Designer I

PLANNING
Senior Planner (AICP)/Senior Project Manager
Associate Planner/Assistant Project Manager
Assistant Planner
Planning Technician
Building Construction Specialist
CDBG Construction Manager/Labor Standards Compliance Monitor Labor Standards Compliance Monitor
Assistant Labor Standards Compliance Monitor
CDBG Program Administrator
CDBG Financial Analyst
CDBG Program Manager
Planning Designer

SURVEYING STAFF
Survey Project Manager
3 Man Survey Crew with GPS
2 Man Survey Crew with GPS
1 Man Survey Crew with GPS
3 Man Survey Crew without GPS
2 Man Survey Crew without GPS
1 Man Survey Crew without GPS
Survey Travel Time Crew Rate x 50%

1. The minimum time charged for survey project is 1/2 day (4 hours at the crew rates plus travel time).

2. Crew charges Include standard surveying equipment. Rental of any special equipment will be charged at cost plus 15%.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Record Map/Document Researcher $66.00/Hour
Word Processor 357.00/Hour
Office Technician/Courier

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Photocopies (each) $0.25
Blueprints & Xerox 2510 (per square foot in color) $1.70 Blueprints & Xerox 2510 (per square foot in black & white) $0.85 $19.00/Hour
Postage & Long Distance Phone Calls Cost + 15%
$0.59
Reproduction, Special Photography, Printing, etc. performed by Subcontractor, Cost + 15% Aerial Photogrammetry, Delivery Service, Hotel/Motel Per Diem Expenses

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