BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe
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AGENDA
JUNE 13, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Sam Burton, Council Member
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manamer/City Clerk Brittany Roberto, MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 13, 2023
5:15pm
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attomey Roberto
Councilman Reynols City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby Fire Chief Hasler
Councilman Burton Chief Building Official Brown
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address the City Council only on those items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: Public Works Director.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Mallory Crecelius. Employee Organizations:
Mid-Management, Sworn, Clerical and Laborers' Units.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Brittany Roberto. Employee Organization:
Management Unit.
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:
In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made Busins hous in edition, sch wrigs and documl 2 Be payed on cate dus wea www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.
Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
June 13, 2023
6:00pm
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto
Councilman Reynolds City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby Chief Building Official Brown
Councilman Burton Fire Chief Hasler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ADDED STARTER
requires a unanimous vote.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-21)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Posting of the Agenda.
The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, June 9, 2023.
2. Approval of the Warrant Register.
Recommendation: Approve 6/13/2023, warrants numbered 10232 through 10251 and 76689 through 76760 in the amount of $1,335,464.77; 6/13/2023, warrants numbered 10252 through 10259 and 76770 through 76815 in the amount of $360,072.64 and 06/13/2023, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76761 through 76769 in the amount of $1,468.41.
3. Approval of the Payroll Register.
Recommendation: Approve 6/13/2023, warrants numbered 53623 through 53639 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55914 through 55974 in the amount of $260,171.46; 6/13/2023, varrants numbered 53640 through 53657 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 5597 hrough 56035 in the amount of $262,769.40 and 6/13/2023, warrants numbered 5365 through 53662 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56036 through 56136 in the amount of $71,991.00.
Minutes of the May 9, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2023 Meeting.
Minutes of the May 18, 2023 City Council Special Meeting and Special Closed Session.
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 18, 2023 City Council Special Meeting and Special Closed Session.
City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of May 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.
any writings or documents provided to a majority of the . Groanil re ardine calm dutie Alma will be ours. In adder ublic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at Citv Hall. 235 N such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.
City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
8. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
9. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for May 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
10. Acceptance of Work- Wastewater Treatment Plant Manhole Rehabilitation Project.
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. for the WWTP Manhole Rehabilitation Project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion and authorize the City Manager to release retention payments and project bonds once appropriate.
11. Acceptance of TC Energy Build Strong Grant Award.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to accept and expend funds in the amount of $10,000 provided by the TC Energy Build Strong Initiative for the Police Department's Quality of Life program.
12. Acceptance of Donation - L&L Trucking Company.
Recommendation: Accept a $750.00 donation of labor and transportation from L&L Trucking.
13. Information Technology Master Service Agreement- Southwest Networks.
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2023-034 with Southwest Networks for managed IT services.
14. Purchase of Public Works Vehicles.
Recommendation: Authorize purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $233,710.00 to Elk Grove Auto Group for the purchase of six (6) 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic 4x2 Regular Cab Trucks including costs associated with equipping in the 2023 Fiscal year, issue purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $155,807.00 for an additional four (4) trucks including costs associated with equipping in the 2024 fiscal year for the Public Works Department and authorize the City Manager to make minor amendments to the purchasing contracts in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for ancillary expenses.
15. Extension of Temporary Use Permit - 10 West Link Laydown Yard.
Recommendation: Authorize a twelve (12) month extension to EC Source Services LLC'S TUP for the 10 West Link Laydown Yard located at 241 South Neighbors Blvd.
16. Request for Aerial Fireworks Display.
Recommendation: Approve the Aerial Fireworks Display application submitted by the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department.
17. Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks.
Recommendation: Approve applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/First Assembly of God for the sale of safe and sane fireworks.
18. Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy.
Recommendation: Adopt the FY 2023/2024 Investment Policy. ny writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available fo ublic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In additic such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.
19. Funding Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board.
Recommendation: City Council adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD AND AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNING A REPRESENATIVE FOR THE MESA RANCH WATER STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
20. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution:
PEONE WITH HERO SON OF DIED OF E ME ALONE SOFANENT OUT
21. FY 2023/24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List.
Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-011. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 22)
22. Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for FY 2023124.
Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION 2023-012. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISRICT NO. 1.
RESOLUTION 2023-013. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 23)
23. Save Chuck.
Recommendation: Receive and file a report on Save Chuck.
NEW BUSINESS: (Items 24-29)
24. FY 2023/24 Operating and Capital Budget.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2023-014 adopting the FY 2023/24 Operating and Capital Budget including all summaries, approve staffing amendments and approve and adopt included salary schedules pursuant to Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-014. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
25. Mural Proposal - Flat Black Art Supply
Recommendation: Council provide direction to staff related to the Blythe Mural Project as presented by Flat Black Art Supply and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Flat Black Art Supply to deliver one mural in an amount not to exceed $23,000.
26. Design Services for the Beautify Blythe Clean CA Grant.
Recommendation: Award the Beautify Blythe project design services to Kimley-Horn in an amount not to exceed $245,000, contingent upon CalTrans approval and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kimley-Horn for the design work once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Public inspection in the City Clerks 10 e a Cly Hat, 2C. Broadway, Brihe, crylomi dutig normal til essaur in abe forn such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.
27. Commercial Cannabis Business Transfer Procedures.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-015:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS
PERMITS AND ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES TO RECOVER THE COST OF PROCESSING APPLICATIONS TO
TRANSFER COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITS TO NEW OWNERS, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATORS, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
28. Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services to the Palo Verde Community College District.
Recommendation: City Council approve the addition of one full time police officer position and authorize the City Manager to execute the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between PVCCD and the City of Blythe for the provision of a campus tactical officer once approved by the City Attorney.
29. Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481.
Recommendation: Council introduce Ordinance No. 922-23:
ORDINANCE NO. 922-23. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481.
ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Blythe Successor Agency jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.
ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on July 11, 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).
Public inspection in the City erik 00 a a Cly al, 2 C. Groaciay, arine, Calam on this grada miles are alade or such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10232 5/9/2023 000115 FEDEX 8-063-44246 018800 EXPRESS SHIPPING 57.67 807801726 018800 GROUND SHIPPING 31.43
811420797 018800 EXPRESS SHIPPING 35.42
Total : 124.52
10233 5/12/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 018873 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTE 105.51 Total : 105.51
10234 5/12/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 018874 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 142.06 Total: 142.06
10235 5/12/2023 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 018872 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 6,887.197 9091590039 018871 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 5/7-6/6/202: 429.42 9091590042 018870 CENTRANET ACCESS-SWELLS 5, 2,583.66
Total : 9,900.27
10236 5/12/2023 003439 SHELL 89097984 018882 GASOLINE/PD 4/6-5/6/2023 335.43 Total: 335.43
10237 5/12/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 018885 NATURAL GAS/PD 4/6-5/5/2023 15.93 Total : 15.93
10238 5/12/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 018884 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTE 77.82 Total: 77.82
10239 5/12/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 018883 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 3/24-4/2 163.32 Total : 163.32
10240 5/12/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 018886 ELECTRICITYISTREET LIGHTING 41 55.40 Total : 55.40
10241 5/12/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 018887 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 3/ 193.83 Total: 193.83
10242 5/12/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 018891 ELECTRICITYNVWTP 3/28-4/25/202: 4,171.82 Total : 4,171.82
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10243 5/12/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 018890 ELECTRICITYNPTF 3/28-4/25/2023 7,554.837 Total : 7,554.83
10244 5/12/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 018893 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 4i 14,885.78 Total: 14,885.78
10245 5/12/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 018889 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 3/1-: 24,477.55 Total : 24,477.55
10246 5/12/2023 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 018901 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 4/2023 13,128.98 Total : 13,128.98
10247 5/12/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9932511381 018904 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METE 76.02 Total : 76.02
10248 5/12/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9932511382 018903 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 3/14-4/13/2 170.56 Total: 170.56
10249 5/12/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9932511380 018902 WIRELESS SERVICE 3/14-4/13/202: 822.39 Total : 822.39
10250 5/15/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 79475716 018863 CONTRACT 25340910 4/15-5/14/202 215.81 79687956 018864 CONTRACT 25563258 5/1-5/31/2023 553.94
79688011 018865 CONTRACT 25559071 5/1-5/31/2023 325.30
79837422 018863 CONTRACT 25340910 5/15-6/14/202 215.81
018863
Total : 1,310.86
10251 5/23/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC J76471 018629 PARTS/SUPPLIES 62.54 J82904 018664 PARTS/SUPPLIES 65.21
J88227 018740 PARTS/SUPPLIES 304,63
J90355 018757 PARTS/SUPPLIES 105.15
J94800 018773 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.42
J96130 018777 PARTS/SUPPLIES 10.85
J96284 018779 PARTS/SUPPLIES 21.73
Total : 600.53
20 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 78,313.41 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76689 5/10/2023 008102 L&L LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING 112355331 018802 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT 750.00 Total : 750.00
76690 5/11/2023 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK CEQA2303-001 RECORDING FEE - WATT EV TRUC 50.00 Total : 50.00
76691 5/11/2023 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK CEQA2303-002 RECORDING FEE - CHIPOTLE 50.00 Total : 50.00
76692 5/23/2023 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 149964452 018850 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 75.00 150103759 018850 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 150.00
Total : 225.00
76693 5/23/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13FDJ9GG7349 018806 PARTS/SUPPLIES 595.80 13KDVTDWJHFP 018457 PARTS/SUPPLIES
14WT9YPM973F 018806 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1CDQHCNVC1ML 017715 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1FKK1FDM4FY7 018457 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1HQQMGJ4D6VH 018633 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1KHD7LXGMFJT 018681 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1TV6K9WQGRY7 018710 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1VJWMKLJVL7K 017715 PARTS/SUPPLIES
1XHLD4VVTKXK 018791 PARTS/SUPPLIES
JXKHPWKXQLWN 018538 PARTS/SUPPLIES
Total:
76694 5/23/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC C302115-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES CB30256-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CB30285-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CB30431-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CC31382-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD30608-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD30609-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD30996-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31015-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31016-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31017-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76694 5/23/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CD31020-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31022-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31027-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31081-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31089-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31090-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31097-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31108-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31148-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31461-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES
CD31541-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CD31542-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 32.08
CD31543-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CD31633-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 16.04
CD31916-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CD32028-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CE30023-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 160.40
CE30615-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 288.81
CE30688-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CE 30691-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 67.40
69.71 CE30695-0040 018851 TESTING SERVICES 822.24
SINV109342 018851 FINANCE CHARGE 11.51
SINV109527 018851 FINANCE CHARGE 15.10
Total : 5,975.23
76695 5/23/2023 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 44053 018569 LAB SERVICES 2/2023 407.00 Total: 407.00
76696 5/23/2023 006225 BRASWELL AIR CONDITIONING 6865 018853 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,300.00 6902 018852 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 165.00
Total : 4,465.00
76697 5/23/2023 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION 6-2023 018854 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,000.00 Total : 3,000.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76698 5/23/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR103319 018855 CONTRACT 24867-02 2/11-5/10/202: 255.32 Total : 255.32
76699 5/23/2023 000051 C B PLUMBING 97261 018856 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00 Total : 120.00
76700 5/23/2023 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 033123 SB1473 - GREEN FEES 110.70 033123 SB1473 - GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 46.80
Total: 157.50
76701 5/23/2023 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE 033123 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRON 19.38 033123 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1473 17.50
Total: 36.88
76702 5/23/2023 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES 03-011220-08 018857 COLLECTION ACCOUNTS 59.49 Total : 59.49
76703 5/23/2023 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES APR 2023 018905 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE: 4,448.26 Total : 4,448.26
76704 5/23/2023 003841 CIVIC PLUS 256044 018801 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,151.36 Total : 2,151.36
76705 5/23/2023 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM001592 018783 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17.00 Total : 17.00
76706 5/23/2023 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005625 018858 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 3/2023 10,604.28 Total : 10,604.28
76707 5/23/2023 000501 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 3793 018859 11/8/2022 ELECTION SERVICES 19,813.86 Total : 19,813.86
76708 5/23/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000134749 018861 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CH 248.65 Total: 248.65
76709 5/23/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000134492 018860 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 5/1-5/31/2 270.71 Total : 270.71
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76710 5/23/2023 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0643229 018862 WATER SERVICE/BFD 4/21-5/19/20: 68.75 0643231 016661 WATER SERVICENWTP 4/21-5/19%: 95.25
Total: 164.00
76711 5/23/2023 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55475 018824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00 Total: 120.00
76712 5/23/2023 003615 DAMON CONSULTING SERVICE BL2301 018568 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,125.14 Total : 1,125.14
76713 5/23/2023 004033 DECONINCK, JOSEPH 042423 018866 REIMBURSEMENT - FUEL 53.91 050323 CANDIDATE STATEMENT BALANCE 259.08
Total: 312.99
76714 5/23/2023 005997 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 033123 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 146.45 033123 STRONG MOTION FEES 221.76
Total : 368.21
76715 5/23/2023 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 018784 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION 78.40 Total: 78.40
76716 5/23/2023 008117 DUMMER, ROBERT 050323 CANDIDATE STATEMENT BALANCE 256.08 Total : 256.08
76717 5/23/2023 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L0367957904 018868 EMPLOYMENT TAX 181.00 Total: 181.00
76718 5/23/2023 000115 FEDEX 8785147394 018807 FREIGHT SERVICES 171.80 Total: 171.80
76719 5/23/2023 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 234258 018869 EQUIPMENT/SERVICE 287.88 234404 018869 EQUIPMENT/SERVICE 982.78
234409 018869 EQUIPMENT/SERVICE 540.00
Total : 1,810.66
76720 5/23/2023 006178 FOLEY, STEVEN 042323 018830 REIMBURSEMENT- LICENSE RENE 90.00 Total : 90.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76721 5/23/2023 005469 FREIGHTLINER OF ARIZONA XA310588731:02 017103 FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT/GEAR/SUF 21,738.56 Total : 21,738.56
76722 5/23/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 037650 017043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 557.15 Total: 557.15
76723 5/23/2023 008053 GMP CONSULTANTS LLC 051123 018810 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 680.00 Total : 680.00
76724 5/23/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9710646820 018840 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,419.07 Total: 1,419.07
76725 5/23/2023 005057 HALBY III, JOSEPH 050323 CANDIDATE STATEMENT BALANCE 259.98 Total: 259.98
76726 5/23/2023 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC WATTEV-2 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - 11,230.00 Total : 11,230.00
76727 5/23/2023 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SIN027288 018875 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY 3,150.00 Total : 3,150.00
76728 5/23/2023 007674 HUNTINGTON PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP 611262 017620 ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 318,799.00 Total : 318.799.00
76729 5/23/2023 002150 JONES MAYER 115824 018819 LEGAL SERVICES 4/2023 17,541.69 Total : 17,541.69
76730 5/23/2023 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9009284375 018876 ACCT 1165535 3/1-3/31/2023 62.13 Total: 62.13
76731 5/23/2023 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9310422094 018028 PARTS/SUPPLIES 788.09 9310473959 018028 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,430.24
Total : 2,218.33
76732 5/23/2023 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2721 018785 RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION MEE 150.00 Total : 150.00
76733 5/23/2023 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN APR 2023 018877 INSPECTION SERVICES 4/2023 1,785.00 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76733 5/23/2023 002871 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN (Continued) Total : 1,785.00 76734 5/23/2023 003181 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC 905381729 018808 PARTS/SUPPLIES 310.69 Total : 310.69
76735 5/23/2023 005294 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 2758-399300 018774 PARTS/SUPPLIES 517.78 Total : 517.78
76736 5/23/2023 007377 ORTCO INC 2023-218 018811 ENGEVIK PARK PLAYGROUND IMP 126,906.70 Total : 126,906.70
76737 5/23/2023 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 042338816 018878 PUBLICATIONS 4/1-4/30/2023 1,279.00 Total : 1,279.00
76738 5/23/2023 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 134759 018879 DIESEL FUEL 1,685.66 Total : 1,685.66
76739 5/23/2023 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 018879 018880 POSTAGE 4/11-5/17/2023 3,366.57 Total : 3,366.57
76740 5/23/2023 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-53374 018833 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,631.25 Total : 1,631.25
76741 5/23/2023 005014 R & L WATKINS, INC 5540 018881 BUILDING ABATEMENT - 1203 E HO 49,925.00 Total: 49,925.00
76742 5/23/2023 007884 RADCO, INC 5533 018782 GOLF COURSE WATER SUPPLY LIF 40,375.00 Total : 40,375.00
76743 5/23/2023 007884 RADCO, INC 5517 018782 GOLF COURSE WATER SUPPLY LIF 194,750.00 Total: 194,750.00
76744 5/23/2023 006769 REBEL MANAGEMENT 041923 018786 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 543.75 Total : 543.75
76745 5/23/2023 004079 RIVER SPEED & SPORT, INC 051123 018817 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 954.81 Total : 954.81
76746 5/23/2023 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 152987 016185 SUPPLIES 267.15 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76746 5/23/2023 005981 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY (Continued) Total : 267.15 76747 5/23/2023 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC 5992 018281 WWTP EMERGENCY REPAIRS 218,898.60 Total : 218,898.60
76748 5/23/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 186533 018812 SUPPLIES 135.84 018812
197044 018813 SUPPLIES 282.94
018813
642066 018788 SUPPLIES 200.68
666688 018787 SUPPLIES 268.24
018787
Total : 887.70
76749 5/23/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 23-3056 018894 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3/1-3/ 855.00 23-3107SC 018894 OFFICE 365 BUSINESS 12.50
23-4013SC 018894 OFFICE 365 BUSINESS 5,544.00
23-4049 018894 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4/1-41. 451.25
Total: 6,862.75
76750 5/23/2023 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 018895 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 39.53 Total : 39.53
76751 5/23/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-10314 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 3,310.60 1-10849 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 148.75
1-10885 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 401.37
1-10896 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-10902 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,008.16
1-10937 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 95.04
1-10939 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,137.82
1-10960 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 3,660.52
1-10962 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 952.11
1-11056 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES
1-11061 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES
1-11102 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 219.25
1-11120 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,156.70
1-11131 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76751 5/23/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-11173 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 911.82
1-11207 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-11261 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 905.36
1-11316 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-11333 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 492.01
1-11336 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 81.32
1-11435 016813 TIRE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 205.68
Total : 14,892.33
76752 5/23/2023 002765 TEAMAN RAMIREZ & SMITH INC 113785 018896 FY2021/22 AUDIT SERVICES/BFA 6,800.00 113786 018896 FY2021/22 AUDIT SERVICES/COB 58,930.00
Total: 65,730.00
76753 5/23/2023 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2023400111299 018897 CHEMICALS 15,250.00 2023400111719 018897 CHEMICALS 45,012.18
Total: 60,262.18
76754 5/23/2023 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 2784684 018898 COLLECTION SERVICES 4/2023 251.94 Total : 251.94
76755 5/23/2023 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 10025 018789 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,934.57 Total: 17,934.57
76756 5/23/2023 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 509338 018822 PARTS/SUPPLIES 39.13 Total : 39.13
76757 5/23/2023 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 22-2303652 018899 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGI 33.03 420230065 018899 DIG ALERT TICKETS 4/2023 101.00
Total : 134.03
76758 5/23/2023 001981 US BANK 6899557 018900 WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUND 3,267.00 6899558 018900 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BO 3,272.50
Total : 6,539.50
76759 5/23/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 262606 018055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 275.27 317620 018055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 401.57
320806 018055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 682.65
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 76759 5/23/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK (Continued)
323469 018055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 389.22
325838 018055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 547.05
328851 018055 PARTS/SUPPLIES 655.88
Total : 2,951.64
76760 5/23/2023 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29638 017931 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 50.24 Total : 50.24
72 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,257,151.36 92 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,335,464.77
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10232-10251 and 76689-76760 in the amount of $1,335,464.77 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 June 13, 2023.
Chust Elus
CHRISTA ELMS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10252 5/31/2023 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 019011 USE TAX 4/2023 60.00 Total : 60.00
10253 6/1/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017175011 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETII 98,475.01 000017175013 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 6/1 3,032.16
Total : 101,507.17
10254 6/1/2023 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 6/1-6/30/2023 6,382.01 Total: 6,382.01
10255 6/8/2023 006873 ARAMARK 5880278282 018999 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 337.23 5880284215 018999 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEL 332.00
5880290501 018999 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 335.07
5880296592 018999 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 334.12
Total : 1,338.42
10256 6/8/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 79963553 019007 CONTRACT 25563258 6/1-6/30/2023 553.94 79968708 019008 CONTRACT 25559071 6/1-6/30/2023 333.69
Total: 887.63
10257 6/8/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC A01100 018765 PARTS/SUPPLIES 178.59 A01364 018796 PARTS/SUPPLIES 31.53
A01507 018821 PARTS/SUPPLIES 119.61
A06380 018818 PARTS/SUPPLIES 61.59
A07355 018825 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.48
A07896 018838 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.51
A13880 018948 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.88
J95838 018765 PARTS/SUPPLIES 306.56
197067 018831 PARTS/SUPPLIES 37.68
T88966 018756 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.38
T91065 018832 PARTS/SUPPLIES 73.91
Total: 915.72
10258 6/8/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9934893853 019015 WIRELESS SERVICE 4/14-5/13/202: 815.94 9934893854 019017 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METE 76.02
9934893855 019016 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 4/14-5/13/2 170.56 Page:
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10258 6/8/2023 003035 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS (Continued) Total : 1,062.52 10259 6/13/2023 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE MAY 2023 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS: 33,795.00 Total: 33,795.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76770 6/1/2023 005289 AYRES SUITES 225350 018911 LODGING - V MENDOZA 6/1-6/2/202 107.54 Total : 107.54
76771 6/1/2023 005289 AYRES SUITES 225351 018911 LODGING - P BUSH 6/1-6/2/2023 107.54 Total : 107.54
76772 6/1/2023 005012 BUSH, PAMELA 060123 018847 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/1-6/2/2023 65.00 Total : 65.00
76773 6/1/2023 006072 MENDOZA, VICTOR 060123 018848 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/1-6/2/2023 65.00 Total : 65.00
76774 6/7/2023 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 060823 018913 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/8-6/10/2023 100.00 156926 018913 TRAVEL - LODGING 6/8-6/10/2023 262.08
Total: 362.08
76775 6/7/2023 007970 IBARRA, NATHALIE 060823 018914 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 6/8-6/10/2023 100.00 156924 018914 TRAVEL - LODGING 6/8-6/10/2023 262.08
Total : 362.08
76776 6/8/2023 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 107245 016660 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 5/ 86.60 107576 016660 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE/PW 6/ 86.60
107730 016660 LATE FEE 5.00
Total: 178.20
76777 6/13/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11RHKYQM7NK1 018809 PARTS/SUPPLIES 91.30 1FCWDY1G1644 018803 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.76
1FQLVT6R3J3L 018795 PARTS/SUPPLIES 90.22
018795
1N44JPPC3R31 018798 PARTS/SUPPLIES 152.45
1VVGRWWV3RGJ 018776 PARTS/SUPPLIES 184.30
Total : 548.03
76778 6/13/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CE31213-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 188.89 CE31223-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 38.20
CE31226-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 57.30
CE31232-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 16.85
CE31233-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76778 6/13/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CE31238-0040 TESTING SERVICES 64.16
CE31239-0040 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CE31241-0040 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CE31244-0040 TESTING SERVICES 19.10
CE31478-0040 TESTING SERVICES 160.40
CE31761-0040 TESTING SERVICES 545.53
CE31762-0040 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CE31763-0040 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CE32215-0040 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CE32218-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 67.40
CE32219-0040 019000 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
Total : 1,632.26
76779 6/5/2023 007828 BECK OIL, INC 62059CL 018958 DIESEL FUEL 1,586.55 62416CL 018958 DIESEL FUEL 668.72
62791CL 018958 DIESEL FUEL 698.03
63488CL 018958 DIESEL FUEL 879.83
Total : 3,833.13
76780 6/13/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR103587 019001 CONTRACT CN10630-01 2/22-5/21/2 116.42 Total : 116.42
76781 6/13/2023 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC 4/2023 019002 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCEN 13,204.88 Total : 13,204.88
76782 6/13/2023 000366 CIRCLE H VETERINARY HOSPITAL 051123 018912 VET SERVICES 214.00 Total : 214.00
76783 6/13/2023 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES MAY 2023 019003 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE: 5,242.45 Total : 5,242.45
76784 6/13/2023 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN0476852 019004 ACCOUNT #AR0056577 FACILITY #I 496.00 Total: 496.00
76785 6/13/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED MAY 2023 018973 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 5/2023 78,686.13 Total : 78,686.13
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76786 6/13/2023 004884 CRECELIUS, MALLORY 051623 019005 REIMBURSEMENT - HARRIS ARRAI 108.74 Total : 108.74
76787 6/13/2023 003026 CROWE, JONATHAN BSKTBLL2023-4 018906 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 245.00 Total: 245.00
76788 6/13/2023 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 643351,643390 019006 WATER SERVICE/BFD 5/19-6/16/20: 69.70 643353,643391 018950 WATER SERVICE/WTP 5/19-6/161: 96.56 Total : 166.26
76789 6/13/2023 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-201164 018828 PARTS/SUPPLIES 208.68 8681-201462 018116 PARTS/SUPPLIES 62.50
8681-201801 018951 PARTS/SUPPLIES 49.55
Total: 320.73
76790 6/13/2023 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL230742 018829 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (110) 1/2023-: 4,321.08 Total : 4,321.08
76791 6/13/2023 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 032323 018844 REIMBURSEMENT - LUGGAGE FEE 75.00 Total : 75.00
76792 6/13/2023 003222 EVIDENT, INC 220611A 018680 SUPPLIES 206.47 Total : 206.47
76793 6/13/2023 007735 FIGUEROA, JESSICA 053123 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 150.00 Total : 150.00
76794 6/13/2023 008072 FIRE HOSE SUPPLY 17112 018826 FIRE EQUIPMENT 2,081.57 Total : 2,081.57
76795 6/13/2023 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 234434 019009 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 118.00 Total : 118.00
76796 6/13/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 038129 018781 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 273.13 Total : 273.13
76797 6/13/2023 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 160717 018907 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6/2023 4,160.00 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76797 6/13/2023 008067 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON (Continued) Total : 4,160.00 76798 6/13/2023 006672 MORENO, RUDY 032323 018845 REIMBURSEMENT - LUGGAGE FEE 75.00 Total : 75.00
76799 6/13/2023 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN MAY 2023 019040 INSPECTION SERVICES 5/2023 4,802.25 Total : 4,802.25
76800 6/13/2023 008029 PALO VERDE PLUMBING CO 1334 019010 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,380.00 Total: 2,380.00
76801 6/13/2023 004988 PHONE SUPPLEMENTS INC 126104 018768 PHONE SUPPLEMENTS 226.87 Total : 226.87
76802 6/13/2023 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-53394 018942 PARTS/SUPPLIES 458.40 Total : 458.40
76803 6/13/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 31916643 018643 SUPPLIES 249.03 32075138 018684 SUPPLIES 8.15
Total : 257.18
76804 6/13/2023 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 17791 018834 TOWING SERVICE 290.00 Total : 290.00
76805 6/13/2023 008119 REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FDN 052423 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 150.00 Total : 150.00
76806 6/13/2023 006176 ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC 3091 018113 SEWER LIFT REHABILITIATION 55,343.40 Total: 55,343.40
76807 6/13/2023 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 113 016805 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 5/2 1,825.00 Total: 1.825.00
76808 6/13/2023 008068 RODRIGUEZ, III, GUSTAVO 022423 018944 REIMBURSEMENT - GRADE I OPER 120.00 050823 018943 REIMBURSEMENT - TRAVEL 5/8/20: 15.00
Total : 135.00
76809 6/13/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 361855 018909 SUPPLIES 119.41 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76809 6/13/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) 768200 018908 SUPPLIES 11.48
Total : 130.89
76810 6/13/2023 000337 STATE CONTROLLER FTB-00005669 019012 OFFSETS PROGRAM 33.65 Total : 33.65
76811 6/13/2023 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2023400112295 019013 CHEMICALS 16,670.97 Total : 16,670.97
76812 6/13/2023 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 10072 018910 SUPPORT SERVICES 8,925.00 Total: 8,925.00
76813 6/13/2023 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 509360 018841 PARTS/SUPPLIES 22.13 Total : 22.13
76814 6/13/2023 001981 US BANK 6936832 019041 BOND ADMIN FEES CFD #2004-1 HI 3,025.00 Total : 3,025.00
76815 6/13/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 313376 018835 PARTS/SUPPLIES 115.17 340627 018946 PARTS/SUPPLIES 904.69
347672 019014 PARTS/SUPPLIES 337.78
352277 019014 PARTS/SUPPLIES 371.76
352401 019014 PARTS/SUPPLIES 301.73
352422 019014 PARTS/SUPPLIES 95.58
Total : 2,126.71
46 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 214,324.17 54 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 360,272.64
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
1 hereby certify that warrants numbered 10252-10259 and 76770-76815 in the amount of $360,272.64 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 June 13, 2023.
Ches
CHRISTA ELMS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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05/23/2023 12:53:01PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 76761 5/23/2023 008107 CAMPUA, CHERI Ref000214419 UB Refund Cst #023711 48.60 Total : 48.60
76762 5/23/2023 008109 CORONA, REYNA Ref000214421 UB Refund Cst #025820 240.12 Total : 240.12
76763 5/23/2023 008113 EC SOURCE SERVICES LLC Ref000214425 UB Refund Cst #026129 516.31 Total : 516.31
76764 5/23/2023 008112 JING, YUZE Ref000214424 UB Refund Cst #026102 132.10 Total : 132.10
76765 5/23/2023 008111 LOPES, JOSEPH Ref000214423 UB Refund Cst #026022 114.53 Total : 114.53
76766 5/23/2023 008114 MASTERS, MINDY Ref000214426 UB Refund Cst #026176 53.88 Total : 53.88
76767 5/23/2023 008108 PELLEGRINI, JUSTIN Ref000214420 UB Refund Cst #025309 60.60 Total : 60.60
76768 5/23/2023 008106 PETERSON, GREG & MELODY Ref000214418 UB Refund Cst #004115 175.93 Total: 175.93
76769 5/23/2023 008110 URIAS, GLORIA Ref000214422 UB Refund Cst #026015 126.34 Total : 126.34
9 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,468.41
9 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,468.41
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76761-76769 in the amount of $1,468.41 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 June 13, 2023.
Chit flus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/28/2023 to 05/11/2023
Payday 05/19/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53623 to 53639, and direct deposits warrants numbered 55914 to 55974 in the amount of $260,171.46 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 13, 2023.
Chiist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/12/2023 to 05/25/2023
Payday 06/02/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53640 to 53657, and direct deposits warrants numbered 55975 to 56035 in the amount of $262, 769.40 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 13th, 2023.
CElo 6/6/23
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/01/2023 to 05/31/2023
Payday 06/05/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53658 to 53662, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56036 to 56136 in the amount of $71,991.00 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 13th, 2023.
6/6/23
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
May 9, 2023
The May 9, 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 Member Halby. Councilman Reynolds was excused from the meeting. Councilman Burton joined the meeting during Continued Business. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Police Chief Dale, Fire Chief Hasler and Chief Building Official Brown.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.
The Invocation was offered by Vice Mayor Rodriguez
CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from the consent calendar and acted upon separately.
1. Posting of the Agenda.
The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, May 5, 2023.
2. Approval of the Warrant Register.
Recommendation: Approve 5/9/2023, warrants numbered 10230 through 10231 and 76640 through 76688 in the amount of $359,438.83.
3. Approval of the Pavroll Register.
Recommendation: Approve 5/9/2023, warrants numbered 53582 through 53598 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55690 through 55750 in the amount of $255,482.61; 5/9/2023, warrants numbered 53599 through 53616 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55751 through 55811 in the amount of $264,359.08 and 5/9/2023, warrants numbered 53617 through 53622 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 55812 through 55913 in the amount of $70,903.30.
4. Minutes of the April 25, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the April 25, 2023 Meeting. ini City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of April 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.
6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
Quality of Life Program Activity Report for April 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
Purchase of Blythe Police Department Animal Control Unit Body.
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to California Truck Equipment for the purchase of a new Animal Control Body in the amount of $63,904.50.
10. Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report.
11. Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2028.
Recommendation: Adopt Blythe's Measure A Local Streets and Roads five-year Capital Improvement Plan, approve Blythe's Project Status Report, authorize the City Manager to execute Blythe's Maintenance of Efforts Certification Statement and authorize the Director of Finance to -26-
make minor amendments as necessary.
12. м Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment.
Recommendation: Approve the annual rate adjustments submitted by CR&R pursuant to Section
22.7.1 of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement.
13. Annual Assessment of Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Recommendation: Council adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-005. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.1,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLET ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-007. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-008. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLET ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.
No public comment. Councilman Halby feels that on Item 9 the previous bidder should be on the hook for something there. I am not happy we are paying $14,000 more for that.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halby with aye votes from DeConinck, Rodriguez and Halby.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Save Chuck. Interim City Manager Crecelius gave an update on Save Chuck. The human-interest videos are posted on the City's YouTube channel. A reporter from CalMatters is here this week working on a follow up story on the closure of Chuckawalla. We believe the story is about the economic impacts this closure will have on Blythe. On Monday, the Blythe and Norco Mayor's went on Air Talk with Larry Mantle and that interview is posted on the City's social accounts. Today the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support efforts to not close Chuckawalla and instead close CRC in Norco. Please visit savechuck.org and submit your stories and impact letter.
No public comment. The item was received and filed.
Abatement of 1203 E. Hobsonway. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated R&L Watkins has completed all work at 1203 E. Hobsonway to the satisfaction of City staff. The contractor began work on April 25th and the final inspection was conducted on May Ist. No extensions to the warrant were required. R&L Watkins was able to complete the project within the 14 days prescribed by the court. Final costs incurred for abatement totaled $49,925. Budgeted abatement for this posedan City sat would again ple o Some pe quick ain of esic is lins anc her team at R&L Watkins which allowed the City to abate this property within the parameters of -27-
the abatement warrant. Staff would also like to thank CR&R for quickly delivering the bins necessary to clear debris from the site, which contributed to the completion of the project within the necessary time frame. Staff recommends Council receive and file this report.
Mayor DeConinck would like to thank City staff and Chief Building Official Brown.
No public comment. The item was received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Acceptance of Donation- The Prime Leaf. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Prime Community Event was held in Todd Park on April 22°. Prior to the event, organizers asked to paint the Gazebo in Todd Park. The work was coordinated with staff and completed the week of the event. It is recommended Council accept a donation of $1,300 in labor and materials used in the project. Staff would also like to thank Mike Farage and his Prime Leaf team for their work beautifying the park and Gabe Palacios who performed the work.
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.
City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City's current housing element was last updated in 2014 with a period of 2013 through 2021.
The City started preparation of the City's 6t Cycle Housing Element update in late 2021. To date, two drafts have been submitted to HCD for review. Staff anticipates further revisions will be required as HCD has been requiring 4 to 5 reviews prior to certification. Veronica Tam and Associates, VTA, was established in 2005 and has since provided housing and community development consulting to local jurisdictions. They have more recently assisted 25 jurisdictions in achieving Housing Element Compliance. Therefore, staff would like to contract with VTA to push us over the finish line with 6" Cycle Housing Element update. VTA was recommended to the City by Jones Mayer. It is recommended Council authorize the interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-023 A between the City and Veronica Tam and Associates.
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.
ORAL REPORTS:
Councilman Burton reported on a successful Day of Prayer. He thanked the Mayor for attending along with the others in attendance that totaled around 100.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Luther Dwane Holley of 955 Lido Lane made statements related to witnessing an encounter involving a Blythe Police Officer and provided the Police Chief with a citizen complaint.
Victoria Pacheco of Grid Alternatives reported they have made 80 solar installations in the City of Blythe as part of the energy for all program. The program is funded by cap-and-trade funding through the State of California. Through the Rose foundation they were awarded $1.5 million to do more residential installations in Blythe as well as Multi-family apartments at no cost to the -28-
customer. So far we have invested almost $2 million in the City. With savings that have accumulated up to $4 million back to the community. We hope to continue our efforts here in the City of Blythe. Grid Alternatives is the largest non-profit solar installer in the United States.
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:26pm.
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Special Meeting
and Special Closed Session
May 18, 2023
The May 18, 2023 Special Meeting and Special Closed Session of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 3:15pm 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, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms and Police Chief Dale.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.
SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS:
1. Posting of the Agenda.
The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
No public comment. Councilman Burton moved approval of the posting of the Agenda.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.
2. Memorandum of Understanding between City and the Palo Verde Unified School District for the 2023 Summer Program. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported a few months ago the Palo Verde Unified School District's Superintendent contacted me about hosting a summer program at the Rec Center. The State is now requiring schools to have a 9-hour School day, starting in Summer School. Their summer school program runs from 8am to 12:15pm. It's called an ELO, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program. The District would like to partner with the City to have their ELO program at the Rec Center and they would reimburse us for these services. This would include hiring staff, children participating in the program and so forth. We went over the various charges, such as the monthly membership for youth being $15 per month. She proposed remitting to the City $3,000 per week, $12,000 over the course of the Summer School session. The participants would have a sack lunch provided by the District and the District would provide transportation to the Rec Center. They would be able to stay at the Center until 5pm each day unless signed out earlier by a listed parent or guardian.
This is based on 100 kids participating in the program. They would need to enroll themselves in this program separately from enrollment in summer school. This funding includes hiring 2 additional part time staff members for the summer to assist with the program. We will also provide an afternoon healthy snack. I think this is a great way to expand on the programs offered at the Rec Center. I have seen a decline in participation since COVID. This would be a great way to market the center to students who are not currently utilizing it. Aside from the Summer Program they will be mandated to do this during the school year. This could parlay into future agreements and programs at the Rec Center. The School is still working on the MOU. The City Attorney has reviewed the -30-
MOU and provided comments. The School District received approval from their Board to move forward with the program but will need to take the agreement back to their Board once its approved by their legal counsel. It is recommended that Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the MOU once it has been approved by the City Attorney.
Councilman Halby is concerned with signing kids out early. He also pointed out we are responsible for the kids until they get home. It was reported the School District may provide transportation from the Rec Center back to the school at 5pm.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez asked if other cities or communities are doing this? Interim City Manager Crecelius stated we are modeling this program from the Ukiah School District's program. It's a bigger program, it's a bigger district but we used it as a model for our program.
No public comment. Councilman Reynolds moved approval of staff's recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Halby with a unanimous aye vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEM:
1. Public Employee Appointment. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: Public Works Director.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Roberto stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 4:18pm.
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2212-017 COM-ADD 1455 WEST HOBSONWAY KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET F 3,000,000.00 69,295.70 39,295.70 5/19/2023 836180022 STAN DUNCAN
371022232 ISSUED Permit Name Interior-PHASE ONE ONLY
Total for: COM-ADD 3,000,000.00 69,295.70 39,295.70
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2304-012 ELEC 870 CYPRESS LANE LINDI PHELPS 56,325.00 381.02 381.02 5/11/2023 SOLAR 842223007 SOLCIUS LLC
3/12/2023 ISSUED Permit Name SOLAR
B2303-055 ELEC 1160 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE MORALES & URIAS-ESCUTIA E 74,820.00 394.13 394.13 5/4/2023 SOLAR 839021040 SOL NOVA ELECTRIC LLC
37722223 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & Derate
B2303-063 ELEC 612 EAST CHAPARRAL DRIVE REFUGIO & GUILLERMINA LU. 25,000.00 375.50 375.50 5/4/2023 SOLAR 842216010 TITAN SOLAR POWER CA INC
3/322233 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2303-064 ELEC 301 NORTH SOLA AVENUE GLORIANNA CASTILLO 28,500.00 477.41 477.41 5/4/2023 SOLAR 851022020 TITAN SOLAR POWER CA INC
33302033 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2303-065 ELEC 426 NORTH THIRD STREET MARCELINO NAJAR RODRIGU 49,576.42 379.19 379.19 5/4/2023 SOLAR 845180025 TITAN SOLAR POWER CA INC
3/210233 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2303-016 ELEC 1144 CATALINA DRIVE RAFAEL ROBLES 30,160.00 378.62 378.62 5/9/2023 SOLAR 839021008 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
3/8/202: FINALED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
1/11/202.
B2303-043 ELEC 1170 JOSHUA TREE LANE MARK & CARRIE MULLION 40,600.00 454.43 454.43 5/9/2023 SOLAR 839012001 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
3/11/2023 FINALED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2303-060 ELEC 1541 MESQUITE ROAD GUILIN & CHIN ET AL 27,074.83 353.52 353.52 5/10/2023 SOLAR 851163001 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
128/202 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
1/28/202:
B2304-045 ELEC 521 NORTH BROADWAY BRANDY SHEUFELT 58,257.13 499.67 499.67 5/10/2023 SOLAR 842070017 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
118/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2304-046 ELEC 518 RANCHETTE ROAD CHRISTOPHER & JANIE GALLE 74,984.43 394.15 394.15 5/10/2023 SOLAR 857221005 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
/4/202 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
/3/202
B2303-051 ELEC 3845 SANDY POINT DRIVE JANENNE K RIZZOTTO 113,983.59 403.57 403.57 5/11/2023 SOLAR 833380012 SOLCIUS LLC
3/19/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2303-062 ELEC 481 DOWNS COURT MARTINEZ & TELLEZ ET AL 54,484.00 376.73 376.73 5/11/2023 SOLAR 842032006 SOLCIUS LIC
/29/202 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
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B2305-011 ELEC 410 NORTH FIRST STREET RHONDA & NORMAN ENTWIS: 3,500.00 145.00 145.00 5/15/2023 845062011 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
12/20 ISSUED Permit Name Replace w/200 amp Solar Ready
15/20
B2305-005 ELEC 595 EAST BARNARD STREET GABRIEL J FRAGOZA 800.00 145.00 145.00 5/18/2023 845190035 OWNER
31862023 ISSUED Permit Name Relocate Meter
B2304-020 ELEC 3408 QUAIL RUN ROAD DAVID & KIMBERLY BAYLES 5,000.00 273.00 273.00 5/24/2023 821170079 SHAWN COPELAND
/6/202: ISSUED Permit Name SOLAR READY PANEL & GENERATOR /21/202:
B2305-016 ELEC 459 NORTH FIRST STREET KELLY MORGAN 3,500.00 145.00 145.00 5/18/2023 845061015 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
3/16/2023 FINALED Permit Name Replace w/200 amp
B2303-059 ELEC 331 NORTH NINTH STREET RICHARD & ROBYN OSIFE 54,230.28 392.65 392.65 5/11/2023 SOLAR 851033015 SOLCIUS LLC
3023/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2304-024 ELEC 141 SOUTH SECOND STREET PALO VERDE COMMUNITY CO 20,000.00 145.00 145.00 5/17/2023 848062017 PHIL EVERETT
4/21/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEMPORARY POWER POLE
Total for: ELEC 720,795.68 6,113.59 6,113.59
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2304-042 ENCROACHMENT Hobsonway & Florence & other lo CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 607.90 607.90 5/18/2023 LINE WORKS CONSTRUCTION
3/622233 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5305665
B2304-041 ENCROACHMENT 542 E Barnard & other locations CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 607.30 607.30 5/18/2023 LINE WORKS CONSTRUCTION
2/622223 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5305077
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 1,215.20 1,215.20
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2305-006 FENCE 428 EAST BARNARD STREET ARMANDO SALDIVAR 5,000.00 254.97 254.97 5/11/2023 BLOCK 845161007 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
3/172223 ISSUED Permit Name RETAINING WALL
B2304-014 FENCE 212 WHISPERING WINDS SALVADOR GUEVARA 2,800.00 198.35 198.35 5/1/2023 BLOCK 824221011 OWNER
4/12/2023 ISSUED Permit Name BLOCK WALL
4/25/2023
Total for: FENCE 7,800.00 453.32 453.32
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2305-027 GRADING 1832 RIVIERA DRIVE LUPER TRUST DTD 01 26 1989 2,800.00 93.00 93.00 5/24/2023 869390027 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INST
5/24/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Prepare pad for new MH
/24/202:
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Total for: GRADING 2,800.00 93.00 93.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2305-004 MECH 311 NORTH NINTH STREET MARY JO ROBERSON 4,600.00 145.00 145.00 5/8/2023 851033017 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING &
3/8/2023 ISSUED Permit Name
B2305-012 MECH 217 SOUTH PALM DRIVE VANESSA RAMIREZ 3,000.00 145.00 145.00 5/15/2023 848032007 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
15/202 ISSUED Permit Name Replace 3 ton gas package unit /15/202
B2305-007 MECH 1225 WEST HOBSONWAY ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 2,000.00 145.00 145.00 5/11/2023 836180045 ICY HOT HEATING & AIR CONI
5/11/2023 NEED CERTS OR H Permit Name Replace 5 ton unit Total for: MECH 16,600.00 435.00 435.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2304-036 OTHER 215 SOUTH SPRING STREET SMITH & KRESZYN 6,500.00 573.95 573.95 5/4/2023 848052008 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
42312023 ISSUED Permit Name ELEC, INSUL & DRYWALL
B2305-010 OTHER 551 SOUTH THIRD STREET 121 QUAIL PLACE BLYTHE LLC 1,500.00 94.00 94.00 5/12/2023 869080060 Lalo, Maintenance [phone]
5/12/2023 ISSUED Permit Name DRYWALL REPAIR
Total for: OTHER 8,000.00 667.95 667.95
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2304-035 PATIO 3930 COVE CIRCLE DONATO & KRISTI DEVOS 17,360.96 604.23 604.23 5/10/2023 SOLID 833360030 VALLEY PATIOS INC
412873023 FINALED Permit Name COVERED PATIO
B2304-004 PATIO 2223 SPARKLING LAGOON BECKER & LLUBIA ET AL 23,402.88 800.68 800.68 5/8/2023 SOLID 824212001 OWNER
4/4/2023 ISSUED Permit Name REAR SOLID PATIO
4/12/2023
Total for: PATIO 40,763.84 1,404.91 1,404.91
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2305-013 PLUMB 201 NORTH COMMERCIAL STI CITY OF BLYTHE 2,300.00 36.00 36.00 5/16/2023 WATER HEATER 845111007 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 3/132023 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2305-015 PLUMB 1274 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUI SERAFIN JIMENEZ 2,500.00 195.00 195.00 5/17/2023 SEPTIC 857040012 OWNER
3/16/2023 FINALED Permit Name SEPTIC REPLACEMENT & LEACH LINES Total for: PLUMB 4,800.00 231.00 231.00
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Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2304-023 POOL 2623 SWEETWATER DRIVE LINDERVALL & PADILLA 50,000.00 1,773.97 1,773.97 5/5/2023 833370036 BIG BIG POOL AND SPA
4262023 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: POOL 50,000.00 1,773.97 1,773.97
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2305-026 REMOVE-R 1832 RIVIERA DRIVE LUPER TRUST DID 01 26 1989 2,000.00 93.00 93.00 5/24/2023 869390027 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INST.
3/24/3023 ISSUED Permit Name Remove MH only from site
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 B2305-014 RERF 1060 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE HIGH AND MIGHTY FARMS INI 3,400.00 121.75 121.75 5/16/2023 TEAR OFF 839031006 OWNER
3/16/2023 ISSUED, Permit Name TEAR OFF ON CARPORT
B2305-008 RERF 169 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE MARTIN & DEANNE DELEON 5,000.00 139.21 139.21 5/11/2023 TEAR OFF 848021024 SANTOS PAREDES
5/1/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF & PAINTING
B2305-003 RERF 1030 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE ACA CALI PROPERTIES 2,500.00 104.44 104.44 5/5/2023 TEAR OFF 839031026 OWNER
313/2023 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF ON CARPORT
B2305-002 RERF 1030 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE NANCY NEWMAN 2,500.00 104.44 104.44 5/5/2023 TEAR OFF 839031025 OWNER
315/2023 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF ON CARPORT
B2305-021 RERF 547 EAST AVENUE B GEORGE R & RITA SCARBROUI 19,240.00 400.71 400.71 5/22/2023 TEAR OFF 845161011 MS CONSTRUCTION
22/202 ISSUED Permit Name TO & PAINTING
22/20
Total for: RERF 32,640.00 870.55 870.55
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2304-001 RIVCOUNTY 9240 FOURTH AVENUE JOSEPH & DANNY SMITH 50,000.00 921.30 921.30 5/10/2023 827072025 BIG BIG POOL AND SPA
426/2023 ISSUED Permit Name POOL & SPA
RC2305-001 RIVCOUNTY 14140 RAMSAY AVENUE MANUEL ANCISO 2,685.00 212.90 212.90 5/10/2023 872292007 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
5/10/2023 FINALED Permit Name Replace 100 amp w/100 amp RC2305-004 RIYCOUNTY 17783 PALOWALLA ROAD DEMA WOTEN 3,500.00 294.40 294.40 5/30/2023 824047008 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
16/202 ISSUED Permit Name Replace exist w/200 amp
23/202
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For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 56,185.00 1,428.60 1,428.60
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2303-010 SIGN 191 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV FRANCHISE REALTY INTERST/ 12,605.30 462.40 462.40 5/31/2023 836123009 YESCO SIGNS LLC
31722233 ISSUED Permit Name Repair of cracks & broken welds B2303-052 SIGN 322 WEST HOBSONWAY HERRERA & ROBLES ET AL 500.00 113.39 113.39 5/2/2023 848041001 SKYWAY SIGNS INC
3/26/2023 ISSUED Permit Name MONUMENT SIGN
Total for: SIGN 13,105.30 575.79 575.79
45 Permits Issued from 5/1/2023 Thru 5/31/2023 Total Valuation: $3,955,489.82 Total Fees: $84,651.58
Total Fees Paid: $54,651.58
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Permits Applications Received
For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2305-001 5/2/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2153 FLORENCE BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name Tumbleweeds 824191027 KEITH & SUSAN COLERUS Description:
BP2305-002 5/2/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 254 NORTH INTAKE BOULEVARD OWNER Permit Name 857190016 LENTNER & GUADALUPE TOM
Description:
BP2305-003 5/11/2023 BURNPERMIT" FINALED 948 WEST BARNARD STREET OWNER Permit Name 836090016 ROSALIA & GILBERT GUILIN
Description:
BP2305-004 5/31/2023 BURNPERMIT FINALED 217 WEST CHANSLORWAY DERANGEL & RANGEL Permit Name 842070005 DERANGEL & RANGEL
Description:
4 Permit Applications from 5/1/2023 Thru 5/31/2023
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For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2305-001 5/24/2023 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 401 EAST HOBSONWAY RANGKRUPA LIC Permit Name BLYTHE INN 845164010 GANSHAY INC
Description:
1 Permit Applications from 5/1/2023 Thru 5/31/2023
6/7/2023
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023
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
COC2305-001 cOc AT NRO
BART & SUSAN FISHER REVOCABLE 5/19/2023
345 NORTH THIRD STREET
Comments:
SP2305-001 SITE PLAN THE COFFEE SHOP STAFF REVIEWING
SIMON REX KAPRIELLIAN 5/17/2023
252 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:
TUP2305-001 TUP 10 West Link Const Yard IN REVIEW
EVC PARTNERS LLC 5/16/2023
241 SOUTH NEIGHBOURS BOULEVARD
Comments:
Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023: 3 -37-
6/7/2023 City of Blythe
9:36:22AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 5/1/2023 thru 5/31/2023
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG
COMPLAINT
DUMPING 1
TRASH 1
ZONING 1
Total Cases Opened: 10
Cases Closed: 1
: 544 Open Cases Remain
CODE7O CRSYSTEMS
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
May 2023
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 29
Structure
Vehicle Fire
Brush, Grass, Leaves 2
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster
Other 7
Total # of Incidents 41
Activity
Drills 5
Staff Meeting
Races 4
Total Activities 10
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
POLIOS
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
May 2023
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft 17
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers 0
Public Intoxication 4
Alarm 24
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 2
AVA Vehicles Tows 0
Vehicle Red Tags 18
Documented Police Reports 166
Total Incidents 1502
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CHIEF
BLYTHE
21502 BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for the month of May 2023.
Homeless Detail: May
People contacted. 180
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 5 elsewhere.
People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security. 39 Cards to register for housing and assistance.
People transported to or referred to mental health. 2
People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 1
Code and transported for treatment.
People awaiting acceptance to rehab.
People sent to rehab. 3
People picked up by a family member and taken home 1
out of town.
People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a. 0 location for resources out of Blythe.
People arrested for QOL type violations.
(602, 11550, 647f and warrants.) 2
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Traffic Detail:
Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 10 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 4 minor violations.
Vehicles stored 3
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CRIES TIRE SURE
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
СПЛІЦЕНКО
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - Wastewater Treatment Plant Manhole Rehabilitation Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. DBA H&R Underground for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manhole Rehabilitation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND: The City entered into an Agreement with H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. on March 1, 2023 for the rehabilitation of six (6) manholes at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
STAFF REPORT: The Manhole Rehabilitation Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department for the approved budget of $50,400 on April 21, 2023. No change orders were issued as part of the project.
It is recommended Council accept the work performed by H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. for the subject project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of project bonds when appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
Notice of Completion
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES -
GOVERNMENT CODE $S 6103, 27383
SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(California Civil Code § 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
1. Name and Address of Owner. The City of Blythe ("City"), a municipal corporation, whose address is 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, is the fee owner of the public work of improvement described herein and of the property containing said public work of improvement.
2. Description of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is the project known as: Wastewater Treatment Plant Manhole Rehabilitation Project.
The public work of improvement generally consisted of:
The rehabilitation of six manholes at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 15901 S. Broadway, Blythe, California.
4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, Inc. DBA H&R Underground, 4221 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803.
5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated March 1, 2023 for the public work of improvement.
6. Name of Surety. The surety furnishing the faithful performance and labor and material bonds for the public work of improvement is: Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.
7. Date of Completion. The public work of improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on: April 21, 2023.
8. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on June 13, 2023, and authorized the Mayor. to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this Notice of Completion.
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Dated:
Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
VERIFICATION
1, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on _, at Blythe, California.
Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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TORNIA
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
CABLISHED
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Acceptance of TC Energy Build Strong Grant Award PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
FISCAL IMPACT: $10,000.00 grant for use toward continuing the Blythe Police Department's Quality of Life program.
BACKGROUND: The Blythe Police Department Quality of Life program addresses both homeless and traffic related issues that directly affect the quality of life of our community.
Blythe Police Administrative Staff have been searching for funding to continue this program at the same, successful level that it has over the last year. An application was made and approved by TC Energy for their Build Strong Initiative and funding in the amount of $10,000.00 was awarded.
STAFF REPORT: TC Energy has approved a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used toward the Blythe Police Department's Quality of Life Program. Staff requests The City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to accept and to expend funds in the amount of $10,000.00 provided by The TC Energy Build Strong Initiative to use toward the Blythe Police Department's Quality of Life program.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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CORN TO DIE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation-L&L Trucking Company
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept a $750.00 donation of labor and transportation to assemble fitness equipment purchased with grant funds obtained from the California Board of State and Community Corrections officer wellness grant.
FISCAL IMPACT: $750.00 in donated labor and transportation.
BACKGROUND: On February 28, 2023, The Blythe City Council approved the acceptance of funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness Grant.
Part of these funds were used to purchase exercise equipment for department members' use.
Transportation and installation of this equipment was quoted at a cost of $750.00. L&L Trucking Company, who is used by the exercise equipment company to deliver and install the equipment, wishes to donate these services to the Blythe Police Department and the City of Blythe.
STAFF REPORT: This donation will result in $750.00 being utilized for other officer wellness purposes as permitted within the rules of the California Board of State and Community Corrections officer wellness grant.
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRIES HIT SI
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
WALLISHED
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Information Technology Master Service Agreement- Southwest Networks
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into Agreement No. 2023-034 between the City and Southwest Networks, Inc. for Managed Information Technology Services once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT: $87,426 per year for Information Technology services, software and 3rd party supported software. The annual fee is broken out and changed to each department based on number of users.
This agreement includes the addition of Zero Trust and Office 365 Protection and Defense which are cyber security add-ons necessary to protect against potential cyber threats. The additions are a flat per user fee. As such, fees could go up or down based on the number of users.
Adds/Changes/Deletes which are not covered under the contract are billed at a rate of $95.00 per hour and charged to the department requesting the service.
BACKGROUND: In 2013, staff released a Request for Proposal for Information Technology Services. Proposals were sent to seven companies offering IT services in and around the Blythe area. Three proposals were received, and a three-year contract was awarded to Southwest Networks in 2014. In 2017, the City Council adopted the First Amendment to the Agreement for an additional three years of service. In June 2020 the City entered into the Second Amendment to the Information Technology Services Agreement extending the term to June 30, 2023.
STAFF REPORT: Since 2013, Southwest Networks has worked closely with staff to maintain the City's network. Southwest most recently completed the installation of new security cameras in City Hall, new sound equipment for the Council Chambers and replaced Blythe 7 with a new server. They have also added quarterly cyber security training for all users and Multi-Factor Authentication to further protect the City's network. The 2023 contract additions of Zero Trust and Office 365 Protection and Defense will further add to our cyber security program. In the next fiscal year Southwest will upgrade the Police Department's security camera system.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Southwest Networks Statement of Work
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STATEMENT OF WORK - Guardian IT Peace of Mind
(SOW# 07012023COB)
Client Name: City of Blythe
Client Address: 235 N. Broadway
City: Blythe State: CA Zip: 92225
Client Contact: Mallory Crecelius
SOUTHWE Fax: 760-922-4938
Phone: 760-922-6161
NETWORK Email: [email protected]
Start Date: 07/01/2023 End Date: 6/30/2026
Statement of Work No: 07012023COB
This Statement of Work ("SOW") is agreed to by Client and Southwest Networks, Inc. and is effective as of the date signed by the Parties Effective Date"). The terms of Southwest Networks, Inc's Master Services Agreement ("MSA") between defined, will have the meanings given to them in the MSA.
1. SERVICES & PRODUCTS (CLIN 001)
A. Services. The MSP shall provide the following Base Services on a remote basis:
• PC Management/Helpdesk Support Microsoft Patch Management Printer Management Site Documentation
Network Management Vendor Documentation
• Server Management • Technology Business Reviews
• Backup Monitoring and Management • Professional Services • Firewall Management
B. Products.
• Hardware:
- 1 x Managed 6TB Guardian BDR, with offsite retention
2 x Managed Firewall
All included hardware is the property of MSP and is provided as a Service Software:
Managed Next-Gen Anti-Virus
Persistent Threat Detector
Management Agent
All included software is subject to the commercial license terms which flow through to the Client • 3rd Party Supported Software
- Client must obtain and maintain support directly from OEM to qualify but Client may purchase Third Party Products through Consultant In accordance with the MSA Exhibit B, and If Client requests assistance, MSP may assist Client with obtaining and maintain support directly from OEM. Such work will be included in a separate Project SOW as anticipated in Exhibit B.
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2. COVERAGE HOURS (CLIN 002)
The MSP Base Services will be provided between the hours of 8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, only for equipment inventory identified in SOW Exhibit B, as well as any equipment added to the contract during the contract period by modification to the SOW or a Project SOW. Services to support new equipment will be paid for on a pro rata basis as defined in an SOW modification or Project SOW.
Remote Network Monitoring Services, if ordered, will be provided 24/7/365.
3. AFTER HOURS AND HOLIDAY SUPPORT (CLIN 003)
Services performed outside of the Coverage Hours set forth above, including holidays, are charged on a fixed fee/labor hour basis as set forth in the Fees and Payment Schedule. After Hours and Holiday Support are subject to minimum hour charges of 1 hour for remote labor and 2 hours for on-site labor. MSP will use its best efforts to provide timely service after hours and on holidays, but Client acknowledges and accepts that delays in service after hours or on holidays may occur. Planned work that is scheduled after hours will be billed at the regular labor rates.
4. OBTAINING SUPPORT (CLIN 002 & 003)
To obtain support from the MSP, the Client member needing assistance must open a Trouble Ticket by sending an email to "[email protected]" or by calling 760-288-2200, if email is unavailable. Each email and call will be assigned a Trouble Ticket number for tracking. Client members should not contact an MSP representative directly. Doing so will result in no Trouble Ticket number getting assigned and delays in getting the issue resolved.
The MSP will respond to Client's Trouble Tickets received during the coverage hours above in accordance with SOW Exhibit C.
5. FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Hourly Not-to-Exceed
CLIN Fee Type Description Rate Amount
000 Fixed Fee One-Time Client Set-Up Fee - $
001 Fixed Fee Annual MSP Base Services $
001A Actual Cost Other Direct Costs $
002 N/A Included Support N/A N/A
003 Labor Hour* After Hours & Holiday Support
After Hours Remote Support (1 Hr. Minimum) $200.00 -
After Hours Onsite Support (2 Hr. Minimum) $200.00 -
Actual Cost Other Direct Costs -
003A
003B Actual Cost Travel (if >50mi from Palm Desert, CA) $95.00 $ 004 Labor Hour* Project Labor or Added Labor (if requested) $95.00 $ 004A Labor Hour* Cyber Security Related Labor $150.00 $ 004B Actual Cost Other Direct Costs $
004C Actual Cost Travel (if >50mi from Palm Desert, CA) $95.00 *MSP agrees that it will increase its labor hour rates no more than 1x per calendar year and that it will provide Client advance written notice of such increase.
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• Contract Line Item ("CLIN" 000 is due to MSP 30 days prior to start date.
CLIN 001 is due to MSP prior to the Start Date and 30 days prior to the Renewal Date of the SOW. MSP will invoice Client for SOW renewal sixty (60) days prior to the Renewal Date. MSP shall not commence work unless these CLINS are paid in full prior to Start Date/Renewal Date, unless otherwise agreed between the Parties. • CLIN 003 and CLIN 004 and all ODC CLINS (001A, 003A, 004, 004A) will be invoiced to Client Monthly.
Monthly Monthly
Quantity Description Amount Extended
Amount
1 Guardian Site Fee $50.00 $50.00
1 6TB BDR as a Service w/ 1yr Retention Offsite $935.00 $935.00 1 BDR Backup Monitoring and Management $100.00 $100.00
2 Managed Firewall as a Service $100.00 $200.00
1 Firewall Management (Only charging for 1 device) $100.00 $100.00 Managed Network Location $75.00 $150.00
1 Office 365 Management $100.00 $100.00
6 Managed Server $300.00 $1,800.00
33 Managed Workstation $50.00 $1,650.00
49 Cyber Security Awareness Training $5.00 $245.00
1 Dark Web Monitoring - per Domain Name $25.00 $25.00
39 Managed EDR - Persistent Threat Detector $4.00 $156.00 2023 Cyber Security Additions
39 Zero Trust (Per Device - Server, Desktop, Laptop) - Includes | $12.00 $468.00 Application Allowlisting, Application Ringfencing and
Elevation Control
52 Office 365 Protection & Defense (Per Mailbox) - Office 365 $10.00 $520.00 Backup along with SPAM and Anti-Phish Protections
SUBTOTAL 6,499.00
Microsoft 365 Licensing - (Minimum Required 1-Year License Commitment) Quantity Description Monthly Monthly
Amount Extended
Amount
25 Office 365 Business Standard $12.50 $312.50
27 Office 365 Business Basic $6.00 $162.00
52 Azure AD Premium Plan 1 $6.00 $312.00
SUBTOTAL $786.50
6. CYBER SECURTY SERVICES
All Client owned devices must be included in SOW and must be under MSP management in order to effect proper cybersecurity and IT management. No unmanaged (personal or 3d party) devices will be allowed to access Client's primary wired or wireless network. This does not apply to Client's guest wireless network.
Client agrees and understands that the provision of cyber protections and cyber security monitoring requires ongoing and constantly evolving protective approaches to stay current with basic industry standards and that both the Client and the MSP have to play an active role to protect Client data. Therefore, as a condition of receiving cybersecurity services, Client acknowledges that the MSP will consistently document and provide written recommendations for improvement and changes to Client's network, software, hardware, etc. to remain current with cyber developments. Client agrees to review and approve/disapprove the recommendations of the MSP Southwest Networks, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary Page 3 of 11 -50-
within 5 business days. Where it is the responsibility of the Client to implement the recommendations of the MSP (e.g. training employees), Client agrees to implement the recommendations provided. Should the Client decline to approve or implement any recommendations provided by the MSP, Client agrees to execute a declination letter provided by MSP and to relieve MSP from any liability for any damage regardless of cause, that arises from or is related to Client's declination.
Z. THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS)
To enhance the services deliverables provided by MSP the MSP may utilize third party providers for certain services. In addition to the MSP, Client may be legally bound to the third-party provider's terms and conditions and any other agreements and documents of the third-party provider that are required to provide the services. Third-party provider name and terms and conditions, if any, are included via link or full text in SOW Exhibit A.
8. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
In order for Client's existing environment to qualify for MSP services, the following minimum requirements must be met:
• All Servers with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems must be running Windows 2016 Server or later, and have all of the latest Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates installed. • All Desktop PC's and Notebooks/Laptops with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems must be running Windows 10 or later and have all of the latest Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates installed. • All Server and Desktop Software must be Genuine, Licensed and Vendor-Supported. • An appropriately sized Guardian BDR must be used for Backup and Disaster Recovery • An appropriately sized Guardian Firewall must be used to protect the network. • The network must have Manageable Gigabit Switches.
• All Wireless data traffic in the environment must be securely encrypted. • The Internet connection speed has to be a minimum of 5x5. (5Mbps UP and 5Mbps DOWN) • There must be an outside static IP address available for VPN access. • Our Guardian Email Defense Solution or the SPAM protection on the Guardian Firewall must be used If Client's network does not meet these requirements, MSP will provide a Project SOW and cost estimate to Client.
Such Project costs are not included in this SOW unless a Project SOW has been executed by the Parties.
If the Client determines not to undertake the Project to bring its existing environment up to the minimum standards stated above, MSP will have no further obligation to perform any services for Client and shall be released from all liability. Costs required to bring Client's environment up to these Minimum Standards are not included in this SOW.
Client Initials: Date:
9. SERVICES, ITEMS & COSTS EXCLUDED FROM THE SOW:
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following services, items and costs are specifically excluded from this SOW.
Client acknowledges and agrees that MSP is not responsible for any damages that Client may incur that arise from or are related to any of these listed exclusions.
• Service support for parts, equipment or software not covered by vendor/manufacturer warranty or additional support.
• Maintenance of Applications software packages, whether acquired from MSP or any other source unless as specified in this SOW or in a Project SOW executed between the Parties.
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• Programming (modification of software code) and program (software) maintenance unless as specified in this SOW.
• Training Services of any kind, except those specifically listed in a SOW. • Recovery or remediation services due to virus damage. • Software patches, upgrades and/or updates except for software specifically listed. • Warranty for anti-virus software.
• The repair of any Client systems, hardware, software or information damaged by viruses. • The installation of new hardware and/or software unless as specified in this SOW or in a Project SOW executed between the Parties.
• The cost of any parts, equipment, or shipping charges of any kind, these will be charged as other direct costs under the applicable CLIN.
• The cost of any Software, Licensing, Software Renewal or Upgrade Fees of any kind, these will be charged as other direct costs under the applicable CLIN.
• The cost of any 3rd Party Vendor, Manufacturer Support, Data Breach or Incident Fees. • The cost to bring Client's environment up to minimum standards required for Services. These costs will be included in a separate Project SOW executed between the Parties within the first month of this SOW. • The cost of any service or repair made necessary by the alteration or modification of equipment, software installations, settings, design or installations made by Client, or any third Party not authorized by the MSP.
These costs will be included in a separate Project SOW executed between the Parties.
Any and all Services requested by Client that fall outside of this SOW will be considered a new Project. Any new Project will be quoted and billed separately and will be subject to a separate Project SOW.
Client Initials: Date:_
This SOW is valid only upon execution by both MSP and Client. Each Party hereto warrants and represents that this SOW (including Exhibits) and the MSA constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Party as of the date of signature.
AGREED TO:
Southwest Networks, Inc. City of Blythe
By: By:
(signature) (signature)
Matthew Disher Name: Mallory Crecelius
President Title: Interim City Manager
Date: Date:
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Exhibit A
Third Party Software
The terms & conditions of the commercial software licenses listed below are applicable to the Client and the license is held between the Client and the software manufacturer.
Office 365 - https://portal.office.com/commerce/mosa.aspx Southwest Networks, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary Page 6 of 11 -53-
Exhibit B
Inventory
Covered Equipment (Obtained following complete site survey) Managed desktops/laptops:
Managed networks:
Managed servers:
Managed cel/PDA: NOO-ON
Managed BDR:
Managed phone system:
Managed Firewall:
Hostname Description/Employee Model Serial Number
COB-DT19-1J01 Arturo HP ProDesk 600 G4 SFF MXL9171J01
COB-DT20-1HY3 Rudy I Kevin HP ProDesk 600 G5 Mini MXL9521HY3 COB-DT20-296X Dispatch 1 HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL013296X COB-DT20-297R Dispatch 2 HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL013297R COB-DT20-39T0 Dispatch 1 CLETS HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539T0 COB-DT20-39T8 CLETS Records HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539T8 COB-DT20-39TD CLETS Pam's Office HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539TD COB-DT20-39TG Dispatch 2 CLETS HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539TG COB-DT20-39YG Front Desk / Badge ID HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539YG COB-DT20-39Z2 Keith HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539Z2
COB-DT20-39ZK Garth (Chief) PRODESK 600 G5 SFF MXL94539ZK COB-DT21-493S Cynthia (Utility Billing) HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL142493S COB-DT21-4M3F Patrol Report Writing HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL1424M3F COB-DT21-4M49 Mandy HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL1424M49
COB-DT21-4M4J Ashley HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL1424M4J
COB-DT21-4M4Q Records/Pam HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL1424M4Q COB-DT21-4M5Q Valerie HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL 1424M5Q COB-DT21-539T Phillip HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL116539T COB-DT21-53C2 Kelly HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL11653C2
COB-DT21-53C7 Evidence Room - Inside HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL11653C7 COB-DT21-53Y1 Alicia HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL11653Y1
(O-D22-1W8T Morgann HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL 1521W8T
COB-DT22-4M50 Mallory HP ProDesk 600 G6 SFF MXL1424M50
COB-DT23-2PSO Public Works Director HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PS0 COB-DT23-2PS7 Christa HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PS7 COB-DT23-2PS8 Evidence Room (outside) HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PS8 COB-DT23-2PSM Shelly HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PSM
COB-DT23-2PSN Michelle HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PSN COB-DT23-2PTC HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PTC
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COB-DT23-2PTK Cynthia (Utility Billing) HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492PTK COB-DT23-2Z2S Code Enforcement HP ProDesk 600 G6 Mini MXL2492Z2S COB-LT21-CKWR COB-LT21-CKWR HP 250 G8 Notebook PC CND137CKWR COB-LT22-FGT2 Door Alarm Laptop HP ProBook 450 G8 5CD223FGT2 COBAPP1 COBAPP1 VMware7,1 Vmware
COBDB1 COBDB1 VMware7,1 Vmware
COBDC New DC Vware7,1 Vmware
COBTS1 COBTS1 VMware Virtual Platform Vmware
COBTS2 COBTS2 VMware Virtual Platfor Vmware
BLYTHE7 BLYTHE7 VMware Virtual Platform Vmware
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Exhibit C
Response and Resolution Times
MSP target response and resolution times during regular business hours M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays Escalation
Response time Resolution time threshold
Trouble Priority (in hours) * (in hours) * (in hours)
Service not available (all users and functions unavailable) 1 Within 1 hour ASAP - Best Effort 2 hours Significant degradation of service (large number of users or 2 Within 4 hours ASAP - Best Effort 8 hours business critical functions affected)
Limited degradation of service (limited number of users or 3 Within 24 hours ASAP - Best Effort 48 hours functions affected, business process can continue)
Small service degradation (business process can continue, one 4 Within 48 hours ASAP - Best Effort 96 hours user affected)
Support Tiers
Support Tier Description
Tier 1 Support All support incidents begin in Tier 1, where the initial trouble ticket is created, the issue is identified and clearly documented, and basic hardware/software troubleshooting is initiated.
Tier 2 Support All support incidents that cannot be resolved with Tier 1 Support are escalated to Tier 2, where more complex support on hardware/software issues can be provided.
Tier 3 Support Support Incidents that cannot be resolved by Tier 2 Support are escalated to Tier 3, where support is provided by a senior Engineer who has the ability to collaborate with 3d Party (Vendor) Support Engineers to resolve the most complex issues.
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Exhibit D
Support Descriptions
Description - Workstation & Help Desk Support Frequency Included 8x5 Live remote technical support As Needed Yes
8x5 onsite support As Needed Yes
Anti-virus install and updates Ongoing Yes
Persistent Threat Detection Ongoing Yes
Microsoft Patch management Ongoing Yes
Temporary file deletions Ongoing Yes
Description - Servers Frequency Included
Monitor servers Ongoing Yes
Monitor print queues Ongoing Yes
Monitor all server services Ongoing Yes
Keep service packs, patches, and hotfixes current as per company policy Ongoing Yes Monitor hard drive free space Ongoing Yes
Office 365 user/mailbox management Ongoing Yes
Monitor Active Directory replication Ongoing Yes
SQL server Monitoring / Management Ongoing Yes
Reboot servers if needed As Needed Yes
Run Defrag and Check-Disk on all drives As Needed Yes
Scheduled off time server maintenance As Needed Yes
Install supported software upgrades As Needed Yes
Set up and maintain groups (accounting, admin, printers, sales, warehouse, efc.) As Needed Yes Check status of backups Ongoing Yes
Alert Client to dangerous conditions Ongoing Yes
- Memory running low Ongoing Yes
- Hard drive showing sign of failure Ongoing Yes
- Hard drive running out of disk space Ongoing Yes
Description - Disaster Recovery Frequency Included
Disaster recovery of servers) (not caused by unauthorized 3d party, virus or As Needed Yes Ransomware)
Daily incremental backup Ongoing Yes
Offsite backup Ongoing Yes
File and Folder Restoration As Needed Yes
Same day server virtualization As Needed Yes
Description - Devices Frequency Included
Manage network printers As Needed Yes
Manage networked devices As Needed Yes
Description - Security Frequency Included
Check firewall logs As Needed Yes
Monitor and update antivirus protections, including but not limited to that antivirus Ongoing Yes definition auto updates have occurred
Southwest Networks, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary Page 10 of 11 -57-
Monitor for Backup Failure Ongoing Yes
Monitor Screenshot Verifications Ongoing Yes
Create new directories, shares and security groups, new accounts, disable/delete old As Needed Yes accounts, manage account policies
Permissions and file system management As Requested No
Set up new users, including login restrictions, passwords, security, applications As Needed Yes Set up and change security for users and applications As Needed Yes Monitor website use As Directed Yes
Website content filtering Ongoing Yes
Description - Applications Frequency Included
Microsoft Office applications are functioning Ongoing Yes 3rd Party Application Support (If previously installed, has manufacturer support As Needed Yes contract)
Description - Vendor Documentation Frequency Included
Monitor the following vendor relationships:
- Phone, Telco, and Intemet As Needed. Yes
- Copiers, Faxes and scanners As Needed Yes
• Website designer and hosting company As Needed Yes
- Proprietary software applications As Needed Yes
- Software License Management (other than O365) As Needed No Description - Professional Services Frequency Included
Technology solution design and development As Needed Yes Onsite implementation and project management As Needed No Technology meetings As Requested Yes
Description - 2023 Cyber Security Additions Frequency Included Zero Trust (Per Device - Server, Desktop, Laptop)
Application Allowlisting, Application Ringfencing and Elevation Control On-going Office 365 Protection and Defense
Backup of Office 365 Data, SPAM Filtering and Anti-Phish On-going Southwest Networks, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary Page 11 of 11 -58-
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Purchase of Public Works Vehicles
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the issuance of purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $233,710 to Elk Grove Auto Group for the purchase of six (6) 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic 4x2 Regular Cab Trucks including costs associated with equipping in fiscal year 2023, and in an amount not to exceed $155,807 for an additional four (4) trucks including costs associated with equipping in fiscal year 2024 for the Public Works Department. A total of 10 (ten) trucks to be purchased with an amount not to exceed $389,517. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to make minor amendments to the purchasing contracts in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for any ancillary expenses, amendments to base cost of truck pursuant to State Contract #1-22-23-20E is excluded.
FISCAL IMPACT: Amount not to exceed $233,710 from Central Garage Fund in fiscal year 2023, and amount not to exceed $155,807 from the Central Garage Fund in fiscal year 2024.
BACKGROUND: The City's fleet is comprised of vehicles and equipment that supports operations of all City departments. As best practice the City should monitor fleet operating costs, and recommend replacement of vehicles and equipment based on factors that include age, mileage and maintenance cost of each unit.
STAFF REPORT: The City annually provides funding to replace vehicles and equipment in its Operating and Capital Budget through the Central Garage Fund. Fiscal year 2023 budget provides funding for several vehicles within the City's fleet that are in need and scheduled for replacement. Funding was also provided for new acquisitions.
Because of supply issues and ordering restrictions the City has not been able to acquire all the vehicles and equipment that were slated to be purchased. However, Staff has located trucks for the Public Works Department that were scheduled to be purchased in the fiscal year 2024 budget. Staff purposes to use the funding provided in fiscal year 2023 to purchase 6 (six) trucks for Public Works now. Funding will be provided in fiscal year 2024 for the vehicles that were scheduled to be purchased in 2023. In addition, funding was scheduled to be provided for 4 (four) additional Public Works trucks in fiscal year 2024. All 10 (ten) trucks are in stock and on the dealer lot. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of all 10 (ten) trucks tonight after adoption of the 2024 budget to prevent any further acquisition delays. Staff will not finalize the purchase of 4 (four) of the 10 (ten) trucks until July 1, 2023, the effective date of the 2024 budget and the date funding becomes available. -59-
All 10 (ten) trucks will be purchased from Elk Grove Auto Group out of Elk Grove, California by leveraging the State of California's Contract #1-22-23-20E. Pursuant to Section 4, Subsection 4.2.4 of the City's Purchasing Policy and in accordance with Section 2.65.060 of the BMC the City may make purchases by leveraging contracts competitively bid by another governmental agency so long as it meets the requirements of the BMC. The purchase may be authorized under the City Council's purchasing authority pursuant to the Purchasing Policy and ATTACHMENTS:
1. Elk Grove Auto Group Quote #C5373G
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Elk Grove Auto DATE June 1, 2023
8575 Laguna Grove Drive To: Christa Elms Quotation # C5373G-B Elk Grove, CA 95757 City of Blythe
916-426-5752 235 N. Broadway
C: 916-813-4592 Blythe, CA 92225
Prepared by: Casey De Koning
(760) 922-6161 Ext. 1230
Comments or special instructions: Vehicle build and options are in additional pages.
State Contract # 1-22-23-20E
Description AMOUNT
Line 22 Ram $ 28,595.00
Options (Refer to Window Sticker): $ 1,330.00
In-Stock Discount $ (500.00)
S&K Upfit $ 5,380.00
**** Please review, sign, and return a copy of the quote and **** **** specs with the PO or the vehicle will not be ordered. **** ****Shipping charge added for deliveries beyond Sacramento. No charge for will call.**** Subtotal $ 34,805.00
DOC Fee $ 85.00
(Order Acknowledgment Signature) (Date) Taxable Subtotal: $ 34,890.00 Tax Rate(Subject to change): 8.750% $ 3,052.88
CA Tire Fee: $1.75 / Per Tire Tire Fee: $8.75
Delivery Charge: $ 1,000.00
Per Vehicle: $ 38,951.63
QTY: 6 Grand Total: $ 233,709.75
If you have any questions concerning this quotation, contact Casey De Koning at 916-813- 4592 or email at [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
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S&K Dealer Supply Estimate
10490 East Stockton Blvd. Suite 200
Elk Grove, CA 95624 DATE ESTIMATE#
(916) 714-4422 5/23/2023 2769
NAME / ADDRESS
Fleet Elite-Lasher Auto Group
7220 Fawn Way
Sacramento, CA 95823
PROJECT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY COST TOTAL
SL&S-A 32" Fed-Signal Lattitude directional stick, Amber * Mounting Kit Custom bracket kit for LED directional bar Installation Traffic controller installation & wiring ** 1001.202 2010-24 Ram 1500 DS reg cab Li series 1000 rack* 3) Misc HD Grade 8 fasteners for rack, kit of 6
9115 Beacon Mount Kit, round tube
7965A HD Class 1, 12V Beacon, & flash patern, Amber
Misc LED lighted rocker switch for the beacon, 30A
Installation Rack Installation
Installation Beacon wiring installation
126-3-03 Weathergurd Saddle box, white steel, 71.5"I
Installation Cross tool box installation (5)
Material Custom wiring components
* With economy controller
* Mounted to the rack's cross bar above cal
**Single bar for use w/tool box
Vehicie: 2022 RAM 1500 Classic, Reg Cab LB
VIN: TBD
Stock #: TBD
Agent: Mr. CaBBy De koning
Thank you TOTAL
Phone #
916-714-4422
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GM Elk Grove Auto Group/Winner Chevrolet, Inc.
Casey De Koning | 916-813-4592 | [email protected] Vehicle: [Fleet] 2022 Ram 1500 Classic (DS1L62) Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box -63-
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SIDESHO TA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Extension of Temporary Use Permit - 10 West Link Laydown Yard PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michelle Van Dyke, Permit Technician
RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize a twelve month extension to EC Source Services LLC's TUP for the 10 West Link Laydown Yard located at 241 South Neighbours Blvd.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: On June 1, 2022, a Temporary Use Permit was issued to EC' Source Services LLC for the 10 West Link Laydown Yard located at 241 South Neighbours Blvd. The BMC allows the Planning Director to issue a Temporary Use Permit for up to 1 year. The BMC gives Council the authority to extend the TUP for an additional year.
STAFF REPORT: On May 16" staff received a request from Mr. Travis Dorsey, with EC Source Services LLC, for an extension of their TUP. Mr. Dorsey, Assistant Project Manager for EC Source Services LLC, states that the Laydown Yard will continue to be used for storage of construction materials, equipment, and as the office for their project personnel and construction crew. Due to this timeline, staff is requesting a twelve month extension to their TUP.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TUP Extension Request
2. Original TUP2205-001
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RECEIVED
MAY 1 6 2023
City of Blythe Temporary Use Permit Extension Request CITY OF BLYTHE DEV. SER.
TUP2305-001
Permit #: TUP2205-001
Expiration Date: 5/31/2023
Site Address: 241 N. Neighbours Blvd
Blythe, CA 92225
EC Source Services requests a 1 year extension for permit number TUP2205-001 for the Ten West Link Laydown Yard. The yard will continue to be used for storage of construction materials, equipment, and as office space and show up location for project personnel and construction crews.
Regards,
Travis Dorsey
EC Source Services
Assistant Project Manager
[email protected]
602-566-1486
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CALIFORNIA'S FIRST SUNRISE
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ESTABL 235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6130 • Fax 760-922-4938
Temporary Use
Permit
PERMIT NUMBER: TUP2205-001
DATE ISSUED: June 1, 2022
EXPIRATION DATE: May 31, 2023
ISSUED TO: EC Source Services, LLC
LOCATION: 241 SOUTH NEIGHBOURS BLVD
PURPOSE: TEN WEST LINK LAYDOWN YARD
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Remember to apply for your extension of time and pay the fee to renew the TUP through 2024 before it expires.
PLANNING APPROVAL: Michelle VanD u
Michelle Van Dyke, Permit Technician
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TRAIN'S FIRE
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SABITSHED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Request for Aerial Fireworks Display
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Alicia Figueroa, Department Assistant III
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the Aerial Fireworks Display application submitted by the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The Blythe Volunteer Fire Department has been contracting with Pyro Spectaculars for over a decade, for the annual 4* of July firework show. It has been a long- standing tradition for the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department to hold the display at the Colorado River Fair Grounds.
STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Volunteer Fire Department works tirelessly each year holding multiple fundraisers to raise money for the 4th of July fireworks show. Numerous local businesses and residents of Blythe have contributed monetary donations to help provide a grand fireworks display.
Pyro Spectaculars provides insurance coverage; and necessary permits for the fireworks show. A local licensed pyrotechnic operator fires off the display and all safety precautions are taken to allow for a secure but elaborate display for the community. The Blythe Fire Department requests City Council approve an acrial fireworks display to be held on July 4, 2023 at the Colorado River Fairgrounds.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Application for Aerial Fireworks Display
2. Letter from Pyro Spectaculars
Permit/Description of products to be fired
Insurance Certificate
5. Map of Display Site
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(Aerial) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CITY OF BLYTHE D APPROVED • DENIED
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY 5-30.23
235 North Broadway
FIRE CHIEF DATE
Blythe, California 92225 unts 5/24/23
Phone: (760) 922-6161 Fax: (760) 922-4938
ITY MANAGER DATE
NOTE: This permit will be approved or disapproved pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 747-98 of the City of Blythe. RECEIPT # RECEIPT AMOUNT
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: JOHN Bushe
Name of Organization: Blyth tire Dept
Complete Mailing Address: 201 N Commescial
Contact Phone Number: Email Address: [email protected]
DISPLAY INFORMATION
Location of Display: 7ao Block IN olive lahe
Date of Display: 7-4-23 Start Time: l0pm
End time: 11 pm
8.38.080 Public Fireworks Displays. Not withstanding any other provision of this chapter, the City Council in its discretion, may grant permits for public displays of fireworks under the supervision of the Fire Chief. Application for such permits shall be filed with the City Clerk not less than ten days before such public display and shall be accompanied by a detailed statement of the items of such proposed display.
(a) If such permit is granted, no items shall be displayed except as are contained in such statement and the City Council may in granting such permit eliminate from the statement such items as it deems hazardous and it is unlawful for the granter of such permit to exhibit or display such eliminated items.
(b) Such public display shall be under the supervision of the Fire Chief and/or such (c) The fee for such permit shall be one hundred dollars for each display; provided, however, that the City Council may waive or reduce such fee, in its discretion, where the application is made by a fraternal organization.
(d) Such display and/or displays shall be held at such place and time as designated in the permit.
(e) Such display site shall have been inspected and approved by the Fire Chief. 1, the applicant, hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.
So certified on this 1 5 day of May _2023.
5-10.23
Date
Applicant Signature
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May 15, 2023
Blythe Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
John Bush
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
[email protected]
Dear Mr. Bush,
Please find enclosed our Application for Permit to conduct a fireworks display for Blythe Fire Department on July 4, 2023. The certificate of insurance covering the display and a diagram of the firing site are also enclosed.
If you have any questions or need further information please telephone our office at (909) 355-8120 ext. 228. We would appreciate a copy of the permit after it has been approved. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
OMaria OBargas
Customer Service Representative
[email protected]
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Enclosures
PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC.
P.O. Box 2329 • Rialto, CA 92377 • Phone: (909) 355-8120 or (888) 477-PYRO • Fax: (909) 355-9813 pyrospec.com
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Application for Permit -- Public Fireworks Display
We, Pyro Spectaculars, hereby make application for permit to conduct a display of fireworks by the California State Health and Safety ode, and agree to comply in every particular with the law pertaining thereto as set forth in Part 2 of Division 11, Division 12, and othe pplicable sections of the Health Safety Code, and the Rules and Regulations adopted by the State Fire Marsha Sponsoring Organization: Blythe Fire Department
Address: 201 N. Commercial, Blythe, CA 92226
Person in charge of display: Jason Brown Lic#: 3649-02 (760) 219-5515 Location of display: Alfalfa Field - 700 Block N. Olive Lake Blvd. Blythe, CA Dates of display: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Time of display: Approximately 9:00 PM Pyrotechnic Operator in charge (license number):
Jason Brown Lic#: 3649-02 8760) 211658
V Aerial Low Level Set Pieces Devices Manual / Electric Type of Display:
Description of Product to be Fired
Low Level Il (Approximately 100-150 feet)
5 - 30mm Multi-Shot Device(s)
High Level Aerial (Approximately 200 - 1,000 feet)
300 - 3" Single Break Aerial Shells)
150 - 4" Single Break Aerial Shells)
75 - 5" Single Break Aerial Shells)
39 - 6" Single Break Aerial Shells)
2 - 2.5" Multi-Shot Device(s)
Description of storage facilities and location on grounds: Delivered to site on date of display Insurance/License
Workers Compensation: State Compensation Insurance Fund Date: 10/14/2022 - 10/14/2023 Public Liability Insurance: $ 5,000,000.00 (Certificate attached) General Public Display License No. 672 issued by State Fire Marshal Wholesale License No. W-144 issued by State Fire Marshal Pyro Spectaculars Applicant's Signature
Applicant's Address PO Box 2329, Rialto, CA 92377
APPROVAL FOR PERMIT
PERMIT FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS to be held (date) is hereby Granted Denied
Signature
Title
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DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.
2500 CENTER POINT ROAD, SUITE 301 POST OFFICE BOX 94067 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35215 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35220
TELEPHONE: (205) 854-5806 FAX: (205) 854-5899
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
NO. 312073
We certify that insurance is afforded as stated below. This Certificate does not affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the insurance policy and the insurance afforded is subject to all the terms, exclusions and conditions of the policy.
INSURER Admiral Insurance Company POLICY NO. CA000002771-37 NAMED INSURED Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Pyro Spectacular bystic, c.
Pyro Events, Inc.
Pyro Spectaculars Productions, Inc San Diego Fier Fileworks Co., Ir. (NAFCO Rile, Callomia 92371
POLICY TERM January 13, 2023 to January 13, 2024; Both Days 12:01 A.M. Standard Time COVERAGE Commercial General Liability: • Occurrence Basis • Claims Made Basis LIMIT OF LIABILITY $5,000,000 each occurrence, $10,000,000 general aggregate, $5,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate The limit of liability shall not be increased by the inclusion of more than one insured or additional insured.
INSURED OPERATIONS Public fireworks display and special effects contractor he operations of the Named Insured. The insurance afforded any Additional Insured does not include coverage for any bodily injury or propert damage arising from the failure of such Additional Insured to fulfill its obligations specified in its contract with the Named Insured
NAME & ADDRESS OF INSURED SPONSORS,
PROPERTY OWNERS, LICENSORS
Blythe Fire Department
201 N. Commercial
Blythe, CA 92226
ADDITIONAL INSURED(S): Blythe Fire Department, City of Blythe, Blythe Jaycees, Alfalfa field, Captured Moments Photography, County of Riverside, Riverside County Fire Department, State of California, and their officers, agents and employees when acting in their official capacity as such.
It is agreed and understood that the State of California shall not be liable for any premiums or assessments on this policy.
DISPLAY LOCATION DISPLAY DATE(S)
Alfalfa field July 4, 2023
Blythe, CA
It is certified that this policy requires a 30 day mutual notice of cancellation between the Insurer and the Named Insured. In the event of such to mat sieh wi shal impose no i l dim or liably of an hend upon tal insured a lor the sane and dres i shown here, bur failure DRAYTON INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.
March 3. 2023
DATE OF ISSUE ALI: STRINGER, PRESIDENT
CALIFORNIA LICENSE NO AA 18664
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Blythe Fire Department
July 4th Fireworks
Blythe jaycees Alfalfa
700 block olive lake bivd
Fireing
Site
750'
1006
Spectators
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
CABLISHED
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council approve applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/Blythe First Assembly of God for the sale of safe and sane fireworks.
FISCAL IMPACT: Potential sales tax revenue from the sale of fireworks.
BACKGROUND: Victoria Sanchez, in partnership with the First Assembly of God has been selling fireworks in Blythe for several years. The stands were previously run by her parents, Tony and Patricia Ojeda for over 20 years. The family contributes to the community by patronizing businesses in Blythe and donating a portion of the proceeds to the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department and The First Assembly of God's youth programs.
STAFF REPORT: On June 7, 2023, two (2) applications were received from Victoria Sanchez for the Sale and Display of fireworks at 840 East Hobsonway (Albertsons Parking Lot) and the SE corner of Willow Street and W. Hobsonway (678 W. Hobsonway).
Victoria has supplied the required forms and remitted the required fees. It is recommended Council approve both applications for the Sale and Display of Fireworks.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Applications for the Sale and Display of Fireworks
2. State Fire Marshall Retail Fireworks Applications
3. Insurance Certificates
4. California State Board of Equalization Seller's Permit
5. Property Owner Permission
6. Maps of Sale Sites
List of organizations assisted
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CITY OF BLYTHE
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS • APPROVED • DENIED DATE:
SALE & DISPLAY 24411 $20.00
235 North Broadway RECEIPT NUMBER RECEIPT AMOUNT
Blythe, California 92225
Phone: (760) 922-6161 Fax: (760) 922-4938 Cynthia Butter 6/7/23
RECEIPTED BY DATE
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: Victoria A. Sanchez
Name of Fraternal Organization: Spirit of Blythe Church Complete Mailing Address: 2665 Colorado River Rd Blythe, CA 92225 Contact Phone Number: Email Address:
8.38.030 Licenses for sale of safe and sane fireworks. Licenses for the sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be issued only to fraternal organizations, and such fireworks shall be sold only at the outdoor sales stands, as more specifically set forth hereinafter. No more than four such licenses shall be issued and outstanding at any time. All applications for such licenses shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before June 15th of each year, containing a detailed statement of each and every kind of fireworks proposed to be sold under the license, the location of the proposed outdoor sales stand, the type of construction of the stand, the dates and hours that the applicant proposes the stand be open, the plans for staffing the stand during those days and hours, and such other information as the City Manager shall reasonably require in order to assist the City Council in evaluating the application.
LOCATION OF PROPOSED SALES AND/OR DISPLAY
SEC Willow & Hobsonway Blythe, CA 92225
UTILIZATION OF PROFITS
List those organizations and/or groups that you will be assisting with the profits with your project.
Organization: Spirit of Blythe Church - Blythe, CA 92225 Programs): Youth Ministry - Kids Church - VBS; Curriculum and community outreach Within the City of Blythe, CA
Where do beneficiaries reside:
Organization:
Program(s):
Where do beneficiaries reside:
8.38.040 Utilization of profits. Sales permits shall be granted only to fraternal organizations which agree that the net profit from the sales shall be utilized only for youth activities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The following specific provisions and requirements shall apply. (a) Youth or adults participating in and benefitting from such activities shall be residents of the City of Bivihe. (b) Each permit application shall contain a detailed statement of the youth activities for which the applicant proposes to use such net profits and the manner of such use.
(c) No part of the net profits shall be disbursed to government entities other that Palo Verde Unified School District or the City of Blythe.
Such disbursements shall be designated for specific programs.
8.38.050 Applications. Each permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee of ten dollars, which shall not be refundable. The application shall contain, in addition to all other information required by this chapter, the following information:
(a) A statement of the number and residency of the members of the applicant organization, which statement shall be certified as to accuracy by an officer of the applicant organization;
(b) A statement of the number of youth to be served by the applicant and the residency of such youth; (c) A statement certifying that the applicant organization agrees to all terms and conditions of the license and this chapter. 1, the applicant, hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.
So certified on this day of June 20_23. Vistova Kwanelig Signature
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зат в наг еноксі STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
CAL DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
* FIRE
SINCE 1885 RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
FWX-15 (REV. 12/18)
Complete and return all copies to the Office of State Fire Marshal with the required fee of $50.00 made payable to "CAL FIRE". Applications must be received prior to June 15th of the current year.
Fire Engineering
Office of the State Fire Marshal
PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
94244-2460
(916) 568-2948
LICENSEE INFORMATION
Name (Last, First): Deeth, Terese Phone Number.
Mailing Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 555 N. Gilbert St., Fullerton, CA, 92833 Local Contact Person and Phone Number (if different from Licensee above): STEVE BENNETT, (714) 738-1002
STAND INFORMATION
Group Name: TONY OJEDA #2 - CSR9043
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 678 W HOBSON WAY, BLYTHE CA, 92225 County of Stand Location: Riverside
WHOLE SALE FIREWORK VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS-WEST License No.: W-1081 Contact Name: Deeth, Terese Phone Number: 7147381002
FIRE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CAL Fire Validation No. 3901
Fire Department: Blythe Fire Dept.
Valid Through
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 201N. Commerical, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 06/28/2023-07/06/2023 -25
03/03/2023
Signature of Fireworks Program Coordinator Signature of Licensee Date -NOTICE-
COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTED AT STAND WITH A COPY OF THE LOCAL PERMIT A validated license has been issued to the organization shown above for the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks at the location indicated. After a permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction this license allows the sale of only classified "Safe and Sane" fireworks at the approved location from NOON, June 28th to NOON, July 6th, of the year indicated. NOTE: Retail licensees are required to be atleast 21 years of age, employees of fireworks stand must be at least 18 and fireworks may not be sold to anyone under age of 16 For CAL FIRE DAO Use Only: Index-5942, PCA-59420, Source Code- 4129400 -75-
DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
11/1/2023 11/1/2022
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERS), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).
CONTACT
PRODUCER Lockton Companies NAME:
PHONE FAX
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite #250 (A/C (A/C, No):
No, Ext):
Atlanta GA 30305
ADDRESS:
(404) 460-3600 INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE
-NAIC#
INSURER A : Everest Indemnity Insurance Company 10851
INSURED American Promotional Events, Inc. INSURER B : Arch Specialty Insurance Company 21199 1359665 DBA TNT Fireworks, Inc. INSURER C: Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Ins Co 20044 555 North Gilbert Avenue INSURER D:
Fullerton CA 92833 INSURER E:
CSR9043 INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 12229711 REVISION NUMBER: XXXXXXX
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD ELUSION A CONTON OF SUCH ONCE THE HOW A IN BE RULE BE A CAN HERE SUET THE IS.
TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD. WYR POLICY NUMBER LIMITS
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y N S18GL0024222! 11/1/2022 11/1/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
A X DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 500,000
MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRO- PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG _ $ 2,000,000
- POLICY L JECT X_ LOC
OTHER: COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NOT APPLICABLE (Ea accident) $ XXXXXXX ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ XXXXXXX
OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ XXXXXXX
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE
HIRED (Per accident S XXXXXXX
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY
$ XXXXXXX
B X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR N UXP0056189-09 11/1/2022 11/1/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 5.000,000
DED RETENTIONS s XXXXXXX
OTH.
WORKERS COMPENSATION N AMWC348084 11/1/2022 11/1/2023 X STATUTE ER
C AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY YIN
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/A
(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTIN OF OPERATIONS belove E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 Sional insured. Propens located a veer Vacao the CAl one entitle hay be ta man is earth general Liabily as required by wincr ontract subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusion
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
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DISPLAY THIS PERMIT CONSPICUOUSLY AT THE PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH IT IS ISSUED
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
TEMPORARY SELLER'S PERMIT
PERMIT NUMBER
206595872 - 00001 7
VICTORIA A. SANCHEZ
VICTORIA ADAME SANCHEZ EFFECTIVE DATE:
840 E HOBSONWAY June 28, 2023 thru July 4, 2023
BLYTHE CA 92225-1800
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY ALL FEDERAL AND
STATE LAWS THAT REGULATE OR CONTROL
SELING TANGE PERSON PROPERTY USES O YOU DOES THERMIT DOES NOT ALLOW LOCATION.
RECORDSETAN THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR
CDTFA-442-ST REV. 9 (2-22)
A MESSAGE TO OUR PERMIT HOLDER
As a permitee, you have certain rights and responsibilities under the Sales and Use Tax Law. For assistance, we offer the following resources:
Our website at www.cdtfa.ca.gov.
Our toll-free Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711). Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), except state holidays.
As a permittee, you are expected to maintain the normal books and records of a prudent businessperson. You are required to maintain these books and records for no less than four years, and make them available for inspection by a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) representative when requested.
You are also required to know and charge the correct sales or use tax rate, including any local and district taxes.
You must notify us if you are buying, selling, adding a location, or discontinuing your business; adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member; or when you are moving any or all of your business locations. This permit is valid only for the owner specified on the permit. A person who obtains a permit and ceases to do business, or never commenced business, shall surrender their permit by immediately notifying CDTFA in writing at this address: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Field Operations Division, P.O. Box 942879, Sacramento, CA 94279-0047. You may also surrender the permit to a CDTFA representative.
If you would like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer, or if you are unable to resolve an issue with CDTFA, please contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office for help by calling 1-888-324-2798 or by faxing 1-916-323-3319.
As authorized by law, information provided by an applicant for a permit may be disclosed to other government agencies.
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PROPERTY USE PERMISSION FORM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Permission is hereby granted to BLYTHE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GORMICTORLA SANCHEZ and AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, WEST, ING dia, TNT FIREWORKS, for the exclusive rightto use the property located at SEC WILL OWE HOBSONWAY in the City of BLYTHE fortheir 2023 Fireworks stang. en carang: e of insurance naming the undersigned as add tonally insured wit be by AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS WEST, INC. prior to the use of the a named property in the sum of $6,000,000.00
understood that the fireworks stand will be erected on on after June 16, 2023 and amoved on on before, 12, 2023 This sele will be conducted in aocoidance with all City, County and State regulations, and the proparty left clean and tres of debris.
LESSOR: JACK SHURINGA
Dete: 5 23-23
Owner
INSPECTION DATE: 6/26 TNT FIREWORKS
SALES ASSOCIATE BENNETT CITY BLYTHE
LOCATION# CSR9043 ORGANIZATION TONY OJEDA/1ST ASSEMBLY OF GOD SIZE 6 X 32 TYPE OPM BACK DOORS O A-FRAMES 1
SET-UP 6/20 DOWN 7/9 LIGHTS MCGILLS
ADDRESS SEC WILLOW ST/ W HOBSONWAY (VACANT DIRT LOT)
INTERSECTION SEC WILLOW ST/ W HOBSONWAY
THOMAS GUIDE — COUNTY RIV PAGE 5491 GRID D7
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS _LOOK FOR MARKERS- PLACE STAND 10 FT FROM SIDE.
WALK ON HOBSONWAY AND 20 FT EAST OF WILLOW. STAND FACES HOBSONWAY.
CALL TONY WITH AN ETA SO HE CAN MEET YOU TO MAKE SURE STAND IS SET IN THE CORRECT PLACE-CELL: 760-427-4991
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Victoria A. Sanchez
2665 Colorado River Road
Blythe, CA 92225
June 6, 2023
Blythe City Council Members
225 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a general breakdown of how monies were contributed into various City of Blythe organizations and businesses:
• City of Blythe: Business License, Temporary Use Permits, and City Applications- Sale & Display Fireworks • Hampton Inn & Suites
• Inland Builders Supply: Stand supplies, flags,
Smart & Final: ice and Water for customers
• Albertson's Market: Groceries, rent & miscellaneous
• Blythe Fire Department: Donation
• Blythe Youth: Donation
• Local Property Owners: Rent
• Fireworks Donations: Packages and Sparklers
• County of Riverside: City of Blythe, sales tax
Miscellaneous Local Restaurants & Eateries
• Valero Gas: Fuel (Vehicles & Equipment)
• First Assembly of God: Youth/ Kids
It is my sole intention to have the privilege to continue doing business in the city of Blythe, California and by spending within this city, I thank you and the community for this opportunity.
Thank you,
Victoria A. Sanchez
TNT Fireworks Vendor
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Spirit of Life has (43) members whose primary residency is Blythe, California or Immediate surrounding area.
I hereby certify that the above information, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true and correct.
Date Lanty. 6/6/23
Pastor Dale Lantz Date
8.38.050 (a)
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Spirit of Life's Youth Group and Children's Ministry currently has approximately (II children. The children all reside in Blythe, California or immediate surrounding area.
Date Lary. 6/6/23
Pastor Dale Lantz Date
8.38.050 (b)
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I hereby agree that all net profits received by Spirit of Life will be utilized in accordance with the specified requirements of Section 8.38.040.
Does Forty, 6/6/23
Pastor Dale Lantz Date
8.38.050 (c)
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CITY OF BLYTHE
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS • APPROVED • DENIED DATE:
SALE & DISPLAY 24411 820.00
235 North Broadway RECEIPT NUMBER RECEIPT AMOUNT
Blythe, California 92225 4|7/23
Phone: (760) 922-6161 Fax: (760) 922-4938 unthia butter
RECEPTED B' DATE
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: Victoria A. Sanchez
Name of Fraternal Organization: Spirit of Blythe Church Complete Mailing Address: 2665 Colorado River Rd Blythe, CA 92225 Contact Phone Number Email Address:
8.38.030 Licenses for sale of safe and sane fireworks. Licenses for the sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be issued only to fraternal organizations, and such fireworks shall be sold only at the outdoor sales stands, as more specifically set forth hereinafter. No more than four such licenses shall be issued and outstanding at any time. All applications for such licenses shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before June 15th of each year, containing a detailed statement of each and every kind of fireworks proposed to be sold under the license, the location of the proposed outdoor sales stand, the type of construction of the stand, the dates and hours that the applicant proposes the stand be open, the plans for staffing the stand during those days and hours, and such other information as the City Manager shall reasonably require in order to assist the City Council in evaluating the application.
LOCATION OF PROPOSED SALES AND/OR DISPLAY
840 E Hobsonway Blythe, CA 92225
UTILIZATION OF PROFITS
List those organizations and/or groups that you will be assisting with the profits with your project.
Organization: Spirit of Blythe Church - Blythe, CA 92225 Programs): Youth Ministry - Kids Church - VBS; Curriculum and community outreach Where do beneficiaries reside: Within the City of Blythe, CA Organization:
Program(s):
Where do beneficiaries reside:
8.38.040 Utilization of profits. Sales permits shall be granted only to fraternal organizations which agree that the net profit from the sales shall be utilized only for youth activities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The following specific provisions and requirements shall apply. (b) Each permit application shall contain a detailed statement of the youth activities for which the applicant proposes to use such net profits and the manner of such use.
(c) No part of the net profits shall be disbursed to government entities other that Palo Verde Unified School District or the City of Blythe.
Such disbursements shall be designated for specific programs.
8.38.050 Applications. Each permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee of ten dollars, which shall not be refundable. The application shall contain, in addition to all other information required by this chapter, the following information a) A statement of the number and residency of the members of the applicant organization, which statement shall be certified as to accurac by an officer of the applicant organization;
(b) A statement of the number of youth to be served by the applicant and the residency of such youth; (C) A statement certifying that the applicant organization agrees to all terms and conditions of the license and this chapter.
I, the applicant, hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.
So certified on this Goth _ day of June 2023. suravanch Signature
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
CAL DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE
RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
FWX-15 (REV. 12/18)
Complete and return all copies to the Office of State Fire Marshal with the required fee of $50.00 made payable to "CAL FIRE". Applications must be received prior to June 15th of the current year.
Fire Engineering
Office of the State Fire Marshal
PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
94244-2460
(916) 568-2948
LICENSEE INFORMATION
Name (Last, First): Deeth, Terese Phone Number:
Mailing Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 555 N. Gilbert St., Fullerton, CA, 92833 Local Contact Person and Phone Number (if different from Licensee above): STEVE BENNETT, (714) 738-1002
STAND INFORMATION
Group Name: TONY OJEDA #1 - XXX0840
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 840 E HOBSON WAY, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 County of Stand Location: Riverside
WHOLE SALE FIREWORK VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS-WEST License No.: W-1081 Contact Name: Deeth, Terese Phone Number: 7147381002
FIRE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CAL Fire Validation No. 3902
Fire Department: Blythe Fire Dept.
Valid Through
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 201 N. Commerical, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 06/28/2023-07/06/2023 03/03/2023
Signature of Fireworks Program Coordinator Signature of Licensee Date -NOTICE-
COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTED AT STAND WITH A COPY OF THE LOCAL PERMIT A validated license has been issued to the organization shown above for the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks at the location indicated. After a permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction this license allows the sale of only classified "Safe and Sane" fireworks at the approved location from NOON, June 28th to NOON, July 6th, of the year indicated. NOTE: Retail licensees are required to be atleast 21 years of age, employees of fireworks stand must be at least 18 and fireworks may not be sold to anyone under age of 16 For CAL FIRE DAO Use Only: Index-5942, PCA-59420, Source Code- 4129400 -85-
ACORD® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
11/1/2022
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERS), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).
PRODUCER Lockton Companies
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite #250
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURER A : Everest Indemnity Insurance Company 10851
INSURED American Promotional Events, Inc. INSURER B: Arch Specialty Insurance Company 21199 1359665 DBA TNT Fireworks, Inc. INSURER c: Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Ins Co 20044 555 North Gilbert Avenue INSURER D:
Fullerton CA 92833
INSURER E:
XXX0840 INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 14071987 REVISION NUMBER: XXXXXXX
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF 'OLICY EX
TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER M/DD/YYYY/MM/DD/YYY LIMITS LTR
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY N SI8GL00242221 11/1/2022 11/1/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 1 X DAMAGE TO RENTED
/ CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 500,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY !. [X LoC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
OTHER:
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NOT APPLICABLE COMBINED SINGLE LIMI Ea acciden $ XXXXXXX
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) 5 XXXXXXX
OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ XXXXXXX
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
HIRED NON-OWNED ROPERTY DAMAC $ XXXXXXX
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY Per acciden
5 XXXXXXX
UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR N 1 UXP0056189-09 11/1/2022 11/1/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000
DED RETENTIONS s XXXXXXX
WORKERS COMPENSATION N AMWC348084 11/1/2022 11/1/2023 X STATUTE
AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY Y/N
OFFICER MEMBER EAT EXECUTNE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 N/NIA
(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 DES ITION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 ESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space is requirec olicy te ma, condions, and excistay Blyhe, CA (XXXO340) Cerificate holder is an additional insured on the General liabiliy as required by written contract subjec 14
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 14071987 NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
Tony Ojeda #1 and the City of Blythe and County
dix 1.
Blythe CA 92226
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•
DISPLAY THIS PERMIT CONSPICUOUSLY AT THE PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH IT IS ISSUED
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
TEMPORARY SELLER'S PERMIT
PERMIT NUMBER
206595872 - 00001 7
VICTORIA A. SANCHEZ
VICTORIA ADAME SANCHEZ EFFECTIVE DATE:
840 E HOBSONWAY June 28, 2023 thru July 4, 2023
BLYTHE CA 92225-1800
L
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY ALL FEDERAL AND
S HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS O STATE LAWS THAT REGULATE OR CONTROL
CAN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ABOVE YOU TO DOES THIS PERMIT DOES NOT ALLOW
REEOFDSETAIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR
THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR THE PERIODS SHOWN AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
CDTFA-442-ST REV. 9(2-22)
A MESSAGE TO OUR PERMIT HOLDER
As a permitee, you have certain rights and responsibilities under the Sales and Use Tax Law. For assistance, we offer the following resources:
Our website at www.cdtfa.ca.gov.
Our toll-free Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711). Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), except state holidays.
As a permittee, you are expected to maintain the normal books and records of a prudent businessperson. You are required to maintain these books and records for no less than four years, and make them available for inspection by a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) representative when requested.
You are also required to know and charge the correct sales or use tax rate, including any local and district taxes.
You must notify us if you are buying, selling, adding a location, or discontinuing your business; adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member; or when you are moving any or all of your business locations. This permit is valid only for the owner specified on the permit. A person who obtains a permit and ceases to do business, or never commenced business, shall surrender their permit by immediately notifying CDTFA in writing at this address: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Field Operations Division, P.O. Box 942879, Sacramento, CA 94279-0047. You may also surrender the permit to a CDTFA representative.
If you would like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer, or if you are unable to resolve an issue with CDTFA, please contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office for help by calling 1-888-324-2798 or by faxing 1-916-323-3319.
As authorized by law, information provided by an applicant for a permit may be disclosed to other government agencies.
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FEBRUARY 9, 2023
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Subject to the terms of that certain Master Fireworks Agreement dated March 8, 2019, as amended to date (collectively, the "Agreement") by and between Albertsons Companies Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Grantor"), on behalf of itself and each of its subsidiaries, and American Promotional Events, Inc. - East, an Alabama corporation, -American Promotional Events, Inc: = Northwest, a Washington corporation, and American Promotional Events, Inc. - West, a California corporation, each doing business as TNT Fireworks (collectively, "TNT"), permission is hereby granted by Grantor to TNT or their authonzed agent, for the exclusive right to enter upon a portion of the parking lot of Grantor's store identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Store") for the sole purpose of selling fireworks on or around the 4* of July holiday event.
Dates of Sale for the Store is June 15,2023 through July 10, 2023.
Please contact Kathy Vilendrer at Kathy. [email protected] with any questions.
All business will be conducted in accordance with all City, County, and State regulations.
Sincerely,
Albertsons Companies Inc.
Brent mys
Authorized Signaton
STATE OF IDAHO
)ss.
County of Ada
ath _ day of February _ in the year 2023, before me, a
On this
Notary Public in and for the State of Idaho, personally appeared Brew Tingey knowr or identified to me to be the Authorized Signatory of Albertsons Companies Inc., the company that executed the instrument or the person who executed the instrument on behalf of said company, and acknowledged to me that such company executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written
[SEAL] Brent
NOTARY PUBLIC for Idaho
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Residing at Meridian, Idaho
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Legacy New
TNT Loc i Store Store
3587AS 6587 3587 ACI Real Estate SPE 152, LLC Albertsons 840 East Hobson Way Blythe INSPECTION DATE: 6/26 TNT FIREWORKS
SALES ASSOCIATE BENNETT CITY BLYTHE
LOCATION# XXX0840 ORGANIZATION TONY OJEDA #1
SIZE 6 X 32 TYPE OPM BACK DOORS O A-FRAMES 1
SET-UP 6/20 DOWN 719 LIGHTS OPM-
ADDRESS 840 EAST HOBSON WAY
INTERSECTION SEC HOBSON WAY & S C AND D BLVD (N 7TH STREET)
THOMAS GUIDE - COUNTY RIV PAGE GRID
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS_FACE STAND TOWARDS STORES-SET THE BACK OF
THE STAND TO THE PARKING BLOCKS-TOWARD THE PLANTER
N Amer cas Best E HOBSON WAY
Shots Rib Cab
5 Fish Haven:
Stephen
Aurelie, Pharr
STAND
Khan
Albertsons.
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Victoria A. Sanchez
2665 Colorado River Road
Blythe, CA 92225
June 6, 2023
Blythe City Council Members
225 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a general breakdown of how monies were contributed into various City of Blythe organizations and businesses:
• City of Blythe: Business License, Temporary Use Permits, and City Applications- Sale & Display Fireworks • Hampton Inn & Suites
• Inland Builders Supply: Stand supplies, flags,
• Smart & Final: Ice and Water for customers
• Albertson's Market: Groceries, rent & miscellaneous
• Blythe Fire Department: Donation
• Blythe Youth: Donation
• Local Property Owners: Rent
• Fireworks Donations: Packages and Sparklers
• County of Riverside: City of Blythe, sales tax
• Miscellaneous Local Restaurants & Eateries
• Valero Gas: Fuel (Vehicles & Equipment)
• First Assembly of God: Youth/ Kids
It is my sole intention to have the privilege to continue doing business in the city of Blythe, California and by spending within this city, I thank you and the community for this opportunity.
Thank you,
Vicior Wanchm
Victoria A. Sanchez
TNT Fireworks Vendor
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Spirit of Life has (43) members whose primary residency is Blythe, California or immediate surrounding area.
I hereby certify that the above information, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true and correct.
Date Long _6/6/23
-
Pastor Dale Lantz Date
8.38.050 (a)
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Spirit of Life's Youth Group and Children's Ministry currently has approximately (II ) children. The children all reside in Blythe, California or immediate surrounding area.
Date Lany -6/6/23
Pastor Dale Lantz Date
8.38.050 (b)
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I hereby agree that all net profits received by Spirit of Life will be utilized in accordance with the specified requirements of Section 8.38.040.
Dace Forty, _6|6/23
Pastor Dale Lantz Date
8.38.050 (c)
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, City Treasurer
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, City Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt fiscal year 2023-2024 Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
STAFF REPORT: Government Code Section 53646 requires that an entity's investment policy be reviewed by the legislative body on an annual basis. State law requires a quarterly or monthly report to the City Council on the City's investment portfolio. The policy as presented requires the investment report to be presented to the City Council quarterly and conforms to the restrictions and guidelines of the Government Code.
Currently the City of Blythe's cash in excess of current operating requirements has been invested with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF offers the City both safety and liquidity, which are objective A and B of the investment Policy.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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Attachment A
CITY OF BLYTHE
INVESTMENT POLICY
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The purpose of this policy statement is to identify and document various policies and procedures that enhance opportunities for a prudent and systematic investment policy and to organize and formalize investment-related activities. Related activities which comprise good cash management nclude accurate cash projections,
In concert with these
requirements are the many facets of an appropriate and secure short-term investment program.
It is intended that this policy cover all funds and investment activities under the direct authority of the City of Blythe pursuant to Government Code Section 53601.
Objectives:
A. Safety: It is the primary duty of and the responsibility of the city treasurer to protect, preserve and maintain cash and investments placed in his/her trust on behalf of the citizens of the community.
B. Liquidity: An adequate percentage of the portfolio should be maintained in liquid short- term securities which can be converted to cash if necessary to meet disbursement requirements. Since all cash requirements cannot be anticipated, investments in securities with active secondary or resale markets is highly recommended. Emphasis should be on marketable securities with low sensitivity to market risk.
C. Yield: Yield should become a consideration only after the basic requirements of safety and liquidity have been met.
D. Market-Average Rate of Return: The investment portfolio shall be designed to attain a narket-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking int iccount the City's risk constraints, the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio, and Stat and local laws, ordinances or resolutions that restrict investments.
E. Diversification: The investment portfolio will be diversified to avoid incurring unreasonable and avoidable risks regarding specific security types or individual financial institutions.
F. Prich obligates a fiduciary do insure thingstment shaled the prude raise o that degree of judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation but for investment considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived."
G. Public Trust: All participants in the investment process shall act as custodians of the public trust. Investment officials shall recognize that the investment portfolio is subject to public review and evaluation. The overall program shall be designed and managed with a degree of professionalism that is worthy of the public trust. In a diversified portfolio it nust be recognized that occasional measured losses are inevitable, and must be considered within the context of the overall portfolio's investment return, provided that adequate diversification has been implemented.
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Attachment A
The City Manager shall be charged with overall management of the investment program, the Director of Finance shall be delegated responsibility for the day-to-day investment activities.
The City Council advocates an active investment posture depending on the expertise of staff, size of the investment portfolio and the cost/benefit ratio.
Government Code Section 53601 lists, subject to restrictions, those investments local agencies may legally purchase:
a. Bonds issued by the local agency.
b. United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills or certificates of indebtedness, of those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.
Registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds of this state. d. Registered treasury notes or bonds of any of the other states in addition to California.
e. Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness of any local agency within this state.
f. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government- sponsored enterprises.
g. Bankers' acceptances otherwise known as bills of exchange or time drafts that are drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank.
h. Commercial paper of "prime" quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a nationally recognized statistical-rating organization. The entity that issues the commercial paper shall meet certain restrictions as defined in Government Code Section 53601 (h)(1) and (2). i. Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association or a federal association, a state or federal credit union, or by a federally licensed or state-licensed branch of a foreign bank. Investment shall meet certain restrictions as defined in Government Code Section 53601 (i). j- Investments in repurchase agreements or reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements of any securities authorized by Government Code Section 53601 (j)(1) through (5) and only if prior approval is received by the City Council.
k. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and County Pooled Investment Funds.
I. Mutual Funds and Money Markey Mutual Funds as authorized by Government Code Section 53601.
The listed investment instruments are relatively short term and liquid. The government code authorizes several other types of instruments which are longer term and not suited to City of Blythe investment program at this time.
A system of internal controls is in place which is designed to prevent losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee error, misrepresentation of third parties, unanticipated changes in include control
transactions, minimizing the number of authorized Investment Officials, documentation of transactions and strategies, and code of ethics standards. -97-
Attachment A
In selecting financial institutions for the deposit or investment of the public's funds, the Director of Finance shall consider the creditworthiness of institutions. The Director of Finance shall continue to monitor financial institutions' credit characteristics throughout the period in which the City's funds are deposited and invested.
The City of Blythe recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, market price changes or various technical complications
liversification is employed as a way to control risk. Investment managers are expected to display prudence in the selection of securities, as a way to minimize default risk. No individual investment transaction shall be undertaken which jeopardizes the total capital position of the overall portfolio. The Director of Finance shall periodically establish guidelines and strategies to control risks of default, market price changes and liquidity.
In addition to these general policy considerations, the following specific policies will be strictly observed.
A. All transactions will be executed on a delivery versus payment basis.
B. A competitive bid process, when practical, will be used to place all investment purchases.
All investment transactions will meet the collateralization and safekeeping requirements of Government Code Sections 53652, 53656 and 53658.
Reporting: In accordance with California Government Code Section 53646(b)(1), the Director of Finance will submit to each member of the City Council a quarterly investment report.
The report shall include a complete description of the portfolio, the type of investments, the issuers, maturity dates par values and the current market values of each component of the portfolio, including funds managed for the City of Blythe by third party contracted managers. The report shall also include the source of the portfolio valuation. As specified in Government Code Section 53646(e) if all funds are placed in LAIF, FDIC-insured accounts and/or in a county investment pool, the foregoing reports elements may be replaced by copies of the latest statements from institutions. The report must also include a certification that (1) all investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy and, (2) the City of Blythe will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months as required by Government Code Sections 53646 (2) and (3) respectively. The Director of Finance shall maintain a complete and timely record of all investment transactions.
The City of Blythe Investment Policy will be reviewed by the Director of Finance, updated as needed, and submitted to the City Council annually.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Funding Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-009 authorizing entering into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board ("SWRCB") and authorizing and designating a representative for the Mesa Ranch Water Storage Tank Replacement Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Grant funding from the state in the amount of $500,000.
BACKGROUND: The State Water Resources Control Board (the"Board") is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and restoring the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of public health and environment. Through its Division of Drinking Water, the Board has primary authority to enforce federal and state drinking water statues and is responsible for the regulatory oversight of over 7,000 public water systems. The Board's Division of Financial Assistance provides funding opportunities for drinking water infrastructure, some of which are targeted at helping smaller disadvantaged public water systems. In 2019, Senate Bill 200 established the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund ("SADW"), a part of the larger Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program ("SAFER") to address funding gaps and provide solutions to water systems, especially those serving disadvantaged communities. Up to $130 million per year will be available from the SADW Fund for a period of ten years for local assistance and state operations.
STAFF REPORT: The City owns and operates three water systems that supply potable water to the residence of Blythe. Mesa Ranch Water System is one of these systems, which consists of 2 wells that pump water through a treatment process and into individual storage tanks to supply the community college and residence within the city limits on the mesa in the general area of the golf course. The water storage tank referenced as "College Tank" has been leaking for some time. Although multiple attempts have been made to patch and repair the tank, due to the age and condition of the tank, the tank continues to fail and the leak aggressively progresses. The City's limited cash reserves within the water fund have been a factor in the City's inability to address the tank sooner. In addition, the tank has been identified by the state as needing to be replaced.
In April of 2022, Staff submitted application for Urgent Drinking Water Needs Funding to the Division of Drinking Water in the amount of $500,000, the maximum allowed under the application. In March of 2023, Staff received notice that the funding was approved in the amount requested under the SAFER Program to address the City's urgent needs to replace the tank and provide safe drinking water as quickly as possible. -99-
In the coming months the City will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the state City Council's behalf. Funding agreement will be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to execution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-009 Authorizing Entering into a Funding Agreement with the SWRCB and Designating Representative
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND AUTHORIZING AND
DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE MESA
RANCH • WATER STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has submitted an application to the State Water Resources Control Board for funding for the City of Blythe Mesa Ranch Water Storage Tank Replacement Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, prior to the State Water Resources Control Board's executing a funding agreement, the City Council of the City of Blythe is required to adopt a resolution authorizing an agent, or representative, to sign the funding agreement, amendments, and requests for disbursement on behalf of the City of Blythe, and to carry out other necessary Project-related activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Blythe is hereby authorized to carry out the Project, enter into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, and accept and expend State funds for the Project.
SECTION 2. The Interim City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and designated to sign, for and on behalf of the City of Blythe, the funding agreement for the Project and any amendments thereto.
SECTION 3. The Interim City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and designated to represent the City of Blythe in carrying out the City Blythe's responsibilities under the funding agreement, including certifying invoices and disbursement requests for Project costs on behalf of the City of Blythe and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
SECTION 4. Any and all actions, whether previously or subsequently taken by the City of Blythe, which are consistent with the intent and purposes of this Resolution, shall be, and hereby are, in all respects, ratified, approved and confirmed.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2023 by the following vote:
Resolution No. 2023-009
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2023-009
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-010 establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact.
BACKGROUND: Each year governmental entities in California must adopt a resolution establishing the dollar amount which the entity may expend from collection of all taxes to fund services to its residents; this dollar amount is the "Appropriations Limit" also referred to as the GANN Limit. It may increase each year "by a factor comprised of the change in population combined with the change in California per capita personal income or the change in the local assessment roll due to local non-residential construction." STAFF REPORT: The California State Department of Finance has provided the City with the change in California's per capita personal income price factor and the City's population percentage change. With this information, staff has calculated the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2023-2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-010 - Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024
2. Exhibit A - Appropriations Limit Calculation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 -103-
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the people at a special statewide election held on November 6, 1979 and amended in June, 1990 by the people of the State of California (Proposition 111), provides that the total annual appropriations subject to limitations of each local government shall not exceed the appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Article; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XIII B at a regularly scheduled meeting or a noticed special meeting and that fifteen days prior to such meeting, documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be available to the public; and WHEREAS, Proposition 111 as approved by the voters of the State of California, requires a recorded vote of the City Council regarding which of the annual adjustment factors have been selected each year; and
WHEREAS, Section 7902(b) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction for the 2023-2024 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe wishes to establish the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the City of Blythe, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blythe, California, as follows:
Section 1: That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Blythe for fiscal year 2023-2024 was available to the public in the Finance Department of said City at least fifteen days prior to this date.
Section 2: That the growth in California Per Capita Income and City Population were selected for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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Section 3: That the appropriations limit for the City of Blythe as established in accordance with Section 7902(b) of the Government Code is $38,069,128.
ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk the 13"h day of June, 2023.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joey DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
City of Blythe
Appropriation Limit Computation
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Population Change: -0.43%
City
Per Capita Income Change: 4.44 %
Population Change Converted
to a Ratio 0.9957
Per Capita Income Change
Converted to a Ratio 1.0444
Calculation of Growth Factor
(0.9957 X 1.0444) 1.0399
2022-23 Appropriation Limit 36,608,451
2023-24 Appropriation Limit
(36,608,451 X 1.0399) 38,069,128
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-011 adopting Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funded project list for fiscal year 2023- 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated allocation of $460,000 in Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds.
BACKGROUND: On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1, which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes; increased diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years, to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system. SB 1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California's transportation programs. Therefore, to be eligible for RMRA funding, statue requires cities and counties to provide basic annual RMRA project reporting to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
STAFF REPORT: Staff reviewed and followed the Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads Funding Annual Reporting Guidelines to prepare the appropriate documentation required to be an eligible recipient of RMRA funding. Pursuant to the Street and Highway Code Section 2030(a), RMRA funds made available for the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program shall be prioritized for expenditures on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety projects, railroad grade separation, and complete street components.
The City has approximately $980,000 available from prior year RMRA allocations and expects to receive an estimated allocation of $460,000 for the fiscal year 2023-2024. With approximately $1,440,000 in available funds, Staff is recommending a portion of these funds to be used in fiscal year 2023-2024 for the following project:
1) Wells and Willow Street Improvements - with cost sharing by agreement with multiple local businesses.
2) 10t* Avenue from End of Road (West) to Defrain Boulevard Street Resurfacing - project joint with Riverside County Transportation with City cost estimated at $58,000. -107-
If approved Staff will submit project listing to the CTC in accordance with RMRA funding requirements for continued funding. Funding will be allocated in the 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget with anticipated project completion in fiscal year 2023-2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-011
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BLYTHE CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A
LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City of Blythe are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project's completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe, will receive an estimated $460,000 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the sixth year in which the City of Blythe is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Blythe to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community's transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Blythe maintain and rehabilitate one segment of local streets this year and will help with similar projects in the future; and WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City's streets and roads are in an at-risk condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good condition; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blythe, State of California, as follows:
The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues.
a. Project: Wells and Willow Street Improvement
Description: Street reconstruction including grinding, removal and overlay of asphalt pavement, and curb, gutter, sidewalk repairs.
Location: West Wells Street starting at South Lovenkin Blvd to South Willow Street ending at West 14t Avenue.
Estimated Useful Life: Minimum 15 years; Maximum 20 years.
Anticipated Year of Construction: 2024
b. Project: 10th Ave
Description: Street Resurfacing Project joint with Riverside County Transportation.
Location: 10th Avenue from End of Road (West) to Defrain Boulevard.
Estimated Useful Life: Minimum 15 years; Maximum 20 years.
Anticipated Year of Construction: 2023
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Blythe, County of Riverside, State of California the 13"h day of June 2023.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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PUBLIC
HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing(s), adopt the following Resolutions:
Resolution 2023-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Resolution 2023-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2023-2024 combined annual projected assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 is $184,608.
BACKGROUND: The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, requires the City Council to conduct annual proceedings to levy annual assessments within assessment districts formed under the Act. Willdan Financial Services has prepared an engineer's report for both Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2023-2024.
The City Council previously adopted Resolution Nos. 2023-006 and 2023-008 preliminarily approving the engineer's report and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2023-2024. Both resolutions of intent set June 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., as the public hearing date for hearing protests relating to the levy.
STAFF REPORT: At the public hearing(s), the City Council must hear and consider all oral and written statements, protests, objections, or other communications made or filed with respect to the levy and collection of annual assessments relating to Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2023-2024.
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution 2023-012
B. Resolution 2023-013
C. 2023-2024 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 1 D. 2023-2024 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 2 -113-
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WITHIN THE
CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (the "District") has been of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2023-005, adopted May 9, 2023, the City Council directed Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer (the "Engineer"), to prepare and file a report regarding the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 1, 2023-2024 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report"), which is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2023-006, adopted May 9, 2023, the City Council preliminarily approved the Report, declared its intention to levy an assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and called a public hearing on the assessment for June 13, 2023 (the "Hearing"); and
WHEREAS, at the Hearing, which was noticed as required by law, all interested persons were afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard and the City Council considered all oral and written statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to complete proceedings to levy the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 assessment in connection with the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the Report as filed.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Report.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 22631 of the Act, the adoption of this Resolution shall constitute the levy of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. -114-
SECTION 4. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the entity demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.
SECTION 5. All railroad, gas, water and electric utility right-of-way or electric line right- of-way are included within the District and shall be assessed in accordance with the benefits to be received from the improvements.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is directed to file the diagram and assessment, or a certified copy thereof, with the Riverside County Auditor-Controller. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected, and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement of County taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessments.
SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is exempt from review under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that will cause a significant environmental effect) and 15301 (existing facilities), in that the levy and collection of assessments will ensure maintenance of existing improvements and will not result in any significant changes to the existing environment.
SECTION 8. A certified copy of the diagram and assessment shall be kept on file in the office of the Planning Director, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WITHIN THE
CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.) (the "Act") to fund the maintenance and servicing of certain public landscaping, the operation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, and the maintenance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2023-007, adopted May 9, 2023, the City Council directed Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer (the "Engineer"), to prepare and file a report regarding the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 2, 2023-2024 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report"), which is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. 2023-008, adopted May 9, 2023, the City Council preliminarily approved the Report, declared its intention to levy an assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and called a public hearing on the assessment for June 13, 2023 (the "Hearing"); and
WHEREAS, at the Hearing, which was noticed as required by law, all interested persons were afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard and the City Council considered all oral and written statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to complete proceedings to levy the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 assessment in connection with the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the Report as filed.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Report.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 22631 of the Act, the adoption of this Resolution shall constitute the levy of the assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. -116-
SECTION 4. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the entity demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.
SECTION 5. All railroad, gas, water and electric utility right-of-way or electric line right- of-way are included within the District and shall be assessed in accordance with the benefits to be received from the improvements.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is directed to file the diagram and assessment, or a certified copy thereof, with the Riverside County Auditor-Controller. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected, and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement of County taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessments.
SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is exempt from review under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that will cause a significant environmental effect) and 15301 (existing facilities), in that the levy and collection of assessments will ensure maintenance of existing improvements and will not result in any significant changes to the existing environment.
SECTION 8. A certified copy of the diagram and assessment shall be kept on file in the office of the Planning Director, with a duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Attachment C
THE CITY OFA
Blythe
CALIFORNIA
FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 1
2023/2024 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 9, 2023
Public Hearing: June 13, 2023
82°
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula. California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com
W WILLDAN
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Attachment C
ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Lighting District No. 1
City of Blythe
Riverside County, State of California
This Report describes the District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention Reference is hereby made to the Riverside County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this 24th day of May , 2023.
Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
By: Slacke
Stacee Reynolds, Principal Consultant
District Administration Services
TRONE PETER
By:_ * *
Tyrone Peter CIVIL ENGINEER
PE # C 81888 STATE OF CALF ORAN
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Attachment C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 2
I. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 3
III. IMPROVEMENTS 3
A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
STREET LIGHTS
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 5
A. ZONES
B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
c. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
V. DISTRICT BUDGET 11
VI. ASSESSMENT ROLLS 15
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1. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of Blythe, this report is prepared , Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting
This report presents the engineering analysis for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for the Distit Known as: City of Bythe Lighting Distict No. 1 (Hereinater referred to as The District, by special benefit assessments, provide funding for the maintenance of landscaped areas owned by the City of Blythe, for the operation of streetlights owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company, for the operation and maintenance of traffic signals and for the operation and maintenance of appurtenant facilities; all of which are located in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of ways in the City of Blythe.
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
Section 22573 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. The section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.
The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000)) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California]."
The 1972 Act also provides for the classification of various areas within an assessment district into different zones were,
"by reason of variations in the nature, location and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements. A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements." 2023/2024 Lighting District No. 1 Page 1
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An assessment district may consist of contiguous or non-contiguous areas. As the assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are considered a special benefit assessment, not a tax, and therefore, are not governed by Article XIlIA of the California Constitution. Properties owned by public agencies, such as a city, county, state or the federal government must be assessed by law unless it can be demonstrated that they receive no special benefit.
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to the District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.
Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
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• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
II. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The existing boundary of the District are completely within the City limits of the City of Blythe and is shown on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference). The boundary excludes the City's sewage treatment plant and the Chuckwalla/Ironwood Prison property, which are non- contiguous to the remainder of the City. All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Riverside County Assessor's office for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. New development projects within the boundary of the District have been, and will continue to be, annexed into Lighting District No. 2 (LD2) since LD2 was formed in 1997. When such an annexation into LD2 is approved, the lots and parcels of land within the annexation are removed from, and become "not a part" of, the District.
III. IMPROVEMENTS
The facilities and items of servicing and maintenance included within the District are as follows:
A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
A map showing the location of all landscaping zones within the District, are on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "B". There are six areas in which landscaping, ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities will be maintained and serviced during Fiscal Year 2023/2024; designated as Zones C through H, respectively.
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operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including but not limited to:
1. Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
2. Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
3. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.
4. The cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
B. STREET LIGHTS
A map showing the location of all streetlights to be maintained and serviced by the District are on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "C".
There are currently seven traffic signals operating with the City.
Servicing means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for public street lighting and appurtenant facilities, including traffic signals.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of a component of the street lighting system, including traffic signals and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.
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IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within the District in accordance with this report is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the amount among the assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements, namely the maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, lighting and appurtenant facilities within the District. The maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, lighting and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of-way in the City of Blythe provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to enhance their value. Landscaping within the District enhances the aesthetic appeal of parcels within the landscaping zones. In addition, landscaping and ornamental structures improve erosion resistance and dust control.
The streets within the District provide access to the lots or parcels assessed.
Streetlights improve ingress and egress from such lots or parcels by illuminating access after sunset. Such streetlights, by so improving ingress and egress, improve the security of such lots or parcels by improving the nighttime visibility of such lots or parcels and improve the access of emergency vehicles thereto and in the case of commercial lots or parcels, facilitate the opening and operation of business uses after sunset.
The primary benefits of landscaping are as set forth below:
1. Improved aesthetic appeal of nearby parcels.
2. Improved erosion resistance.
3. Improved dust control.
4. Enhancement of the value of property which results from the foregoing benefits. below:
1. Improvement to traffic circulation and reduction in nighttime accidents and attendant human misery and decrease in personal property loss.
2. Less vulnerability to criminal assault at night.
3. Promotion of business during nighttime hours.
4. Improved ingress and egress to lots and parcels.
5. Reduction in vandalism and other criminal acts resulting in damage to improvements.
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A. ZONES
The 1972 Act provides for areas within a district to be classified into different zones. Lighting District No. 1 is divided into eight (8) benefit zones. These zones are labeled A through H, inclusive. The zones and the number of parcels within each zone are described as follows;
Zone A - All parcels receiving street lighting benefits, including exempt parcels which are not assessed, within the District except for Zone B parcels.
Zone B - Zone B is comprised of the following areas that remain largely undeveloped and in which there are no streetlights in public rights-of-way, or which have streetlights whose maintenance and operation is funded by assessments in Lighting District No. 2:
1. The area generally bounded by Hobsonway on the north, the east-west property line immediately south to and adjacent to 1-10 on the south, De Frain Boulevard on the west, and on the east by various property lines lying between Carlton Street and the southerly prolongation of Ehlers Boulevard.
2. The area is generally south of Hobsonway and east of the southerly prolongation of Agate Drive.
3. A portion of City of Blythe Annexation No. 37.
4. A portion of City of Blythe Annexation No. 40.
5. City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 29, 35, 44, 45, and 46 except for that area within Annexation No. 45 that is generally south of lOth Avenue and east of Lovekin Boulevard that has streetlights installed by the City of Blythe; said area being more specifically identified by the following Assessor Parcel Numbers:
839-021-002 through 839-021-004 inclusive; 839-021-006 through 839- 021-015 inclusive; 839-021-018; 839-021-025; 839-022-002; 839-023-001 through 839-023-004 inclusive; 839-024-001; 839-032-001 through 839- 032-007 inclusive; 839-033-001 through 839-033-013 inclusive; 839-033- 016; 839-033-017; 839-033-019; 839-033-020; 839-033-026; and 839- 034-001 through 839-034-003 inclusive.
Zone C - Zone C is comprised of the following parcels within the River Valley tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. Those parcels designated by APN's 854-121-008 through 854-121-021 excluding 854-121-015; 854-121-025; 854-121-030 through 854-121-039 inclusive; 854-122-001 through 854-122-014 inclusive; and 854-123-001 through 854-123-013 inclusive.
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landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 842- 161-001 through 842-161-010 inclusive; 842-161-013 through 842-161-022 inclusive; 842-161-043 through 842-161-050 inclusive; 842-162-001 through 842- 162-012 inclusive; and 842-163-001 through 842-163-033 inclusive.
Zone E - Zone E is comprised of parcels within the Briarbrook tract that have received condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 842- 171-002 through 842-171-033 inclusive; 842-171-035; 842-171-037; 842-172- 001 through 842-172-020 inclusive; 842-191-001 through 842-191-023 inclusive; and 842-192-001 through 842-192-017 inclusive.
Zone F - Zone F is comprised of parcels within the Desert Horizons tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 851- 151-001 through 851-151-019 inclusive; 851-152-001 through 851-152-032 inclusive; and 851-153-001 through 851-153-018 inclusive.
Zone G - Zone G is comprised of parcels within the Sonora tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way.
The parcels designated by APN's 842-141-001 through 842-141-011 (inclusive) excluding 842-141-004 and 842-141-007; 842-141-014 through 842-141-022 inclusive; 842-141-031; 842-141-032; 842-142-001 through 842-142-016 inclusive; 842-143-001 through 842-143-007 inclusive; 842-144-001 through 842- 144-024 inclusive; 842-150-001 through 842-150-009 inclusive; 842-150-019 through 842-150-040 inclusive; and 842-060-034 (38 homes are planned on the parcel designated by 842-060-034) which currently exists in FY 2023/2024.
Zone H - Zone H is comprised of parcels within the Vista Sunrise tract that have a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 869- 371-001 through 869-371-009 inclusive; 869-371-011; 869-371-013 through 869- 371-031 inclusive; 869-372-001 through 869-372-007 inclusive; 869-372-009; 869-372-011 through 869-372-015 inclusive; 869-372-017; 869-373-001 through 869-373-010 inclusive; 869-374-001 through 869-374-010 inclusive; and 869- 431-005 through 869-431-010 inclusive.
The boundaries of Zones A through H are further described on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk as Exhibit "A").
Zones C through H inclusive overlap Zones A and B, and the landscape maintenance assessment will be in addition to any public street lighting assessment.
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B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
The formula used to calculate the amount spread to the parcels within the District for street lighting starts with the basic assessment unit. The basic assessment unit (AU) is given a value of one (1) for a single-family residential parcel in Zone A. From this base, the remaining parcels are related according to their equivalent benefit within the District. Zone B parcels are not assessed for streetlights. Zones C through H, inclusive, utilize the same formula for landscape maintenance as does Zone A for street lighting. The assignment of assessment units is shown in the table below.
Assessment Unit Chart
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1 1.00 Parcel
Apartments (1)
1 thru 4 DU 2,3,4 1.00 DU
5 thru 20 DU 5 0.75 DU
21 thru 50 DU 5 0:67 DU
51 thịu 100 DU 5 0.50 DU
101 DU of more 5 0.40 DU
Commercial (Non-Vacant) 2) 10 6.00 Acre
Exempt Parcels (3) 20 0.00 Parcel
Vacant (Any Land Use) (*) 22 0.50 Parcel
Public Utilities: (5) 30 6,00 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (0) 40 1:00 Parcel
Railroad Property 50 3.00 Acre
Agricultural Uses (8) 60 0.25 Acre
Zone B (Not assessed for street lighting) 99 0.00 Parcel Notes:
(1) DU = Dwelling Unit. The assessment formula for apartment complexes is additive. Apartment units are assessed on a decreasing scale as the number of units increase because such units generally have a greater density per parcel than SFR's, are often located on upper stories, may be located a great distance from public rights-of-way, and generally are smaller units (in terms of floor area than SFR's. 2) Commercial parcels are assessed at a rate of six (6) units per acre. This is based on the basic assessment unit compared to an average 65-foot by 100-foot residential parcel. Since there are 6.7 such parcels per acre, the number of assessment units was rounded down to six (6) per acre and (3) Parcels receiving no special benefit from the district such as letter lots, open space, streets, etc. are exempt.
(4) Vacant parcels are assessed 0.5 AU per parcel for street lighting and landscaping (if the parcel is within a landscaping zone). Said vacant parcels receive a benefit from streetlights which tends to reduce vandalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed. Those vacant parcels that are assessed for landscaping receive a benefit that tends to enhance the value of the property. (5) Public utility parcels are assessed in the same manner as commercial properties. 2023/2024 Lighting District No. 1 Page 8
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(6) Churches and fraternal organizations are assessed at one (I) AU per parcel because they generally have less intensive usage of the land than other non-residential uses, such as commercial parcels, and therefore benefit less from the improvements.
(7) Railroad property parcels are assessed at one-half of the amount applied to commercial properties or public utilities because their parcels are railroad track rights-of-way which receive a safety benefit due to grade crossing lighting, but whose improvements are less susceptible to vandalism than commercial property improvements.
Agriculture parcels can have different types of use. Agricultural property with no residence is assessed
0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of 0.5 AU per parcel (similar to other vacant property). Agricultural parcels with residences are assessed 0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of one (I) AU per residence per parcel (similar to other residential parceis). Agricultural uses that do not include buildings or animals are assessed as vacant land.
Assessment Examples
Lighting
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within the District for street lighting is 4,895.75. The dollars generated per AU in Zone A are:
$104,573.22/ 4,895.75 AU= $21.36/ AU
A. Commercial property on a 0.75-acre parcel.
Assessment Unit Chart shows commercial property is assessed at a rate of six (6) AU per acre.
Formula:
0.75 acres x 6 AU / acre = 4.5 AU
The Fiscal Year 2023/2024 assessment for this commercial parcel is:
4.5 AU x $21.36/ AU = $96.12
Landscaping
The number of assessment units (AU) generated in Zone C for landscape maintenance is 50.50. The dollars generated per AU in Zone C are:
$3,559.75 / 50.50 AU = $70.49 / AU
A. Single-family residence in Zone C.
Assessment Unit Chart shows single-family residence is assigned one (1).
AU per parcel.
The FY 2023/2024 assessment for a single-family residence is:
1 AU × $70.49 / AU = $70.49
Assessments in Zones D through H are determined in the same manner as assessments in Zone C as shown in the above example.
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C. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
A summary of the number of parcels for each land use within the City of Blythe for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 is presented below.
Lighting District No. 1
Number of Active
Land Use Code Land Use
Parcels
1 Single Family Residence 2,236
2 Apartments Duplex 124,
3 Apartments -Triplex 17
4 Apartments-Fourplex 15
5 Apartments -5 Units or More 51
10 Commercial (Non-Vacant) 298฿
20 Exempt Parcels 175
22 Vacant (Any Land Use)
30 Public Utilities
40 Churches, Fraternal Organizations
50 Railroad Property
60 Agricultural Uses
99 Zone B (Nat Assessed for Street Lighting) 435-
TOTAL 3,878
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V. DISTRICT BUDGET
The estimated cost requirements for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, for the improvements described in Section III of this report, are summarized in following tables. Estimated direct costs and incidental costs to be funded by the District are shown for each benefit zone.
Notes:
1. Zone B is undeveloped area with no streetlights and therefore no assessments.
2. Incidental Costs are prorated among the zones of benefit in proportion to their respective servicing and maintenance costs.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
COST ESTIMATE
Zone A Zone B
Street Undeveloped TOTAL LIGHTING
COST ITEMS
Lighting (Not Assessed)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A. Street Lighting 582,322.36 $82,322.36
Zone B Undeveloped $0.00 0:00
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley
Zone D Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village
Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook
Zone Fi Landscape Mainterance - Desert Horizon
Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora
Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $82,322.36 $0.00 $82,322.36 Rate per AU $16.82 $0.00
INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration: $13,833.57 $0.00 $13,833.57
Consultant Services 7,188.00 :0.00 7,188.00
Riverside County Administration 1,229.28 0.00 1,229 28
Subtotal - Incidental Costs, $22,250.86 $0.00 $22,250.86 Rate per AU $4.54 $0.00
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0:00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Subtotal - Contributions: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2023/2024 $104,573.22 $0.00 $104,673.22 Number of Assessment Units 4,895.75 0.00 4,895.75
Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024) $21.36 $0.00
Max Rate per AU (FISCAL, YEAR 2023/2024) $21.36 $0.00
Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2023/2024 Lighting District No. 1 Page 12
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
COST ESTIMATE
SPECIAL BENEFIT ZONES
TOTAL
COST ITEMS LANDSCAPE
Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting
Zone B Undeveloped
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley $2,806.93 $2,806,93 Zone D Landscape Malntenance - Oasis Village $2,468.26 2,468.26 Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook $4,465.04 4,486.04 Zone F Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon $2,644.21 2,544.21 Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora $6,070.72 - 6,070.72 Zone H Landecape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise $519.04 619:04 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $2.806.93 $2,468.26 $4,465,04 $2,544.21 $6.070.72 $519.04 $18.874.19 Rate per AU $55.68 $33,81 $47.50 $53.00 $61.95 $7.63
INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration ฿470.90 $414.09 $749.08 $428.83 $1.018.46 $87:08 $3, 166,43 Consultant Services 244,88 215.16 * 38922 221.78 529.19 45.25 $1,645.29 Riverside County Administration 37.23 32.73 59.22 33.74 80.51 6.88 $250:31 Subtotal - Incidental Costs $752.81 $661 98 $1,197.52 $682.35 $1,628.16 $139.20 $5,062.03 Rate per AU $14.01 $9.07 $12.74 814.22 $16.61 $2.06
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 80.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.001 Contributlon.from Reserve Fund 0.00 0:00 0,00 9.00 0:00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 .$0.00 $0,00 $0,00 $0,00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2023/2024 $3,659.75 $3,130.24 $5,662,56 $3,226,56 $7,698.88 $658,24 $23,936.23 Number of Assessment Urits 50.50 73.00 94.00 48.00 98.00 68.00 431.50 Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 202312024) $70.49 • $42,88 $60.24 $67,22 $78.56 $9.68 Attachment C
Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024) $70.49 $42:88 $60.24 $67.22 $78.56 $9.68 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2023/2024 Lighting District No. 1 Page 13
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE DISTRICT'S NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
COST ESTIMATE
TOTAL ALL
COST ITEMS
ZONES
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting $82,288.29
Zone B Undeveloped * 0.00
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley 2,806 93
Zone D Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village 2,468.26
Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook 4,465.04
Zone F. Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon 2,544.21 Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora 6,070.72
Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise 519.04
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $101,162.49
INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration 817,000.00
Consultant Services 8,838.30
Riverside County Administration 1,513.66
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $27,346.96
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0:00
Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00
Subtotal - Contributions $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2023/2024 $128,509.45
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VI. ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps for the year in which this Report is prepared. The land use classification and specific parcel data for each parcel is based on property information available from the Riverside County Assessor's Office or provided by the City, and by reference is made part of this Report. A listing of parcels to be assessed within the District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, along with the proposed assessment amounts is provided on the following pages.
Approval of this Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates to be levied against each eligible parcel within the District and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the Riverside County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for the fiscal year.
If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller.
The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
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Attachment D
THE CITY OF C
Blythe
CALIFORNIA
FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 2
2023/2024 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 9, 2023
Public Hearing: June 13, 2023
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Lighting District No. 2
City of Blythe
Riverside County, State of California
of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.
Dated this 24th day of May _ 2023.
Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
By: Stacee
Stacee Reynolds, Principal Consultant
District Administration Services
TRONE PETER
By: _
Tyrone Peter CIVIL ENGINEER
PE # C 81888 STATE OF CALF ORNA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
L. OVERVIEW 2
A. INTRODUCTION 2
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION 2
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 3
I. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 4
I. IMPROVEMENTS 4
A. STREET LIGHTS
B. LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A. ZONES
B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
C. LIMITATIONS ON INCREASE OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 13
V. DISTRICT BUDGET 14
VI. ASSESSMENT ROLL 17
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1. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of Blythe, this report is prepared State of California.
This report presents the engineering analysis for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year for the )istrict to be known as: City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (Hereinafter referrec to as "District").
This District, by special benefit assessments provides funding for the maintenance and servicing of streetlights and appurtenant facilities owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company, all of which are located in public rights-of- way in the District.
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 ("the 1972 Act") requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. The section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment District may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
Furthermore, Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution requires that no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.
The 1972 Act also provides for the classification of various areas within an assessment District into different zones where,
"by reason of variations in the nature, location and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements. A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements." 2023/2024 Lighting District No. 2 Page 2
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An assessment District may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous areas. As the assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are considered a special benefit assessment, not a tax, and therefore, are not governed by Article XIlIA or C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.
Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
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• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
The 1972 Act defines "maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
Il. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The proposed boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City of Blythe and is shown on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference). Exhibit "A" serves as the assessment diagram for the District. The boundary includes the parcels of land that are located in the vicinity of street lighting improvements that were installed during or after Fiscal Year 1996/1997 or from street lighting improvements which were installed during Fiscal Year 2012/2013 and are not included in Lighting District No. 1. Any parcels or lots confirmed within the District zones that are also within the boundary of Lighting District No.1 (L.D. No. 1) shall be de-annexed from L.D. No. 1. All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Riverside County Assessor's office.
III. IMPROVEMENTS
The facilities and items of servicing and maintenance included within the District are as follows:
A. STREET LIGHTS
A map showing the location of all lighting zones within the District, is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "B". The areas in which street light facilities are being operated and maintained during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Lighting District No. 2 Page 4
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2023/2024 are designated as Zones 1 through 16, inclusive. There are no traffic signals within the District.
Servicing means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for public street lighting and appurtenant facilities.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and sual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including repair emoval, or replacement of all or any part of a component of the street lightin system, and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
For the purposes of establishing benefit zone boundaries, a distance of 200 feet from a streetlight is used. The 200-foot distance establishes the usable area of light around a streetlight. This distance is used to include both full lighting coverage and partial lighting coverage of a parcel. That is, if a portion of a parcel is within 200 feet of a streetlight, it is subject to an assessment.
B. LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
A map showing the location of all landscaping zones within the District, is on file at City Hall with the City Clerk of the City of Blythe as Exhibit "C".
Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including:
1. Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
2. Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
3. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.
4. The cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
Note: There are no new landscaping and ornamental structure zones in Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
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C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within the District in accordance with this public street lighting and appurtenant facilities within the District. The maintenance and servicing of public lighting and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in public places in the District provides a special benefit which is received by each and every assessed lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to specifically enhance their value. The streets within the District provide access to all lots or parcels assessed. Streetlights improve ingress and egress from such lots or parcels by illuminating access after sunset. Such streetlights, by so improving ingress and egress, improve the security of such lots or parcels by improving the nighttime visibility of such lots or parcels and improve the access of emergency vehicles thereto and in the case of commercial lots or parcels, facilitate the opening and operation of business uses after sunset.
The primary benefits of street lighting are convenience, safety, security and protection of property, property improvements and goods as set forth below:
1. Improvement to traffic circulation and reduction in night-time accidents and attendant human misery and decrease in personal property loss.
2. Less vulnerability to criminal assault at night.
3. Promotion of business during nighttime hours.
4. Improved ingress and egress to lots and parcels.
5. Reduction in vandalism and other criminal acts resulting in damage to improvements.
A. ZONES
The 1972 Act provides for areas within a District to be classified into different zones. Lighting District No. 2 is divided into sixteen (16) existing lighting benefit zones and three (3) existing landscaping zone. These zones are labeled 1 through 16, inclusive; and 82 through 85, inclusive, excepting 83. The zones are described as follows:
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Zone 1 - Properties fronting on or generally within 200 feet of Hobsonway from the west boundary of Annexation 43 to 600 feet east of Intake Boulevard.
Zone 2 - All properties generally within 200 feet of the streetlight at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Intake Boulevard.
Zone 3 - All properties generally within 200 feet of the streetlights in the Bell Lane area.
Zone 4 - Those properties within 200 feet of the streetlights along the frontage of Riviera Drive.
Zone 5 - The first and second phases of the Palo Verde Oasis tract located on the south side of Hobsonway, just west of DeFrain Boulevard.
Zone 6 - All properties fronting Dekens Court and the parcel across Wells Road from Dekens Court in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.
Zone 7 - The mobile home park on Wells Road and the parcel(s) directly across Wells Road from the mobile home park in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.
Zone 8 - The recreational vehicle (RV) park on Arrowhead Boulevard and the parcel directly across Arrowhead Boulevard from the RV park in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.
Zone 9 - The 67-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrowhead Boulevard and 4th Street known as the Fairway Villas.
Zone 10 - The lots and parcels within 200 feet of the streetlight at the intersection of 7 Street and 11th Avenue.
Zone 11 - The lot (APN 857-210-021) on Riviera Drive east of Intake Boulevard which contains the apartment complex known as Casa Encina at River Heights.
This apartment complex contains 81 units.
Zone 12 - The parcels fronting, or within 200 feet of a street light on, 14th Avenue from a point on its centerline that is 132 feet east of the centerline intersection of 14th Avenue and Bell Lane easterly to Intake Boulevard; excluding there from all parcels on the north side of 14th Avenue from said point on the centerline of 14th Avenue to a second point on its centerline 1330 feet easterly, said second point being on the prolongation of the east boundary of the River Valley tract.
Zone 13 - Tract Map No. 30620, Lots 1 through 19, inclusive (Current APN's: 857- 220-001 through 857-220-012, inclusive; 857-221-001 through 857-221-007, inclusive).
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Zone 14 - Tract Map No. 30991, Lots 1 through 90, inclusive (Current APN's: 851- 160-001 through 851-160-005, inclusive; 851-161-001 through 851-161-013, inclusive; 851-161-018 through 851-161-030, inclusive; 851-162-001 through 851- 162-007, inclusive; and 851-163-001 through 851-163-008, inclusive; 851-164-001 through 851-164-006, inclusive; 851-170-001 through 851-170-015, inclusive; 851-171-001 through 851-171-010, inclusive; 851-172-002 and 851-172-006, 851- 172-012 through 851-172-022, inclusive).
Zone 15 - Tract Map No. 31352, Lots 1 through 42, inclusive (Current APN's: 842- 220-001 through 842-220-017, inclusive; 842-221-001 through 842-221-016, inclusive; and 842-222-001 through 842-222-009, inclusive).
Zone 16 - Tract Map No. 28758, Lots 1 through 59, inclusive, Tract Map No. 28758-1, Lots 1 through 40, inclusive and one City owned lot (100 lots total) (APN's: 833-360-001 through 833-360-011, inclusive; 833-360-022 through 833- 360-035, inclusive; 833-360-038 through 833-360-047, inclusive; 833-370-028 through 833-370-036, inclusive; 833-370-038 through 833-370-042, inclusive; 833-370-045 through 833-370-064, inclusive; and 833-380-001 through 833-380- 030, inclusive), plus City of Blythe lots designated by APN 833-330-008.
Zone 82 - (Landscaping) The 67-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrowhead Boulevard and 4th Street known as the Fairway Villas (coincident with Lighting Zone 9). Currently the landscaping for this zone is handled by a Homeowners Association.
Zone 84 - (Landscaping) Same Boundary as Lighting Zone No. 14 with the same tract map and lot numbers shown above.
Zone 85 - (Landscaping) Same Boundary as Lighting Zone No. 15 with the same tract map and lot numbers shown above.
B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
The basic formula used to calculate the amount spread to each parcel within the District for street lighting starts with the basic assessment unit. The basic assessment unit (AU) is given a value of one (1) for a single-family residential parcel. From this base, the remaining parcels are related according to their equivalent benefit within the District. The assignment of assessment units is shown in Table Il below.
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Table II
ASSESSMENT UNIT CHART
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential 1 Parcel
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, (* 2, 3.4 0.8 •ĐU.
Apartments: Standard (Five of more units) 2) 5 0.6 DU
Apartments: Studio Units (Five or more units) (2) 0.4 i DU Mobite Home: Park or Separate Lot 1: 7 0.8. Unit
Recreational Vehicle Park 4) 8 0.3 Space
Commercial (4) 10 5 Acre
Exempt Parcels (Homeowner's Association Parcels) 20 0 Parcel Shalt be assessed at the same rate as similar
Public Parcels (City, County, Water District, etc.) non-public parcels (e.g., City Hall would be assigned at the same rate as a parcel with
commercial use - 5 AU's per acre):
Vacant (Any land use) v6) 22 0.5 Parcel
Public Utilities (7) $30 5 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (8) 40 1 *Parcel
Railroad, PVID Property (9) 50 2.5 Acre
Agricultural Uses (tay 60 0.25 Acre
Notes:
1. DU = Dwelling Unit. Duplex, triplex, fourplex and mobile home parcels, as well as each space in a mobile home park, are assessed at a rate of 0.8 AU per parcel/space because such units are generaily smaller than single-family residences.
2. The assessment formula for standard apartment complexes is 0.6 AU per DU. Apartment units are assessed less than a single family dwelling because such units generally have a greater density per parcel than SFR's, are often located on upper stories, may be located a great distance from public rights- of-way, and generally are smaller units (in terms of floor area than SFR's. Studio apartment complexes are assessed at a rate of 0.4 AU per DU because these units are generally smaller than standard apartment units with a single room living area with a bathroom and a smail closet.
3. Recreational vehicle (RV) park parcels are assessed at a rate of 0.3 AU per space because RV parks tend to have seasonal business and often have a high number of vacancies. Therefore, they are assessed at a substantially lower rate than mobile home parks.
4. Commercial parcels are assessed at a rate of five (5) units per acre. This is based on the basic assessment unit applied to an average 65-foot by 100-foot (6,500 square feet) residential parcel. If an additional area allowance of 20 percent (20%) is added to the average residential parcel to account for ublic streets, the total area per average residential parcel becomes 7,800 square feet. Since there ar 6 such parcels per acre, the number of assessment units is rounded down to five (5) per acre, with minimum of I AU per parcel, and applied to non-vacant commercial property.
Parcels owned by public agencies such as the federal government, states, counties, cities, water District, irrigation District, etc. are subject to assessment unless it can be shown that the parcel receives no special benefit from the facilities being maintained and serviced with the assessment proceeds.
6. Vacant parcels are assessed 0.5 units per parcel for street lighting. Said vacant parcels do receive special benefit from streetlights which tends to reduce vandalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed.
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8. Churches and fraternal organizations are assessed at 1 AU per parcel because they generally have less intensive usage of the land than other non-residential uses, such as commercial parcels, and therefore benefit less from the improvements.
9. Railroad and Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID) parcels are assessed at one-half the amount applied to parcel (similar to other residential parcels).
1. Special Benefit Analysis
Special benefit is defined as a particular and distinct benefit over and above the general benefit conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit.
Only special benefits are assessable, and the District must separate the special benefits from the general benefits conferred on a parcel.
General benefit is gained by lots or parcels outside of the District and by the general public. That is, lots or parcels outside of the zone in question, or a member of the general public that occasionally uses the street improvements within that zone, are gaining a benefit that is general in nature and for which cannot be assessed.
The maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of-way in the City of Blythe provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to enhance their value. Landscaping within the District enhances the aesthetic appeal of parcels within the landscaping zones. In addition, landscaping and ornamental structures improve erosion resistance and dust control. The streets within the District provide access to all lots or parcels assessed.
The primary benefits of landscaping are as set forth below:
1. Improved aesthetic appeal of nearby parcels.
2. Improved erosion resistance.
3. Improved dust control.
4. Enhancement of the value of property which results from the foregoing benefits.
In general, there is no component of general benefit for landscaping since each landscaping zone is set up on a tract-by-tract basis, thereby generating special benefit only.
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Concerning this District, the general benefit component of the total benefit to each lot or parcel gained from street lighting is determined from the classification of each street which has public streetlights. It follows that when a street is used between sunset and sunrise, streetlighting is also used and is of benefit. The City of Blythe has five (5) separate street classifications, which are discussed below.
Starting with the lowest classification first, the benefit derived from street lighting by properties fronting on or in close proximity to Local (residential) Streets is readily determined to be 100% special benefit because all trips on Local Streets end on those streets with no "pass-through" trips.
The benefit derived by parcels or lots fronting on or in close proximity to streetlights on Collector Streets is determined to be 95% special benefit because approximately 95% of the trips on Collector Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 5% of the trips on Collector Streets are "pass-through" trips, which represent general benefit.
The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, streetlights on Major Collector Streets is determined to be 90% special benefit because approximately 90% of the trips on Major Collector Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 10% of the trips on Major Collector Streets are "pass-through" trips which represent general benefit.
The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, streetlights on Arterial Streets is determined to be 85% special benefit because approximately 85% of the trips on Arterial Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 15% of the trips on Arterial Streets are "pass-through" trips, which represent general benefit.
The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, streetlights on Major Arterial Streets is determined to be 80%special benefit because approximately 80% of the trips on Major Arterial Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 20% of the trips on Major Arterial Streets are "pass-through" trips, which represent general benefit.
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General
Street Classification Examples
Benefit (%)
Major Arteries (96 20%*
RAW)
Arterial (94' R/V) 15% Hobsonway, Intake Boulevard, 14th Avenue, 7th Street Major Collector (80" Chanslor Way (Riverside Avenue)
RAM) 10%
Collector (74' RAM) 5% Wells Road, 4th Avenue, Dekens Court Local (G0 RẦN) 0% Riviera Drive, Bell Lane, Briar Lane, Juan Circle, Toro _ Circle Lide Lane. Arowhead Boulevard: /
2. Assessment of Public Property
Since the passage of Proposition 218 in November of 1996, it has been required that lots and parcels owned by public agencies be assessed in the same manner and by the same formula as all other property. However, in order to be assessed any lot or parcel must receive a distinct and special benefit from the facilities and improvements which are being maintained and serviced by the assessment District proceeds. An example of a public parcel which would be subject to assessment would be a City-owned vacant parcel which is near a streetlight. That vacant parcel would be assessed at a rate of 0.5 AU just as a privately-owned vacant parcel would be.
3. Assessment Examples
Lighting
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within Zone 1 is 445.67. The dollars required in Zone 1 are $8,030.97. The dollar value of each AU is:
$8,030.97/445.67 AU = $18.02/AU
A. Commercial property on a 0.75-acre parcel.
Assessment Unit Chart shows commercial property is assessed at a rate of five (5) AU per acre
Formula:
0.75 Acres × 5 AU/Acre = 3.75 AU
The Fiscal Year 2023/2024 assessment for this commercial parcel is:
3.75 AU x $18.02/AU = $67.57
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B. Standard apartment complex with 22-dwelling unit on one (1) parcel of land within Zone 1.
Assessment Unit Chart shows apartment complex is assessed at the rate of 0.6 AU per dwelling unit:
Formula:
22 DU x 0.6 AUIDU = 13.20 AU
The assessment for this apartment complex for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 is:
13.20 AU × $18.02/AU = $237.86
Landscaping:
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within Zone 85 is 42.00. The funding required in Zone 85 is $5,395.32. The dollar value of each AU is:
$5,395.32/42.00 AU = $128.46 AU
Each residence in Zone 85 is assessed for one AU, or $128.46. lote: If any assessment amount is an odd penny, it will be rounded down to an even penny as the County doe:
ot accept odd cents and a parcel cannot be assessed over maximum.
LIMITATIONS ON INCREASE OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
The City Council will automatically increase assessments in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for the Riverside-San Bernardino- Ontario, CA, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics; from March to March provided however, that any such annual increase shall not exceed five percent (5.00%). The maximum assessment rate will be increased by 4.57% for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
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V. DISTRICT BUDGET
The estimated cost requirements for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, for the improvements described in the "Improvements" section of this report, are summarized in the below tables. Estimated costs are shown for each benefit zone and for incidental costs to be funded by the District.
Note: Incidental Costs are prorated among the zones of benefit in proportion to their respective servicing and maintenance costs.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
COST ESTIMATE
COST ITEMS
BEEEEEEE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0:00% 0.00% 0.00%
Less General Benefit Reduction (%) ..
Less General Benefit Reduction (S) 0.00 0.00
Subtetal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $4.889.07 $413.37 $196.321 $2, 196.47 * $204 25 $131.78 533943 $1.578.99 $590.18
INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $1,832.67 S78.21 - $49.74 $697.48 $219.33 Consultant Services 1,264.73 151.36
Riverside County Administration
Reserve Fund mun min no in ma 2ữ 122 30 20
Subtotal - Incidental Costs
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0,00 $0.00 $0:00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0,00 0,00 0.00 0.00
5000 8000000 $0.00
Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0,00 $0.00
Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0:00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2023/2024 $8,030,97 $894,45 $334.77 $3,648.57 $342.72 $218.74 $708,97 $2,618.88 $961.31 Number of Pancels Assessed 99 42 23 • 101 • 213.
Number of Assessment Units 445.67 40,85 19.60 88.50 14,00 82.19 - 78,60 48.60 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2023/2024) $18.02 $17.08 $42.18 $24.48 $42.24 - 819.78 Max Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2023/2024) $18.02 $17.00 $17.08 $42.18 $24. 49 $2.65 $9.03 $42,24 $18.78 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
COST ESTIMATE
Total All
COST ITEMS Zones
FEEEEECE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $34,049,54
Less General Benefit Reduction (%) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% 0,00% Less General Benefit Reduction ($) 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 - 0:00 0.00 * 0.00 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $1,068,73 $415.09 81.738.54 $443.56 8367.40 $0.00 ฿16.191.15 $3,296.231 834,049.54
INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $401.94 $157,31 $660.24 $171.71: $149.53 $0.00 56.025.24 $1,230.81 $12,800.00 Consultant Services 277.38 108.56 455.63 118.50 • 103.19 0.00 4,158.08 849.39 8.833. 30] Riverside County Administration 13.49 8.54 40.02 18.89 44.97 0.00 48.02 18.89 437.51 Reserve Fund 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Incidental Costs $692.82 8274,41 $1,155.89 $309,09 $297.69 $0.00 $10,223.28 $2.099.09 $22.070.81 Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0:00 $0:00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 Subtotal - Cohtributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.001 Contributions per AU $0:00 $0.00 $0:00 $0.00 $0,00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.001 $0:00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2023/2024 $1,764.55 $689.50 $2,894.43 $762.64 $655.09 $0.00 $26,414.43 $5,395.32 $56,120.35 Number of Parcels Assessed. 30 19 89 42 100 42 973
Number of Assessment Units 39.80 12.50 73,50 42,00 176.10 -62.00 73.50 * 4200) 1. 399.32 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2023/2024) $44.26 $58.16 $39.38 $17,92 $3.72 * $0.00 T $369.38 $128.46 Max Rate per AÚ (Fiscal Year 2023/2024) $44.27 $55.17- $39.38 $17.92 $3.72 $0.00 $359.38 $128.47 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny.
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VI. ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps for the year in which this Report is repared. The land use classification and specific parcel data for each parcel is based or property intormation available from the Riverside County Assessor's Office or provided by the City, and by reference is made part of this Report. A listing of parcels to be assessed this District for fiscal year 2023/2024, along with the proposed assessment amounts is provided on the following pages.
Approval of this Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates to be levied against each eligible parcel within the District and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2023/2024. The parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the Riverside County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for the fiscal year
If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report.
Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Save Chuck
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council receive and file a report on Save Chuck.
FISCAL IMPACT: Impacts to the City of Blythe from the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison include a revenue decline of $2.9 million.
BACKGROUND: In December, the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced plans to close Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe by March 2025. The City quickly sprang into action to rally against this closure. The City began contacting State and Federal legislators and held meetings with elected officials, the CDCR Secretary, CVSP Close Down Manager and other CDCR staff members. The City submitted over 40 Public Records requests to the State seeking information related to how CVSP was selected for closure over other older and more costlier prisons in the State's system. Several of the City's requests for information were denied
The City also went to work on solutions and proposed a swap of CVSP in Blythe for the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco. Both City of Blythe and City of Norco officials are championing this proposal. This is a win-win for the Cities and State as a more cost- effective prison will be shuttered in a City that has far more resources to absorb job losses than Blythe. The City of Norco has petitioned for the closure of CRC for years. CRC has been on the State's chopping block since 2012. The State's own Legislative Analyst's report as well as other independent reports find that CRC should be the next CDCR institution to close due to a number of issues including cost to operate and safety.
In January, the City hired Tripeppi Smith for PR Services and the Gonsalves & Son Firm for lobbying efforts in the State Capitol. The City has garnered support from Assemblyman Garcia, Congressman Ruiz, State Senators Steve Padilla and Kelly Seyarto, The Riverside County Board of Supervisors, CVAG, fellow Cities in Riverside County, Riverside and Orange County Sheriff's, PVID, Cal Cities Riverside County Division Crime Victims United and others.
The Save Chuck (www.savechuck.org) website was launched. Many presentations have been made around the Community to detail the Coalition's efforts to Save Chuck.
STAFF REPORT: Staff would like an opportunity to update the community on efforts being made to "Save Chuck". For more information on how you can help Save Chuck, visit savechuck.org.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-014 Adopting FY 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-014 adopting the City's fiscal year 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget, including all summaries and schedules attached and made a part of.
2. Approve staffing amendments as indicated in said report and as outlined in staffing schedules.
3. Approve and adopt included salary schedules pursuant to Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 is proposed at $42,856,300.
BACKGROUND: The City of Blythe Municipal Code requires that an annual budget be adopted by the City Council prior to the first day of the fiscal year. An annual budget process is in place in efforts to maintain a schedule that complies with the policies set by Council. City staff worked to develop a preliminary budget that was presented to Council on May 18, 2023, during a budget study session.
STAFF REPORT:
The City of Blythe's fiscal year 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget is being presented for City Council's consideration and adoption. The combined budget for all City funds total $42,856,300. This amount includes a General Fund budget of $15,669,400.
General Fund:
The General Fund budget as presented is balanced, and proposed at $15.6 million including operating transfers out, with anticipated revenues and operating transfers in of $16.4 million.
The proposed budget reflects that public safety is a top priority of the City, with over $6.85 million, representing approximately 43% allocated to police and fire. Bradley Burns Sales Tax, District Sales Tax, Property Tax, Property Tax in Lieu of VLF, and Transient Occupancy Tax make up $10.0 million of the General Funds revenues, representing approximately 61% of anticipated revenues.
Other Funds:
In addition, the proposed budget contains appropriations for citywide operating funds, including Enterprise, Internal Service, Debt Service, Capital Improvement, and Special Revenue Funds.
Enterprise Funds making up the second largest component of the overall budget. Water Enterprise budget including capital is projected at $5.34 million, with revenue projections anticipated at $5.35 million. Sewer Enterprise budget including capital is projected at $3.86 -158-
million, with revenue projections anticipated at $3.56 million. Solid Waste Enterprise projected budget of $1.22 million, with revenue projections including board adopted rate increase is anticipated at $1.31 million.
Capital Improvements:
The proposed includes fiscal year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement appropriations for the following:
• Radio Communication Upgrades (PSEC) funded by ARPA - Police, Fire, Development Services
• Building Security Improvements funded by General Fund - Police • Dog Park funded by General Fund - Miller Park
• Playground Shade Structure funded by CDBG - Engevik Park • Beautify Blythe Project funded by Clean California grant - Citywide Improvements • Street Maintenance funded by Measure A - Slurry and Seal 9 Streets.
Capital Street Project funded by SB 1 - Wells and Willow Improvement Project (with cost sharing agreement).
• 6th Ave Road Improvements funded by Measure A - County/City Joint Project • 10th Ave Road Improvements funded by Measure A - County/City Joint Project • Fleet and Equipment Replacement funded by Central Garage - Various • College Reservoir Project funded by Federal and State Funding • Mesa Ranch Reservoir Project Design funded by Water
Water Value Program funded by ARPA
• Well Rehabilitation funded by Water
• Water Transmission Line Replacement funded by Water
• Sewer Line Replacement funded by Sewer
• Sewer Lift Rehabilitation funded by Sewer
Staffing:
The budget includes the following staffing changes:
• Funding for an additional Code Enforcement Officer.
• Funding for an additional Police Officer position contingent on Palo Verde College Agreement.
• Changes to currently funded positions in the wastewater and street department of Public Works.
Conclusion:
The Operating and Capital Budget, as proposed, is balanced. The proposed provides funds for police and fire protection, plus routine maintenance, and operations of all city departments.
Upon adoption of the budget, the final budget document will be prepared and distributed to City Council and Departments. The adopted budget will also be posted on the City's website for the public.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-014
2. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed Operating and Capital and made a paal Yere 202-2024, including all summaries and schedules attached hereto NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Blythe, California, as follows:
Section 1. That the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, including all summaries and schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby approved and effective July 1, 2023.
Section 2. Total Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, for all budgetary funds combined is approved in the amount of $42,856,300; as described in detail of attached summaries and schedules.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13*h day of June 2023, by the following called vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2023-014
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Mural Proposal- Flat Black Art Supply
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee that Council provide direction to staff related to the Blythe Mural Project as presented by Flat Black Art Supply and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with Flat Black Art Supply to deliver one mural in an amount not to exceed $23,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: $23,000 in Art in Public Places funding. The fund currently has $52,400 on deposit.
BACKGROUND: The City has an Art in Public Places program which requires newly constructed and reconstructed commercial and industrial buildings and new single and multi- family developments to include public art amenities. The developers can deliver art for their project or pay an in-lieu fee to the City. The City deposits in lieu fees in the Art in Public Places fund for use by the City to deliver community art. The Art in Public Places fund was previously used to purchase the banners along Hobsonway and for the park monuments at Todd and Miller Parks.
Staff is also awaiting a proposal from a local artist for an art installation at the City's Skate Park in Todd Park.
STAFF REPORT: Lindsay Holt of The Holt Group put the Art in Public Places Committee in contact with Pete Salcido of Flat Black Art Supply Co. who had an interest in developing a Mural Project for the City of Blythe. Mr. Salcido and the Flat Black Mural Company, founded in 2018 in the Coachella Valley specialize in large scale murals. Flat Black Mural Company has created relationships with organizations such as the Shops at Palm Desert, Palm Springs Public Arts, the River Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs Art Museum and nine desert cities.
The Art Committee and The Holt Group met with Mr. Salcido in Blythe to look at the City's existing murals, discuss themes and look at areas for mural development. Spring Street was chosen as the inaugural site. A mockup was prepared and reviewed by the Art in Public Places Committee. The Committee provided feedback and the attached Mural design was provided. The Art in Public Places Committee recommends the City move forward with the proposal as presented.
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of the mural.
This program could be expanded, and more murals developed in phases in the future as funding permits.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Mural Design
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AEL SHED
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Design Services for the Beautify Blythe Project through the Clean California Grant Program.
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council award the professional Engineering Design services for the Beautify Blythe Project to Kimley-Horn at an amount not to exceed $245,000, contingent upon the work and budget being approved by CalTrans. It is further recommended Council authorize the City Manger to enter into an agreement with Kimley-Horn for the design work once the final scope and budget has been approved and the agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT: $ 245,000 from the $2.9 million grant award for Beautify Blythe.
BACKGROUND: The City, in partnership with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency submitted a joint grant application for $2.9 million in funding to make improvements in the City and PVVTA service area. The proposal included a decorative wall, perimeter solar lighting, and public access restroom at the Public Works Yard and CNG Station, landscaping access, walking paths and retrofitted solar lighting at Miller Park, an outdoor public community engagement space, iron fencing, decorative security fencing and solar lighting at the PVVTA Operations Facility and Main Street Park n' Ride facility and ADA accessible bus stop shelters with trash receptacles. The project also includes community engagement, community clean ups events and ribbon cutting events.
STAFF REPORT: In March, City staff released a Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering and Design Services for the Beautify Blythe Program. One proposal was received from Kimley-Horn in the amount of $257,960.24. The proposal included environmental work that has already been completed. Those items were removed from the proposal and the cost adjusted to reflect those changes. Staff will continue to work with Kimley- Horn and Caltrans to further revise the scope of work to meet the budget, project needs and staff's expectations regarding the level of design required for the project.
The design will take approximately 90 days to complete. From there, staff will have the necessary bid documents to release to prospective contractors. Staff anticipates releasing the bid documents in the 4% Quarter of 2023, with construction beginning in early 2024.
All work on the Beautify Blythe project must be completed no later than June 30, 2024. Time is of the essence. To deliver this project by the deadline, it's imperative that the design work start now so the project will be ready to bid by the end of the year.
ATTACHMENT: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
SUBJECT: Commercial Cannabis Business Transfer Procedures PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-015:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS
PERMITS AND ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES TO RECOVER THE COST OF PROCESSING APPLICATIONS TO
TRANSFER COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITS TO NEW OWNERS, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND: In February, Council adopted Ordinance No. 920-22 amending Chapter 5.10 of the Blythe Municipal Code for consistency with State law and for the licensing and permitting of commercial cannabis businesses. The Ordinance clarified the procedures relating to the transfer of Commercial Cannabis Business permits and the criteria for determining individual and corporate ownership interests in Commercial Cannabis Businesses. When the Ordinance was adopted, it was stated that the procedures for obtaining a new permit as a result of a transfer of ownership would be established by resolution of the City Council and brought back to Council at a later date for adoption.
STAFF REPORT: 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 had 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, until Ordinance 920-22 was adopted in February, permit transfers were not specifically addressed or the process for doing so clearly defined in the City's Municipal Code.
After Ordinance 920-22 was adopted, staff and the City Attorney's office prepared Resolution No. 2023-015 outlining the application procedures and requirements associated with a transfer of ownership. Adopting said procedures will provide clear guidelines for the transfer of commercial cannabis business permits. The resolution also establishes fees and charges to recover the cost of processing applications to transfer Commercial Cannabis Business Permits to new owners.
The application procedures to transfer a Commercial Cannabis Business in Blythe includes three phases. Phase 1 is the preliminary determination of eligibility. Phase II includes the owner background investigation for all owners as determined by State law and an interview with City Staff to discuss the Business plan and operation of the Commercial Cannabis Business. Phase II -165-
includes the City Manager's recommendation to the City Council. The City Manager will present whether the prospective transferee(s) demonstrate that they meet or exceed the same qualifications as the original owner of the business.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 2023-015
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITS AND ADOPTING FEES
AND CHARGES TO RECOVER THE COST OF
PROCESSING APPLICATIONS TO TRANSFER
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITS TO NEW
OWNERS, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, AND
RELATED ACTIVITIES
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, on February 28, 2023, the City adopted Ordinance No. 920-22, amending Chapter 5.10 for consistency with state law for the licensing and permitting of commercial cannabis businesses; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 920-22 clarified 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 without first complying with the City's procedures; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.10.180 of the amended Chapter 5.10, to obtain a new commercial cannabis business permit as required pursuant to Section 5.10.180, the new owner must 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 No. 2023-015
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resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the procedures and requirements applicable to the transfer of commercial cannabis business permits to new owners pursuant to Section 5.10.180; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-008, adopting a Citywide User Fee Schedule to recover the cost of services provided by the City, including cannabis-related fees; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-008, all fees set forth in the User Fee Schedule are increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on July 1 of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the fees and charges to recover the costs of processing applications to transfer commercial cannabis business permits to new owners, background investigations and related activities, consistent with the cannabis-related fees adopted through Resolution No. 2019-008, as adjusted annually by the CPI.
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. Adoption of Procedures. The City Council hereby adopts the Application Procedure to Transfer a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit as set forth in Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. Modifications. The City Manager may modify the procedure set forth in Exhibit A or develop other requirements or regulations relating to the transfer of commercial cannabis business permits as necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
SECTION 4. Fees and Charges. The City Council hereby adopts the fees and charges set forth in Exhibit B to recover the cost of processing applications to transfer commercial cannabis business permits to new owners, background checks, and related activities.
SECTION 5. The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit B are intended to mirror the corresponding fees adopted through Resolution No. 2019-008. Consistent with Resolution No. 2019-008, the fees set forth in Exhibit B shall be increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on July 1 of each year, provided that the proposed CPI increase is necessary to provide the cost of providing the proposed service for which the fee is being charged. CPI increases shall be based on the CPI for All Urban Consumers Resolution No. 2023-015
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for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period of December of the previous year through December of the current year; provided, however, that no inflationary adjustment may exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is imposed. The City Manager shall approve the annual increase in fees administratively and present the increased fees to the City Council as an informational item.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2023-015
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EXHIBIT A
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE TO TRANSFER A
THE CHEN OF
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT IN
BLYTHE
Blythe
This document outlines the application process, required materials, and other information necessary to transfer a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit (CCBP) in Blythe. Current CCBP holders and prospective transferees are reminded that a CCBP is not transferrable without the filing and subsequent approval by the City of a new CCBP application. This transfer application process is adopted pursuant to Section
5.10.180 of the Blythe Municipal Code and Resolution No. 2023-015 and applies only to an existing CCBP that is proposed to transfer to a new owner without any change in operation or location.
Types of Transfers Allowed
1) Change in entity name only to one not listed on the CCBP where all natural persons having controlling interests in the original entity and those who are responsible for the daily operation of the business do not change; and
2) Transfer to a new owner.
Change in Entity Name Only
The City Manager may approve the transfer to an entity with a different name following submission of an application including documentation demonstrating that all natural persons having controlling interests in the original entity and those persons who are responsible for the daily operation of the business will not change.
Transfer to a New Owner
A transfer to a new owner requires approval by the City Council following submission of an application that contains the information listed below. The burden is on the prospective transferee to demonstrate that they meet or exceed the same qualifications as the original owner of the business.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
> Review the information to learn about the transfer application process and which documents you will need.
> Review the application in its entirety to ensure that it is complete and accurate. • Review the information regarding the commercial cannabis business permit application on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov, which includes the following information:
• Commercial Cannabis Application Guide
• Background Application and Live Scan Authorization
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Review applicable state and local laws and regulations governing commercial cannabis businesses (CCBs)
• Local laws/regulations governing Blythe CBs include: Blythe Municipal Code ("BMC") Chapters
5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) and 17.63E (Commercial Cannabis Related Uses and Activity of Title 17 (Zoning). See https://library.municode.com/ca/blythe/codes/code of ordinances.
State laws/regulations governing CCBs are available from the Department of Cannabis Control.
See https://cannabis.ca.gov/cannabis-laws/laws-and-regulations/.
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(1) Application Process: The selection process shall consist of the following three phases:
Phase 1: Preliminary Determination of Eligibility
Phase 2: Owner Background Investigation and Interview with City Staff Phase 3: City Manager's Recommendations to City Council For more information on the process, see Evaluation and Selection Process below. (2) Application: Applicants must submit one complete comprehensive and signed copy of the Blythe Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Form, and all attachments, if any, along with a flash drive containing one comprehensive and signed copy of the application in a PDF format, and payment of the application fee for Phase 1. Payment must be made by a certified check, cashier's check, cash or money order made payable to the City of Blythe. Please note fees are non-refundable. A complete application will consist of the following information:
(a) The Blythe Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Form; (b) Background Application and Authorization Form and Proof of Live Scan for each of the prospective owners,
(c) All the information about the CCB to be evaluated in Phase 1 and Phase 2, which is described in the Application and Evaluation Process section below in this procedure. (d) Proof of consent to transfer from current owner and property owner, if applicable; and (e) Indemnification Agreement.
(3) Criminal History Check: As part of Phase 1 of the application process, each prospective owner must undergo and pass a criminal history check pursuant BMC Section 5.10.290(N). The application for the Live Scan will be available on the City's website. The Live Scan shall be completed by the Blythe Police Department. Please provide proof of completing your Live Scan by providing proof of a receipt with your application. This process is required to meet the minimum threshold qualifications pursuant to BMC Section 5.10.290(N). Prospective owners who do not meet criminal history eligibility requirements will be disqualified.
(4) Owner Background Investigation: As part of Phase 2 of the application process, each prospective owner must undergo an owner background investigation. Owners are defined by Section 15003 of the Department of Cannabis Control's Medicinal and Adult-Use Commercial Cannabis Regulations (4 C.C.R. § 15003).
(5) Progressing Through Phases: During Phase 2, applicants will be notified if any of the prospective owners are ineligible and will not move forward in the application process. However, in some cases the City may move forward in the application process to other phases should it anticipate that the Live Scan or background check may be delayed to expedite the application process. By signing the application, Applicants acknowledge that if the City moves forward to other phases in the application process and the Applicant is disqualified because of a background or a Live Scan disqualification, the Applicant will not be eligible for a refund of any fees collected resulting from the modification of this procedure. (6) Payment of Application Fees: The individual designated as the CCB contact on the application will be notified by e-mail as to whether the application is advancing to Phase 2 and, subsequently, to Phase
3. Payment of the applicable fee, as established by City Council resolution, is required before the Applicant will advance to the next phase. Deadlines for these payments will be included in the e-mail notification to the primary contact person.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
The evaluation and selection process shall consist of the following three phases:
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> Phase 1: Determination of Eligibility, Application and Initial Ranking » Each prospective owner must undergo a criminal history check demonstrating compliance with the eligibility requirements of BMC Section 5.10.290(N).
• A City of Blythe Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Form shall be submitted. The Application must be complete to be considered.
• Execute an agreement indemnifying the City from liability. > Initial Ranking (1,200 Points) - Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Business Plan (400 Points)
• Neighborhood Compatibility Plan (300 Points)
• Safety and Security Plan (300 Points)
• Labor and Employment Plan (200 Points)
Applicants who pass the criminal history check and score a minimum of 80% during Phase 1 will move on to Phase 2.
• Phase 2: Owner Background Investigation and Interview with City Staff (1,950 Points) • Owner Background Investigation
• Owners will attend an in-person interview with City staff. During the interview questions will be asked about the following:
• Business Plan (350 Points)
• Community Benefits (150 Points)
• Enhanced Product Safety (150 Points)
• Environmental Benefits (150 Points)
• Labor & Employment (150 Points)
• Local Enterprise (150 Points)
• Neighborhood Compatibility Plan (150 Points)
• Qualifications of Principals (450 Points)
• Safety and Security Plan (250 Points)
Applicants who score a minimum of 80% during Phase 2 and successfully complete the owner background investigation will move on to Phase 3.
• Phase 3: City Manager's Recommendations to the City Council After the completion of the interview in Phase 2 and prior to the City Manager's Recommendations to the City Council, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from the transfer applicant. If an Applicant has scored the minimum score during Phase 2, successfully completed the owner background investigation, and provided all additional information requested by the City, the City Manager will present his/her recommendation to the City Council, including whether or not the prospective transferee demonstrates that they meet or exceed the same qualifications as the original owner of the business.
DESCRIPTION OF EVALUATION CRITERIA:.
• Business Plan. With as much detail as possible, the Business Plan should describe:
• Description of day-to-day operations which meet industry best practices for the specific type of permit in which the applicant is applying for.
• How the CCB will conform to local and state law.
• How cannabis will be tracked and monitored to prevent diversion. • The Business Plan should include:
> A budget for operation, maintenance, compensation of employees, equipment costs, utility costs, and other operation costs. The budget must demonstrate sufficient capital in place to pay at least three months of operating costs, as well as a description of the sources and uses of
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funds.
• Proof of capitalization, in the form of documentation of cash or other liquid assets on hand, Letters of Credit or other equivalent assets.
• A pro forma for at least three years of operation.
> Neighborhood Compatibility Plan. For the proposed location, your application should address how the CCB, including its exterior areas and surrounding public areas, will be managed, to avoid becoming a nuisance or having impacts on its neighbors and the surrounding community. • Safety and Security Plan. For each proposed location, your application should include:
> A detailed safety plan. This plan should describe the fire prevention, suppression, HVAC and alarm systems the facility will have in place. An appropriate plan will have considered all possible fire, hazardous material, and inhalation issues/threats and will have both written and physical mechanisms in place to deal with each specific situation. • A detailed security plan. This plan should include a description and detailed schematic of the overall facility security. It should have details on operational security, including but not limited to general security policies for the facility, employee specific policies, training, sample written policies, transactional security, visitor security, third party contractor security, and delivery security. In particular, applications should address ingress and egress access, perimeter security, product security (at all hours), internal security measures for access (area specific), types of security systems (alarms and cameras), and security personnel to be employed. Security plans will not be made public.
• A floor plan. If changes are proposed, then a proposed floor plan should be submitted. The floor plan(s) should be accurate, dimensioned and to-scale (minimum scale of 1/4"). • Community Benefits. The application should describe benefits that the CCB would provide to the local community, such as employment for residents of the City, community contributions, or economic incentives to the City.
Enhanced Product Safety. The application should state how the CCB will ensure enhanced consumer safety as required by State or local law.
Environmental Benefits. The application should describe any proposed "green" business practices relating to energy and climate, water conservation, and materials and waste management.
Labor & Employment. The application should describe to what extent the CCB will adhere to heightened pay and benefits standards and practices, including recognition of the collective bargaining rights of employees. Specific practices that are subject to consideration include the following:
• Providing compensation / to and opportunities for continuing education and training of employees/staff (applications should provide proof of the CCB policy and regulations to employees); and
• Providing a "living wage" to facility staff and employees. Wage scale should be provided in writing for all levels of employment at the facility. "Living Wage" shall mean 150% of the minimum wage mandated by California or Federal law, whichever is greater. • Local Enterprise. The application should state the extent to which the CCB will be a locally managed enterprise whose principals reside within Blythe and/or the County of Riverside. > Qualifications of Principals. The application should include information concerning any special business or professional qualifications or licenses of principals that would add to the number or quality of services that the CCB would provide.
• Air Quality Plan. Must demonstrate the air circulation does not impact the employees' health and welfare nor the surrounding businesses.
The City's Reservation of Rights
The City reserves the right to reject any transfer application, with or without any cause or reason. In addition, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any prospective transferee submitting an application. Incomplete applications WILL BE REJECTED.