Agenda — Blythe City Council, February 28, 2023

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
6:00 P.M.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Dale S. Reynolds, Council Member
Joseph Halby, III, Council Member
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 28, 2023
5:30pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto
Councilman Reynols City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby Fire Chief Hasier
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.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases:
one.
(28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

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

Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
February 28, 2023
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Areasure Rance Director Elms
Councilman Reynolds
Councilman Halby Chief Building Official Brown
Councilman Burton

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

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

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

PRESENTATION:

1. Audited Financial Statements for FY 2021-2022.

Recommendation: Receive and file the City's audited financial statements and related documents for FY 2021-2022.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 2-15)
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.

2. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, February 24, 2023.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 10115 through 10140 and 76210 through 76281 in the amount of $523,207.25; 2/28/2023, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76282 through 76289 in the amount of $1,712.15; 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 10141 through 10146 and 76290 through 76351 in the amount of $608,461.44; 2/28/2023, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76352 through 76367 in the amount of $1,384.01 and 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 10147 through 10163 and 76368 through 76416 in the amount of $235,338.79.

4. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 53430 through 53448 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54968 through 55027 in the amount of $252,430.64; 2123/23, warrants numbered 53449 through 53450 in the amount of $608.51. 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 53451 through 53469 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55028 through 55087 in the amount of $247,851.92; 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 53470 through 53474 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55088 through 55187 in the amount of $73,978.72 and 2/28/2023, warrants numbered 53475 through 53493 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55188 through 55247 in the amount of $263,822.70.

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, Blvthe, California during normal business hours, In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

5. Minutes of the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the January 10, 2023 Meeting

6. Minutes of the January 24, 2023 Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the January 24, 2023 Special Meeting.

7. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of January 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for January 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. Donation of Mobile Command Vehicle.

Recommendation: Accept the donation of a 2009 Mobile Command Post from The Riverside County Sheriffs Department and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-010 A.

12. Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award.

Recommendation: Accept $20,000 in funds provided by the California Board of State and Community Corrections for officer wellness and mental health, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant related documents and authorize staff to use the funds as allowed.

13. Acceptance of Donation- Ball Field Improvements at Todd Park.

Recommendation: Accept the donation of materials and labor for improvements made at the Baseball Complex in Todd Park.

14. Destruction of Certain Records and Documents.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-003 authorizing the destruction of certain records and documents pursuant to Government Code Section 34090.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-003. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

IUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS AS AUTHORIZED BY THI CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.

15. Ordinance No. 920-22 Amending Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of the Blythe Municipal Code.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 920-22:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.10 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY IN THE CITY.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Items 16-17)

16. Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption- A&R Bakery.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15332 for A&R Bakery and Deli Project with the County Clerk.

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17. Water and Sewer Rate Study.

Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to receive all written and verbal testimony regarding the proposed revised water, sewer, and wastewater rates and consider the results of protest proceedings in accordance with Proposition 218. Subsequent to the public hearing, if no majority protest exists, adopt Resolution No. 2023-001 adopting revised water rates and Resolution No. 2023-002 adopting revised sewer and wastewater rates.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED WATER RATES.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-002 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED SEWER AND WASTEWATER RATES.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 18)

18. Emergency Repair at Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Recommendation: Terminate the emergency action for the repairs to the collapsed pipe at the Waste Water Treatment Plant and authorize the City Manager to accept the work and release retention payments and project bonds once appropriate.

NEW BUSINESS: (Item 19)

19. Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees- Peace From Chaos.

Recommendation: Waive the $222 TUP fee for the PfC event on Saturday, March 25, 2023 and determine if the City would like to Co-sponsor the event with Peace from Chaos.

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 March 14, 2023 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).

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PRESENTATION
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City's audited financial statements and related documents for fiscal year 2021-2022.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The City is required to complete an independent audit of its financial statements at the end of each fiscal year. The audit for the fiscal year 2021-2022, was conducted by Teaman, Ramirez and Smith, Inc. In addition to the audit the independent firm prepares the City's financial statements in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). On February 28, 2023, the Finance Committee, Staff, and management from the firm met for a comprehensive review of the audit and financial statements. It is City Council's policy as per Resolution 09-827 to present the results of the annual audit in open meeting.

STAFF REPORT: Teaman, Ramirez and Smith, Inc. has completed the fiscal year 2021-2022 audit of the City's financial statements. Staff is pleased to report that, the auditor's opinion on the City's fiscal year 2021-2022 financial statements is an "Unmodified Opinion". That is, the auditors have reported, in their opinion, that the financial statements present themselves fairly, in all material respects, as it relates to the respective financial position of the government activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Blythe as of June 30, 2022. This is also referred to as a "Clean Opinion" and is the best level of an audit opinion the City may receive. The financial statements have been prepared assuming the City will continue as a "Going Concern".

Teaman, Ramirez and Smith, Inc. also provided the City with a Governance Report. The Governance Report is intended to provide management and those charged with governance with valuable information regarding the organization. The report discloses significate audit matters, difficulties encountered, corrected or uncorrected misstatements, disagreements with management, audit findings, and other compliance issue that are found. The auditor's report disclosed no difficulties, findings, or noncompliance matters as result of their tests. However, they did note a corrected material misstatement resulting in reclassifying unused American Rescue Act funding revenues to unearned revenues.

In auditing of the financial statements, the auditors consider the City's internal controls over financial reporting to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the financial statements. A deficiency in internal controls may result in material weakness. A deficiency or combination of deficiencies in internal controls may lead to -2-
the prevention of, or detection and correction of, misstatements on a timely basis. Pleased to report the auditor's report on internal controls found no deficiency or noncompliance of the City's internal controls.

The City's audited financial statements have been posted on the City's website for the public to view and/or print at http://www.cityotblythe.ca.gov/, in addition a copy may be requested from the City Clerk's Office. Staff has provided all listed attachments to the City Council under separate cover.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Governance Conclusion Communication Letter

2. Appropriations Limit

3. Internal Control Report

4. City of Blythe Draft Financial Statements for Fiscal Year FY 2021-2022

5. Blythe Financing Authority Draft Financial Statements for FY 2021-2022 - 3-

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 10115 1/5/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017028136 017990 ADMIN FEE 200.00 Total : 200.00
10116 2/1/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017059069 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETIRED 99,192.00 Total : 99,192.00
10117 2/1/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017059074 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 2/1-2/2. 2,987.60 Total : 2,987.60
10118 1/24/2023 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE DEC 2022 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 12/2 33,876.00 Total : 33,876.00
10119 1/24/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 78561590 017999 CONTRACT 25559071 1/1-1/31/2023 341.57 78587861 017997 CONTRACT 25563258 1/1-1/31/2023 553.94
78802721 017997 CONTRACT 25563258 2/1-2/28/2023 553.94
78834317 017999 CONTRACT 25559071 2/1-2/28/2023 325.30
Total : 1,774.75
10120 1/24/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 78726501 017998 CONTRACT 25340910 1/15-2/14/2023 215.81 Total : 216.81
10121 1/24/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 173497 017946 PARTS/SUPPLIES 45.63 177725 017901 PARTS/SUPPLIES 141.33
178576 017881 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1.74
178802 017881 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2.18
189056 017945 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.41
017945
189562 017947 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.66
195253 017929 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 115.23
J03505 017961 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.86
Total : 412.04
10122 1/3/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 28706632 017456 SUPPLIES 30.44 28731736 017456 SUPPLIES 160.79
28762356 017488 SUPPLIES 215.67
29194227 017595 SUPPLIES 38.91
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10122 1/3/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION (Continued)
29351522 017660 SUPPLIES 62.17
29352890 017660 SUPPLIES 90.58
29356574 017660 SUPPLIES 18.54
29385616 017668 SUPPLIES 130.59
017668
Total : 747.69
10123 1/24/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 018009 NATURALICITY FACILITIES 11/23-12/221 473.47 Total : 473.47
10124 1/24/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 018010 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 1 58.39 Total : 58.39
10125 1/24/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 018011 NATURAL GAS/PD 11/4-12/7/2022 54.55 Total : 54.55
10126 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 018015 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 11/1-11/: 28,083.50 Total: 28,083.50
10127 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 018014 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 12/1- 13,907.23 Total : 13,907.23
10128 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 018018 ELECTRICITY/PTF 11/29-12/27/2022 7,199.47 Total : 7,199.47
10129 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 018017 ELECTRICITYMWTP 11/29-12/27/2022 5,860.28 Total: 5,860.28
10130 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 018013 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 12 530.74 Total: 530.74
10131 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 018019 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 11/22. 181.20 Total : 181.20
10132 1/17/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 018016 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 12/1-: 51.43 Total : 51.43
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10133 1/24/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700269539301 018012 ELECTRICITY/TAP DEVICE 12/1-12/31/2 849.65 Total: 849.65
10134 1/3/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-10052 018020 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 10/1-10/3 118.75 22-11017SC 018020 OFFICE 365 BUSINESS BASIC 36.00
22-11088SC 018020 OFFICE 365 BUSINESS BASIC 72.00
22-11089 017902 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 11/1-11/3C 522.50 22-11510 017902 SERVER PROJECT 23,704.24
22-12500 017902 COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO PROJECT 13,914.57 Total: 38,368.06
10135 1/24/2023 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 018021 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 39.53 9470757 018021 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 48.72
018021
Total : 88.25
10136 1/3/2023 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 018022 USE TAX 11/2022 74.00 Total : 74.00
10137 2/1/2023 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 2/1-2/28/2023 5,982.52 Total : 5,982.52
10138 1/24/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9922951285 018023 WIRELESS SERVICE 11/14-12/13/2022 793.45 Total : 793.45
10139 1/24/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9922951287 018024 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 11/14-12/13/20: 166.68 Total : 166.68
10140 1/24/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9922951286 018025 WIRELESS SERVICEMATER METERS 76.02 Total : 76.02
26 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total: 242,204.78 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 76210 1/9/2023 006831 KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORP 1299467 017917 SOCCER FUNDRAISER 3,168.00 Total: 3,168.00
76211 1/18/2023 007285 AYSO CRIT SAS-2023 017924 SOCCER ALL-STAR TEAM ENTRY FEES 2,010.00 Total: 2,010.00
76212 1/18/2023 002392 US BANK 2205534 017958 CITY HALL/COUNTY COURTHOUSE PR 41,250.00 Total: 41,250.00
76213 1/19/2023 000026 BLYTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 120522 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
76214 1/24/2023 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 134290 017899 DIESEL FUEL 1,854.12 134568 017900 DIESEL FUEL 3,546.32
134578 017949 DIESEL FUEL 2,819.18
Total: 8,219.62
76215 1/24/2023 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 016804 BLOOD DRAWSION CALL FEE 12/2022 875.00 Total: 875.00
76216 1/24/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-7070 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 81.09 1-7158 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 273.10
1-7174 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 83.07
1-7204 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 194.07
1-7259 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 89.63
1-7354 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,045.66
1-7388 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 70.82
1-7484 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 615.54
1-7490 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 467.52
1-7510 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 36.00
1-7826 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-7838 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,318.60
1-7887 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-7939 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 400.09
1-7984 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 737.92
1-8058 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-8224 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 70.79
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Voucher Date - Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76216 1/24/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-8263 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 869.58
1-8327 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 12,294.48
1-8362 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 70.79
1-8481 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 569.86
1-8510 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 18.00
1-8528 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 796.18
1-8609 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 284.86
1-8740 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-8747 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,026.33
1-8859 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 196.32
1-GS7884 017866 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 170.02
Total: 21,964.55
76217 1/24/2023 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 148152297 017827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 112.50 148269824 017827 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 174.86
148269825 017827 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 188.40
148269826 017827 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 174.79
148269827 017827 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 233.85
148409408 017827 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 342.83
Total : 1,227.23
76218 1/24/2023 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 056402 017877 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES/PW 11 158.85 Total: 158.85
76219 1/24/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 17PD9763NV6X 017962 PARTS/SUPPLIES 158.73 17RGY13D7P4H i 017954 PARTS/SUPPLIES 46.75
17VDHPARR44N 017935 PARTS/SUPPLIES 334.63
1CFQMY4N4NHT 017915 PARTS/SUPPLIES 81.51
1CMXHCT96J3X 017937 PARTS/SUPPLIES 147.46
1FNPTKN197MK 017776 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 51.09
1JHW13RK6LVC 017936 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 28.22
1V6GYJLMCF3 017826 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 177.09
1XTYKXKD6FC6 017963 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 18.12
Total : 1,043.60
76220 1/24/2023 006873 ARAMARK 5880177987 017895 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 288.69 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76220 1/24/2023 006873 ARAMARK (Continued)
5880183574 017895 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 288.24
Total: 576.93
76221 1/24/2023 005289 AYRES SUITES 218790 017909 LODGING - A GUTIERREZ 1/29-2/3/2023 537.70 Total : 537.70
76222 1/24/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CK21752-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 47.25 CK21753-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 158.68
CK21756-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 988.06
CK21757-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 1,406.96
CK21758-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 1,351.93
CK22002-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CK22005-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 59.98
CL20187-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CL202207-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CL20251-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 111.79
CL20252-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 914.87
CL20253-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 914.87
CL20325-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
CL20478-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 320.50
CL20555-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 802.20
CL20945-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CL20947-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 63.00
CL20948-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 1,210.16
CL20950-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 1,210.16
CL21271-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CL21272-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CL21273-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CL21274-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 59.96
CL21275-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CL21531-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 1,406.96
CL21532-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 1,406.96
CL21545-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 58.37
CL21547-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 143.38
CL21548-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 44.98
CL21549-0040 017830 TESTING SERVICES 44.98
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76222 1/24/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) SINV108605 017830 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00
Total : 13,253.83
76223 1/24/2023 007828 BECK OIL, INC 59914CL 018029 DIESEL FUEL 615.98 60242CL 018029 DIESEL FUEL 725.87
Total: 1,341.85
76224 1/24/2023 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE 381549 017903 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC DUES 24.00 Total: 24.00
76225 1/24/2023 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION 3-2022 017035 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 9,000.00 Total: 9,000.00
76226 2/1/2023 004476 BURT, SEAN 020723 017920 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 45.00 Total: 45.00
76227 1/24/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR97842 017988 CONTRACT CN10630-01 8/22/2022-11/2 82.26 AR99189 017897 CN10665-01 1/6-2/5/2023 49.01
AR99381 017987 CONTRACT CN10653-01 1/22/2023-7/21. 630.00 Total : 761.27
76228 1/24/2023 000051 C B PLUMBING 95844 017989 GREASE TRAP PUMPING 530.74 Total : 530.74
76229 1/24/2023 003841 CIVIC PLUS 243921 017991 ONLINE CODE HOSTING 900.00 Total: 900.00
76230 1/24/2023 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM001123 017925 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45.00 Total : 45.00
76231 1/24/2023 000448 CPS-COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SVCS TR-INV001315 017926 TESTING SERVICES - 911 DISPATCHER 444.40 Total : 444.40
76232 1/24/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000130746 017992 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 1/1-1/31/2023 270.71 Total: 270.71
76233 1/24/2023 004884 CRECELIUS, MALLORY 010923 017993 REIMBURSEMENT - TRAVEL 96.20 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76233 1/24/2023 004884 004884 CRECELIUS, MALLORY (Continued) Total: 96.20 76234 1/24/2023 003909 CS-AMSCO 18126REV2 016739 SALES TAX DUE 16.04 18130REV 017583 SALES TAX DUE 0.44
Total : 16.48
76235 1/24/2023 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0642720 017994 WATER SERVICE/BFD 12/30-1/27/2022 69.55 Total: 69.55
76236 1/24/2023 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55331 017746 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00 55342 017938 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 455.00
55347 017944 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,993.54
Total : 2,568.54
76237 2/1/2023 007712 DALE, GARTH 020523 017911 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 215-2/10/2023 245.00 020523 017914 TRAVEL - MILEAGE 195.80
017914
Total : 440.80
76238 1/24/2023 001757 DATA TICKET INC 146410 017995 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 12/202: 200.00 146950 017995 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 12/2: 100.00
Total: 300.00
76239 1/24/2023 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2212167 017996 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 545.39 Total: 545.39
76240 1/24/2023 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 017933 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 182.40 Total : 182.40
76241 1/24/2023 002074 DIVERSIFIED INSPECTIONS CA INC INDI59402 017964 SAFETY INSPECTION 715.77 Total: 715.77
76242 1/24/2023 003134 ECRET, THOMAS 27893 017894 REIMBURSEMENT - CERTIFICATION RE 120.00 Total: 120.00
76243 1/24/2023 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPWK0558705 017878 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,481.79 Total: 2,481.79
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76244 2/1/2023 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 020823 017528 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 45.00 Total : 45.00
76245 1/24/2023 003222 EVIDENT, INC 206978A 017756 SUPPLIES 282.44 Total : 282.44
76246 1/24/2023 000115 FEDEX 797859256 018000 GROUND SHIPPING SERVICES 41.56 798672158 018000 GROUND SHIPPING SERVICES 15.78
799318592 018000 GROUND SHIPPING SERVICES 15.72
Total: 73.06
76247 1/24/2023 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 234198 018001 EQUIPMENT 24.15 234222 018001 EQUIPMENT 89.63
234244 017965 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 85.00
Total: 198.78
76248 1/24/2023 006127 FLORES, ROBERTO 123022 017966 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 117.34 Total: 117.34
76249 1/24/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 017907 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 12/ 129.55 Total: 129.55
76250 1/24/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 037972 017921 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 671.00 Total : 671.00
76251 1/24/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9544041651 017880 PARTS/SUPPLIES 42.50 9546457293 017880 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.58
9546457301 017880 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 17.64
9548085225 017880 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 188.59
Total: 279.31
76252 1/24/2023 007896 GUTIERREZ, ANGEL 012923 017802 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 1/29-2/3/2023 245.00 Total : 245.00
76253 1/24/2023 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC EPPER-1 017934 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - ENC 1,800.00 KFC-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - KFC 4,000.00
PVHMHC-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - PAL 3,200.00
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76253 1/24/2023 003794 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC (Continued) Total: 9,000.00 76254 1/24/2023 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SIN024784 018002 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY TAX 3,150.00 Total: 3,150.00
76255 1/24/2023 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN023767 018003 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES QTR 2 1,039.77 Total: 1,039.77
76256 2/1/2023 007970 IBARRA, NATALIE 020823 017529 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 45.00 Total: 45.00
76257 1/24/2023 004732 INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS LLC 33097 017898 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,600.00 Total : 1,600.00
76258 211/2023 004956 JAKOBSEN, ROBERT 020723 017906 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 45.00 Total : 45.00
76259 1/24/2023 002150 JONES MAYER 113656 017953 LEGAL SERVICES 12/2022 18,262.10 Total : 18,262.10
76260 1/24/2023 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9009067690 018004 ACCT 1165535 12/1-12/31/2022 214.70 Total: 214.70
76261 1/24/2023 008049 MACON, MARKUS 91296 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE 56.00 Total : 56.00
76262 1/24/2023 007530 MONTES, BRANDON 92396 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE 20.66 Total : 20.66
76263 1/24/2023 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN DEC 2022 018005 INSPECTION SERVICES 12/2022 765.00 Total : 765.00
76264 1/24/2023 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 01-23-025 017948 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - LG HARVES 1,500.00 01-23-026 017948 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - J COHEN 3,375.00 Total : 4,875.00
76265 1/24/2023 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 102238816 018006 PUBLICATIONS 10/1-10/31/2022 1,615.00 112238816 018006 PUBLICATIONS 11/1-11/30/2022 481.25
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76265 1/24/2023 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC (Continued) 122238816 018006 PUBLICATIONS 12/1-12/31/2022 3.287.50
Total: 5,383.75
76266 1/24/2023 000039 PETTY CASH 011823 HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND 733.99 Total: 733.99
76267 1/24/2023 003150 PITNEY BOWES 3105901299 018007 TERM RENTAL 11/2/2022-2/1/2023 1,531.00 Total : 1,531.00
76268 1/24/2023 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-52499 017950 PARTS/SUPPLIES 410.55 Total : 410.55
76269 1/24/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 29605287 017745 SUPPLIES 51.10 29632920 017745 SUPPLIES 307.75
29754305 017817 SUPPLIES 241.41
Total: 600.26
76270 1/24/2023 008028 RAIN FOR RENT 1828798 017569 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 18,777.65 1830382 017569 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,763.68
Total : 23,541.33
76271 1/24/2023 007852 RETAIL STRATEGIES, LLC 531-2 018008 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45,000.00 Total: 45,000.00
76272 1/24/2023 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3863 017816 DECALS/INSTALLATION 195.75 Total : 195.75
76273 1/24/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 489288 017928 SUPPLIES 255.39 944111 017927 SUPPLIES 83.38
Total: 338.77
76274 1/24/2023 002361 SOUTHWEST RUBBER & SUP CO INC 505581-001 017923 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 624.25 Total: 624.25
76275 1/24/2023 008036 STU RYAN GUN/LOCK REPAIR 122122 017904 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 360.22 Total: 360.22
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76276 1/24/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 079138 017885 PARTS/SUPPLIES 822.10 212676 017888 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,050.31
213813 017889 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,210.69
217845 017939 PARTS/SUPPLIES 181.79
218280 017940 PARTS/SUPPLIES 85.86
218988 017941 PARTS/SUPPLIES 391.75
Total: 4,742.50
76277 1/24/2023 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 012623 017905 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 45.00 Total : 45.00
76278 1/24/2023 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29602 017755 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 810.19 Total : 810.19
76279 1/24/2023 007928 WELLS TAPPING SERVICE, INC 09530 017891 WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT 31,200.00 Total : 31,200.00
76280 1/24/2023 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 2022-BLYTHE-01 018026 2022 ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEI 2,900.00 Total: 2,900.00
76281 1/24/2023 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-53622 016799 WATER/SEWER RATE STUDY 6,135.00 Total: 6,135.00
72 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 281,002.47 98 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 523,207.25
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10115-10140 and 76210-76281 in the amount of $523,207.25 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 February 28, 2023.
- Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76282 1/24/2023 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION Ref000212977 UB Refund Cst #026318 283.91 Total : 283.91
76283 1/24/2023 008047 DEMO UNLIMITED INC Ref000212978 UB Refund Cst #026322 465.48 Total: 465.48
76284 1/24/2023 008042 FAULKNER, LINDA Ref000212971 UB Refund Cst #015176 147.16 Total: 147.16
76285 1/24/2023 008045 FRANCO, JESSE Ref000212974 UB Refund Cst #025678 67.09 Total: 67.09
76286 1/24/2023 008043 GONZALEZ, TONY Ref000212972 UB Refund Cst #018970 24.07 Total: 24.07
76287 1/24/2023 007666 OAKVIEW CONSTRUCTOR INC Ref000212976 UB Refund Cst #026212 475.17 Total : 475.17
76288 1/24/2023 008046 SCHAIBLE-GOSEYUM, THERESA Ref000212975 UB Refund Cst #025799 151.25 Total : 151.25
76289 1/24/2023 008044 TEMPLE, BETH Ref000212973 UB Refund Cst #024891 98.02 Total: 98.02
8 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,712.15
8 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,712.15
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76282-76289 in the amount of $1,712.15 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 February 28, 2023.

Cheist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10141 1/30/2023 000115 FEDEX 1100-8293-2 018201 FINANCE CHARGE 8.41 7-943-71826 018201 EXPRESS/GROUND SHIPPING SERVIC 35.90 7-957-52387 018201 EXPRESS/GROUND SHIPPING SERVIC 47.72 7-979-45767 018201 EXPRESS/GROUND SHIPPING SERVIC 18.00 7-987-15623 018201 EXPRESS/GROUND SHIPPING SERVIC 17.60 Total : 127.63
10142 1/31/2023 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 018193 USE TAX 12/2022 378.00 Total : 378.00
10143 2/9/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F83301 017984 PARTS/SUPPLIES J04397 017982 PARTS/SUPPLIES 173.99
J06741 017930 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 50.88
J08122 018071 PARTS/SUPPLIES 5.43
J08576 018054 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 67.35
T75232 017981 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.22
Total : 3,431.37
10144 2/9/2023 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 018197 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 12/2022 4,179.48 044555649478 018197 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 1/2023 9,422.74 018197
Total: 13,602.22
10145 2/14/2023 006873 ARAMARK 5880187971 018070 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 320.40 5880194804 018070 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 321.78
5880200232 018070 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 320.40
5880205747 018070 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 320.40
Total : 1,282.98
10146 2/14/2023 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JAN 2023 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 1/20 33,750.00 Total: 33,750.00
6 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 52,572.20 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76290 2/14/2023 008012 ACEVEDO, MILTON 022723 018106 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2127-3/1/2023 135.00 Total : 135.00
76291 2/14/2023 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 106257 016660 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 2/1-31- 86.60 Total: 86.60
76292 2/14/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1CMXHCT9DDT9 017976 PARTS/SUPPLIES 462.76 1GK1 T9RY6TPV 017919 PARTS/SUPPLIES 189.00
1RGGK6YY1CV4 018097 PARTS/SUPPLIES 172.26
1RP96GJ4TTYP 018027 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 60.33
Total : 884.35
76293 2/14/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CA30051-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 176.53 CA30054-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CA30058-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 78.75
CA30579-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 176.53
CA30582-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CA30648-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 134.91
CA30653-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CA30660-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 969.23
CA30891-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 592.20
CA30928-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CA30935-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 38.20
CA30969-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 802.20
CA31025-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CA31026-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 64.16
CA31484-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CA31881-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CA31882-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 822.24
CA31883-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CA32132-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 144.36
CA32176-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CB30105-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CB30106-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 84.25
CB30280-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 67.40
CB30428-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 802.20
CB30429-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 1,537.20
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76293 2/14/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CB30432-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 1,537.20
CB30518-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 802.20
CB30655-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 735.00
CB30751-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 735.00
CJ20184-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 147.00
CJ20720-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 299.90
CJ21389-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 445.20
CL21802-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 52.50
CL21899-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 65.15
CL21902-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 47.25
CL21915-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 78.75
Total : 12,125.67
76294 2/14/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CA30929-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 32.09 CA30931-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CA30932-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 16.85
CA30934-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 19.10
CA30936-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 38.20
CA31028-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 32.08
CA31029-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 32.08
CB30395-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 15.75
CK20669-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CK21095-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CL21900-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 29.98
CL21901-0040 018180 TESTING SERVICES 29.98
SINV108807 018180 FINANCE CHARGE 36.26
SINV109008 018180 FINANCE CHARGE 14.44
Total: 400.30
76295 2/14/2023 008048 BAEZ, ALBERTO LEE SOC/2023-4 018080 SOCCER OFFICIAL 420.00 Total: 420.00
76296 2/14/2023 007828 BECK OIL, INC 60641CL 018181 DIESEL FUEL 1,233.19 Total : 1,233.19
76297 2/14/2023 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 43807 018064 LAB SERVICES 12/2022 262.00 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76297 2/14/2023 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES (Continued) 49312 018064 LAB SERVICES 12/2022 263.00
Total : 525.00
76298 2/14/2023 007804 BORDIN SEMMER LP 15 018081 JUDGEMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS 7,651.10 Total : 7,651.10
76299 2/14/2023 006095 BROWN, JASON 022723 018109 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2/27-3/3/2023 190.00 Total: 190.00
76300 2/14/2023 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 23-005 018065 EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SERVICI 1,146.83 Total: 1,146.83
76301 2/14/2023 000830 CENTURY FORMS 3353 017957 GENERAL RECEIPT BOOKS 93526-9652 1,027.13 Total : 1,027.13
76302 2/14/2023 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC 11/2022 018182 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 11,978.40 12/2022 018182 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 11,031.68 Total : 23,010.08
76303 2/14/2023 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES 04-017040-06 018183 COLLECTION ACCOUNTS 20.00 Total : 20.00
76304 2/14/2023 003841 CIVIC PLUS 249117 018184 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,151.34 Total : 2,151.34
76305 2/14/2023 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002624 018057 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 12/2022 12,653.50 AN0000002641 018066 SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC 3,000.00
Total : 15,653.50
76306 2/14/2023 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005573 018185 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 12/2022 7,115.71 Total: 7,115.71
76307 2/14/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JAN 2023 018104 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 1/2023 78,177.62 Total : 78,177.62
76308 2/14/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000131696 018186 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 2/1-2/28/2023 270.71 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76308 2/14/2023 005603 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED (Continued) Total : 270.71 76309 2/14/2023 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 19699 017978 BASE MATERIAL 2,707.84 19703 017977 BASE MATERIAL 1,100.54
19728 018096 BASE MATERIAL 2,201.99
Total: 6,010.37
76310 2/14/2023 007305 CROWE, CRISTINA SAS-2023 018083 SOCCER ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT 2,719.00 Total: 2,719.00
76311 2/14/2023 003026 CROWE, JONATHAN SOC/2023-6 018082 SOCCER OFFICIAL 90.00 Total: 90.00
76312 2/14/2023 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0642847 016661 WATER SERVICEMWTP 1/27-2124/2023 90.50 15793 018188 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 240.49
642845,642888 018187 WATER SERVICE/BFD 1/27-2124/2023 70.75 Total : 401.74
76313 2/14/2023 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-198011 017979 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 138.25 8681-198162 017980 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.96
Total : 199.21
76314 2/14/2023 004033 DECONINCK, JOSEPH 011123 018084 REIMBURSEMENT - TRAVEL/FUEL 19.55 Total : 19.55
76315 2/14/2023 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 621939 018189 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 11/2022 1,637.00 627847 018189 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 12/2022 1,705.00
628036 018189 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 12/2022 32.00
631604 018121 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 12/2022 35.00
633964 018189 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 1/2023 1,869.00
638189 018178 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 1/2023 35.00
Total : 5,313.00
76316 2/14/2023 003657 DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EXAMINER 23ME0093 018067 ANALYSIS SERVICES 922.00 Total: 922.00
76317 2/14/2023 002372 EGAN, CHRISTOPHER 23690 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION REF 12.66 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Descriptlon/Account Amount 76317 2/14/2023 002372 002372 EGAN, CHRISTOPHER (Continued) Total : 12.66 76318 2/14/2023 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L2121393552 018190 EMPLOYMENT TAX 61.00 Total : 61.00
76319 2/14/2023 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 13087 018068 EQUIPMENT 133.52 Total : 133.52
76320 2/14/2023 008041 GEARGRID LLC 0022537-IN 017893 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,984.00 Total : 4,984.00
76321 2/14/2023 007456 GONZALEZ, ALEX SOC/2023-7 018168 SOCCER OFFICIAL 75.00 Total : 75.00
76322 2/14/2023 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC A&R-1 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - A&R 3,200.00 Total : 3,200.00
76323 2/14/2023 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 43369615 018179 LODGING - M ACEVEDO 2/27-3/1/2023 376.86 Total : 376.86
76324 2/14/2023 003900 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC 101468856 018079 REGISTRATION 900.00 Total: 900.00
76325 2/14/2023 007367 IPT HOLDINGS, LLC 0271748-IN 018098 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,400.00 Total : 1,400.00
76326 2/14/2023 004956 JAKOBSEN, ROBERT 021223 018108 REIMBURSEMENT - PER DIEM 2/12-2/1: 155.00 151429 018108 REIMBURSEMENT - LODGING 2/12-2/13 131.04
22811752 018107 REIMBURSEMENT - LODGING 2/13-2/15 376.86 Total : 662.90
76327 2/14/2023 007369 LAMBERT, JENNIFER 016804 BLOOD DRAWS/ON CALL FEE 1/2023 725.00 Total : 725.00
76328 2/14/2023 007242 LEE, ALEJANDRO SOC/2023-2 018085 SOCCER OFFICIAL 385.00 Total: 385.00
76329 2/14/2023 006343 MAGANA, EDUARDO SOC/2023-8 018087 SOCCER OFFICIAL 500.00 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76329 2/14/2023 006343 006343 MAGANA, EDUARDO (Continued) Total : 500.00 76330 2/14/2023 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD MD18308 017983 PERMIT #E005315 CO/FACILITY #0746/1 400.11 Total: 400.11
76331 2/14/2023 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN JAN 2023 018191 INSPECTION SERVICES 1/2023 722.50 Total: 722.50
76332 2/14/2023 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 134687 018072 DIESEL FUEL 3,167.84 Total : 3,167.84
76333 2/14/2023 003695 PENA, FABIAN SOC/2023-3 018088 SOCCER OFFICIAL 110.00 Total : 110.00
76334 2/14/2023 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 018192 POSTAGE 11/30/2022-1/31/2023 6,195.95 Total : 6,195.95
76335 2/14/2023 005850 PRIETO, ROBERTO SOC/2023-1 018089 SOCCER OFFICIAL 215.00 Total : 215.00
76336 2/14/2023 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO 2023/3RD QTR 018120 WORKERS' COMP DEPOSIT PROGRAN 85,415.75 INV21 018169 LIABILITY TRUST ACCOUNT REPLENIS 33,600.00 Total : 119,015.75
76337 2/14/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 29090107 017567 SUPPLIES 582.01 30077663 017918 SUPPLIES 547.64
30262757 017955 SUPPLIES 126.12
30359191 017967 SUPPLIES 50.01
Total : 1,305.78
76338 2/14/2023 008028 RAIN FOR RENT 1839032 017569 WWTP EMERGENCY REPAIRS 14,649.03 Total : 14,649.03
76339 2/14/2023 007523 REVEAL MEDIA USA, INC 953 017647 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 2,323.99 Total : 2,323.99
76340 2/14/2023 004495 REYNOLDS, TERRY 021023 018166 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 176.16 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76340 2/14/2023 004495 004495 REYNOLDS, TERRY (Continued) Total : 176.16 76341 2/14/2023 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK CEQA2301-001 RECORDING FEE 50.00 Total : 50.00
76342 2/14/2023 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 109 016805 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 1/2023 1,825.00 Total : 1,825.00
76343 2/14/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 105211 018059 SUPPLIES 164.61 132133 018060 SUPPLIES 303.33
316188 018061 SUPPLIES 51.37
690811 018155 SUPPLIES 83.27
840622 018062 SUPPLIES 64.72
Total : 667.30
76344 2/14/2023 003217 SWRB ACCOUNTING OFFICE LW-1039811 018099 SYSTEM #3310003 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 10,948.88 SM-1039802 018099 SYSTEM #3301428 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 560.79 SM-1039804 018099 SYSTEM #3301630 7/1/2022-6/30/2023 348.40 Total : 11,858.07
76345 2/14/2023 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 079791 018069 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 3/2023 1,741.64 079795 018194 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 3/2023 697.68
Total: 2,439.32
76346 2/14/2023 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B22-12-206 017556 SALINITY STUDY 16,600.00 Total: 16,600.00
76347 2/14/2023 008040 TRAFFIC SAFETY WAREHOUSE 104091A 017892 TRAFFIC PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,090.03 Total: 2,090.03
76348 2/14/2023 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 120230065 018195 DIG ALERT TICKETS 1/2023 129.00 1220220061 018195 DIG ALERT TICKETS 12/2022 59.00
22-2302082 018195 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT 33.03 22-2302475 018195 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT 33.03 Total: 254.06
76349 2/14/2023 001981 US BANK 2216837 018196 WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING 118,012.50 2216838 018196 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BOND: 68,662.50
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76349 2/14/2023 001981 001981 US BANK (Continued) Total : 186,675.00 76350 2/14/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 215295 018100 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,679.73 220936 018073 PARTS/SUPPLIES 202.38
222056 018075 PARTS/SUPPLIES 323.23
222689 018074 PARTS/SUPPLIES 231.33
223832 018076 PARTS/SUPPLIES 195.88
224413 018077 PARTS/SUPPLIES 408.20
225874 018078 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 186.21
232498 018101 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 17.85
233113 018102 PARTS/SUPPLIES 229.27
234793 018103 PARTS/SUPPLIES 249.33
Total : 3,723.41
76351 3/1/2023 007106 MOGG, WAYNE 031323 017912 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 3/13-3/15/2023 110.00 Total : 110.00
62 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 555,889.24 68 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 608,461.44

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
1 hereby certify that warrants numbered 10141-10146 and 76290-76351 in the amount of $608,461.44 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 February 28, 2023.

Chust Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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02/15/202310:24:49AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76352 2/15/2023 008064 ARNETT, JOANNA Ref000213473 UB Refund Cst #025800 135.00 Total : 135.00
76353 2/15/2023 003792 BARRETT, STELLA Ref000213464 UB Refund Cst #019697 119.07 Total : 119.07
76354 2/15/2023 008057 BROOKS, SEAN Ref000213465 UB Refund Cst #023685 50.56 Total : 50.56
76355 2/15/2023 008059 DELEON, EUNICE Ref000213468 UB Refund Cst #024434 49.09 Total : 49.09
76356 2/15/2023 007614 ELLIS, CHRIS Ref000213467 UB Refund Cst #024398 51.42 Total : 51.42
76357 2/15/2023 008066 FLANAGAN FAMILY TRUST Ref000213475 UB Refund Cst #026210 91.97 Total : 91.97
76358 2/15/2023 008060 GARRETT, DANIEL Ref000213469 UB Refund Cst #024542 32.98 Total : 32.98
76359 2/15/2023 008063 LIMON, ERIKA Ref000213472 UB Refund Cst #025775 12.97 Total: 12.97
76360 2/15/2023 006752 LOUREIRO, GUADALUPE Ref000213462 UB Refund Cst #003314 250.00 Total : 250.00
76361 2/15/2023 008062 NGO, HOA Ref000213471 UB Refund Cst #025738 106.40 Total: 106.40
76362 2/15/2023 007681 QUIST, ARON & TERESA Ref000213463 UB Refund Cst #003741 215.28 Total: 215.28
76363 2/15/2023 008058 RAMOS III, VICTOR Ref000213466 UB Refund Cst #023715 96.30 Total : 96.30
76364 2/15/2023 008061 RIOS, JACOB Ref000213470 UB Refund Cst #025207 97.28 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76364 2/15/2023 008061 008061 RIOS, JACOB (Continued) Total : 97.28 76365 2/15/2023 008055 SALCEDO, RAFAEL Ref000213460 UB Refund Cst #000961 5.29 Total : 5.29
76366 2/15/2023 008065 SMITH, MILDRED Ref000213474 UB Refund Cst #026056 2.00 Total: 2.00
76367 2/15/2023 008056 VON MOHR, GEORGE & LINDA Ref000213461 UB Refund Cst #003299 68.40 Total: 68.40
16 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,384.01
16 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,384.01

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76352-76367 in the amount of $1,384.01 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 February 28, 2023.

Chiest
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10147 2/16/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 018254 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTE 124.70 Total : 124.70
10148 2/16/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 018255 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 147.79 Total : 147.79
10149 2/16/2023 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 018260 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 7,471.30 9091590039 018256 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 117-2/6/202: 443.71 9091590042 018257 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLWELLS 1, 2,675.83
Total : 10,590.84
10150 2/16/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 018262 NATURAL GASP 17-20221720: 185.41 11185732804 018262 218.80
018262
Total: 404.21
10151 2/16/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 018263 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 12/22/2C 950.22 Total: 950.22
10152 2/16/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 018264 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTE 522.87 07632638008 018264 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTE 613.29
018264
Total : 1,136.16
10153 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 018265 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 1, 55.44 Total : 55.44
10154 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 018266 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 247.09 Total : 247.09
10155 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 018267 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 1: 301.87 Total : 301.87
10156 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 018268 ELECTRICITYMWTP 12/28/2022-1/: 8,034.88 Total : 8,034.88
10157 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 018269 ELECTRICITY/PTF 12/28/2022-1/2 8,588.49 Page:
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10157 2/16/2023 000283 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON C (Continued) Total : 8,588.49 10158 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 018270 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 1, 14,919.12 Total : 14,919.12
10159 2/16/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 018271 ELECTRICITYICITY FACILITIES 12/1 27,443.44 Total : 27,443.44
10160 2/16/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9925330984 018275 WIRELESS SERVICE/WATER METE 76.02 Total : 76.02
10161 2/16/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9925330985 018276 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 12/14/2022 166.76 Total: 166.76
10162 2/16/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9925330983 018277 WIRELESS SERVICE 12/14/2022-1/ 789.46 Total : 789.46
10163 2/17/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 184682 017951 PARTS/SUPPLIES 326.24 193846 017874 PARTS/SUPPLIES 217.39
J02888 017951 PARTS/SUPPLIES 5.43
J02900 017951 [CREDIT RETURN] -8.66
J11906 018091 PARTS/SUPPLIES 98.92
J14418 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.10
J15529 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.48
J15690 PARTS/SUPPLIES 119.61
J18103 PARTS/SUPPLIES 475.17
J21051 PARTS/SUPPLIES
J21774 PARTS/SUPPLIES 193.53
J25364 PARTS/SUPPLIES
J25384 018198 PARTS/SUPPLIES
J26989 018226 PARTS/SUPPLIES
T76895 018095 PARTS/SUPPLIES 28.24
018095
T78037 018149 PARTS/SUPPLIES 34.76
Total: 1,730.20
17 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 75,706.69 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76368 2/28/2023 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 148992090 018248 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 56.25 Total : 56.25
76369 2/28/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11L9GKDJ6M4G 018219 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,946.58 1HVWX3CMPHJD 018234 PARTS/SUPPLIES 903.40
1LGKPHKNPKF9 018157 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.43
018157
Total : 5,893.41
76370 3/1/2023 005289 AYRES SUITES 218788 017910 LODGING - W MOGG 3/13-3/15/202: 215.08 Total : 215.08
76371 2/28/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CB31212-0040 TESTING SERVICES 50.55 CB31213-0040 018249
TESTING SERVICES 16.85
CB31214-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CB31215-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 14.33
CB31216-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 64.16
CB31217-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 144.36
CB31219-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CB31220-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CB31225-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 57.30
CB31226-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 19.10
CB31227-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 38.20
CB31256-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CB31260-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CB31261-0040 018249 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
Total : 967.07
76372 2/28/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR100383 018163 CN10665-01 2/6-3/5/2023 92.99 AR100454 018250 24867-02 11/11/2022-2/10/2023 278.41
Total : 371.40
76373 2/28/2023 000051 C B PLUMBING 96373 017932 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 360.00 Total : 360.00
76374 2/28/2023 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC 1/2023 018251 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCEN 15,877.24 Total : 15,877.24
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76375 2/28/2023 007832 CHURCHWELL, TERRY 23848896 018235 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOT: 200.00 Total : 200.00
76376 2/28/2023 004041 CI SOLUTIONS 00013821 018093 SUPPLIES 373.62 Total: 373.62
76377 2/28/2023 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM001208 018167 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.00 Total: 110.00
76378 2/28/2023 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN0470655 018236 ACCOUNT #AR0111046 FACILITY #F 123.00 Total : 123.00
76379 2/28/2023 003413 CRAFCO, INC. 9402867783 017986 22,983.08 9402867784 017986 CRACK SEALING MATERIALE
22,983.08
Total : 45,966.16
76380 2/28/2023 005976 CSMFO 2023 018252 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 125.00 Total: 125.00
76381 2/28/2023 006907 CT INTERNATIONAL 2221024 018203 SAFETY SUPPLIES 293.63 Total : 293.63
76382 2/28/2023 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55338 018220 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 330.60 55387 018221 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 480.00
55388 018222 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE SERVICE: 120.00
Total : 930.60
76383 2/28/2023 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-198419 018160 PARTS/SUPPLIES 135.07 8681-198671 018223 PARTS/SUPPLIES 7.09
8681-198752 018224 PARTS/SUPPLIES
8681-198800 018116 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.53
8681-198878 018116 PARTS/SUPPLIES 42.17
8681-198881 018116 PARTS/SUPPLIES 543.04
Total: 775.38
76384 3/1/2023 007712 DALE, GARTH 031223 017109 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 3/12-3/17/2023 260.00 Total: 260.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76385 2/28/2023 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL230435 018237 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (110) 10/2022. 4,650.06 Total : 4,650.06
76386 2/28/2023 004666 DOOR DEPOT 7919 018253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 425.00 Total: 425.00
76387 2/28/2023 007951 DSLRPROS 5000101195 018204 DRONE SUPPLIES 1,363.71 Total: 1,363.71
76388 2/28/2023 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPWK0560310 017942 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 390.20 EPWK0560744 017969 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 993.15
EPWK0560745 017970 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 901.85
EPWK0560746 017971 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 1,094.50
EPWK0560747 017972 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 790.30
EPWK0560818 017973 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 1,377.03
EPWK0560819 017974 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 1,245.65
EPWK0560820 017975 REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 2,275.07
Total: 9,067.75
76389 2/17/2023 008051 ERDELYI, BRIAN 022323 018122 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2/23/2023 45.00 Total : 45.00
76390 2/28/2023 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 018259 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 7,453.99 9091590042 018258 CENTRANET ACCESS-SWELLS 2 2,683.76
Total: 10,137.75
76391 2/28/2023 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 594632 018238 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 632.10 Total : 632.10
76392 2/28/2023 008053 GMP CONSULTANTS LLC 22-107 018177 RECRUITMENT SERVICES 6,166.66 Total : 6,166.66
76393 2/28/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9553255804 018239 PARTS/SUPPLIES 224.05 Total : 224.05
76394 2/28/2023 000132 HACH COMPANY 13435492 017114 PARTS/SUPPLIES 564.13 Total : 564.13
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76395 3/1/2023 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 23586724 018205 LODGING - E GANDARA 3/13-3/14/2 188.43 Total : 188.43
76396 3/1/2023 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 46720842 018176 LODGING - C WADLEY 3/20-3/24/20 753.72 Total : 753.72
76397 2/28/2023 002150 JONES MAYER 114187 018208 LEGAL SERVICES 1/2023 10,576.56 Total : 10,576.56
76398 2/28/2023 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO S08230 018243 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,116.32 S08285 018242 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,512.62
018242
Total : 5,628.94
76399 2/28/2023 008054 KOSMONT REALTY 2211.7-001 018174 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12/1-12 1,696.50 Total : 1,696.50
76400 2/28/2023 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9310301618 018218 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,703.47 Total : 1,703.47
76401 2/28/2023 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 643216 018261 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES 7,538.00 Total : 7,538.00
76402 2/28/2023 005851 LEE, RICARDO SOC/2023-5 018086 SOCCER OFFICIAL 265.00 Total : 265.00
76403 2/17/2023 007106 MOGG, WAYNE 022323 018123 PER DIEM - 2/23/2023 45.00 Total : 45.00
76404 2/28/2023 003093 NCL OF WISCONSIN, INC 482572 018056 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,534.93 Total : 1,534.93
76405 2/28/2023 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-52908 017952 PARTS/SUPPLIES 863.40 Total : 863.40
76406 2/28/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 30299753 017959 SUPPLIES 138.69 30564742 018110 SUPPLIES 827.50
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76406 2/28/2023 000213 000213 QUILL CORPORATION (Continued) Total : 966.19 76407 2/28/2023 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 151864 018156 SUPPLIES 267.09 Total : 267.09
76408 2/28/2023 004728 ROSERUSH SERVICES, LLC 2023-1-92225 018152 SOFTWARE/TECHNICAL SUPPORT 195.00 Total : 195.00
76409 2/28/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 155100 018171 SUPPLIES 67.83 504133 018170 SUPPLIES 155.44
Total : 223.27
76410 2/28/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 22-12071 018272 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 12/1-1 688.75 23-1071 018273 COMPUTER UPGRADES - INSTALLI 800.00
23-1518 018273 COMPUTER UPGRADES - EQUIPME 9,962.80
018273
23-2500 018273 COMPUTER UPGRADES - SHIPPINI 87.81
Total: 11,539.36
76411 2/28/2023 008052 SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS GROUP INC 021423 018207 SUPPLIES 1,056.28 Total : 1,056.28
76412 2/28/2023 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 018274 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 79.06 Total : 79.06
76413 2/28/2023 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 080112 018194 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 4/2 697.68 Total : 697.68
76414 2/28/2023 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B22-12-208 018172 WATER DISTRIBUTION MASTER PL 3,120.00 B22-12-209 018173 PVC WATER TANK DESIGN/CONST 1,470.00
Total : 4,590.00
76415 2/28/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 076195 017884 CREDIT ON ACCOUNT - 289.98 240534 018158 PARTS/SUPPLIES 205.62
241071 018158 PARTS/SUPPLIES 205.22
242138 018158 PARTS/SUPPLIES 354.63
247374 018159 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,742.26
250692 018244 PARTS/SUPPLIES 348.16
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76415 2/28/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK (Continued)
250696 018245 PARTS/SUPPLIES 259.26
Total: 2,825.17
76416 3/1/2023 007690 WADLEY, COTY 032023 017804 PER DIEM 3/20-3/24/2023 225.00 Total : 225.00
49 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 159,632.10 66 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 235,338.79

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10147-10163 and 76368-76416 in the amount of $235,338.79 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 February 28, 2023.

Chust _ Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/23/2022 to 01/05/2023
Payday 01/13/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53430 to 53448, and direct deposits warrants numbered 54968 to 55027 in the amount of $252,430.64 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 February 28th, 2023.

ChistClus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/06/2023 to 01/19/2023
Payday 01/19/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53449 to 53450 in the amount of $608.51 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 February 28th, 2023.

Chesth -Chr
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/06/2023 to 01/19/2023
Payday 01/27/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53451 to 53469, and direct deposits warrants warrants at the meeting of February 284, 2023.

Chist - Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/01/2023 to 01/31/2023
Payday 02/03/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53470 to 53474, and direct deposits warrants numbered 55088 to 55187 in the amount of $73,978.72 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 February 28th, 2023.

Chiest Ever
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 01/20/2023 to 02/02/2023
Payday 02/10/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53475 to 53493, and direct deposits warrants numbered 55188 to 55247 in the amount of $263,822.70 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 February 28th, 2023.

Chest
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
January 10, 2023
The January 10, 2023 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Reynolds, Halby and Burton. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, City Treasurer and Finance Director Christa Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

Mayor DeConinck asked for a moment of silence for Doris Morgan, a community advocate who passed away last month. She served on the Council for many years, was Mayor and did a lot for our community, senior citizens and our youth.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there is no reportable action.

PRESENTATION:

Recognizing the Palo Verde High School Varsity Girls Golf and Football Teams.

Mayor DeConinck stated we are blessed to have you here. You have been tremendous these past few years. Thank you for everything you have done. Coach Wally Grant introduced the Football team and presented Council with a signed game ball. Coach Peterson introduced the Girls Golf dain wal vampion. hiwertlucky enough as yeaship have Had. Phipps inaches ask at the third person in Jacket History to win a personal IVL Championship. This year, Charlie Dagnino came out of nowhere and won it. This year they made a trophy for it, the IVL Cup, which will stay at our school until next year. Charlie was also recognized by the Southeastern Conference as the outstanding scholar athlete for Golf.

Richard "Blade" Phipps acknowledged Athletic Director Genny Hann who represents all the sports and High School Principal Rachel Angel.

COmE No on of the DoRi. Iran the Conse Calenda ce contrare to it enemile eated consent calendar and acted upon separately.

2. Posting of the Agenda.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 1/10/2023, warrants numbered 10093 through 10110 and 76112 through 76165 in the amount of $461,074.50; 1/10/2023, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76166 through 76169 in the amount of $260.77 and 1/10/2023, warrants numbered 10111 through 10114 and 76170 through 76209 in the amount of $181,010.87. -44-

4. Approval of the Pavroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 1/10/2023, warrants numbered 53383 through 53402 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54749 through 54808 in the amount of $261,550.76; 1/10/2023, warrants numbered 53403 through 53419 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54809 through 54866 in the amount of $224,233.43; 1/10/2023, warrants numbered 53420 through 53422 in the amount of $19,682.81 and 1/10/2023, warrants numbered 53423 through 53429 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 54868 through 54967 in the amount of $69,702.86.

5. Minutes of the December 13, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the December 13, 2022 Meeting.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly Investment Report.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption- KFC Quick Service Restaurant. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported GLMV Architecture, representing Yum! Brands who owns the KFC brand name is proposing to develop a new KFC Quick Service Restaurant with drive thru on a vacant site located at the southeast corner of Lovekin Boulevard and Hobsonway. The site plan includes a two-story building with 2,050 SF gross floor area. The interior includes approximately 1,115 SF of dining area, 935SF of kitchen and food preparation, 458 SF of restroom and 586 SF of storage and accessory use. A single drive thru lane with a pickup window is proposed facing Hobsonway. The site plan also includes a new pylon mounted sign, parking, landscaping, and lighting. The current zoning and General Plan designation is General Commercial which permits the use of eating and drinking establishments. Surrounding land uses include a Del Taco restaurant to the south, Coin Laundry to the east, Starbuck and the Hobsonway mixed commercial center to the north and hotels to the west and northwest. As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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. Therefore, 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 KFC Quick Service Restaurant Project located at 738 W. Hobsonway in Blythe with the County Clerk.

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Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption- Palo Verde Hospital Modular Health Clinic Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported Palo Verde Hospital is proposing development of a Modular Health Clinic on two parcels totaling 0.60 acres. The site plan includes a single story 2,160 SF modular clinic with lobby, administrative office, lab and five exam rooms. The project also includes parking and landscaping. The current zoning and General Plan designation is Public/Quasi Public which permits the use of health care facilities.

Surrounding land uses include a church to the north, residential uses to the east and Palo Verde Hospital to the south and west. As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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. Therefore, 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 Palo Verde Hospital Modular Health Clinic Project located at 248 E. Barnard Street in Blythe with the County Clerk.

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

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Emergency Repair at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it is recommended Council review the emergency action for the repairs to the collapsed pipe at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. It is further recommended Council, by a 4/5 vote, determine there is a need to continue the emergency repairs. Since the last meeting, Rove Engineering has inserted two of three new valves and installed new C900 pipe and elbows. Staff anticipates the emergency repairs will be close to completion by the next Council meeting.

Pictures of the repair efforts were provided to Council and made available to the public.

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Committee Appointments. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it is recommended the Mayor appoint members of Council to serve on the various boards and committees.

No public comment. No changes were made to the established committee appointments.

February's City Council Meeting Schedule. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated due to a noticed Public Hearing scheduled for February 28th h, staff recommends Council hold the February meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month and go dark on the second Tuesday. The normal City Council meeting schedule will resume in March.

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

Ordinance No. 920-22 Amending Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of the Blythe Municipal Code. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated in 2017, the City adopted an Ordinance establishing regulations for commercial cannabis activity. The City also adopted by -46-
Resolution, regulations for permitting such businesses. Several amendments have been adopted to the Commercial Cannabis Ordinance since its adoption. The last amendment was made in 2020, specifically relating to the location of certain cannabis businesses near adult day care centers. Several amendments have been made at the request of operators or applicants. The last amendment made for consistence with State law occurred in late 2017. After a recent review of the Commercial Cannabis Ordinance, it was determined the City's Ordinance was no longer consistent with current State regulations. The City's Ordinance uses the term Dispensary for retail sales of cannabis. However, the State Department of Cannabis Control defines this use as storefront retail. For consistency with State rules and regulations, the proposed ordinance changes any reference from dispensary to storefront retailer. The City's current ordinance is unclear on whether the delivery of cannabis products from a licensed storefront retail (dispensary) is permitted. The DCC allows for the delivery of commercial cannabis products from storefront retailers with the issuance of a Type 10 license classification. Currently, Have A Heart dba High Times has a Type 10 license classification from the State of California and offers delivery service for their customers. For consistency with State regulations, the proposed ordinance amendment will allow storefront retailers licensed in the City of Blythe with a Type 10 license to deliver commercial cannabis products within the City. Pursuant to the current Ordinance, delivery from non-storefront retailers is not allowed. Council and staff have discussed the process for transferring permits to new owners after the permit is issued and the business is established and operating. It has been staff's understanding that any "transfers" would include the new owner going through the owner background investigation and receiving approval from the City Council. However, the current Ordinance does not specifically address permit transfers. The proposed ordinance makes it clear that it is unlawful for permits to be sold, transferred or assigned by the permittee. The proposed ordinance provides that in the event a permittee desires to sell or transfer the commercial cannabis business to a new owner and/or operate the business under a new entity and/or name not listed on the permit, the new owner must obtain a new permit prior to commencing or continuing operations. The proposed ordinance outlines the criteria for determining individual and corporate ownership interests in commercial cannabis businesses to prohibit permittees from transferring ownership without first complying with City procedures. The proposed ordinance also clarifies the procedures for changing the approved location for a commercial cannabis business. Procedures for changes in ownership and location will be established by Resolution of the City Council. After the Agenda was posted, the City Attorney recommended some changes to Section 5.10.180, which is permits non- assignable/non-transferable which further clarified changes in ownership to add ownership interest of 20% or more which is consistent with State law. Those changes will be made and published for the adoption of the Ordinance.

No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to introduce Ordinance No. 920-22. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

ORAL REPORTS:

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Recreation Center was open Monday through Saturday. Due to budget cuts and lack of use, the Saturday service was discontinued. There has been interest in having the Center open on Saturday, so we are going to roll it out for a trial period. Before it become permanent, we will bring it back to Council for direction.

Mayor DeConinck reported on CWA's Statewide Convention which was held in Blythe this past weekend.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:39pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council
Special Meeting
January, 24, 2023
The January 24, 2023 Special meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 2:30pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Reynolds, Halby and Burton. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto and other Agency staff.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

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.

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

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Golf Course Water Supply Line Project. Mayor DeConinck excused himself from the meeting due to a potential conflict of interest involving real property.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Golf Course Water Supply Line Project consists of installing 1,000 feet of new pipe from the head gate on A Canal to the cistern located at the holding pond on Hole No 6. The new pipe will be installed 48 inches below surface level. The existing pipe will be removed and disposed of. On November 29, 2022, bids were received from RE Hoover and Radco, Inc. Due to irregularities in the bids received, Council rejected the bids on December 13, 2022 and directed staff to re-bid the project. On January 12, 2023, staff conducted the bid opening for the re-bid of the Golf Course Water Supply Line Project. Bids were received from Inland Builders Supply in the amount of $195,500 and from Radco, Inc. in the amount of $270,450. As David Bayles, who has an interest in Inland Builder's Supply assisted staff with the scope of work for the bid documents for this project and has an ownership interest in the Lease Agreement for operation and maintenance of the Blythe Golf Course, the City Attorney has advised there are potential conflicts of interest that would prohibit the City from awarding the contract for this project to Inland Builder's Supply. David Bayles has since clarified that his ownership in Inland Builder's Supply is less than 50% and his ownership interest in BNB Golf Management is 37.5%. However, the City Attorney's opinion on the conflict remains unchanged. As such, the City Council's options include awarding the project to Radco, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $270,450 or to once -49-
again reject the bids received and re-bid the project. As this project was not budgeted in the current fiscal year, should Council reject the bids received, the project could also be put on hold until funding becomes available either through CIF or through the City's budget process. Should Council award the project to Radco, Inc. it is recommended Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Radco in an amount not to exceed $270,450, enter into an agreement with The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed $14,750, authorize the City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding $15,000 and establish a project budget of $285,200.

No public comment.

Councilman Reynolds asked about the conflict issues with Inland Builders Supply and David Bayles. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Mr. Bayles brought this project to the City's attention. Our pipe runs through a field owned by Red River Farms in which the City has an Easement. Red River is making some changes to the field which will compromise our pipe. They are installing a concrete ditch and are concerned our leaking pipe will also compromise it. They requested that the City replace the pipe which was installed in the 1960's and has been leaking for some time. We met onsite and, to assist with the project, David Bayles helped staff with the bid document. As he assisted me with the bid documents, there is a conflict of interest with him doing the construction. There are also ownership interest issues.

City Attorney Roberto said it's a conflict of interest under Government Code 1090. It's a little different than what the City Council would experience as a conflict of interest; but under the statute, if someone is involved in a preliminary part of a project, they are prohibited from later being the contractor on the project. There is case law and FPPC advice letters consistent with the advice I have given.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the penalties for awarding the contract are not on the City, but on the contractor. If it were challenged, Mr. Bayles would be responsible to pay back any money received for the project and other penalties. We are protecting him by not awarding him the bid.

City Attorney Roberto said they are criminal penalties. If they are found guilty its punishable by a felony. The standard is a willful violation defined as having knowledge of a potential conflict of interest. As Mr. Bayles has been advised of these potential issues, he could face serious criminal penalties if it went that route.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez asked the detriment of waiting. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it depends on how fast Red River Farm moves on the concrete ditch. This line irrigates the golf course. If the line were to break, and could not be repaired quickly, we may not have the ability to irrigate the course. There may be a value they could use to tap into City water, which isn't the most cost effective way to irrigate, but could serve them in a pinch.

Councilman Reynolds moved to accept Radco's bid and move forward with the project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

Mayor DeConinck rejoined the meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS:

Engagement of Communication, Marketing and State Legislative Advocacy Services. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated since the State's announcement of the planned closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison by March 2025, staff and the Council have researched all options the City has in fighting against this closure. This has included engaging all of our elected officials, sending a letter to Governor Newsom opposing the closure, reaching out to our partners, requesting information from the State related to the closure, forming an Ad Hoc committee to work on all items related to the closure and building a coalition of supporters. Staff believes the next step is to hire both a public relations firm to launch a camping to bring awareness of the closure and a lobbyist who can help the City navigate Sacramento and help the City set meetings with key lawmakers. Both Tripepi Smith and Joe A. Gonsalves and Son come highly recommended, are up for the challenge and have worked extensively on local government issues. Therefore, it is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2023-008 A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. for Communication and Marketing Services in an amount not to exceed $125,000. It is further recommended Council Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2023-009 A with Joe A.

Gonsalves & Son for State Legislative Advocacy Services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and to file the Lobbying Firm Activity Authorization Form 602. Agreements will be executed once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

No public comment.

Councilman Reynolds asked for the track records of each firm.

Ryder Smith, co-founder of Tripepi Smith stated we work for government, with a focus on Cities, We routinely find ourselves trying to explain to the public the State's decisions and their negative impact on cities and communities. We battle Sacramento for local government and local control. We raise awareness on issues to try to maintain and advance local control. We have outlined a strategy with your Interim City Manger on what we think it will take to get this message out to your community, but as well as the County and local City partners. We also have a plan to make this issue approachable and familiar to those in Sacramento.

Jason Gonsalves with Joe A. Gonsalves and Son stated our firm is the first and only 3rd generation lobbying firm founded by my grandfather who served in the legislature. We serve 50+ cities in the state as well as some tribal governments and private clients. We have been in business since 1975. We have a good record of either battling the government and often time winning or finding a win-win resolution. I believe there is a pathway here for a win-win solution.

We represent small and medium sized cities; we do not represent large cities. The only thing older than San Quentin are the efforts to close San Quentin and relocate it. These are not battles that are new to us.

Ryder Smith stated we have worked in about 100 cities in California. We know a lot of people who will be helpful in building this coalition.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Reynolds with a unanimous aye vote.
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ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 2:31pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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8:15:36AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2301-017 ELEC 440 TESORO LANE WILLIAM & JOAN ROYER 46,928.29 396.05 396.05 1/31/2023 SOLAR 851152004 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
11/2222223 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2211-019 ELEC 310 NORTH NINTH STREET RICHARD EMBREE 10,000.00 364.70 364.70 1/5/2023 SOLAR 851032035 JA ENERGY CORP
11/28/2022 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2301-019 ELEC 391 COTTONWOOD LANE KATHY BURRIES 46,791.62 398.18 0.00 1/30/2023 SOLAR 854110026 SOLAR GOING UP
·262023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR on Garage
Total for: ELEC 103,719.91 1,158.93 760.75
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2212-020 ENCROACHMENT VARIOUS CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 608.20 608.20 1/4/2023 LINE WORKS CONSTRUCTION
13/22/2022 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5304441
B2212-021 ENCROACHMENT SOUTH THIRD & EAST DONL CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF W/ 0.00 606.40 606.40 1/4/2023 LINE WORKS CONSTRUCTION
13/4/2022 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5304444
B2212-022 ENCROACHMENT RIVIERA DRIVE CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 609.40 609.40 1/4/2023 LINE WORKS CONSTRUCTION
1202/2022 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5305436
B2301-021 ENCROACHMENT VARIOUS (see cut sheet) CITY RIGHT OF WAY 0.00 352.00 0.00 1/30/2023 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS
1/25/2023 ISSUED Permit Name FEBRUARY BLANKET PERMIT
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 2,176.00 1,824.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2301-020 EXCAV 245 WEST WELLS STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 1,700.00 604.00 604.00 1/26/2023 SEWER PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
1232023 ISSUED Permit Name SEWER LINE REPAIR INALLEY
B2212-006 EXCAV 700 WEST DONLON STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF W 0.00 604.00 604.00 1/5/2023 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
2/8/202: ISSUED Permit Name WO #50153-5320065
/13/201
Total for: EXCAV 1,700.00 1,208.00 1,208.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2212-011 GARAGE 486 NORTH SECOND STREET VICTORIA ALEXANDER 18,355.20 657.23 657.23 1/6/2023 CARPORT 845063002 LUSK PLUMBING
12/13/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Carport & Reroof House
174/2023
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For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Total for: GARAGE 18,355.20 657.23 657.23
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2301-011 MECH 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 3,000.00 145.00 145.00 1/12/2023 857210021 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
113/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Replace 3.5 ton split system Total for: MECH 3,000.00 145.00 145.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2301-003 OTHER 33 WILLIAMS ROAT COXCO LIC 5,000.00 276.77 276.77 1/6/2023 69160066 OWNER
113/2023 ISSUED Permit Name DRYWALL
B2301-027 OTHER 621 HOLLEY LANE MICHAEL CHAVEZ II 5,500.00 93.00 93.00 1/30/2023 842021022 OWNER
1302023 ISSUED Permit Name Demo Pool & Block Wall
B2301-009 OTHER 450 WEST BARNARD STREET HARBOUR VIEW LIC 3,000.00 175.55 175.55 1/31/2023 845111016 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
1/232023 ISSUED Permit Name Repair/Replace Carports
B2301-006 OTHER 145 EUNICE CIRCLE WILLIAM L BAUGHN 2,000.00 286.76 286.76 1/25/2023 842191001 OWNER
12332223 ISSUED Permit Name FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Total for: OTHER 15,500.00 832.08 832.08
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2212-015 PATIO 1537 RIVIERA DRIVE ROBERT & PAULA WILLCUTT E 22,944.00 772.06 772.06 1/23/2023 869410019 OWNER
121820222 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: PATIO 22,944.00 772.06 772.06
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation. Fees Paid B2212-005 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET #. DOUBLE TOV LLC 2,600.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
12/3/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2208-051 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
93222222 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2301-004 PLUMB 700 NORTH BROADWAY CORP OF PRES BISHOP CH JESI 5,000.00 145.00 145.00 1/9/2023 WATER 842090009 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
19/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Post indicator valve
PERM133
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8:15:36AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
B2212-031 PLUMB 1415 WEST HOBSONWAY PALO VERDE VALLEY INNERC. 1,770.00 96.00 96.00 1/10/2023 BACKFLOW 836180044 CRECELIUS INC
1222/2022 ISSUED Permit Name 11/2" BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2212-036 PLUMB 400 NORTH SOLA AVENUE ESTATE OF DENNIS DAY 4,200.00 145.00 145.00 1/10/2023 SEWER 851021010 CRECELIUS INC
123202022 FINALED Permit Name Sewer Line Repair
B2212-037 PLUMB 361 NORTH NINTH STREET EARHART & SARGENT ET AL 3,600.00 145.00 145.00 1/10/2023 SEWER 851033012 CRECELIUS INC
125202022 FINALED Permit Name Sewer Line Repair
B2212-038 PLUMB 291 NORTH MAIN STREET JOHNSON REFRIGERATION ING 1,200.00 96.00 96.00 1/10/2023 BACKFLOW 845121022 CRECELIUS INC
123722022 ISSUED Permit Name 2" BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2301-005 PLUMB 1250 EAST HOBSONWAY WATKINS ENTERPRISES 500.00 96.00 96.00 1/10/2023 BACKFLOW 854040026 CRECELIUS INC
1/4022023 ISSUED Permit Name 3/4' BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2208-048 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
31222022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2208-049 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
3122222 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2208-050 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOVLLC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
31220222 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2301-014 PLUMB 245 WEST WELLS STREET CLYDE C VILAS 800.00 145.00 145.00 1/26/2023 SEWER 848122025 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
V17/2023 ISSUED Permit Name SEWER LINE REPAIR
B2208-053 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
7/220022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2212-004 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 2,600.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PAL.O VERDE PLUMBING COM
12/5/2022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2301-032 PLUMB 187 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY BRENDA JO HASLER 1,600.00 36.00 36.00 1/31/2023 WATER HEATER 836090010 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 12312023 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2301-028 PLUMB 921 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE BRENDA JO HASLER 2,500.00 145.00 145.00 1/31/2023 GAS 839053001 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
1/30/2023 ISSUED Permit Name New gas line for generator B2301-012 PLUMB 491 SOUTH SECOND STREET MARIA M GOMEZ 920.00 36.00 36.00 1/12/2023 WATER HEATER 848141020 OWNER
12/201 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
12/203
B2301-013 PLUMB 511 EAST MURPHY STREET SALVADOR BELTRAN-SOTO 1,600.00 36.00 36.00 1/12/2023 WATER HEATER 845162015 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM V/12/2023 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
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For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
B2208-052 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LLC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
91272022 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2208-054 PLUMB 2200 EAST DONLON STREET # DOUBLE TOV LIC 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 1/12/2023 BACKFLOW 857210021 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
31222222 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2301-022 PLUMB 1302 SAN GORGONIO STREET TOMAS GUTIERREZ 2,000.00 36.00 36.00 1/27/2023 WATER HEATER 836154001 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI 12212023 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 41,390.00 2,021.00 2,021.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2301-002 REMOVE-R 1557 RIVIERA DRIVE CHRISTOPHER J YEAGER 2,000.00 93.00 93.00 1/3/2023 869410018 KNOBLOCH CONSTRUCTION
13/2023 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: REMOVE-R 2,000.00 .93.00 93.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2301-026 RERF 530 WEST MURPHY STREET HECTOR AGUILAR GOMEZ 8,500.00 208.91 208.91 1/30/2023 TEAR OFF 845113004 OWNER
1/30/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2301-025 RERF 144 NORTH PALM DRIVE GOMEZ ET AL. 5,000.00 139.21 139.21 1/30/2023 TEAR OFF 845113013 OWNER
130/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2301-024 RERF 152 & 154 NORTH PALM DRIVE GOMEZ ET AL 5,000.00 139.21 139.21 1/30/2023 TEAR OFF 845113012 OWNER
1/30/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Tear Off
B2301-023 RERF 410 NORTH FIRST STREET RHONDA & NORMAN ENTWIS 8,000.00 191.53 191.53 1/27/2023 OVER EXIST 845062011 OWNER
127/2023 FINALED Permit Name OVER EXISTING
B2301-016 RERF 301 NORTH TENTH STREET BOBBIE RINCON 4,000.00 121.77 121.77 1/19/2023 TEAR OFF 851032017 OWNER
1119/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Tear Off, Entry Way & add roof pitch B2301-001 RERF 503 NORTH FIFTH STREET RONALD & TRACI GEORGE 15,600.00 328.97 328.97 1/3/2023 TEAR OFF 842123010 ACCURATE ROOFING
1/3/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Re-roof Tear off
1/3/2023
Total for: RERF 46,100.00 1,129.60 1,129.60
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2211-006 SFR 2660 COLORADO RIVER ROAL SCOTT & LÉNORE BRUNK 411,988.40 20,927.43 13,706.43 1/24/2023 833370057 OWNER
1/4/201 ISSUED Permit Name w/Casita
18/201
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For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Total for: SFR 411,988.40 20,927.43 13,706.43
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 490 NORTH BUCALYPTUS AVE RODRIGUEZ FAMILY TRUST 100,000.00 93.00 93.00

RICKS STATION MAINTENANC
Permit Name Remove & dispose of all underground
Total for: TANKS 100,000.00 93.00 93.00
46 Permits Issued from 1/1/2023 Thru 1/31/2023 Total Valuation: $766,697.51 Total Fees: $31,213.33
Total Fees Paid: $23,242.15
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Permits Applications Received
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2301-001 1/25/2023 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 1005 WEST HOBSONWAY BLYTHE TIRE AND AUTO Permit Name 836080020 RONALD & BRENDA HASLER
Description:
1 Permit Applications from 1/1/2023 Thru 1/31/2023
2/13/2023 City of Blythe
2:16:19PM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG 1
DEBRIS 2
WATER 1
Total Cases Opened: 4
Closed - 2
Remaining Active Cases: 517
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8:18:21AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2301-001 1/3/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1500 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY JETTIE TOWNSEND Permit Name 851101029 ISIBANE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Description:

BP2301-002 1/3/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2350 EAST TENTH AVENUE OWNER Permit Name AG BURN - DATES 857130015 BILL C CRAWFORD
Description:

BP2301-003 1/3/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1720 WEST HOBSONWAY BRIAN M ALEXANDER Permit Name 836100004 MARJORIE ALEXANDER
Description:

BP2301-004 1/3/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL FIELDS INSIDE CITY LIMITS SCHINDLER BROTHERS INC Permit Name Tumbleweeds, piled wood waste, brush
Description:

BP2301-005 1/4/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 608 NORTH OLIVE LAKE BOULEVARJERRY BRADLEY Permit Name 833210011 MARGRET A BRADLEY
Description:

BP2301-006 1/5/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 3480 QUAIL RUN ROAD BLYTHE GOLF COURSE Permit Name 821170049 CITY OF BLYTHE
Description
BP2301-007 1/5/2023 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 1195 EAST HOBSONWAY OLIVIA RAMOS Permit Name 851072010 ZHAO YIMING
Description:

BP2301-008 1/6/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 312 COTTONWOOD LANE OWNER Permit Name 854110036 DONALD & MARY WATTS
Description:

BP2301-009 1/6/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 465 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD Permit Name Burn Permit Application 836142016 MORRIS, SOMERVILLE & SHERIER Description:
1/9/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1321 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE : OWNER ermit Nami 854121027 LUTHER D HOLLEY
Description:

BP2301-011 1/9/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 232 SOUTH CARLTON AVENUE OWNER Permit Name 836122005 MICHAEL JESS MCDOWELL
Description:

BP2301-012 1/9/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1200 block EAST RICE STREET R& L WATKINS INC Permit Name 854040034 WATKINS ENTERPRISES
Deseription:

BP2301-013 1/9/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2088 EAST HOBSONWAY MICHAEL A GUTIERREZ Permit Name 857180017 DAVID POSNER
Description:

BP2301-014 1/11/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 7TH ST CATCH BASIN E/O BRIARBRCROBERTO FLORES Permit Name 842080030 CITY OF BLYTHE
Description:

BP2301-015 1/11/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 110S NORTH BROADWAY SHORTY & HULL Permit Name 839080004 LUIS & BARBARA URIBE
Description:

BP2301-016 1/11/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2881 WEST HOBSONWAY DOUG BROWNE Permit Name 824160005 COLORADO RIVER HOLDINGS, INC
Description:

BP2301-017 1/11/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2215 MCKINLEY DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 824193014 JAMES & DENA TEATER
Description:

BP2301-018 1/11/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL FIELDS IN CITY LIMITS DIEGO LOUREIRO Permit Name AG BURN - ALFALFA
Description:

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8:18:21AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2301-019 BURNPERMIT FINALED 304 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE FRANK LEIVAS Permit Name PALM FRONDS 836062021 MARGARET LEIVAS
Description:

BP2301-020 1/13/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 3220 WEST HOBSONWAY OWNER Permit Name AG BURN-Date Palms 824170039 JERE & ADELENE ALLAN Description:

BP2301-021 1/17/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1231 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 836190004 HOSSAIN SAHLOLBEI
Description:

BP2301-022 1/17/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL FIELDS IN CITY LIMITS ELLIOTT & HULL Permit Name COTTON, ALFALFA, GRAIN, BERMUDA
Description:

BP2301-023 1/18/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 591 NORTH OLIVE LAKE BOULEVARRONNIE HASLER Permit Name North end of Fairgrounds 857140020 COLORADO RIVER FAIRGROUNDS 1/20/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 942 NORTH INTAKE BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name AG BURN 857130005 RANDALL D PASSMORE
BP2301-025 1/23/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 238 EAST TENTH AVENUE ISMAEL AGUIRRE Permit Name 839110018 ISMAEL & JOSEFINA AGUIRRE
Description:

BP2301-026 1/24/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 480 SOUTH SOLANO AVENUE EDWARD RAMIREZ Permit Name Burn permit 836144009 REBECCA OLIVA RAMIREZ Description:

BP2301-027 1/25/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1241 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 836190003 DIONICIO & MARTHA NA
Description:

BP2301-028 1/26/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 747 NORTH SEVENTH STREET KEVIN NELSON Permit Name AG BURN 842080005 GEORGIA GALE NELSON
Description:

BP2301-029 1/27/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 300 BLOCK WEST TENTH AVENUE OWNER Permit Name CEMETERY MAINTENANCE 839090004 PALO VERDE CEMETARY Description:

BP2301-030 1/27/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2421 WEST HOBSONWAY GRACE SPARKS Permit Name OASIS MOTEL - BRUSH 824194002 JAY AMBE MA
Description:

BP2301-031 1/31/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1266 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE HOWARD ANDERSON Permit Name 869160030 JOEL & ALMA ANDERSON
Description:

BP2301-032 1/31/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2191 MCKINLEY DRIVE OWNER Permit Name 824193015 ROBERT & COLLEEN DUMMER REVO
Description:
32 Permit Applications from 1/1/2023 Thru 1/31/2023
PERM50 CR SYSTEMS
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2:18:49PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023
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
CEQA2301-001 CEQA RECIEVED
MATA ALEJANDRO & ROSALBA E 1/20/2023
100 BLOCK NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

PRC2301-001 PRC Auto/Truck Piaza RECIEVED
BLYTHE ENTERPRISE PARTNERS 1/3/2023
3800 BLOCK OF OLD STATE HWY RD
Comments:

PRC2301-002 PRC RECIEVED
SIMON REX KAPRIELLIAN 1/27/2023
252 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023: 3 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
SP2301-001 SITE PLAN Hospital Modular Clinic

COMPLETED
PALO VERDE HEALTH CARE DIST 1/4/2023 1/24/2023
248 EAST BARNARD STREET 1/24/2023
Comments:

VP2301-001 VACANT PROPERTY COMPLETED
BANK OF AMERICA NA 1/12/2023
• 361 NORTH EIGHTH STREET
Comments:

VP2301-002 VACANT PROPERTY

COMPLETED
MELISSA ROMERO 1/13/2023
540 SOUTH BROADWAY 1/26/2023
Comments:

VP2301-003 VACANT PROPERTY

COMPLETED
WILLIAM & JUANA ROLL 1/17/2023
253 NORTH HICKORY ROAD
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 1/1/2023 thru 1/31/2023: 4 -60-

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
January 2023
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 26
Structure 5
Vehicle Fire 4
Brush, Grass, Leaves 5
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 10
Other 4
Total # of Incidents 54
Activity
Drills 5
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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BLYT FIE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLTON
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
January 2023
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries 2
Commercial Burglaries 3
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft 18
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run 4
Driving Under the Influence 2
Vandalisms 16
Trespassing 1
Prowlers 1
Public Intoxication 6
Alarm 41
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 0
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags 2
Documented Police Reports 144
Total Incidents 1499
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HIEF

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
OLICE
P0165 POLIOR
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program beginning January 1st, 2023.

Homeless Detail: January
People contacted. 131
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 5 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 12 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to mental health._ 7
People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions
Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab.

People sent to rehab.. 1
People picked up by a family member and taken home.
out of town.

People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a_ 0 location for resources out of Blythe.

Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 7 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for_ 2 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 4
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SSLAELISHED
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Donation of Mobile Command Vehicle
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept the donation of a 2009 Mobile Command Post from The Riverside County Sheriff's Department and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-010 A, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: $3,000.00 upon delivery for decals, supplies and a safety inspection.

Estimated average cost of $2,000.00 a year for maintenance.

BACKGROUND: After the Sears/Ashley fire on May 23,2022, The Blythe Police Department, with input from The Blythe Fire Department and all city departments, completed an after-action report to identify areas of our response that could be improved. In the days after the incident, The Riverside County Sheriff's Department (RSO) provided a mobile command post for the scene investigation. This command post was very useful; however, we certainly could have used it at the beginning of this incident. A mobile command post vehicle could be used in fire emergencies, search and rescue operations, extended crime scenes, large public events and for extended remote projects or training. Further discussion with the Sheriff's Department resulted in an offer to donate the mobile command post vehicle used during the Sears/Ashley fire to The City of Blythe.

STAFF REPORT: Staff has inspected the 2009 Eagle Command Post, Vin No. 5B4MPA7G083435039, while it was in Blythe during the fire deployment. RSO has prepared the vehicle for donation by removing decals and has confirmed it is road worthy and in good condition. If this donation is accepted, the vehicle will be stored in a protected area under a shelter at The Colorado River Fair Grounds and maintained by members of the Blythe Fire Department. Staff will have access to the vehicle for deployment 24 hours a day. Blythe Fire and Police Department Members will receive training in the vehicle's operation and systems.

Based on the critical need of this vehicle by public safety, and cost savings of accepting it as a donation, staff recommends accepting the donation by authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Agreement No. 2023-010 A

2. BPD After Action Report
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DONATION AGREEMENT
THIS DONATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement'") is made this 28th day of February, 2023 by and between the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of its Riverside County Sheriff's Emergency Operations Division ("SERT", "County" or "Donor"), and the City of Blythe, California, a General Law City ("Donee"). Donee and Donor are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Donor is the owner of certain personal property located in Riverside County, 'tate of California, consisting of one 2009 36' enclosed Mobile Command Post and related equiporat heroin the iculary described in xhibit A, attached hereto and by this referenc WHEREAS, Donee has requested that the County donate the Property for the public purpose of enhancing the Blythe Police Department capabilities during major events, whether man-made or natural disasters;
WHEREAS, County desires to donate and Done desires to accept the donation of the Property for the above-mentioned purpose.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above facts and the mutual covenants, terms, and conditions contained herein, Done and Donor agree as follows:

Incorporation of Recitals. The Parties agree that the above recitals are true and correct and shall be incorporated herein by this reference.

Donation of Property. Donor has title of the Property and shall offer to donate the Property to Donee. Donee shall accept the offer of donation of the Property, and interest therein, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and without monetary payment to Donor. The Property shall be conveyed to Donee on February 28, 2023 ("Date of Transfer"), subject to execution and delivery of a fully executed copy of this Donation Agreement and any other documents that may be necessary to evidence the transfer of the Property.

Obligations of Donor.

Ownership Interest. Upon acceptance by Donee, Donor shall convey, assign and transfer its ownership interest in the Property to Donee, in an as-is condition.

3.2 Representations and Warranties of Donor. Donor represents and warrants to Done that the Donor will provide the Done a title or certificate of origin for the Property. 1 -65-

3.3 No Other Agreements or Undertakings. Donor will not enter into any agreements or undertake any new obligations which will in any way burden, encumber or otherwise affect the Property.

3.4 Disclosure. Donor will disclose to Donee information and records in Donor's possession required to effectuate transfer of ownership of the Property. Donor does not make any representation or warranty regarding the contents or findings of such materials.

Notice of Changes. Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any cts that would cause any of the representations contained in this Agreement to be untrue. onee reasonably concludes that a fact materially and adversely affects the Property, Donee sha have the option before the Date of Transfer and as its sole remedy, to terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice to Donor.

Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Donee on the Date of Transfer.

Donee Obligations.

5.1 Removal of Property. Donee shall be responsible for all costs and arrangements for relocating the Property from its current location to the Donee's desired destination, including securing any permits required.

Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss. Done accepts this Property as-is and releases the County from any and all claims regarding the Property. Title and risk of loss transfer to Donee upon removal of the Property by Done from Donor's premises.

5.3 Indemnification. Donee shall indemnify and defend Donor and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and permitted assigns (collectively, "Indemnified Party") against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, that are incurred by Indemnified Party, arising out of or related to any third-party claim alleging:
(a) breach or non-fulfillment of any provision of this Agreement by Donee or Donee's employees;
(including any reckles a will ento for cule act or omision of Done or is persel (c) any bodily injury, death of any person, or damage to real or tangible personal property caused by the negligent or more culpable acts or omissions of Donee or its personnel (including any reckless or willful misconduct); or (d) any failure by Donee or its personnel to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or codes.

5.4 Waiver and Release. Donee hereby expressly releases, waives, and forever discharges Donor from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, expenses, 2 -66-
liabilities, obligations, damages, and demands, of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether or not now known, foreseen, matured, or suspected, in law, or equity arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Property, except for any claims relating to rights and obligations created by or otherwise arising out of this Agreement and any liabilities that cannot be released or waived under federal, state, or local law. Donee acknowledges that it is aware of and familia with the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides as follows:

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT

THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR

SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF

EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR

HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER
SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.

To the extent of the release set forth in this Section 5.4, Done hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits which it may have under Section 1542 of California Civil Code.

Donee Initials
Notices. All correspondence and notices required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the respective Parties at the addresses set forth below. Notice is given either (i) when personally delivered; or (i) when sent via reputable overnight courier (such as Federal Express); or (iii) when sent via United States mail:

To Donee: City of Blythe
Blythe Police Department
Chief Garth V. Dale
240 N. Spring St., Blythe, CA 92225
To Donor: County of Riverside
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Attn: Lt. John Shulda
24312 Daytona Cove, Perris, CA 92570
Votices shall be deemed effective upon receipt and is deemed submitted two days after deposit ir he United States mail, postage prepaid. Either Party may change its address for notice it accordance with the terms of this section.

Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL DONOR BE LIABLE FOR

ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,

PUNITIVE, OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, OR

DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, OR IN

CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY, THE DONATION OF THE PROPERTY, OR

ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF (A) WHETHER SUCH

DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, (B) WHETHER OR NOT DONOR WAS ADVISED 3 -67-

OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, (C) THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE

THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS

BASED, AND (D) THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Amendment. This Agreement shall not be changed, modified or amended except upon the written consent of the Parties hereto.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between the Parties construed against Donor solely because it prepared this Agreement in its executed form.

10. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

11. Binding Effect on Donee. This Agreement is not binding on Done until approved and executed by the City Manager.

12. Binding Effect on Donor. This Agreement is not binding on Donor until approved and executed by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County.

13. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any legal action related to the performance or interpretation of this Agreement shall be filed only in the Superior Court of the State of California located in Riverside, California, and the Parties waive any provision of law providing for a change of venue to another location. In the event any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

14. No Obligation to Return Property. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any other agreement between the Parties hereto, once the Property is conveyed to and accepted by Donee, Done shall have no obligation to return the Property to the Donor under any circumstances, except in the sole and exclusive discretion of Donee.

15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts. Each shall be deemed an original and all, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

16. Authority. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective party represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said entity in accordance with 4 -68-
the governing documents of such entity, and that upon full execution and delivery this Agreement is binding upon said entity in accordance with its terms. [Signatures on Following Page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the date and year last set forth below.

Date: _, 2023 DONOR:

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
By:_
,Chair
Riverside County Board of Supervisors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Minh C. Tran
County Counsel
By:_
Amrit P. Dhillon
Deputy County Counsel
Date: , 2023
DONEE:

CITY OF BLYTHE
By:

Name:

Its:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name:

Its:
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EXHIBIT "A"

DEPICTION OF PROPERTY
One (1) - 2009 Mobile Command Post 36' equipped with shelving, mounted generator powe source,, work stations and related equipment for responding and handling large and smal incidents.
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLIOR

AFTER ACTION REPORT
Incident File# 22052300069
Event Dates: 05/23/2022 to 05/31/2022
Event: Sears/Dobbs/Ashley Home Store Fire
Purpose:

This atter-action report is being completed to help identify weaknesses in our response as a local government, provide insights of lessons learned during this incident, and to recommend action such as training, equipment, deployment, and public education as it pertains to making the City of Blythe a safer place to live, work and thrive.

The intent of this report is not to point out individual mistakes or to diminish the heroic actions of our first responders or government employees. It is just a review that can make us better and more prepared.

A survey was sent out to all police department employees. Additionally, the fire chief and the public works supervisor were interviewed, and all the feedback was incorporated into this report.

Event Summary:

On Monday, May 23,2022, at about 2040 hours, A Blythe Police Sergeant, while on patrol, noticed smoke in and around the Sears store located at 155 N. Spring Street, Blythe, Ca 92225. The Blythe Fire Department was notified and called out. Within Minutes, the fire spread to the top of the store and completely engulfed both the Sears store and the Ashley Home Store, which shares a common wall, and was threating the church on the south side of Ashley's. Officers evacuated the nearby streets and businesses.

Within minutes, Blythe Fire was on scene battling the blaze. The fire was spreading fast, and more resources were needed. CHP, USBP and RSO assisted in securing the perimeter. Riverside County Fire, Parker Fire, Imperial County Fire and Ehrenberg Fire responded. AMR was on scene in case of injuries. Many volunteers, including -75-
the Blythe Police Department Citizens on Patrol, assisted in traffic control and scene security.

During the incident, hundreds of spectators came to the scene. Law enforcement was forced to detain one person who refused to leave. Fire response was delayed by raffic congestion and a traffic accident occurred because of distracted driving. Since the spectators were live streaming the fire on cell phones, first responders had communication issues.

Smoke entered the ventilation system at the Blythe Police Department and hot embers landed on the roof. A command post was set up at the conference room at city hall by Interim City Manager Mallory Crecelius, and a dispatcher was posted at the location to act as a secondary Police/Fire dispatch center. The police department building did not sustain any damage as officers and firefighters posted on the roof and put out the hot embers as they landed.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at about 0200 hrs. The fire was controlled, Blythe Fire and Riverside County Fire remained at the scene. A Riverside County Fire Arson investigator arrived, and a briefing was held. The command post at City Hall was closed and officers were posted on the perimeter of the affected area.

In the days after the incident, The Riverside County Sheriff's Department provided a mobile command post for the scene investigation. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department provided an excavator, a Bobcat, flood lights and large traffic barricades. The California Fire Marshal's Office sent an arson investigator who determined there was no evidence of arson at the scene. The Blythe Fire Department was able to put out hot spots, and traffic was opened as soon as possible.

The Blythe Police Department Detective Bureau is continuing the investigation into the cause of the fire.

On May 24, 2022, the Mayor, acting as the Disaster Director, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to the fire.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council ratified the mayor's proclamation.

Command Post Function-Lessons Learned:

1. The City Manager and Police Chief set up the command post and once it was established, a fire department representative should have been assigned to liaison, however this was accomplished by cell phone.

2. A Police/Fire Dispatcher was assigned to the command post, however no portable radio with the fire department channel was available, so a fire radio was obtained from a firefighter in the field.
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3. Water and food was quickly obtained from local vendors however a sustained supply was not available until morning.

4. Some smoke entered the police station and city hall, fast action to turn off the locatihis to those buildings prevented this from possibly shuting down those Mutual Aid Details-Lessons Learned:

1. Radio communication between fire and police was impossible on our current radio system.

2. Coordination of responding mutual aid from outside agencies was done witk cell phones in the field and lead to some breakdown of deployment.

3. One member of each responding agency should be identified early in the call for help as updates and equipment needs changed quickly.

4. Radio communication with other local law enforcement was not possible.

5. Leadership from each agency should be identified at the command post with contact information.

Logistics Function-Lessons learned:

1. Street barricades were not available for an extended period, which tied up law enforcement personnel.

2. Since all available personnel was called in off-duty, we did not have adequate coverage for scene security and for patrol in the day that followed.

3. Requests to The Riverside County Emergency Management District were first denied but later approved. More communication by management could have expedited the approval.

Training Needs Identified:

1. Police officers need updated crowd control training which include 1st amendment issues, disaster, and emergency rules of engagement. This training will be scheduled soon.
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2. Managers, incident commanders, and city leaders should attend incident command management training with updates on a continuous basis.

3. All city employees who are identified as disaster workers, should have inhouse training on responsibilities and self-deployment issues. Identification cards should be issued and worn by employees who respond.

4. During the incident, the local community came to the scene by the hundreds. to be posted on social media and in the local press to educate the public on the risks and dangers of coming to a critical incident scene.

Communications Needs Identified:

1. The police and fire portable and mobile radios are not programed with each other's channels. Not only could we not communicate in the field, since our command post used portable radios, we had to pull a radio from a firefighter so the command post dispatcher could communicate. We found a quick fix for this issue and will add the fire channel to all police radios and the fire departments leadership radios will have police channels. It should be noted the current radio system was encrypted however there is now free applications for phones that allow the public to listen to our secure communications. PSEC radios will eliminate this security issue in the future and allow all agencies participating to have connectivity in communication.

2. To dispatch and document fire and police, access to the Dispatch CAD and RIMMS system is necessary. This was impossible at the command post as we do not have a laptop with the software and the connectivity to access these systems remotely.

3. Since the public responded to the scene, there was a large amount of live streaming by cell phones. This interfered with first responders cell phone communications. First Net Cell Service gives public safety access first over the public service and can be purchased individually or as an agency.

4. In the event of a major incident that takes out communication towers, like an earthquake, a satellite phone or satellite hot spot would be useful, and costs have come down significantly in the last year.
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Equipment Needs Identified:

1. In a survey conducted of first responder leaders in our city after this incident, one of the items requested most is a field command board that is foldable and has incident command paperwork, a white board and built-in clip boards. This would be used for all major incidences and should be issued to police and fire department leadership; police watch commanders and the command post.

There are several types and sizes available. A quote for 10 deluxe CERT board packages is attached to this report.

2. The day after the incident, The Riverside County Sheriff's Department loaned the city a mobile command post which was used as a workstation for investigators. In the event of the police department and city hall becoming unusable due to power failure or damage, a new mobile command center would be prohibitively expensive, however potential opportunities for a used command post, or possibly grant funding are being explored by city public safety leadership.

3. Street barricades that stop vehicle traffic were provided by the Emergency Management District several days after the incident and helped keep the public away from the scene. K-Rails worked as roadblocks and large, type 1 style barricades would also work. If our public works had these ready to deploy it would have helped with crowd and traffic control during the incident.

4. Because of the large flames and hot embers, it became very difficult to determine the extent of the fire and what structures were involved. An unmanned aerial system (drone) is already being explored for the police department and this potential program can be expanded for use with the fire department is major incidences such as this.

Summary:

The City of Blythe employees and volunteers responded to this major incident n full force and demonstrated a level of dedication rarely seen in a communit if this size. This report is an attempt to sharpen our response and identify wha we can do better to protect the people that call Blythe home. -79-

TRITA & FIRST

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SABLISHE
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept $20,000 in funds provided by the California Board of State and Community Corrections for officer wellness and mental health, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant related documents and authorized staff to use the funds as allowed.

FISCAL IMPACT: $20,000 in grant funding.

BACKGROUND: The Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program, established in the 2022 Budget Act (Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022), provides $50 million for city and county law enforcement agencies for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health sources. The funding may be used for any of the following purposes:
establishing or expanding officer wellness units, establishing or expanding peer support units, services provided by a licensed mental health professional, counselor or other professional that works with law enforcement, expanding multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health, other programs and services that are evidence-based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer wellness, gym equipment or gym memberships.

STAFF REPORT: The California Board of State and Community Corrections, which has been tasked with the distribution of these grant funds, has approved a grant request by The Blythe Police Department. Based on the number of police officers employed, the department has been approved for funds in the amount of $20,000. Blythe Police Department stati Will determine the best use for these funds based on grant requirements, local services available and input from all department police officers.

ATTACHMENTS:

BSCC Officer Wellness rant memorandum
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BSCC

IBOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
DATE: December 21, 2022
TO: Police Chiefs and Sheriffs
FROM: Linda Penner, Chair
SUBJECT: OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD I am pleased to let you know that the BSCC has begun processing the Officer Wellness requests your assistance in identifying the person in your agency who will be responsible for required data reporting.

This disbursement is being made in accordance with Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022, Item 5227-121-0001. This funding is available to all city and county law enforcement agencies employing officers described in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code. The Officer Wellness grant is for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health sources as follows:

1. Establishing officer wellness units or expanding existing officer wellness units.

2. Establishing peer support units or expanding peer support units.

3. Services provided by a licensed mental health professional, counselor, or other professional that works with law enforcement.

4. Expanding multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health.

5. Other programs or services that are evidence based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer wellness.

For further information about this funding and to identify the amount of funding allocated for the officer Wellness and Mental Heats Grant avalable aity Corrections webpage https://www.bscc.ca.gov/officer-wellness-and-mental-health-grant-program/.

Provision 2 of the Budget Act requires each grant recipient to submit an expenditure report and a final impact report no later than December 1, 2025. Additionally, grant recipients will submit a brief annual expenditure report. Reports will be provided to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Detailed information regarding reporting requirements and reporting requirement webinars will be sent out in early 2023.

Linda M. Penner, Chair Gavin Newsom
WWW.BSCC.CA.GOV California Governor
Kathleen T. Howard, Executive Director
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Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant Recipige 2
Please send the name and email address of the individual(s) within your agency who will be responsible for the implementation and reporting requirements for this grant to [email protected] by February 28, 2023 so they may receive additional information regarding detailed reporting requirements, webinars, and deadlines.

If you have any questions regarding this funding distribution, please email [email protected] and a BSCC staff member will respond.

Sincerely,

LINDA PENNER
Chair
Board of State & Community Corrections
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CORIN'S FIR

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
СПІДЕТЬНЕВ
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation- Ball Field Improvements at Todd Park PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council accept the donation of materials and labor for improvements made at the Baseball Complex in Todd Park.

FISCAL IMPACT: An estimated $21,700 in donated building materials, supplies and labor.

BACKGROUND: Prior to the start of this year's Little League Season, improvements were made to the Baseball Complex in Todd Park. The improvements were made for Little League, but as the City owns the facility, Council must accept the improvements as a donation.

STAFF REPORT: Improvements include new fencing around the ball fields and dugout improvements made possible by the following donations:
$7,000 in fencing, Blattner Energy, LLC
$3,600 in cement, Crawfords & Associates
$800 in wood, Mr. Pest Control
$300 in paint, Inland Builders Supply
$10,000 in volunteer labor organized by Ricky Avila and Manual Ruiz ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

ESTINED
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-003 Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Records and Documents
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-003 authorizing the destruction of certain records and documents pursuant to Government Code Section 34090.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-003 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS AS

AUTHORIZED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The City maintains a voluminous number of documents related to personnel, hiring, City use permits, insurance certificates, facility rental agreements, TOT and business license applications, returns and documentation, claims filed for damages against the City, and project reviews that have never come to fruition. Rarely is it necessary to access these files once the event is complete, the employee has separated employment, or the activity has been completed. However, there are various statutes governing the retention requirements for documents, so the City maintains these records until staff are legally permitted to destroy them.

STAFF REPORT: Government Code Section 34090 permits a City Department Head, with the approval of the City Council by resolution and the written consent of the City Attorney, to destroy any City record, document, instrument, book, or paper under the Department Head's charge, without making a copy, when such record, document, book, or paper is no longer required. Such authorization does not apply records affecting title to real property, court records, records required to be kept by statute, records less than two years old, or the minutes, ordinances or resolutions of the City Council or City boards or commissions.

City staff routinely requests to destroy financial records. However, requests to destroy other City records and documents has not been made in years. This has overloaded the City's filing and storage system. It is time to destroy records no longer necessary to the operation of the City. The list of records proposed for destruction is set forth in Exhibit A to the proposed resolution. The City Attorney has consented to the destruction of these records as required by the Government Code Section 34090.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023-003

2. Exhibit A - Records for Destruction
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND

DOCUMENTS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CALIFORNIA

GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 34090 provides that, with the approval of the City Council by resolution and the written consent of the City Attorney, the head of a City department may destroy certain city records, documents, instruments, books or papers under the Department Head's charge, without making a copy, if the records are no longer required; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has requested that the City Council authorize the destruction of the records identified in Exhibit A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, none of the records proposed for destruction:
(a) affects the title to real property or liens thereon; (b) is a court record;
(c) is a record required to be kept by statute;
(d) is a record less than two years old, or, if less than two years old, it is a duplicate of a record remaining on file;
(e) is an ordinance, resolution or the minutes of the City Council or any board or commission of the City of Blythe; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has consented in writing to the destruction of the records identified in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the records were retained for the required retention period, are no longer required and may be destroyed.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the destruction of the records identified in Exhibit A
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to destroy all of the records identified in Exhibit A.

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.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A

RECORDS FOR DESTRUCTION
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Exhibit A
Records for Destruction
Description of Records Date of Records Retention
Period
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) December 31, 2017 or older 5 years Returns
Business License December 31, 2017 or older 5 years
Applications/Renewals
Campaign Statements - December 31, 2017 or older Election + 5 Unsuccessful Candidates years
Candidate File: Nomination Papers, December 31, 2018 or older Term of office + Candidate Statements, etc. - 4 years
Successful Candidates
Candidate File: Nomination Papers, December 31, 2018 or older Election + 4 Candidate Statements, etc. - years
Unsuccessful Candidates
Certificates of Insurance (filed December 31, 2020 or older While current +2 separately from years
agreements/contracts)
Claims for Damages Filed Against December 31, 2017 or older Resolution + 5 City years
Facility Rentals (applications, December 31, 2020 or older 2 years permits, certificates of insurance)
Legal Publications (public hearing December 31, 2018 or older 4 years notices, notice inviting bids)
Parade Permits (applications, December 31, 2020 or older Completed/close permits, certificates of insurance) d + 2 years
Park/Ball Field Use Permits December 31, 2020 or older Completed/close (applications, permits, certificates d + 2 years
of insurance)
Personnel Files (non-medical) December 31, 2016 or prior Separation + 6 years
Project Review Files - Not December 31, 2017 or older 5 years Completed or Denied
Public Records Act Requests December 31, 2020 or older Completed/close d+2 years
Recruitment Files (advertisements, December 31, 2018 or older Hiring decision+ job flyers, applications and resumes 4 years
of unsuccessful candidates,
examination materials and answer
sheets, interview questions, rating
sheets, candidate
arrespondence:
equest for Proposals (excludir December 31, 2018 or prior Until audited + 4 capital improvements) years
Street Closure Permits December 31, 2020 or older Completed/close (applications, permits, certificates d + 2 years
of insurance)
Statement of Economic Interest - December 31, 2018 or older 4 years Form 700 (copies) (elected
officials)
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Exhibit A
Records for Destruction
Statement of Economic Interest - December 31, 2015 or older 7 years Form 700 (originals) (not elected)

TRIES THAT SURE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 920-23 Amending Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of the Blythe Municipal Code
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Ordinance No. 920-23:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.10 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND

REGULATIONS) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS

ACTIVITY IN THE CITY
The ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) because it can be seen with certainty that the ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: In 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 883-17 establishing regulations for commercial cannabis activity within the City of Blythe. The provisions of Ordinance No. 883-17 are codified in Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) and Chapter 17.63E (Commercial Cannabis Related Uses and Activity) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code. The City Council also adopted, by resolution, regulations for permitting such businesses.

Several amendments have been adopted to the Commercial Cannabis Activity Ordinance since its adoption. The last amendment was made in 2020, specifically relating to the location of certain cannabis businesses near adult day care centers. Several amendments have been made at the request of commercial cannabis operators or applicants. The last amendment made to the Cannabis Ordinance relating to consistency with State law occurred in late 2017.

STAFF REPORT: After a review of the Commercial Cannabis Activity Ordinance, it was determined the City's Ordinance was not consistent with current State regulations, which have been amended in the years since the Ordinance was adopted. The City's Ordinance uses the term "dispensary" for the retail sale of commercial cannabis and cannabis products. However, the State of California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) defines this use as "storefront retail." For consistency with State rules and regulations, the attached proposed ordinance changes any references from dispensary to storefront retailer.

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commercial cannabis products from storefront retailers with the issuance of a Type 10 license classification. Currently, Have A Heart dba High Times has a Type 10 license classification from the State of California and offers delivery service for their customers. For consistency with State regulations, the proposed ordinance amendment will allow storefront retailers licensed in the City of Blythe with a Type 10 license to deliver commercial cannabis products within the City.

Pursuant to the current Ordinance, delivery from non-storefront retailers is not allowed. No amendments for non-storefront retailers are recommended at this time. The proposed ordinance also makes clear that deliveries within Blythe from cannabis businesses not located in the City are prohibited.

Council and staff have discussed the process for transferring permits to new owners after the permit is issued and the business is established and operating. It has been staff's understanding that any "transfers" would include the new owner going through the owner background investigation and receiving approval from the City Council to transfer the permit. However, the current Ordinance does not specifically address permit transfers.

The attached proposed ordinance makes clear that it is unlawful for permits to be sold, transferred or assigned by the permittee. The proposed ordinance provides that in the event a permittee desires to sell or transfer the commercial cannabis business to a new owner and/or operate the business under a new entity and/or name not listed on the permit, the new owner must obtain a new permit prior to commencing or continuing operations. The proposed ordinance provides that a business is deemed to have transferred to a new owner if the natural persons and/or entities with controlling interest at the time the permit was first issued either ceases to possess controlling ownership interest or possesses an ownership interest of less than 51%. The proposed ordinance outlines the criteria for determining individual and corporate ownership interests in commercial cannabis businesses in order to prohibit permittees from effectively transferring ownership and control of cannabis businesses without first complying with the City's procedures, such as the requirements for criminal history background checks. The procedures for obtaining a new permit as a result of a transfer of ownership will be established by resolution of the Council.

The proposed ordinance also clarifies the procedures for changing the approved location for a commercial cannabis business. Such procedures will be established by resolution of the City Council.

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 920-23 at its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, with minor clarifying revisions to the second sentence of Section 5.10.180(C) as follows (underline denotes additions): "When a corporate entity, including, but not limited to one set forth in California Corporations Code section 28034 has an ownership interest in a commercial cannabis business, for purposes of determining whether or not a prohibited transfer has occurred notwithstanding the fact that the corporate entity itself retains its ownership interest, all entities and individuals with a financial or ownership interest in the entity of at least 20% shall be considered as having a controlling interest in the commercial cannabis business, including, but not limited to, all entities in a multilayer business structure, as well as the chief executive officer, members of the board of directors, partners, trustees and all persons who have control of a trust, and managing members or nonmember managers of the entity, as applicable, regardless of percentage of financial or ownership interest."
Staff recommends that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 920-23.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 920-23
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ORDINANCE NO. 920-23

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.10
(COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY) OF TITLE 5
(BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE

BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL

CANNABIS ACTIVITY IN THE CITY
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, the City of Blythe, pursuant to its police power, may adopt regulations to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 5 and 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution, the provisions of the California Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ("MAUCRSA"), the Adult Use of Marijuana Act ("AUMA" also known as Prop 64) and subsequent state legislation and/or regulations regarding same, the City of Blythe is authorized to adopt ordinances that establish standards, requirements and regulations for the licensing and permitting of commercial cannabis businesses; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 883-17, which added Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) and Chapter 17.63E (Commercial Cannabis Related Uses and Activity) to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code regarding commercial cannabis activity and related zoning designations; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Ordinance No. 883-17, the California Department of Cannabis Control (formerly known as the Bureau of Cannabis Control) has issued and updated regulations utilizing terminology that differs from that utilized in Chapter 5.10; and
WHEREAS, state law has also clarified that cultivation and related uses by collectives and cooperatives are subject to the provisions of and are regulated by state law, including the regulations of the Department of Cannabis Control, and that the same state and local licensing and permitting provisions as for other cannabis uses apply to collectives and cooperatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 5.10 for consistency with state law for the licensing and permitting of commercial cannabis businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to clarify the procedures relating to transfers of commercial cannabis business permits and the criteria for determining individual and corporate ownership interests in commercial cannabis businesses in order to prohibit permittees from effectively transferring ownership and control of cannabis businesses Ordinance No. 920-23

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without first complying with these procedures, including but not limited to the requirements for criminal history background checks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to implement regulations relating to deliveries that are permitted in connection with licensed storefront retailers; and WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to make other revisions to Chapter 5.10 as set forth herein, and to provide a time period for lawfully existing and operating commercial cannabis businesses come into compliance with the amended operating requirements for retailers that engage in delivery as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. The Ordinance has been found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) because it can be seen with certainty that the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 5.10 of Title 5. Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirely to read as follows:

Chapter 5.10 COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY

5.10.010 - Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to accommodate the needs of medically- ill persons in need of marijuana for medical purposes, as advised and recommended by their health care providers), and to implement the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use Marijuana Act (hereinafter "AUMA"), which was passed by the voters of California and more specifically the voters of Blythe, while imposing regulations on the use of land to protect the city's neighborhoods, residents, and businesses from negative impacts. It is a further purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, processing, testing, transporting, delivery, and distribution of medical/nonmedical cannabis and medical/nonmedical cannabis-related products in a manner which is responsible, which protects the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Blythe, and to enforce rules and regulations consistent with state law. In part to meet these objectives, an annual permit shall be required to own and/or to operate a commercial cannabis business within Blythe. Nothing in this chapter is intended to authorize the possession, Ordinance No. 920-23

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use, or provision of cannabis for purposes which violate state or federal law. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to any other permits, licenses and approvals which may be required to conduct business in the city, and are in addition to any permits, licenses and approval required under state, county, or other law.

5.10.020 - Legal authority.

Pursuant to Sections 5 and 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution, and the provisions of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA") (which combined the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (hereinafter "MCRSA") and AUMA), the city is authorized to adopt ordinances that among other matters establish standards, requirements and regulations for local licenses and permits for medical/nonmedical cannabis and medical/nonmedical cannabis-related activity. Any standards, requirements, and regulations regarding health and safety, security, and worker protections established by the State of California, or any of its departments or divisions, shall be the minimum standards applicable in the city to medical/nonmedical cannabis and/or medical/nonmedical cannabis-related activity.

5.10.030 - Cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis business activities prohibited unless specifically authorized by this chapter.

Except as specifically authorized in this chapter, the cultivation, possession, manufacture, processing, storing, laboratory testing, labeling, transporting, dispensing, distribution, delivery, or sale of medical/nonmedical cannabis or medical/nonmedical cannabis product is expressly prohibited in the city.

5.10.040 - Compliance with laws.

It is the responsibility of the owners and operators of the commercial cannabis business to ensure that the business is always operating in a manner compliant with all applicable state and local laws, and any regulations promulgated thereunder. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing any actions which violate federal, state or local law with respect to the operation of a commercial cannabis business, It shall be the responsibility of the owners and the operators of the commercial cannabis business to ensure that the commercial cannabis business is, at all times, operating in a manner compliant with all applicable state and local laws, any subsequently enacted state law or regulatory, licensing, or certification requirements, and any specific, additional operating procedures or requirements which may be imposed as conditions of approval of the commercial cannabis business permit. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing any actions which violate federal or state law regarding the operation of a commercial cannabis business.

5.10.050 - Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined herein, the words used in this chapter shall have the same definitions ascribed to them in Division 10 of the Business and Professions Code. Any Ordinance No. 920-23

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reference to California statutes includes any regulations promulgated thereunder, including, but not limited to, the regulations issued by the Department of Cannabis Control, and is deemed to include any successor or amended version of the referenced statute or regulatory provision.

A. "Cannabis" means all parts of the cannabis sativa linnaeus, cannabis indica, cannabis ruderalis, or any other strain or varietal of the genus cannabis that may exist or hereafter be discovered or developed that has psychoactive or medicinal properties, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. "Cannabis" also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from cannabis. "Cannabis" does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.

For the purpose of this chapter, "cannabis" does not mean industrial hemp as that term is defined by Section 81000 of the California Food and Agricultural Code or Section 11018.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.

B. "Cannabis concentrate" means manufactured cannabis that has undergone a process to concentrate one or more active cannabinoids, thereby increasing the product's potency. An edible medical/nonmedical cannabis product is not considered food, as defined by Section 109935 of the California Health and Safety Code, or a drug, as defined by Section 109925 of the California Health and Safety Code.

C. "Cannabis product" means a product containing medical or nonmedical cannabis, including, but not limited to, concentrates and extractions intended to be sold for use by medical cannabis patients in California pursuant to the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 (Proposition 215), found at Section 11362.5 of the California Health and Safety Code (as the same may be amended from time-to-time) or pursuant to the AUMA. For purposes of this chapter, "medical/nonmedical cannabis" does not include industrial hemp as defined by Section 81000 of the California Food and Agricultural Code or Section 11018.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.

D. "Canopy" means all areas occupied by any portion of a cannabis plant, inclusive of all vertical planes, whether contiguous or noncontiguous on any one site. The plant canopy does not need to be continuous on any premises in determining the total square footage which will be subject to tax.

E. "Caregiver" or "primary caregiver" has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 11362.7 of the California Health and Safety Code.

F. "Chief of police" shall mean the chief of police of the city, including his or her designee.

G. "City" shall mean the City of Blythe, a California general law city.

H. "City manager" shall mean the city manager of the city, including his or her designee.

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1. "Code" shall mean the Blythe Municipal Code.

J. "Commercial cannabis activity" includes cultivation, manufacture, processing, laboratory testing, transporting, delivery, distribution, or sale of medical/nonmedical cannabis or a medical/nonmedical cannabis product, within the meaning of California Business and Professions Code section 19300.5 and/or California Business and Professions Code section 26050 et seq.
"Commercial cannabis business" means any business or operation which engages in either/or medical or nonmedical commercial cannabis activity.

L. "Commercial cannabis business permit" or "permit" means a regulatory permit issued by the city pursuant to this chapter to a commercial cannabis business and is required before any medical/nonmedical commercial cannabis activity may be conducted in the city. The initial permit and annual renewal of a commercial cannabis business permit is made expressly contingent upon the business's ongoing compliance with all of the requirements of this chapter and any regulations adopted by the city governing the commercial cannabis activity at issue.

M. "Cultivation" means any activity, whether occurring indoors or outdoors, involving the propagation, planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, and/or trimming of cannabis plants or any part thereof for any purpose, including marijuana. Indoor cultivation is limited to cultivation using exclusively artificial lighting, while outdoor cultivation is limited to cultivation using no artificial lighting. Mixed-light cultivation, or cultivation that uses a combination of natural and supplemental artificial light, is considered outdoor cultivation for purposes of this chapter.

N. "Cultivation site" means a facility where cannabis is cultivated, propagated, planted, grown, harvested, dried, cured, graded, or trimmed, or that does all or any combination of those activities, and where the operator holds a valid commercial cannabis business permit for cultivation from the city and a valid state license to cultivate cannabis as required by state law.

O. "Department" or "DCC" means the State of California Department of Cannabis Control and includes any successor department or agency thereto.

P. "Dispensing" means any activity involving the retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products from a storefront retailer.

Q. "Distribution" means the procurement, sale, and transport of medical/nonmedical cannabis or medical/nonmedical cannabis products between entities licensed pursuant to state law.

R. "Distributor" means a person holding a valid commercial cannabis business permit for distribution issued by the city and a valid state license for distribution, required by state law to engage in the business of purchasing medical/nonmedical cannabis from a licensed cultivator, or medical/nonmedical cannabis products from a license manufacturer, for sale to a licensed dispensary.

S. "Dried flower" means all dead cannabis that has been harvested, dried, cured, or otherwise processed, excluding leaves and stems.

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T. "Edible cannabis product" means manufactured cannabis that is intended to be used, in whole or in part, for human consumption. An edible cannabis product is not considered food as defined by Section 109935 of the California Health and Safety Code or a drug as defined by Section 109925 of the California Health and Safety Code.

U. "Live plants" means living cannabis flowers and plants, including seeds, sprouts, immature plants (including unrooted clones), and vegetative stage plants.

V. "Manufacturer" means a person that conducts the production, preparation, propagation, or compounding of manufactured medical/nonmedical cannabis, as defined in this chapter, or medical/nonmedical cannabis products either directly or indirectly or by extraction methods, or independently by means of chemical synthesis at a fixed location that packages or repackages medical/nonmedical cannabis or medical/nonmedical cannabis products or labels or relabels its container, where the operator holds a valid commercial cannabis business permit for manufacturing from the city and a valid state license issued by the department.

W. "Manufactured cannabis" means raw cannabis that has undergone a process whereby the raw agricultural product has been transformed into a concentrate or manufactured product intended for internal consumption or topical application.

X. "Manufacturing site" means a location that produces, prepares, propagates, or compounds medical/nonmedical cannabis or medical/nonmedical cannabis products, directly or indirectly, by extraction methods, independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, and is owned and operated by a person issued a valid commercial cannabis business permit for manufacturing from the city and a valid state license as required for manufacturing of medical/nonmedical cannabis products.

Y. "Marijuana" means "cannabis," as that term is defined in this chapter.

Z. "Microbusiness" shall have the same definition as California Business and Professions Code section 26070 as it may be amended, and which means a business that engages in the cultivation of cannabis on an area less than ten thousand square feet and permitted to act as a licensed distributor, Level 1 manufacturer, and retailer under the California Business and Professions Code and this chapter, provided such licensee can demonstrate compliance with all requirements imposed by the California Business and Professions Code and this chapter on licensed cultivators, distributors, Level 1 manufacturers, and retailers to the extent the licensee engages in such activities.

AA. "Patient" or "qualified patient" shall have the same definition as California Health and Safety Code section 11362.7 et seq., as it may be amended, and which means a person who is entitled to the protections of California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5. For purposes of this chapter, qualified patient shall include a person with an identification card, as that term is defined by California Health and Safety Code section 11362.7 et seq.

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BB. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, limited liability company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit and includes the plural as well as the singular number.

CC. "Person with an identification card" shall have the meaning given that term by California Health and Safety Code section 11362.7.

DD. "Premises" means the designated structure(s) and land specified in the application that is owned, leased, or otherwise held under the control of the applicant or licensee where the commercial cannabis activity as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 19300.5 of the California Business and Professions Code will be or is conducted. The premises shall be contiguous and shall only be occupied by one licensee.

EE. "State license" means a permit or license issued by the department to engage in commercial cannabis activity.

FF. "Topical cannabis" means a product intended for external use. A topical cannabis product is not considered a drug as defined by Section 109925 of the California Health and Safety Code.

GG. "Testing laboratory" means a facility, entity, or site in the city that offers or performs tests of medical/nonmedical cannabis or medical/nonmedical cannabis products and that is both of the following:

1. Accredited by an accrediting body that is independent from all other persons involved in the cannabis industry in the state.

2. Registered with the State Department of Public Health and is owned and operated by a person issued a valid commercial cannabis business permit for laboratory testing from the city and a valid state license (type 8) for laboratory testing as required by state law.

HH. "Youth center" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 11353.1.

5.10.060 - Commercial cannabis business permit required to engage in commercial cannabis business.

No person may engage in any commercial cannabis business or in any commercial cannabis activity within the city including, but not limited to, cultivation, manufacture, processing, laboratory testing, transporting, dispensing, distribution, delivery or sale of sing ora porticall medical/nonmedical cannabis or a medical/nonmedical cannabis product unless the person both: (1) has a valid commercial cannabis business permit from the city; and (2) is currently in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the specific type of commercial cannabis business and the commercial cannabis business activities, including, but not limited to, holding a valid state license therefor.

5.10.070 - Cannabis employee permit required.

A. Any person who is an employee or who otherwise works within a commercial cannabis business must be legally authorized to do so under applicable state law.

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B. Any person who is an employee or who otherwise works within a commercial cannabis business must obtain a commercial cannabis employee work permit from the city prior to performing any work at any cannabis business.

C. Applications for a commercial cannabis employee work permit shall be developed and made available by the city, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Name, address, and phone number of the applicant;

2. Age and verification of applicant. A copy of birth certificate or other proof that the applicant is at least twenty-one years of age must be submitted with the application;

3. Name, address of the commercial cannabis businesses where the person will be employed, and the name of the primary manager of that business;

4. Name, address, and contact person for any previous employers from which the applicant was fired, resigned, or asked to leave and the reasons for such dismissal or firing;
The application shall be accompanied by fingerprints and a recent photograph of the applicant in a form and manner as required by the city manager:

6. A signed statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct;

7. If applicable, verification that the applicant is a qualified patient or primary caregiver; and

8. Payment of a fee in an amount set by resolution of the city council in an amount necessary to cover the costs of administering the employee work permit programs. The fee is non-refundable and shall not be returned in the event the work permit is denied or revoked.

D. The chief of police shall review the application for completeness and shall conduct a background check to verify the criminal record to determine whether the applicant:

1. Has been convicted of a crime that shows the applicant is dishonest or untrustworthy;

2. Has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving fraud, deceit, or embezzlement;

3. Has been convicted of a violent felony, or a crime of moral turpitude; Has been convicted of a crime relating to the illegal use, possession, transportation, distribution or similar activities related to controlled substances, as defined in the Federal Controlled Substances Act, except for medical cannabis related offenses for which the conviction occurred after the passage of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996; or Has been convicted of a felony within the past seven (7) years, unless that felony has been dismissed, withdrawn, expunged or set aside pursuant to California Penal Code sections 1203.4, 1000 or 1385, or the applicant is currently on probation or parole for the sale, distribution, possession or manufacture of a controlled substance. A conviction for a felony involving cannabis and/or marijuana for which the underlying cannabis or marijuana offense has subsequently been designated a misdemeanor or infraction Ordinance No. 920-23

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or decriminalized pursuant to the provisions of AUMA or federal law shall not be considered.

Discovery of facts showing that the applicant has been convicted of these types of crimes is grounds for denial of the permit.

E. The city manager shall issue the commercial cannabis work permit or a written denial to the applicant within ninety days of the date the application was deemed complete, provided, however, that failure to do so shall not result in the application being deemed approved.

F. l A work permit shall be valid for a thirty-six month period and must be renewed sixty days prior to expiration. Renewal applications shall contain all the information required in subsection C above including the payment of a renewal application fee in an amount set by resolution of the city council.

G. In the event a person changes employment from one commercial cannabis business in the city to another, the work permit holder shall notify the city manager in writing of the change within ten days, or the work permit shall be suspended or revoked and such person shall not be permitted to work at any commercial cannabis business in the city.

H. The city may immediately revoke the commercial cannabis work permit should the permit holder be convicted of a crime listed in this section or if facts become known to the city manager that the permit holder has engaged in activities showing that he or she is dishonest or untrustworthy.

1. The city manager is hereby authorized to promulgate all regulations necessary to implement the work permit process and requirements.

J. The applicant may appeal the denial or revocation of a commercial cannabis work permit by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk within ten days of the date the applicant received the notice of denial, which appeal shall be conducted as set forth in Sections 5.10.140 through 5.10.160 of this chapter.

K. The city manager shall issue a permit in the form of a personal identification card that shall be worn by the employee. The personal identification card shall be worn approximately chest-high on the employee's outermost garment, in a prominent and visible location. The identification card shall be maintained in good and readable condition at all times.

L. If the holder of an employee work permit fails to timely renew his/her permit, the permit will cease to be valid and he/she will be required to submit an application for a new permit, if desired as provided above. In addition to any administrative proceedings, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any type of employment activity with a cannabis related business without a valid employee permit.

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

A. The total number of adult (A-license) and/or medical (M-license) commercial cannabis business that may be permitted to operate within the city at any one given time are as follows, provided, however, that in no event shall the total Ordinance No. 920-23

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number of cannabis retail uses, including type 10 or as part of a type 12 microbusiness, exceed two:

1. Cannabis distributor (includes license classification type 11): unlimited;

2. Cannabis manufacturer (includes license classification type 6 and 7):
unlimited;

3. Cannabis testing laboratory (includes license classification type 8):
maximum of two;
Cannabis retail—storefront (includes license classification type 10) and/or microbusiness holding a retail storefront license (includes license classification 12): total maximum of two;

5. Cannabis retail—non-storefront delivery only (includes license classification type 9): prohibited;

6. Cannabis microbusiness (includes license classification type 12):
prohibited unless one of the three license types held is retail storefront; total maximum of two;
Cannabis cultivation - all types (indoor only): unlimited; B. Storefront retailers and microbusinesses holding a retail storefront license permitted pursuant to this chapter may deliver cannabis and cannabis products within the city if authorized to do so pursuant to both the terms of their permit and license issued by the state. Such businesses shall also comply with the requirements set forth in Section 5.10.300(F). The delivery of cannabis or cannabis products within the city by any cannabis business or any person located outside of the city is prohibited.

C. Businesses permitted pursuant to this chapter shall not engage in the retail sale, delivery or dispensing of cannabis, cannabis product, hemp or hemp products unless expressly permitted to do so pursuant to the terms of their cannabis business permit.

D. No person may engage in any type of cannabis business that is not specifically authorized pursuant to this chapter.

E. This section is only intended to create a maximum number of commercial cannabis businesses that may be issued permits to operate in the city under each category. Nothing in this chapter creates a mandate that the city must issue any or all of the commercial cannabis business permits, whether or not it is determined that the applicants do or do not meet the standards which are established in the application requirements or further amendments to the application process.

5.10.090 - Initial application procedure.

A. The city council shall adopt by resolution the procedures which will govern the application process, and the manner in which the decision will ultimately be made regarding the issuance of any commercial cannabis business permits).

The resolution shall authorize the city manager to prepare the necessary forms, adopt any necessary rules to the application, regulations and processes, solicit applications, conduct initial evaluations of the applicants, and to ultimately provide a final recommendation to the city council.

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B. At the time of filing, each applicant shall pay an application fee established by resolution of the city council, to cover all costs incurred by the city in the application process.

C. After the initial review the city manager will make a recommendation to the city council, and the city council shall make a final determination in accordance with Section 5.10.170.

D. The city reserves the right to reject any or all applications. The city may also modify, postpone, or cancel any request for applications, or the entire program under this chapter, at any time without liability, obligation, or commitment to any party, firm, or organization. Persons submitting applications assume the risk that all or any part of the program, or any particular category of permit potentially authorized under this chapter, may be cancelled at any time prior to permit issuance. The city further reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any candidate submitting an application. In addition to any other justification provided, including a failure to comply with other requirements in this chapter, an application may be rejected for any of the following reasons:

Proposal received after designated time and date.

2. Proposal not containing the required elements, exhibits, nor organized in the required format.

3. Proposal considered not fully responsive to the request for permit application.

4. Proposal contains excess or extraneous material not called for in the request for permit application.

5.10.100 - Expiration of commercial cannabis business permits.

Each commercial cannabis business permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire twelve months after the date of its issuance. Commercial cannabis permits may be renewed as provided in Section 5.10.120.

5.10.110 - Revocation of permits.

Commercial cannabis business permits may be revoked for any violation of any applicable law, rule, regulation and/or standard, including, but not limited to, those adopted pursuant to this chapter.

5.10.120 - Renewal applications.

A. An application for renewal of a commercial cannabis business permit shall be filed at least sixty calendar days prior to the expiration date of the current permit.

B. The renewal application shall contain all the information required for new applications.

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C. The applicant shall pay a fee in an amount to be set by the city council to cover the costs of processing the renewal permit application, together with any costs incurred by the city to administer the program created under this chapter.

D. An application for renewal of a commercial cannabis business permit shall be rejected if any of the following exists:

1. The application is filed less than sixty days before its expiration.

2. The commercial cannabis business permit is suspended or revoked at the time of the application.

3. The commercial cannabis business has not been in regular and continuous operation in the four months prior to the renewal application.

4. The commercial cannabis business has failed to conform to the requirements of this chapter, or of any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

5. The permittee fails or is unable to renew its State of California license.

6. If the city or state has determined, based on substantial evidence, that the permittee or applicant is in violation of the requirements of this chapter, of this code, or of the state rules and regulations, and the city or state has determined that the violation is grounds for termination or revocation of the commercial cannabis business permit.

E. The city manager is authorized to make all decisions concerning the issuance of a renewal permit. In making the decision, the city manager is authorized to impose additional conditions to a renewal permit, if it is determined to be necessary to ensure compliance with state or local laws and regulations or to preserve the public health, safety or welfare. Appeals from the decision of the city manager are subject to Section 5.10.140.

F. If a renewal application is rejected, a person may file a new application pursuant to this chapter no sooner than one year from the date of the rejection.

5.10.130 - Effect of state license suspension, revocation, or termination.

Suspension of a license issued by the State of California, or by any of its departments or divisions, shall immediately suspend the ability of a commercial cannabis business to operate within the city, until the State of California, or its respective department or division, reinstates or reissues the state license. Should the State of California, or any of its departments or divisions, revoke or terminate the license of a commercial cannabis business, such revocation or termination shall also revoke or terminate the ability of a medical/nonmedical cannabis business to operate within the city.

5.10.140 - Appeals from decisions of the city manager under this chapter.

Unless specifically provided to the contrary elsewhere in this code, whenever an appeal is provided for in this chapter from a decision of the city manager, the appeal shall be conducted as prescribed in this chapter. The suspension and/or revocation of a permit based on the suspension and/or revocation of a license issued by the state pursuant to Section 5.10.130 shall not be an appealable decision pursuant to this chapter.

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5.10.150 - Written request for appeal.

A. Within ten calendar days after the date of a decision of the city manager to revoke, suspend or deny a permit, or to add conditions to a permit, an aggrieved party may appeal such action by filing a written appeal with the city clerk setting B. At the time of filing, the appellant shall pay the designated appeal fee, as established by resolution of the city council from time to time.

5.10.160 - Appeal hearing.

A. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the city clerk shall set the matter for a hearing before the city council. The city council shall hear the matter de novo, and shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth by the city.

B. The appeal shall be held within a reasonable time after the filing of the appeal in the discretion of the city manager.

C. At the hearing, the appellant may present any information they deem relevant to the decision appealed. The formal rules of evidence and procedure applicable in a court of law shall not apply to the hearing.

D. At the conclusion of the hearing, the city council may affirm, reverse, remand or modify the decision appealed. The decision of the city council shall be final and judicial review thereof shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

5.10.170 - Permittee selection process.

A. The city council shall adopt by resolution a procedure guideline by which the top applicants in each category of each commercial cannabis business will be presented to the city council for a final determination at a public meeting.

B. The top final applicants for each category may be invited to attend the city council meeting, where they may be expected to make a public presentation introducing their team and providing an overview of their proposal. In order to provide adequate time, presentations may be divided over more than one meeting over multiple days as determined to be necessary.

C. The city council shall either deny or approve the final candidates and shall select the top candidates in each category of the commercial cannabis businesses. The city council's decision as to the selection of the prevailing candidates shall be final.

D. Official issuance of the commercial cannabis business permits), however, is conditioned upon the prevailing candidate(s) obtaining all required land use approvals. Following the council's selection, the prevailing candidate(s) shall apply to the city's planning department to obtain any required land use approvals or entitlements for the permittee's location, if any. Land use approvals shall include compliance with all applicable provisions of CEQA. The city manager shall formally issue the commercial cannabis business permits) Ordinance No. 920-23

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once the city manager and planning and building services director both affirm that all of the required land use approvals have been obtained.

E. Issuance of a commercial cannabis business permit does not create a land use entitlement. The commercial cannabis business permit shall only be for a term of twelve months, and shall expire at the end of the twelve-month period unless it is renewed as provided herein. Furthermore, no permittee may begin operations, notwithstanding the issuance of a permit, unless all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the requirements of this chapter and of the permit, have been complied with.

F. Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, the city council reserves the right to reject any or all applications if it determines it would be in the best interest of the city, taking into account any health, safety and welfare impacts on the community. Applicants shall have no right to a commercial cannabis business permit until a permit is actually issued, and then only for the duration of the permit's term. Each applicant assumes the risk that, at any time prior to the issuance of a permit, the city council may terminate or delay the program created under this chapter.

G. If an application is denied, a new application may not be filed for one year from the date of the denial.

H. Each person granted a commercial cannabis business permit shall be required to pay the permit fee established by resolution of the city council, to cover the costs of administering the commercial cannabis business permit program created in this chapter.

5.10.180 - Permit-non-assignable and non-transferable.

A. A commercial cannabis business permit issued under this chapter is valid only to the approved permittee at the specified approved location, and is therefore non-transferable to other persons, entities, projects or locations, without the filing of a new application.

B. No commercial cannabis business permit may be sold, transferred or assigned by a permittee, or by operation of law, to any other person, persons, or entities.

In the event a permittee desires to sell or transfer the business to a new owner and/or operate the business under a new entity and/or name not listed on the commercial cannabis business permit, the new owner must first obtain a new commercial cannabis business permit prior to commencing or continuing operations.

C. A commercial cannabis business shall be deemed to have transferred to a new owner within the meaning of the prohibition of this section if the natural person(s) and/or the entity(ies) with controlling interest at the time the commercial cannabis business permit was first issued either cease(s) at any time to possess controlling ownership interest or possesses an ownership interest of less than 51%. When a corporate entity, including, but not limited to, one set forth in California Corporations Code section 28034, has an ownership interest in a commercial cannabis business, for purposes of determining whether or not a prohibited transfer has occurred notwithstanding the fact that the corporate entity itself retains its ownership interest, all entities and Ordinance No. 920-23

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individuals with a financial or ownership interest in the entity of at least 20% shall be considered as having a controlling interest in the commercial cannabis business, including, but not limited to, all entities in a multilayer business structure, as well as the chief executive officer, members of the board of directors, partners, trustees and all persons who have control of a trust, and managing members or nonmember managers of the entity, as applicable, regardless of percentage of financial or ownership interest.

D. To obtain a new commercial cannabis business permit as required pursuant to this section, the new owner shall comply with the applicable policies and procedures established by resolution of the city council pursuant to Section

5.10.090 and applicable regulations established pursuant to Section 5.10.350 and pay the applicable fee established by resolution of the city council.

5.10.190 - Change in location of commercial cannabis business.

A. No permittee may operate at a location other than the location approved and specified in the commercial cannabis business permit. Operating at a location other than that specified in the commercial cannabis business permit in violation of this section shall invalidate the commercial cannabis business permit.

B. For all commercial cannabis business permits, no permittee shall change the location of the commercial cannabis business specified in the permit unless and until the change of location is approved by the city and the commercial cannabis business permit is amended accordingly.

C. To change the location of a commercial cannabis business, the permittee shall comply with all applicable policies and procedures established by resolution of the city council pursuant to Section 5.10.090 and applicable regulations established pursuant to Section 5.10.350 and pay the applicable fee as established by resolution of the city council.

5.10.200 - Changes in name of business only.

No permittee may conduct, manage, engage in, or carry on a commercial cannabis business under any name other than the name specified in the commercial cannabis business permit and/or any "doing business as or "DBA" or "fictitious business name" or "FBN" on file with the County of Riverside and provided in the permit application and/or business license without first obtaining approval to amend the commercial cannabis business permit. Any approved changes and/or updates to the commercial cannabis business permit shall require payment of fees as set by resolution of the city council.

5.10.210 - City business license.

Prior to commencing operations, a commercial cannabis business shall obtain a city business license.

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5.10.220 - Building permits and inspection.

Prior to commencing operations, a commercial cannabis business shall be subject to a mandatory building inspection, and must obtain all required permits and approvals which would otherwise be required for any business of the same size and intensity operating in that zone. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining any required building permit(s), fire marshal approvals, health department approvals and other zoning and land use permits) and approvals.

5.10.230 - Right to occupy and to use property.

As a condition precedent to the city's issuance of a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to this chapter, any person intending to open and to operate a commercial cannabis business shall provide sufficient evidence of the legal right to occupy and to use the proposed location. In the event the proposed location will be leased from another person, the applicant shall be required to provide a signed and notarized statement from the owner of the property, acknowledging that the property owner has read this chapter and consents to the operation of the commercial cannabis business on the owner's property.

5.10.240 - Limitations on city's liability.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the city shall not assume any liability whatsoever with respect to having issued a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to this chapter or otherwise approving the operation of any commercial cannabis business. As a condition to the approval of any commercial cannabis business permit, the applicant shall be required to meet all of the following conditions before they can receive the commercial cannabis business permit:

A. Execute an agreement, in a form approved by the city attorney, agreeing to indemnify, defend (at applicant's sole cost and expense and with attorneys of city's choosing), and hold the city, and its officers, officials, employees, representatives, and agents, harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries, liabilities or losses which arise out of, or which are in any way related to, the city's issuance of the commercial cannabis business permit, the city's decision to approve the operation of the commercial cannabis business or activity, the process used by the city in making its decision, or the alleged violation of any federal, state or local laws by the commercial cannabis business or any of its officers, employees or agents.

Maintain insurance at coverage limits, and with conditions thereon determined necessary and appropriate from time to time by the city attorney.

C. Reimburse the city for all costs and expenses, including but not limited to, attorneys' fees and costs and court costs, which the city may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge related to the city's approval of the applicant's commercial cannabis business permit or related to the city's approval of a commercial cannabis activity and otherwise set forth in Ordinance No. 920-23

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subsection A. The city may, in its sole discretion, participate at its own initial expense in the defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve any of the reimbursement obligations imposed hereunder.

5.10.250 - Records and recordkeeping.

A. Each owner and operator of a commercial cannabis business shall maintain accurate books and records, detailing all of the revenues and expenses of the business, and all of its assets and liabilities. On no less than an annual basis (at or before the time of the renewal of a commercial cannabis business permit issued pursuant to this chapter), or at any time upon reasonable request of the city, each commercial cannabis business shall file a sworn statement detailing the number of sales by the commercial cannabis business during the previous twelve-month period (or shorter period based upon the timing of the request), provided on a per-month basis. The statement shall also include gross sales for each month, and all applicable taxes paid or due to be paid.

B. Each owner and operator of a commercial cannabis business shall maintain a current register of the names and the contact information including the name, address, and telephone number) of anyone owning or holding an interest in the commercial cannabis business, and separately of all the officers, managers, employees, agents and volunteers currently employed or otherwise engaged by the commercial cannabis business. The register required by this paragraph shall be provided to the city manager upon a reasonable request.

C. Each commercial cannabis business shall maintain a record of all persons served by the commercial cannabis business, for a period of no less than four years.

D. All commercial cannabis businesses shall maintain an inventory control and reporting system that accurately documents the present location, amounts, and descriptions of all cannabis and cannabis products for all stages of the growing and production or manufacturing, laboratory testing and distribution processes until purchase by or distribution to a person authorized to purchase or receive such cannabis.

E. Subject to any restrictions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations, each commercial cannabis business shall allow city officials to have access to the business's books, records, and accounts, together with any other data or documents relevant to its permitted commercial cannabis activities, for the purpose of conducting an audit or examination. Books, records, accounts, and any and all relevant data or documents shall be produced no later than twenty-four hours after receipt of the city's request, unless otherwise stipulated by the city.

5.10.260 - Security measures.

A. A permitted commercial cannabis business shall implement sufficient security measures to deter and prevent the unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis or cannabis products, and to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis or cannabis products at the commercial cannabis business. Except as may Ordinance No. 920-23

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otherwise be determined by the city manager, these security measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:

1. Preventing individuals from remaining on the premises of the commercial cannabis business if they are not engaging in an activity directly related to the permitted operations of the commercial cannabis business.

2. Establishing limited access areas accessible only to authorized commercial cannabis business personnel.

3. Except for live growing plants which are being cultivated at a cultivation facility, all medical/nonmedical cannabis and medical/nonmedical cannabis products shall be stored in a secured and locked room, safe, or vault. All medical/nonmedical cannabis and medical/nonmedical cannabis products, including live plants which are being cultivated, shall be kept in a manner as to prevent diversion, theft, and loss, except for limited amounts of cannabis used for display purposes or for immediate sale at a storefront retailer.

4. Installing twenty-four-hour security surveillance cameras of at least HD- quality to monitor all entrances and exits to and from the premises, all interior spaces within the commercial cannabis business which are open and accessible to the public, and all interior spaces where cannabis, cash or currency is being stored for any period of time on a regular basis. The commercial cannabis business shall be responsible for ensuring that the security surveillance camera's footage is remotely accessible by the chief of police and the Blythe police department, and that it is compatible with the city's software and hardware. In addition, remote and real-time, live access to the video footage from the cameras shall be provided to the chief of police and the police department. Video recordings shall be maintained for a minimum of forty-five days, and shall be made available to the city manager upon request.

5. Sensors shall be installed to detect entry and exit from all secure areas.

Panic buttons shall be installed in all commercial cannabis businesses.

7. Having a professionally installed, maintained, and monitored alarm system.

8. Any bars installed on the windows or the doors of the commercial cannabis business shall be installed only on the interior of the building.

9. Security personnel must be licensed by the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the chief of police, with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

10. Each commercial cannabis business shall have the capability to remain secure during a power outage and shall ensure that all access doors are not solely controlled by an electronic access panel to ensure that locks are not released during a power outage.

B. Each commercial cannabis business shall identify a designated security representative/liaison to the city, who shall be reasonably available to meet with the chief of police regarding any security related measures or and operational issues.

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5.10.270 - Restriction on alcohol sales.

No person shall cause or permit the sale, dispensing, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or about the premises of the commercial cannabis business.

5.10.280 - Fees and charges.

A. No person may commence or continue any commercial cannabis activity in the city, without timely paying in full all fees and charges required for the operation of a commercial cannabis activity: Fees and charges associated with the operation of a commercial cannabis activity shall be established by resolution of the city council which may be amended from time to time.

B. All commercial cannabis businesses authorized to operate under this chapter shall pay all sales, use, business and other applicable taxes, and all license, registration, and other fees required under federal, state and local law. Each commercial cannabis businesses shall cooperate with city with respect to any reasonable request to audit the commercial cannabis business's books and records for the purpose of verifying compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, a verification of the amount of taxes required to be paid during any period.

5.10.290 - Miscellaneous operating requirements applicable to all commercial cannabis businesses.

A. Hours of Operation. Retail commercial cannabis businesses may be open for access to the public only between the hours of six a.m. and ten p.m. Monday through Sunday unless reduced hours are specified in the commercial cannabis business permit. Other commercial cannabis businesses may operate only during the hours specified in the commercial cannabis business permits issued by the city.

B. Restriction on Consumption. Cannabis shall not be consumed into the human body on the premises of any commercial cannabis business.

C. Except for depictions of the cannabis leaf, no cannabis or cannabis products or graphics depicting cannabis or cannabis products shall be visible from the exterior of any property issued a commercial cannabis business permit, or on any of the vehicles owned or used as part of the commercial cannabis business. No outdoor storage of cannabis or cannabis products is permitted at any time.

D. Reporting and Tracking of Product and of Gross Sales. Each commercial cannabis business shall have in place a point-of-sale or management inventory tracking system to track and report on all aspects of the commercial cannabis business including, but not limited to, such matters as cannabis tracking, inventory data, gross sales (by weight and by sale) and other information which may be deemed necessary by the city. The commercial cannabis business shall ensure that such information is compatible with the city's record-keeping systems. In addition, the system must have the capability to produce historical Ordinance No. 920-23

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transactional data for review. Furthermore, any system selected must be approved and authorized by the city manager prior to being used by the permittee.

E. All cannabis and cannabis products sold, distributed or manufactured shall be cultivated, manufactured, and transported by licensed facilities that maintain operations in full conformance with state and local regulations.

F. There shall not be any firearms on the permitted premises by an owner, manager, employee, volunteer or vendor other than those individuals authorized as a state licensed security personnel and have been approved by the chief of police.

G. There shall not be a physician located in or around any commercial cannabis business at any time for the purpose of evaluating patients for the issuance of a medical marijuana prescription or card where applicable.

H. Prior to dispensing medical cannabis or medical cannabis products to any person, the commercial cannabis business shall obtain verification from the recommending physician that the person requesting medical cannabis or medical cannabis products is a qualified patient.

1. Emergency Contact. Each commercial cannabis business shall provide the city manager with the name, telephone number (both land line and mobile, if available) of an on-site employee or owner to whom emergency notice can be provided at any hour of the day.

J. Signage and Notices.

1. In addition to the requirements otherwise set forth in this section, business identification signage for a commercial cannabis business shall conform to the requirements of this code, including, but not limited to, obtaining a city sign permit.

2. Each entrance to a commercial cannabis business shall be visibly posted with a clear and legible notice indicating that smoking, ingesting, or otherwise consuming cannabis on the premises of any commercial cannabis businesses or elsewhere in the city other than within private residences is prohibited.

3. Business identification signage shall be limited to that needed for identification only, and shall not contain any information that advertises or lists the services or the products offered. No commercial cannabis business shall advertise by having a person holding a sign and advertising the business to passersby, whether such person is on the premises of the commercial cannabis business or elsewhere including, but not limited to, the public right-of-way.

Except for temporary banners, no banners, flags, or other prohibited signs shall be used at any time.

Holders of commercial cannabis business permits agree that, as an express and ongoing condition of permit issuance and subsequent renewal, the holder of the permit shall be prohibited from advertising any commercial cannabis business located in the city utilizing a billboard (fixed or mobile) within the city, or on a bus shelter, placard, aircraft, or other similar forms of advertising anywhere within city limits. This paragraph is Ordinance No. 920-23

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not intended to place limitations on the ability of a commercial cannabis business to advertise in other legally authorized forms, including on the internet, in magazines, or in other similar ways.

K. Minors.

1. Persons under the age of twenty-one years shall not be allowed on the premises of a non-medical commercial cannabis business, and persons under the age of eighteen years shall not be allowed on the premises of a medical cannabis business. Those persons with a valid physician's recommendation to purchase medical cannabis who are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one years are allowed on non-medical commercial cannabis business premises if the business also has a valid medical cannabis license. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this title for any person to employ any person at a commercial cannabis business who is not at least twenty-one years of age.

2. The entrance to a non-medical commercial cannabis business shall be clearly and legibly posted with a notice that no person under the age of twenty-one years of age is permitted to enter upon the premises of the commercial cannabis business. The entrance to a medical commercial cannabis business shall be clearly and legibly posted with a notice that no person under the age of eighteen years of age is permitted to enter upon the premises of the commercial cannabis business. The entrance to a business that is both a medical and non-medical cannabis business shall be clearly and legibly posted with both signs that also indicate their applicability to medical and non-medical customers.

L. Odor Control. Odor control devices and techniques shall be incorporated in all commercial cannabis businesses to ensure that odors from cannabis are not detectable off-site. Commercial cannabis businesses shall provide a sufficient odor absorbing ventilation and exhaust system so that odor generated inside the commercial cannabis business that is distinctive to its operation is not detected outside of the facility, anywhere on adjacent property or public rights- of-way, on or about the exterior or interior common area walkways, hallways, breezeways, foyers, lobby areas, or any other areas available for use by common tenants or the visiting public, or within any other unit located inside the same building as the commercial cannabis business. As such, commercial cannabis businesses must install and maintain the following equipment, or any other equipment which the city manager determines is a more effective method or technology:

1. An exhaust air filtration system with odor control that prevents internal odors from being emitted externally;
An air system that creates negative air pressure between the commercial cannabis business's interior and exterior, so that the odors generated inside the commercial cannabis business are not detectable on the outside of the commercial cannabis business.

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chapter and the city issued business license shall be posted inside the commercial cannabis business in a location readily visible to the public.

N. Background Check. Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 11105(b)(11) and 13300(b)(11), every person listed as an owner, manager, supervisor, employee or volunteer, of the commercial cannabis business must submit fingerprints and other information deemed necessary by the chief of police for a background check by the Blythe police department.

No person shall be issued a permit to operate a commercial cannabis business or a related work permit unless they have first cleared the background check, as determined by the chief of police, as required by this chapter. A fee for the cost of the background investigation, which shall be the actual cost to the city to conduct the background investigation as it deems necessary and appropriate, shall be paid at the time the application for a commercial cannabis business permit is submitted.

O. Loitering. The owner and/or operator of a commercial cannabis business shall prohibit loitering by persons outside the facility both on the premises and within fifty feet of the premises.

P. Permits and other Approvals. Prior to the establishment of any commercial cannabis business or the operation of any such business, the person intending to establish a commercial cannabis business must first obtain all applicable planning, zoning, building, and other applicable permits from the relevant governmental agency which may be applicable to the zoning district in which such commercial cannabis business intends to establish and to operate.

Q. Additional Requirements. The city manager may develop other commercial cannabis business operational requirements or regulations as are determined to be necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

5.10.300 - Additional operating requirements for retailers.

A. Owners and operators are required to verify the age and the necessary documentation of each medical customer to ensure the customer is not under the age of eighteen years, and to verify that the potential customer has a valid doctor's recommendation. Doctor recommendations are not to be obtained or provided at the storefront retailer. Any retail customer who purchases cannabis or cannabis products for nonmedical use shall verify that they are at least twenty-one years of age or older at the time of purchase.

B. Entrances into the storefront retailer shall be locked at all times with entry strictly controlled. A "buzz-in" electronic/mechanical entry system shall be utilized to limit access to and entry to the storefront retailer, to separate it from the reception/lobby area.

C. Uniformed licensed security personnel shall be employed and will be required to carry a firearm to monitor site activity, control loitering and site access, and to serve as a visual deterrent to unlawful activities. The chief of police at his/her discretion may modify or amend the requirement of requiring security personnel to carry a firearm which shall be specified in the terms of the regulatory permit.

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D. Storefront retailers may have on-site, in the retail sales area of the storefront retailer, only that quantity of cannabis and cannabis products reasonably anticipated to meet the daily demand readily available for sale.

E. All restroom facilities shall remain locked and under the control of management.

F. Additional operating requirements for retail-storefront businesses providing delivery of cannabis or cannabis products. Every business that sells and/or delivers cannabis and/or cannabis products as a storefront retailer shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Commercial cannabis retail deliveries may be made only from a commercial cannabis retail business permitted by the city in compliance with this chapter, and in compliance with all state regulations.

2. All employees who deliver cannabis shall have valid identification and a copy of the retail business's cannabis business permit and state license at all times while making deliveries.

3. All commercial cannabis retail businesses shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of the permit comprehensive automotive liability insurance protecting the permittee in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit, including bodily injury and property damage and not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate for each personal injury liability and each accident, issued by an insurance provider rated at least A-:VIlI in A.M. Best and Company's Insurance Guide and either admitted and authorized to do business in California or is listed on the California Department of Insurance's List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers. The city shall be named as an additional insured on such insurance policy and a certificate of such insurance shall be provided to the city prior to commencing operations.

4. Deliveries may only take place during normal business hours of the commercial cannabis retail business.

5. During delivery, the delivery employee shall maintain a physical or electronic copy of the delivery request and shall make it available upon request by the licensing authority and law enforcement officers. The delivery request documentation shall comply with state law.

6. A licensed delivery employee shall not leave the State of California while possessing cannabis products while performing his or her duties for the cannabis retailer.

7. A commercial cannabis retail business shall maintain a list of all deliveries, including the address delivered to, the amount and type of product delivered, and any other information required by the state.

8. A manifest with all information required in this section shall accompany any delivery person at all times during the delivery process and delivery hours.

9. Any delivery method shall be made in compliance with state law, as amended, including use of a vehicle that has a dedicated GPS device for identifying the location of the vehicle (cell phones and tablets are not sufficient).

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10. Each delivery request shall have a receipt prepared by the commercial cannabis retail business with the following information:
a. Name and address of the commercial cannabis retail business. b. The name of the employee who delivered the order.
c. The date and time the delivery request was made.
d. The complete delivery address.
e. A detailed description of the cannabis goods requested for delivery including the weight or volume, or any accurate measure of the amount of cannabis goods requested.

The total amount paid for the delivery including any fees or taxes. g. At the time of the delivery, the date and time the delivery was made, and the signature of the person who received the delivery.

11. No cannabis delivery vehicle shall display signs, decals or any other form of advertisement.

12. Inspections by an authorized city representative may be conducted anytime during regular business hours.

13. Delivery must be made to a physical address that is not on publicly owned land, a school, a day care, or a youth center.

14. The delivery employee shall not carry cannabis goods valued in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) at any time with no more than three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) of cannabis goods that are not already part of a customer order that was processed prior to leaving the premises.

15. Delivery must be made in person by a direct employee of the licensed retailer. An independent contractor, third-party courier service, or an individual employed through a staffing agency shall not be considered directly employed by the licensed retailer.

5.10.310 - Operating requirements for cultivation facilities.

A. The cultivation of all cannabis must occur indoors. All outdoor cultivation is prohibited.

B. In no case shall cannabis plants be visible from a public or private road, sidewalk, park or any common public viewing area.

C. If a storefront retailer is authorized to include cultivation activities, the storefront retailer may have only one cultivation site upon which cannabis is cultivated produced, stored, harvested, manufactured, or packaged, and each of the storefront retailer and the cultivation site must be separately permitted pursuant to this chapter.

D. If cultivation is permitted, then the business shall only cultivate the square feet of canopy space permitted by state law.

E. Cannabis cultivation shall be conducted in accordance with state, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations related to land conversion, grading, electricity, water usage, water quality, woodland and riparian habitat protection, agricultural discharges, and similar matters.

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F. Pesticides and fertilizers shall be properly labeled and stored to avoid contamination through erosion, leakage or inadvertent damage from pests, rodents or other wildlife.

G. In no case shall any hazardous, flammable or explosive substances be used to process or manufacture cannabis products on site.

H. The cultivation of cannabis shall at all times be operated in such a way as to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the employees working at the commercial cannabis business, visitors to the area, neighboring properties, and the end users of the cannabis being cultivated; to protect the environment from harm to streams, fish, and wildlife; to ensure the security of the cannabis being cultivated; and to safeguard against the diversion of cannabis.

All applicants for a cannabis cultivation permit shall submit the following in addition to the information generally otherwise required for a commercial cannabis business:

1. A cultivation and operations plan that meets or exceeds minimum legal standards and all state, local and federal rules and regulations for water usage, conservation and use; drainage, runoff, and erosion control; watershed and habitat protection; and proper storage of fertilizers, pesticides, and other regulated products to be used on the parcel, and a description of the cultivation activities and schedule of activities during each month of growing and harvesting, or explanation of growth cycles and anticipated harvesting schedules for all-season harvesting.

A description of a legal water source, irrigation plan, and projected water use.

3. Identification of the source of electrical power and plan for compliance with applicable building codes and related codes.

4. Plan for addressing odor and other public nuisances which may derive from the cultivation site.

5.10.320 - Cannabis manufacturing: edibles and other cannabis products; sale or distribution of edible and other cannabis products.

The manufacturing of food or other products infused with or which otherwise contain cannabis may be manufactured within the appropriate manufacturing zoning districts as described in Chapter 17.63E (Commercial Cannabis Related Uses and Activity) of Title 17 of this code, subject to the regulations set forth in this chapter, and subject to whatever addly al regulations may be promulgated hereunder by an ordinance of resolution of Ordinance No. 920-23

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5.10.330 - Packaging and labeling.

A. Before a commercial cannabis manufacturer delivers any edible cannabis or edible cannabis product to a storefront retailer, the same shall be labeled and placed in tamper-evident packaging which at least meets the requirements of California Business and Professions Code section 19347, as the same may be amended from time to time or superseded or replaced by subsequent state legislation or by any department or division of the State of California.

B. All items to be sold or distributed shall be individually wrapped at the original point of preparation by the business permitted as a commercial cannabis manufacturer.

C. Labeling must include a warning if nuts or other known allergens are used, and must include the total weight (in ounces or grams) of cannabis in the package.

D. A warning that the item is a medication and not a food must be clearly legible on the front of the package and/or must comply with state packing requirements.

E. The package must have a label warning that the product is to be kept away from children.

F. The label must also state that the product contains cannabis and must specify the date of manufacture.

G. Any edible cannabis product that is made to resemble a typical food product must be in a properly labeled opaque (non-see-through) package before it leaves the commercial cannabis manufacturing business.

H. The city council may impose additional packaging and labeling requirements on cannabis or cannabis products by resolution, as permitted by law.

5.10.340 - Operating requirements for cannabis manufacturing (levels one and two): extraction, etc.

A. Cannabis manufacturing facilities requiring a type 6 or type 7 state license (using non-volatile and volatile solvents), as defined in California Business and Professions Code section 19341, may be permitted to operate within those zone districts as defined in Chapter 17.63E (Commercial Cannabis Related Uses and Activity) of Title 17 of this code.

B. Any compressed gases used in the manufacturing process shall not be stored on any property within the city in containers that exceed one hundred fifty pound tanks in size. Each site or parcel subject to a commercial cannabis permit shall be limited to a total of eight tanks on the property at any time.

C. Cannabis manufacturing facilities are limited to certain methods, equipment, solvents, gases and mediums when creating cannabis extracts.

D. Cannabis manufacturing facilities may use the hydrocarbons N-butane, isobutane, propane, or heptane or other solvents or gases exhibiting low to minimal potential human-related toxicity approved by the community development department. These solvents must be of at least ninety-nine percent purity and any extraction process must use them in a professional Ordinance No. 920-23

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grade closed loop extraction system designed to recover the solvents, work in an environment with proper ventilation, controlling all sources of ignition where a flammable atmosphere is or may be present.

E. Any extraction process must use a professional grade closed loop CO2 gas extraction system where every vessel is rated to a minimum of six hundred pounds per square inch. The CO2 must be of at least ninety-nine percent purity.

F. Closed loop systems for hydrocarbon or COz extraction systems must be commercially manufactured and bear a permanently affixed and visible serial number.

G. Certification from a licensed engineer must be provided to the community development department for professional grade closed loop systems used by any cannabis manufacturing system to certify that the system was commercially manufactured, safe for its intended use, and built to codes of recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, such as:

1. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI);

3. Underwriters Laboratories (UL); or

4. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) H. The certification document must contain the signature and I stamp of a professional engineer and serial number of the extraction unit being certified.

1. Professional closed loop systems, other equipment used, the extraction operation, and facilities must be approved for their use by the fire department and meet any required fire, safety, and building code requirements specified in the California Building Reference Codes.

J. Cannabis manufacturing facilities may use heat, screens, presses, steam distillation, ice water, and other methods without employing solvents or gases to create keef, hashish, bubble hash, or infused dairy butter, or oils or fats derived from natural sources, and other extracts.

K. Cannabis manufacturing facilities may use food grade glycerin, ethanol, and propylene glycol solvents to create extracts. All ethanol must be removed from the extract in a manner to recapture the solvent and ensure that it is not vented into the atmosphere.

Cannabis manufacturing facilities creating marijuana extracts must develop standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and a training plan prior to producing extracts for the marketplace. Any person using solvents or gases in a closed looped system to create marijuana extracts must be fully trained on how to use the system, have direct access to applicable material safety data sheets and handle and store the solvents and gases safely.

M. Parts per million for one gram of finished extract cannot exceed five hundred parts per million of residual solvent or gas when quality assurance tested.

5.10.350 - Promulgation of regulations, standards and other legal duties.

A. In addition to any regulations adopted by the city council, the city manager is authorized to establish any additional rules, regulations and standards governing the issuance, denial or renewal of commercial cannabis business Ordinance No. 920-23

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permits, the ongoing operation of commercial cannabis businesses and the city's oversight, or concerning any other subject determined to be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

B. Regulations shall be published on the city's website.

C. Regulations promulgated by the city manager shall become effective upon date of publication. Commercial cannabis businesses shall be required to comply with all state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, any rules, regulations or standards adopted by the city manager.

5.10.360 - Community relations.

A. Each commercial cannabis business shall provide the name, telephone number, and email address of a community relations contact to whom notice of problems associated with the commercial cannabis business can be provided.

Each commercial cannabis business shall also provide the above information to all businesses and residences located within one hundred feet of the commercial cannabis business.

B. The owner, manager and community relations representative from each commercial cannabis business shall meet with the city manager yearly or as requested by the city manager to discuss the costs, benefits and other community issues arising as a result of implementation of this chapter.

C. Commercial cannabis businesses to which a permit is issued pursuant to this chapter shall develop and make available to youth organizations and educational institutions a public education plan that outlines the risks of youth addiction to cannabis, and that identifies resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction.

5.10.370 - Fees deemed debt to City of Blythe.

The amount of any fee, cost or charge imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed a debt to the city that is recoverable via an authorized administrative process as set forth in this code, or in any court of competent jurisdiction.

5.10.380 - Permit holder responsible for violations.

The person to whom a permit is issued pursuant to this chapter shall be responsible for all violations of the law, including, but not limited to, this code, whether committed by the permittee or any employee or agent of the permittee, which violations occur in or about the premises of the commercial cannabis business whether or not said violations occur within the permit holder's presence. Nothing contained herein shall relieve the owner or lessee of the real property from responsibility for any violation of law occurring thereon.

5.10.390 - Inspection and enforcement.

A. The city manager is charged with enforcing the provisions of this code, or any provision thereof, and may enter the location of a commercial cannabis business at any time during the hours of operation without notice, and inspect Ordinance No. 920-23

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the location of any commercial cannabis business as well as any recordings and records required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter or under applicable provisions of state law.

It is unlawful for any person having responsibility over the operation of a commercial cannabis business, to impede, obstruct, interfere with, or otherwise not to allow, the city to conduct an inspection, review or copy records, recordings or other documents required to be maintained by a commercial cannabis business under this chapter or under state or local law. It is also unlawful for a person to conceal, destroy, deface, damage, or falsify any records, recordings or other documents required to be maintained by a commercial cannabis business under this chapter or under state or local law.

C. The city manager may enter the location of a commercial cannabis business at any time during the hours of operation and without notice to obtain samples of the cannabis to test for public safety purposes. Any samples obtained by the city shall be logged, recorded, and maintained in accordance with the police department standards for evidence.

5.10.400 - Concurrent regulation with state.

It is the stated intent of this chapter to regulate commercial cannabis activity in the city concurrently with the State of California.

5.10.410 - Violations declared a public nuisance.

Each and every violation of the provisions of this chapter is hereby deemed unlawful and a public nuisance.

5.10.420 - Each violation a separate offense.

Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by this code.

Additionally, as a nuisance per se, any violation of this chapter shall be subiect to injunctive relief, any permit issued pursuant to this chapter being deemed null and void, disgorgement and payment to the city of any monies unlawfully obtained, costs of abatement, costs of investigation, attorneys' fees, and any other relief or remedy available at law or in equity. The city may also pursue any and all remedies and actions available and applicable under state and local laws for any violations committed by the commercial cannabis business or persons related to, associated with and/or acting in concert with, the commercial cannabis activity. Additionally, when there is determined to be an imminent threat to public health, safety or welfare, the city manager or the chief of police may take immediate action to temporarily suspend a commercial cannabis business permit issued by the city, pending a hearing before the city council.

5.10.430 - Criminal penalties.

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or imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than twelve months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.

5.10.440 - Remedies cumulative and not exclusive.

The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies. The city is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law.

SECTION 3. Extension of Time to Comply with Delivery Requirements. Each and every lawfully existing and operating permittee with a valid retail commercial cannabis business permit, including being in possession of a currently valid storefront retail and a non-storefront retail (delivery) license issued by the Department of Cannabis Control, shall have six months (180 days) from the effective date of this Ordinance to comply with the requirements of subsection 5.10.300(F). Failure to comply with these requirements following this six-month period shall be grounds for revocation of the permit. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to waive and/or authorize the failure to comply any applicable provision of state law, or with any other applicable provision of the Blythe Municipal Code. This Section 3 shall not be codified in the Blythe Municipal Code.

SECTION 4. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance makes minor changes to the administrative provisions governing the City's regulations of commercial cannabis activity. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 5. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

Ordinance No. 920-23

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SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2023, by the following called vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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PUBLIC

HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SSLAELTSHED
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption - A&R Bakery and Deli Restaurant 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 A&R Bakery and Deli Restaurant Project located at Northeast corner of Hobsonway and Lovekin Boulevard in Blythe with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Applicant Alejandro Mata proposes to develop the A&R Bakery, a bakery and deli restaurant located at the northeast corner of Hobsonway and Lovekin Boulevard, north of the existing Starbucks, and west of the Hobson Shopping Center. The project site includes a total of .86 acres. The vacant parcel has not yet been assigned a formal address. The project site is level with little vegetation. Surrounding land uses include a mix of commercial and residential properties, including hotels, stores, restaurants, homes and apartment complexes.

The proposed development includes a total of 5,222 sq ft of building space in two single story buildings built on either side of a parking lot. The current zoning and General Plan designation is General Commercial (C-G) which permits the use of eating and drinking establishments. Grading and construction are planned to begin in the 1s quarter of 2023, to be completed in 8-12 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.

Class 32 Consists of projects characterized as infill development meeting the conditions described in this section:
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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 restaurants.
(b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.

The proposed project site is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a 0.86-acre property north of Interstate 10, east of Lovekin Boulevard, and north of Hobsonway. Surrounding land uses include Starbucks to the south, the Hobson Shopping Center occupied by a Dominoes and Dollar Tree, hotels to the west and southwest, and a variety of other stores and residential uses to the north. The site lies in the central western part of the City that has been in urban uses for many decades.
(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, and 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 will generate low volume traffic on roadway segments within the City of Blythe that are designed to accommodate commercial traffic and operate well below capacity ad that do not experience congestion under existing conditions. The restaurant does not require the use of any noise generating equipment and are inherently quiet activities. 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.
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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.

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:

1. Notice of Exemption

2. Project Site Map and Site Plan
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Categorical Exemption February 2023

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: A&R Bakery and Deli Restaurant Project
Project Location:

No current street address for this parcel. One will be obtained as a part of project development. • The project site is located at the northeast corner of Hobsonway and Lovekin Boulevard north of Interstate 10 and east of Lovekin Blvd. in the City of Blythe; Assessor's Parcel Number 845-100-020 NE ¼ of the SW ¼ Sect. 32, T6S, R23E, SBB&M, USGS Blythe Quadrangle, 7.5-minute Series Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

Development of a new bakery and deli restaurant in the downtown area of the City of Blythe. The 0.86-acre project site is presently vacant and consists of a single parcel. Beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council February 28, 2023
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe Exempt Status:
• Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
• Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
_ Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: In-fill Development Project, CEOA §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 515332, 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: March 1, 2023
Date received for filing at County Clerk: March 1, 2023 2022 CEQA Guidelines Appendices, Appendix E: Notice of Exemption -129-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Increases to Water, Sewer, and Wastewater Rates
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing to receive all written and verbal testimony regarding the proposed revised water, sewer, and wastewater rates and consider the results of protest proceedings in accordance with Proposition 218.

2. Subsequent to the public hearing, if no majority protest exists, adopt Resolution No. 2023-001 adopting revised water rates and Resolution No. 2023-002 adopting revised sewer and wastewater rates.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED WATER RATES
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-002 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED SEWER AND WASTEWATER RATES
FISCAL IMPACT: Increased revenue from service charges used to support the cost of operating and maintaining the City's water, sewer, and wastewater systems.

BACKGROUND: On May 10, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with Willdan Financial Services (the "Consultant") to conduct a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Utility Rate Study (the "Study"). The Consultant concluded its analysis and filed with the City a report summarizing their findings. On December 13, 2022, staff and Consultant presented the report to the City Council, and the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-040 declaring hearing for ferday 28, 203 i as aeried by And vic eat, let oh or chi Calpubic Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, and directing staff to provide notice in accordance with Proposition 218.

STAFF REPORT: The revenues from the City's water and sewer utilities are primarily derived from charges for services. The City must establish rates and charges adequate to fund the cost of providing water and sewer services, including costs for operation and capital improvements needed to keep the City's utility infrastructure in safe and reliable operating condition. In addition, the revenues generated from utility rates must only be used for this purpose and for each system separately.
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In May 2022, the City retained Willdan Financial Services to develop a comprehensive rate analysis and study for the City's water and sewer enterprises. The Consultant has concluded its analysis and issued a report of its findings. The methodology applied in the development of updated water and sewer rates, outlined in the report, consisted of reviewing the historical operating results of the water and sewer utility systems, historical customer billing and consumption data, analyzing the budget to identify the net revenue requirements to be recovered from user rate revenues, performing general cost-of-service allocations based on the rate components and functional cost categories, and revising the rates based on the applicable costs and expenditure to be recovered from user rates.

The analysis concluded that both the water and sewer utility systems cannot meet revenue requirements at the existing rates. As such, the Study proposes annual adjustments for a period of five years to service charges for both utilities. The first rate adjustment effective March 1, 2023, with additional rate adjustments implemented each January 1st, thereafter, with final adjustment on January 1, 2027.

On December 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-040 declaring its intention to adopt increased water, sewer, and wastewater rates and setting this time and date tor a public hearing. In accordance with Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, notice of the public hearing was provided to current utility customers and property owners of record on or about January 11, 2023 describing all proposed changes.

Public Hearing Procedures/Next Steps
Following staff's presentation, the Council should open public comment to receive public comment and protests. Protests must be in writing and contain the required information below, as described in the mailed notice and Resolution No. 2012-035, which established procedures for the submission and tabulation of protests in connection with Proposition 218 rate hearings:

1. A statement indicating that the identified property owner or customer of record is in opposition to the proposed water or sewer rate charges.

2. The street address or Accessor's Parcel Number (APN) for the parcel with respect to which the protest is made.

3. The name and signature of the owner or customer.

At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Clerk will tabulate all valid protests received, including those received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing, and will report the result to the City Council. If the number of protests received is insufficient to constitute a majority protest, then the City Clerk may determine the absence of a majority protest without validating the protests received but may instead deem them all valid without further examination. Further, if the number of protests received is obviously substantially fewer than the number required to constitute a majority protest, then the City Clerk may determine the absence of a majority protest without opening the envelopes which contain the protests.

There are 3,771 parcels connected to the water system and 3,462 parcels connected to the sewer system and subject to the proposed rate increases. Therefore, there needs to be 1,886 or more valid protests for the majority protest to occur for the proposed water rate increases and 1,732 or more valid protests for the majority protest to occur for the proposed sewer and wastewater rate increases. If a majority protest exists, no proposed rate increases may be adopted. After the City Clerk determines the results of the protest process, if there is no majority protest, staff recommends that the Council adopt the Resolution No. 2023-001 adopting revised water rates -131-
and Resolution No. 2023-002 adopting revised sewer and wastewater rates. As outlined above, the revised rates will take effect on March 1, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2023-001

2. Resolution 2023-002
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED WATER
RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe ("City") owns and operates water storage, transmission and distribution, and water treatment facilities and provides water services to residential and nonresidential customers within its incorporated limits; and WHEREAS, the City imposes service charges for water in order to fund the costs of operating and maintaining the City's water system; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 5471 to prescribe, revise and collect rates and charges for services and facilities furnished by the City in connection with the City's water system; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Blythe Municipal Code Section 13.04.090, water rates are established by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in May 2022, the City engaged Willdan Financial Services ("Willdan") to study the rates necessary to support the water operations of the City and to ensure that each customer is charged no more than the cost of providing service to that customer; and WHEREAS, on December 13, 2022, City staff and Willdan presented Willdan's Water & Sewer Utility Rate Study Report (the "Report") proposing increased water rates over a five-year period. The Report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 040, declaring its intention to adopt increased water rates and setting a public hearing for 218, any 28, 2023 to be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Proposition WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code sections 53750-53758), the City provided notice of the proposed water rates to all record owners and customers who would be affected by said rates, advising them of the public hearing to be conducted by the City Council on February 28, 2023 and the opportunity to protest the proposed rates in writing, which notice was mailed more than forty-five (45) days prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed increased water rates to receive public comment and consider the results of the protest proceedings in accordance with Proposition 218; and Resolution No. 2023-001
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WHEREAS, the City Clerk has tabulated all valid protests received by the conclusion of the February 28, 2023 public hearing and has determined that the number of valid protests is insufficient to constitute a majority protest; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the revised water rates as set forth herein.

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

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. Findings. The revised water rates are necessary to fund the operation and maintenance costs of the City's water system.

SECTION 3. Approval of Revised Water Rates. The revised water rates set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby approved.

SECTION 4. Effective Date of Revised Rates. The revised water rates shall take effect on March 1, 2023, and shall be adjusted on January 1 of each year, with the final adjustment on January 1, 2027, as indicated in the rate tables set forth in Exhibit A.

SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2023-001
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EXHIBIT A

MONTHLY WATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES
A monthly fee is imposed on each premises receiving water service. The monthly fee is the sum of the monthly service charge (base charge), the consumption rate (volumetric rate), and the state revolving fund payment rate (SRF).

Base Charge. The monthly service charge is based on the size of the water meter at the premises and shall be as follows:

Meter Existing Mar 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1,
Size Rates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
5/8 Inch $ 11.93 $ 14.34 $ 17.92 $ 20.07 $ 22.08$ 23.84 3/4 Inch 11.93 14.34 17.92 20.07 22.08 23.84

1.0 Inch 19.90 22.48 28.10 31.47 34.61 37.38

1.5 Inch 39.76 42.82 53.53 59.95 65.95 71.23

2.0 Inch 63.59 67.24 84.06 94.14 103.56 111.84

3.0 Inch 119.20 124.22 155.28 173.91 191.30 206.61

4.0 Inch 198.67 205.62 257.02 287.87 316.65 341.98

6.0 Inch 397.30 409.11 511.39 572.75 630.03 680.43

8.0 Inch 635.67 653.30 816.63 914.62 1,006.08 1,086.57

10.0 Inch 913.77 938.19 1,172.73 1,313.46 1,444.81 1,560.39 Volumetric Rate. The consumption rate is based on the customer class and billed per 1,000 gallons or a portion thereof and shall be as follows:

Customer Existing Mar 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1,
Class Rates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Single-
Family $ 2.22 $ 2.42 $ 3.02 $ 3.38 $ 3.72 $ 4.02
Multi-Family 2.05 2.85 3.20 3.52 3.80
Commercial 1.93 2.91 3.26 3.59 3.87
Church 2.18 3.17 3.56 3.91 4.22
Landscape 2.14 4.20 4.70 5.17 5.58
School 2.52 3.27 3.66 4.03 4.35
Hospital 2.05 3.19 3.58 3.93 4.25
Industrial 2.31 3.12 3.49 3.84 4.15
Hydrant 2.52 4.32 4.83 5.32 5.74
C. SRF. The state revolving fund repayment rate is $9.00 per meter per month.

Resolution No. 2023-001
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-002

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED SEWER AND

WASTEWATER RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe ("City") provides sewer collection and treatment services to residential and nonresidential customers within its incorporated limits; and WHEREAS, the City imposes service charges for sewer and wastewater in order to fund the costs of operating and maintaining the City's sewer and wastewater system; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to Califonia Health and Safety Code Section 5471 to prescribe, revise and collect rates and charges for services and facilities furnished by the City in connection with the City's sewer and wastewater system; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Blythe Municipal Code Section 13.16.020, sewer and wastewater rates are established by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, in May 2022, the City engaged Willdan Financial Services ("Willdan") to study the rates necessary to support the sewer and wastewater operations of the City and to ensure that each customer is charged no more than the cost of providing service to that customer; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2022, City staff and Willdan presented Willdan's Water & Sewer Utility Rate Study Report (the "Report") proposing increased sewer and wastewater rates over a five-year period. The Report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 040, declaring its intention to adopt increased sewer and wastewater rates and setting a public hearing for February 28, 2023 to be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code sections 53750-53758), the City provided notice of the proposed sewer and wastewater rates to all record owners and customers who would be affected by said rates, advising them of a public hearing to be conducted by the City Council on February 28, 2023 and the opportunity to protest the proposed rates in writing, which notice was mailed more than forty-five (45) days prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed increased sewer and wastewater rates to receive public comment and consider the results of the protest proceedings in accordance with Proposition 218; and Resolution No. 2023-002
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WHEREAS, the City Clerk has tabulated all valid protests received by the conclusion of the February 28, 2023 public hearing and has determined that the number of valid protests is insufficient to constitute a majority protest; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the revised sewer and wastewater rates as set forth herein.

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

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. Findings. The revised sewer and wastewater rates are necessary to fund the operation and maintenance costs of the City's sewer and wastewater system.

SECTION 3. Approval of Revised Rates. The revised sewer and wastewater rates set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby approved.

SECTION 4. Effective Date of Revised Rates. The revised sewer and wastewater rates shall take effect on March 1, 2023, and shall be adjusted on January 1 of each year, with the final adjustment on January 1, 2027, as indicated in the rate tables set forth in Exhibit A.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2023-002
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EXHIBIT A

MONTHLY SEWER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES
A. Schedule of Sewer Rates and Charges
A monthly fee is imposed on each premise connected or required to be connected to the City's sewer system. The monthly fee is based on the use of the premise, as provided in the following table:

Use of Premises Existing Mar 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Rates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Residential - Per Unit $ 15.75 $16.07 $16.39 $16.72 $17.05 $17.39 Bars - Each 67.85 69.21 70.59 72.00 73.44 74.91
Department Retail Stores 38.37 39.14 39.92 40.72 41.53 42.36 Hospital / Convalescent - Per Bed 11.72 11.95 12.19 12.43 12.68 12.93 Hotel / Motel - Per Room 3.16 3.22 3.28 3.35 3.42 3.49
Mortuary 123.01 125.47 127.98 130.54 133.15 135.81
Professional Office 45.70 46.61 47.54 48.49 49.46 50.45 Service Station / Repair Shop 37.07 37.81 38.57 39.34 40.13 40.93 Restaurants - Capacity 1.81 1.85 1.89 1.93 1.97 2.01
Ice Plants 18.14 18.50 18.87 19.25 19.64 20.03
Soft Water Service 225.56 230.07 234.67 239.36 244.15 249.03 Church 13.99 14.27 14.56 14.85 15.15 15.45
Recreational Facility 45.70 46.61 47.54 48.49 49.46 50.45 Limited Use Public Gathering
(Ballroom) (Weekly Use) 15.75 16.07 16.39 16.72 17.05 17.39 Bakery - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 2.07 2.11 2.15 2.19 2.23 2.27 Laundromat - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 0.97 0.99 1.01 1.03 1.05 1.07 Commercial Laundry - Per 1,000 Gal

1.26 1.29 1.32 1.35 1.38 1.41
Car Wash - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 0.89 0.91 0.93 0.95 0.97 0.99 School - Per ADA 0.93 0.95 0.97 0.99 1.01 1.03
Fraternal Organization - w/ Bar,
Meeting Hall & Kitchen 67.85 69.21 70.59 72.00 73.44 74.91 R.V. Park - Per Space 5.95 6.07 6.19 6.31 6.44 6.57
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B. Schedule of Wastewater Rates and Charges
A monthly fee is imposed on each premise receiving wastewater treatment services.

The monthly fee is based on the use of the premise, as provided in the following table:

Existing Mar 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1, Jan 1,
Use of Premises Rates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Residential - Per Unit $ 33.78 $ 34.46 $ 35.15 $ 35.85 $36.57 $ 37.30 Bars - Each 146.57 149.50 152.49 155.54 158.65 161.82
Department Retail Stores 83.22 84.88 86.58 88.31 90.08 91.88 Hospital / Convalescent - Per Bed 24.06 24.54 25.03 25.53 26.04 26.56 Hotel / Motel - Per Room 6.82 6.96 7.10 7.24 7.38 7.53
Mortuary 265.59 270.90 276.32 281.85 287.49 293.24
Professional Office 99.31 101.30 103.33 105.40 107.51 109.66 Service Station / Repair Shop 80.00 81.60 83.23 84.89 86.59 88.32 Restaurants - Capacity 3.79 3.87 3.95 4.03 4.11 4.19
Ice Plants 39.21 39.99 40.79 41.61 42.44 43.29
Soft Water Service 487.04 496.78 506.72 516.85 527.19 537.73 Church 30.22 30.82 31.44 32.07 32.71 33.36
Recreational Facility 99.31 101.30 103.33 105.40 107.51 109.66 Limited Use Public Gathering
(Ballroom) 33.78 34.46 35.15 35.85 36.57 37.30
Bakery - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 4.55 4.64 4.73 4.82 4.92 5.02 Laundromat - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 2.14 2.18 2.22 2.26 2.31 2.36 Commercial Laundry - Per 1,000 Gal

2.72 2.77 2.83 2.89 2.95 3.01
Car Wash - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 1.96 2.00 2.04 2.08 2.12 2.16 School - Per ADA 1.91 1.95 1.99 2.03 2.07 2.11
Fraternal Organization - w/ Bar,
Meeting Hall & Kitchen 146.57 149.50 152.49 155.54 158.65 161.82 R.V. Park - Per Space 12.78 13.04 13.30 13.57 13.84 14.12 Fairgrounds - Per 1,000 Gal of Usage 3.60 3.67 3.74 3.81 3.89 3.97 Resolution No. 2023-002
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BUSINESS
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ORMINS FIRST

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Emergency Repairs at Waste Water Treatment Plant PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council terminate the emergency action for the repairs to the collapsed pipe at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. It is further recommended Council authorize the City Manager to accept the work and release retention payments and project bonds once appropriate.

FISCAL IMPACT: Costs incurred to date total $409,988.08.

BACKGROUND: During the week of November 14, 2022, a 20" sewer pipe bringing sewage into the aeration basin at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) collapsed. Staff initially tried to bypass the line to repair the pipe, but the bypass failed. Staff brought in larger pumps to clear the area which did not hold. Due to this, staff was not sure where the pipe was compromised or if there were multiple breaks in the line.

Due to impracticability of convening a meeting of the City Council due to the Thanksgiving holiday and the need for the repairs to be made immediately due to health and safety concerns, on November 22, 2022, the Interim City Manager determined the collapsed pipe constituted an emergency, as defined by Public Contract Code section 1102, and directed staff to move forward with the repairs.

Council reviewed the emergency action and determined, by a four-fifth (4/5) vote, that there was a need to continue the emergency action. At the December 13, 2022 and January 10, 2023 Council meetings, the City Council determined there was a need to continue the emergency action.

WWTP staff and Rove Engineering determined the best course of action to fix the leak included removing the existing bypass consisting of two metal pipes and installing a new C900 pipe to replace the existing metal pipe.

STAFF REPORT: Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(3) states that the governing body shall "terminate the action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant so that the remainder of the emergency action may be completed by giving notice for bids to let contracts." The repairs at the WWTP are now complete. As the repairs are now complete, it is recommended Council terminate the emergency action directed on November 22, 2022 for the collapsed sewer pipe at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in accordance with Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(3). It is further recommended Council authorize the City Manager to accept the work -141-
and release retention payments and project bonds once appropriate.

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MEETING DATE: February 28, 2023
SUBJECT: Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees- Peace From Chaos PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council waive the $222.00 Temporary Use Permit Fee for the Peace From Chaos Event to be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023. It is further recommended Council determine if they would like to Co-sponsor the event with Peace from Chaos.

FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of $222.00 in potential revenue.

BACKGROUND: Peace from Chaos will hold their 2nd annual March & Rally on March 25, 2023 to bring awareness and resources for those navigating through or affected by Mental Health, Addiction, Suicide and Acceptance issues.

The March will start at 1pm from Hobsonway at 5th Street and will continue along the sidewalk to 135 N. Commercial Street. There will be a formal attendee check-in which includes participates signing waivers. A safety briefing will commence at 1pm followed by a controlled pedestrian procession along the sidewalk. No streets will be blocked during the march. Safety personnel would be embedded in the group to ensure compliance with all safety rules including not walking in the roadway, not blocking driveways or businesses and attending to any special or emergency needs. The procession would be followed by safety personnel in a vehicle that would provide support to walking personnel and provide the team with water, first aid, trash cleanup and communications. Once the procession ends at Halby's, the safety personnel will run the route to ensure no lasting trash or debris is present.

The rally will be held in the backlot of Halby's, 135 N. Commercial and will feature live entertainment, resources and local vendors. A stage will be on hand for speakers, music, dance performers and presentations. Resources and vendors would be sectioned off around the main stage and all pedestrian gates would be manned by PfC safety personnel to ensure proper registration and adherence to safety protocols. There will be a water station and local vendors providing food, gifts and free games for the children. The rally would end around 5pm with clean-up following.

STAFF REPORT: The rally at Halby's requires a Temporary Use Permit. PfC asks that the community based even sin open tote told The all and the ya Cople thi Fair for mental health, addiction, suicide, peer support and LGBTQ+ acceptance. -144-
A Parade permit is also required for the march, which is fee free.

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Blythe City CouncilFebruary 28, 2023

Blythe City Council
February 28, 2023