Blythe City Council
July 12, 2022

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe
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AGENDA
JULY 12, 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 Membel
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerl
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
July 12, 2022
6:00pm
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor Reynolds Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor DeConinck City Attomey Roberto
Councilman Rodriguez sher Bulling Orna rector Ernes
Councilman Halby
Councilman Burton

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ADDED STARTER
The City Council may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of the City Council and/or staff subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. An action adding an item to the Agenda requires a 2/3 vote of the City Council (4 of 5 Council Members). If less than 2/3 of the City Council is present, adding an item to the Agenda requires a unanimous vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-16)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

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, July 8, 2022.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/12/2022, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 75241 through 75246 in the amount of $281.18; 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 75247 through 75331 in the amount of $1,109638.29; 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 75332 through 75342 in the amount of $105,545.60 and 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 75343 through 75387 in the amount of $147,431.80.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 52952 through 52971 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 53366 through 53424 in the amount of $251,869.33; 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 52972 through 53013 in the amount of $136,255.78; 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 53425 through 53484 in the amount of $254,167.31; 7/12/2022, warrants "numbered 53034 through 53075 in the amount of $34,689.30 and 7/12/2022, warrants numbered 53076 through 53081 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 53458 through 53589 in the amount of $74,621.35.

4. Minutes of the June 14, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 14, 2022 Meeting.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. Acceptance of Donation- Ironwood State Prison.

Recommendation: Accept a donation from Ironwood State Prison in the amount of $2,584.93 for the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center.

9. Notice of Completion- San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Rove Engineering, Inc. for the San Luis Way project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion and authorize the City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

10. Investment Report for 4* Quarter FY 2021/22.

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly report.

11. Amendment No. 4 to the MOU between City and RCTC.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding between Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City for the trade of STIP funding for Measure A funds.

12. Clean California Local Grant Program Award.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-021:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT.

13. Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-022:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE OMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING TH EVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCA YEAR 2022-2023.

14. Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-023:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE

REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT

WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL.

15. Consideration of a Resolution Determining the need to continue the Local Emergency due to the May 23, 2022 Fire on Spring Street.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-024:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-024. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED TO CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MAY 24, 2022 DUE TO THE FIRE THAT STARTED ON MAY 23, 2022.

16. Pay Rates for Paid On-call Fire Fighters.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-025:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RATES FOR PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS.

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

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 17)

17. Draft Housing Element.

Recommendation: Council entertain a presentation from The Holt Group on the City's Draft Housing Element for comment and recommendation. It is further recommended, subsequent to the public hearing, Council adopt the Draft Housing Element inclusive of review and comments submitted during the public comment period.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Items 18-19)

18. Quality of Life Pilot Program Activity Report for June 2022.

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

19. Emergency Sewer Repairs at Hobsonway and Lovekin Bivd.

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

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 20-25)

20. Fire Reporting System.

Recommendation: Receive and file.

21. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of the equipment and training necessary to deploy a UAS program in an amount not to exceed $35,000 from the FY 2022/23 General Fund Surplus.

22. Acceptance of the Phase 2 portion of the East Donlon Street Improvements and Release of Subdivision Improvement Bond.

Recommendation: Accept as complete the Phase 2 portion of the street improvements on East Donlon Street and authorize the release of the Subdivision Improvement Bond.

23. Third Amendment to Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment to the Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services between City and Jones Mayer.

24. Ordinance adding Chapter 15.64 to Title 15 of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to EV Charging Station Permits.

Recommendation: Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 916-22:

ORDINANCE NO. 916-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 16.64 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITS) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE.

25. Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code relating to Nuisances and Nuisance Abatement.

Recommendation: Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 917-22:

ORDINANCE NO. 917-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.28 (NUISANCES) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDÚRES.

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 August 9, 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).

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

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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06/14/2022 10:09:33AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75241 6/14/2022 007926 CHAVEZ, WILFRED Ref000210665 UB Refund Cst #025788 89.66 Total: 89.66
75242 6/14/2022 007925 GRIBBONS, SHERI Ref000210664 UB Refund Cst #025571 39.82 Total : 39.82
75243 6/14/2022 007924 MORGAN, TERESA Ref000210663 UB Refund Cst #024841 12.29 Total : 12.29
75244 6/14/2022 007923 PORT, TERI Ref000210662 UB Refund Cst #023703 12.01 Total : 12.01
75245 6/14/2022 007922 RABORN, BRANDON & ASHLEY Ref000210661 UB Refund Cst #016650 28.77 Total: 28.77
75246 6/14/2022 007927 SHEFFIELD, ANTWOINE Ref000210666 UB Refund Cst #025705 98.62 Total : 98.62
6 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 281.17
6 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 281.17

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE UTILITY BILLING REFUND WARRANTS NUMBERED 75241-75246 IN THE AMOUNT OF $281.17 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 JULY 12, 2022.

Chist Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75247 6/14/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC H08411 016269 URBAN GREENING GRANT - SIGN MAT 70.81 Total : 70.81
75248 6/14/2022 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3786 016355 URBAN GREENING GRANT - SIGN 500.25 Total: 500.25
75249 6/15/2022 007802 CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY INC 22-081CALB 014968 AIR COMPRESSOR 54,415.56 Total: 54,415.56
75250 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 016466 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 5/1-5/ 49.86 Total : 49.86
75251 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 016462 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 4/25-: 114.41 Total: 114.41
75252 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 016460 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 41- 193.12 Total : 193.12
75253 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 016464 ELECTRICITYMWTP 4/28-5/26/2022 2,669.49 Total: 2,669.49
75254 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 016463 ELECTRICITY/PTF 4/28-5/26/2022 5,569.51 Total: 5,569.51
75255 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 016465 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 5/1-5/ 13,447.41 Total: 13,447.41
75256 6/15/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 016461 ELECTRICITYICITY FACILITIES 40,067.38 Total: 40,067.38
75257 6/15/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 06622932165 016472 NATURALICITY FACILITIES 76.19 Total : 76.19
75258 6/15/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 11185732804 016474 NATURAL GAS/PD 5/9-6/8/2022 88.79 Total: 88.79
75259 6/15/2022 000247 THE GAS COMPANY 07632638008 016473 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 5 150.78 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75259 6/15/2022 000247 000247 THE GAS COMPANY (Continued) Total : 150.78 75260 6/21/2022 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 23300030 016468 USE TAX 5/2022 1,066.42 Total: 1,066.42
75261 6/28/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 19WQTQGNN7Y7 016375 PARTS/SUPPLIES 17.33 1CRMNW7P619T 016383 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.06
1DY4K9YHNKJF 016404 PARTS/SUPPLIES 105.90
1NV7H4YXP346 016370 PARTS/SUPPLIES 10.33
1PGPCQP1HKDH 016397 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 28.64
1Q6YKWRG7R6X 016319 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 85.30
1WG71K6XTJ3G 016310 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 167.00
1WL1MPFTCR3F 016366 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 79.39
1XN4R7J41HHR 016279 PARTS/SUPPLIES 100.49
Total: 744.44
75262 6/28/2022 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CF20796-0040 016442 TESTING SERVICES 107.10 CF20798-0040 016442 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CF20799-0040 016442 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CF21287-0040 016442 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CF21288-0040 016442 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CF21480-0040 016442 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
Total : 409.63
75263 6/28/2022 000525 BARBARA SINATRA 22-0401 016322 TECHNICAL SERVICES 231.00 Total: 231.00
75264 6/28/2022 007929 BEAUCHAMP, CLAUDIA 062022 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
75265 6/28/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 54698CL 016434 DIESEL FUEL 807.11 Total: 807.11
75266 6/28/2022 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 42999 016426 LAB SERVICES 6/2022 171.00 Total: 171.00
75267 6/28/2022 006225 BRASWELL AIR CONDITIONING 6454 016435 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,262.99 6503 016435 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 200.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75267 6/28/2022 006225 006225 BRASWELL AIR CONDITIONING (Continued) Total: 1,462.99 75268 6/28/2022 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 22-018 016429 EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SERVICI 1,585.00 Total : 1,585.00
75269 6/28/2022 006595 BUSH'S BACKFLOW 5170 016409 BACKFLOW TESTING/REPAIRS 3,890.00 Total : 3,890.00
75270 6/28/2022 000051 C B PLUMBING 93954 016436 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 360.00 Total : 360.00
75271 6/28/2022 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 033122 SB1473 - GREEN FEES 558.90 033122 SB1473 - GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 6.00
123121 SB1473 - GREEN FEES 154.80
123121 SB1473 - GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 10.00
Total: 729.70
75272 6/28/2022 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE 033122 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1473 - G 62.10 033122 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRONG N 167.99
123121 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1473 - G 17.20
123121 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRONG N 15.98
Total : 263.27
75273 6/28/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES 062022 DELINQUENT UTILITY - COUNTY ASSE: 479.65 Total: 479.65
75274 6/28/2022 007920 COMMAND CONCEPTS 9989 016318 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUPPLI 3,910.39 Total : 3,910.39
75275 6/28/2022 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002421 016398 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 2/2022 4,488.00 AN0000002446 016398 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 3/2022 3,999.60 AN0000002466 016398 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 4/2022 4,386.60 AN0000002485 016408 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 5/2022 17,910.60 Total : 30,784.80
75276 6/28/2022 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005411 016438 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 3/2022 9,462.88 PU0000005429 016438 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 4/2022 12,195.12 PU0000005456 016438 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 5/2022 14,342.01 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75276 6/28/2022 005421 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE (Continued) Total : 36,000.01 75277 6/28/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000123432 016439 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 6/1-6/30/2022 257.65 Total : 257.65
75278 6/28/2022 006907 CT INTERNATIONAL 2219409 016430 SUPPLIES 337.13 Total: 337.13
75279 6/28/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55101 016358 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 771.22 55102 016359 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,740.00
55117 016440 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,445.23
Total: 4,956.45
75280 6/28/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-192263 016348 PARTS/SUPPLIES 73.54 Total: 73.54
75281 6/28/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC 138635 016441 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 5/2022 650.70 139367 016441 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 5/20: 416.75
Total : 1,067.45
75282 6/28/2022 004033 DECONINCK, JOSEPH 060822 016387 REIMBURSEMENT - TRAVEL/FUEL 54.32 Total : 54.32
75283 6/28/2022 007930 DEL REAL, MARGARITA 062022 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUR 150.00 Total : 150.00
75284 6/28/2022 005997 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 033122 STRONG MOTION FEES 3,191.85 033122 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 4.16
123121 STRONG MOTION FEES 303.67
123121 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 19.53
Total : 3,619.21
75285 6/28/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 584124 016334 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 5/2022 1,567.00 584318 016334 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 5/2022 66.00
588000 016427 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 5/2022 35.00
Total : 1,668.00
75286 6/28/2022 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL221032 016405 110 OVERCROSS ELECTRICITY 1/2022. 3,249.99 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75286 6/28/2022 000094 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Continued) Total : 3,249.99 75287 6/28/2022 003802 DIAMONDBACK FIRE AND RESCUE 25717 016396 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,685.36 Total: 1,685.36
75288 6/28/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMPS5641585 016320 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 447.70 EPWK0541837 016285 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 714.53
Total: 1,162.23
75289 6/28/2022 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0166376-IN 016431 BADGE REPAIR/SERVICE 543.53 Total: 543.53
75290 6/28/2022 003222 EVIDENT, INC 191580A 016316 SUPPLIES 468.72 Total: 468.72
75291 6/28/2022 000115 FEDEX 777688230 016443 EXPRESS SHIPPING 77.55 Total : 77.55
75292 6/28/2022 006948 FENDERSON, CURTIS 060422 016325 REIMBURSEMENT - WORK BOOTS 171.27 Total: 171.27
75293 6/28/2022 002750 FERGUSON, PRAET & SHERMAN 25427 016388 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 4,554.00 Total: 4,554.00
75294 6/28/2022 005469 FREIGHTLINER OF ARIZONA XA310554025 016395 FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT/GEAR/SUPPLI 3,449.00 Total: 3,449.00
75295 6/28/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 016444 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 6/ 109.45 7609229375 016446 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 6/1: 106.14 9091590013 016447 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 6,763.63 9091590039 016445 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 6/7-7/6/2022 362.70 Total: 7,341.92
75296 6/28/2022 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 572860 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 499.22 016483
573985 016483 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 494.27
Total: 993.49
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 75297 6/28/2022 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 034919 016455 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 105.00 035028 016432 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 246.76
035069 016361 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 400.75
Total : 752.51
75298 6/28/2022 000869 GRAINGER 9326366979 016275 PARTS/SUPPLIES 528.55 Total: 528.55
75299 6/28/2022 005677 HUGHES FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 577736 016005 INSPECTION SERVICES 2.115.15 577737 016005 INSPECTION SERVICES 1,179.28
577739 016005 INSPECTION SERVICES 1,217.22
Total : 4,511.65
75300 6/28/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC H10628 016270 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 38.01 H19818 016323 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 105.35
H19950 016324 PARTS/SUPPLIES 146.76
H20286 016327 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 23.93
H20858 016349 PARTS/SUPPLIES 41.27
H21471 016352 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 12.47
H25455 016364 PARTS/SUPPLIES 76.11
T41009 016288 PARTS/SUPPLIES 36.87
T41449 016283 PARTS/SUPPLIES 79.19
T42545 016328 PARTS/SUPPLIES 80.59
T43425 016365 PARTS/SUPPLIES 21.18
Total : 661.73
75301 6/28/2022 007921 JACA TRANSPORT LLC 135 016367 TRAINING SERVICES 3,800.00 Total: 3,800.00
75302 6/28/2022 000714 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INC 220526-001 016289 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 165.00 Total : 165.00
75303 6/28/2022 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 016428 BLOOD DRAWS/ON CALL FEES 5/2022 625.00 Total : 625.00
75304 6/28/2022 002150 LAW OFFICES OF JONES & MAYER 109916 016369 LEGAL SERVICES 5/2022 18,296.09 Total: 18,296.09
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Voucher Data Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75305 6/28/2022 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2560 016457 DIVISION MEETING 5/9/2022 - D REYNC 40.00 Total: 40.00
75306 6/28/2022 000008 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC 68587934 016458 ANNUAL LEASE RENEWAL - AIR TANKS 429.20 Total: 429.20
75307 6/28/2022 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 09979 016406 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 270.00 Total: 270.00
75308 6/28/2022 007170 MANUFACTURERS EDGE, INC SIN141544 016410 PARTS/SUPPLIES 568.30 Total: 568.30
75309 6/28/2022 004367 MES IN1731501 015637 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 6,329.74 Total: 6,329.74
75310 6/28/2022 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 132235 016371 DIESEL FUEL 2,513.70 132243 016411 DIESEL FUEL 5,288.09
Total: 7,801.79
75311 6/28/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 062122 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 560.93 Total: 560.93
75312 6/28/2022 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-51204 016326 PARTS/SUPPLIES 66.72 PD-51220 016280 PARTS/SUPPLIES 575.77
Total : 642.49
75313 6/28/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 25323625 016228 SUPPLIES 89.86 25826025 016384 SUPPLIES 51.24
Total: 141.10
75314 6/28/2022 007884 RADCO, INC 5320 016416 HOBSONWAY SEWER EMERGENCY RE 170,805.25 Total : 170,805.25
75315 6/28/2022 000218 RICHARDS WATSON & GERSHON 237363 016459 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,249.65 237566 016459 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 25.00
Total: 7,274.65
75316 6/28/2022 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 147138 016484 SUPPLIES 219.38 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75316 6/28/2022 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY (Continued)
147395 016484 SUPPLIES 109.30
Total: 328.68
75317 6/28/2022 006176 ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC 2903 015939 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,696.88 Total: 2,696.88
75318 6/28/2022 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 102 014370 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 6/2022 1,825.00 Total : 1,825.00
75319 6/28/2022 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC 5791 016448 SAN LUIS WAY - BARNARD TO WISCON 80,738.60 5806 016448 SAN LUIS WAY - BARNARD TO WISCON 245,973.52 Total: 326,712.12
75320 6/28/2022 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC 5807 016311 LOVEKIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 215,597.78 Total : 215,597.78
75321 6/28/2022 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3773 016373 SIGNS/DECALS 165.30 3785 016360 SIGNS/DECALS 65.25
Total: 230.55
75322 6/28/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 099300 016415 SUPPLIES 83.08 777477 016362 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 178.70
Total: 261.78
75323 6/28/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-GS3056 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,924.63 1-GS3385 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 752.59
1-GS3474 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 112.00
1-GS3490 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 953.82
1-GS3533 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 54.32
1-GS3542 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 73.09
1-GS3653 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-GS3811 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 492.57
1-GS3845 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 228.54
1-GS3974 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 355.38
1-GS3975 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-GS4064 016467 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 299.51
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75323 6/28/2022 001136 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) Total : 5,282.45 75324 6/28/2022 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2022400104325 016471 CHEMICALS 8,986.23 2022400105366 016471 CHEMICALS 9,631.40
Total: 18,617.63
75325 6/28/2022 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B22-05-204 016390 ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION INSPE 8,480.00 B22-05-205 016391 SURVEYING/CONSTRUCTION STAKING 12,180.00 B22-05-206 016389 ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION INSPE 16,880.00 Total : 37,540.00
75326 6/28/2022 007757 ULTRA PEST CONTROL 061522 016392 PEST CONTROL WARRANTY 457.00 Total: 457.00
75327 6/28/2022 001487 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 18696948 016475 POSTAGE 4/7-6/9/2022 6,477.59 Total: 6,477.59
75328 6/28/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 001137 015954 PARTS/SUPPLIES 245.72 960808 016134 PARTS/SUPPLIES 450.82
980712 016134 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,190.42
982433 015954 PARTS/SUPPLIES 314.24
994132 015979 PARTS/SUPPLIES 917.97
Total : 3,119.17
75329 6/28/2022 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9908828058 016476 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2022 710.13 9908828059 016478 WIRELESS SERVICEWATER METERS! 76.02
9908828060 016477 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 5/14-6/13/2022 162.00 Total : 948.15
75330 6/28/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29379 016182 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 149.75 Total : 149.75
75331 6/28/2022 007928 WELLS TAPPING SERVICE, INC 9392 016357 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 28,950.00 Total : 28,950.00
85 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,109,638.29 85 Vouchers In this report Total vouchers: 1,109,638.29 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 75247-75331
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,109,638.29 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 JULY 12, 2022.
'heist

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75332 7/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016837647 HEALTH BENEFITS - ALL EMPLOYEES: 2,596.59 Total : 2,596.59
75333 7/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 00016837643 HEALTH BENEFITS - ELECTED 7/2022 90,790.03 Total : 90,790.03
75334 7/1/2022 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 7/2022 6,200.51 Total : 6,200.51
75335 6/28/2022 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 145806787 016494 FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE MONITORING - 174.86 145806788 016494 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING - CH 7 188.40 145806789 016494 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING - REC 174.79 145806790 016494 FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE MONITORING- 233.85 Total : 771.90
75336 6/28/2022 001634 CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 570003837 016453 CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FEES - R FL 173.00 Total : 173.00
75337 6/28/2022 000719 CA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 22392 016294 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL/CHIEF 7/1/202 440.00 Total: 440.00
75338 6/28/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0641678 016501 WATER SERVICE/BFD 6/18-7/15/2022 68.75 0641680 016500 WATER SERVICE/WTP 6/18-7/15/2022 90.50
0641719 016501 FINANCE CHARGE 0.85
0641720 016500 FINANCE CHARGE 1.11
Total: 161.21
75339 6/28/2022 000199 PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 211535 016502 2022/2023 WATER TOLL - QUECHAN PA 231.00 211535 016502 2022/2023 WATER TOLL - QUECHAN PA 231.00
016502
Total: 462.00
75340 6/28/2022 000429 QUADRANT SYSTEMS INC 2200602 016503 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 7/1/202 2,000.00 Total: 2,000.00
75341 6/28/2022 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 077159 016504 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 712022 697.68 077525 016504 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 8/2022 697.68
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75341 6/28/2022 004721 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK (Continued) Total: 1,395.36 75342 6/28/2022 002730 TRULY NOLEN OF AMERICA, INC 66112783 016505 TERMITE BARRIER TREATMENT RENE 555.00 Total: 555.00
11 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 105,545.60 11 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 105,545.60

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 75332-75342
IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,545.60 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 JULY 12, 2022.

Cheist Eles

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75343 7/12/2022 005440 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS INV372943 016452 POLICE PRODUCTS - PD VEHICLES 1,590.64 INV374900 016452 POLICE PRODUCTS - PD VEHICLE! 394.95
INV377792 016452 POLICE PRODUCTS - PD VEHICLE: 1,762.35 INV379045 016452 POLICE PRODUCTS - PD VEHICLE: 2,121.35 Total: 5,869.29
75344 7/12/2022 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 145387484 FIRE INSPECTION/FIRE MONITORII -163.88 145990311 016541 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 820.92
Total: 657.04
75345 7/12/2022 005178 ALFARO, EVELYN ZPM1/2022 016491 ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR 6/2022 325.00 Total : 325.00
75346 7/12/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13HH6WJH3H1R 016418 PARTS/SUPPLIES 82.44 016317 PARTS/SUPPLIES 155.77
Total : 238.21
75347 7/12/2022 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CF21948-0040 016542 TESTING SERVICES 65.15 CF21949-0040 016542 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CF21950-0040 016542 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CF22004-0040 016542 TESTING SERVICES 149.90
CF22006-0040 016542 TESTING SERVICES 59.96
Total : 369.51
75348 7/12/2022 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR92005 016543 MAINT CONTRACT #24867-02 2/11-! 267.41 Total: 267.41
75349 7/12/2022 000051 C B PLUMBING 94161 016544 REPAIR/MAINTENACE SERVICES 431.39 Total: 431.39
75350 7/12/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES MAY/JUNE 2022 016558 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE: 8,521.48 Total : 8,521.48
75351 7/12/2022 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER MAY 2022 016546 PARKING CITATIONS 5/2022 265.50 Total : 265.50
75352 7/12/2022 007894 CODE 4 FIRE, INC 2022515 016547 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,635.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75352 7/12/2022 007894 007894 CODE 4 FIRE, INC (Continued) Total : 2,635.00 75353 7/12/2022 007028 CORE & MAIN LP Q977592 016305 PARTS/SUPPLIES 661.59 Total : 661.59
75354 7/12/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JUNE 2022 016527 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 6/2022 75,128.31 Total : 75,128.31
75355 7/12/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-192682 016470 PARTS/SUPPLIES 390.26 016470
8681-192798 016482 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.01
8681-192841 016495 PARTS/SUPPLIES 133.73
Total: 553.00
75356 7/12/2022 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 016540 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION 30.80 Total: 30.80
75357 7/12/2022 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0166730-IN 016487 BADGE REPAIR/SERVICE 1,191.53 Total : 1,191.53
75358 7/12/2022 000547 ESGIL, LLC 77846 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 3/2022 3,955.24 78681 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 4/2022 246.00
79203 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 5/2022 356.00
Total : 4,557.24
75359 7/12/2022 000115 FEDEX 780584537 016548 EXPRESS SHIPPING 36.95 Total : 36.95
75360 7/12/2022 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 233801 016520 PD VEHICLES - PARTS/INSTALLATI 3,097.16 Total : 3,097.16
75361 7/12/2022 006178 FOLEY, STEVEN 653618 016528 REIMBURSEMENT - WORK HAT 13.04 Total : 13.04
75362 7/12/2022 007069 FORTILINE, INC 5703889 016307 PARTS/SUPPLIES 310.86 Total: 310.86
75363 7/12/2022 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 034629 016518 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5,455.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75363 7/12/2022 000318 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATIN (Continued) Total : 5,455.00 75364 7/12/2022 000869 GRAINGER 9337399092 016321 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.80 Total: 16.80
75365 7/12/2022 007933 HARRIS, CLAUDIA 22681 REFUND - COMMUNITY CENTER O 50.00 Total: 50.00
75366 7/12/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 240521 015924 FINANCE CHARGE 3.19 G71239 016549 PARTS/SUPPLIES 97.84
G77159 016549 PARTS/SUPPLIES -65.23
G89475 PARTS/SUPPLIES 409.28
H00715 PARTS/SUPPLIES 187.66
H01070 PARTS/SUPPLIES 104.39
H21784 PARTS/SUPPLIES 73.34
[CREDIT RETURN] -1.63
H23995 PARTS/SUPPLIES® 274.64
H24005 [CREDIT MEMO] -360.38
H25603 PARTS/SUPPLIES
H25612 PARTS/SUPPLIES
H25725 PARTS/SUPPLIES
H31705 PARTS/SUPPLIES 628.47
H32614 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,501.24
H35440 PARTS/SUPPLIES
H35544 PARTS/SUPPLIES 148.90
H35818 PARTS/SUPPLIES 90.24
H36281 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.69
H36370 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.87
H36382 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52.11
PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.69
PARTS/SUPPLIES 238.10
PARTS/SUPPLIES 576.97

REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICE

PARTS/SUPPLIES
PARTS/SUPPLIES 187.66

PARTS/SUPPLIES
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75366 7/12/2022 000150 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) Total: 5,580.76 75367 7/12/2022 003900 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC 3064404 016169 2022 CALIFORNIA CODE BOOKS 1,510.13 Total : 1,510.13
75368 7/12/2022 007936 JC FIRE PROTECTION B2205-011 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT BALANCE 208.00 Total: 208.00
75369 7/12/2022 007736 JJJ ENTERPRISES B2202-018 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT BALANCE 36.00 Total: 36.00
75370 7/12/2022 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 016512 BLOOD DRAWS/ON CALL FEES 6/2 725.00 Total : 725.00
75371 7/12/2022 004771 LANDMARK LP0622-56 016493 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5/26-6/1 10,210.80 LP0622-57 016492 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5/12-6/1 2,386.80 Total : 12,597.60
75372 7/12/2022 007899 LN CURTIS & SONS INV609340 015821 FIRE EQUIPMENT 486.11 Total : 486.11
75373 7/12/2022 007934 LUNA, RUTH 062922 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 150.00 Total : 150.00
75374 7/12/2022 004367 MES IN1732209 015637 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,462.42 Total : 1,462.42
75375 7/12/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 063022 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND 294.71 Total : 294.71
75376 7/12/2022 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-51329 016402 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,559.48 PD-51424 016170 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,128.62
Total : 2,688.10
75377 7/12/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 25826417 016393 SUPPLIES 235.54 Total: 235.54
75378 7/12/2022 000218 RICHARDS WATSON & GERSHON 237811 016550 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROL 1,251.44 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75378 7/12/2022 000218 000218 RICHARDS WATSON & GERSHON (Continued) Total : 1,251.44 75379 7/12/2022 003439 SHELL 82260047 016535 GASOLINE/PD 6/6-6/30/2022 825.74 Total : 825.74
75380 7/12/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 259233 016422 SUPPLIES - SNACK SHACK 124.92 Total : 124.92
75381 7/12/2022 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-6077 016551 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 6/1-61: 23.75 Total : 23.75
75382 7/12/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-4579 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 793.20 1-4729 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 468.74
1-4779 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 2,281.13
1-GS4169 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 199.32
1-GS4246 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 208.09
1-GS4248 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 96.09
1-GS4620 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 274.84
1-GS4711 016552 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 637.77
Total : 4,959.18
75383 7/12/2022 002455 THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIO 82684 016488 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS 550.00 Total: 550.00
75384 7/12/2022 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 620220063 016553 DIG ALERT TICKETS 6/2022 61.15 Total : 61.15
75385 7/12/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 017087 016417 PARTS/SUPPLIES 358.82 Total : 358.82
75386 7/12/2022 004601 VORTEX INDUSTRIES, INC. 05-1596444 016516 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,760.00 Total: 1,760.00
75387 7/12/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29398 016385 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 19.13 29403 016313 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 325.71
29412 016515 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 515.48
Total: 860.32
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 45 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 147,431.80 45 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 147,431.80

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
| HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WARRANTS NUMBERED 75343-75387
IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,431.80 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 JULY 12, 2022.

Chist Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/27/2022 to 06/09/2022
Payday 06/17/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52952 to 52971, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53366 to 53424 in the amount of $251,869.33 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 July 12"h, 2022.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/17/2022 to 06/17/2022
Payday 06/17/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 52972 to 53013 in the amount of $136,255.78 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 12t, 2022.

Chest Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/10/2022 to 06/23/2022
Payday 07/01/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53014 to 53033, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53425 to 53484 in the amount of $254,167.31 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 July 12'h, 2022.

Chish Els
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/01/2022 to 07/01/2022
Payday 07/01/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53034 to 53075 in the amount of $34,689.30 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 July 12', 2022.

Chust Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/01/2022 to 06/30/2022
Payday 07/01/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53076 to 53081, and direct deposits warrants numbered 53485 to 53589 in the amount of $74,621.35 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 July 12'h, 2022.

Chust Eles
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
June 14, 2022
The June 14, 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.

PRESENTATION:

Recognizing the Palo Verde Yellow Jackets Varsity Baseball Team. Mayor Reynolds stated once again we have another set of champions in the Council Chambers. These young men have exemplified the standards of Palo Verde High School. The alumni are very proud of you.

Coach Phipps introduced his team and presented the Council with a signed baseball.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.
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8. 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 Poliey.

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 2022/23.

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.

Interim City Manager Crecelius requested to pull item #11 from the Consent Calendar.

No public comment. Councilman Rodriguez moved approval of Consent Calendar items 1-10 and 12-17. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos 1 and 2 for FY 2022/23. Finance Director Elms stated pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting act, the City must conduct annual proceedings to levy annual assessments in the districts formed under the act. The proceedings include a public hearing in which the Council must hear and consider all oral and written statements, protests, comments and objections; or other communications made in connection with the levy and collection of the assessments. The Council previously declared its intent to levy and collect the assessments in Districts No. 1 and No. 2 at the May 10# meeting, further setting this meeting as the date and time for the Public Hearing. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, staff recommends adoption of Resolution Nos. 2022-013 and 2022-014, approving the Engineer's report and confirming the assessment for FY 2022/23. -27-
No public comment. Vice Mayor DeConinck moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

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. 4 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.

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 May. The program wilsonay, sperm spent some quality The mohat we arceived con laity of Bedavioral will become permanent as of July 1° Mayor Reynolds reported CVRM was in town working with the homeless.

No Public Comment. The item was received and filed.

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 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. The sewer and water lines were replaced; but work continues on the storm drain and Frontier's Fiber Optic Cable Vault. Once the underground improvements are made, the street will be repaired. As repairs are ongoing, staff recommends by a 4/5 vote, determine there is a need to continue the emergency repairs.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Commercial Cannabis Ordinance Amendment. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City's Commercial Cannabis Ordinance limits the number of Dispensary/Micro-license Business Permits issued in the City at 2. Both licenses have been issued and the businesses are in operation. The first business opened in August 2019 and the second in January 2022. In an April Study Session, Council discussed the potential addition of a Dispensary License by adopting an Amendment to the City's Commercial Cannabis Ordinance. The Ordinance, if adopted, would allow for a total of 2 dispensary permits and one micro-license permit to be issued, for a total of 3 retail establishments in the City. At the Study Session staff was directed to bring this item back to Council for further review and discussion at the June meeting. It is recommended Council provide direction to staff on how they would like to proceed.

Councilman Burton asked for clarification on the cannabis tax revenue. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated revenue increased year over year. Fiscal Year 2020/21, during the pandemic -28-
there was record tax revenue. Since then, revenue has tapered off to pre-pandemic levels. We are projecting a slight increase over FY2019/20 revenues but nothing near what was experienced during COVID.

Public Comment. Travis Pollock of 332 S. Lovekin Blvd and Flora Cannabis Company spoke in support of the cannabis amendment. As demonstrated in other communities in our area such as Needles, there is a need and clear support for more retail facilities in communities this size.

Additionally, the City of Blythe has an advantage over Needles as we have the Il0 which carries thousands of cars up and down it daily. By not harnessing the traffic generated at each exit in the City, its missing out on potential tax revenue from individuals passing through. Local businesses are struggling to survive and the increased foot traffic that could be generate would help them stay alive. The City started this process five years ago, giving the current operators sufficient time to develop their businesses. Along with more local cultivation operators coming to fruition, the additional retail outlets would not only help the City, but those licensees by giving them an opportunity to sell locally. The ordinance should be effective immediately, with a cap put on the time to become operational. The money was already spent on the application process. There are applicants who have been dedicated to the City since the beginning. Please consider the bigger picture a third license can bring, and the value it could have to support the community.

Trevor Farrage of 2667 Sweetwater Dr. and General Manager of the Prime Leaf stated there was a Study Session at the end of April. There was no public posting of that meeting in the newspaper. The posting was supposedly on the City's website, which was made 24 hours before the meeting. It seemed disrespectful to the cannabis businesses contributing revenue to the City that we weren't invited or knew about it. Most of you were at our community fundraiser the week prior and there was no mention of it. I want that on record. We weren't given an opportunity to be part of the Study Session. The Cannabis people in the room are not contributing cannabis tax revenue to the City. You need to table this to get more information. Its not the right time to add a cannabis business to Blythe. Comparisons have been made to Needles, but if you do your homework and talk to the City and its operators, you will realize that Needles has a cannabis market 3-4 times larger than Blythe. They are serving a tri-state area. Needles is in California, however they are serving Mojave Valley in Arizona and the lower half of Nevada from Laughlin all the way up to Las Vegas. The prices are higher in Las Vegas, so everyone goes maNet. There i an enem di thing tac ma Net le edie five he did entain wil mated a to the businesses. We are not a regular business, we have a special City tax, along with a 15% excise tax which is direct to the customer, but if they only have so much to spend, that's less going into the business. We have higher premiums for insurance. We must hire an armed guard along with security cameras in every corner. We have a state license fee and fighting against the giant black market. When you see what the economy is doing, its going to drive people to the black market and to spend less. Revenue declined a lot when Arizona went recreational. People stopped making a trip to see us. Its not just COVID, there is a piece of the market that has left us. Our market will get smaller with licenses in Quartzsite and Parker. I don't think you know enough.

We opened in 2019. Covid hit in 2020, Arizona went legal in 2021 and our competition opened in 2022. There just hasn't been enough time to study this market. I urge you all to take the time to understand the market and get all the information. We have been great partners with the City and are willing to help. I ask you to table this vote until you have all the information. -29-
Tom Farrage of 476 N. 10th stated the purpose of the Blythe Municipal Code related to cannabis is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Blythe. The current population is less than 20,000. The median age is just over 35 with 13,000 residents over 21, the legal age for cannabis purchases. Thus, with the two dispensary licenses currently permitted, Blythe has 1 dispensary for each 10,000 residents or 1 dispensary for 6,500 residents of legal age. The City of Los Angeles has 1 dispensary for every 30,000 residents. I submit that Blythe already has a sufficient concentration to serve the needs of its residents. Is there a shortage of Dispensaries? Is it at all difficult for residents to obtain cannabis from a licensed Dispensary? I don't' think so.

Then there is the impact another Dispensary will have on the existing Dispensaries. The two existing already have competition from the illegal market which remains strong in CA despite legalization. Due to the expense, the legal market cannot compete with the black market. The Blythe market is also now competing with the Arizona market. There will be one in Quartzsite and one in Parker within 1 year. Sales dropped 40% when Arizona legalized sales the first day and 60% in the month. When High Times opened sales were cut by 1/3. We have done what Amsterdam did 20 years ago, we have made weed boring. We have worked hard to be a supportive member of the Blythe community and contributed to the wellness of Blythe and employ 16-20 residents of Blythe. Our ability and High Times' ability to make these contributions and support the community will be impaired if the cannabis market in Blythe is diluted by another dispensary.

Kim Dean Kelly of 158 N. Broadway is confused about all the money that was spent on HDL, all the rules, all the egregious taxes, all the buildout money for these businesses that are thriving after all of these hoops. They pay their taxes. I don't see the benefit to the Community. Its mysterious who this would benefit. Should they have not been notified? Was this publicly announced? It seems off and hopefully you take more time before you move on this.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated there were three items on the Study Session Agenda. The cannabis item was directed by one council person to be placed on that agenda. Going into that study session staff and the rest of Council really had no idea what that discussion would entail because if there are more than two council members direction staff or talking to each other, it has to occur in a public meeting. At the study session the item was discussed and Council had gave direction to staff to bring this item back for further review and discussion and public comment.

The Study Session was posted per Brown Act guidelines. It was posted per our established City Policy. The City, Council and Staff were acting in an above board manner to conduct the study session. No actions are taken at Study Sessions. There are no recommendations, it's all discussion or direction. Council cannot vote on any item. They can direct staff to bring the item back to a Council meeting where the action can take place.

Mike Farrage of 2714 Colorado River Rd. stated the Study Session was what it was, but I heard the other person was invited. What matters is we are trying to jam this in in a short time. We all worked hard to get these businesses going. I told you I would make you proud. We have done a lot for this community and raised a lot of money for this community. We will continue to do that regardless. I think everyone should slow down; it seems like it's getting ram rodded in here. If you can't vote for a win for the City's revenue and a win for the community and a win for the two businesses already going, it's a three-way loser. You need to take another look at it and table it for a year. In the State of CA tax revenues have plummeted and its not over. Blythe is not -30-
thriving. We need new businesses, but business that will contribute to the tax revenue. You must have proof this dispensary will make the revenue go up for Blythe. I don't see it. We are all struggling right now. We have 5-6 dispensaries here now; the problem is the others are illegal and only 2 of us are hiring people and paying taxes. It will not help your revenue, it will not help us, and it won't help the community.

Councilman Burton asked to table this.

Councilman Halby stated one of the concerns is that the licensing group in Quartzsite and Parker is you guys (Prime Leaf). You will be taking revenue from us to that area. That is one of the reasons why I think we need a third. We need options.

Mike Farrage stated he is right; we won a license in Arizona, Its specifically for La Paz County. 20 mies from her 0 10, we dect led to go do rate i had a min a or are is bich is get a ton of Quartzsite business in the winter. Yes, Councilman Halby is right, but that is more reason not to add a third. It's still going to take revenue whether we have the license or not. We haven't had a lot of success there, Blythe has so much more than Parker. If we can develop our river and Quechan park, that is the way to build Blythe. Here is the pie and you can only slice it so much.

Mayor Reynolds stated this has been a contentious discussion. Yes, we had the Study Session. I can't answer why you weren't there. I have one question, if you weren't given the license, which Council overruled staff's recommendation to do, would you be on the other side of the table today?
Trevor Farrage stated we have discussed this at length. Part of me would say yes because I could flip it whether I run the business or not. You keep talking about Needles, but I would not open there as its not limited. If I was held to own and operate a third license in Blythe, I would not want to operate it here, it would be too tough. If all three have to compete and drop prices, you might see revenue go down.

Mayor Reynolds stated its disturbing for me to find out you have a license in Arizona.

Mike Farrage stated at the end of the day, if you can show it will pump the revenue up, I am all for it. But there is something else going on here.

Mayor Reynolds stated this was more of a discussion and to give staff direction. Are we going to vote on this? That is up to my colleagues. There are still a lot of questions. The information you provided is concerning to us. Do we care more about the money than the business, not really. Its up for discussion. Do we tell staff to table this? That's up to my colleagues. We are here to listen and make an educated decision. We are not going to jump right into something. We understand your concerns.

Beverly Cota of 657 Bell Ln. stated these are Blythe born and raised gentleman. They will want the revenue to come to Blythe so that Blythe can thrive. I don't understand everything, but this is -31-
simple what they are saying. Why don't you want them to have what they need to make Blythe thrive? I have lived here all my life. I don't understand why. Tabling it for a year is putting them on the back burner and not listening to what they are asking. For fairness let's give it a chance and make it sooner than later. There are a lot of things that need to happen for Blythe. I would suggest you consider what they are asking and make it a yes or no so they can move on. Take a cruise around our valley. We see total disaster in this town and there is no reason for it. You have a right to serve the community and the constituents who voted you in. You need to do the right thing for this town. Give these gentlemen what they want.

Larry Williams of 1200 Lewis Rd. stated what is wrong with this Council? For 25 years we have been stuck in a mud hole. When we first started talking about cannabis, Blythe was going to be this and be that. When they started putting up this business on 95, they came and had problems.

You got on his butt and hollered at him. We are broke. This City doesn't have any money and have avene what you dia. Wen a lar in 5 mei Every of you hay donate pro don't help yourself. In November three of you will be gone if you don't do the right thing for the people. Help the economy. You haven't did this. Two of you have been on here for a long time.

The three of you are pawns to the two of them that have been here the longest. Whatever they say is what you do. You need to think individual, think for yourself and help our community. We need some help. These people ask for mercy, give them some mercy. What are you going to lose? Jennifer Hope of Blythe California stated I realize this is just a Study Session but would like some clarification on what the Farrage business out of the area has to do with the local revenue? I feel like if the community was more informed, and the businesses were more informed maybe there wouldn't be this high tension.

Tom Farrage stated I didn't win a license in Arizona, Michael did, It was 50 to 1 odds and I am glad they did.

Vice Mayor DeConinck stated you made a comment about licenses being sold. You can sell this license? Interim City Manager stated a license can be transferred, but the new owner must go through the background process, and Council would have to approve the transfer. You can't just sell it.

Councilman Burton moved to table the item for 1 year. The motion was seconded by Councilman DeConinck with aye votes from DeConinck, Rodriguez and Burton with Reynolds and Halby abstaining from the vote.

Councilman Rodriguez understands the passion from all sides. From my point of view, there is nothing insidious about getting a third license here. People want more businesses in the town.

You guys got on the ball right away and benefited from it. The HAH project was delayed, and you got a heck of a start which you will not see again. Revenues going up is not going to be a condition for me on whether there will be a third license or not. But you have to give people a chance. I agree with the table, not so much for you, but for the other one. They had their setbacks, but they stayed committed to it. They employ people. Those people have jobs they want to keep. It's on a corner that needs new development so I would like to give them a chance -32-
to build their business and clientele before a third one is licensed. For me you have to give people a chance. A monopoly can't be made forever.

Vice Mayor DeConinck stated with HAH, the contractor that got involved initially did some wrong things. I told them not to touch 95. The first thing they did was touch 95. I tried to do everything I could. Once they got in trouble, I worked hard with RCTC and CalTrans to get them to work with the contractor to get things done. But I can only do so much. I put people in contact, and I stayed on top of it to make sure things were happening. You don't realize all that happened to make that business. I asked the Council to give them another month, 60 more days. I don't want to hear people saying things that are not true.

Establishing the Commercial Cannabis Employee Permit Renewal Fee. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Commercial Cannabis Ordinance requires employees of a cannabis business to obtain a commercial cannabis employee work permit. In 2019, Council adopted a work permit fee of $85. As Cannabis Employee work permits are valid for three years, there is a renewal requirement. However, the Resolution adopted in 2019 is silent on the renewal process.

As such, staff thought it was best to establish a rental fee vs. charging the $85 application fee. It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-019, setting the Commercial Cannabis Employee Work Permit Renewal Fee at $35 which will recover the City's time and supplies used issuing the cannabis employee ID cards.

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

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

Adopting the FY 2022/23 Operating and Capital Budget and Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budget. Finance Director Elms stated staff is presenting the City of Blythe's 2022/23 Operating and Capital Budget for Council's consideration and adoption.

The budget for all city funds totals $35.2 million. This includes a General Fund operating budget of $14.2 million. In addition, the proposed budget contains appropriations for enterprise, internal, debt service, capital improvement and special revenue funds. Enterprise funds make up the second largest component of the budget with a water enterprise fund of $4.2 million and a sewer enterprise budget of $3.3 million. In addition to routine operations, some of the proposed appropriations include funding for the slurry of nine streets, rehabilitation of Wells and Willow Street, City Hall and Police Department security and sound improvements, replacement of a server, ADA assessment and City wide improvements, vehicle replacement for Police, Development Services, Public Works and Fire, College Reservoir Project, Mesa Ranch Reservoir project design, Water Valve replacement, Sewer Lift rehabilitation, Chopper Pump replacement and continued funding for blight abatement and clean up. The budget is proposed with staffing changes which include funding for City Manager, additional Park Department employee, continued part time Department Assistant at the Police Department, funding for an additional Sergeant and Police Officer and funding for a part time custodian. The budget is balanced with resources to provide police and fire protection and routine maintenance and operation of all city departments. Budgets are a living document. Throughout the year staff may recommended and Council may request amendments to the budget as deemed necessary. It is recommended Council -33-
adopt Resolution No. 2022-012, adopting the Operating and Capital budget as presented. It is further recommended Council approve the staffing changes as indicated and adopt the salary schedules pursuant to section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations. It is also recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-020, amending the FY 2021/22 Budget as referenced in Exhibit A of said Resolution.

Councilman Rodriguez asked about the raise for the Fire Department. Finance Director Elms stated it was included in the budget. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated a Resolution to adopt the pay increase will be brought to Council in July. I believe we discussed a 5% increase during the Study Session.

Mayor Reynolds thanked staff for their time. There was a lot of discussion at the Study Session to get where we are today. We are back with another balanced budget and I appreciate all of your work.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012. 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.

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

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City is scheduled to hold a General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022. The election will fill three City Council seats and offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer. To comply with regulations as set forth by the Californi lections Code and the Riverside County Registrar of Voters' Office for conducting a Genera Municipal Election It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-016 calling for a General Municipal Election, Resolution No. 2022-017 requesting that the Riverside County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election and Resolution No. 2022-018 setting guidelines for candidate statements.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-016. 1 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. -34-
City-Wide Salinity Study- Water Quality Control Board Order R7-2016-003. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Since 2017 the City and The Holt Group have worked on the Salinity Study as required by a State Water Resources Control Board order initiated in 2016. The Order required the city to identify the source of salt (TDS) entering the City's sewer system. The City was ordered to reduce those salt discharges to state mandated limits. The City made improvements at the Waste Water Treatment Plant and have worked with large commercial users to further decrease TDS entering the City's sewer system through use of commercial salt based water systems. The State is now requiring the City to perform a feasibility study on pre-treatment of the City's water supply to remove TDS before entering the City's utility system. This would therefore reduce the amount of TDS entering the Wastewater Treatment Plant. As the Holt group has worked on this since 2016, staff asked The Holt Group for a proposal for the extra work as required by the State. The proposal includes a study of options to remove salt from the water source using treatment at the Waste Treatment Plant. The study will also include a review of financing options and/or grants to fund proposed water treatment plant improvements. It is therefore recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-023 A, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Holt Group for the City-wide Salinity Study.

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

ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT:

Councilman Burton gave another shout out to the Yellow Jacket Baseball Team. I want it to go on record to the Yellow Jacket Coaches that we want an autographed bat. I am proud of you Mayor Reynolds joined the Fire Department for a training session. I think we need more law enforcement participation as they are a big part of Hazmat. We need to coordinate between the two another training; but they did a great job and its very intricate.

Councilman Halby stated what not to do when you are disgruntled is come to my house at 8pm to cuss me out about the potholes and road construction. That's a day in the life of what I experience. At the next meeting I would like an update on the fire reporting system. I understand it has not been deployed yet. That was a big thing so we can be eligible for grant money.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Larry Williams of 1200 Lewis Rd. stated I've been telling people for years that the City is stealing from them. The release valve on the water meter belongs to the people. It belongs to the homeowner, but there is a base demand. In 2007 I put in the paper; it was $15 per month. Why are you charging the residence for the valve that belongs to the residence? A few weeks ago, I was told the State requires that we charge. It doesn't make sense to me. If I am wrong, give me some proof and send out a letter to everyone that you took money from them, and the State demands we charge this. Now its $11. Did the State say you could drop it? I want to know if I am right or wrong. If I am right, the City has stolen $3-$4 million dollars from its residents. -35-
Beverly Cota of 657 Bell Lane stated I have some concerns about racing on 14" Avenue and 7th Street. They are not even stopping at the stop sign at 14th and 7t ' I am also concerned about people parking on the sidewalks down Bell In. I didn't think that was permitted. I didn't know that 8-foot fences were allowed on the front of the property. Trash cans are left in the middle of the street in my area along with 1s through 5t streets and Holley Lane. How can emergency vehicles drive the streets? The alleys are used as dumping grounds. Non-operational cars are left on 14t before Bell Lane on the empty lot. I have called and spoke to Public Works. He told me I needed to file a complaint. What does the City Council intend to do with the burnt houses? Do you have any plans to clean up our town? Is there a City Ordinance to hold the violators accountable? Something needs to be done. What do you plan to do to make Blythe more appealing? Come to my house at any time of the day and you will be confronted with gun shots, racing and homeless.

Mr. Brookins stated we have a rogue force. Nobody is taking the time to reign it in. There is no reason for the way I am being treated. There is no accountability. I want to bring this to those in power as I am not being heard. I have made many complaints. If there is corruption or problems in the force, those things should not make me subject to subrogation. I should not have to deal with these tactics from one individual or the whole force because they think I am in a car that is too expensive for myself. I shouldn't have to feel like I and my family are being targeted. If you guys don't know my name, someone knows. They put spike strips under my car so I wouldn't leave. They let K-9s jump up on my $100,000 car. I want my phone back and to stop being targeted, harassed, and profiled. I want you to stop. I am not getting out of the car for someone I am engaged in court battles with. I have proof.

Tom Farrage would like to bring back the Blues Festival. I have spoken with the new Chamber of Commerce. Our last one was in 2015. We had built up the attendance to 2,500. The City donated $6,500 for the bands. We made several videos, one with 340,000 hits. You received a return on your investment. We have some new people I can bring down and was wondering if you were interested in bringing this back.

Mike Farrage of 2714 Colorado River Rd. stated I know you get a lot of heat, but I want to say to everyone, these guys are trying to do the best they can. The staff and Chiefs, I think you guys should be applauded. I have worked around Mallory and Kati at the Chamber; you do a great job.

You help the Chamber and want to promote business. I know you don't see it, but with the economy it's not going to be a quick fix. We are all trying to make it work and I appreciate you guys. You get a bad wrap for everything that goes wrong. You are busting your butts to do your best but there are some things you can't do. With Mallory, and conversations we've had at the Chamber I think we are on the right track.

Patty Daniels stated this last year I noticed a safety issue while taking my kids to Appleby school. My idea was to contact Lieutenant Walnoha about what I noticed. On the side road, adjacent to Quail Place there were cars parked on the street which impeded traffic. I let him know of my concerns and within a few weeks signs were put up stating no parking during schools hours. It makes a huge difference. If you take the right steps and express your concerns, there are people that care enough. Thank you, Keith.
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ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:53pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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B2201-052 ELEC 1834 EAST CHANSLORWAY ELIZABETH ANNE SALIO 26,000.00 344.88 344.88 6/15/2022 SOLAR 851090033 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
27812022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2206-007 ELEC 410 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE MICHAEL & CRYSTAL FULMEF 23,000.00 265.33 265.33 6/15/2022 SOLAR 845021029 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
574/2022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2205-035 ELEC 232 SOUTH FOURTH STREET INTEGRO CAPITAL LIC 2,500.00 122.00 122.00 6/14/2022 848092005 KAGE ELECTRIC
5/23/2022 FINALED Permit Name Panel relocation
B2203-014 ELEC 483 NORTH SECOND STREET JESUS CURIELMAGANA 130,000.00 290.29 290.29 6/15/2022 SOLAR 845062012 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
2/202 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
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B2206-034 ELEC 1581 DAVID COURT SANDRAJ BUSH 24,000.00 260.62 260.62 6/27/2022 SOLAR 857220006 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
6/832022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2206-031 ELEC 1652 EAST HOBSONWAY MY THREE SONS INVESTMENT 0.00 121.00 121.00 6/17/2022 854072007 OWNER
6/17/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Inspection of existing electric B2205-028 ELEC 2700 COLORADO RIVER ROAL JAND W MANAGEMENT 5,000.00 122.00 122.00 6/3/2022 833370043 LEE WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION
8/162222 FINALED Permit Name LIGHTS & CAMERA
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B2205-025 ELEC 811 LAWRENCE AVENUE EFRAIN AGUILAR MORENO 35,000.00 439.62 281.20 6/2/2022 SOLAR 842211006 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
/4/202: ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
/31/202
B2205-024 ELEC 371 NORTH NINTH STREET MARTIN AGUIRRE 18,000.00 360.26 360.26 6/8/2022 SOLAR 851033011 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
5/312022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR & UPGRADE
B32203-024 ELEC 2610 COLORADO RIVER ROAL KEVIN & TRICIA SMITH 18,000.00 259.84 259.84 6/3/2022 SOLAR 833370047 SOLARGEM
3/14/2022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
3/27/2022
Total for: ELEC 369,750.00 3,286.15 3,127.73
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status _Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-033 EXCAV 300 blk S Main under overpass CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WI 12,637.00 571.00 571.00 6/23/2022 NETWORX CABLING SYSTEM!
/19/202 ISSUED Permit Name Intersection of W Rice & S Main Streets /23/202
Total for: EXCAV 12,637.00 571.00 571.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2206-004 FENCE 1021 WEST BARNARD STREET ESCUELA DE LA RAZA UNIDA 40,000.00 1,146.59 1,146.59 6/2/2022 BLOCK 836061015 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
6/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK
B2206-035 FENCE 550 EAST MURPHY STREET CARLOS & VILMA JUAREZ 2,500.00 104.50 104.50 6/21/2022 WROUGHT IRON 845163001 OWNER
6/262022 ISSUED Permit Name WROUGHT IRON, 3'
Total for: FENCE 42,500.00 1,251.09 1,251.09
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-011 FIRE 2610 COLORADO RIVER ROAL KEVIN & TRICIA SMITH 10,000.00 327.00 327.00 6/15/2022 SPRINKLER 833370047 JC FIRE PROTECTION
S165222 ISSUED Permit Name SPRINKLERS
B2201-031 FIRE 1415 WEST HOBSONWAY CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUE: 80,800.00 1,872.08 1,872.08 6/2/2022 SPRINKLER 836180044 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
5/23/2022 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALL FIRE SPRINKLERS
Total for: FIRE 90,800.00 2,199.08 2,199.08
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2111-021 GARAGE 631 WEST CALIFORNIA STREE SHAWNA EGAN 2,400.00 196.35 196.35 6/3/2022 CARPORT 842131014 OWNER
611202021 FINALED Permit Name CARPORT
Total for: GARAGE 2,400.00 196.35 196.35
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Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-032 MECH 2200 EAST DONLON STREET DOUBLE TOV LLC 9,800.00 603.00 603.00 6/16/2022 857210021 ELITE HEATING & AIR CONDIT
5/220222 FINALED Permit Name & ELECTRICAL
B2206-013 MECH 208 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE MANUEL ARTURO FELIX 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 6/9/2022 848032002 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
6/92022 ISSUED Permit Name 3 ton gas package
B2206-012 MECH 341 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE VALENTIN & JOANNE LOUREN 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 6/9/2022 836155013 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
6132022 ISSUED Permit Name 3 ton gas package
B2206-011 MECH 333 NORTH TENTH STREET ELIZALDE & FELTON 3,000.00 122.00 122.00 6/9/2022 851032015 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
6/92022 ISSUED Permit Name 5 ton split system
B2206-039 MECH 933 EAST HOBSONWAY WEN & STEPHANY WANG 3,000.00 259.00 259.00 6/22/2022 851054009 PING YAN LIU
6672/3022 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: MECH 21,800.00 1,228.00 1,228.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2206-029 OTHER 941 EAST HOBSONWAY IN THE LORD WE TRUST 2,000.00 384.82 384.82 6/17/2022 851065015 OWNER
12/202 ISSUED Permit Name Electric & Water for new Kiosk /17/202
B2206-019 OTHER 209 3/4 SOUTH SPRING STREE FERNANDO & MANUELA GUEI 2,200.00 243.50 243.50 6/13/2022 848052008 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FU
8/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Mech, Plumb & Drywall
B2205-003 OTHER 880 EAST FOURTEENTH AVEN TOROSIAN & ATTEBERY 30,000.00 1,376.65 1,376.65 6/23/2022 869431004 OWNER
/3/2022 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR REMODEL
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B2206-025 OTHER 911 EAST AVENUE B JONATHAN SMITH 8,500.00 774.33 774.33 6/28/2022 851051011 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLEFL
5/21/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodel
B2112-024 OTHER 153 SOUTH BROADWAY LIBERTY MACIAS 1,400.00 119.94 119.94 6/2/2022 848043012 OWNER
/10/20 ISSUED Permit Name Windows Change-out
/17/20
B2206-032 OTHER 101 EAST HOBSONWAY CUTTING EDGE PROP INC 5,000.00 853.03 853.03 6/27/2022 845151006 OWNER
6/212022 ISSUED Permit Name Remodel Bathroom to meet ADA B2206-030 OTHER 439 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV THE LORD WE TRUST 2,500.00 519.55 519.55 6/24/2022 836142007 OWNER
/9/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Electric & Water for new Kiosk 5/23/202
B2205-037 OTHER 2139 THOMAS DRIVE SONIA KIM KELLEY 40,000.00 3,465.75 3,465.75 6/17/2022 824191030 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
5/1/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Plumb, Elec & Mech IN ALL UNITS PERM133
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Total for: OTHER 91,600.00 7,737.57 7,737.57
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2206-010 820 AURORA WAY STACY SMITH 15,296.00 569.14 569.14 6/28/2022 842222005 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
61322222 ISSUED Permit Name
B2206-006 PATIO 360 OASIS STREET GUADALUPE GONZALEZ ROM 16,443.20 597.85 597.85 6/29/2022 842163017 MS CONSTRUCTION
6/332322 ISSUED Permit Name 11'×43' Patio- east side of home Total for: PATIO 31,739.20 1,166.99 1,166.99
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-038 PLUMB 295 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY MCCALLIE & LOYD 991.00 36.00 36.00 6/21/2022 WATER HEATER 836090024 CRECELIUS INC
3/31/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2205-039 PLUMB 251 NORTH PALM DRIVE APT: BLYTHE VILLA APARTMENTS 991.00 36.00 36.00 6/21/2022 WATER HEATER 845100013 CRECELIUS INC
5/31/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2206-003 PLUMB 1834 EAST CHANSLORWAY ELIZABETH ANNE SALIO 2,800.00 122.00 122.00 6/2/2022 SEPTIC 851090033 LUSK PLUMBING
/2/202: ISSUED Permit Name Septic Tank Replacement
/2/202:

B2205-034 PLUMB 321 RIVER VALLEY AVENUE RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL 991.00 36.00 36.00 6/21/2022 WATER HEATER 854123001 CRECELIUS INC
3/24/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2204-051 PLUMB 633 WILLIAMS ROAD COXCO LLC 7,000.00 202.00 202.00 6/21/2022 869160066 CRECELIUS INC
22/201 ISSUED Permit Name BATHROOM & KITCHEN PLUMBING
26/201
B2206-038 PLUMB 620 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULET FRANCISCO & ROSA LANDERE 1,760.00 96.00 96.00 6/21/2022 BACKFLOW 842041024 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
6/212022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
Total for: PLUMB 14,533.00 528.00 528.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2206-028 REMOVE-R 224 SOUTH FIRST STREET JESUS & CECILIA ROMERO 25,000.00 78.00 78.00 6/17/2022 848072005 OWNER
8/17/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2206-015 REMOVE-R 1556 RIVIERA DRIVE CHRISTOPHER J YEAGER 15,000.00 78.00 78.00 6/15/2022 869410011 KNOBLOCH CONSTRUCTION
8/9/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2206-016 REMOVE-R 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SOLAN: ANIL & ANJANA SHARMA 0.00 78.00 78.00 6/30/2022 836122066 OWNER
3/960022 ISSUED Permit Name
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Total for: REMOVE-R 40,000.00 234.00 234.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2206-020 RERF 731 HOLLEY LANE PEDRO ANTONIO LOPEZ JR 7,300.00 191.44 191.44 6/14/2022 TEAR OFF 842021018 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
6142022 FINALED Permit Name TO, PAINTING & CABINETS
B2206-001 RERF 285 NORTH THIRD STREET 19TH HOLE REVOCABLE FAMI 6,000.00 156.65 156.65 6/1/2022 TEAR OFF 845143014 TEAM HERO CONSTRUCTION
/1/202 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF
/1/202
B2206-027 RERF 221 SOUTH FOURTH STREET MARIA A CARDONA 9,700.00 226.37 226.37 6/16/2022 TEAR OFF 848091002 OWNER
6/16/3022 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2206-045 RERF 317 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE FRANCISCO & MARIA CEBRER 12,000.00 261.29 261.29 6/27/2022 TEAR OFF 836155016 OWNER
627/2022 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
Total for: RERF 35,000.00 835.75 835.75
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2205-015 RES-STOR 2232 FLORENCE BOULEVARD AUGUSTIN & JEANETTE HERN 36,806.00 1,080.74 1,080.74 6/2/2022 824192035 OWNER
3/31/2022 ISSUED Permit Name SHOP
B2206-002 RES-STOR 880 EAST FOURTEENTH AVEN TOROSIAN & ATTEBERY 23,900.00 798.75 798.75 6/23/2022 869431004 OWNER
8/222022 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: RES-STOR 60,706.00 1,879.49 1,879.49
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2205-004 RIVCOUNTY 7230 NORTH INTAKE BOULEV, HERON TECH 3,000.00 395.90 395.90 6/16/2022 830120014 TRINITY ELECTRIC CO
8/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name POWER TO WELL
RC2205-003 RIVCOUNTY 5681 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE AVERY & MEADOWS 23,000.00 724.89 724.89 6/15/2022 827110013 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
6/632022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR & UPGRADE
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 26,000.00 1,120.79 1,120.79
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2204-052 745 WEST HOBSONWAY DP4 HOBSON 0.00 242.50 242.50 6/6/2022 845100022 SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL ADVE
5/7/2022 ISSUED Permit Name FACE CHANGE & LED RETROFIT
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B2205-020 SIGN 191 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV FRANCHISE REALTY INTERST 3,000.00 171.69 171.69 6/6/2022 836123009 SIGN MASTERS
8/122222 ISSUED Permit Name Replacement of PLAY PLACE sign B2205-027 SIGN 390 SOUTH BROADWAY GRL PROPERTIES 2005 4,500.00 229.23 229.23 6/17/2022 848142032 PENN NEON SIGN COMPANY
/18/202: ISSUED Permit Name
/18/202:

Total for: SIGN 7,500.00 643.42 643.42
55 Permits Issued from 6/1/2022 Thru 6/30/2022 Total Valuation: $1,159,765.20 Total Fees: $44,430.10
Total Fees Paid: $36,589.68
7/5/2022 City of Blythe Page 1
8:38:00AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2206-001 6/9/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL properties in my control R&L WATKINS INC Permit Name SEE NOTE FOR APN'S ->
Description: 869160068, 869170021 (2 ACRES ONLY HERE), 854110012, 839080004, & 854040034 BP2206-002 6/20/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2461 FLORENCE BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name Tumbleweeds & piled wood waste/brush 824191003 MEGAN BARRON Description:
2 Permit Applications from 6/1/2022 Thru 6/30/2022
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8:38:40AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L.2205-004 6/1/2022 BUSINESSLICENS: APPLIED 450 WEST BARNARD STREET HARBOUR VIEW LLC Permit Name 845111016 HARBOUR VIEW LLC
Description:

L22206-001 6/9/2022 BUSINESSLICENS: APPLIED 803 EAST HOBSONWAY RED EYE TRADING INC Permit Name 851054018 SUKRAT & MARWA NAMOU
Description:

1.2206-002 6/27/2022 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 450 WEST BARNARD STREET #E25 T-CUISINE LLC Permit Name 845111016 HARBOUR VIEW LLC
Description:

L.2206-003 6/29/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 2421 WEST HOBSONWAY JAY AMBE LLC Permit Name 824194002 JAY AMBE MALLC
Description:

L2206-004 6/29/2022 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 900 WEST RICE STREET SOUTH O LLC Permit Name 836122062 BLYTHE HOTEL LLC
Description:
5 Permit Applications from 6/1/2022 Thru 6/30/2022
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8:44:39AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
PLANNER NAME: EMILIA NORIEGA
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2206-001 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
NIKHIL & BIJAL SHAH 6/3/2022
1127 EAST HOBSONWAY 6/3/2022
Comments:

G2206-002 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
NIKHIL & BIJAL SHAH 6/6/2022
1127 EAST HOBSONWAY 6/6/2022
Comments:

G2206-003 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
ENGLISH CONG JEHOVAHS WITNESSE 6/7/2022
190 NORTH NINTH STREET 6/7/2022
Comments:

G2206-004 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
ENGLISH CONG JEHOVAHS WITNESSE 2z02/9
190 NORTH NINTH STREET Zz0Z/19
Comments:

G2206-005 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET FINDIN 6/9/2022
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY 220z/69
Comments:

G2206-006 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING
KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET FINDIN 6/10/2022
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2206-007 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST 6/14/2022
941 EAST HOBSONWAY 6/14/2022
Comments:

G2206-008 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
GREEN LOTUS ENTERTAINMENT, INC 6/22/2022
1790 WEST HOBSONWAY 6/22/2022
Comments:

G2206-009 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
DAVID LAMB & 6/27/2022
425 WEST CHANSLORWAY 6/27/2022
Comments:

PROIIS CIRWSYSTEMS
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8:44:39AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
G2206-010 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
IMPERIAL HARDWARE COMPANY 6/14/2022
1445 WEST HOBSONWAY 6/14/2022
Comments:

G2206-011 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
GREEN LOTUS ENTERTAINMENT, INC 6/16/2022
1790 WEST HOBSONWAY 6/16/2022
Comments:

G2206-012 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
6/28/2022
Chanslor Place brick wall, E Chanslor 6/28/2022
Comments:

G2206-013 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
6/29/2022
Chanslor Place brick wall, E Chanslor 6/29/2022
Comments:

G2206-014 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BRICK WALL CLOSED
6/30/2022
Chanslor Place brick wall, E Chanslor 6/30/2022
Comments:

Total Projects for EMILIA NORIEGA For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022: 14 PRO115 CRWSYSTEMS
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
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
PRC2206-001 PRC DEAN LESTER FITNESS CENTER COMPLETED
DEAN LESTER 6/7/2022
475 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments: Proposed fitness center
PRC2206-002 PRC TOP NOTCH RELIEF INC IN REVIEW
DAVID POSNER 6/17/2022
2088 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments: Proposed cannais cultivation
SP2206-001 SITE PLAN M&M GROUP AWAITING MATERIALS
MAND M GROUP 6/8/2022
2103 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments: Proposed Cannabis Project
SP2206-002 SITE PLAN BLYTHE TOWNEPLACE & FAIRFIELD IN REVIEW VERDANT BLYTHE LLC 6/13/2022
575 WEST WELLS STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for JENNIFER AGUILAR For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022: 4 PRO115 CR SYSTEMS
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
TUP2206-001 TUP FIREWORKS STAND COMPLETED
ABS CAO 6/3/2022
840 EAST HOBSONWAY 6/27/2022
Comments:

TUP2206-002 TUP FIREWORKS STAND COMPLETED
JACK R SCHURINGA 6/3/2022
600 BLOCK WEST HOBSONWAY 6/27/2022
Comments:

VP2206-001 VACANT PROPERTY COMPLETED
ADAM J ROBINSON 6/2/2022
990 CORTEZ AVENUE 6/2/2022
Comments:

VP2206-002 VACANT PROPERTY COMPLETED
MELISSA ROMERO 6/21/2022
540 SOUTH BROADWAY 6/21/2022
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022: 4 715/2022 City of Blythe
8:47:31AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 6/1/2022 thru 6/30/2022
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG 2

COMPLAINT
DUMPING 4
FIRE 1
WATER 1
ZONING 1
Total Cases Opened: 12
Cases Closed: 11
Remaining Active Cases: 483
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
June 2022
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 37
Structure 5
Vehicle Fire 4
Brush, Grass, Leaves 7
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 2
Other 1
Total # of Incidents 56
Activity
Drills
Staff Meeting
Training
Total Activities 10
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLOS
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
June 2022
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries 5
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft 13
Shoplifting 11
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms 22
Trespassing 1
Prowlers 1
Public Intoxication 5
Alarm 44
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 17
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags 8
Documented Police Reports 216
Total Incidents 1585
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

ALISHA LI STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation- Ironwood State Prison
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council accept a donation from Ironwood State Prison in the amount of $2,584.93 for the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center.

FISCAL IMPACT: $2,584.93 to support the programs and operation of the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center.

BACKGROUND: In June, staff from Ironwood State Prison provided a generous donation in the amount of $2,584.93 to the Recreation Center.

STAFF REPORT: Staff intends to use the funds to support youth activities and sports programs offered at the Joe Wine Recreation Center.

Staff appreciates the support of both Ironwood and Chuckwalla Valley State Prisons who continue to donate funds to the Recreation Center. The Center utilizes these funds to purchase items not routinely budgeted and to enhance our youth activities and sports programs.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SIDESHE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion- San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by Rove Engineering, Inc. for the San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation project from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project.

It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with Rove Engineering, Inc. in February 2022 to rehabilitate San Luis Way from Barnard to Wisconsin. Construction started in April. The project was completed and accepted by Public Works in early June.

STAFF REPORT: The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and under the approved project budget of $450,215. One Change Order was issued as part of the project which resulted in a net decrease in project costs.

It is recommended Council accept the work performed by Rove Engineering, Inc. for the subject project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and release retention payments once filed and release project bonds when appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Completion
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225

EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES -
GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 6103, 27383

SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(California Civil Code § 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. Name and Address of Owner. The City of Blythe ("City"), a municipal corporation, whose address is 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, is the fee owner of the public work of improvement described herein and of the property containing said public work of improvement.

2. Description of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is the project known as: San Luis Way Street Rehabilitation Project from Barnard Street to Wisconsin Street.

The public work of improvement consisted of:

Grinding, removal and overlay of asphalt pavement, demolition and construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, cross-gutter and spandrels, and the construction of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps on San Luis Way from Barnard Street to wisconsin Street.

3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is generally located on San Luis way between Barnard Street and Wisconsin Street in the City of Blythe, County of Riverside, State of California.

4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement Rove Engineering, Inc., P.O. Box 2108, El Centro, California
92244 ("Contractor").

5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated February 24, 2022 for the public work of improvement.

6. Name of Surety. The surety furnishing the faithful performance and labor and material bonds for the public work of improvement is: Argonaut Insurance Company.

7. Date of Completion. The public work of improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on: June 01, 2022.
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. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement o uv 14. 2022, and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, thi Notice of Completion.

Dated:

Dale Reynolds
Mayor

VERIFICATION

1. the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Jotice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof:
the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on _ at Blythe, California.

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Investment Report for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022 June 30, 2022
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, City of Treasurer
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, City of Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: City Council accepts and files the Quarterly Investment Report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

STAFF REPORT: The City of Blythe has for many years invested all excess cash (cash not needed for daily operations) for all City funds and the Successor Agency with the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF offers the City and the Agency liquidity and safety. There are more profitable investment instruments on the market, but risk increases with ATTACHMENTS: Attached for your review are copies of the following:

City of Blythe
y of Byter-end statements from LATE
Quarter-end statement for General Checking Account
Successor Agency
Quarter-end statements from LAIF
Quarter-end statement for the SA Agency Checking Account Quarter-end statements from US Bank
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Fiona a sat Treasurer
Local Agency Investment Fund July 06, 2022
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001 LAIF Home
PMIA Average Monthly
(916) 653-3001
Yields

CITY OF BLYTHE

TREASURER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Iran Type Definitions
Account Number:

June 2022 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 11,314,424.27
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 11,314,424.27
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STATEMENT Page 1 of 5
U UnionBank OF AGCOUNTS CITY OF BLYTHE
Statement Number:
04/30/22 - 05/31/22

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POST OFFICE BOX 513840 800-798-6466
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since 1967

CITY OF BLYTHE

GENERAL ACCOUNT
235 N BROADWAY
BLYTHE CA 92225
Public Fund Checking Summary Account Number:(
Days in statement period: Days in statement period: 32
Balance on 4/30 $ 5,196,744.83
Total Credits 2,253,480.86
Deposits (32) 109,400.66
Electronic credits (38) 881,760.69
Other credits (22) 1,262,319.51
Total Debits -1,570,429.17
Electronic debits (17) -168,174.86
ZBA debits (38) -1,402,243.3'
Other debits (1) -11.00
Balance on 5/31 $ 5,879,796.52

CREDITS
Deposits including check and cash credits
Date Description/Location Reference Amount
5/6 OFFICE DEPOSIT 77261217 $ 657.00
5/6 OFFICE DEPOSIT 77261001
5/10 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0510940050 A-0000000001N 90234739 697.56 5/10 CCV DEPOSIT SEO# 0510940060 A-0000000001N 90234740 2,739.00 5/10 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0510940070 A-0000000001N 90234741 3,281.66 5/11 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0511940080 A-0000000001N 90235162 1,576.67 5/11 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0511940090 A-0000000001N 90235163 2,392.87 5/11 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0511940100 A-0000000001N 90235164 5/11 OFFICE DEPOSIT 77264283 375.00
5/16 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0516940060 A-0000000001N 90235270 6,326.57 5/16 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0516940050 A-0000000001N 90235269 6,525.54 5/16 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0516940040 A-0000000001N 90235268 6,761.65 5/16 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0516940080 A-0000000001N 90235272 7,590.08 5/16 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0516940070 A-0000000001N 90235271 8,473.91 5/20 OFFICE DEPOSIT 76525206 50.00
5/20 OFFICE DEPOSIT 76525200 320.00
5/23 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0523940080 A-0000000001N 90236330 2,417.03 5/23 CCV DEPOSIT SEO# 0523940070 A-0000000001N 90236329 2,532.28 5/23 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0523940110 A-0000000001N 90236333 3,872.86 5/23 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0523940050 A-0000000001N 90236327 3,939.68 5/23 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0523940060 A-0000000001N 90236328 4,566.30 5/23 CCV DEPOSIT SEQ# 0523940090 A-0000000001N 90236331 7,253.96 -56-
California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma, CPA
Local Agency Investment Fund July 06, 2022
P.O. Box 942809
LAIF Home
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001 PMIA Average Monthly.
(916) 653-3001 Yields

S/A CITY OF BLYTHE FOR BLYTHE

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCE OFFICER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Iran Type Definitions
Account Number:

June 2022 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 1.48
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 1.48
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Mechanics Bank®
Statement Ending 06/30/2022
P.O. Box 6010

Santa Maria, CA 93456-6010
800.797.6324
www.mechanicsbank.com
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Summary of Accounts
Account Type Account Number Ending Balance
PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING $2,858,149.45

PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING
Interest Summary
Account Summescription Amount Description Amount
Date
06/01/2022 Beginning Balance $1,541,685.0г Annual Percentage Yield Earned 0.01% 2 Credits) This Period 1,443,829.37 Interest Days 30
2 Debits) This Period $127,365.00 Interest Earned $21.37 06/30/2022 Ending Balance $2,858,149.45 Interest Paid This Period $21.37 Interest Paid Year-to-Date $139.44
Deposits Amount
Date Description
06/07/2022 DEPOSIT $1,443,808.00
Member
FDIC
LANDER
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usbank. 8182147-00-095-04 0167210 Page 310721
ACCOUNT NUMBER:

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BLYTHE

EDEVELOPMENT AGENC

USTODY ACCOUN
This statement is for the period from
June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
ASSET DETAIL AS OF 06/30/22
Market Value/ Tax Cost/ % of Total
Sace Amount Security Description Price Unit Cost Yield at Market Est Ann Inc Cash Equivalents
206,617.369 Calm Frie Tax Exempte 206,596.71 206,59.74 1,724.98

0.9999
#264
26202K205
Total Cash Equivalents $206,596.71 $206,596.71 7.0 $1,724.98 Municipal Issues
1,000,000.000 Stockton Ca Uni Sch Dist Go 1,002,740.00 1,081,810.00 34.1 50,000.00 Ref Bds 2016 100.2740 108.18 4.99

5.000 08/01/2022
861419WC9
Standard & Poors Rating: A+
Moodys Rating: Aa3
560,000.000 Sacramento Ca City Fing Auth Lease 575,405.60 825.721.40 41973 28,000.00 Rev Ref Bds 2013A 102.7510

5.000 05/01/2023
785846DE3
tandard & Poors Rating: A
loodys Rating: Aa:
585,000.000 San Francisco Ca Cmnty Colleg 602,924.40 655,457.40 22001 29,250.00 ist Go Ref Bds 2020 103.0640 112.04

5.000 06/15/2023
797683HX0
tandard & Poors Rating: N/A
loodys Rating: A
500,000.000 Northern Ca Energy Auth Commodity 511,290.00 560,315.00 4.7.5 25,000.00 102.2580 112.06

5.000 07Y52022018A
664840AB1
Standard & Poors Rating: N/A
Moodys Rating: A2
60,000.000 O720i250 Ca Cnty Clg Dist Election 62,122.20 67.79.00 4.33 3,000.00 103.5370

5.000 08/01/2027
797272MK4
tandard & Poors Rating: AA
loodys Rating: Aa
Total Municipal Issues $2,754,482.20 $2,991,101.60 93.0 $135,250.00 Total Assets $2,961,078.91 $3,197,698.31 100.0 $136,974.98 -59-

CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
bly the
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Amendment 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Blythe PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Blythe for trading State Transportation Improvement Program Intra-county Palo Verde Formula Funds for Measure A Funds.

FISCAL IMPACT: Additional Measure A Funds in the amount of one hundred ninety-eight thousand three hundred ninety-one dollars ($198,391).

BACKGROUND: Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Blythe entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in September of 2006 for the purpose of trading State Transportation Improvement Program Funds (STIP) for Measure A Funds.

RCTC and the City have continued to trade these funds as they become available by future amendments to the existing MOU. The trading of these funds resulted from past difficulties in programming STIP funds to local arterial projects in the Palo Verde Valley area.

STAFF REPORT: STIP Intra-county Formula Funds in the amount of $198,391 have been allocated to the Palo Verde Valley for the 2022 year. Staff recommends the adoption of Amendment No. 4 to the MOU between RCTC and the City of Blythe to further be able to trade these funds for Measure A funds.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit A - Amendment No. 4 to Memorandum of Understanding between RCTC and City of Blythe for trading STIP Intra-county Palo Verde Valley Formula Funds -60-
Exhibit A - Agreement No. 2022-024 A
Agreement No. 07-71-028-04
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

AND THE CITY OF BLYTHE

FOR TRADING STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

INTRA-COUNTY PALO VERDE VALLEY FORMULA FUNDS

PARTIES AND DATE
This Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding for trading State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Intra-county Palo Verde Valley Formula funds ("MOU") is made and entered into as of this _ day of _ 2022, by between the RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
("Commission") and the City of Blythe ("City").

RECITALS

2.1 The Commission and the City have entered into an MOU dated November 14, 2006 for the purpose of trading a total of $2,291,656 of STIP Intra- county Palo Verde Valley Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley in 2004 and 2006 for Measure A Western County Highway funds.

2.2 Although STIP funds were not available in the 2008 and 2010 STIP cycles, the 2012 and 2014 STIP cycles did result in available STIP capacity; however, the amendments to include the new trade funding were not executed, as the City had remaining funds from the previous 2004 and 2006 STIP cycles.

2.3 The City submitted an invoice to the Commission for reimbursable STIP projects identified in the City's Measure A Local Streets and Roads Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan ("Projects").

2.4 The parties entered into Amendment No. 1 to amend the MOU in order to provide reimbursement for the Projects by trading STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley in 2012 and 2014 in the amount of $1,106,410 for Measure A Western Riverside Count 17336.00001\40079622.1
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Exhibit A - Agreement No. 2022-024 A

2.5 The parties entered into Amendment No. 2 to amend the MOU in order to provide reimbursement for the Projects by trading STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley in 2018 in the amount of $608,024 for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds.

2.6 The parties entered into Amendment No. 3 to amend the MOU in order to

2.7 The parties now desire to amend the MOU for the purpose of trading a total of $198,391 of 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP Intra-county Formula funds and 2022 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds to facilitate delivery of local arterial projects in the Palo Verde Valley.

3. TERMS

3.1 This Amendment No. 4 is to trade a total of $198,391 of 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP Intra-county Formula funds and 2022 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley for Measure A Western County Highway funds to provide funding to facilitate the delivery of local arterial projects in the Palo Verde Valley.

3.2 Section 3.1 of the MOU is hereby amended to read as follows:

The agreement is to trade a total of $4,294,130 of STIP Intra-county $1,106,410 of STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palc Verde Valley in 2012 and 2014; $608,024 of 2018 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley; $89,649 of 2020 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley; and $198,391 of 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP Intra county Formula funds and 2022 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley) for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds.

3.3 Except as amended by this Amendment No. 4, all provisions of the MOU shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the parties under this Amendment.
2 17336.00001\40079622.1
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Exhibit A - Agreement No. 2022-024 A

3.4 This Amendment No. 4 shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

3.5 A manually signed copy of this Amendment No. 4 which is transmitted by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Amendment No. 4 for all purposes. This Amendment No. 4 may be signec using an electronic signature.

3.6 This Amendment No. 4 may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
[Signatures on following page]
17336.00001\40079622.1
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Exhibit A - Agreement No. 2022-024 A

SIGNATURE PAGE
TO
AGREEMENT NO. 07-71-028-04
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 4 on the date first herein above written.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITY OF BLYTHE

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
By: By:

Anne Mayer, Executive Director Signature
Name
Titte
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

By: By:

Best Best & Krieger LLP City Clerk
Counsel to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

City Attorney
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SABLISHE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Clean California Local Grant Program Award
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-021, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Beauty Blythe Project.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-021. 4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT.

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

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

STAFF REPORT: In May, staff requested Council authorize the Interim City Manager to Caltrans. In June, Staff received the agreement and learned that a Resolution is required to execute the grant agreement.

It is recommended Council adopt the Resolution so the City and PVVTA can move forward with the grant award.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Resolution No. 2022-021
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR

THE BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe is eligible to receive State Funding for certain transportation related work through the California Department of Transportation; and VHEREAS, a Restricted Grant Agreement is needed to be executed with the Californi epartment of Transportation before such funds can be claimed through the Clean California Loca Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe wishes to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blythe, authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute all Restricted Grant Agreements and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of July 2022 by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches)
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), adopt Resolution No. 2022-022 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact to the City.

BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 795-05 designates the Blythe City Council as the acting legislative body for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), and authorizes the levy of special taxes within that district. The purpose of the special tax is to pay for public improvements within the district that have been financed through a Special Tax Bond (Series 2005). The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the CFD.

STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940, the Finance Director or designee shall be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor's parcel number and for estimating future special tax levies. David Taussig and Associates is the firm that has been designated to prepare this report for the City of Blythe.

The Administration Report included with the Resolution examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. The report is organized into four sections. Section I provides an update of the development status of property within CFD No. 2004-1. Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy.

Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2022-2023, and Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between developed property and undeveloped property. Also, included in the report is a table of the 2022-2023 special taxes for each classification of property.

Prior to the levy and collection of these special taxes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, a Resolution must be adopted by City Council as specified by the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. -67-
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2022-022 - Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD 2004-1

2. Exhibit A - 2022-2023 Administration Report
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RESOLUTION 2022-022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE

LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe (the "City") previously established Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of the City of Blythe ("CFD 2004-1") pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, as amended (the "Act"); and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD 2004-1 (the "City Council") is authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940 (the "Resolution of Formation") to levy a special tax sufficient to pay principal, interest, other periodic costs and administrative expenses with respect to special tax bonds of CFD No. 2004-1 issued to finance certain public improvements and to pay all expenses incidental thereto; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 795-05 on February 8, 2005 (the "Ordinance"), levying the special tax within CFD No. 2004-1; and, WHEREAS, CFD No. 2004-1 issued its special tax bonds, Series 2005, in the amount of $2,000,000 pursuant to Resolution No. 05-951, adopted by the Blythe City Council; and, WHEREAS, it is now necessary and appropriate that this City Council levy and collect the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the purpose specified in the Ordinance, by the adoption of a resolution as specified by the Act and that Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the special taxes being levied hereunder are at the same rate or at a lower rate than provided by the Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), does hereby resolve, determine and order as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The special tax ("Special Tax") is imposed without regard to property valuation and is levied in compliance with the Act and the Ordinance.

Section 3. In accordance with the Act and the Ordinance, there is hereby levied upon the parcels within the City which are not otherwise exempt from taxation under the Act or the Ordinance, the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 at the tax rates set forth in the attached report prepared by David Taussig & Associates, Inc. for CFD 2004-1 entitled "Administration Report Fiscal Year 2022-2023, City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches)" -69-
(the "Report") submitted herewith, which rates do not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the Ordinance. After adoption of the Resolution, the City Manager of the City of Blythe, or her designee, may make necessary modifications to these special taxes to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the listing of categorization of parcels to be taxed or in the amount to be charged to any category of parcels; provided, however, that any such modifications shall not result in an increase in the tax applicable to any category of parcels and can only be made prior to the submission of the tax rolls to the Riverside County Assessor.

Section 4. All the collections of the special tax shall be used only as provided for in the Act and the Resolution of Formation. The special tax shall be levied only so long as needed to accomplish the purposes described in the Resolution of Formation.

The special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes as such procedure may be modified by law of ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 12", day of July, 2022.

City Council of the City of Blythe Acting As
Distric No. 2070 orden Beaches of tics
City of Blythe
Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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ADMINISTRATION REPORT

CITY OF BLYTHE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1
July 5, 2022
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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
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CITY OF BLYTHE

THE CITY OF
Blythe CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Prepared for:

City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
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SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION. .1

I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE. .2
Special Tax Classifications. .........2
Development Updat............. ......................2
II FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 SPECIAL TAX
LEVY.. 3
III FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 SPECIAL TAX
REQUIREMENT. 4
IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
Maximum Special Taxes.. 6
B Apportionment of Special Taxes 6

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A BOUNDARY MAP
APPENDIX B • RATE AND METHOD OF

APPORTIONMENT

APPENDIX C SPECIAL TAX ROLL,
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
This report provides an analysis of the financial and administrative obligations of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 ("CFD No. 2004-1") of the City of Blythe (the "City") resulting from the sale of the $2,000,000 Series 2005 Special Tax Bonds (the "2005 Bonds") in May 2005.

CFD No. 2004-1 is a legally constituted governmental entity established under the Mello- Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. The Act provides an alternative method for the financing of certain public capital facilities and services.

Specifically, CFD No. 2004-1 is authorized to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2005 Bonds are to be used for the acquisition, purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of sewer lift station, sewer force main, and related improvements connecting CFD No. 2004-1 to the City's existing sewer facilities. The current outstanding principal is equal to $1,575,000 which is based on principal paid through September 2, 2021. The 2005 Bonds are scheduled to be paid off in 2035. Pursuant to the Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment ('RMA"), the special tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed 50 years commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, provided however that special taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier fiscal year if the CFD administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (ii) all authorized facilities have been constructed. The RMA is included in Appendix B.

The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the community facilities district. In calculating the special tax liability for fiscal year 2021-2022, this report examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. A map showing the property in CFD No. 2004-1 is included in Appendix A.

This report is organized into the following sections:

Section I: Section I provides an update of the development activity occurring within CFD No. 2004-1.;
Section II: Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy; Section III: Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2022-2023; and
Section IV: Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. A table of the fiscal year 2022-2023 special taxes for each classification of property is included.

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SECTION I
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SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
A Special Tax Classifications
The methodology employed to calculate and apportion the special tax is contained in a document entitled the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The Rate and Method of Apportionment defines two primary categories of property, namely "Developed Property" below.

Table 1: Developed Property Classifications
Land Use Class Description
1 Residential Property
2 Non-Residential Property
Developed Property is distinguished from Undeveloped Property by the issuance of a building permit and the recordation of a final map. Specifically, property for which a building permit was issued prior to March 1 will be classified as Developed Property in the following fiscal year so long as it is located within a final map that was recorded as of January 1 of the prior fiscal year. For example, all property in CFD No. 2004-1 for which building permits were issued prior to March 1, 2022, and which is located within a recorded final map that was recorded as of January 1, 2022, will be classified as Developed Property in fiscal year 2022-2023.

B Development Update
Background research was conducted to determine the amount and type of development activity that occurred during the previous fiscal year. Review of the City of Blythe's building permit records indicated that two new building permits were issued between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022. Therefore, prior to March 1, 2022, the City of Blythe had issued building permits for 97 single family residential units within CFD No. 2004-1. A total of 0.87 gross acres in the district are considered Undeveloped Property.

Table 2 below lists the aggregate amount of taxable property by special tax classification.

Table 2: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Taxable Property
Land Use umber of
Class Description Jnits/Acre:
1 Residential Property 97 units
2 Non-Residential Property O acres
N/A Undeveloped Property 0.87 acres
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SECTION II
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FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 SPECIAL TAX LEVY
The special tax levy for CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2021-2022 equaled $163,750. As of June 30, 2022, $162,888 in special taxes had been collected by the County, resulting in a delinquency rate of approximately 0.53%. Of the 95 parcels that were subject to the special tax, the owner of one (1) parcel failed to pay a portion of the fiscal year 2021-2022 special taxes in a timely manner.

The district has covenanted for the benefit of the owners of the Series 2005 Bonds that it (i) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against parcels with delinquent special taxes in excess of $10,000 by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which such special taxes were due; and (ii) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against all parcels with delinquent special taxes by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which it receives special taxes in an amount which is less than 95% of the total special tax levied and the amount on deposit in the Reserve Account is at less than the reserve requirement; and (iii) will diligently pursue such foreclosure proceedings until the delinquent special taxes are paid.

At this time, CFD No. 2004-1 is not required to commence foreclosure proceedings.

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IIII FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT
For fiscal year 2022-2023, the special tax requirement is equal to $170,112 and is calculated as follows:

Table 3: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Tax Requirement
Subtotal Total
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Sources of Funds as of June 30, 2022 $122,965 Special Tax Fund $122,936
Interest Account $0
Principal Account $0
Reserve Fund (Excess Reserve Requirement) $29
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Remaining Obligations $121,535
Interest Due September 1, 2022 $41,535
Principal Due September 1, 2022 $60,000
CFD Administrative Expenses $20,000
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Surplus/ (Shortfall) $1,430
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Obligations $171,542
Interest Due March 1, 2023 $39,960
Interest Due September 1, 2023 $39,960
Principal Due September 1, 2023 $70,000
CFD Administrative Expenses! $20,122
Delinquency Contingency? $1,500
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Tax Requirement $170,112
Notes:

1. Reflects $20,000 in administrative expenses, plus $122 in County collection fees.

2. Estimated Fiscal Year 2022-2023 delinquencies.

The components of the fiscal year 2022-2023 gross special tax requirement are shown graphically below.

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Figure 1: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Gross Special Tax Requirement Delinquency Series 2005 3/2023
CFD Administrative Contingency, $1,500 Interest, $39,960 Expenses, $20,122.

Series 2005 9/2023
Series 2005 9/2023 Interest, $39,960
Principal, $70,000
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SECTION IV
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IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A Maximum Special Taxes
Property are specified in Section C of the Rate and Method of Apportionment.

B Apportionment of Special Taxes
The special tax that is apportioned to each parcel is determined through the application of Section D of the Rate and Method of Apportionment. Section D apportions the special tax requirement in four steps which prioritize the order in which Developed Property and Undeveloped Property are taxed
The first step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Developed Property at 100 percent of the assigned special tax. If the special taxes raised pursuant to the first step are less than the special tax requirement, then the second step is applied. The second step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100 percent of the maximum special tax. The third and fourth steps are designed to accommodate changes in land use and are intended to be used only as a last resort. Since actual land uses have not substantially deviated from the original projections, these steps are not necessary.

Application of the maximum special taxes under the first step generates special tax revenues of $219,900 from Residential Property, which is more than sufficient to meet all obligations for fiscal year 2022-2023 as discussed in Section III. Therefore, the fiscal year 2022-2023 special tax levy for each parcel of Residential Property is equal to approximately 77.36% of the maximum special tax.

The fiscal year 2022-2023 maximum and actual special taxes are shown for each classification of Developed Property and Undeveloped Property in Table 4 and graphically on the following pages. The Special Tax Roll, which lists the total special tax levy for each parcel, is shown in Appendix C.

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Table 4: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Taxes
for Developed Property and Undeveloped Property
FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023 Percentage
Land Use Assigned Actual Special of Assigned/
Description Maximum Special Tax per Maximum
Class
Tax per Unit/Acre Unit/Acre Special Tax
1 Residential Property $2,267.01 $1,753.74 77.36%
2 Non-Residential Property $7,026.41 $0.00 0.00%
N/A Undeveloped Property $7,116.02 $0.00 0.00%
Figure 2: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Taxes
$7,026 $7,116
$8,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$2,267
$3,000 $1,754 "
$2,000
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APPENDIX A
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AMENDED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR
CITY OF BLYTHE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT No. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES)
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels in City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) ("CFD No. 2004-1"') and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2005-2006, in an amount determined through the application of the Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in CFL No. 2004-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre or Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor's Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code. "Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2004-1: the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs of the Trustee (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under the Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with disclosure requirements of the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or obligated persons associated with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereot related to an appeal of the Special Tax; the costs associated with the release of funds from an escrow account; and the City's annual administration fees and third party expenses.

Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated by the CFD Administrator or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2004-1 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2004-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes. "Assessor's Parcel" means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor's Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor's Parcel number.

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"Assessor's Parcel Map" means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number.
"Assigned Special Tax" means the Special Tax for each Land Use Class of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.b. below. "Authorized Facilities" means those authorized improvements, as listed on Exhibit "A" to the Resolution of Formation.
"Backup Special Tax" means the Special Tax applicable to each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.d. below. "CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes.
"CFD No. 2004-1" means City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches).
"CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds" means any bonds or other debt (as defined in Section 53317(d) of the Act), whether in one or more series, issued by CFD No. 2004-1 and secured solely by Special Taxes levied on property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 under the Act. "City" means the City of Blythe.
"City Council" means the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2004-1.
"County" means the County of Riverside.
"Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property, exclusive of Taxable Public Property and Taxable Property Owner Association Property, for which the Final Subdivision was recorded on or prior to January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year and a building permit for new construction was issued after January 1, 2004 and prior to March 1 of the prior Fiscal Year.
"Final Subdivision" means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual lots for which building permits may be issued without further subdivision.
'Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "Indenture" means the indenture, fiscal agent agreement, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing or supplementing the same.

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"Land Use Class" means any of the classes listed in Table 1. "Maximum Special Tax" means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel. "Non-Residential Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit permitting the construction of one or more non-residential units or facilities has been issued by the City.
"Outstanding Bonds" means all CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Indenture.
"Property Owner Association Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No: 2004-1 that was owned by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association, as of January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year. "Proportionately" means for Developed Property that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Assigned Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property, or where the Backup Special Tax is being levied, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's Parcels upon which a Backup Special Tax is being levied. For Undeveloped Property, "Proportionately" means that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor's Parcels of Undeveloped Property. The term "Proportionately" may similarly be applied to other categories of Taxable Property as listed in Section D below. "Public Property" means property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 owned by, irrevocably offered or dedicated to, or over, through or under which an easement for purposes of public right-of-way has been granted, to the federal government, the State, the County, the City, or any local government or other public agency, provided that any property leased by a public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified according to its use. "Residential Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit permitting the construction thereon of one or more residential dwelling units has been issued by the City.
"Resolution of Formation" means the Resolution of Formation for CFD No. 2004-1. "Special Tax" means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement. "Special Tax Requirement" means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for CFD No. 2004-1 to: (i) pay debt service on all Outstanding Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (ii) pay periodic costs on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds, including but not limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the CFD No. 2004- City of Blythe January 14, 2005
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1 Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (iii) pay Administrative Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds; (v) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for the Special Tax levy in the previous Fiscal Year; (vi) pay directly for acquisition or construction of Authorized Facilities to the extent that the inclusion of such amount does not increase the Special Tax levy on Undeveloped Property; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the annual Special Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Indenture.
"State" means the State of California.
"Taxable Property" means all of the Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below. "Taxable Property Owner Association Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Property Owner Association Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below. "Taxable Public Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Public Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below.
"'Trustee" means the trustee, fiscal agent, or paying agent under the Indenture. "Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Taxable Public Property.

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within CFD No. 2004-1 shall be classified as Developed Property, Taxable Public Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Undeveloped Property, and shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment determined pursuant to Sections Cand D elow. Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 1 and Non-Residentia roperty shall be assigned to Land Use Class 2
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE
Developed Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor's Parcel classified as Developed Property shall be the greater of (i) the amount derived by application of the Assigned Special Tax or (ii) the amount derived by application of the Backup Special Tax.

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Assigned Special Tax
The Assigned Special Tax for each Land Use Class is shown below in Table TABLE 1
Assigned Special Taxes for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Land Use Class Description Assigned Special Tax
1 Residential Property $1,619 per unit
2 Non-Residential Property $5,018 per Acre
Increase in the Assigned Special Tax
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Assigned Special Taxes, identified in Table 1 above, shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Assigned Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.
d. Backup Special Tax
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Backup Special Tax for an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property shall equal $5,018 per Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Backup Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.
e. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator's allocation to each type of property shall be final.

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2. Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property shall equal $5,082 per Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Maximum Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.

D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax until the amount of Special Taxes levied equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year as follows:

First: The Special Tax shall be levied on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property in an amount equal to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax; Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property;
Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have been completed, then the levy of the Special Tax on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property whose Maximum Special Tax is determined through the application of the Backup Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately from the Assigned Special Tax up to the Maximum Special Tax for each such Assessor's Parcel; Fourth: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first three steps have been completed, then the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property Owner Association Property and Taxable Public Property at up to the Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property.

Notwithstanding the above the City Council may, in any Fiscal Year, levy Proportionately less than 100% of the Assigned Special Tax in step one (above), when (i) the City Council is no longer required to levy the Special Tax pursuant to steps two through four above in order to meet the Special Tax Requirement; and (ii) all authorized CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have already been issued or the City Council has covenanted that it will not issue any additional CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) to be supported by the Special Tax.

Further notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied against any Assessor's Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been issued be increased by more than ten percent as a City of Blythe January 14, 2005
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consequence of delinquency or default by the owner of any other Assessor's Parcel within CFD No. 2004-1.

E. EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on up to 15.54 Acres of Property Owner Association Property and/or Public Property. Tax-exempt status will be assigned by the CFD Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes Property Owner Association Property or Public Property. However, should an Assessor's Parcel no longer be classified as Property Owner Association Property or Public Property, its tax-exempt status will be revoked.

Property Owner Association Property or Public Property that is not exempt from Special Taxes under this section shall be subject to the levy of the Special Tax and shall be taxed Proportionately as part of the fourth step in Section D above, at up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property.

F. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that CFD No. 2004-1 may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor's Parcels as permitted by the Act.

G. APPEALS
Any landowner or resident who feels that the amount of the Special Tax levied on their Assessor's Parcel is in error may submit a written appeal to CFD No. 2004-1. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal and if the CFD Administrator concurs, the amount of the Special Tax levied shall be appropriately modified.

The City Council may interpret this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment for the City Council shall be final and binding as to all persons.

H. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
The following definitions apply to this Section H:
"Buildout" means, for CFD No. 2004-1, that all expected building permits have been issued.

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"Previously Issued Bonds" means, for any Fiscal Year, all Outstanding Bonds that are deemed to be outstanding under the Indenture after the first interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year.

Prepayment in Full
Only an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued, may be prepaid. The Special Tax obligation applicable to an Assessor's Parcel in CFD No. 2004-1 may only be prepaid after all authorized CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have already been issued, or after the City Council has covenanted that it will not issue any additional CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment. The obligation of the Assessor's Parcel to pay any Special Tax may be permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be made with respect to a particular Assessor's Parcel only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect to such Assessor's Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor's Parcel intending to prepay the Special Tax obligation shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay. Within 30 days of receipt of such written notice, the CFD Administrator shall notify such owner of the prepayment amount for such Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be made not less than 45 days prior to the next occurring date that notice of redemption of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds from the proceeds of such prepayment may be given by the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture.

The Special Tax Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):

Bond Redemption Amount
plus Redemption Premium
plus Defeasance Amount
plus Administrative Fees and Expenses
less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit
Total: equals Prepayment Amount
As of the proposed date of prepayment, the Special Tax Prepayment Amount shall be calculated as follows:

Paragraph No.:

Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor's Parcel.

For Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property, compute the Assigned Special Tax and Backup Special Tax. For Assessor's Parcels of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued, compute the Assigned Special Tax and Backup City of Blythe January 14, 2005
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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
Special Tax for that Assessor's Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property, based upon the building permit which has already been issued for that Assessor's Parcel.
(a) Divide the Assigned Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total stimated Assigned Special Taxes for the entire CFD No. 2004-1 based on th Jeveloped Property Special Taxes which could be levied in the current Fiscal Yea on all expected development through Buildout of CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid, and
(b) Divide the Backup Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Backup Special Taxes at Buildout for the entire CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid.

4. Multiply the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the Previously Issued Bonds to compute the amount of Previously Issued Bonds to be retired and prepaid (the "Bond Redemption Amount").

5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable redemption premium (e.g., the redemption price-100%), if any, on the Previously Issued Bonds to be redeemed (the "Redemption Premium").

Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the earliest redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds.

Determine the Special Tax levied on the Assessor's Parcel in the current Fiscal Year which has not yet been paid.

8. Compute the minimum amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of the Special Tax Prepayment Amount less the Administrative Fees and Expenses from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment.

Add the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 6 and 7 and subtract the amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 (the "Defeasance Amount").

10. The administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2004-1 are as calculated by the CFD Administrator and include the costs of computation of the prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs of redeeming CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds and the costs of recording any notices to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the "Administrative Fees and Expenses").

The reserve fund credit (the "Reserve Fund Credit") shall equal the lesser of: (a) the expected reduction in the reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture), if any, associated with the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the City of Blythe January 14, 2005
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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
prepayment, or (b) the amount derived by subtracting the new reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture) in effect after the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the prepayment from the balance in the reserve fund on the prepayment date, but in no event shall such amount be less than zero. No Reserve Fund Credit shall be granted if the amount then on deposit in the reserve fund for the Previously Issued Bonds is below 100% of the reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture).

12. If any capitalized interest for the Previously Issued Bonds will not have been expended as of the date immediately following the first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit shall be calculated by multiplying the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the expected balance in the capitalized interest fund or account under the Indenture after such first interest and/or principal payment (the "Capitalized Interest Credit").

13. The Special Tax Prepayment is equal to the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 9 and 10, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 12 (the "Prepayment Amount").

14. From the Prepayment Amount, the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 9, 11 and 12 shall be deposited into the appropriate fund as established under the Indenture and be used to retire CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or make debt service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 10 shall be retained by CFD No. 2004-1.

The Special Tax Prepayment Amount may be insufficient to redeem a full $5,000 increment of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds. In such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund established under the Indenture to be used with the next prepayment of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or to make debt service payments.

As a result of the payment of the current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy as determined under paragraph 7 (above), the CFD Administrator shall remove the current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy for such Assessor's Parcel from the County tax rolls. With respect to any Assessor's Parcel that is prepaid, the City Council shall cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of the Special Tax and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor's Parcel, and the obligation of such Assessor's Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless, at the time of such proposed prepayment, the amount of Maximum Special Taxes that may be levied on Taxable Property within CFD No. 2004-1 (after excluding 15.54 Acres of Property Owner Association Property and/or Public Property as set forth in Section E) both prior to and after the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the maximum annual debt service on all Previously Issued Bonds, plus the cost of annual CFD administration.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 10
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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
Prepayment in Part
The Special Tax on an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property or an Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued may be partially prepaid.

The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated as in Section H.1; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:

PP= [PE-A)x F] + A
These terms have the following meaning:

PP = the partial prepayment.

PE= the Special Tax Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section H.1.

F = the percentage, expressed as a decimal, by which the owner of the Assessor's Parcel is partially prepaying the Special Tax.

A = the Administrative Fees and Expenses calculated according to Section H.1.

The owner of any Assessor's Parcel who desires such prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator of such owner's intent to partially prepay the Special Tax and the percentage Assessor's Parcel within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for seth reape to resor Prey hae a fascial fax for an City Council shall (i) distribute the funds remitted to it according to Section H.I, and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2004-1 that there has been a partial prepayment of the Special Tax and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor's Parcel, equal to the outstanding percentage (1.00 - F) of the remaining Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied on such Assessor's Parcel pursuant to Section D.

I. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed fifty years commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006, provided however that Special Taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD Administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (ii) all Authorized Facilities have been constructed.

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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022

APPENDIX C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Administration Report

SPECIAL TAX ROLL,
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
Appendix C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2022-2023 Special Tax
833-360-001 $1,753.74
833-360-002 $1,753.74
833-360-003 $1,753.74
833-360-004 $1,753.74
833-360-005 $1,753.74
833-360-006 $1,753.74
833-360-007 $1,753.74
833-360-008 $1,753.74
833-360-009 $1,753.74
833-360-010 $1,753.74
833-360-011 $1,753.74
833-360-022 $1,753.74
833-360-023 $1,753.74
833-360-024 $1,753.74
833-360-025 $1,753.74
833-360-026 $1,753.74
833-360-027 $1,753.74
833-360-028 $1,753.74
833-360-029 $1,753.74
833-360-030 $1,753.74
833-360-031 $1,753.74
833-360-032 $1,753.74
833-360-033 $1,753.74
833-360-034 $1,753.74
833-360-035 $1,753.74
833-360-038 $1,753.74
833-360-039 $1,753.74
833-360-040 $1,753.74
833-360-041 $1,753.74
833-360-042 $1,753.74
833-360-043 $1,753.74
833-360-044 $1,753.74
833-360-045 $1,753.74
833-360-046 $1,753.74
833-360-047 $1,753.74
833-370-028 $1,753.74
833-370-029 $1,753.74
833-370-030 $1,753.74
833-370-031 $1,753.74
833-370-032 $1,753.74
833-370-033 $1,753.74
833-370-034 $1,753.74
833-370-035 $1,753.74
833-370-036 $1,753.74
833-370-038 $1,753.74
833-370-039 $1,753.74

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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
Appendix C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2022-2023 Special Tax
833-370-040 $1,753.74
833-370-041 $1,753.74
833-370-042 $1,753.74
833-370-046 $1,753.74
833-370-047 $1,753.74
833-370-048 $1,753.74
833-370-049 $1,753.74
833-370-050 $1,753.74
833-370-051 $1,753.74
833-370-052 $1,753.74
833-370-053 $1,753.74
833-370-054 $1,753.74
833-370-055 $1,753.74
833-370-056 $1,753.74
833-370-058 $1,753.74
833-370-059 $1,753.74
833-370-060 $1,753.74
833-370-061 $1,753.74
833-370-062 $1,753.74
833-370-063 $1,753.74
833-370-064 $1,753.74
833-380-001 $1,753.74
833-380-002 $1,753.74
833-380-003 $1,753.74
833-380-004 $1,753.74
833-380-005 $1,753.74
833-380-006 $1,753.74
833-380-007 $1,753.74
833-380-008 $1,753.74
833-380-009 $1,753.74
833-380-010 $1,753.74
833-380-011 $1,753.74
833-380-012 $1,753.74
833-380-013 $1,753.74
833-380-014 $1,753.74
833-380-015 $1,753.74
833-380-016 $1,753.74
833-380-017 $1,753.74
833-380-018 $1,753.74
833-380-019 $1,753.74
833-380-020 $1,753.74
833-380-021 $1,753.74
833-380-022 $1,753.74
833-380-023 $1,753.74
833-380-024 $1,753.74
833-380-025 $1,753.74

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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-022
Appendix C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2022-2023 Special Tax
833-380-026 $1,753.74
833-380-027 $1,753.74
833-380-028 $1,753.74
833-380-029 $1,753.74
833-380-030 $1,753.74
Total Number of Parcels Taxed 97
Total FY 2022-2023 Special Tax $170,112.78

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following:

Resolution 2022-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT

UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER

TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL
FISCAL IMPACT: Potential collection of prior year delinquent utility revenue in the amount of $3,834.35.

BACKGROUND: As part of normal business operations for the Utility Department it is Staff's duties to exhaust all efforts in the collection process for delinquent accounts. Many attempts have been made to collect the amounts owed. In accordance with California Water Code the City has the right to report all eligible accounts with the County of Riverside Auditor's office as a special assessment to the county property tax bill.

STAFF REPORT: All amounts received by the utility accounts are used to pay for water, sewer, and trash services. The attached Exhibit A contains seven parcels with a combined total of $3,834.35 of uncollected accounts. Finance Department has exhausted all efforts in attempting to collect the referenced delinquent accounts with no results. In accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5, Staff is recommending the accounts referenced on Exhibit A be sent to the County of Riverside in last efforts to collect all amounts due to the City. Each property owner has been properly notified of the City's intent to levy and given a deadline of June 30, 2022, to resolve the delinquency. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-023 will give authority for City Manager or designee to file with the County of Riverside Auditor's office the attached Exhibit A to be placed on fiscal year 2022-2023 property tax roll.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2022-023

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RESOLUTION 2022-023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF

THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND

DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID

REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE

THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX
ROLL
WHEREAS, a written report ("Report"), a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, has been filed by the City Manager with the City Council of the City of Blythe describing each parcel of real property subject to delinquent accounts; and WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Blythe has caused notice of the filing of Report proposing to collect delinquent accounts on the tax roll in accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered all objections and protests to the Report; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has determined to adopt the Report and collect the delinquent accounts on the tax roll, which constitute a lien against the parcel or parcels of land described in the Report in accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Members of the City Council of the City of Blythe as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Report ("Exhibit A"). On or thereafter the 12"h day of July, 2022, the City Manager or designee is hereby directed to file a copy of the Report with the County of Riverside Auditor, together with a statement endorsed thereon over his/her signature that the Report has been adopted by the City Council and shall request that the Delinquent Accounts to be collected on the tax bills for the taxable parcels identified in the Report and such Delinquent Accounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner and by the same persons as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes for the City, and shall be delinquent at the same time and thereafter be subject to the same delinquency penalties to be levied on and collected from the owners of said parcels.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12**, day of July 2022, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Dale Reynold, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit A - Resolution 2022-023
City of Blythe - Delinquent Prior-Year Utility Charges
FY 2022-2023 Amounts
Assessor's Parcel Number Amounts
845-02-2036 $ 123.92
833-35-0018 $ 17.99
845-06-3018 $ 715.50
842-12-3004 $ 306.58
839-05-2001 1,106.06
848-16-2007 553.03
851-11-0008 $ 1,011.27
Total $ 3,834.35
Total Number of Parcels Charged 7
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

ORABLISHE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Determining the Need to Continue the Local Emergency Due to May 23, 2022 Fire on Spring Street PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-024 - 4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED TO CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MAY 24, 2022 DUE TO THE FIRE THAT STARTED ON MAY 23, 2022 FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown at this time.

BACKGROUND: On May 23, 2022, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a fire started burning on North Spring Street between Hobsonway and Murphy Street. The Blythe Fire Department requested and received mutual aid from CAL FIRE, the Parker Fire Department, the Ehrenberg Fire Department and the Imperial County Fire Department. The Blythe Police Department requested and received mutual aid from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol and United States Border Patrol, who assisted with securing the scene and traffic control due to the large amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic that were impeding the Fire Department's ability to respond to the fire.

The fire was fully contained by approximately 12:00 a.m. on May 24, 2022. The Ashley Furniture HomeStore and Sears Hometown Store were completely destroyed as a result of the fire and the Calvary Chapel sustained water damage as a result of the fire. Other damages included debris on City streets and rights-of-way, resonating smoke in the vicinity of the fire and lingering smoke smell in the Blythe Police Department and City Hall. Since that time, damages to public property have been repaired.

On May 24, 2022, as authorized by California Government Code Section 8630(a) and Blythe Municipal Code (BMC) Section 2.52.120(A)(2), the Mayor, as the City's Disaster Director, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to the fire, through Proclamation No. 2022-

01. On May 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-015, ratifying the Mayor's proclamation of the local emergency.

STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, once a local emergency is proclaimed, the City Council is required to review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the local emergency is terminated, and must proclaim the termination of the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions -103-
warrant.

Staff is seeking reimbursement through the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) of the City's costs incurred in responding to the fire and repairing damages to public property caused by the fire. Since such process is ongoing, staff is requesting that the City Council determine there is a need to continue the local emergency.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2022-024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED

TO CONTINUE THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED
ON MAY 24, 2022 DUE TO THE FIRE THAT STARTED ON
MAY 23, 2022

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

WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code Sily Counsi, to prodina rocal energy whi, or in it i deneated by tim ne of the or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City that are, or are likely to be, beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City; and WHEREAS, Section 2.52.110 of the Blythe Municipal Code designates the Mayor as the City's Disaster Director; and
WHEREAS, if the City Council is not in session, Blythe Municipal Code Section 2.52.120 empowers the Disaster Director to declare the existence of a local emergency; and WHEREAS, Section 2.52.020(A)(1) of the Blythe Municipal Code defines a "local emergency" as "the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of that political subdivision and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat"; and WHEREAS, on May 23, 2022, a fire starting burning in the City of Blythe on North Spring Street between Hobsonway and Murphy Street; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2022, the Mayor, as the City's Disaster Director, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency as authorized by California Government Code Section 8630 and Blythe Municipal Code Section 2.52.120, through Proclamation No. 2022-01, due to the fire; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-015, ratifying the Mayor's proclamation as required by California Government Code Section 8630(b) and Blythe Municipal Code Section 2.52.120(A)(2); and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 8630(c) requires the City Council to review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the City Council terminates the local emergency; and
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WHEREAS, the City is seeking reimbursement through the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for expenses incurred due to the fire; and WHEREAS, the City desires to continue the local emergency while the City seeks reimbursement from Cal OES.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council has reviewed the need for continuing the local emergency, and determines, based on the foregoing recitals, that there is a need to continue the local emergency.

SECTION 2. This local emergency shall continue to exist until the City Council proclaims the termination of the local emergency. The City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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SORT HIT BUTE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CRABLISHED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Pay Rates for Paid On-call Firefighters
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-025, setting pay rates for paid, on-call Blythe Fire Department employees.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA SETTING PAY RATES FOR PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS.

FISCAL IMPACT: The adopted FY 2022/23 General Fund budget included funding for a 5% pay increase for Fire Department employees.

BACKGROUND: The last adopted pay increase for fire department personnel occurred in 2019. At that time, the Fire Drill pay was increased due to increases in the State minimum wage.

No other pay rate changes were adopted at that time. The last pay increase for the classifications of Captain, Engineer and Fire Fighter was in 2011.

STAFF REPORT: During the FY 2022/23 Budget Study Session staff proposed a 5% pay increase for Fire Department employees. As the last pay increase occurred since 2011, the increase is well overdue. The increase is in line with recent CPI increases provided to other City staff member who also have not had any substantial pay increase since 2009. The proposed increase was factored into the adopted budget for this fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2022-025
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA SETTING PAY

RATES FOR PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS

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

SECTION 1. The following rates of pay for paid on-call firefighters shall be effective July 1, 2022.

Hourly Rate of Pay
Asst. Fire Chief $21.69 per hour
Deputy Fire Chief/Training Officer $21.47 per hour
Captains $19.59 per hour
Engineers $18.35 per hour
Firefighters $17.30 per hour
Fire Drills $17.30 per hour
Other Pay:
$600.00 per month
$100.00 per month
$50.00 per month
$50.00 per month
Safery Training Officer Pay $100.00 per month
$100.00 per month
Officer's Pay (Captain and above) $100.00 per month
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe, California this 12th day of July 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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PUBLIC

HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Housing Element Update
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council entertain a presentation from The Holt Group on the City's Draft Housing Element for comments and recommendations prior to submission of the Draft to HCD. It is further recommended, subsequent to the Public Hearing, Council adopt the Draft Housing Element inclusive of review and comments submitted during the public comment period.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

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

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

The Housing Element is the only element of the General Plan that involves certification by a State Agency. HUD will review and certify the City's Housing Element once prepared.

In February, the City Council awarded the preparation of the City's 6 Cycle Housing Element Update to the Holt Group.

STAFF REPORT: The Holt Group will present the Draft Housing Element for City Council Review as well as Council and public comment and recommendation.

This meeting was set as the date, time and place to conduct a public hearing to discuss the City's lousing Element Update. The Draft report is posted on the City's website and the commen eriod is open until July 29, 2022 at 2:00pm. Once the public comment period has closed. all comments will be considered, and the draft amended prior to submission to HCD for their review.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CONTINUED

BUSINESS
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CHIEF

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

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

Homeless Detail: June Total from start
of Pilot Program
People contacted. 127 514
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 12 36 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 11 38 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to mental health. 12
People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 1 8 Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 10 37
People sent to rehab. 1 6
People picked up by a family member and taken home. 1 6 out of town.

People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a 5 19 location for resources out of Blythe.

Trafflc Detall:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations._ 29 186 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 13 108 minor violations.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
CBITHE
MEETING DATE: July 12, 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 $379,952 for the sewer and manhole relocation, replacement of the 8-inch water line, insertion of three Insta-valves, demolition of old concrete encountered under the roadway and construction management services provided by the Holt Group. This does not include replacement of the storm drain, repair of the Frontier fiber optic cable vault, extra traffic control and street repair 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 -113-
there is a need to continue the action. Council is required to terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant, so the remainder of the work may be completed by giving notice for bids.

The Blythe City Council determined there was a need to continue the emergency at the March 8, 2022, April 12, 2022, May 10, 2022 and June 14, 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, ninety-nine percent of the project is now complete. The contractor will finish the project the week of the 11th . This will require the road to be closed for another 1-2 days.

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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NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COABHISTED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Fire reporting System
PRESENTED BY: Ronnie Hasler, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Ronnie Hasler, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.

FISCAL IMPACT: $8,600.00 from the Fire Department budget within the General Fund.

BACKGROUND: Due to the Blythe Fire Dept. never having the ability to log and submit Fire reports to the Federal and State levels, it was a priority of mine to find the most cost effective and efficient Program for our Department. After researching the many programs available, we selected Image Trend. The system is user friendly and will comply with all State and Federal guidelines.

STAFF REPORT: The fire reporting system was activated on 06/01/2022. The system was acquired from Image Trend at no cost to the City. To utilize the system, the department must purchase a tablet for $800.00 and a conversion system that downloads case details and information from the Blythe Police Dept. at a cost of $7,800.00. These items will be purchased in the near future, utilizing funds in the adopted budget for the Fire Department.

All fire calls for service and subsequent reports will be inputted in the system by Fire department staff. This will provide department statistics that can be used when applying for State and Federal grants for equipment and training. The statistics will provide the required justification of need for the grant which will make the City's applications more competitive in the grant process.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the purchase of equipment and training necessary for the deployment of an Unmanned Aircraft System Program in an amount not to exceed $35,000 from the adopted FY 2022/23 General Fund Surplus. A budget amendment approving the transfer of surplus funds to the Police Department line-item budget will be brought to Council during the mid-year budget review.

FISCAL IMPACT: $35,000 from the General Fund Budget's surplus.

BACKGROUND: Small, remotely operated Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), also commonly referred to as drones, are an efficient and effective way of providing law enforcement critical information to respond to calls for service and emergency situations, or to conduct mapping and planning operations. Some examples include providing an overhead view of an area or incident for ground personnel, safely clearing the perimeter of buildings, providing detailed documentation of crime and accident scenes, and searching for lost or missing persons.

UAS are now commonplace equipment at most police departments large and small throughout the United States. Police Departments that cannot afford manned aircraft are using UAS as a force multiplier without the expense of long-term personnel costs. Unmanned Aerial Systems increase the effectiveness and the efficiency of fire and police services, uniquely saving personnel expenses while bolstering capabilities.

STAFF REPORT: Members of the Police Department, with the support of the Blythe Fire Chief, have researched the advantages of using AS in fire emergencies, rescue operations on the Colorado River and for critical incidents. Based on this research, we believe a small UAS program, with two aircraft and support equipment, along with four trained pilots, who will complete the training and operate as an auxiliary duty, would be appropriate. If the program is successful, it can be expanded in the future. A department policy for the use of UAS will be implemented, and draft of which is included with this staff report. The City's Policy is similar to other California police agencies that have active UAS programs in place.

The required training consists of a basic course, Federal Aviation Administration testing and certification, and advanced training, such as night operations, crime scene documentation and mapping for threat assessment and deployment considerations. Courses are P.O.S.T. Certified.

The UAS Operators Course is $1,500 per operator for Government Agencies.

Staff received three quotes for the basic equipment needed for the program from Skydio in the amount of $33,126.00, DroneNerds in the amount of $28,000 and DSLR Pros in the amount of -117-
$18,37.37. DSLR Pros based in Chatsworth, California provided the responsive and responsible quote and offered several extras including some training, sofiware updates and mapping software. Additional batteries and supplies will be needed after about six months of implementation. On-going maintenance and supplies for the program are estimated at $3,000 per year.

ATTACHMENTS:

UAS Policy Draft

2. Quote from Skydio Inc.

3. Quote from Drone Nerds Inc.

4. Quote from DSLR Pros
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Policy Blythe Police Department
Blythe Police Department Policy Manual
606
DRAFT
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
606.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and for the storage, retrieval and dissemination of images and data captured by the UAS. 606.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) - An unmanned aircraft of any type that is capable of sustaining directed flight, whether preprogrammed or remotely controlled (commonly referred to as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), and all of the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other means. 606.2 POLICY
Unmanned aerial systems may be utilized to enhance the department's mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. Any use of a UAS will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
606.3 PRIVACY
The use of the UAS potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent a warrant or exigent circumstances, operators and observers shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not intentionally record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). Operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Reasonable precautions can include, for example, deactivating or turning imaging devices away from such areas or persons during UAS operations. 606.4 PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police will appoint a program coordinator who will be responsible for the management of the UAS program. The program coordinator will ensure that policies and procedures conform to current laws, regulations and best practices and will have the following additional responsibilities:

Ensuring that all authorized operators and required observers have completed all required FAA and department-approved training in the operation, applicable laws, policies and procedures regarding use of the UAS.
• Developing uniform protocol for submission and evaluation of requests to deploy a UAS, including urgent requests made during ongoing or emerging incidents.

Deployment of a UAS shall require written authorization of the Chief of Police or the authorized designee, depending on the type of mission.

Gopyright Loxipol, LL-2022/07/97, All Rights-Reserved.- **DRAFT*** Unmanned Aerial System (VAS) Operations; Published with permission by Blythe Police
Department
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Blythe Police Department
Blythe Police Department Policy Manual
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
• Developing protocol for conducting criminal investigations involving a UAS, including documentation of time spent monitoring a subject.

Implementing a system for public notification of UAS deployment. • Developing an operational protocol governing the deployment and operation of a UAS including, but not limited to, safety oversight, use of visual observers, establishment of lost link procedures and secure communication with air traffic control facilities.

Developing a protocol for fully documenting all missions. continuing airworthiness of a UAS
Developing protocols to ensure that all data intended to be used as evidence are accessed, maintained, stored and retrieved in a manner that ensures its integrity as evidence, including strict adherence to chain of custody requirements.

Developing protocols that ensure retention and purge periods are maintained in accordance with established records retention schedules.

Facilitating law enforcement access to images and data captured by the UAS. • Recommending program enhancements, particularly regarding safety and information security.
• Ensuring that established protocols are followed by monitoring and providing periodic reports on the program to the Chief of Police.
606.5 USE OF UAS
Only authorized operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the UAS. The only exception is during approved training or in extreme emergencies and approved by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Use of vision enhancement technology (e.g., thermal and other imaging equipment not generally available to the public) is permissible in viewing areas only where there is no protectable privacy interest or when in compliance with a search warrant or court order. In all other instances, legal counsel should be consulted.
606.6 PROHIBITED USE
The UAS video surveillance equipment shall not be used:
• To conduct random surveillance activities.

To target a person based solely on actual or perceived characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, economic status, age, cultural group, or disability.

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Blythe Police Department
Blythe Police Department Policy Manual
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
• To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group. • To conduct personal business of any type.

The UAS shall not be weaponized.
606.7 RETENTION OF UAS DATA
Data, if retained and collected by the UAS shall be retained as provided in the established records retention schedule.

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3000 Clearview Way
San Mateo, CA 94402 Order Form#: Q-00688
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(855) 463-5902 Expiration Date: 7122/2022
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Skydio repared By Email [email protected]
Customer Information
Customer: Blythe Police Department
Billing Information Shipping Information Order Contact
Blythe Police Department Garth Dale
240 N Spring St [email protected]
Blythe California 92225 760-921-611:

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[email protected] [email protected]
760-921-6111 760-921-6111
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SATAN FIRST TURT CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Phase 2 of East Donlon Street Improvements and Release of Subdivision Improvement Bond
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council accept as complete the Phase 2 portion of the street improvements on East Donlon Street, and authorize the release of the Subdivision Improvement Bond (Bond No. 1001048923) in the amount of $207,406.24.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On February 14, 2012, the City entered into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Chandra Hospitality, LLC ("Chandra Hospitality"), for the construction of certain street improvements on East Donlon Street adjacent to the Hampton Inn project in two phases. The first phase consisted of the construction of three-quarters of the street improvements, and was completed by Chandra Hospitality. The second phase consisted of the final one-quarter of the street improvements.

On May 14, 2013, the City entered into an Economic Development Agreement with Chandra Hospitality for the provision of certain economic incentives in the form of a loan to Chandra Hospitality. On November 28, 2017, pursuant to the First Amendment to the Economic Development Incentive Agreement, Chandra Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Chandra Real Estate") assumed all duties and obligations of Chandra Hospitality to complete the Phase 2 portion of the street improvements, including the obligation to post a bond. The Subdivision Improvement Bond, Bond No. 1001048923, in the amount of $207,406.24, was issued on December 21, 2017 by American Contractors Indemnity Company.

Pursuant to Section 16.24.180 of the Blythe Municipal Code ("BMC"), improvement security may be released in the time and manner prescribed in Section 66499.7 of the California Government Code, and only after certification by the City Engineer that the work has been satisfactorily completed and upon approval of the City Council.

STAFF REPORT: On June 16, 2022, the City Engineer conducted the final inspection of the Phase 2 portion of the street improvements on East Donlon Street and determined that the work has been satisfactorily completed. In accordance with BMC Section 16.24.180 and Section 66499.7 of the California Government Code, City Council's approval is required prior to release of the Subdivision Improvement Bond. Therefore, staff is requesting that the City Council accept as complete the Phase 2 portion of the street improvements on East Donlon Street, and authorize the release of the Subdivision Improvement Bond (Bond No. 1001048923) in the amount of $207,406.24.
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ATTACHMENTS: None.
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TARTS HIT UTE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEEL SHED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services between the City and Jones and Mayer.

FISCAL IMPACT: An increase in City Attorney services which was included in the adopted FY 2022/23 General Fund Budget.

BACKGROUND: In 2010, the City entered into an agreement with Jones and Mayer for City Attorney services. Terms of the agreement included a monthly retainer along with a rate schedule for services not included in the retainer such as litigation.

The agreement provides one designated City Attorney, along with access to the 40 attorneys currently practicing law with the firm who provide expertise in all areas of the law.

Jones and Mayer was selected through a competitive RFP process which included an in-depth interview with the top three firms. Jones and Mayer specializes in and is devoted to serving public entities, representing 20 cities as City Attorney and numerous other government agencies throughout California as general and special counsel. This was a key factor in their selection, along with their willingness to entertain a retainer style fee structure.

STAFF REPORT: The original agreement included an annual retainer of $78,500 ($6,541.66 per month) for general legal services, along with $185 per hour for services not included in the retainer and $225 per hour for litigation services. In 2013, the agreement was amended to include a cap of 45 hours on the monthly retainer as well as set fees for work in addition to the retainer at $175 per hour for the first 10 hours above the retainer and $195 per hour for all hours over 55 hours per month. Litigation services were set at $215 per hour. The amendment also included language to increase these rates annually by the CPI. However, the CPI has only been triggered twice since 2013, in 2017 and 2018. As such, Jones and Mayer has proposed a modest increase to their rates over the next three years to bring us in line with their current rate schedule.

The proposed rate increases are attached as Exhibit A to this report. The City will continue to have a monthly retainer of 45 hours. Unused retainer hours will roll over to the next month so the City will not pay for services not rendered. There is no allowance for unused retainer hours under the current agreement, and something staff negotiated during a review of the proposed rate increase. Although the City routinely uses its monthly retainer, and the ability to roll over unused -130-
hours will likely occur infrequently.

Jones and Mayer has provided exemplary service to the City since 2010. Brittany Roberto has served as the City Attorney since November 2020 and as Deputy City Attorney prior to that. Ms.

Roberto been an asset to the City over the past few years. She is reliable, efficient, available to stalf and thorough in her research, review, and opinions related to City matters. Ms. Roberto has designated a considerable amount of her time over the last year on much needed Municipal Code updates to help staff in a number of areas as well as bringing the City into compliance with state laws and mandates.

It is therefore recommended the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Jones and Mayer for City Attorney services.

ATTACHMENTS:

Proposed Rate Increases

2. Third Amendment to Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services -131-

EXHIBIT A
Jones and Mayer - Proposed Rate Increases
Rates Current Proposed Proposed Proposed Proposed
8/1/22- 7/1/23- 7/1/24- 7/1/25 and
6/30/23 6/30/24 6/30/25 beyond
First 45 $6,906.03 $7,830 $8,730 $9,630 CPI
hours ($153.47/hour) S174/hour) ($194/hour) ($214/hour) 45-55 $187.75/hour $208/hour $228/hour CPI CPI
hours
>55 hours $205.86 $226/hour $246/hour CPI CPI
Special $205.86 $226/hour CPI CPI CPI
Projects
Litigation $226.98 $247/hour CPI CPI CPI
Paralegal $105.57 $125/hour CPI CPI CP|
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THIRD AMENDMENT
TO

RETAINER AGREEMENT

FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES

CITY OF BLYTHE

THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, on April 16, 2013, City entered into a Retainer Agreement with Jones Mayer for the provision of City Attorney services ("Agreement"); and WHEREAS, on November 10, 2020, City and Jones Mayer amended the Agreement to designate and appoint Brittany E. Roberto as Contract City Attorney ("Second Amendment"); and WHEREAS, City and Jones Mayer now desire to amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, City and Jones Mayer agree as follows:

1. Section 3 (Compensation) of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

3. COMPENSATION
Jones Mayer shall be compensated under the terms of this Agreement as follows:

A. General Legal Services.

Definition of General Legal Services. General legal services are those services which involve regular, recurring legal and factual issues. General legal services include: attendance at City Council, Planning Commission and other subordinate City agency meetings, attendance at regular staff neetings, representing the City in intergovernmental projects, providing legal counsel and advice, both written and oral, to elected and appointer officials as to City business, working with City staff on all agenda items for City meetings, negotiation, drafting, review and revision of City agendas, routine agreements, contracts, instruments, ordinances, reports, resolutions, orders, forms, notices, and other documents as requested by City, and providing legal advice concerning Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act and other conflict of interest compliance, supervision and coordination of legal services performed by special and outside counsel, and recurring City Council and staff in-service training as requested by the City. Code enforcement services will also be considered general legal services for 1 of 5
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Jones Mayer
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purposes of this Agreement. For visits to City Hall in connection with the provision of general legal services, Jones Mayer may bill a total of two (2) hours of travel time for each trip to the City.

Retainer Rate. Commencing on August 1, 2022, City shall pay Jones Mayer a retainer of $7,830.00 per month, which amount will cover general legal services up to forty-five (45) hours per month. Commencing July 1, 2023, City shall pay Jones Mayer a retainer of $8,730.00 per month, which amount will cover general legal services up to forty-five (45) hours per month. Commencing July 1, 2024, City shall pay Jones Mayer a retainer of $9,630.00 per month, which amount will cover general legal services up to forty-five (45) hours per month. Should the time for general legal services rendered in any given month not reach forty-five (45) hours, any unused hours or portions thereof shall be rolled over to the next month's available hours under the monthly retainer. The 45-hour retainer and any hours rolled over from the prior month will be referred to herein as "Retainer Amount".

Commencing July 1, 2025 and annually thereafter, Jones Mayer may increase the rate of the monthly retainer by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 3(E), below.

3. Rate for Next 10 Hours Above Retainer Amount. Commencing August 1, 2022, the next ten (10) hours of general legal services each month above the Retainer Amount shall be billed at the rate of $208.00 per hour.

Commencing July 1, 2023, the next ten (10) hours of general legal services each month above the Retainer Amount shall be billed at the rate of $228.00 per hour. By way of example, if the Retainer Amount is 45 hours, and Jones Mayer bills 55 hours in one month, hours 45-55 will be billed at the rates set forth in this subsection.

Commencing July 1, 2024 and annually thereafter, Jones Mayer may increase its hourly rate for the next ten (10) hours above the Retainer Amount by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 3(E), below.

Rate for Hours in Excess of 10 Hours Above the Retainer Amount.

Commencing August 1, 2022, all hours in excess of ten (10) hours of general legal services each month above the Retainer Amount shall be billed at the rate of $226.00 per hour. Commencing July 1, 2023, all hours in excess of ten (10) hours of general legal services each month above the Retainer Amount shall be billed at the rate of $246.00 per hour. By way of example, if the Retainer Amount is 45 hours, and Jones Mayer bills 60 hours in one month, hours 55.1-60 will be billed at the rates set forth in this subsection.

Commencing July 1, 2024 and annually thereafter, Jones Mayer may increase its hourly rate for the hours in excess of (10) hours above the Retainer Amount by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 3(E), below.
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B. Specialized Legal Services/Special Projects.

1. Definition of Special Legal Services. Special legal services include those matters which present unique legal and/or factual issues and are not included within the retainer. Special legal services differ from general legal services in that they are of an irregular non-recurring basis. Examples include but are not limited to Environmental Impact Report work, initiatives, negotiation and drafting of complex real estate and development agreements, comprehensive General Plan updates, or comprehensive updates to the entire Zoning Code. The City Attorney shall not unilaterally designate any matter as a special project. For any "special" matter, Jones Mayer will first obtain approval from the City Manager or City Council.

2. Rate for Special Legal Services. Commencing August 1, 2022, City shall pay Jones Mayer $226.00 per hour for special legal services.

Commencing July 1, 2023 and annually thereafter, Jones Mayer may increase its hourly rate for special legal services by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 3(E), below.

C. Litigation and Receivership Services.

Litigation and receivership matters approved by the City Manager and/or City Council are not included in the retainer amount. Commencing August 1, 2022, City shall pay Jones Mayer $247.00 per hour for litigation and receivership services.

Commencing July 1, 2023 and annually thereafter, Jones Mayer may increase its hourly rate for litigation and receivership services by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 3(E), below.

D. Paralegal Services.

Commencing August 1, 2022, City shall pay Jones Mayer $125.00 per hour for paralegal services.

Commencing July 1, 2023 and annually thereafter, Jones Mayer may increase its hourly rate for paralegal services by an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 3(E), below.

Rate Adiustments Based on Increases to the Consumer Price Index.

The adjustments to Jones Mayer's rates set forth in this Section will be calculated based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the prior 12-month period, using the May to May index. As used herein "Consumer Price Index" means the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Riverside Area, or another mutually agreed upon index based on comparable data.
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F. Billing.

Jones Mayer will provide a monthly billing statement indicating actual time spent for general legal services, litigation services, receivership services, special legal services and paralegal services.

G. Expenses.

Jones Mayer generally does not bill fax, word processing, or small reproduction matters (under 100 pages). City shall reimburse Jones Mayer for direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the course of providing legal services under this Agreement and in preparing for and maintaining the prosecution or defense of litigation, including, without limitation, court costs, jury fees, service costs, witness fees, deposition costs, reporters' fees, title reports, photographs, diagrams, maps, and similar expenses.

H. Monthly Statements.

Jones Mayer shall submit statements of all payments due under this Agreement on a monthly basis to the City Manager or designee. All work performed by Jones Mayer shall be billed in increments of one-tenth (0.10) of an hour. The statement shall be in a form approved by the City, and shall set forth a description of all work performed, the hours worked, the identity of each person performing the work, the rate charged, and any costs or expenses eligible for reimbursement.

I. Payment.

All hours shall be billed by the 15th day of each month following the close of the month for which hours are being provided. Payment for hours shall be due and payable within forty-five (45) days following submission of the billing statement to the City.

2. All references within the Agreement to "Jones & Mayer" shall be amended to read "Jones Mayer".

All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the Agreement, as amended, not in conflict with this Third Amendment shall remain in full force and effect. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Third Amendment to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first written above.

CITY OF BLYTHE RICHARD D. JONES DBA JONES MAYER
Dale Reynolds Richard D. Jones
Mayor Owner
Date: Date:

ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 15.64 to Title 15 of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permits PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 916-22:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER

15.64 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITS) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)

OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 ("AB 1236"), which amended Government Code Section 65850.7 ("Section 65850.7") to require local jurisdictions to establish procedures for expedited, streamlined processes for permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. Section 65850.7 provides that it is the policy of the State to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicle charging stations and to limit obstacles to their use. It further provides that it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to, and minimizing costs of, permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official's authority to identify and address higher priority life-safety situations.

STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to AB 1236, cities and counties must adopt a streamlining ordinance and checklist.

The required checklist must contain objective requirements for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit applications. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of the existing electrical service such as rating in amperes, system voltage, connected or calculated load, spare capacity in amperes, voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, location of the electric vehicle supply equipment, if ventilation is/or is not required, and clearances of the charging equipment to comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws. The checklist also assists the applicant in confirming that the location of the electric vehicle supply equipment will comply with any vehicle clearance requirements in the City's Zoning Code. Section 65850.7 provides that the City's checklist may be based on the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook -138-
published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. Section 65850.7 requires the City to post the checklist on its website.

Staff recommends that City introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to comply with Government Code Section 65850.7's requirement that local agencies adopt such an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance No. 916-22
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ORDINANCE NO. 916-22

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER

15.64 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
PERMITS) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS

CONSTRUCTION) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has the authority, under its police power, to enact regulations for the public peace, morals and welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, the State of California has consistently promoted and encouraged the use of fuel-efficient electric vehicles; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill ("AB") 1236, which requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems; and WHEREAS, AB 1236 also requires every city and county to administratively approve applications to install electric vehicle charging stations in an expedited and timely manner, and it prohibits cities and counties from denying an application for a use permit unless it makes certain written findings; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses of the City to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations to assure the effective deployment of electric vehicle charging stations technology, in accordance with AB 1236; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. The Ordinance has been found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) because the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

SECTION 2. Amendment to Title 15. Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Ruthe Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 15.64 as follows:
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Chapter 15.64 - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITS.

15.64.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations that complies with California Government Code Section 65850.7 while promoting public health, safety and welfare and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations.

15.64.020 - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning A. "Building Official" means the building official of the city or his or her designee.

B. "Electronic submittal" means utilization of one or more of the following: electronic mail or email, the internet, or facsimile.
"Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

D. «Feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate the specific, adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the city on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit.

E. "Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

15.64.030 - Expedited permitting process.

Consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall molement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging station:
nd adont a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations sha! comply in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" as published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The city's adopted checklist shall be published on the city's website.

15.64.040 - Electric vehicle charging station requirements.

A. An electric vehicle charging station shall meet all applicable health and safety standards and requirements of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

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laboratories, including, but not limited to, Underwriters Laboratories, and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

C. Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

D. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations

15.64.050 - Permit application processing.

A. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

B. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meet the requirements of the city's adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7, administratively approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the city.

C. If the building official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant within the time period established by California Government Code Section 65850.71, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

D. The building official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such system by an association, as that term is defined by California Civil Code Section 4080.

E. Consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications and associated supporting documentation. In accepting such permit applications, the building official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

15.64.060 - Technical review.

A. Consistent with California Government Code Section 65850.7, it is the intent of this apter to encourage the installation of electric ehicle charging stations by rema in stacles to a
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If the building official makes a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the city may require the applicant to apply for a use permit. The building official shall not deny an application for a use permit to install an electric vehicle charging station unless he or she makes written findings based on substantial evidence in the record that:

1. The proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public

2. There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible alternatives of preventing the adverse impact.

15.64.070 - Appeals.

The decisions of the building official set forth in this chapter may be appealed to the city ouncil. An appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the city clerk within ten calendar lays of the date of building official's decision. Appeals shall be accompanied by the fe required for the taking of such appeals, which fee shall be set by city council resolution.

15.64.080 - Fees.

The fees for permits issued under this chapter shall be as established by city council resolution.

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

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

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of _, 2022, by the following called vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to Nuisances and Nuisance Abatement PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager and Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 917-22.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.28 (NUISANCES) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code defines public nuisances and establishes the enforcement authority and procedures for abatement. Chapter 8.28 was adopted in 1977 and has not been amended since 1991.

STAFF REPORT: City staff and the City Attorney's Office have spent a considerable amount of time on the abatement of nuisance properties throughout the City. This has been a learning experience for staff and highlighted areas of the Blythe Municipal Code in need of an update.

The proposed ordinance will serve as another tool for staff to maintain the City in an orderly and aesthetically pleasing condition, and to improve the quality of life for its residents, businesses, and visitors.

While working with the City Attorney's Office on efforts to abate several abandoned and blighted properties in the City, it was discovered Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code relating to nuisances was extremely outdated. To better assist the City and Code Enforcement with the abatement of nuisance properties, it is recommended Council repeal and replace Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code.

The ordinance, as proposed, sets forth guidelines for determining what conditions constitute a public nuisance; establishes a method for giving notice of the conditions and an opportunity to correct, and, finally, in the event the public nuisance is not abated or corrected, provides a procedure for a hearing and determination of the facts and manner in which the conditions shall be corrected or removed.

Some of the nuisance conditions outlined in the proposed ordinance include: any building or structure left not secured, occupied or completely damaged or destroyed, any building or structure not properly maintained including peeling or patched paint, missing, broken or -145-
boarded up windows, roof or ceiling in disrepair and damaged fades or exterior stucco, any building or structure that is overcrowded in a manner that interferes with a neighboring resident's right to access their property, failure to secure and prevent public access to abandoned or vacant buildings, any fence, wall or gate installed without permits, or damaged, broken or dilapidated, broken or non-working emergency access gates, unmaintained landscaping including overgrown vegetation which harbors vermin, encroaches over or onto the public-right-of-way, dead and overgrown trees, offensive or nauseating smells, and abandoned trash, garbage, and refuse. Properties that are a fire hazard and properties that generate an unusually high number of calls for police, code enforcement and/or fire service due to illegal activity and/or public nuisance are also designated as public nuisances.

Pursuant to the proposed ordinance, once it is determined a public nuisance exists, the City will provide notice to the property owner of the alleged nuisance and instruct the owner to abate the nuisance. The notice will also provide notice of the date, time and place of a nuisance abatement hearing to be held before a neutral hearing officer. Should the owner fail to abate the nuisance, the nuisance abatement hearing would be held before the hearing officer. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer would issue a determination regarding whether a public nuisance exists. If a public nuisance is found to exist, the hearing officer would order the owner to abate the nuisance. If the owner fails to comply with the hearing officer's order, the City would be able to abate the nuisance, provided that the City complies with all provisions of the United States Constitution and all other applicable provisions of law. The ordinance provides that all costs associated with the abatement, starting at the time the City first receives a complaint about a problem at a property, are the responsibility of the owner and may result in a lien or special assessment upon the property.

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Ordinance No. 917-22

2. Current Version of Chapter 8.28
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ORDINANCE NO. 917-22

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 8.28 (NUISANCES) OF TITLE 8
(HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES AND

NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has the authority, under its police power, to enac egulations for the public peace, morals and welfare of the City; an WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe finds that certain conditions constitute public nuisances and are a threat to the public peace, safety and welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has an interest in maintaining the City of Blythe in an orderly and aesthetically pleasing condition, and to improve the quality of life for its residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Sections 36901, 38771 and 38773.5(a) of the California Government Code authorize the City of Blythe to enact ordinances declaring what constitutes a nuisance, the procedures for abating nuisance conditions, providing for the recovery of costs and attorneys' fees to abate the nuisance and providing for the collection of civil penalties; 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 prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 8.28 of Title 8. Chapter 8.28 (Nuisances) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Chapter 8.28 - ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES.

8.28.010 - Purpose and intent.

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and, finally, in the event the public nuisance is not abated or corrected, to provide a procedure for a hearing and determination of the facts and manner in which the conditions shall be corrected or removed.

B. In order to further the stated goals of the city and to protect its citizens and their property from conditions which are offensive or annoying to the senses, detrimental to property values and community appearance, or hazardous or injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public, the city council has determined that this chapter pertaining to nuisance abatement is necessary to effectively abate or prevent the development of such conditions in the city.

C. The remedies provided for in this chapter are supplemental and complementary to all f the provisions of this code, state law, and any law cognizable at common law or i quity; and nothing herein shall be read, interpreted, or construed in any manner to limi any existing right or power of the city to abate any and all public nuisances.

8.28.020 - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

A. "Abandoned" refers to buildings, structures, property or other items found to be unoccupied, unattended or left in a place or condition in which it is reasonably apparent or obvious that the owner has no intention of returning to occupy or claim it.

B. "Abate" means to remove the source of the public nuisance either by correcting specific problems or by removal from public or private property.

C. "Abatement costs" means and includes all costs and expenses incurred by the city in abating a public nuisance. Such costs include, but are not limited to, the following: the actual expenses and costs to the city in the preparation of notices, specifications and contracts; inspection of the work; recording fees; any attorneys' fees expended in the abatement of the nuisance, through civil action or otherwise; all costs and expenses for which the city may be liable under state law arising from or related to the nuisance abatement action; and all costs or expenses to which the city may be entitled pursuant to state law. Abatement D. "Abatement hearing" means the administrative hearing before the hearing officer after issuance of a notice to abate by an enforcement official.

E. "Applicable state code" means any law of the State of California which protect "Boarded building" means a building with doors or windows that have been the building by persons or animals.

G. "Building official" means the building official of the city.

H. "City manager" means the city manager of the city.

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K. "Dilapidated" means any building, structure, fence, automobile, and the like in a state of disrepair or reduced into partial ruin or decay.

L. "Diseased" means any abnormal condition that interferes with vital physiological processes, caused by unfavorable or environmental conditions.

M. "Dismantling" means stripping, disassembling or taking apart any building, structure, automobile, furniture or equipment.

N. "Encroaches" means advancement beyond property boundaries.

O. «Enforcement official" means the city manager, the building official, the chief of police and any employee or agent of the city so designated by them and charged with enforcing the municipal code of the city, or applicable state code.

P. "Excavation" means a natural cavity, pouch or recess; the action or process of Q. "Facade" means the decorated face or front of a building or structure.

R. "Field" means a wide open space of land.

S. "Fire hazard" means any situation in which there is a greater than normal risk of harm to people or property due to fire.
"Fire marshal" means the fire marshal of the city.

U. "Harbor" means to provide a place, home or habitat for rodents, vermin or farm animals.

V. "Hazardous" means a situation which poses a level of threat to life, health, property or environment.

W. "Hazardous liquid" means a liquid deemed to cause a hazard, exposing one to unsafe, dangerous conditions by skin or airborne exposure.

X. "Hazardous tree" means a tree in which the branches, trunk or other portion have grown into a position which has, or may have, the potential to become hazardous to people, pedestrians or other property.

Y. "Hearing officer" means the city manager or the person designated by the city manager charged with presiding over the nuisance abatement hearing and responsible for issuing orders to abate public nuisances and pay abatement costs. The hearing officer's role in the hearing is to be neutral. "Holiday lights and decorations" means lights or decorations used to denote a holiday or used in association with a holiday.

AA. "Homeowners' association" means an organization, elected or not, which governs regulations and expenditures of a particular community.

BB. "Illegal activity" means engaging in activities that are prohibited by law or statute, contrary to, or forbidden by official rules, regulations, accepted rules or CC. "Interested party" means the owner, legal occupant, or holder of a recorded DD.

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JJ. "Order" means the order to abate a public nuisance issued pursuant to this chapter.

KK. "Order to abate" means the order of the city to abate a nuisance.

LL. "Overgrown" means vegetation that has grown abnormally or excessively large.

NN.

PP.

SS.
right-of-way, or from public property, or on areas of private property open to access by the public or by consent of the person in possession of the property or by consent of an agent of that person.

UU. "Refuse" means unused or discarded matter/material having no substantial market value, including, but not limited to, rubbish, refuse, debris, sludge, rubble, asphalt, concrete, plaster, tile, rocks, bricks, soil, building materials, wood, crates, cartons, paper, containers, cans, bottles or barrels containing refuse or other matter, and plant or tree trimmings.

VV. "Tarpaulin" means a piece of cloth or other material used for protecting or covering exposed objects or areas.

WW. "Terrain" means an area of land or the particular features of it.

XX. "Topped" means trees that have been cut leaving only the tree trunk or stump, or any other severe type of pruning which usually produces less desirable results than a more moderate pruning with respect to the tree's natural form and which is generally hazardous to the overall health and stability of the tree.

YY. "Vehicle" means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, except for a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. For the purpose of this chapter, vehicle includes, but is not limited to, any bus, camper, golf cart, house car, motorcycle, motor truck, passenger vehicle, pickup trück, trailer and truck tractor.

ZZ. "Vermin" means any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance.

8.28.030 - Declaration of public nuisance.

It is unlawful and is hereby declared to be a public nuisance for any person, business, homeowners' association, corporation or entity owning, leasing, occupying, or having charge or possession of any land, parcel, building, structure or premises, in any location within the city, to maintain such premises in such a manner that any of the following conditions are found to exist, or cause or may cause a hazard to health, safety or general welfare:

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B. Any property not maintained or used in a condition consistent with the approved plans or conditions.

C. Any land, terrain or configuration which interferes with the established drainage pattern over a property or from adjoining properties that may result in erosion and/or surface drainage problems that could be detrimental to the public health, satety, usability, or appearance to neighboring properties.

D. Any building or structure left not secured, not occupied, abandoned, partially or completely damaged or destroyed, or which is in a state of partial construction for an unreasonable period of time.

E. Any building or structure erected, altered, expanded, maintained or used contrary to the provisions of this code or any condition or requirement imposed upon the building or structure.

F. Any building or structure not adequately maintained or which is deteriorated in any of the following ways:

1. Peeling, discolored or patch painted with colors that do not match on the exterior of the structure;

2. Missing, broken or boarded up windows;

3. Roof or ceiling in disrepair;

4. Damaged porch, balcony or stairways;

5. Missing or damaged handrails or related safety equipment;

6. Broken or missing window screens, if required;
Broken or missing locks and latches on windows and doors;

8. Facades, exterior stucco or decorative planters or any other portion of the exterior of a structure which is damaged or not adequately G.

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J. Any fence, wall or gate in any of the following conditions:

Installed without the proper permits;
Installed or maintained contrary with the conditions set forth in the approved plans or permits;
Damaged, broken, dilapidated, unsightly or not adequately maintained;

4. Patch painted with colors that do not match;

5. Patched or covered by plywood, metal, plastic, tarpaulin or non- approved materials;

6. Constructed of metal or plywood garage doors;
Broken or non-working emergency access gates or equipment.

K. Landscaping, vegetation, trees, vacant land, and parkways or any portion thereof, in public view, in any of the following conditions:

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2. Lawn or grass in excess of eight inches in height or which is dead, ecayed, diseased, or not adequately maintained
)vergrown to a point which does, or has a potential to, harbor rats vermin, excessive amounts of insects or other potential disease carriers;

4. Obstructs vision of motorists or pedestrians or official traffic control devices;
Encroaches onto, over, or upon any public right-of-way, including, but ave become overrun with grass or weeds
rees, bushes, hedges, and other vegetation which have becom ıbstantially encroaches onto neighboring properties causing ibstantial interference with the neighboring resident's right to acces

9. Vacant land, fields or lots on which the vegetation is overgrown, or which contains or is likely to contain rats, vermin, trash, or illegal

10. acacait land, fields or lots which are maintained in a condition which is a fire hazard, unsightly, or likely to invite mischievous or illegal activity;

11. Trees which are dead, overgrown, not adequately maintained, or which have been declared hazardous or have been topped leaving only the tree trunk or tree stump, or have been declared to be hazardous by a certified arborist.

Offensive or nauseating odor or smell created by garbage, recycling or garbage containers, dead animals or other odor causing substances or materials M. Any of the following conditions on any property or portion thereof visible fron

1. Lumber, trash, garbage, debris, refuse;
Hazardous swimming pools, spas, ponds, bodies of water or excavations;

3. Abandoned, broken or neglected equipment and machinery;

4. Furniture, appliances, play equipment or other household fixtures, Clotheslines, clothes or similar materials hanging or placed in front yards, side yards, porches, balconies or fencing, or otherwise in public view;
Any type of item or material stored or kept on a rooftop, carport or patio Accumulation of litter, trash, boxes or other items in parking lots, planters and other landscaped areas;

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permitted construction or remodeling project, stored in an approved trash enclosure, or completely stored out of public view;

10. Garbage cans, trash cans, recycling containers and bins, bags and other trash collection devices in place beyond 24 hours before or after the scheduled trash day;

11. Commercial garbage or recycling bins stored outside the dumpster

12. Accumulation of grease, oil or other hazardous liquids or materials on paved and unpaved surfaces, driveways, sidewalks, walkways or any other location;

13. Tarpaulins or any non-approved screening materials used for any

14. Portable devices or equipment, including but not limited to play equipment, located or stored on any street, sidewalk or public right-of- way;

15. displayed in front or side yards, or on a structure, except 30 days before and after December 25, and 14 days before or after the Fourth of July,

16. other than during operations conducted under a valid building, gradin or demolition permit

17. Cement mixers, construction trailers or other equipment parked more than four hours at a location other than the site of the construction N.

The repairing or dismantling can be started and completed in less than 21 hounting, is done in an approved paint booth or in accondance with the allowed uses in the California Fire Code. At no time can the painting be conducted in a residential district.

0. Repairing or dismantling of any vehicle or motorized equipment on vacant lots, residential, commercial or industrial parking lots, including those associated with auto repair or auto parts stores, or on any street or alley.

P. Any swimming pool, spa, pond, fountain or other body of water which is abandoned, unfiltered, polluted or not otherwise adequately maintained, o which creates a hazard to public health, safety or general welfare.

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the issuance of a permit; except wood, charcoal, or those materials normally associated with and used inside of a barbeque, fire pit, wood burning stove or other similar device specifically made and designed for the burning of such materials.

R. Any property with dirty water, sewage or any other substance, including but not limited to, urine or other bodily matter, discolored water, contents of septic tanks, cesspools or privy vaults, which flows onto public or private property.

S. Any property, building or structure, wall, fence, pavement, or walkway which is painted in an unreasonably offensive or garish manner, or in bright, fluorescent, or luminescent colors, which is out of harmony or conformity with the standards of adjacent properties.

T. Maintenance of property in conditions that are detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or that constitutes a public nuisance as defined in California Civil Code sections 3479 and 3480, including, but not limited to, anything dangerous to human life or detrimental to human health, or that lacks adequate ventilation, sanitation or plumbing facilities, or that constitutes a fire hazard.

U. Any property that generates an unusually high number of calls for police, code enforcement and/or fire service due to illegal activity and/or public nuisance conditions, or where an unusual amount of criminal activity takes place as demonstrated by police calls and/or reports. An unusual number of calls for service, or an unusual amount of criminal activity, may be determined in part by comparing similar or neighboring properties in similar zones or within the same or a similar neighborhood within the city.

8.28.040 - Right of entry.

A. The enforcement official may use all lawful means to enter upon any property in the city for the purpose of inspecting the property for a public nuisance and/or for the removal of any public nuisance from the property. As used in this section, "lawful means" means consistent with the requirements of the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, the Fourth Amendment, and all other applicable provisions of law.

B. If a property owner or occupant refuses to allow the enforcement official entry upon the property for inspection or abatement of a public nuisance, the enforcement official shall request that the city attorney apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a warrant authorizing the entrance upon sucl property to perform an inspection or abatement of such nuisance.

8.28.050 - Notice to abate to property owner.

Whenever an enforcement official determines a public nuisance exists as defined in this chapter, he or she shall notify the property owner and any interested party in writing of the existence of the alleged nuisance and direct that it be abated.

8.28.060 - Notice to abate - form and content.

This chario, hereterpery to as andicy to bate patty headed forin OF P.UB.050 NUISANCE" in letters not less than one inch in height. The notice to abate shall, in legible -154-
characters, detail the violations and the conditions constituting a public nuisance and include the accessor's parcel number and street address, if any, of the property involved, and shall contain a description of the property in general terms reasonably sufficient to identify the location and extent of the nuisance. The notice shall further specify the date, time and place of a nuisance abatement hearing, which hearing shall be held at least ten calendar days from the date of issuance of the notice to abate. Other information, such as the owner's responsibility for administrative and incidental costs and expenses incurred in abating the nuisance, may be included in the notice to abate. This section shall not apply to Section 8.28.190 of this chapter concerning emergency abatement.

8.28.070 - Notices and orders to abate - method of service.

A. Notices and orders required by this chapter shall be personally served on the property owner(s). If personal service is not possible, service shall be made by both of the following methods:

By posting the notice in a conspicuous place on or in front of the property; and
By registered or certified mail addressed to the owners) or other person(s) in charge or control of the property at the address shown on the last equalized assessment roll. Service shall be complete at the time of deposit into the United States mail.

B. Failure of the owner or other person in charge of or control of the property to actually receive such notice or order shall not affect the validity of any proceedings under this chapter.

8.28.080 - Voluntary abatement of nuisance.

The owner of any building, structure, or property alleged to be a nuisance under the provisions of this chapter may abate the nuisance at any time prior to the date and time set for the nuisance abatement hearing. The owner shall advise the enforcement official of the abatement. Once advised, the enforcement official shall inspect the premises to ensure that the nuisance has been abated. If the enforcement official determines the nuisance has been abated, the nuisance abatement hearing shall be canceled.

8.28.090 - Nuisance abatement hearing.

A. At the date, time and place stated in the notice to abate, the hearing officer shall hear and consider all relevant evidence, objections, and/or protests, and shall receive testimony of owners, witnesses, city personnel, and interested persons relative to the alleged public nuisance and to any proposed abatement measures.

The hearing officer may continue the hearing from time to time.

B. The hearing shall be recorded by either a video or audio-recording device or transcribed by a court reporter. The hearing officer shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence, but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in a civil action in a California court of competent jurisdiction. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the type of evidence on which reasonable persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission -155-
of such evidence over objection in a civil action. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.

8.28.100 - Nuisance abatement hearing - hearing officer determination.

The hearing officer shall issue a written decision within five business days of the close of the nuisance abatement hearing. If the hearing officer finds a public nuisance exists, the notice of decision shall set forth the nature of the nuisance and shall order the owner or responsible party to abate the nuisance.

A. The order shall provide notice to the owner or responsible party that the administrative and incidental costs and expenses incurred in abating the nuisance shall be assessed against the property and result in a lien or special assessment until paid.

B. As applicable to the particular nuisance found to exist, the order shall pecifically direct the owner or responsible party to abate the nuisance b chabilitation, repair, or demolition in a lawful manner. The order may set fort] a particular manner in which the nuisance must be abated.

C. The order shall set forth time within which the work shall be commenced and completed. This time period shall not be longer than thirty calendar days unless otherwise specified in the order upon finding that the nuisance presents unusual circumstances which cannot be timely abated within a thirty-day time period.

D. The order shall state if the nuisance is not abated, it will be removed and abated by the city. The order shall state that the costs and expenses of removal and abatement by the city, including any incidental costs and expenses, together with the prime interest rate plus one percent of the entire amount owing, will be assessed and result in a lien or special assessment upon the property until paid.

E. The order shall inform the owner of their right to appeal the decision and order pursuant to this chapter.

8.28.110 - Order to abate a public nuisance - method of service.

The hearing officer's decision and order shall be served in accordance with Section 8.28.070 of this chapter.

8.28.120 - Voluntary abatement after order to abate a public nuisance.

The property owner may, at his or her own expense, remove and abate the nuisance as prescribed by the hearing officer's order prior to the expiration of the abatement period set forth in the order. If the property has been inspected by the enforcement official and the nuisance has been abated in accordance with the order to abate, the enforcement official shall lot remove or abate the nuisance, but may schedule a hearing with the hearing officer to letermine the administrative and incidental costs and expenses incurred in abating the public

8.28.130 - Abatement of public nuisance by city.

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enforcement official is authorized and directed to abate the nuisance by city forces or private contract in accordance with the United States Constitution and all other applicable provisions of law. The enforcement official is also expressly authorized to enter upon the premises for the purpose of removing and abating the nuisance in accordance with the requirements of Section

8.28.040 of this chapter, provided that such entry, removal and/or abatement is in compliance with the requirements the United States Constitution and all other applicable provisions of law.

8.28.140 - Abatement costs - accounting.

A. The enforcement official shall keep an account of the costs and expenses of removing and abating a nuisance, including incidental expenses, for each separate lot or parcel of land on which a nuisance has been found to exist.

B. As used in this chapter, the term "incidental expenses" shall include, but not shall not be limited to, administrative overhead, the costs of printing, advertising, mailing and/or posting provided for in this chapter, the costs of preparing notices, specifications and contracts, inspection of the abatement work, attorneys' fees, and any other expenses incidental to the completion and inspection of the abatement work.

8.28.150 - Abatement costs - report and notice of hearing.

A. Within a reasonable time after a nuisance has been abated, whether by the owner or responsible party or by the city, the enforcement official shall prepare an itemized report showing all expenses and costs of removing and abating the nuisance, including incidental expenses. Such report shall refer to each separate lot or parcel of land by descriptions sufficient to identify such lot or parcel together with the expenses proposed to be assessed against each separate lot or parcel of land therefor, respectively. The enforcement official shall submit the report to the hearing officer and shall set the same for a hearing before the hearing officer.

The enforcement official shall issue a notice of hearing, which shall be headed in letters not less than one inch in height as follows: "NOTICE OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT AND HEARING." The notice shall include the date, time and place of the hearing and shall be served on the property owner and any other interested party in accordance with Section 8.28.070 of this chapter at least ten calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing. The notice shall also include a copy of the report showing all costs and expenses of removing and abating the nuisance, including incidental expenses.

8.28.160 - Abatement costs - hearing.

A. At the time, date and place set for the hearing on the costs of abatement, the hearing officer shall conduct a hearing on the report. The owner of the property, and any other interested party, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard with respect to the costs and expenses set forth in the report. Any objections or protests raised by any of the persons liable to be assessed for the costs of abating the nuisance may be submitted orally or in writing prior to the conclusion of the hearing.

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appropriate, after which the report shall be confirmed as submitted, or as revised, corrected or modified. The hearing on the costs of the abatement may be continued from time to time.

Within five business days after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue an order confirming the costs of abatement and assessing the costs of abatement as a special assessment against the property. Such order shall provide that the property owner shall pay the costs of abatement within thirty calendar days or a notice of special assessment will be filed with the county auditor. The order shall also inform the owner of their right to appeal the order pursuant to this chapter. The order, together with a copy of the report confirming the costs of abatement, shall be served on property owner in accordance with Section 8.28.070 of this chapter. The hearing officer's order shall be final unless appealed in the time and manner set forth in this chapter.

8.28.170 - Collection of costs - special assessment.

A. If the property owner fails to pay the costs of abatement within thirty calendar days of the date of the hearing officer's order confirming the costs of abatement, or the final disposition of an appeal therefrom, such costs shall be assessed gainst the parcel of land pursuant to Section 38773.5 of the Californ overnment Code
The enforcement official shall prepare a notice of special assessment and shall transmit the notice of special assessment to the county auditor for placement on the county assessment roll. The notice of special assessment shall include a copy of the hearing officer's order confirming the costs of abatement.

Notice of the special assessment shall be given, by certified mail, to the property owner, if the property owner's identity can be determined from the county assessor's or county recorder's records.

3. The notice shall be given at the time of imposing the assessment and shall specify that the property may be sold after three years by the tax collector for unpaid delinquent assessments.

The enforcement official may also record of copy of the notice of special assessment with the county recorder.

B. As authorized by Section 38773.5 of the California Government Code, the entry of a second or subsequent civil or criminal judgment within a two-yea period that finds an owner of property responsible for a condition that may br Safety Code.
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8.28.180 - Appeal procedures.

Appeals pursuant to this chapter shall be heard by the city council. The owner or any interested party may appeal the hearing officer's decisions and orders issued pursuant to this chapter.

A. An appeal shall be filed with the city clerk within ten calendar days following service of the hearing officer's decision and order or order confirming the costs of abatement. The appeal shall be in writing and shall state the grounds for the appeal. The appeal shall be accompanied by the fee required for the taking of any such appeal, which fee shall be set by city council resolution. The city council shall have the discretion to refund the fee in whole or in part if the owner or interested party demonstrates that no public nuisance existed at the time the hearing officer's order to abate was issued.

B. The city clerk shall set the matter for a de novo hearing before the city council at a date and time not less than ten days nor more than forty-five days from the ate of the filing of the appeal. The city clerk shall notify the appellant and suc ther persons as may be deemed appropriate by the city clerk of the date an time of the hearing on the appeal. The city council may, in its discretion, continue the hearing date for good cause.

C. At the time and place set for the appeal, the city council shall hold a de novo hearing and shall afford the appellant and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to be heard in connection therewith.

D. To allow appellants the opportunity to fully present their arguments, the formal rules of evidence shall not apply and all relevant evidence may be considered.

However, the city council shall have the discretion to exclude irrelevant evidence, i.e., evidence that does not pertain to the issue(s) on appeal. The city council shall also have the discretion to exclude evidence it deems needlessly repetitive.

E. At the conclusion of the hearing, the city council may affirm, reverse or modify, in whole or in part, the order to abate or the order confirming the costs of abatement. The city council's decision shall be final and shall be served on the owner and any other interested party within five business days of the appeal hearing in accordance with Section 8.28.070 of this chapter.

8.28.190 - Emergency abatement.

A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, whenever the city nanager determines that a public nuisance, as defined in this chapter or in an! ther applicable law, constitutes an immediate hazard, threat of harm or dange to persons or property, he or she may, without observing the provisions of this chapter relating to notice and hearing prior to abatement, immediately and forthwith cause the summary abatement of such public nuisance in such manner as the city manager determines is reasonably required. The city manager shall consult with the city attorney prior to causing such summary abatement.

B. The summary abatement procedure authorized by this section shall be used only in circumstances in which there is an imminent hazard, threat of harm or danger to persons or property.

C. Any abatement pursuant to this section shall be limited to the actions necessary to neutralize the immediate hazard, threat or danger only and shall comply with the requirements of the United States Constitution.
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Within ten business days following the summary abatement authorized by this section, the enforcement official shall serve the owner and any interested party with notice of the summary abatement. The notice shall provide that a post- abatement hearing will be provided to the owner and any interested party upon request. Such notice shall be served in accordance with Section 8.28.070 of this chapter.

8.28.200 - Violations.

Any person, whether the owner and/or other legally responsible party who causes, permits or naintains any nuisance condition to exist on any property, place or area within the city, shal e deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable as provided i chapter 1.24 of this code.

8.28.210 - Alternative remedies.

A. The procedure for abatement set forth in this chapter is an alternative procedure to any other procedure permitted by state or local law and shall neither prohibit the use of any other lawful abatement procedure nor be deemed to prevent the city council from ordering the commencement of any civil action to abate a nuisance as an alternative to or in conjunction with the proceedings set forth in this chapter. In addition thereto, any nuisance that is defined as a misdemeanor by any provision of this chapter or this code may be abated by criminal prosecution.

B. The prevailing party in any action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding to abate a nuisance pursuant to this chapter shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees if the city elected to seek recovery of its own attorneys' fees at the initiation of the action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the costs of abatement, including incidental expenses, as confirmed either by the hearing officer or the city council after appeal, may be assessed against the owners) of the property subject to abatement as a debt personal to the owners) and as a lien on the property. In the event the hearing officer or the city council assesses the costs of abatement against the owner(s) personally, the assessment shall be due and payable within thirty calendar days after service thereof. In the event such assessment is not paid with thirty calendar days, the city may commence any legal proceeding available to it including, but not limited to, suit in small claims court, municipal court or superior court to recover the costs of abatement, or may permit the lien to be assessed against the property, or both. Any determination as to the method of collection shall not operate or be construed as an election of remedies.

SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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Chapter 8.28 NUISANCES
Chapter 8.28 NUISANCES

8.28.010 Designated.

As used in this chapter, the materials and conditions in this section are defined as public nuisances:

Fire Hazard. All dry, dead shrubs, dead trees, combustible refuse and waste, or any material growing upon the streets and sidewalks or upon private property within the city, which by reason of their size, manner of growth and location constitute a fire hazard to any building, improvements, crops or other property, or when dry, will in reasonable probability constitute such a fire hazard, are a public nuisance.

B. Refuse and Waste.

1. All refuse and waste matter, as defined in subdivision 2 of this subsection, which by reason of its location and character is unsightly and interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of property by neighbors, detrimentally affects property values in the surrounding neighborhood or community, or which would materially hamper or interfere with the prevention or suppression of fire upon the premises, is a public nuisance.
"Refuse and waste matter," for the purpose of this chapter, means unused or discarded matter and material having no substantial market value, and which consists of such matter and material as: rubbish, refuse, debris and matter of any kind, including but not limited to rubble, asphalt, concrete, plaster, tile, rocks, bricks, soil, building materials, crates, cartons, containers, boxes, machinery or parts thereof, scrap metal and other pieces of metal, ferrous or nonferrous, furniture or parts thereof, inoperative vehicles, vehicle bodies and/or parts thereof, trimmings from plants or trees, cans, bottles and barrels.

C. Polluted Water.

Any swimming pool, pond or other body of water which is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered or not otherwise maintained, resulting in the water becoming polluted, constitutes a public nuisance.

2. "Polluted water" constitutes a public nuisance and, for the purpose of this chapter, means water contained in a swimming pool, pond or other body of water, which includes but is not limited to bacterial growth, including algae, remains of insects, remains of deceased animals, reptiles, rubbish, refuse, debris, papers and any other foreign matter or material which because of its nature or location constitutes an unhealthy, unsafe or unsightly condition.

Public Burning. The intentional outdoor burning of any material, structure, matter or thing is a public nuisance unless conducted by the fire department.

Zoning Ordinance Violations. Any violation of the zoning ordinance of the city is a public nuisance.

F. Building Code Violations. Any violation of the building code, as amended, is a public nuisance.

G. Uniform Housing Code Violations. Any violation of the Uniform Housing Code, as amended, is a public nuisance.

Sign Ordinance Violations. Any sign in violation of the sign ordinance, as amended, is a public nuisance.

Uniform fire Code Violations. Any violation of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended, is a public nuisance.

Blythe, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-18-13 08:35:46 [EST] (Supp. No. 20)