Agenda — Blythe City Council, November 8, 2022

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
6:00 P.M.

Dale S. Reynolds, Mayor
Joseph DeConinck, Vice Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Council Member
Joseph Halby, Ill, Council Member
Sam Burton, Council Member
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 08, 2022
5:40pm

CALL TO ORDER

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

CLOSED BLI EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. Pursuant to Government Code Section 4957(1) 1).

Title: Assistant City Manager.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

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

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

Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
November 8, 2022
6:00pm
MATURE

CALL TO ORDER

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 iter and that the tem came to the attention of the City Council and/or staff subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. An action adding an item to the Agend equires a 2/3 vote of the City Council (4 of 5 Council Members). If less than 2/3 of the City Council is present, adding an item to the Agend requires a unanimous vote.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-10)
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.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, November 4, 2022.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 11/08/2022, warrants numbered 10055 through 10078 and 75870 75067 in the amount of 8326tor5.41 and 20812022, Oily arn Setung warrants numbered 75852 through 75869 in the amount of $2,314.51.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 11/08/2022, warrants numbered 53222 through 53240 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54248 through 54306 in the amount of $252,804.81; 11/08/2022, warrants numbered 53241 through 53260 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54307 through 54365 in the amount of $258,314.44; 11/08/2022, warrants numbered 53261 through 53266 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54366 through 54466 in the amount of $74,081.71; 11/08/2022, warrants numbered 53267 through 53287 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54467 through 54526 in the amount of $266,334.26 and 11/08/2022, warrants numbered 53288 through 53293 in the amount of $2,235.00.

4. Minutes of the October 11, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 Meeting.

5. Minutes of the October 20, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the October 20, 2022 Special Meeting.

6. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of October 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for October 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly Report.

10. Assistant City Manager Promotion.

Recommendation: Approve the promotion of Mallory Crecelius to the position of Assistant City Manager, authorizing the City Attorney and Finance Director to take the steps necessary to memorialize the promotion, Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement and Adopt Resolution No. 2022-035.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-035. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 11-14)

11. Categorical Exemption- Lester Fitness Center.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 In-fill Development categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for the Lester Fitness Center located at 475 W. Hobsonway.

12. Categorical Exemption- Edelweiss Sustainable Farms, LLC Commercial Cannabis Project.

13. Categorical Exemption- Cohen Commercial Cannabis Project.

14. 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Allocation Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, apply the $103,000 CDBG Allocation for 2023-2024 to the City's Home Enhancement Program in partnership with Riverside County, authorize the Mayor to execute the supplemental agreement with Riverside County EDA for the 2023/24 allocation and authorize the City Manager to reprogram funds as required.

NEW BUSINESS: (Item 15-17)

15. 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Recommendation: Receive and File.

16. _ Adoption of 2022 California Building Codes.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-036 and Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 919-22.

RESOLUTION No. 2022-036. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA

BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS ORDINANCE NO, 919-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) AND SECTION 17.52.020 (PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 17.52 (FUEL DISPENSING AND STORAGE) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH LOCAL

AMENDMENTS

17. Request to Waive Community Center Rental and Temporary Use Permit Fees for the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas activities.

Recommendation: Waive the Temporary Use Permit fee of $222.00 and Community Center Rental fee of $500.00 for the Chamber of Commerce's use of the Community Center for Winterfest and their Christmas Tree Lighting Event.

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 December 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

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

CONSENT

CALENDAR
vchlist Voucher List Page:
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10055 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 017400 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 9/1-9/ 49.83 Total: 49.83
10056 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 017397 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 9/ 142.84 Total: 142.84
10057 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 017403 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 8/23-5 696.56 Total: 696.56
10058 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 017401 ELECTRICITYMWTP 8/26-9/26/2022 5,892.36 Total : 5,892.36
10059 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 017402 ELECTRICITY/PTF 8/26-9/26/2022 10,696.10 Total : 10,696.10
10060 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 017398 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 9/1-9/ 13,449.58 Total : 13,449.58
10061 10/17/2022 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 017399 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 8/1-8/31 45,374.45 Total : 45,374.45
10062 10/18/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016943190 017364 ADMIN FEE 200.00 Total : 200.00
10063 10/21/2022 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 017435 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 8/2022 9,829.27 044555649478 017435 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 9/2022 5,631.26 017435
Total : 15,460.53
10064 10/25/2022 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE SEPT 2022 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 9/20 33,840.00 Total: 33,840.00
10065 10/25/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 017379 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 10 109.07 Total : 109.07
10066 10/25/2022 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 017380 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 10/ 113.13 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10066 10/25/2022 005213 005213 FRONTIER (Continued) Total : 113.13 10067 10/25/2022 005213 FRONTIER 9091590039 017381 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 10/7-11/6/2022 433.15 Total: 433.15
10068 10/25/2022 005213 FRONTIER 9091590042 017383 CENTRANET ACCESS-SWELLS 10/1-1 2,298.95 Total: 2,298.95
10069 10/25/2022 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 017382 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 10%: 7,016.71 Total: 7,016.71
10070 10/25/2022 003439 SHELL 84233021 017392 GASOLINE/PD 9/22-10/6/2022 265.26 Total : 265.26
10071 10/25/2022 003439 SHELL 84228895 017393 GASOLINE/PW 9/6-10/6/2022 162.01 Total : 162.01
10072 10/25/2022 000247 SOCALGAS. 11185732804 017396 NATURAL GAS/PD 9/7-10/6/2022 16.38 Total : 16.38
10073 10/25/2022 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 017394 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 8/24-9/23/20 67.76 Total: 67.76
10074 10/25/2022 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 017395 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 9 78.88 Total : 78.88
10075 10/25/2022 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 017407 USE TAX 9/2022 45.00 Total: 45.00
10076 11/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016971978 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 11/202: 2,598.66 Total: 2,598.66
10077 11/1/2022 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000016971977 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETIRED 94,082.30 Total : 94,082.30
10078 11/1/2022 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 11/2022 6,165.73 Total : 6,165.73
24 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 239,255.24 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Involce PO # Description/Account Amount 75870 10/19/2022 007988 CARDENAS, FREDDIE 23202 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 27.00 Total: 27.00
75871 10/19/2022 007986 EPIFANIA, NICOLAS 23200 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 82.00 Total: 82.00
75872 10/19/2022 007735 FIGUEROA, JESSICA 23198 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 21.33 Total : 21.33
75873 10/19/2022 008006 GRAFFREE, TYRONE 23205 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 38.66 Total: 38.66
75874 10/19/2022 007989 LOPEZ, DEREK 23203 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 21.33 Total : 21.33
75875 10/19/2022 007990 RABORN, SETH 23204 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 99.33 Total : 99.33
75876 10/19/2022 008007 ROBERTSON, STACY 23207 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 27.00 Total: 27.00
75877 10/19/2022 007987 RODRIGUEZ, BELEN 23201 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 96.33 Total : 96.33
75878 10/19/2022 008008 SARVER, DAVID 23206 REFUND - BUSINESS LICENSE APPLIC. 30.00 Total : 30.00
75879 10/19/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 101222 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 815.48 Total: 815.48
75880 10/19/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES SEPT 2022 017365 UTILITY SERVICESICITY FACILITIES 9/2 4,182.54 Total: 4,182.54
75881 10/21/2022 007712 DALE, GARTH 102522 017070 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/25-10/28/2022 155.00 Total: 155.00
75882 10/25/2022 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 105116 016660 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 11/1-1 86.60 Total: 86.60
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75883 10/25/2022 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13WDGKX9R3RH 017367 PARTS/SUPPLIES 75.66 171V71MXDY3X 017336 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 164.70
19JXTDQYTMFR 017263 PARTS/SUPPLIES 127.32
1HTP1LT4NPRL 017259 PARTS/SUPPLIES 433.80
1KFGXC9DGXG9 017323 PARTS/SUPPLIES 86.12
1V7VNMDK9Y9C 017326 PARTS/SUPPLIES 66.00
017326
IWVKFQDHPRN6 017293 PARTS/SUPPLIES 140.98
017293
Total: 1,094.58
75884 10/25/2022 006873 ARAMARK 5880118086 017360 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 468.50 5880125048 017360 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 335.18
Total: 803.68
75885 10/25/2022 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CH20728-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 47.25 CH21064-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CH21443-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 149.90
CH21595-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CJ20357-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 161.54
CJ20726-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CJ20728-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CJ20733-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 59.98
CJ20826-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 420.00
CJ21001-0040 017361 - TESTING SERVICES 107.10
CJ21002-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 605.04
CJ21041-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 319.24
CJ21103-0040 017361 TESTING SERVICES 59.96
SINV108250 017361 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00
Total: 2,115.41
75886 10/25/2022 007828 BECK OIL, INC 56783CL 017362 DIESEL FUEL 536.51 57518CL 017362 DIESEL FUEL 1,174.21
Total: 1,710.72
75887 10/25/2022 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 43411 017368 LAB SERVICES 9/2022 313.00 43521 017369 LAB SERVICES 9/2022 132.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75887 10/25/2022 000385 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES (Continued) Total : 445.00 75888 10/25/2022 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE 36117 017322 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC DUES FOR 24.00 Total: 24.00
75889 10/25/2022 007804 BORDIN SEMMER LP 13 017345 JUDGEMENTS & SETTLEMENTS 5,377.71 Total: 5,377.71
75890 10/25/2022 007688 BRAVO, ISABEL 103122 017256 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 35.00 Total: 35.00
75891 10/25/2022 005256 BUILDERS AUTOMATION & 13816 017370 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 188.00 Total : 188.00
75892 10/25/2022 004598 BUSH, JOHN 091822 017363 REIMBURSEMENT 154.11 Total : 154.11
75893 10/25/2022 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC SEPT 2022 017433 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 11,691.15 Total : 11,691.15
75894 10/25/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES 101822 DELINQUENT UTILITY - COUNTY ASSE: 249.27 Total : 249.27
75895 10/25/2022 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000127505 017371 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 10/1-10/31/20 270.71 Total: 270.71
75896 10/25/2022 006907 CT INTERNATIONAL 2220220 017262 SAFETY SUPPLIES 424.13 Total : 424.13
75897 10/25/2022 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0642289 017372 WATER SERVICE/BFD 10/8-11/4/2022 68.75 Total: 68.75
75898 10/25/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55239 017373 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,169.70 Total: 1,169.70
75899 10/25/2022 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-195325 017335 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 208.68 Total : 208.68
75900 10/25/2022 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2209053 017374 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 952.75 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75900 10/25/2022 003556 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. (Continued) Total : 952.75 75901 10/25/2022 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 77771774 017375 CONTRACT 25340910 10/15-11/14/2022 215.81 Total: 215.81
75902 10/25/2022 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 608986 017376 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 9/2022 2,163.00 609202 017376 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 9/2022 506.00
Total: 2,669.00
75903 10/25/2022 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 017343 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 16.80 Total: 16.80
75904 10/25/2022 007951 DSLRPROS 5000058770 016736 DRONES 19,190.31 Total : 19,190.31
75905 10/25/2022 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPWK0548822 017052 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7,066.54 EPWK0550647 017134 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 335.95
Total : 7,402.49
75906 10/25/2022 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 8156 017099 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 481.66 Total : 481.66
75907 10/25/2022 000115 FEDEX 7-900-36475 017377 EXPRESS SHIPPING 38.14 Total: 38.14
75908 10/25/2022 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 234027 017378 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 825.00 Total: 825.00
75909 10/25/2022 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 582792 017325 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 687.89 Total: 687.89
75910 10/25/2022 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 037279 017081 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICE 345.00 Total : 345.00
75911 10/25/2022 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC EWKM-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - EDE 1,200.00 LESTER-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - LES 3,200.00
Total: 4,400.00
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75912 10/25/2022 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SIN022178 017434 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY TAX 3,150.00 Total: 3,150.00
75913 10/25/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 110756 017281 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.78 111709 017324 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.83
112121 017292 PARTS/SUPPLIES 396.13
113965 017296 EQUIPMENT RENTAL - DEPOSIT RETUI -70.00
123625 017354 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 27.62
T59980 017296 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 261.55
T60041 017294 PARTS/SUPPLIES 71.68
T61013 017333 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 56.74
Total: 789.33
75914 10/25/2022 002150 JONES MAYER 112053 017384 LEGAL SERVICES 9/2022 16,141.05 Total: 16,141.05
75915 10/25/2022 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9008888763 017385 ACCT 1165535 9/1-9/30/2022 411.35 Total: 411.35
75916 10/25/2022 003409 KOOLTRONIC, INC. 109042 016838 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 584.00 Total: 584.00
75917 10/25/2022 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 10181 017386 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 580.46 10182 017386 REPAIRMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,335.64
10183 017386 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,618.38
10184 017386 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 379.99
10185 017386 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,618.38
10186 017386 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,618.38
Total: 7,151.23
75918 10/25/2022 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN 9/2022 017387 INSPECTION SERVICES 9/2022 1,190.00 Total: 1,190.00
75919 10/25/2022 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 082238816 017388 PUBLICATIONS 8/1-8/31/2022 3,043.75 092238816 017388 PUBLICATIONS 9/1-9/30/2022 568.75
Total: 3,612.50
75920 10/25/2022 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 133961 017389 DIESEL FUEL 509.91 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75920 10/25/2022 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC (Continued) 7129 017389 LATE CHARGE 35.64
Total : 545.55
75921 10/25/2022 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 017390 POSTAGE 7/1-10/17/2022 12,206.06 Total : 12,206.06
75922 10/25/2022 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 496035 016995 BODY ARMOR 1,141.24 Total : 1,141.24
75923 10/25/2022 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO 6/2022 017344 LIABILITY MEMBER TRUST ACCOUNT F 969.50 Total: 969.50
75924 10/25/2022 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 27884633 017183 SUPPLIES 81.55 27909101 017181 SUPPLIES 479.09
27909190 017183 SUPPLIES 542.74
Total: 1,103.38
75925 10/25/2022 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 17097 017329 AVA TOWING SERVICES 700.00 Total: 700.00
75926 10/25/2022 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK CEQA2209-002 RECORDING FEE 50.00 Total : 50.00
75927 10/25/2022 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC 5848R 017391 HOBSONWAY SEWER EMERGENCY RE 2,674.10 Total: 2,674.10
75928 10/25/2022 008009 SALDANA, GLORIA 101022 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
75929 10/25/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 108044 017352 SUPPLIES 121.70 405566 017346 SUPPLIES 257.60
656566 017347 SUPPLIES 88.02
Total : 467.32
75930 10/25/2022 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-8500 017405 PD DOOR LOCK SYSTEM 1,499.67 22-9049 017405 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 9/1-9/30/2 498.75 22-9109 017405 PD DOOR LOCK SYSTEM 100.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75930 10/25/2022 006110 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC (Continued) Total: 2,098.42 75931 10/25/2022 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-6470 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 82.96 1-6560 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 337.08
1-6563 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-6588 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-6623 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 234.98
1-6710 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 174.23
1-6934 017406 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 266.26
Total: 1,206.33
75932 10/25/2022 007040 TAILORED CUSTOM PRODUCTS 017348 FLAG FOOTBALL SUPPLIES 3,263.04 Total: 3,263.04
75933 10/25/2022 008010 TOTALENERGIES M1358-101022 017408 YEAR 7 - O&M SERVICE FEE 10/4/2022. 15,929.04 M1359-101722 017408 YEAR 7 - O&M SERVICE FEE 10/19/202: 14,161.72 Total: 30,090.76
75934 10/25/2022 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 2674577 017409 COLLECTION SERVICES 9/2022 482.42 Total: 482.42
75935 10/25/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29496 017133 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 34.26 29497 017127 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 78.30
29501 017040 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 233.81
Total: 346.37
75936 10/25/2022 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-52675 016799 WATER/SEWER RATE STUDY 7,890.00 Total: 7,890.00
67 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total: 167,352.00 91 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 406,607.24
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10055-10078 and 75870-75936 in the amount of $406,607.24 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said
warrants at the meeting of Novemer 8, 2022.

Chist Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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11/03/2022 11:47:55AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75937 11/2/2022 004635 SOUTH COAST 391 015438 FIREMATIC DODGE 4X2 5500 CREW CF 246,262.91 Total : 246,262.91
75938 11/8/2022 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION 2-2022 017491 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,897.50 Total: 2,897.50
75939 11/8/2022 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES OCT 2022 017492 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 10 3,690.14 Total: 3,690.14
75940 11/8/2022 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005523 017493 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 9/2022 9,860.13 Total : 9,860.13
75941 11/8/2022 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 19453 017479 CONCRETE 413.53 Total: 413.53
75942 11/8/2022 008017 CRAWFORD, BRIAN 102422 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
75943 11/8/2022 006121 CROSS, DENNIS FF/2022-1 017504 FLAG FOOTBALL REFEREE 340.00 Total: 340.00
75944 11/8/2022 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55261 017411 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,001.25 Total: 2,001.25
75945 11/8/2022 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-195630 017355 PARTS/SUPPLIES 86.11 Total : 86.11
75946 11/8/2022 001757 DATA TICKET INC 143618 017494 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 9/2022 931.00 143656 017494 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 9/20: 100.00
Total: 1,031.00
75947 11/8/2022 003113 DOWNTOWN FORD SALES 1453 015176 2022 FORD F150 SUPER CAB 4X4 35,237.20 Total: 35,237.20
75948 11/8/2022 006178 FOLEY, STEVEN 101622 017356 REIMBURSEMENT- ONLINE WEBINAR 350.00 Total : 350.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Involce PO# Description/Account Amount 75949 11/8/2022 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 584673 017480 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 487.22 Total: 487.22
75950 11/8/2022 006653 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS 734073 017438 REGISTRATION - ANNUAL GOVERNMEI 180.00 Total: 180.00
75951 11/8/2022 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 117758 017332 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.67 122430 017350 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.35
124202 017366 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 49.99
130947 017482 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 69.57
Total: 207.58
75952 11/8/2022 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO P38245 017357 PARTS/SUPPLIES 76.94 Total: 76.94
75953 11/8/2022 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 10-22-018 017358 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 9/2022 375.00 Total: 375.00
75954 11/3/2022 000039 PETTY CASH 103122 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUNDS 1,353.26 Total : 1,353.26
75955 11/8/2022 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 150027 017483 SUPPLIES 39.18 Total: 39.18
75956 11/8/2022 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 106 016805 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 1,825.00 Total: 1,825.00
75957 11/8/2022 003567 SCMAF 89598 017505 FLAG FOOTBALLALL STARS ENTRY FE 855.00 Total: 855.00
75958 11/8/2022 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 206255 017506 SUPPLIES 451.97 Total: 451.97
75959 11/8/2022 005393 STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA 536739 017495 PRELIMINARY TITLE REPORT 500.00 Total: 500.00
75960 11/8/2022 003217 SWRB ACCOUNTING OFFICE WD-0178823 017439 ANNUAL PERMIT FEE 7/1/20-6/30/21 FA 2,848.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75960 11/8/2022 003217 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE (Continued) Total : 2,848.00 75961 11/8/2022 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 078824 017496 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 12/2022 1,741.64 078828 017497 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 12/202: 697.68
Total: 2,439.32
75962 11/8/2022 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 1020220063 017498 DIG ALERT TICKETS 10/2022 83.50 22-2301295 017498 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT 33.03 Total : 116.53
75963 11/8/2022 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 133300 017264 PARTS/SUPPLIES 710.99 133858 017264 PARTS/SUPPLIES 325.87
139117 017328 PARTS/SUPPLIES 132.62
139872 017328 PARTS/SUPPLIES 230.02
143833 017341 PARTS/SUPPLIES 202.64
144270 017341 PARTSISUPPLIES 136.19
Total: 1,738.33
75964฿ 11/8/2022 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9918186739 017499 WIRELESS SERVICE 9/14-10/13/2022 796.86 9918186740 017501 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS! 76.02
9918186741 017500 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 9/14-10/13/202 166.84 Total: 1,039.72
75965 11/8/2022 004601 VORTEX INDUSTRIES, INC. 05-1627277 017502 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 984.00 Total: 984.00
75966 11/8/2022 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29521 017349 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 73.41 29525 017484 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 4.08
29531 017508 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 69.06
Total: 146.55
75967 11/8/2022 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-52941 017503 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ANNUAL E 8,782.24 Total: 8,782.24
31 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 326,765.61 31 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 326,765.61
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 75937-75967
in the amount of $326,765.61 have been reviewed
for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said
warrants at the meeting of November 8, 2022.

Chisk Eles

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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10/19/2022 10:26:19AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 75852 10/19/2022 007995 CAMARGO, CIERRA Ref000212118 UB Refund Cst #024709 78.65 Total: 78.65
75853 10/19/2022 008003 COXCO LLC Ref000212127 UB Refund Cst #025866 84.20 Total : 84.20
75854 10/19/2022 007999 CUFF, CATHERINE Ref000212123 UB Refund Cst #025423 130.48 Total : 130.48
75855 10/19/2022 008000 CUPERTINO ELECTRIC INC Ref000212124 UB Refund Cst #025438 562.03 Ref000212125 UB Refund Cst #025469 254.59
Total: 816.62
75856 10/19/2022 007847 CURIEL, FELIPE Ref000212128 UB Refund Cst #025981 123.06 Total: 123.06
75857 10/19/2022 008002 HARO, EMANUEL Ref000212126 UB Refund Cst #025781 15.09 Total : 15.09
75858 10/19/2022 007700 KELLEY, SONIA KIM Ref000212119 UB Refund Cst #024969 125.61 Total: 125.61
75859 10/19/2022 007993 MT CONSTRUCTION Ref000212116 UB Refund Cst #024678 141.06 Total: 141.06
75860 10/19/2022 007992 OAKS, THOMAS Ref000212113 UB Refund Cst #023827 100.45 Total: 100.45
75861 10/19/2022 008005 OSBORNE, JOHN Ref000212130 UB Refund Cst #026087 125.23 Total: 125.23
75862 10/19/2022 007996 OSHINAYA, SAMUEL Ref000212120 UB Refund Cst #024986 30.16 Total : 30.16
75863 10/19/2022 007975 PRIDE, ROMANDA Ref000212115 UB Refund Cst #023974 10.16 Total: 10.16
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 75864 10/19/2022 007998 RIVERA, JENARA Ref000212122 UB Refund Cst #025278 65.30 Total : 65.30
75865 10/19/2022 006879 SMITH, MICHAEL Ref000212112 UB Refund Cst #021986 94.12 Total : 94.12
75866 10/19/2022 008004 SULLIVAN, KYRA Ref000212129 UB Refund Cst #026016 111.35 Total: 111.35
75867 10/19/2022 007435 WALKER, SANDRA Ref000212114 UB Refund Cst #023856 56.66 Total : 56.66
75868 10/19/2022 007997 WHITMAN, WILLIAM Ref000212121 UB Refund Cst #025197 192.76 Total: 192.76
75869 10/19/2022 007994 WILSON, BARBARA MAE Ref000212117 UB Refund Cst #024686 13.55 Total: 13.55
18 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 2,314.51 18 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 2,314.51

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Biling Refund warrants numbered 75852-75869 in the amount of $2,314.51 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of November 8, 2022.

Chist

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/16/2022 to 09/29/2022
Payday 10/07/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53222 to 53240, and direct deposits warrants numbered 54248 to 54306 in the amount of $252,804.81 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of November 8*, 2022.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/30/2022 to 10/13/2022
Payday 10/21/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53241 to 53260, and direct deposits warrants numbered 54307 to 54365 in the amount of $258,314.44 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 November 8th, 2022.

Chest Clus
Director of Finance
19 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 10/01/2022 to 10/31/2022
Payday 11/04/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53261 to 53266, and direct deposits warrants numbered 54366 to 54466 in the amount of $74,081.71 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of November 8th, 2022.

Lhiish - Elus
Director of Finance
20 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 10/14/2022 to 10/27/2022
Payday 11/04/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53267 to 53287, and direct deposits warrants numbered 54467 to 54526 in the amount of $266,334.26 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of November 8, 2022.

Chest Elus
Director of Finance
21 CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 11/04/2022 to 11/04/2022
Payday 11/04/2022
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53288 to 53293 in the amount of $2,235.00 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of November 8"h, 2022.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
22 Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
October 11, 2022
The October 11, 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, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reynolds.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there is no reportable action.

PRESENTATION:

California Department of Insurance. Andrea Valdes, Outreach Analyst presented information on CDI, including low-cost auto insurance available through the California Department of Insurance.

ONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enact ith one motion of the Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from ti 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.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 10/11/2022, warrants numbered 10050 through 10054 and 75791 through 75851 in the amount of $303,676.32.

4. Approval of the Pavroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 10/11/2022, warrants numbered 53196 through 53213 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54088 through 54146 in the amount of $251,228.04; 10/11/2022, warrants numbered 53214 through 53216 in the amount of $12,274.62 and 10/11/2022, warrants numbered 53217 through 53221 in the amount of $65,286.44.

5. Minutes of the September 27, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the September 27, 2022 Meeting.

6. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of September 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Quality of Life Pilot Program Activity Report for September 2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly Report.

10. Investment Report for First Quarter FY 2022/23.

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly Investment Report.

11. Surplus Property- Blythe Police Department.

Recommendation: Deem the items in the Surplus Equipment List as surplus and excess property and authorize staff to dispose of the assets.

12. Purchase of Police Vehicles.

Recommendation: Authorize the purchase and outfitting of two patrol vehicles and one administrative vehicle for use by the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $191,877.76.

13. Consideration of Resolution to Terminate Determining the Local Emergency Due to May 23, 2022 Fire on Spring Street.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-033:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-033. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MAY 24, 2022 DUE TO THE FIRE THAT STARTED ON MAY 23, 2022

14. Ordinance No. 918-22 Amending Provisions of the Zoning Code Relating to Residential Care Facilities, Group Dwellings and the Definition of Family.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 918-22:

ORDINANCE NO. 918-22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CARE

FACILITIES AND THE DEFINITIONS OF GROUP DWELLINGS AND FAMILY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Categorical Exemption- Lester Fitness Center. Interim City Manager Crecelius requested to continue the Public Hearing to the November 8th City Council meeting. The applicant's agent submitted applications for the project with an address of 835 W. Hobsonway.

That address is incorrect, the address for the site is 475 W. Hobsonway. Due to this, the Public Hearing will be re-noticed with the correct address. If anyone is here this evening to speak on this matter, we will take public comment.

Vice Mayor DeConinck moved to continue the Public Hearing to November 8, 2022. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

Engevik Park Playground Improvement Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated on August 19, 2022, the City released an Invitation for Proposals for the Engevik Park Playground Improvement Project. The bid was directly sent to eight playground installers and posted on the City's website. The specifications for the Playground Improvement Project included one play structure with capacity for 20 to 25 children combining elements to be used by children 5 to 12 years of age, one swing set with a minimum of 2 swings for children 5 to 12 years of age and a minimum of 1 toddler swing and a standalone spinner or climbing element.

The project also includes the installation of poured in place fall protection under the play systems. Sand will be left in the areas between the play structures like the playground at Miller Park. Project bids were received from Gotham Poured Rubber Corporation in the amount of $154,259.33 and Ortco, Inc. in the amount of $146,944.60. Ortco was the apparent low bidder.

Ortco's construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California. They have previously performed work for the City of Blythe, in 2019 installing the playground equipment, fall protection and shade structure at Miller Park. That project was successfully 24 completed and accepted by the City. Therefore, staff determined Ortco, Inc. to be the responsive and responsible bidder. Due to continued supply chain issues, there is a twelve-week lead time on the playground equipment. Ortco, Inc. has been in contact with the vendor and will place the order as soon as the Notice of Award is issued. Once equipment is received, the contractor will have 60 days to complete the project. It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2022-034 A with Ortco, Inc. contingent upon all bonds and proper contract documents being fully executed to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and Interim City Manager, issue a purchase order to Ortco, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $146,944.60, authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies, project inspection and engineering services and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000 and establish a project budget not to exceed $161,944.60.

Vice Mayor DeConinck asked how far out we were. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it's the hope to have the project delivered in first quarter of 2023. There is a second component of this project which is the shade structure. It was budgeted with CDBG funding. We are working on those bid documents. We hope to coordinate both and have them installed together to deliver a complete project.

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

ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT:

Vice Mayor DeConinck complemented everyone involved with Homecoming. There were a lot of people in the parade, and the next day CR&R must have been out with the street sweeper as the streets were clean.

Councilman Rodriguez stated Natalie Lough, a Candidate for Judge is here this evening.

Natalie Lough, Deputy DA with Riverside County is running for Superior Court Judge, seat number four. I will be on your ballot in November. My goal is to enforce laws as written, not as I wish it were written and to put public safety first. That is why I am running.

Councilman Burton stated Homecoming was awesome. Congratulations to the Jackets for that victory. They put on a show, and it was great to have a win on Homecoming.

Vit BrineD, Ra, there as ire at operation in you to control or he parole, Homecoming is a holiday.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Debra Powels of 413 W. Hobsonway stated she is a candidate running for City Council. I thank everybody for their support. I was told that Vice Mayor DeConinck is a great mentor and I look forward, if I am able to be in your company working with you. 25 ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:27pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
26 Minutes of the Blythe City Council
Special Meeting
October 20, 2022
The October 20, 2022 Special meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 2:30pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor Reynolds. Also in attendance were Council Members Rodriguez and Halby. Vice Mayor DeConinck was excused from the meeting. Councilman Burton was absent. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reynolds.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Rodriguez.

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.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Water Supply Line for Golf Course Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated there is a lot of background information in the staff report as to how we got here. There is a lot of history. The original course was on W. Hobsonway. It became unstable when Interstate 10 was developed, and the City quickly looked for new land. The City requested proposals and at least two were received. The City ultimately went with the proposal submitted by the Mesa Ranch group to locate the golf course where it is today. The land was donated and from there the City hired a professional Architect to design a championship golf course. The golf course opened in 1968 and has been in operation since. The City operated the course until 2010. The City maintained the course. The Pro Shop and cart rentals were contracted out. The last Golf Pro was Willie Getchell. At that time, the Golf Course fund had operated in a deficit position for a number of years. Past city management workshopped ways to fix the issues, but the position did not change. When David Lane was hired as City Manager, he was tasked with making cuts to balance the budget as well as making steps to eradicate a $3.4 million General Fund Deficit. At that time, they formed a golf committee to look at options. The City Council released an RFP for management and lease options. Nine proposals were received, eight from management companies and one from BNB Golf management which was a lease. The Council granted BNB the lease. They believed it was the best option for the City as it stopped the bleeding. The City would have had to pay a management company to maintain the course and the City didn't believe that was the way to get out of the hole. In 2010 the City and BNB entered into the lease 27 we have today. It was amended in 2011 to extend the term, and the agreement is in place until 2025. The Lease requires BNB to operate the course and restaurant as well as pay for utility expense, property taxes and maintenance. A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by David Bayles one of the principles of BNB Golf Management. There is an issue with the water supply line that brings water to the course. The pro shop and restaurant are on City water but the golf course is irrigated with water from A Canal. Originally, the top half of the course was irrigated by a well which was later decommissioned. The bottom half has always been irrigated with water from A Canal from this water supply line. In 2011 BNB decommissioned the well and ran a new pipe from the lake on the top to the lake on the bottom. Now the entire course is irrigated by water from A Canal. In looking at this issue and that agreement we were treating it no different than a main line break for a customer on City water. If there was a break in the line running up to the course to the pro shop, that would be considered a main line break and the City's responsibly.

Anything past that point and on the golf course would be the responsibility of BNB. In our opinion, the agreement does not require them to make improvements to the supply itself. Issues with the irrigation system would be their responsibility. From what we can tell, the pipe was installed in the late 60's, probably by the City. As mentioned, the land was donated by Mesa Ranch. Once the design was under way, more land was needed to build a championship course.

They then acquired additional land from the DeMeyer family which came with the access to A Canal. In notes dated in the late 60's, there was a discussion about whether the City was going to put in a ditch or an irrigation line which is why I believe the City installed the pipe to supply irrigation water to the golf course. The pipe has been leaking for several years. It hasn't been an issue as it was leaking into a field. However, the field is now owned by Red River Farms and they would like to build a concrete ditch. They believe our leak will undermine that and have asked the City to fix the pipe. I met with Dave Bayles and Michael Mullion of Red River Farms and discussed running a new line from A Canal to the golf course. It's about 1,000 feet of 24" pipe. They estimate it to cost about $125,000. As the Mullions would like to install their ditch at the first of the year to have cotton planted in March, time is of the essence. Originally, I was going to going to bring this to the November meeting, but I felt it would be best to get direction now to have it under construction by the first of the year. I had originally told Mr. Bayles this would be discussed in November. In a subsequent email I told him I would call a special meeting. He didn't realize that meeting wad today until the agenda was posted and he was unable to be here. Mr. Bayles, as an A licensed contractor prepared the plans for the project along with the scope of work and contractor requirements for the RFP in an effort to move this along. We will install a new line next to the existing line. The existing line will be buried in the ground.

This was not an expected expense. There may be an avenue for funding through CIF. I can reach out and start that process if directed. If we are not successful with CIF funding the other option would be to allocate General Fund surplus to the project. Today I am looking for direction.

Would you like to release the RFP, approach CIF about funding and if funding is not available, what other options would you like me to explore? Once the bids are received, I would come back to Council, probably in December, for award of the contact. By then we should know if we are successful with CIF.

Councilman Rodriguez asked staff to reach out to County EDA for any economic development funding sources that may be available.
28 Mayor Reynolds asked if the line could run down the access road. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the design is a straight shot from the canal to the lift station. Its gravity fed, there is no pressure. You open the line, and the water flows through to the supply lake. I think this is the most logical route. If you went around, there would be extra pipe and I am not sure if we would need additional engineering. I ran a Title Report as we are under the impression the City has an easement for the pipeline. If there isn't an easement, the Mullions are not opposed to putting one in place. They don't care that the pipe is there, they just don't want it leaking. The Mullions want to level the field 12 to 18 inches. This will expose the existing pipe so we will need to lower the new pipe. It will be buried 4 feet from top of pipe so there are no breaks from equipment vibration and another reason to put the easement in place.

Councilman Halby asked if lowering the pipe would affect the gravity fed line. Staff does not believe it will be an issue.

Public comment. Leslie Jessop-Watkins of 1250E. Hobsonway stated the proposed new supply line is a direct shot between A Canal and the lake on the lower half of the Golf Course. That is why they did not want to go around. If you look at the line due south, that is the separation of two fields. The concrete ditch is going to be in that same area to separate the two fields to irrigate both sides.

Councilman Rodriguez moved to direct staff to look at funding options for a new pipeline for the Golf Course and release an RFP. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halby with a unanimous aye vote.

ORAL REPORTS:

Chief Dale reported on the Law Enforcement National Night Out held at Todd Park on Tuesday night. The National Night Out is an annual event. It is typically in August, we but moved ours to October due to the heat and we seemed to get a better turnout. We had a lot of folks come out and enjoy the displays hosted by area law enforcement. We demonstrated our new unmanned aircraft system.

Chief Building Official Brown gave an update on the City's demolition projects. Cottonwood was completed. The recycling was very heavy, this means there was a landfill diversion which is great for the City. R&L Watkins did a fantastic job. The notice to proceed was issued for 241 S. 5th street to R&L Watkins. 241 S. 5" street is one of the Fernandez properties we have been working on for a long time. Its one of the properties that did not sell. There are four others that did sell, and we are working on that though the City Attorney's office and Code Enforcement.

Councilman Halby asked for an update on the burned restaurant in East Blythe. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated there are a number of steps to be taken. We have issued 6 citations and are now able to hold an office conference with the City Attorney and property owner. At the conference the City Attorney will try to light a fire under the property owner to either clean it up or the City will need an abatement warrant to clean it up. The costs of which would be a lien on the property.

MEMBER COMMENT: None
29 PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 2:53pm.

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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8:07:08AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2203-028 COM-ADD 545 EAST HOBSONWAY US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGE 500,000.00 17,671.14 12,671.14 10/17/2022 845164001 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
3016/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Convert Hotel to Apartments Total for: COM-ADD 500,000.00 17,671.14 12,671.14
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2201-013 COMM 2473 FLORENCE BOULEVARD HOBSONWAY MANAGEMENT 900,000.00 33,621.06 33,621.06 10/4/2022 824191001 BURROW CONSTRUCTION
4/162022 ISSUED Permit Name HOLD FOR CEQA COMPLETION
Total for: COMM 900,000.00 33,621.06 33,621.06
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-005 DEMO-INT 1455 WEST HOBSONWAY KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET F 50,000.00 93.00 93.00 10/7/2022 836180022 STAN DUNCAN
107/2022 ISSUED Permit Name & Repair Landscape Irrigation Total for: DEMO-INT 50,000.00 93.00 93.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-022 921 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE BRENDA JO HASLER 3,500.00 145.00 145.00 10/28/2022 839053001 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
10/23/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Replace with solar ready service B2210-021 ELEC 2204 RIVIERA DRIVE JIM & LEAH SARGENT 450.00 145.00 145.00 10/28/2022 875270011 OWNER
10/232222 ISSUED Permit Name PANEL UPGRADE
B2210-003 ELEC 1354 EAST FOURTEENTH AVER BERMEJO & ESTRADA 700.00 145.00 145.00 10/7/2022 869160063 ELECTRO
2022/2022 ISSUED Permit Name
B2208-020 ELEC 440 NORTH NINTH STREET STEVEN & LINDSAY HECKLER 19,000.00 489.31 489.31 10/26/2022 SOLAR 851032022 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERV
802302222 ISSUED Permit Name Solar w/(E) Solar
B2209-025 ELEC 361 SOUTH FOURTH STREET CAROLYN GOFF 34,000.00 442.27 442.27 10/12/2022 SOLAR 848163007 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
31272022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & SERVICE PANEL
B2208-042 ELEC 4701 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVI MICHAEL & KYM MILLER 40,910.00 371.72 371.72 10/13/2022 SOLAR 833340011 FREEVOLT USA INC
8/23/2022 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
9/19/2022
Total for: ELEC 98,560.00 1,738.30 1,738.30
PERM133
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8:07:08AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-015 EXCAV 247 NORTH SOLANO AVENUE CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 604.00 604.00 10/19/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
0/7/202 ISSUED Permit Name WO #PSR 3804161
0/17/202
B2210-014 EXCAV 247 NORTH SOLANO AVENUE CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 604.00 604.00 10/19/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
9026172222 ISSUED Permit Name WO#ASR 3790209
B2210-013 EXCAV 1415 WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 604.00 604.00 10/19/2022 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
9/26/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WO#50153-5315221
10/14/2022
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 1,812.00 1,812.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-034 FENCE 378 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE JAYSON LUSK 1,500.00 121.50 121.50 10/25/2022 WROUGHT IRON 845040035 OWNER
10/24/2022 ISSUED Permit Name WROUGHT IRON, T
Total for: FENCE 1,500.00 121.50 121.50
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-004 MECH 453 NORTH THIRD STREET ELAM ET AL 1,500.00 145.00 145.00 10/7/2022 845063013 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
1817/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Whole House Fan
B2210-008 MECH 2200 EAST DONLON STREET #. DOUBLE TOV LLC 3,000.00 145.00 145.00 10/13/2022 857210021 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACT
10/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 3.5 ton split system
Total for: MECH 4,500.00 290.00 290.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-038 OTHER 503 NORTH FIFTH STREET RONALD & TRACI GEORGE 1,500.00 426.65 426.65 10/25/2022 842123010 NONE
10/23/2022 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALL FIREPLACE
B2210-001 OTHER 900 WEST RICE STREET SOUTH O LLC C/O NEIL PUJAR 200.00 80.00 80.00 10/3/2022 836122062 OWNER
10/3/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 50 SQFT ROOF REPATR-FIRE DAMAGE B2109-039 OTHER 550 WEST DONLON STREET GREENS INVESTMENT 1 75,000.00 3,683.59 3,683.59 10/17/2022 848100023 GP BUILDERS INC
/23/202 ISSUED Permit Name
12/9/202
B2210-029 OTHER 481 SEVILLE LANE ANTONIO GONZALEZ 4,800.00 139.18 139.18 10/21/2022 839066003 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
10212022 FINALED Permit Name Patio & Stucco Repair
PERM133
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8:07:08AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
B2202-029 OTHER 380 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE CAPT JACOB E BAKER POST 25 25,000.00 927.20 927.20 10/31/2022 845040033 ALAMON TELCO INC
2/28/2022 ISSUED Permit Name TOWER MODIFICATION
B2210-009 OTHER 415 NORTH ACACIA STREET JESUS M MARTINEZ 1,000.00 94.00 94.00 10/13/2022 851141007 OWNER
10/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name DEMO POOL
B2210-027 OTHER 237 NORTH ACACIA STREET DOROTHY & RICHARD SAIN 1,500.00 93.00 93.00 10/21/2022 851072013 LUSK PLUMBING
10/27/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Demo Burned Storage Structure, Total for: OTHER 109,000.00 5,443.62 5,443.62
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-032 PLUMB 2279 MCKINLEY DRIVE ANGUS & JONETTE SMITH 2,000.00 145.00 145.00 10/21/2022 SEWER 824193011 OWNER
10/212022 FINALED Permit Name Connect to City Sewer
B2210-002 PLUMB 1144 EAST ELEVENTH AVENU MCDOWELL & COLLUM ET AL 15,500.00 195.00 195.00 10/4/2022 SEPTIC 857030016 CRECELIUS INC
2074/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Septic Tank Replacement
B2210-025 PLUMB. 3410 NORTH ARROWHEAD BO BRUCE & SUSAN DAVIDSON 500.00 145.00 145.00 10/20/2022 GAS 821232013 OWNER
10/20/2022 FINALED Permit Name METER FOR EXTERIOR BBQAREA Total for: PLUMB 18,000.00 485.00 485.00
Permit No./Issued
Anplied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-043 REMOVE-R 248 EAST BARNARD STREET PALO VERDE HEALTH CARE D 75,000.00 93.00 93.00 10/27/2022 845142020 DEMO UNLIMITED INC
10272022 ISSUED Permit Name Demolish House
B2210-026 REMOVE-R 241 SOUTH FIFTH STREET JOSE & MARIA FERNANDEZ 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 10/20/2022 848092014 R& L WATKINS INC
10/20/2022 FINALED Permit Name Per Abatement Warrant
B2210-007 REMOVE-R 251 NORTH ARROWHEAD BOL CHASSAN PROPERTIES 6,000.00 93.00 93.00 10/11/2022 824160006 OWNER
10/1/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Demolish House
Total for: REMOVE-R 121,000.00 186.00 186.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-033 RERF 1050 EAST TENTH AVENUE CAROL M DUVALL 13,000.00 278.73 278.73 10/25/2022 OVER EXIST 857020001 SCOTT CRANE ROOFING
10/242022 ISSUED Permit Name OE-3200 SQFT
B2210-045 RERF 483 NORTH FIRST STREET HALBY ET AL 12,000.00 261.29 261.29 10/27/2022 OVER EXIST 845061012 MS CONSTRUCTION
10/2/2022 ISSUED Permit Name OVER EXISTING & PAINT
PERM133
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8:07:08AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
Total for: RERF 25,000.00 540.02 540.02
Permit No./Issued
Applied/ Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RIVCOUNTY 14450 ARROWHEAD BOULEVA FAITH ROBINSON 2,500.00' 294.40 294.40 866060011 MS CONSTRUCTION
3/26/2022 Permit Name ELECTRICAL & STUCCO REPAIR
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 2,500.00 294.40 294.40
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 4801 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVE LADDIE & CATHLEEN BLAZEK 3,705.79 3,705.79 10/26/2022 833350007
305472022 Permit Name Rebuild After Fire
Total for: SFR 179,434.50 3,705.79 3,705.79
32 Permits Issued from 10/1/2022 Thru 10/31/2022 Total Valuation: $2,009,494.50 Total Fees: $66,001.83
Total Fees Paid: $61,001.83
11/4/2022 City of Blythe
8:10:40AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 10/1/2022 thra 10/31/2022
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG 3
DEBRIS 1 l
DUMPING 1
WATER 3
WEED 2
ZONING 2
Total Cases Opened: 12
Cases closed: 15
Remaining active cases: 509
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8:12:48AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
CEQA2210-002 CUP CHILD DEVEL CENTER RECIEVED
PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE D 10/18/2022
141 SOUTH SECOND STREET
Comments:

CUP2210-001 CUP CHILD DEVEL CENTER RECIEVED
PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE D 10/17/2022
141 SOUTH SECOND STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022: 2 11/4/2022 City of Blythe Page 4
8:12:48AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
CEQA2210-001 CEQA, AKA: Trina Lopez Project IN PROGRESS FRANK & ANGELICA GANDARA 10/4/2022
2161 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

SP2210-001 SITE PLAN RECIEVED
INTISAR K CHAMOUN 10/20/2022
301 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET
Comments:

TUP2210-001 TUP WAITING ON PAYMENT HOLD
OSBORNE & ANDERSON OSBORNE 10/26/2022
134 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022: 3 35 11/4/2022 City of Blythe Page 1
8:12:48AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
PLANNER NAME: EMILIA NORIEGA
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2210-001 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 10/3/2022
7th Street & Barnard 10/3/2022
Comments:

G2210-002 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON CROSS WALK CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 10/3/2022
7th Street & Barnard 10/3/2022
Comments:

G2210-003 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON CROSS WALK CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 10/3/2022
234 NORTH 3RD STREET 10/3/2022
Comments:

G2210-004 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 10/3/2022
234 NORTH 3RD STREET 10/3/2022
Comments:

G2210-005 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 10/4/2022
920 EAST NEVADA STREET 10/4/2022
Comments:

G2210-006 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
SAC HEALTH SYSTEM 10/7/2022
500 NORTH BROADWAY 10/7/2022
Comments:

G2210-007 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON BUILDING CLOSED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST 10/7/2022
941 EAST HOBSONWAY 10/7/2022
Comments:

G2210-008 GRAFFITI Graffit in bathroom HOLD
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/11/2022
500 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD 10/11/2022
Comments:

G2210-009 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON SIGN CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/11/2022
721 EAST CHANSLOR WAY 10/11/2022
Comments:

PRO115 CRSYSTEMS
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
G2210-010 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/26/2622
202 CONER OF MAIN ST & W MURPHY 10/26/2022
Comments:

G2210-011 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/27/2022
286 N CARLTON AVE 10/27/2022
Comments:

G2210-012 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/28/2022
243 S 3RD ST 10/28/2022
Comments:

G2210-013 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/31/2022
390 N WILLOW ST 10/31/2022
Comments:

G2210-014 GRAFFITI GRAFFITI ON STOP SIGN CLOSED
CITY OF BLYTHE 10/31/2022
390 N WILLOW ST 10/31/2022
Comments:

Total Projects for EMILIA NORIEGA For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022: 14 11/4/2022 LIty or siyine rage 1
8:08:08AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2210-001 10/3/2022 FINALED 1300 BLOCK OF LEWIS ROAD LEON JACKSON 869160040 ZARA & MAMIE SIMS
Description:

BP2210-002 10/11/2022 BURNPERMIT FINALED 100 BLOCK SOUTH INTAKE BOULEVRICHARD E HOOVER Permit Name 854090014 CHURCHILL SECURITY INV
Description:
2 Permit Applications from 10/1/2022 Thru 10/31/2022
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8:08:23AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 10/1/2022 thru 10/31/2022
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2210-001 10/18/2022 BUSINESSLICENS: FINALED 611 WEST HOBSONWAY ALYSSA NAILS Permit Name 845100012 ALVARO & GLORIA SALDANA
Description:

L.2210-002 10/31/2022 BUSINESSLICENS: APPLIED 201 EAST HOBSONWAY debra hill Permit Name business license inspection 845152010 HOLT GROUPR P PARTN Description:
2 Permit Applications from 10/1/2022 Thru 10/31/2022

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
October 2022
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 46
Structure 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 11
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 3
Other 3
Total # of Incidents 64
Activity
Drills 4
Total Activities 4
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
38 BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
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POLICE
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
October 2022
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms 16
Trespassing 7
Prowlers 0
Public Intoxication 5
Alarm 53
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 9
AVA Vehicles Tows 1
Vehicle Red Tags 5
Documented Police Reports 208
Total Incidents 1635
39 BL

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

Homeless Detail: October Total from start
of Program
People contacted. 68 729
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources. 7 54 Elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 8 50 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to mental health. 8 23 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions. 9
Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab._ 39
People sent to rehab. 0 6
People picked up by a family member and taken home. 8
Out of town.
3 25
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations._ 29 231 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 10 122 Minor violations.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

DELISHER
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Assistant City Manager Promotion
PRESENTED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

I. Approve the promotion of Mallory Crecelius from the position of Deputy Administrative Services Director to the position of Assistant City Manager, and authorize the City Attorney and Finance Director to take any steps necessary to memorialize the promotion.

2. Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment Number One to the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement between the City and Mallory Crecelius.

3. Adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-035 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT

CLASSIFICATIONS
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND: Mallory Crecelius has served in the position of Interim City Manager since July 2017. Due to the financial condition of the City when Ms. Crecelius was appointed as Interim City Manager, the City did not conduct a recruitment for the permanent City Manager position. In November 2021, the City and Ms. Crecelius entered into an employment agreement memorializing the terms of Ms. Crecelius' appointment as Interim City Manager.

Prior to her appointment as the Interim City Manager, Ms. Crecelius served as the Deputy Administrative Services Director. Duties of the Deputy Administrative Services Director include serving as the City's Risk Manager, serving as the City's Personnel Manager, including organizing the noticing, testing and hiring or new employees, maintaining personnel files, processing payroll status changes, and processing workers' compensation claims, and other duties as assigned by the City Manager. In addition to her duties as the Interim City Manager, Ms. Crecelius has continued fulfilling the duties of the Deputy Administrative Services Director.

Ms. Crecelius has also assumed the duties of vacant and frozen Department Head positions. In 2018, Ms. Crecelius assumed the duties of the City Planner and oversight of the Planning Department and continues to fulfill those duties. Ms. Crecelius has also fulfilled the duties of the Public Works Director and overseen the Public Works Department since December 2020.

She also implemented the commercial cannabis application process, oversees the City's commercial cannabis program and processes commercial cannabis business applications. Since the City's Economic Development Position has been vacant/unbudgeted for several years, Ms. 41 Crecelius also leads the City's economic development efforts on behalf of the Council, including, among other things, working directly with the City's consultant, Retail Strategies, to attract new retail development to the City.

STAFF REPORT: Ms. Crecelius works tirelessly to implement the goals and policies of the City Council, to serve the needs of the City and to improve the quality of life for Blythe residents.

As outlined above, Ms. Crecelius wears several hats, including her duties as the Interim City Manager, duties of the Deputy Administrative Services Director, duties of the City Planner, duties of the Public Services Director, and duties of the Economic Development Specialist, in addition to overseeing the commercial cannabis program and processing commercial cannabis business permit applications. When the City Council hires a permanent City Manager, Ms.

Crecelius would likely continue to fulfill the duties of the Deputy Administrative Services Director as well as several of the additional duties she has assumed during her tenure as the Interim City Manager, until such time as the City is able to fill positions.

In recognition of Ms. Crecelius' experience, skills, abilities, background and knowledge and of the additional duties and responsibilities Ms. Crecelius has assumed and will continue to fulfill in the future, the City Council has expressed a desire for Ms. Crecelius to be promoted to the Assistant City Manager position. Pursuant to Section 2.04.090 of the Blythe Municipal Code, it is generally the duty of the City Manager to appoint City employees. Since the City does not currently have a permanent City Manager, the City Council must approve the promotion.

Although the proposed action is to promote Ms. Crecelius to the Assistant City Manager position, Ms. Crecelius will continue to serve as the Interim City Manager until such time as the City Council hires a permanent City Manager. Because her Interim City Manager Employment Agreement references her Deputy Administrative Services Director position, an amendment is needed to reflect her Assistant City Manager position. Key terms of the proposed amendment to the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement include:
• Provides that, in the event the agreement is terminated for any reason, Ms. Crecelius will automatically return to the position of Assistant City Manager, and will solely be responsible for performing the duties of that position. • Provides that upon Ms. Crecelius' return to the position of Assistant City Manager, her compensation and benefits will be those to which she is entitled as the Assistant City Manager.
• Provides that upon Ms. Crecelius' reinstatement to the position of Assistant City Manager, she will be placed at the top step of the salary range for the Assistant City Manager.
• Provides that salary increases and certain benefits will be tied to the Management Unit, since the Assistant City Manager position is part of that unit.

In addition to the proposed amendment, staff is proposing to amend to the Salary Schedule for Management classifications to add five additional ranges and move the Assistant City Manager position from Range 79 to Range 85. The proposed updated Salary Schedule for Management classifications is included as Exhibit A to the resolution.

As noted above, Ms. Crecelius will continue to serve as the Interim City Manager until the City Council elects to hire a permanent City Manager. She will continue to receive compensation and benefits in accordance with the Interim City Manager Employment 42 Agreement while she serves as the City Manager. She will only receive the compensation and benefits of the Assistant City Manager position at such time as she is reinstated to that position.

ATTACHMENTS:

Amendment One to Interim City Manager Employment Agreement

2. Resolution No. 2022-035
43 Agreement No. 2022-038 A

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE
TO

CITY OF BLYTHE

INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CITY OF BLYTHE INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into this WHEREAS, City and Employee entered into an Interim City Manager Employment Agreement on November 9, 2021 (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.0 of the Agreement, if the Agreement is terminated for any reason, Employee will automatically return to the position of Deputy Administrative Services Director; and
WHEREAS, based on Employee's experience, skills, abilities, background and knowledge and assumption of additional duties and responsibilities, the City Council has promoted Employee from the position of Deputy Administrative Services Director to the position of Assistant City Manager; and
WHEREAS, City and Employee desire to amend the Agreement to reflect that upon termination of the Agreement for any reason, Employee will return to the position of Assistant City Manager and be entitled to the compensation and benefits of that position; and WHEREAS, because the Assistant City Manager position is part of the Management Unit, City and Employee further desire to amend the Agreement to reflect that certain of Employee's benefits of employment will be based on benefits provided to Management Unit employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, City and Employee agree as follows:

Section 3.0 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

3.0. REINSTATEMENT AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Reinstatement. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason, Employee shall automatically return to the position of Assistant City Manager.

Upon her reinstatement to the position of Assistant City Manager for any reason, Employee shall no longer be responsible for the duties and responsibilities of the office of City Manager, which shall be assigned to someone else. Employee shall thereafter be solely responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities of the office of Assistant City Manager.
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Compensation Upon Reinstatement. In the event that Employee returns to the position of Assistant City Manager, for any reason under this Agreement, Employee's compensation and benefits shall return to the compensation and benefits to which she is entitled as the Assistant City Manager, subject to any step or other increases she would have otherwise been entitled to had she remained in the position of Assistant City Manager from the date of her promotion to such position. City and Employee acknowledge and agree that Employee shall be placed in the top step of the salary range for the Assistant City Manager position in the event she returns to such position. Any compensation and benefits Employee may have received solely as a result of her serving as Interim City Manager shall terminate upon her leaving that office.

3.3. No Limitation of Council Authority. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City Council's ability to eliminate, modify, or create job positions.

Section 4.2 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

4.2. Salary Increase. Effective on July 1, 2022 and on each July 1 thereafter while this Agreement remains in effect, City agrees to provide Employee a cost of living salary increase in the amount of two and one-half percent (2.5%) or in an amount equal to the cost of living increase provided to Management Unit employees, whichever increase is greater.

Section 4.3 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

4.3. Management Unit Employment Benefits. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Employee shall be entitled to the benefits, including retirement benefits, provided to the City's Management Unit, as set forth in the City's current Memorandum of Understanding with said unit, and any future amendments or addendums to such Memorandum of Understanding. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the provisions of said Memorandum of Understanding and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.

City and Employee acknowledge and agree that Employee will continue to receive er Interim City Manager compensation as set forth in the Agreement, and not the capacity as Interim City Manager.

All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the Agreement not in conflict with this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the date and year first above written.

CITY OF BLYTHE
Dale Reynolds
Mayor

EMPLOYEE
Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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46 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-035

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE

FOR MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
scales neEra, he cry coump ages, autority real, lasty and design salary WHEREAS, the City Council approved the City of Blythe Salary Schedule on June 14 022 through the adoption of Resolution No. 2022-012; an WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Salary Schedule for Management classifications.

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

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
2022 through the adopion of Rescion No. 02-012 is hereby repetied and red ced win 14, Salary Schedule for Management classifications set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the book of original resolutions and it shall become effective immediately.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
47 EXHIBIT A

SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
48 MANAGEMENT

REGULAR COMPENSATION
For employees in this "Unit", the following salary rates shall apply beginning November 8, 2022.

CLASSIFICATION RANGE
City Manager Contract
Assistant City Manager 85
Director of Finance Contract
Planning Director 75
Contract
77 Director of Public Works Contract
Assistant Public Works Director 72
City Engineer / Project and Contract Coordinator 72
Golf Course and Parks Superintendent 71
Recreation Director 65
Police Captain 56 ** Swom
49 SALARY SCHEDULE BY RANGE
MANAGEMENT - RANGES 65-85
EFFECTIVE - November 8, 2022
TIER I
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP Z STEP 8

29.58 30.32 31.08 31.86 32.66 33.47 34.31 35.17

30.32 31.08 31.86 32.66 33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05

31.08 31.86 32.66 33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94

31.86 32.66 33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87

32.66 33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82

33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79

34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78

35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80

36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85

36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92

37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02

38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15

39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29

40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47

41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69

42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93

43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20

45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51

46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85

47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22

48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63
S56 44.62 46.87 49.24 51.68 54.29 57.00 59.84 #Sworn
STEP 9 STEP 11 STEP 12 STEP 13 STEP 14 STEP 15 STEP 16

36.05 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85

36.94 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92

37.87 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02

38.82 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15

39.79 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29

40.78 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47

41.80 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69

42.85 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93

43.92 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20

45.02 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51

46.15 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85

47.29 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22

48.47 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63

49.69 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06

50.93 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54

52.20 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05

53.51 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60

54.85 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19

56.22 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82

57.63 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49

59.06 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20
50 SALARY SCHEDULE BY RANGE
MANAGEMENT - RANGES 65-85
EFFECTIVE - November 8, 2022
TIER I
RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 65 2,366.52 2,425.56 2,486.24 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 66 2,425.56 2,486.24 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 67 2,486.24 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 68 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 69 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 70 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 71 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 72 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 73 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3, 105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 74 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.7 75 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 601 4 76 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 77 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 78 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 79 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 80 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 81 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 82 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 83 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 84 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 85 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 RANGE STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 STEP 13 STEP 14 STEP 15 STEP 16 65 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 66 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 67 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 68 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 69 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 70 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 71 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 72 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 73 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 74 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 75 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 76 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 77 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 79 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 80 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 81 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 82 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 83 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 84 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 85 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 51 PUBLIC

HEARING
52 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe * CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SILISHED
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption - Lester Fitness Center Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 infill development categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for the Lester Fitness Center Project located at 475 W. Hobsonway in Blythe with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Dean Lester proposes development of a new 9,600 square-foot single-story gymnasium fitness center building on two vacant parcels totaling 0.37 acres located at 475 W.

Hobsonway. The site is legally described as APNs 845-112-026 and 845-112-027. The project includes 20 on-site parking spaces and 4,413 square feet of landscaping around the perimeter of the site. The on-site landscaping includes artificial turf on the north side of the building for outdoor fitness center use. Access to the site will be from one driveway on Hobsonway and one driveway in the alley on the northside of the project. A new sidewalk is proposed to be installed along Ash Street.

The current zoning and General Plan designation is General Commercial (C-G) which allows for the development of recreational/fitness facilities. The project is level with little vegetation. Surrounding land uses include a variety of commercial uses. Grading and construction are expected to take eight to twelve months.

STAFF REPORT: As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The Categorical Exemption report describes the proposed project and assesses each of the criteria required to qualify for the Class 32 categorical exemption.

The City's General Plan and land use and zoning classification on the project site is General Commercial (C-G), which allows for the operation of a wide variety of retail businesses, including a commercial fitness center.
(b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.

The project site is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a 0.37-acre property north of Hobsonway and east of N. Ash Street. Surrounding land uses include Halby's Clothing Store, Goodyear Tire, the American Legion and Nails and Hair. (c) The site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.

The site and surrounding lands have been in urban use for decades, including primarily commercial development and transportation corridors. The site is currently vacant, but is surrounded by urban buildings, roadways and is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge or protected lands. Plant and wildlife species expected to occur are those accustomed to an urbanized environment. The project site does not have habitat values to support any sensitive species.
(d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water supply.

The project is in an area of the City with multiple commercial services for residents. The project related trips will generate low volume traffic on roadway segments within the City that operate well below capacity. The fitness center does not require the use of any noise generating equipment. Air emissions for the project is very low, limited mainly to emissions associated with employee and customer vehicle trips to and from the site. Potable water will be supplied by the City with discharge to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

The City's water and sewer lines extend to the property, and connection to these lines will be made subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.

The proposed project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The location of the project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the project will not result in any significant impacts that may otherwise occur in a sensitive environmental area. The cumulative impact of this project, and the approval of other projects like it in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact.

The project is not located along any state designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. Staff does not expect any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval and construction of this project.
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Section 15332, mi se priet is categorically exempt from CERA under CERA Guidelines The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Exemption
Project Site Map and Site Plan
55 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 N. Broadway
Riverside, CA 92507 Blythe, CA 92225
(951) 486-7000 Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager and City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: Lester Fitness Center Project
Project Location:
475 W. Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225
The project site is located at the northeast corner of Hobsonway and N. Ash Street ¼ mile north of Interstate 10 in the City of Blythe; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 845-112-26 & 27 NE 4 of the SW ¼, Section 32, T 6 S, R 23 E, SBB&M, USGS Blythe Quadrangle, 7.5-minute Series : 33°36'38.12" N Latitude, 114º36'06.47 W Longitude (approximate center of site) Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

Development of a new 9,600 square-foot (SF) single-story gymnasium fitness center building on two parcels totaling 0.37 acre. The project includes 20 on-site parking spaces (one ADA designated space) and 4,413 SF of landscaping around the perimeter of the site. The landscaping will include artificial turf on the north side of the building for outdoor fitness center use. Access to the site will be from a driveway on Hobsonway and a driveway in the alley on the north side of the project. The site is presently vacant and consists of two parcels that will be merged into a single parcel as part of project approval. Beneficiaries include the Applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council November 8, 2022
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe, Lead Agency Dean Lester, Applicant
Exempt Status:
• Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: In-fill Development Project, CEQA §15332 • Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project meets all five criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines 915332, with citation to Section 21083, Public Resources Code, and reference to Section 21084 Public Resources Code, and has no features or characteristics that would qualify as exceptions to the exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager / City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Lead Agency Signature: Date: November 9, 2022
Date received for filing at County Clerk: November 9, 2022 2022 CEQA Guidelines Appendices, Appendix E: Notice of Exemption 56 Figure 2: Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
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MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption - Edelweiss Farms, LLC K-Mart Building Conversion Commercial Cannabis Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 infill development categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for the Edelweiss Sustainable Farms, LLC K-Mart Building Conversion Commercial Cannabis Project located at 1255 W. Hobsonway in Blythe with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Patrick Kelly, representing Edelweiss Sustainable Farms, LLC proposes to modify an existing building to a multiple use venue that supports cannabis cultivation, processing and distribution. The applicant intends to produce high-grade flower for wholesale distribution to manufactures and dispensaries serving medical and recreational marijuana markets in California.

The project site is located north of Hobsonway and east of the Palo Verde Irrigation District's C Canal in the western part of the City of Blythe. The site is more specifically described as APN 836- 180-022. The project includes the conversion of an existing building that previously operated as a K- Mart department store.

The Applicant plans to renovate 94,000 square feet within the existing building to support the growing of a total of 32,633 square feet of flowering plants concurrently. The project is proposed in two phases. Phase I will modify the southern portion of the existing building to create six grow rooms, four dry rooms and room for storage, packing, trimming, cloning, and shipping/receiving.

Phase II will develop the northern portion of the building to create three grow rooms and two dry rooms.

The current zoning and General Plan designation is General Commercial (C-G) which allows for the development of commercial cannabis facilities. The project is level with little vegetation.

Surrounding land uses include a variety of commercial uses.

STAFF REPORT: As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to 59 CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The Categorical Exemption report describes the proposed project and assesses each of the criteria required to qualify for the Class 32 categorical exemption.

The City's General Plan and land use and zoning classification on the project site is General Commercial (C-G), which allows for the operation of commercial cannabis businesses including indoor cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and dispensaries. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.

The project site is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a project site of 4.33 acres on the north side of Interstate 10, north of Hobsonway and west of Lovekin Boulevard.

Surrounding land uses include a variety of commercial uses to the north and southeast and vacant city lands to the west and southwest which are in agricultural use. The site was a former K-Mart store and has been an urban use since at least 1994. (c) The site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.

The existing commercial building and adjacent parking lot area is currently developed and has been in urban/commercial use for decades. The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation or management plan.
(d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water supply.

The proposed reuse of the existing commercial building and parking lot will not have significant impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. The project is expected to generate low volume traffic on Hobsonway and connector roadway segments within the City of Blythe that operate well below capacity and that do not experience any congestion under existing conditions. The project will generate less car and truck traffic than would be generated by the K-Mart or similar big box retail store. Indoor cultivation and manufacturing operations do not require the use of any high-level noise generating equipment and are inherently quite activities. Air emissions from the project are very low.

The Building is connected to the City's water and wastewater systems, and water use will include micro-sprinkler drip irrigation systems and potable water for staff. (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 60 The City's water and sewer lines extend to the property at present and have surplus capacity to serve the project.

Shetion 1e, the, propose project is categorically exempt from CERA under CERA Guidelines The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Exemption

2. Proiect Site Map and Site Plan
61 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
Riverside, CA 92507 Attn: Mallory Crecelius
(951) 486-7000 Interim City Manager and City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: Edelweiss K-Mart Building Conversion Commercial Cannabis Project Project Location: 1255 West Hobsonway, City of Blythe, CA 92225; APNs 824-194-009 and -010 GIS Grid Coordinates: N. Latitude: 33° 36' 39.78"; W. Longitude: 114° 36' 49.01" Public Land Survey: NW ¼ of NE ¼, Section 31, T. 6 S., R. 23 E., SBB&M Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

The Applicant proposes to repurpose and retrofit an existing 94,000 square-foot commercial building that was a former K-Mart store to develop a commercial cannabis operation including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and a dispensary (if available). The proposed project requires Site Plan and Building and Safety approvals from the City. The project site is zoned C-G (General Commercial) which allows for commercial cannabis businesses. Beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council November 8, 2022
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe, Lead Agency Patrick Kelly, Edelweiss Sustainable Farms, LLC
Applicant
Exempt Status:
• Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
] Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: In-fill Development Project, CEQA §15332 | Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project meets all five criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines §15332, with citation to Section 21083, Public Resources Code, and reference to Section 21084 Public Resources Code, and criteria specified by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and has no features or characteristics that would qualify as exceptions to the exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager / City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Lead Agency Signature: Date: November 9, 2022
Date received for filing at County Clerk:
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Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption - Cohen Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 infill development categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for the Cohen Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Project at 2161 W. Hobsonway in Blythe with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Justin Cohen proposes to develop a commercial cannabis facility on a 1.42 acre parcel located at 2161 W. Hobsonway. The site is legally described as APNs 824-194-009 and 824- 194-010. The project site is level with an existing warehouse that will be expanded for the cannabis operation. A new parking lot with commercial entrance from Hobsonway will be installed along with new perimeter fencing and stormwater retention basin. Development would include the construction of an addition to the existing single-story warehouse to total 14,725 square-feet.

The current zoning and General Plan designation is General Commercial (C-G) which allows for the development of commercial cannabis facilities. The project site is level with little vegetation.

Surrounding land uses include a single-family residence to the north, Ace Towing and Recovery Group to the west, residential properties to the south and farmed lands to the southwest and east.

Interstate 10 lies to the south of Hobsonway, and various commercial, residential and agricultural uses extend up and down Hobsonway.

STAFF REPORT: As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEOA Guidelines Section 15332. The Categorical Exemption report describes the proposed project and assesses each of the criteria required to qualify for the Class 32 categorical exemption.

Class 32 Consists of projects characterized as infill development meeting the conditions described in this section:
(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. 66 The City's General Plan and land use and zoning classification on the project site is General Commercial (C-G), which allows for the operation of commercial cannabis businesses. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.

The pride it is locate e, cy within the big a and orest 0 Det pin Boy on thi Surrounding land uses include a variety of commercial and residential development. Vacant city lands lie to the northeast and southwest, some of which are in agricultural use. (c) The site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.

The site has been previously developed and has been in urban/commercial use for decades.

The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation or management plan. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water supply.

The proposed expansion project is part of a small, indoor cultivation, processing and manufacturing and distribution operation. The project related trips will generate low volume traffic on roadway segments within the City that operate well below capacity and do not experience congestion under existing conditions. Commercial Cannabis operations do not require the use of any high-level noise generating equipment. Air emissions for the project is very low.
(e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

The City's water and sewer lines extend to the property at present and have surplus capacity to serve the project.

The proposed project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEOA Guidelines. The location of the project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the project will not result in any significant impacts that may otherwise occur in a sensitive environmental area. The cumulative impact of this project, and the approval of other projects like it in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact.

Therefore, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Exemption.

The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

Notice of Exemption

2. Project Site Map and Site Plan
68 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
Riverside, CA 92507 Attn: Mallory Crecelius
(951) 486-7000 Interim City Manager and City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: Cohen Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Project Project Location: 2161 W. Hobsonway, City of Blythe, CA 92225; APNs 824-194-009 and -010 GIS Grid Coordinates: N. Latitude: 33° 36' 37"; W. Longitude: 114° 37' 45.91" Public Land Survey: NE ¼, Section 36, T. 6 S., R. 23 E., SBB&M Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

The Applicant proposes to retrofit and expand an existing warehouse building to develop a commercial cannabis operation including cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution operations within a 14,725 square foot building. The proposed project requires Site Plan and Building and Safety approvals from the City. The project site is zoned C-G (General Commercial) which allows for commercial cannabis businesses.

Beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council November 8, 2022
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe, Lead Agency Justin Cohen, Applicant
Exempt Status:
• Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
X Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: In-fill Development Project, CEQA §15332 • Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager / City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Lead Agency Signature: - Date: November 9, 2022
Date received for filing at County Clerk:
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Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
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MEETING DATE: November 8, 2021
SUBJECT: 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the Public Hearing it is recommended Council:

1. Apply the $103,000 CDBG Allocation for 2023-2024 to the City's Home Enhancement Program in partnership with Riverside County HWS; and

2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the supplemental agreement with Riverside County Economic Development Agency for the allocation of the 2023-2024 CDBG Funds; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to reprogram funds as required.

FISCAL IMPACT: The City's CDBG funding allocation for 2023-24 is one hundred three thousand dollars (103,000).

BACKGROUND: The City of Blythe, as a member of the Riverside County Urban County designation, receives a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation each year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds are received, distributed, and monitored by the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA). The funds are distributed between the five supervisorial districts and those cooperating cities on the HUD "fair- share" formula which is based on population, extent of poverty and sub-standard housing Projects selected for funding must meet criteria established by HUD. From applications received the Council allocates the funds within the established guidelines.

Projects/activities eligible for funding include public facilities improvements; real property acquisition; public service (limited to 15% of total grant allocation); housing; capital equipment (fixed); and rehabilitation/preservation. For an activity or project to qualify it must meet one of the three national objectives: (1) principally benefit (at least 51%) low- and moderate-income persons; (2) aid in the prevention of slums or blight; or (3) meet community development needs having a particular urgency.

STAFF REPORT: The CDBG allocation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 is estimated to be $103,000‡. Of the $103,000, $15,450 (15%) is available to fund non-profit projects. It should be noted that EDA has set time limits for the expenditure of City project funds. Funds allocated during any given year must be expended within two years of award.

Pursuant to CDBG program guidelines, staff has: 1) advertised in a newspaper of general circulation for interested applicants; 2) posted the notice and CDBG application on the City's website and, 3) noticed this public hearing for allocation of CDBG funds.

Although the City typically receives applications from Harmony Kitchen and the Blythe Emergency Food Pantry, no CDBG Funding Applications were submitted by either party. The 72 City received one application for public service project from Focus First Counseling and Education, Inc. The applicants request $12,600 to fund a community garden to be constructed on vacant City property located at 430 W. Rice Street.

Permission for use of the City property has not been granted or requested of the City prior to staff receiving the CDBG application. The property is zoned R-M-L which is a residential zone.

In this zone, light plant cultivation is allowed for personal use. As a Community Garden would not be considered a personal use, Council would need to adopt an Ordinance Amendment to allow Community Gardens in the R-M-L zones. If adopted, the regulations would apply to all properties with this zone(s), not specifically to the property they wish to use. The Ordinance Amendment would need to include a definition for Community Garden, determine the zone(s) within the City this use would be permitted, and amend Table 17.08.010 of the BMC to include the applicable zones. Staff also recommends adopting regulations for Community Gardens, as this use is not currently permitted. Regulations could include hours of use, type of equipment and structures permitted and whether the sale of produce would be allowed. As this would be an amendment to the zoning code, a public hearing would be required prior to adoption.

As stated above, for an activity or project to qualify, it must meet one of three national objectives. The Community Garden would need to benefit at least 51% low- and moderate- income persons. As the community garden would be open to the public, our CDBG representatives at County HWS are concerned that the project could not meet this national objective. The applicants would be required to obtain documentation from those using the site which would include paycheck stubs and/or income tax returns to verify that they are low or moderate income. Failure to collect this information from at least 51% of the people using the garden could cause funds to be withheld or the project being cancelled. City staff would be tasked with reviewing the income certifications to determine if the funds were eligible to be reimbursed.

As there are a few administrative items that need to be addressed before the Community Garden may be established, staff recommends allocating the entire CDBG allocation to the City's project. The City is not required to fund a public service project. The only requirement is that if funded, the City cannot allocate more than 15% to a public service project. If Council is interested in moving forward with allowing community gardens in the City, it is recommended Council direct staff to move forward with the required Ordinance amendment to allow the use.

Staff would also need to prepare an agreement for the land use if the City Council authorizes use of City property for the Community Garden. Once the administrative items are complete, the applicants could apply other funding sources more in line with their project.

Over the past several years the City has expended CDBG funds in City parks. Past projects include restroom improvements in Miller, Appleby and Todd Parks, playground equipment in Miller Park and Appleby Parks, the Splash Pad in Todd Park, Community Center upgrades and improvements and installation of shade structures at Quechan Park. The City is currently working on project to place a shade structure over the new playground in Engevik Park and new shaded picnic areas at Miller Park with CDBG funding.

The 2023-2024 CDBG Funding Allocation is $103,000. As CDBG funding is typically used in City Parks, staff would like to implement a new program with this allocation to start a Home Enhancement Program with the help of Riverside County.

The program would provide exterior home improvements such as: roofs, doors, windows, and fencing. This program is in line with the goals of the City's Housing Element. The City has adequate housing stock; however, a number of the City's houses are considered blighted or sub- 73 standard. This program would help beautify neighbors and keep low-income persons in their homes. It may also decrease the number of vacant and abandoned homes due to them being in an unlivable condition and help the City meet the goals established in the Housing Element for hosing persons of low and moderate incomes.

The Home Enhancement funds are allocated one time per property. After the work is completed, the owner must remain in the home for 5 years, or the cost of the home enhancements would be repaid by the homeowner. A covenant is placed on the property to memorialize this agreement.

The improvements will be made to homes that are owned, not rented to low-income persons. The City would provide this program in cooperation with Riverside County. The County would work with city staff to identify potential properties. The County would conduct assessment and work with qualified homeowners. The County would hire local contractors to perform the work. There would be minimal City staff time involved in this program. With the current year's allocation and funding re-programmed from past projects, the City anticipates up to 5 homes could be rehabilitated through this project. All funds allocated to the City's Home Enhancement Program would be spent on property within the City of Blythe.

It is recommended Council direct staff to apply the $103,000 CDBG Allocation for 2023-2024 to he City's Home Enhancement Program in partnership with Riverside County HWS and submit he CDBG application for use of these funds on the Home Enhancement Progran ATTACHMENTS:

Focus First Counseling and Education Inc. CDBG Grant Application 74 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF Blythe, CA
2023- 2024 COOPERATING CITY ALLOCATION
l. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name: Focus First Counseling and Education, Inc.

Type of Organization: Non-Profit Organization L Faith Based Organization For-Profit Organization L Institution of Higher Education Cooperating City •
Address: P O Box 464
Cly: Blythe Zip Code: 92225-0464
Mailing Address: P O Box 464
City: Blythe Zip Code: 92225-0464
Telephone Number: _Fax Number:

Executive Director/City Staff: Jacqueline Fisher
Telephone Number:_ E-mail: [email protected] Program Manager: Jacqueline Fisher
[email protected]
Telephone Number: E-mail:

Grant Writer Amy Daniel
Address (If different from above):

Telephone Number: " E-mail:

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY (This is applicable only if you are a non-profit organization) Date Organization founded: 3/19/2018
3/19/2018
Date Organization incorporated as a non-profit organization (Attach Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws):
825118326
Federal identification number:
081176523
DUNS Number:

Organization Web Address: www.focusfirstcounseling.com
75 Does your Organization expend $750,000 or more a year in federal funds? YO orN D Number of paid staff: O
Number of volunteers: Y
Members/Board of Directors (Attach): See attached
Ill. PROJECT ACTIVITY
A. Name of Project: Blythe Community Produce Garden
B. Specific Location of Project
(Attach Project Map - include street address; if a street address has not been assigned provide APN) Street or APN:

City: Blythe - corner of Rice and Commercial Zip Code: 92225 C. CDBG Funds Requested: $12,600 (total amount for the project only) D. Where will the proposed activity occur (be specific as to the geographic boundaries)? If the project involves a new or existing facility, what is the proposed service/benefit area for the facility? E. In which City (ies)/Communities does the activity occur? City (ies): Blythe
Community (ies): Blythe
NOTE: HWS will make the final determination of the appropriate service area of all proposals.

F. If this project benefits residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other entitlement jurisdictions? (i.e., County district(s) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and/or 5'h, City of Palm Springs, City of Moreno Valley, City of Riverside, etc.) Not applicable
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G. Check ONLY the applicable category your application represents.

Public Service
• Homeless Activities
Real Property Acquisition (Must consult with EDA prior to submitting application) Housing
• Rehabilitation/Preservation (please provide picture of structure) • Public Facilities (construction)
• Infrastructure (i.e. Streets, Sewer, Sidewalk, etc.)
• Other: (provide description)
H. Respond to A & B only if this application is for a public service project. (a) Is this a NEW service provided by your agency? Yes No LI (b) If service is not new, will the existing public service activity level be substantially increased or improved?
IV. PROJECT NARRATIVE
A. Provide a detailed Project Description. The description should only address or discuss the specific activities, services, or project that is to be assisted with CDBG funds. If CDBG funds will assist the entire program or activity, then provide a description of the entire program or activity.

The proposed project to start up a community produce garden within the City of Blythe as a means to assist with needs of the community. The initial phase of establishing this garden will assist residents build essential life skills such as learning how to be self-sustainable with the ability to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home, healthy eating habits, low maintenance gardening, composting, organic farm to table style gardening, how to install drip irrigation for water conservation, low water usage gardening, raised garden bed gardening, small and large container gardening and types of produce grown in the desert. Once the garden is established, the outcome will assist in providing residents with healthy food grown onsite, ongoing education and therapeutic benefits in utilizing gardening as a way to decrease anxiety and stress, and increase healthy food supply. Any excess produce will be donated to the Harmony Kitchen and or Emergency Food Bank in Blythe. 2 77
B. Provide a detailed description of the proposed use of the CDBG funds only (e.g. construction design, purchase of specific equipment, rent, supplies, utilities, salaries, etc.):

The CDBG funds will assist in the purchase of the supplies, equipment, installation, utilities set up, education, training and community outreach that will be required to facilitate the start up, development, and operations of the community produce garden. The specific costs are included within the detailed budget document.

Supplies needed will be in the form of fencing materials and installation, supplies for raised garden beds to include lumber/blocks, screws, mesh cloth, plastic sheeting, drip irrigation water systems and installation, organic soils and mulch, different types of fruits, vegetables, and herbs (seeds and plants), composting systems, produce scale, purchase of or rental of gardening equipment and tools to include circular saw and blades, drill and bits, tape measurer, square, saw horses, staple gun and staples, tin snips, shovels, rakes, trowels, hoses, gloves, safety glasses, spading fork, and annual maintenance for those purchased and labor monies for experts to hold monthly trainings for community residents as part of the community outreach component.

C. What are the goals and objectives of the project, service, or activity? How will you measure and evaluate the success of the project to meet these goals and objectives (measures should be qualitative)?
The objectives of this project is to assist in building a sense of community with the commonality of providing home grown food, ongoing education and training for residents to be able to be self-sustainable while providing health benefits, including improved access to food, improved nutrition, increased physical activity and improved mental health.

The goals of this project is to involve at least 300 households within our community over the course of one year by providing seminars and education, food sharing, recipes, gardening tips and tricks, which will all be provided to the residents of Blythe at the site of the community garden; provide residents with one monthly seminar focusing on a different topic each month; access to the garden for up keep at least twice per week; and to provide at least 1,000 pounds of food to community residents. All seminars and food sharing dates will be monitored to measure community involvement and amount of food provided.

D. Please identify the project milestones using an Estimated Timeline for Project Implementation:

Once funding is received, monies will be used to install needed utilities through the City of Blythe for water and Southern California Edison for electricity, purchase supplies and materials, getting the fence installed while building the raised beds simultaneously to be installed within 60 days. Once installed, the drip irrigation system and composting systems will be installed within 30 days making the garden ready for planting within 90 days. Next phase will be to insert the plastic sheeting, soils, plants, seeds, etc. per the seasonal schedule with the first harvest expected within the next 60-90 days. During that time seminars will be held on every aspect to promote residents to start their own home gardens. 3 78
V. PROJECT BENEFIT
A. Indicate the number of people or households that will directly benefit from your proposal using CDBG funds: Note: This is based on the expected number of clients to be served if the County funds your project for the requested amount.

We project to involve at least 300 households within our community over the course of one year by providing seminars, on-going education, food sharing, recipes, gardening tips and tricks, and community involvement working towards common goals. This will all be provided to the residents of Blythe at the site of the community garden.

B. Indicate the number of unduplicated clients that will be served (An unduplicated client is counted only once, rio matter how many direct services the client receives during a funding year:

We estimate the number of unduplicated clients that will be served by this project to be around 350 based on the seminars offered and the food sharing we anticipate as we intend to focus several trainings to different local demographics which include various age ranges, potential for school field trips, service clubs, volunteer organizations, and all interested residents.

C. Length of proposed CDBG-funded activities or service (weeks, months, year):

The initial request for funding will allow us to start phase 1 of the project. The first phase will enable us to secure the site with the City, gain utility access via the City of Blythe for water resources and Southern California Edison for electricity. Once utilities are established, fencing the site, designing the phase 1 of the garden, and implementation of purchasing supplies and equipment will begin. We anticipate the project CDBG funded service to take approximately one year; however the project will not have an end date as the goal is to not only continue the project but to also have additional sites in the future.

D. Service will be provided to (check one or more):

Men • Seniors
Women ] Severely Disabled Adults
Children (Range of children's ages: 3-17 ] Migrant Farm Workers • Homeless (Number of beds at facility: ) | Families
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E. What methods will be used for community involvement to assure that all who might benefit from the project are provided an opportunity to participate?
This organization intends to work with the City of Blythe, Riverside County, service clubs, other non- profit organizations, local law enforcement agencies, the local Chamber of Commerce, CARES Team, the school district arid Palo Verde College, churches, Future Farmers of America and 4H clubs to assure the community is involved in the programs and services this project has to offer. The specific methods that will be used will be via social media outlets, the local newspaper and the Chamber of Commerce which both maintain a events calendar, posting flyers and utilize community bulletin boards.

We plan to initiate a steering committee for this project which will consist of youth interested in the project as well as other community members within our school district, college, volunteer and non-profit organizations and other members of the community, interested residents / property owners near the site will all be engaged to become actively involved in the implementation of this project.

F. What evidence is there of a long-term commitment to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended?
Blythe is a long standing, multi-generational community with many residents involved in farming and agriculture; however, residents continuously express the need and desire for locally grown fresh produce which we cannot get from our local farms. The farm to table experience is increasingly being requested by local residents after the one local farmers market Blythe had shut down several years ago. We intend to continue working with the local residents in need to locally grown organic produce to grow and harvest relationships as well as food.

VI. National Objective
All CDBG-funded activities must meet at least one of the following National Objectives of the CBG program. Indicate the category of National Objective to be met by your activity.

CATEGORY A: Benefit to low-moderate income persons (must be documented). Please choose either subcategory 1 or 2:

1. Limited Clientele:

The project serves clientele that will provide documentation of their family size, income, and ethnicity.

Identify the procedure you currently have in place to document that at least 51% of the clientele you serve are low-moderate income persons.

We intend on using the CDBG Direct Benefit Activity Report with the CDBG Income Limits, and Self-Certification forms to gather the required documentation to include family size, income, and ethnicity at each one of our seminars and food sharing dates with a check in table upon arrival to ensure proper data collection and documentation meet the needs for this funded activity. 5 80

2. Clientele presumed to be principally low-and moderate-income persons:

The following groups are presumed by HUD to meet this criterion. You will be required to submit a certification from the client (s) that they fall into one of the following presumed categories.

The activity will benefit (check one or more)
Abused children Homeless persons
Battered spouses Illiterate adults
Elderly persons Persons living with AIDS
Severely disabled adults Migrant Farm workers
a. Describe the clientele above to be served by this activity:

We intend on utilizing the project site for various educational workshops to benefit the above listed residents in addition to all Blythe residents. This garden will not only benefit the residents and those in need of food but will also serve to enhance the neighborhood and the City's goals of long term beautification to help attract residents and visitors by making areas visible from Interstate 10 visually appealing. The educational workshops will be catered to those clientele by subject matter experts in addition to donating a large portion of the produce to our local homeless persons. b. Discuss how this project directly benefits low-and moderate- income residents:

The low and moderate-income residents of Blythe will directly benefit from this project through learning techniques and positive coping skills to assist in daily life based on current and past situations that have directly impacted them in their lives. We also intend to educate on procedures to assist in developing a self-sustainable produce and the physical and mental health benefits of comprehensive nutrition.

CATEGORY B: Area Benefit - The project or facility serves, or is available to, ALL persons located within an area where at least 51% of the residents are low/moderate-income. (Applicant is welcome to contact a County of Riverside, HWS CDBG Program Manager for Census Information) 2010 Census Tract and Block Group numbers:
(must use 2011-2015 ACS data pursuant to HUD Notice -C&D-19-02) https://hud.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ffd0597e8af24f88b501b7e7f326bedd Total population in Census Tract(s) / block group(s): 3,280 Total percentage of low-moderate population in Census Tracts) / block group(s): 62.4% 6 81
CATEGORY C: Activities undertaken to create or retain permanent jobs, at least 51% of which will be made available to or held by low/moderate-income persons.

Proposed Job Creation/Retention
Total Jobs Expected to Create:

Total Jobs Expected to Retain:

CATEGORY D: Activities that provide assistance to micro-enterprise owners/developers who are low/moderate-income.

Proposed Assistance to Businesses
New Businesses expected to assist:

Existing Businesses expected to assist:

Enter Total Businesses expected to assist:

VIl. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Proposed Project Budget
Complete the following annual program budget to begin July 1, 2023. If your proposed CDBG-funded activity will start on a date other than July 1, 2023, please indicate starting date. Provide total Budget information and distribution of CDBG funds in the proposed budget.

The budgeted items are for the specific activity for which you are requesting CBG funding - NOT for the budget of the "entire" organization or agency. (Note: CDBG funds requested must match amount requested in Project Activity, C above.)
(EXAMPLE: The Valley Senior Center is requesting funding for a new Senior Nutritional Program. The total cost of CDBG funds for a Grand Total of $15,000).

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C. Consultants & Contract Services $6,500 $5,000
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B. Rental, Lease or Purchase of
Equipment $ 11,550.83 $3,000
C. Consumable Supplies $6,501.44 $2,000
D. Travel $ 100 $ 100
E. Telephone
F. Utilities $3,760.08 $500
G. Other Costs
NON-PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: $21,924.35 $ 5,600
Ill. Other
A. Architectural/Engineering Design $0 $0
B. Acquisition of Real Property $°
C. Construction/Rehabilitation $0
D. Indirect Costs $4,000 $2,000
E. Other $ 2000
OTHER SUB-TOTAL: $4,000
GRAND TOTAL: $32,424.35 $ 12,600
List other funding sources and amounts (commitments or applications) which will assist in the implementation of this activity. Current pending evidence leveraging commitments/applications must be submitted with application. (Attach) TYPE SOURCE AMOUNT "SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT TOTAL

FEDERAL

STATE/LOCAL

PRIVATE
OTHER
TOTAL: $0
At this time, we have not secured any other funding for this project as this is our first completed grant application; however, we are currently working on a strategic plan to begin fundraising, applying for additional grant funding, as well as securing donations from sponsors, donors, and other various local business owners, and stakeholders. Updated information can be provided prior to any award as to additional monies leveraged.
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C. What type of long-term financial commitment is there to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended? This organization plans to continue the work of this project after the funds are expended by collecting donations from the community from a gofundme, crowdfunding methods, or other alternative fundraising methods, applying for other grants, asking for donations for the educational seminars and foods grown in the garden, charging a cooperative fee for the following phases once we get started, working with sponsors, donors, and local farmers and business owners that encourage the success of this project.

D. Provide a summary by line item of your organization's previous year's income and expense statement. (Attach)
Expenses are as follows: $9,240 for rent, $3,647 for utilities, $4,277.17 for telephone services, $1,800.00 for internet, $3,500.00 for clinical supervision, $2,400 on fuel for home visits, $585.96 for office supplies, $1,554 for training, $100 for parking fees, $300 for insurance, $125 for license for a total of $27,529.13 Income
E. Does this project benefit residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other jurisdictions? Yes • No D
If yes, identify sources and indicate outcome.

If no, please explain. We intend to focus on Blythe residents at this time F. Was this project or activity previously funded with CDBG? Yes • No • If yes, when?
Is this activity a continuation of a previously funded (CDBG) project? Yes L No D If yes, explain:

VIll. MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
A. Describe your organization's experience in managing and operating project or activities funded with CDBG or other Federal funds.

This grant writer was previously employed with the Town of Quartzsite where I attended various trainings on both grant writing and grant management. During my tenure with the Town of Quartzsite, I worked directly with the Arizona Department of Housing to manage grant funding for a project the Town was awarded grant monies to repair one of two wells the Town had to supply water to the local residents. I am actively pursuing any grant writing and training courses available for continued education. 9 84
B. Management Systems
Does your organization have written and adopted management systems (i.e., policies and procedures) including personnel, procurement, property management, record keeping, financial management, etc.?
Yes, this organization has written management systems to include policies and procedures regarding personnel, procurement, record keeping, and financial management. We intend to create additional policies and procedures as it relates to property management and for the specifics of this project with the steering committee that will be formulated once the site is secured.

C. Capacity
Please provide the names and qualifications of the person(s) that will be primarily responsible for the implementation and completion of the proposed project.

Jacqueline Fisher is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Masters degree in psychology. She holds a specialty credential in EMDR treating trauma disorders. She is a certified yoga instructor and the founder/CEO of Focus First Counseling and Education, Inc. with previous experience working with Riverside County.

Amy Daniel has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and works as a Health Program Specialist for Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, managing millions of dollars in state funding in health care services specific to medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services; with years of experience working with non-profit organizations and volunteering in the community. 10 85
IX. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
Undersigned hereby certifies that (check box after reading each statement and digitally sign the document):

The information contained in the project application is complete and accurate. 9

2. The applicant agrees to comply with all Federal and County policies and requirements imposed upon the project or activity funded by the CDBG program._U

3. The applicant acknowledges that the Federal assistance made available through the CDBG program unding will not be used to substantially reduce prior levels of local, (NON-CDBG) financial support fo ommunity development activities. Set
The applicant fully understands that any facility built or equipment purchased with CDBG funds shall be maintained and/or operated for the approved use throughout its economic life, pursuant to CDBG regulation S

5. If CDBG funds are approved, the applicant acknowledges that sufficient non-CDBG funds are available or will be available to complete the project as described within a reasonable timeframe. NF On behalf of the applying organization, I have obtained authorization to submit this application for CDBG funding. (DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED Minute Action and/or written Board Approval signed by the Board President)
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
PRESENTED BY: Chief Garth Dale
PREPARED BY: Community Service Officer Kelly Thomas
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires all jurisdictions to have an approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan whereby jurisdictions recognize, evaluate, and provide possible mitigation measures for hazards unique to their jurisdiction. This plan is required in the event that a local jurisdiction experiences a disaster or recognized hazard and require FEMA financial support. In August 2006 California adopted Assembly Bill 2140 (AB 2140) into California law. AB 2140 prohibits the state share for any disaster assistance project eligible under the California Disaster Assistance Act from exceeding 75% of total state eligible costs unless the affected city, county, or city and county has adopted a local HIMP as part of the safety element of its general plan, in which case the Legislature may provide for a state share of local costs that exceeds 75% of total state eligible costs.

STAFF REPORT: The City of Blythe currently partners with other municipalities in Riverside County in submitting a Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to FEMA for approval. Riverside County serves as the lead agency responsible for the gathering each participating jurisdiction's LHMP and submitting it to FEMA for approval. Staff is currently updating the City of Blythe LHMP. Community input is a vital asset in ensuring all hazards are assessed and a plan to mitigate is formulated. On 10/18/2022, local law enforcement participated in the National Nights Out program and an opportunity for community input was offered by staff. Staff is seeking additional community input by including the item in this agenda.

ATTACHMENTS:

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89 CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2022 California Building Codes PRESENTED BY: Jason Brown, Chief Building Official
PREPARED BY: Michelle Van Dyke, Permit Technician
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-036:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 2022

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR

TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS

2. Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 919- 22:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND SECTION 1752.020 (PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 17.52 (FUEL DISPENSING AND STORAGE) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS FISCAL IMPACT: No direct fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND: The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is required to adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) ("California Building Codes") every three years. On July 1, 2022, the CBSC published the 2022 Edition of Title 24, Parts 1-6 and 8-12. Pursuant to requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, jurisdictions have 180 days after publication to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes by reference. The 2022 California Building Codes take effect January 1, 2023. To comply with State requirements, Development Services staff is requesting amendments of the Blythe Municipal Code, Title 15 and Title 17.

STAFF REPORT: The City is permitted to amend the 2022 California Building Codes, provided that the City makes express findings that the modifications are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, or for administrative reasons.

Since Blythe has special local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, this adoption cycle involves similar amendments to those adopted in prior adoption cycles. 90 The proposed resolution sets forth express findings relating to the local climatic, geological and topographic conditions in Blythe that make the amendments reasonably necessary.

The City of Blythe enforces the California Building Codes under Title 15, Buildings and Construction, and Title 17, Zoning, of the Blythe Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance includes amendments to Titles 15 and 17 to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes, with minor amendments due to the City's climatic, geological and topographic conditions, and revisions to clarify various provisions of Title 15.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2022-036

2. Ordinance No. 919-22
91 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-036

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE
NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 2022

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO LOCAL

CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS

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

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes certain provisions published in the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922 applicable to all occupancies throughout the State and effective 180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission"), or at a later date established by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits cities to amend the requirements of the California Building Standards Code in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting provisions of the California Building Standards Code to make such modifications in such provisions as a city determines, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before making modifications pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, make an express finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, under California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, modifications pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 may not become effective until the required findings and the modifications have been filed with the Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe (City Council") intends to adopt an ordinance adopting by reference certain provisions of the California Building Standards Code and making modifications to certain of those provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 ("Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance"); and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the attached Exhibit A, which sets forth the reasons for the proposed modifications to the California Building Standards Code contained in the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance.

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

SECTION 1. The changes to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code set forth in the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance are reasonably necessary because of 92 the local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions set forth in Exhibit A in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall file a copy of this Resolution, including Exhibit A, with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Dale Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
93 EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2022

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC,

GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
Finding No. 1. The Palo Verde Valley experiences summer temperatures exceeding 110° Fahrenheit. Adverse climatic conditions increase the likelihood that children will attempt to gain entry into a pool area. The higher fence height, and gate-opening hardware height and requirement for permits for pools of a specific size haves been found to be necessary to safeguard the public from unnecessary drownings.

Finding No. 2. The Palo Verde Valley experiences severe Santa Ana winds and storms creating wind gusts of 80 miles per hour. These conditions are particularly conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. Those conditions can also topple an unsafely constructed fence and injure the public.

The tables below set forth the City of Blythe's amendments to the 2022 California Buildings Standards Code and states which of the findings above make each amendment reasonably necessary.

Sections of the 2022 Building Code Added, Amended Findings or Deleted?
105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) Amended 1,2
105.5 (Expiration) Amended Administrative
105.8 (Recommencement of Work After Expiration, Added Administrative Suspension or Revocation)
109.7 (Refunds) Added Administrative
Sections of the 2022 Residential Code Added, Amended Findings or Deleted?
R105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) Amended 1,2
Sections of the 2022 Fire Code Added, Amended Findings
or Deleted?
101.1 (Title) Amended Administrative
111.1 (Board of Appeals Established) Amended Administrative 112.4 (Violation Penalties) Amended Administrative
903.2.8 (Group R) Amended 2
94 ORDINANCE NO. 919-22

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION) AND SECTION 17.52.020 (PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 17.52 (FUEL DISPENSING AND
STORAGE) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE BLYTHE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH LOCAL

AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) published the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), effectively adopting new building codes ('2022 California Codes"); and WHEREAS, the 2022 California Codes will be effective on January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, Section 17922 of the California Health and Safety Code requires each jurisdiction to adopt the most recent edition of the California Building Standards Code by reference; and
WHEREAS, Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code permits the City to make changes or modifications to the 2022 California Codes as such changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, prior to making any modifications or changes pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code requires the City to make express findings that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the findings and local amendments apply to all occupancy classifications, unless specified otherwise; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has determined that modifications to the 2022 California Codes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, as detailed in Resolution No. 2022-036; 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) (Common Sense Exception) 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 HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment to Chapter 15.02 to Title 15. Chapter 15.02 (Uniform Administrative Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
95 CHAPTER 15.02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

15.02.010 - Provisions construed as restatements.

The provisions of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted by reference in this title, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing provisions relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations thereof and not as new enactments.

15.02.020 - Effect on permits issued under repealed provisions.

Where the provisions of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted by reference in this title require permits similar to permits required under prior versions of provisions of this title, permits issued under the prior versions of provisions of this title shall continue in full force and effect as if issued under the provisions of this title.

15.02.030 - Owner's permits.
the bona fide owner of any such dwelling and/or accessory buildings.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any electrical, mechanical or plumbing work done in a structure hat is not the bona fide residence of the owner shall be done by a licensed contractor. Said owne shall comply with the requirements of workers' compensation and insurance when hiring individuals. Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt owners from complying with all other standards of the codes adopted in this title.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 15.04 of Title 15. Chapter 15.04 (California Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.04 - CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

15.04.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Building Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference for the purpose of prescribing regulations in the city for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of building and structures, the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 2, of the California Code of Regulations, Volumes 1 and 2, including appendices F, I and J. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Building Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public. 96 m

15.04.020 - Amendments to the 2022 California Building Code.

The California Building Code, 2022 Edition, adopted under section 15.04.010 of this chapter, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (2) of Section 105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) is amended to read as follows:

2. Any wood or chain link fence not over four feet in height in the front yard setback or six feet in height in the rear yard setback, when measured from grade to top of fence, provided there is no surcharge and the fence is not being installed as a swimming pool barrier. (b) Section 105.5 (Expiration) is amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration.

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced and an approved building inspection has been obtained within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. A permit shall be deemed suspended or abandoned if more than 180 days elapses prior to filing a request for extension of time on the permit with the building official. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated, including documentation of the substantial completion of a required inspection pursuant to Section 110. When a permit expires under this section, no work shall be done unless the owner or owner's authorized agent obtains a new permit.
(c) Section 105 (Permits) is amended to add a new Section 105.8 to read as follows:
105.8 Recommencement of Work After Expiration, Suspension or Revocation.

After expiration, suspension or revocation of a permit, any owner or owner's authorized agent must obtain the required new permit prior to recommencing work. The permit fee shall be determined by using the original permit costs in that if the permit has passed expiration a new permit at full fees shall be required. If the permit has not yet expired, a new permit at half the amount of all fees except plan review and taxes shall be required. If there has been a major code change between the expired, suspended or revoked permit date and the request for a new permit for the same work, fees will be charged for the time necessary to verify compliance with the new building codes that have been adopted since the initial permit was issued. (d) Section 109 (Fees) is amended to add a new Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Refunds.

The building official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under the permit issued in accordance with this code. Plan check fees are not refundable when the permit has already been issued.

The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any examination time has been expended.

The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

15.04.030 - Swimming pool safety.

A. Findings. The city council finds that there are a number of outdoor swimming pools within the city and that the operation or maintenance of the same without adequate protective measures constitutes a severe hazard to the safety of the citizens of the city, and particularly to small children. As used in this section, "outdoor swimming pool" means any pool over eighteen inches in depth, used or intended to be used for swimming or recreational bathing.

B. Requirements. Every person in possession of land within the city, as either owner, purchaser, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated an outdoor swimming pool, shall at all times comply with the following requirements:

1. Maintain on the lot or premises upon which such outdoor swimming pool is located and completely surrounding such pool, or completely surrounding the lot or premises upon which such pool is located, a fence or other solid structure not less than six feet in height, and having no opening therein, other than doors or gates as provided for in subsection (2) below, larger than four inches in any dimension, except that a picket fence may be erected and maintained having no horizontal dimension between any of the pickets in excess of four inches. Such fence or other solid structure shall be constructed so as to prevent any person from crawling or passing through, under or over the same, except at doors or gates therein.

2. All doors or gates opening through the fence or other solid structure required by this section, shall, at all times, be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep and capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed at all times when such door or gate is not in actual use. Any door of any dwelling occupied by human beings and forming any part of the solid enclosure referred to in the preceding section need not be equipped with the self-closing and self-latching device required by this section if the door is equipped with an audible warning system. The self-closing and self-latching device referred to in this section shall be placed at least 54 inches above the ground.

SECTION 3. Amendment to Chapter 15.06 of Title 15. Chapter 15.06 (California Administrative Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.06 - CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

15.06.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Administrative Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Administrative Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 1, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Administrative Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Administrative Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

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CHAPTER 15.08 - CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE

15.08.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Residential Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 2.5, of the California Code of Regulations, including appendices Ah, Ad and AQ. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Residential Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

15.08.020 - Amendments to 2022 California Residential Code.

The California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, adopted under section 15.08.010 of this chapter, is hereby amended as follows:

Section R105.2 is amended to read as follows:

SECTION 5. Amendment to Chapter 15.10 of Title 15. Chapter 15.10 (California Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.10 - CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE

15.10.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Electrical Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 3, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Electrical Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 6. Amendment to Chapter 15.12 of Title 15. Chapter 15.12 (California Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.12 - CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE

15.12.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Mechanical Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 4, of the California Code of Regulations.

In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Mechanical Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 7. Addition of Chapter 15.14 to Title 15. Chapter 15.14 (California Plumbing Code) shall be added to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.14 - CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE

15.14.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Plumbing Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 5, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Plumbing Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 8. Amendment to Chapter 15.16 of Title 15. Chapter 15.16 (California Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.16 - CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

15.16.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Green Building Standards Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Green Building Standards Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public. 100
SECTION 9. Amendment to Chapter 15.18 of Title 15. Chapter 15.18 (California Green Building Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.18 - UNIFORM HOUSING CODE

15.18.010 - Adoption of Uniform Housing Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Uniform Housing Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 10. Amendment to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15. Chapter 15.20 (Uniform Housing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be doused is entrey and related at alone.

CHAPTER 15.20 - CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

15.20.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition,
Spendies B, B, 2, 22 D, HaT . Pree ort of alone or of Regular are in provision contained in the California Fire Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

15.20.020 - Enforcement of California Fire Code.

A. The California Fire Code, as adopted and amended, shall be enforced by the building division of the department of development services or by any other department or any employee so designated by the city manager as the fire marshal for the city.

B. The fire marshal shall be appointed by the city manager on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications.

15.20.030 - Definitions.

A. All references in the Fire Code to the words "chief", "fire chief" or "chief of the fire department' shall be construed to refer to the fire marshal.

B. All references in the Fire Code to the term "corporation counsel" shall be construed to refer to the city attorney for the city.
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C. As used in this chapter, "Fire Code" refers to the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition.

D. All references in the Fire Code to the term "fire prevention bureau shall be construed to refer to the department of development services.

E. All references in the Fire Code to the word "jurisdiction" shall be held to refer to the city of Blythe.

15.20.040 - New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.

The director of development services and the fire marshal shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required, in addition to those now enumerated in the Fire Code. The fire code official shall keep a list of approved new materials, processes or occupancies in his/her office for public review and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.

15.20.050 - Establishment of locations where storage of flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited.

A. The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the Fire Code, in which storage of flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited, are established as follows: Prohibited in the R-E, R-L-1, R-L-1-72, R-L-2, R-M-L, R-M, R- H, P-D, S-P-R, R-R, P-Q-P and R/M-H zones as defined in Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code, and as may be subsequently amended. Aboveground tanks as referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the Fire Code may be permitted in the A, C-N, C-C, C-G, I-S and I-G zones as defined in Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code with a conditional use permit.

B. Aboveground tanks for waste oil and hydrocarbon contamination removal meeting city standards may be permitted with a conditional use permit in the A, C-N, C-C, C-G, I-S and I-G zones as defined in Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code, provided they do not exceed 300 gallons in size and are adequately protected and screened.

15.20.060 - Amendments to 2022 California Fire Code.

The California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, adopted under section 15.20.010 of this chapter, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title.

These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Blythe, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(b) Section 111.1 (Board of Appeals Established) is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Board of appeals established.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be 102
and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the city manager and shall hold office and his/her pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. (c) Section 112.4 (Violation penalties) is amended to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties.

Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, installs, alters, repairs or does work in violation of the ertified used under the provisions of this code
provided in chapter 1.24 of title 1 of the Blythe Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate violation. (d) The first paragraph of Section 903.2.8 (Group R) shall be amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area, including mobile homes, modular homes and manufactured homes.

15.20.070 - Appeals.

Whenever the fire marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Fire Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the fire marshal to a board of appeals as outlined in Section 111 of the Fire Code within 30 days from the date of the decision.

15.20.080 - Administrative penalties.

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the Fire Code adopted by reference herein may be punished as a criminal offense or by the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with chapter 1.26 of title 1 of this code. The administrative fines shall be in the amounts set forth in chapter 1.26 of title 1 of this code, or such greater fine amounts as authorized by California law. In the event of an inconsistency between the authorized amount of such fines pursuant to chapter 1.26 of title 1 and of those authorized by California law, the greater fine amount may be imposed.

SECTION 11. Addition of Chapter 15.22 of Title 15. Chapter 15.22 (California Referenced Standards Code) shall be added to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.22 - CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE

15.22.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Referenced Standards Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the 103
California Referenced Standards Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 12. Amendment to Chapter 15.24 of Title 15. Chapter 15.24 (California Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.24 - CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

15.24.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Historical Building Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 8, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Califomia Historical Building Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 13. Amendment to Chapter 15.26 of Title 15. Chapter 15.26 (California Referenced Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.26 - CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE

15.26.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Existing Building Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 10, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Existing Building Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 14. Amendment to Chapter 15.28 of Title 15. Chapter 15.28 (California Historical Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.28 - UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

15.28.010 - Adoption of Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, including its indices and appendices. In the event 104
of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 15. Amendment to Chapter 15.30 of Title 15. Chapter 15.30 (California Existing Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CHAPTER 15.30 - CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE

15.30.010 - Adoption of 2022 California Energy Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, including Appendix 1-A. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Energy Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 16. Repeal of Chapter 15.32 of Title 15. Chapter 15.32 (Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 17. Repeal of Chapter 15.58 of Title 15. Chapter 15.58 (California Energy Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code shall be deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 18. Amendment to Section 17.52.020 of Chapter 17.52 of Title 17. Section

17.52.020 (Performance Standards) of Chapter 17.52 (Fuel Dispensing and Storage) of Title 17 (Zoning) shall be amended to read as follows:

17.52.020 - Performance standards.

All activities involving the installation of facilities for, and all storage of, flammable and explosive materials shall be in compliance with Chapter 57 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) of the 2022 California Fire Code and Title 15 of the Blythe Municipal Code.

SECTION 19. Environmental Compliance. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Ordinance has been found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) because the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. This exemption applies where it can be seen with certainty that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance is being adopted to comply with State law.

SECTION 20. 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 105
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 21. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2023.

SECTION 22. 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 vote:

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: November 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Request to Waive Community Center Rental and Temporary Use Permit Fees for the Chamber of Commerce's Tree Lighting and Winterfest PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council waive the Temporary Use Permit Fee of $222.00 and Community Center Rental fee in the amount of $500. The Chamber will be required to pay the $100 Labor Fee and $150 Refundable Deposit for use of the Community Center.

FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of revenue in the amount of $722.

BACKGROUND: The Chamber of Commerce will install a Christmas tree on a vacant property located at the southeast Corner of Spring Street and Hobsonway. Once installed, there will be a tree lighting ceremony on Friday December 2, 2022. A Temporary Use Permit is required to place this Christmas Tree on vacant property.

The Blythe Chamber of Commerce plans to host its Winter Fest event in the City's Todd Park on Saturday December 3, 2022. They were provided with a City Park Use Permit for the event which is fee free. They also intend to use the Community Center for restrooms, lighting, and electricity. The City has an adopted fee schedule for use of the Community Center. Staff cannot waive fees for this use without Council approval.

Last year, Council approved waiving the TUP and Community Center rental fees for the Chamber's Christmas events. The Community Center labor fee and deposit were not waived but were paid by two Council members.

STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Chamber of Commerce respectfully requests Council waive the Temporary Use Permit and Community Center Rental Fees for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2id and Winterfest on December 3, 2022, which are part of their "A Superhero Christmas" activities.

Staff recommends waiving the $222 TUP Fee and $500 Community Center Rental fee. As the $100 labor fee is a direct cost of the city, and the $150.00 deposit is refundable after the event, staff does not recommend waiving these fees as part of the Chambers use of the Community Center.

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Blythe City Council
November 8, 2022