Blythe City Council
September 12, 2023

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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SOTLBLISHED TRIE
AGENDA
SEPTeMbER 12, 2023
6:00 P.M.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Malay Creamy oract Anority Cork.

MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA FIRST
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 12, 2023
5:30pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto Public Works Director McLaughlin Councilman Reynolds 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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Mallory Crecelius. Employee Organization:

Sworn Unit.

2. 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 available for Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website:
www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

CATES TITUT
Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
September 12, 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 Public Works Director McLaughlin Councilman Reynolds City Treasurer/Finance Director Elm:

Councilman Halby Chief Building Official Browr
Councilman Burton Fire Chief Hasler

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ADDED STARTER
requires a unanimous vote.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

PROCLAMATION:

National Suicide Prevention Month, September 2023.

PRESENTATION:

2. Officer of the Year- Coty Wadley.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 3-16)
\ll matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussio of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/o removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

3. 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, September 8, 2023.

4. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 9/12/23, warrants numbered 10313 through 10318 and 77086 through 77101 in the amount of $167,466.38; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 10319 through 10338 and 77102 through 77162 in the amount of $372,842.31; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 10339 through 10347 and 77172 through 77231 in the amount of $178,677.46 and 9/12/23, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 77163 through 77171 in the amount of $494.38.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53819 through 53839 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56566 through 56626 in the amount of $275,457.17; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53840 through 53841 in the amount $3,922.45; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53842 through 53849 in the amount of $5,725.23; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53850 through 53851 in the amount of $1,935.55; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53852 through 53871 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56627 through 56688 in the amount of $278,961.97; 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53872 through 53873 in the amount of $314.23 and 9/12/23, warrants numbered 53874 through 53890 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56689 through 56779 in the amount of $72,618.08.

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

6. Minutes of the August 8, 2023 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2023, Meeting.

7. Minutes of the August 28, 2023 Special Council Meeting and Special Closed Session.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the August 28, 2023 Special Meeting.

8. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of August 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

9. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for August 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for August 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for August 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

12. Letters of Support for Community Grant Programs.

Recommendation: Receive and file.

13. Amendment Number One to Peacemaker Lease Agreement between the City and Syneco Systems, Inc.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-047 A between the City and Syneco System, Inc. for Peacemaker® Odor Scrubbers.

14. Purchase of Sewer Pumps for Sewer Lift #14.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a purchase order to Rockwell Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $61,279.25 for two 10 HP pumps and an electrical panel for Sewer Lift #14.

15. Amendment to Fire Chief Employment Agreement- Ronnie Hasler.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an amendment to the Volunteer Fire Chief Agreement with Ronnie Hasler for the position of Fire Chief.

16. Amendment to Cooperation Agreement for Urban County Qualification for FY 2024-027.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments to the Cooperation Agreement for the Urban County Qualification (CDBG) for Fiscal Years 2024-2027.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 17)

17. Ordinance No. 923-23 Amending Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code.

Recommendation: The City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, continue the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 923-23.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 18)

18. Save Chuck.

Recommendation: Receive and file a report on Save Chuck. ly writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available blic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In additi such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 19-21)

19. Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Cultivation and Distribution Permits- Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC.

Recommendation: Council issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC for a commercial cannabis facility to be located at 1455 W.

Hobsonway in Blythe.

20. Animal Shelter Committee Appointment.

Recommendation: It is recommended the Mayor appoint two members of the City Council to serve on the Animal Shelter Committee.

21. Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-049 A with Ortco, Inc., issue purchase orders) to Ortco. Inc. not exceeding $42,625.00, including $3,875.00 in contingencies, authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction and establish a project budget not to exceed $42,625.00.

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 October 10, 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).

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

PROCLAMATION
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Proclamation
National Suicide Prevention Month
September 2023
WHEREAS, September is known aroud the United States as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and is intended to help promote awareness; and WHEREAS, Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income level, réligion, or background; and
WHEREAS, According to the Center for Disease Control, each year more than 40,000 people die by suicide; and
WHEREAS, Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the US, and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24; and
WHEREAS, Blythe is no different than any other community in the country, but chooses to publicly provide support by simply being available to one another; and WHEREAS, our local organization, Peace from Chaos is on the front lines of a battle that many still refuse to discuss in public, as suicide and mental illness remain too taboo a topic to speak on; and WHEREAS, every member of our community: should understand that throughout life's struggles, we all need the occasional reminder that we are all silently fighting our own battles; and WHEREAS, our residents are encouraged to take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their family, friends, and neighbors and to genuinely convey their appreciation for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate; and
WHEREAS, we, as a community can help prevent suicide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Joseph DeConinck, by the virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim September 2023 as Suicide Prevention month in the City of Blythe.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the official seal of the City of Blythe, California, to be affixed this 12TH day of September
2023
Joseph De Concil 8-28-23
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PRESENTATION
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CONSENT

CALENDAR
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vchlist Voucher List Page:
08/21/2023 2:08:27PM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10313 8/4/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 80021880 CONTRACT 25340910 6/15-7/14/2023 215.81 019496
Total: 215.81
10314 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 016423 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 6/1-61 56.23 Total: 56.23
10315 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 016449 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 6/* 223.30 Total : 223.30
10316 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 016508 ELECTRICITYISTREET LIGHTING 6/1-6/ 15,077.58 Total : 15,077.58
10317 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 016519 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 6/1-6/30 47,810.04 Total : 47,810.04
10318 8/18/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC J69817 019183 PARTS/SUPPLIES 253.72 019183
Total: 253.72
6 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 63,636.68 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 77086 8/14/2023 007171 T-MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY 14689 019511 SUPPLIES 1,509.75 Total: 1,509.75
77087 8/22/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 119G17J476C4 016179 PARTS/SUPPLIES 131.54 11RHKYQM3CYQ 016179 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.51
1434NWKC1LML 018955 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.93
1FML3CGQD394 019046 PARTS/SUPPLIES 423.66
1GQPDKKRJH63 019175 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 247.27
1N7JFD3J17QJ 018778 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 113.74
1QGQYVCVPWHN 019458 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 282.74
1QVKCQKM4L4G 019031 PARTS/SUPPLIES 74.05
1XKYHM7KQCJ9 018772 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 145.69
1XLG77CC4R91 019354 PARTS/SUPPLIES 93.68
1YM3QD664GKT 019031 PARTS/SUPPLIES 79.93
Total : 1,679.74
77088 8/22/2023 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM002175 019566 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 240.00 Total : 240.00
77089 AN0000002728 019521 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 6/2023 11,216.40 Total: 11,216.40
77090 8/22/2023 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 665046 019554 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 6/2023 35.00 Total: 35.00
77091 8/22/2023 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL231053 019505 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (110) 4/2023-6/202 4,567.65 Total : 4,567.65
77092 8/22/2023 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMPS6001759 019559 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,202.64 Total: 1,202.64
77093 8/22/2023 006127 FLORES, ROBERTO 062823 019445 REIMBURSEMENT 169.00 Total : 169.00
77094 8/22/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 036783 019606 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPLIES 455.75 Total : 455.75
77095 8/22/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9747767201 019529 PARTS/SUPPLIES 259.70 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77095 8/22/2023 000869 000869 GRAINGER (Continued) Total : 259.70 77096 8/22/2023 006591 INFOSEND, INC 245067 019515 WATER QUALITY REPORTS/MAIL SER' 2,778.27 Total : 2,778.27
77097 8/22/2023 002150 JONES MAYER 117110 016401 LEGAL SERVICES 6/2023 22,761.84 Total : 22,761.84
77098 8/22/2023 007538 JWC ENVIRONMENTAL CANADA ULC CA03888 017821 PARTS/SUPPLIES 50,334.89 Total : 50,334.89
77099 8/22/2023 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 07-23-026 019514 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - CHIPOTLE 3,000.00 Total : 3,000.00
77100 8/22/2023 000539 TOPS N BARRICADES 1100799 019560 STREET SUPPLIES 3,410.29 Total : 3,410.29
77101 8/22/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00017742 019530 PARTS/SUPPLIES 208.78 Total : 208.78
16 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 103,829.70 22 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 167,466.38

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10313-10318 and 77086-77101 in the amount of $167,466.38 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 September 12, 2023.

Chist Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10319 8/7/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 80165166 015002 CONTRACT 25559071 7/1-7/31/2023 333.69 80171406 014998 CONTRACT 25563258 7/1-7/31/2023 607.19
80287687 015141 CONTRACT 25340910 7/15-8/14/2023 215.81 Total : 1,156.69
10320 8/8/2023 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 016812 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 7/2023 10,660.12 Total: 10,660.12
10321 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 016699 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 6/21-7 574.12 Total: 574.12
10322 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 016700 ELECTRICITYMWTP 6/26-7/26/2023 6,780.00 Total : 6,780.00
10323 8/10/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 016704 ELECTRICITYNPTF 6/26-7/26/2023 13,527.65 Total : 13,527.65
10324 8/15/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 016420 NATURAL GAS/PD 7/6-8/4/2023 14.94 Total: 14.94
10325 8/15/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 016420 77.79 NATURAL GASICOMMUNITY CENTERI 77.79
10326 8/15/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 016420 NATURAL GAS/CITY FACILITIES 6/22-71: 88.36 Total: 88.36
10327 8/22/2023 006873 ARAMARK 5880344228 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 378.05 5880350193 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 378.18
5880356173 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 377.30
5880362194 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 377.30
5880368309 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 377.30
5880374869 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 379.92
5880380787 019586 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 377.30
Total : 2,645.35
10328 8/22/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 000017250104 014702 GASB-68 REPORTING SERVICE FEES 1,400.00 Page:
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10328 8/22/2023 005923 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' (Continued) Total: 1,400.00 10329 8/22/2023 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JULY 2023 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 7/20 33,741.00 Total: 33,741.00
10330 8/22/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC A55053 019330 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 58.76 A57207 019348 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.39
A57278 019455 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 3.92
A66123 019475 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 61.02
A69808 019419 PARTS/SUPPLIES 250.11
A70673 019516 PARTS/SUPPLIES 179.40
A70759 019517 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 8.68
A71279 019523 PARTS/SUPPLIES 0.59
A72627 019563 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52.16
A72658 PARTS/SUPPLIES 11.93
019564
A74530 019577 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 303.28
A75430 019597 PARTS/SUPPLIES 83.70
A76070 019580 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.03
T00547 019442 PARTS/SUPPLIES 63.03
T99546 019336 PARTS/SUPPLIES 162.99
Total: 1,304.99
10331 8/22/2023 003439 SHELL 91026031 016225 GASOLINE/PD 7/6-8/6/2023 50.00 Total: 50.00
8/22/2023 003439 SHELL 91014721 016276 GASOLINE/PW 7/6-8/6/2023 204.24 Total: 204.24
10333 8/22/2023 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 019573 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 46.53 Total : 46.53
10334 8/22/2023 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 016843 USE TAX 7/2023 3,817.00 Total : 3,817.00
10335 8/23/2023 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 016853 USE TAX 7/2023 (AMENDED) 139.00 Total : 139.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10336 9/1/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017257852 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 9/1-9/3 3,031.86 Total : 3,031.86
10337 9/1/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017257847 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETIRED 104,223.54 Total : 104,223.54
10338 9/1/2023 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 9/1-9/30/2023 6,454.08 Total: 6,454.08
20 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 189,937.26 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77102 8/22/2023 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 151398379 014681 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 150.00 Total : 150.00
77103 8/22/2023 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 108251 019556 PHONE SYSTEMS/PW 8/1-9/1/2023 86.60 Total: 86.60
77104 8/22/2023 003682 ALLISON, JAMES SC/2023 019498 FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP INSTRUCTOR 77.50 Total : 77.50
77105 8/22/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11KN7FGDQ9MR 019342 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 106.05 1HCQPPPV17Y1 019408 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 30.02
1M9TWPCKD74V 019444 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 86.97
INKV7XVKQFNY 019338 PARTS/SUPPLIES 436.02
1QNTVJFDQ7GQ 019420 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 15.76
1RVYDDPP77VJ 019392 PARTS/SUPPLIES 154.38
1T7RYRC7PV6D 019397 PARTS/SUPPLIES 204.96
1VNJMPNDTHG7 019409 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,018.40
1Y91NGXXQDYJ PARTS/SUPPLIES R -100.73
Total : 1,951.83
77106 8/22/2023 002453 AMCS GROUP INC 136002 019503 FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 7128 801.36 Total : 801.36
77107 8/22/2023 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 16518 019450 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 558.70 Total: 558.70
77108 8/22/2023 007828 BECK OIL, INC 73357CL 019497 FUEL 1,184.15 76007CL 019495 FUEL 1,105.41
Total : 2,289.56
77109 8/22/2023 008141 BEST WESTERN ISLAND PALMS 090623 019339 PARKING 9/6-9/8/2023 45.00 468230620 019339 LODGING - S BURT 9/6-9/8/2023 281.74
Total : 326.74
77110 8/22/2023 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 44663 019477 LAB SERVICES 183.00
Total : 183.00
77111 8/22/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR 105656 019567 CONTRACT CN10665-01 8/6-9/5/2023 115.19
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 77111 8/22/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS (Continued) AR105688 018246 CONTRACT 24867-02 5/11-8/10/2023 283.64 Total : 398.83
77112 8/22/2023 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 063023 SB1473 - GREEN FEES 371.70 063023 SB1473 - GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 15.00
Total: 386.70
77113 8/22/2023 001634 CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 570003837 019557 CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FEES - R FL 173.00 Total: 173.00
77114 8/22/2023 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE 063023 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1473 - G 41.30 063023 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRONG N 90.15
Total: 131.45
77115 8/22/2023 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE B2305-028 PLAN CHECK FEES - B2305-028 246.82 Total : 246.82
77116 8/22/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000137161 014868 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 8/1-8/31/2023 290.77 Total: 290.77
77117 8/22/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JULY 2023 019457 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 7/2023 84,144.93 Total: 84,144.93
77118 8/22/2023 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0643718 019369 WATER SERVICE/BFD 8/11-9/8/2023 68.75 0643720 019587 WATER SERVICE/WTP 8/11-9/8/2023 95.25
Total: 164.00
77119 8/22/2023 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55548 019588 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,504.31 55558 019451 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,716.58
55569 019588 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00
55570 019588 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 180.00
Total: 4,520.89
77120 8/22/2023 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-202892 019569 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2.97 8681-203038 019356 PARTS/SUPPLIES 240.40
8681-203098 019357 PARTS/SUPPLIES 58.22
8681-203149 019358 PARTS/SUPPLIES 325.22
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77120 8/22/2023 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC (Continued)
8681-203168 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -325.22
8681-203309 019452 PARTS/SUPPLIES 195.41
8681-203313 019452 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.21
8681-203314 019452 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.77
8681-203468 019454 PARTS/SUPPLIES 372.49
8681-203478 019453 PARTS/SUPPLIES 194.96
8681-203509 019589 PARTS/SUPPLIES 558.74
8681-203527 019558 PARTS/SUPPLIES 56.11
8681-203702 019570 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 496.95
Total : 2,295.23
77121 8/22/2023 004431 DANA KEPER COMPANY INC 9518175-01 019590 PARTS/SUPPLIES 783.33 Total : 783.33
77122 8/22/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 80503261 015002 CONTRACT 25559071 8/1-8/31/2023 333.69 80505019 014998 CONTRACT 25563258 8/1-8/31/2023 607.19
80649426 015141 CONTRACT 25340910 8/15-9/14/2023 226.61 Total : 1,167.49
77123 8/22/2023 005997 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 063023 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 16.22 063023 STRONG MOTION FEES 1,712.75
Total : 1,728.97
77124 8/22/2023 003649 ELIMINATOR PEST CONTROL, INC A12435 019591 TERMITE TREATMENT WARRANTY REI 174.00 Total : 174.00
77125 8/22/2023 000547 ESGIL, LLC 89171 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 6/2023 1,876.18 Total : 1,876.18
77126 8/22/2023 008165 FREEVOLT USA INC B2302-012 PERMIT REFUND 324.64 Total : 324.64
77127 8/22/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 015491 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 71 116.58 7609229375 015503 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 7/1: 140.93 9091590013 015761 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 87. 7,233.97 9091590039 015477 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 8/7-9/6/2023 424.06 9091590042 015418 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLAELLS 8/1-8/ 2,539.63 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77127 8/22/2023 005213 005213 FRONTIER (Continued) Total : 10,455.17 77128 8/22/2023 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 611340 019593 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 532.92 Total : 532.92
77129 8/22/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 036361 019478 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 519.94 036363 019506 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 267.64
036380 019594 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 110.00
036836 019479 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 668.85
036850 019329 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 160.00
036851 019329 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 310.00
Total: 2,036.43
77130 8/22/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9761613703 019507 PARTS/SUPPLIES 92.53 019507
9761613711 019509 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,036.05
9761778464 019508 PARTS/SUPPLIES 506.77
9770263599 019571 PARTS/SUPPLIES 549.52
9777199390 019595 PARTS/SUPPLIES 136.02
9789267847 019596 PARTS/SUPPLIES 66.42
Total: 2,387.31
77131 8/22/2023 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC WATTEV-5 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - WAT 8,810.00 Total : 8,810.00
77132 8/22/2023 000135 HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC 32153483 019572 CHEMICALS 1,196.26 Total : 1,196.26
77133 8/22/2023 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 160926 019499 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/2023 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
77134 8/22/2023 002150 JONES MAYER 117418 016403 LEGAL SERVICES 7/2023 19,691.10 Total: 19,691.10
77135 8/22/2023 002440 KERU 072623 019500 AUDIO ADVERTISEMENTS 150.00 Total: 150.00
77136 8/22/2023 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2761 019501 DIVISION LUNCHEON 7/10/2023 - CREC 80.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77136 8/22/2023 000166 000166 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (Continued) Total : 80.00 77137 8/22/2023 007336 MR. PEST CONTROL 8647 019328 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 175.00 Total : 175.00
77138 8/22/2023 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN JULY 2023 015930 INSPECTION SERVICES 7/2023 595.00 Total : 595.00
77139 8/22/2023 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 08-23-014 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - ROBINSON 375.00 Total : 375.00
77140 8/22/2023 000199 PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 311535 019374 2023/2024 WATER TOLL - QUECHAN PA 16.17 Total : 16.17
77141 8/22/2023 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 072338816 015985 PUBLICATIONS 7/1-7/31/2023 755.00 Total: 755.00
77142 8/22/2023 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 136706 019510 DIESEL FUEL 1,129.65 Total: 1,129.65
77143 8/22/2023 000039 PETTY CASH 081423 015975 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRA 332.91 Total : 332.91
77144 8/22/2023 000039 PETTY CASH 080823 016002 EXPENDITURE 490.74 Total : 490.74
77145 8/22/2023 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 016133 POSTAGE 7/1-8/15/2023 3,702.96 Total: 3,702.96
77146 8/22/2023 003498 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 28621 019552 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 7/2023- 1,034.00 Total : 1,034.00
77147 8/22/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 33608623 019346 SUPPLIES 84.05 33730534 019440 SUPPLIES 130.47
33730758 019440 SUPPLIES 25.87
Total: 240.39
77148 8/22/2023 008028 RAIN FOR RENT 1898983 016150 OUTSIDE RENTAL SERVICES 3,724.38 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77148 8/22/2023 008028 008028 RAIN FOR RENT (Continued) Total : 3,724.38 77149 8/22/2023 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 87264 015927 TOW SERVICES 550.00 Total : 550.00
77150 8/22/2023 008068 RODRIGUEZ, III, GUSTAVO 071223 019456 REIMBURSEMENT - PER DIEM 14.00 Total: 14.00
77151 8/22/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 058688 019391 SUPPLIES 49.92 Total: 49.92
77152 8/22/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 23-7058 016722 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7/1-7/31/2 645.00 23-8014SC 016722 ONLINE EMPLOYEE CYBER TRAINING 55.00
23-8039SC 015987 AZURE AD PREMIUM 8/1/2023-4/30/202. 2,916.00 Total: 3,616.00
77153 8/22/2023 008166 SUNLOGIX ENERGY INC BL-10952 BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND 50.00 Total: 50.00
77154 8/22/2023 001657 SUNSHINE FILTERS OF PINELLAS I 149178 019446 SUPPLIES 536.40 Total : 536.40
77155 8/22/2023 007171 T-MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY 14824 019394 SUPPLIES 4,575.99 Total: 4,575.99
77156 8/22/2023 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 10554 019502 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 192.50 Total: 192.50
77157 8/22/2023 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 511695 017477 PARTS/SUPPLIES 22.80 Total : 22.80
77158 8/22/2023 008167 TROY ROOFING, INC B2303-024 PERMIT REFUND 137.74 Total : 137.74
77159 8/22/2023 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 22-2304434 019574 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT

33.03 620230065 019574 DIG ALERT TICKETS 6/2023 64.25
Total : 97.28
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77160 8/22/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00064981 019512 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,680.89 INV00070633 019513 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 379.89
INV00072722 019283 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,076.25
INVO0076875 019598 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 17.38
INVO0079397 019347 PARTS/SUPPLIES 258.60
INV00079739 019599 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 157.63
INV00082822 019347 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 179.41
INV00085124 019347 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 163.56
INV00087297 019561 PARTS/SUPPLIES 243.09
INV00098160 019600 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,334.65
Total: 5,491.35
77161 8/22/2023 008168 VACA, CATALINA 080523 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
77162 8/22/2023 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29834 016830 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 118.16 Total: 118.16
61 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 182,905.05 81 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 372.842.31

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10319-10338 and 77102-77162 in the amount of $372,842.31 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certift Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of September 12, 2023.

Chist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10339 8/31/2023 004501 US BANK CORP 044555649478 017643 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 8/2023 8,327.00 Total : 8,327.00
10340 8/31/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9942017337 017650 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS : 76.02 Total : 76.02
10341 8/31/2023 003035 VERIZON WIELESS 9942017338 017669 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 7/14-8/13/2023 258.40 Total : 258.40
10342 8/31/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9942017336 017692 WIRELESS SERVICE 7/14-8/13/2023 958.25 Total : 958.25
10343 9/5/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC A66845 019494 PARTS/SUPPLIES 86.99 A71918 019555 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 12.48
A76076 019581 PARTS/SUPPLIES 314.00
A76618 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,066.84
A76990 019584 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 53.45
019584
A77405 019605 PARTS/SUPPLIES р 93.48
A77413 019603 PARTS/SUPPLIES р 240.50
A77692 019626 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.12
A80321 019615 PARTS/SUPPLIES 31.53
A81465 019620 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.10
A84262 019639 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.15
T01358 019488 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 13.16
T04213 019636 PARTS/SUPPLIES 171.68
TO4271 019637 PARTS/SUPPLIES 701.84
Total : 2,830.32
10344 9/12/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 80780245 017100 CONTRACT 25559071 9/1-9/30/2023 350.38 80782965 017105 CONTRACT 25563258 9/1-9/30/2023 636.48
Total : 986.86
10345 9/12/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 017248 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 8/ 116.58 Total : 116.58
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10346 9/12/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 017251 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 8/1: 141.05 Total : 141.05
10347 9/12/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 33961687 019504 SUPPLIES 60.83 33982631 019504 SUPPLIES 177.33
33985138 019504 SUPPLIES 259.27
019504
Total: 497.43
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77172 8/29/2023 003076 PALO VERDE COLLEGE 083122 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT REFUND 150.00 Total: 150.00
77173 9/1/2023 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 114 019649 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 7/2023 1,825.00 Total : 1,825.00
77174 9/1/2023 001981 US BANK 2371092 017581 REFUNDING BOND SERIES 2013 - WAS 13,490.27 2371095 017581 REFUNDING BOND SERIES 2013 - WAT 5,875.58 Total : 19,365.85
77175 9/12/2023 008171 AEGIS BUILDERS INC PRC2308-001 REFUND - ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEE 603.00 Total : 603.00
77176 9/12/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11TNDT3CYCV6 019672 PARTS/SUPPLIES 199.90 144Q1XN34DL9 019676 PARTS/SUPPLIES 244.58
17P7FKJMXMTL 019614 PARTS/SUPPLIES 107.22
19YNHW767TNN PARTS/SUPPLIES 85.89
019673
1G47NYLK7TM4 019677 PARTS/SUPPLIES 132.06
1JLQVMQVCYR6 019663 PARTS/SUPPLIES 236.85
1KCHV4LXW7KR 019660 PARTS/SUPPLIES 137.02
1KHR6GKM19KH 019669 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.90
1KHR6GKMQG9H 019520 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 338.59
1KXKG6QW73LH 019674 PARTS/SUPPLIES 545.73
1L31TQVCQQFC 019668 PARTS/SUPPLIES 159.71
1LHVX6MDH7RR 019480 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 396.33
1MGLJPXCFMWG 019667 PARTS/SUPPLIES 160.70
1QFWK3PRD6RD 019665 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52.99
1QXDGQ9X4JYR 019666 PARTS/SUPPLIES 106.99
1QXJQ4LMML6Q 019675 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 325.94
1R79NNFKJ6HR 019670 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 39.67
1V11G9HHQ9RR 019664 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 100.03
1V4R4RT4MWTX 019562 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 92.16
019661 PARTS/SUPPLIES 353.47
1VQVAVHWKDPJ 019671 PARTS/SUPPLIES 317.15
1YKXY7316JVJ 019662 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 880.91
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77176 9/12/2023 007560 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC (Continued) Total: 5,057.79 77177 9/12/2023 007882 ARCCOPS 2023-39 019630 2023 POST EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE 270.00 Total: 270.00
77178 9/12/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CG30503-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 32.08 CG30963-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 48.12
CG30965-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 16.85
CG30966-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CG30967-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CG31481-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 14.33
CG31895-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 19.10
CH30766-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 19.10
CH30917-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CH30919-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 32.09
CH30923-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 16.85
CH30931-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 38.20
CH30964-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 19.10
CH31085-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CH31598-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CH32101-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
SINV109998 019641 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00
Total: 513.74
77179 CF30234-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 84.25
CG30105-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CG30106-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 96.27
CG30107-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.40
CG30125-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 902.20
CG30126-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 360.88
CG30306-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 417.17
CG30502-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 513.44
CG30504-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CG30505-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CG30619-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 633.67
CG30959-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 84.25
CG30961-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77179 9/12/2023 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CG30962-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 114.60
CG30976-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CG31460-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 144.36
CG31492-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CG31894-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CG31902-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 631.38
CH30099-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 822.24
CH30179-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 288.44
CH30398-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.40
CH30399-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES. 50.55
CH30774-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CH30924-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 50.55
CH30934-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 57.30
CH30994-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 90.22
CH31022-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 64.16
CH31087-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 84.25
CH31238-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 791.16
CH31467-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CH31468-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 144.36
CH31497-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 69.71
CH31597-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.40
CH32035-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 188.89
CH32040-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 633.67
Total: 8,428.46
77180 9/12/2023 007828 BECK OIL, INC 77497CL 019642 FUEL 784.93 Total: 784.93
77181 9/12/2023 008141 BEST WESTERN ISLAND PALMS 092423 019412 PARKING - G DALE 9/24-9/29/2023 75.00 638230427 019412 LODGING - G DALE 9/24-9/29/2023 704.35 Total: 779.35
77182 9/12/2023 008141 BEST WESTERN ISLAND PALMS 092423 019411 PARKING - K MCCORMICK 9/24-9/29/20: 75.00 888230721 019411 LODGING - K MCCORMICK 9/24-9/29/20 704.35 Total : 779.35
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 77183 9/12/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR106100 019608 CONTRACT CN10630-01 5122-8/21/2023 25.77 Total: 25.77
77184 9/12/2023 008172 CARRILLO, NATHALIE 081923 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
77185 9/12/2023 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC 7/2023 019656 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 10,709.29 Total : 10,709.29
77186 9/12/2023 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE B2302-005 PERMIT FEES 276.72 PRC2009-001 ADMIN FEES 75.00
Total: 351.72
77187 9/12/2023 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES AUG 2023 016897 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 8/: 5,760052 Total : 5,760.52
77188 9/12/2023 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC 264785 017254 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,667.67 Total : 2,667.67
77189 9/12/2023 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005698 016926 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 7/2023 12,273.79 Total : 12,273.79
77190 9/12/2023 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 20310 019678 BASE MATERIAL 2,168.65 Total: 2,168.65
77191 9/12/2023 006907 CT INTERNATIONAL 2222191 019524 SAFETY SUPPLIES 435.00 Total : 435.00
77192 9/12/2023 007659 CUMMINGS, ROBERT 081923 019622 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 200.00 Total : 200.00
77193 9/12/2023 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55583 019643 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 704.13 55584 019643 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 287.31
55588 019679 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 525.68
Total: 1,517.12
77194 9/12/2023 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-203985 019624 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 96.97 8681-203988 019623 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.72
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77194 9/12/2023 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC (Continued) 8681-204055 019644 PARTS/SUPPLIES 290.92
8681-204110 019680 PARTS/SUPPLIES 260.13
Total: 678.74
77195 9/12/2023 007856 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12023-1057 019345 PARTS/SUPPLIES 604.70 12223-1147 019448 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,551.20
Total : 2,155.90
77196 9/12/2023 007712 DALE, GARTH 092423 019647 PER DIEM 9/24-9/29/2023 135.00 Total : 135.00
77197 9/12/2023 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 9518175-02 019645 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,577.96 9519577-00 019519 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,811.98
Total: 5,389.94
77198 9/12/2023 001757 DATA TICKET INC 154435 016929 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 712023 228.89 154990 016929 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 7/20: 95.00
Total: 323.89
77199 9/12/2023 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2307083 016930 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 844.60 2307084 016930 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 292.26
Total : 1,136.86
77200 9/12/2023 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 672830 017111 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 712023 1,545.00 673030 017111 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 7/2023 81.00
Total: 1,626.00
77201 9/12/2023 003134 ECRET, THOMAS 083023 019681 REIMBURSEMENT - COURSE/EXAM MA 55.00 Total : 55.00
77202 9/12/2023 003222 EVIDENT, INC 233753A 019528 SUPPLIES 289.37 Total : 289.37
77203 9/12/2023 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 234541 017125 EQUIPMENT 960.88 Total : 960.88
77204 9/12/2023 005469 FREIGHTLINER OF ARIZONA XA310738291:01 019350 FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT/GEAR/SUPPLI 15,328.74 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77204 9/12/2023 005469 005469 FREIGHTLINER OF ARIZONA (Continued) Total: 15,328.74 77205 9/12/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 036491 019575 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 210.00 Total: 210.00
77206 9/12/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9791158844 019638 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 1,435.08 019638
9792398175 019625 PARTS/SUPPLIES 236.75
Total: 1,671.83
77207 9/12/2023 007381 GREEN, MICHAEL 081023 019682 REIMBURSEMENT - FUEL 70.00 Total : 70.00
77208 9/12/2023 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC WATTEV-6 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - WAT 8,175.00 Total : 8,175.00
77209 9/12/2023 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN031127 017279 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX Q1 1,666.74 Total : 1,666.74
77210 9/12/2023 008153 HUMPHREY'S HALF MOON INN 092523 019489 PARKING - R MORENO 9125-9/29/2023 100.00 9597527 019489 LODGING - R MORENO 9/25-9/29/2023 800.14 Total: 900.14
77211 9/12/2023 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 160999 019610 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9/2023 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
77212 9/12/2023 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9310851412 019683 PARTS/SUPPLIES 499.19 9310858127 019684 PARTS/SUPPLIES 24.58
Total : 523.77
77213 9/12/2023 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 092523 019417 PER DIEM 9/25-9/29/2023 245.00 Total: 245.00
77214 9/12/2023 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD MD19441 019685 CO/FACILITY #0746/01566 PERMIT#E0( 400.11 MD19463 019685 CO/FACILITY #0746/02212 PERMIT #E0( 400.11 MD19465 019685 CO/FACILITY #0746/02829 PERMIT#E01 2,625.57 MD19478 019685 CO/FACILITY #0746/01569 400.11
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 77214 9/12/2023 000697 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD (Continued) Total: 3,825.90 77215 9/12/2023 006672 MORENO, RUDY 092523 019490 PER DIEM 9/25-9/29/2023 245.00 Total: 245.00
77216 9/12/2023 003093 NCL OF WISCONSIN, INC 491261 019526 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,308.68 Total: 1,308.68
77217 9/12/2023 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 03-23-022 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - 1854 E CHAN 500.00 Total : 500.00
77218 9/12/2023 004417 PACIFIC COAST ENVELOPE, INC 231659 019476 SUPPLIES/STOCK 5,072.49 019476
Total: 5,072.49
77219 9/12/2023 001564 RIVERSIDE CNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT BCTC0065917 019655 PC 832 ARREST - L RAY 10/23-10/27/20: 139.00 Total: 139.00
77220 9/12/2023 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 115 019649 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 8/2023 1,825.00 Total: 1,825.00
77221 9/12/2023 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 3976 019627 DECALS 1,435.50 Total: 1,435.50
77222 9/12/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 423999 019611 SUPPLIES 452.08 Total: 452.08
77223 9/12/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 23-8043 017342 CONTRACT: FIXED FEE/CODE ENFORC 100.00 23-8044 017342 CONTRACT: FIXED FEE/PTF 8/1-8/16/ 200.00 23-8504 017342 COMPUTER UPGRADES - EQUIPMENT 3,672.70
23-8505 017342 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 200.75
23-8513 017342 PSEC PROJECT 3,154.73
Total : 7,328.18
77224 9/12/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-12635 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 2,226.85 1-12810 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 535.10
1-12860 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 995.71
1-12871 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 308.50
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO * Description/Account Amount 77224 9/12/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-12902 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,469.71
1-12904 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 55.41
1-12973 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,211.43
1-12992 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 368.26
1-13007 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 496.23
1-13034 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 315.47
1-13055 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,397.39
1-13112 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 828.21
1-13113 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,325.52
1-13295 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
Total: 11,553.79
77225 9/12/2023 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 081943 017558 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 10/202: 697.68 Total: 697.68
77226 9/12/2023 000350 THOMSON REUTERS/BARCLAYS 848822684 019635 BOOKS/UPDATES - TITLE 25 UPDATES 324.95 Total: 324.95
77227 9/12/2023 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 10659 019612 SUPPORT SERVICES 6,515.00 Total : 6,515.00
77228 9/12/2023 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 512157 019604 PARTS/SUPPLIES 25.22 Total: 25.22
77229 9/12/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00106874 019628 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,207.56 Total: 1,207.56
77230 9/12/2023 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29848 017694 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 309.72 Total : 309.72
77231 9/12/2023 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 1023.0025.02 017706 2023 ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEI 1,200.00 Total : 1,200.00
60 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 164,485.55 69 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 178,677.46
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10339-10347 and 77172-77231 in the amount of S178,677.46 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 September 12, 2023.

Chist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 77163 8/22/2023 008164 BUBAN, MICHAEL Ref000215534 UB Refund Cst #026529 92.94 Total: 92.94
77164 8/22/2023 008161 COLEMAN, JORGEN Ref000215528 UB Refund Cst #023908 114.16 Total : 114.16
77165 8/22/2023 008109 CORONA, REYNA Ref000215535 UB Refund Cst #026547 4.03 Total : 4.03
77166 8/22/2023 008163 ESQUIBEL, EZEKIEL Ref000215533 UB Refund Cst #026211 29.88 Total: 29.88
77167 8/22/2023 007651 GALVAN, BRIANA Ref000215529 UB Refund Cst #024757 127.74 Total : 127.74
77168 8/22/2023 007925 GRIBBONS, SHERI Ref000215531 UB Refund Cst #025571 34.28 Total: 34.28
77169 8/22/2023 008162 JOHNSON, LORI Ref000215532 UB Refund Cst #026173 82.62 Total : 82.62
77170 8/22/2023 007067 PEREZ JR, PEDRO Ref000215530 UB Refund Cst #025115 8.71 Total : 8.71
77171 8/22/2023 008160 TRUJILLO, REGINA Ref000215527 UB Refund Cst #023427 0.02 Total : 0.02
9 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 494.38
9 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 494.38
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Bank code : union
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 77163-77171 in the amount of $494.38 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 September 12, 2023.

Chient Clus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/21/2023 to 08/03/2023
Payday 08/11/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53819 to 53839, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56566 to 56626 in the amount of $275,457.17 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of September 12', 2023.

Chiest Clus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 08/11/2023 to 08/11/2023
Payday 08/11/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53840 to 53841 in the amount of $3,922.45 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 September 12th, 2023.

Chiest Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 08/18/2023 to 08/18/2023
Payday 08/18/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53842 to 53849 in the amount of $5,725.23 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 September 12", 2023.

Chest Ele
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/01/2023 to 08/03/2023
Payday 08/18/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53850 to 53851 in the amount of $1,934.55 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 September 12", 2023.

Chish Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 08/04/2023 to 08/17/2023
Payday 08/25/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53852 to 53871, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56627 to 56688 in the amount of $278,961.97 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 September 12", 2023.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 08/18/2023 to 08/24/2023
Payday 08/24/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53872 to 53873 in the amount of $314.23 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 September 12", 2023.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 08/01/2023 to 08/31/2023
Payday 09/05/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53874 to 53890, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56689 to 56779 in the amount of $72,618.08 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 September 12*, 2023.

Clus
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
August 8, 2023
The August 8, 2023, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Vice Mayor Rodriguez. Also in attendance were Council Members Reynolds, Halby, and Burton. Mayor DeConinck was excused from the meeting. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Police Chief Dale, Public Works Director McLaughlin and Fire Chief Hasler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Rodriguez.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there was no reportable action.

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, August 4, 2023.

Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 10288 through 10298 and 76934 through 76981 in the amount of $3,474,326.93; 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 10299 through 10305 and 76999 through 77033 in the amount of $208,615.42; 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 10306 through 10307 and 77034 and 77036 through 77055 in the amount of $348,259.06; 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 10308 through 10312 in the amount of $$513,731.84 and 8/8/2023, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 76982 through 76998 in the amount of $4,294.43.

3. Approval of the Pavroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 53751 through 53769 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56351 through 56412 in the amount of $268,158.16; 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 53770 through 53780 in the amount $8,223.00; 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 53781 through 53799 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56413 through 56474 in the amount of $263,941.52; 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 53800 through 53801 in the amount of $67.61 and 8/8/2023, warrants numbered 53802 through 53818 in the amount of $82,048.45.

4. Minutes of the July 11, 2023 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the July 11, 2023 Meeting.

5. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of July 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for July 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for July 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for July 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Acceptance of Work- Police Department Roof Repairs.
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Recommendation: Accept the work performed by MT Construction Team, Inc. for roof repairs at the Blythe Police Department located at 240N. Spring Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project.

10. Permission for Mayor to be Absent from the July and August Council Meetings.

Recommendation: Grant permission for Mayor DeConinck to be absent from the July and August 2023 regular City Council Meetings.

11. Amendment to Professional Service Agreement with Tripepi, Smith and Associates.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Tripepi Smith for communication and marketing services.

12. Adoption of an MOU for the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit.

Recommendation: Council Adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-019. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CLERICAL/PARA-PROFESSIONAL/RECREATION UNIT'S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT AN INCREASE IN PAY FOR THE RECREATION CENTER AIDE POSITION.

13. Ordinance No. 922-23 Adopting Military Equipment Use Policy Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance 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.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Ordinance No. 923-23 Amending Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated all proposed changes have been made to the Sign Ordinance. As we are doing an overhaul of the Sign Ordinance, the City Attorney advised that we should review the Ordinance for consistency with the First Amendment. As such, we recommend continuing the Public Hearing for the introduction of the Sign Ordinance to the next City Council meeting to allow time for this review.

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

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Save Chuck. Interim City Manager Crecelius gave an update on Save Chuck.

No public comment. The item was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Acceptance of the Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund Grant Award.

Chief Dale stated the Blythe Police Department Quality of Life Program addresses both the homeless and traffic related issues which directly affect our community. Staff has been searching for funding to continue this program at the same successful level as it was last year. An application was made to and approved by the Palo Verde Community Improvement Fund. -39-
Funding in the amount of $35,000 was awarded. This will continue the program at the same level as last year when we had overtime officers contacting the homeless and working traffic. This is a good opportunity and we are very thankful to the CIF Board for approving this and helping out our community.

Public Comment. George Colangeli of Peace From Chaos commended the Chief for obtaining funding for this program. We need to work as a community to see how we can continue this funding.

Councilman Halby thanked the Community Improvement fund for awarding this grant.

Councilman Reynolds moved to accept $35,000 in grant funding from the CIF for the Quality- of-Life Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with unanimous aye vote.

Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity- Grocery Outlet Inc. Vice Mayor Rodriguez recused himself for a potential conflict of interest. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Grocery Outlet, Inc. proposes to develop a supermarket at 691 W. Hobsonway, in the All- Star Cinemas Shopping Center. To support the operation of the supermarket, they have applied for a Type 20-Supermarket Alcoholic Beverage License within Census Tract No. 461.02. There are currently five active off-sale licenses with one license currently allowed in this Census Tract.

The licenses are issued to a wholesale beverage distributor, a pharmacy, two convenience stores and a grocery store. Census Tract 461.02 encompasses a large geographical area that extends from Hobsonway to Chanslorway and from Defrain to N. Broadway. The population within this census tract is 2,027. The entire fixed population of Blythe and the transient population is not considered when factoring the allowed number of licenses. The issuance of this license will provide another supermarket for residents of Blythe. This store will fill a void in an area of the City in need of full-service grocery providers. This store will eliminate the need for people to travel to the west and east ends of the City for groceries. The availability of alcohol with the sale of groceries makes this store a one stop shop, where residents would otherwise be obligated to travel to other locations to purchase these items. Therefore, the establishment of off-site alcohol at this location serves a public convenience. The grocery store and sale of off-site alcohol is consistent with the City's zoning ordinances and General Plan by providing a product that serves to provide the full spectrum of commercial needs for a community retail center. Therefore, it is recommended that Council approve the draft letter supporting the issuance of an Off-Sale (Type 20 - Supermarket) Alcoholic Beverage License within Census Tract No. 461.02 to Grocery Jutlet Inc. for the proposed Grocery Outlet to be located at 691 W. Hobsonway in Blythe, with the full knowledge of the undue concentration provision as outlined by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

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

Memorandum of Understanding between City and Palo Verde Unified School District for the 2023/24 School Year and 2024 Summer School Programs. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Palo Verde Unified School District is required by AB 130 to -40-
provide an expanded learning opportunities program for children in TK through sixth grades.

This summer, the City partnered with the School District to provide this expanded learning program at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center. Any student enrolled in Summer school was eligible to enroll in the summer program. After summer school, the School District would bus participants to the Recreation Center where they would engage in activities until 5pm. Ninety students enrolled in the Summer Program and the Recreation Center had an average daily participation of 50 students. As the summer program was successful, the School District would like to continue this program into the 2023/24 school year. The District wishes to provide access for up to 300 students. The School district will reimburse the City $800 per day, $4,000 per week for this program. This will allow the Recreation Center to hire additional personnel necessary to meet the ratios required of the Extended Learning Program. The School will once again bus participants from the school sites to the Center after school. At 5pm each day, the District will provide transportation back to the school sites. It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with PVUSD authorizing the City to collaborate with the District to provide expanded learning opportunities to student participants at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center as part of PVUSD's 2023-2024 School Year and 2024 Summer Program. It is further recommended Council increase the number of budgeted part-time Recreation Center Aide positions in the FY 2023/24 Operating and Capital Budget from 7 to 15 to accommodate the staffing needs of this program. The School Board adopted the MOU for this program at their regular meeting on August 1, 2023.

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

Sage Lovekin Blythe, LLC Development. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated staff has been working with Sage Investco, LLC to develop a Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant on the SE corner of Lovekin and Hobsonway. In January, Council adopted a Categorical Exemption for the project, satisfying State CEQA requirements. On July 5, 2023 staff notified the applicant that the City had completed plan check review, and once a contractor was selected, building plans would be issued. This was an exciting step, as the developer can essentially break ground on the development. In early August, staff learned bids to construct Chipotle had returned much higher than the developer had anticipated or budgeted. They budgeted $1.2 million for construction and bids received came in at $1.9 million. As the project is over budget, the developer cannot obtain financing to begin construction. This project is very important to the City, and we would very much like it to be constructed. Staff has been in communication with the developer on how we can work to advance this project. As The City placed minimal conditions on this project, removing project conditions will not bridge the estimated $700,000 funding gap. Some items that could be considered to bring costs down include removal of the condition to repave the alley along the south property frontage (EE $25,000), remove the condition of placing a bus stop on W. Hobsonway ($18,000) and remove the requirement to pay the Art in Public Places fee of just under $25,000. It does not get the developer to where he needs to be, but shows a good faith effort by the city to advance this project. City Staff believes the construction bids received are inflated and have been speaking with local contractors to see if there are other options for Sage Investco to develop the site within their budget. We have also suggested that representatives of Sage Investco look for other funding sources, such as applying for funding from the Community Improvement Fund. Therefore, it is recommended Council -41-
provide direction to staff on steps staff make take to work with Sage Investco, LLC to facilitate the development of a Chipotle Restaurant on the SE corner of Lovekin and Hobsonway.

Councilman Reynolds asked to hear from the Transit Agency related to removing the bus stop.

Public Comment. George Colangeli of the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency stated I think we could swing it. We currently have a stop there, but it's going to be a heavy trafficked stop. The demographic will be bus riders, especially from the College. The contractors on this project are looking to cut every corner. We need to work with local contractors to see what's available to them before we start cutting things.

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

Funding Agreement between City and Chamber of Commerce for Tourism Activities. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City council allocated $30,000 per year for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years from the City's American Rescue Plan Act funding to assist the Chamber with tourism related activities. To memorialize the terms relating to the use of City funding for the Chamber's tourism activities, it is recommended Council direct the Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute a funding agreement once it has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Relevant terms of the agreement, based on prior discussions with the City and Chamber include funding to be used for tourism related actives only, submission of quarterly reports, future installments to be paid on a quarterly basis, once the City has received the quarterly report from the previous quarter. The agreement will end on June 30, 2025, when the APRA funding allocated for this project has been exhausted.

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

ORAL REPORTS:

Interim City Manager welcomed new Public Works Director Kenneth McLaughlin.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Angela Colangeli of Peace from Chaos invited the community to their second annual suicide awareness, prevention and candle light vigil event.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:37pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Special Meeting
and Special Closed Session
August 28, 2023
The August 28, 2023 Special Meeting and Special Closed Session of the Blythe City Council ras called to order at 4:30pm in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendanc vere Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Reynolds and Halby. Councilman Burto:
was absent. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, Police Chief Dale and Deputy City Attorney Porter.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

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 Friday, August 25, 2023.

No public comment. Councilman Reynolds moved approval of the posting of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

2. Extension of the Service Fee Collected on behalf of the Riverside County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority. Police Chief Dale stated in 1990, the California State Legislature enacted legislation allowing for the creation of a County based Vehicle Service Authority to fund abandoned vehicle abatement. Every ten years the City is required to adopt a Resolution authorizing the State to take $1 out of every registration fee collected in the City of Blythe and distribute it to the County which in turn distributes it to the City to fund an AVA program. The reason for the Special Meeting is that the State changed our deadline. Previously we had to renew 5 months prior to the deadline, now the state wants 8 months for review. The County is putting this item on their Board Agenda on September 12th ", which is the same date as our next Regular Meeting. Due to this, we were unable to meet the County's deadline without calling a Special Meeting. We are asking you to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-021 authorizing the extension of the service fee collected on behalf of the Riverside Count bandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority until May 2034 No public comment. Councilman Reynolds moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-021.

The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE FEE COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY UNTIL MAY 2034.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEM:

1. Conference with Labor Negotiator. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.

Agency Designated Representative: Mallory Crecelius. Unrepresented Employee: Fire Chief.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated direction was given, no action was taken.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 4:41pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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7:57:00AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-017 DEMO-INT 222 SOUTH MAIN STREET MICHAEL & CINDY FARRAGE 15,000.00 173.00 173.00 8/31/2023 848052003 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
37312023 ISSUED Permit Name FOLLOWING FIRE
Total for: DEMO-INT 15,000.00 173.00 173.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-009 301 NORTH PALM DRIVE VERONICA LAGASSE 44,583.57 642.80 642.80 8/31/2023 SOLAR 845021020 FREEDOM FOREVER LIC
88452223 Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2304-049 ELEC 351 NORTH PALM DRIVE SOLORZANO & RUVALCABA 26,000.00 546.23 546.23 8/4/2023 SOLAR 845021015 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
4/38/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & SUB-PANEL
B2307-009 ELEC 145 SOUTH FIFTH STREET BERNARD WELLS 45,900.20 550.87 550.87 8/4/2023 SOLAR 848082013 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
7/30/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2308-010 ELEC 3610 WEST HOBSONWAY ARON & TERESA QUIST 12,000.00 449.00 449.00 8/30/2023 824142023 AMERICAN SOUTHWEST ELEC
312312023 ISSUED Permit Name Temporary Power Pole
B2304-030 ELEC 580 NORTH SOLA AVENUE CARRIE COVEL 3,500.00 586.41 586.41 8/30/2023 SOLAR 857075007 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
71572023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2307-008 ELEC 610 NORTH NINTH STREET LACEY & BROUGHAM 23,453.00 354.95 354.95 8/7/2023 SOLAR 857082001 SUNLOGIX ENERGY INC
6/30/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2307-015 ELEC 636 BELL LANE RAMON BORBOA 31,651.93 586.11 586.11 8/14/2023 SOLAR 869363011 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
77320033 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
Total for: ELEC 187,088.70 3,716.37 3,716.37
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2211-036 ENCROACHMENT 350 EAST HOBSONWAY PROVIDENT SAVINGS BANK 24,175.98 605.00 605.00 8/3/2023 848063005 NETWORX CABLING SYSTEM:
1272122922 ISSUED Permit Name WF-28985492
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 24,175.98 605.00 605.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2210-011 EXCAV 1902 EAST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 604.00 604.00 8/11/2023 THE GAS COMPANY
9076422022 ISSUED Permit Name WO#52-3150648
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B2307-005 EXCAV 170 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 28,183.70 656.00 656.00 8/3/2023 TRUENET COMMUNICATIONS
7A1/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Project #30516145
B2307-022 EXCAV 401 EAST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 656.00 656.00 8/4/2023 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
26/20 ISSUED Permit Name WO #50153-5337145
31/20
B2210-010 EXCAV 170 SOUTH THIRD STREET CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 604.00 604.00 8/11/2023 THE GAS COMPANY
9026422222 ISSUED Permit Name WO #52-3150073
B2308-004 EXCAV Broadway & Barnard Street CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 656.00 656.00 8/24/2023 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
8/122223 ISSUED Permit Name WO #50153-5338884
B2210-012 EXCAV 228 WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 604.00 604.00 8/11/2023 THE GAS COMPANY
2026472022 ISSUED Permit Name WO #52-3150646
Total for: EXCAV 28,183.70 3,780.00 3,780.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2306-018 OTHER 459 NORTH FIRST STREET KELLY MORGAN 8,000.00 2,190.19 2,190.19 8/7/2023 845061015 OWNER
83620233 ISSUED Permit Name Drywall, Flooring, Windows
B2306-017 OTHER 100 WEST HOBSONWAY UNION BANK 12,000.00 602.26 602.26 8/15/2023 848043009 CENNOX PROJECT AND SECUF
6/26/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Drive thru ATM island
B2308-011 OTHER 295 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY BLOVEKIN LIC 7,000.00 1,000.06 1,000.06 8/31/2023 836090024 MS CONSTRUCTION
7/202 ISSUED Permit Name Replace Water Kiosk
25/202
B2308-001 OTHER 380 SOUTH FIRST STREET EMG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS 1 6,925.00 1,716.18 1,716.18 8/31/2023 848141029 URBAN CONSTRUCTION & DE
31222023 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodel
B2308-003 OTHER 147 SHADED PALM MORALES CALDERON & SOLC 6,000.00 292.00 292.00 8/4/2023 824214012 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
8/4/2023 ISSUED Permit Name WH&A/C
8/4/2023
Total for: OTHER 39,925.00 5,800.69 5,800.69
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-002 PATIO 411 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MAYS & TYSON 2,523.84 200.35 200.35 8/28/2023 848173012 OWNER
/4/202 ISSUED Permit Name
25/202
Total for: PATIO 2,523.84 200.35 200.35
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PERM133
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B2307-018 POOL 781 OLEANDER LANE FRANCISCO & RENEE BORBOA 68,000.00 2,699.44 2,699.44 8/3/2023 842142016 AMERICAN HERITAGE POOL C
2/31/2023 FINALED Permit Name
Total for: POOL 68,000.00 2,699.44 2,699.44
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-007 REMOVE-R 191 SOUTH BROADWAY ASADOLLAH MALEKZADEH 10,000.00 173.00 173.00 8/10/2023 848043016 OWNER
30102023 ISSUED Permit Name Includes 193 South Broadway Total for: REMOVE-R 10,000.00 173.00 173.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-006 607 BELL LANE CALVIN CADAMS 7,688.05 191.49 191.49 8/9/2023 TEAR OFF 869362001 J WALES HOME SOLUTIONS LI
813/2023 FINALED Permit Name TO
B2308-012 RERF 400 NORTH ACACIA STREET SCOTT & CARIE RABORN 8,000.00 381.02 381.02 8/28/2023 TEAR OFF 851142008 CONCECRET CONSTRUCTION
873313023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 22 sqs
Total for: RERF 15,688.05 572.51 572.51
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2307-013 RES-ADD 1274 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUI SERAFIN JIMENEZ 73,247.95 2,772.86 2,772.86 8/8/2023 857040012 OWNER
7/220023 ISSUED Permit Name & GARAGE & PATIOS (2)
Total for: RES-ADD 73,247.95 2,772.86 2,772.86
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-005 RES-STOR 460 GLIDER COURT FRED & SHARON BARNES 29,444.80 937.13 937.13 8/17/2023 842032017 OWNER
18/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Metal Patio
/17/202
Total for: RES-STOR 29,444.80 937.13 937.13
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2304-003 RIVCOUNTY 5895 COLORADO RIVER ROAR DALE ROBINSON 45,575.11 860.12 860.12 8/10/2023 SOLAR 833091029 SOLCIUS LLC
4/132023 ISSUED Permit Name Ground Mount Solar & Upgrade RC2307-002 RIVCOUNTY 10525 6TH AVENUE CHASSAN PROP 70,000.00 2,263.88 2,263.88 8/7/2023 830040001 OWNER
7/26/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodel & Upgrade 8/4/2023
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For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 115,575.11 3,124.00 3,124.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 2048 RIVIERA DRIVE LISA L VANSLYKE 235,458.42 13,065.72 13,065.72

PROPERTY OWNER
31423233 Permit Name with Wraparound Porch
Total for: SFR 235,458.42 13,065.72 13,065.72
30 Permits Issued from 8/1/2023 Thru 8/31/2023 Total Valuation: $844,311.55 Total Fees: $37,620.07
Total Fees Paid: $37,620.07
9/6/2023 City of Blythe Page 1
8:01:36AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor 8/16/2023 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 420 SOUTH FIRST STREET Deshawn Woodard Permit Name Landscaper 848141033 ELLIS & MARSHA STINSON Description:

L2308-003 8/16/2023 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 600 WEST DONLON STREET Lalit Shah Permit Name Hotel 848100029 ANUP INC
Description:

L2308-004 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 230 EAST HOBSONWAY 2 KUTE NAIL & SPA Permit Name Nail Salon 848062003 EL MAR DRIVE LLC
Description:

L2308-005 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 725 WEST HOBSONWAY ALL IN PIZZA Permit Name 845100011 DESERT HORIZON
Description:
4 Permit Applications from Thru 8/31/2023
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8:03:22AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
PRC2308-001 PRC Incls -035 & -036 PRC NOT NEEDED
EPIFANIA V NICOLAS 8/2/2023
155 LEE STREET 8/23/2023
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023: 1 9/6/2023 City of Blythe Page 2
8:03:22AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
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
TUP2308-001 TUP I-10 Freeway Laydown Yard RECIEVED
ARON & TERESA QUIST 8/2/2023
3620 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

VP2308-001 VACANT PROPERTY COMPLETED
ROBERT G & ANNE WEETE 8/9/2023 8/9/2023
331 RIVER VALLEY AVENUE 8/9/2023
Comments:

VP2308-002 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
TRATHEN, LARRY 8/28/2023
335 SOUTH BROADWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023: 3 -49-
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8:03:22AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2308-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS IN 8/2/2023
170 SOUTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

G2308-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
200 N PALM DRIVE 8/2/2023
200 NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2308-003 GRAFFITI utility box COMPLETED
8/2/2023
500 block of W Barnard
Comments:

G2308-004 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
200 N PALM DRIVE 8/2/2023
405 N BROADWAY
Comments:

G2308-005 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
PEDRO M & SOCORRO GARCIA 8/3/2023
240 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
Comments:

G2308-006 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
SIMON REX KAPRIELLIAN 8/3/2023
252 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2308-007 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HOLT GROUP R P PARTN 8/3/2023
201 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-008 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUE VINE HOSPITALITY LLC 8/3/2023
939 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-009 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LUVERNA BOMMER 8/3/2023
876 WEST DONLON STREET
Comments:

PROnS CRWSYSTEMS
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8:03:22AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-010 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
STEVEN NELSON 8/3/2023
165 NORTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

G2308-011 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MICHAEL & SYDNEY PRESLEY 8/3/2023
633 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
Comments:

G2308-012 GRAFFITI utility box and traffic light box COMPLETED MICHAEL & SYDNEY PRESLEY 8/3/2023
300 block of N MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2308-013 GRAFFITI utility box & traffic light control box COMPLETED HARKINSON, GARY 8/3/2023
200 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-014 GRAFFITI wiped graffiti COMPLETED
BLUE COLORADO RIVER LIC 8/9/2023
1101 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-015 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VENTURE 8/9/2023
201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2308-016 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
AMRATBHAI & TARUNA BHAKTA 8/9/2023
1843 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-017 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 8/9/2023
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-018 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OSCAR & LILLIE SOTO 8/9/2023
526 NORTH SIXTH STREET
Comments:

G2308-019 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 8/9/2023
170 SOUTH SPRING STREET
Comments:

PROTIS CRM/SYSTEMS
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9/6/2023 City of Blythe Page 6
8:03:22AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-020 GRAFFITI concrete barricade COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 8/9/2023
100 block of S Commercial st
Comments:

G2308-021 GRAFFITI concrete barricade COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 8/9/2023
300 block of S Main St
Comments:

G2308-022 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 8/9/2023
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2308-023 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MARISELDA G MUNIZ 8/10/2023
586 NORTH SIXTH STREET
Comments:

G2308-024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JESSOP FAMILY TRUST 8/10/2023
127 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Comments:

G2308-025 GRAFFITI cat walk IN PROGRESS
8/10/2023
300 block of E Dekema
Comments:

G2308-026 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 8/16/2023
1652 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MARGARET HOCKETT 8/16/2023
155 NORTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

G2308-028 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
CUSICK FAMILY TRUST DTD 1091 8/16/2023
761 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
PATEL ET AL 8/16/2023
1781 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PROIS CRV/SYSTEMS
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8:03:22AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-030 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CHERYL ERHART 8/16/2023
190 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2308-031 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
WHITE, JOSEPH 8/16/2023
300 3RD ST
Comments:

G2308-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JEAN WAI WONG 8/16/2023
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-033 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JEAN WAI WONG 8/16/2023
1902 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-034 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLUE COLORADO RIVER LLC 8/16/2023
1101 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-035 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 8/16/2023
1225 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-036 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TERRY & DIANA TODD 8/16/2023
508 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-037 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOSE RASCON 8/16/2023
408 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-038 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SUKRAT & MARWA NAMOU 8/17/2023
803 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-039 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLUE COLORADO RIVER LLC 8/17/2023
1101 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO.115 CRWSYSTEMS
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9/6/2023 City of Blythe Page 8
8:03:22AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-040 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VIRGIL & RASAMEE JAYCOX 8/17/2023
1936 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-041 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
KEHL FAMILY TRUST 8/17/2023
213 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-042 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
8/17/2023
1000 block of EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-043 GRAFFITI light box COMPLETED
8/17/2023
200 block of LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2308-044 GRAFFITI utility box COMPLETED
8/17/2023
300 block of E Donlon ST
Comments:

G2308-045 GRAFFITI meter box COMPLETED
8/17/2023
100 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:

G2308-046 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
8/17/2023
1000 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-047 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
BRENDA JO HASLER 8/23/2023
921 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVENUE
Comments:

G2308-048 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST 8/23/2023
941 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-049 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DOBBS LIVING TRUST 8/23/2023
278 NORTH NINTH STREET
Comments:

PRO11S CIW SYSTEMS
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8:03:22AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-050 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
QUAIL PLACE BLYTHE LLC 8/23/2023
551 SOUTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

G2308-051 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MELITON SANCHEZ III 8/23/2023
101 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:

G2308-052 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
KMART CORP & FIFTH ST FUNDING 8/23/2023
1455 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-053 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DEBORAH L. DUNCAN 8/23/2023
1205 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-054 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 8/23/2023
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-055 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 8/23/2023
1652 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-056 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CUSICK FAMILY TRUST DTD 1091 8/30/2023
761 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-057 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
WEN & STEPHANY WANG 8/30/2023
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-058 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 8/30/2023
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-059 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLUE COLORADO RIVER LLC 8/30/2023
1101 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO115 CIRWSYSTEMS
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9/6/2023 City of Blythe Page 10
8:03:22AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-060 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 8/30/2023
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-061 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NORA K ROSE 8/30/2023
576 NORTH FIFTH STREET
Comments:

G2308-062 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
200 N PALM DRIVE 8/30/2023
200 N PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2308-063 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUE VINE HOSPITALITY LLC 8/30/2023
939 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-064 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
PROVIDENT SAVINGS BANK 8/30/2023
350 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-065 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CHERYL ERHART 8/30/2023
190 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2308-066 GRAFFITI COVERED GRAFFITI COMPLETED
ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 8/31/2023
1225 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-067 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
WEN & STEPHANY WANG 8/31/2023
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2308-068 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ARVIN J. & JANICE D. DOBBS 8/31/2023
131 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2308-069 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF B 8/31/2023
127 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

PROI1S CRRWSYSTEMS
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8:03:22AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
G2308-070 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
8/31/2023
1000 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023: 70 9/6/2023 City of Blythe
8:06:21AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 8/1/2023 thru 8/31/2023
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG
COMPLAINT 3
SIDEWALK 1
TRANSIENTS 1
WATER
ZONING 1
Total Cases Opened: 8
Cases closed in August: 34
Remaining active cases: 434
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
August 2023
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 41
Structure 2
Vehicle Fire 2
Brush, Grass, Leaves 3
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 2
Arching Electric Equip./Power Line Down
Other 6
Total # of Incidents 56
Activity
Drills 5
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
August 2023
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
1 .2
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers 0
Public Intoxication 9
Alarm 29
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 6
AVA Vehicles Tows 1
Vehicle Red Tags 7
Documented Police Reports 195
Total Incidents 1400
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CHIEF
BLY HO

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLIOS
50-s,1
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for the month of August 2023.

Homeless Detail: August
People contacted. 254
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 10 elsewhere.

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

People transported to or referred to mental/behavioral health 28 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions
Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 2
People sent to rehab. 4
People picked up by a family member and taken home
out of town.

People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a 2 location for resources out of Blythe.

People arrested for QOL type violations.
3 (602, 11550, 647f and warrants.)
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 2 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 4 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 4
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КОМІСТІЛИ! CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Letters of Support for Community Grant Programs PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency and Blythe Chamber of Commerce requested letters of support for two different grant opportunities that would benefit the Blythe community.

The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) submitted a proposal to the Clean California Transit Partnership Project from the California Department of Transportation. The proposal, if awarded, would allow PVVTA to beautify and modernize an area of the City which includes the Main Street Park N Ride with art inspired waste containers, enclosed bicycle storage rack shelter, ADA hydration stations, bicycle art installation, a mural and solar powered EV Charging station with two charging stands.

The Chamber of Commerce asked the City to support the Center for Employment Training (CET) in their request for funding from the Recompete Pilot Program for funding in Phase I and II. If awarded, CET would place a satellite location in Blythe to offer community training in sustainable programs such as HVAC, Culinary Arts, Pluming and other possible subjects. CET's project will support long term comprehensive economic development by providing access to job training, community development resources and established sustainable job creation.

STAFF REPORT: Attached to the staff report are the support letters issued on behalf of the City of Blythe for each program.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Letter of Support- PVVTA Clean CA Program

2. Letter of Support- CET Recompete Pilot Program Phase I and II -61-

TA'S FIRST

STARTE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 • Fax (760) 922-4938
ISHED
August 28, 2023
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency
415 N. Main Street
Blythe, CA 92225
RE: Letter of Support for the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) Towards the California Department of Transportation (CALSTA) Clean California District Transit Partnership Program To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing in support of the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's (PVVTA) proposal to the Clean California transit partnership project from the California Department of Transportation (CALSTA). This proposal would allow the PVVTA to beautify and modernize an area of the City including the Main Street Park N Ride, the Todd Park Corridor and allow for culturally artistic expression. These key project outcomes would encourage the community to become more active through frequent visits to the newly improved areas and increase ridership due to new culturally competent improved passenger amenities that aim to make public transit more enjoyable.

The proposal to the Clean California Transit Partnership project would fund the purchase and installation activities at the Main Street Park N Ride including art inspired waste containers, an enclosed bicycle storage rack shelter adorned by local art, publicly ADA accessible hydration stations, a Bicycle art installation, placement of a culturally inspired large art panel mural and a Solar-powered off-grid EV charging station with two charging stands.

These grant funds will help to further address PVVTA's active transportation goals. If awarded, the project will address many of the needs and concerns of the greater community. We believe the multi-benefits of this project would enhance the quality of life for residents, better serve community needs, and address broader sustainability and cultural competency issues, including increased transportation amenities, litter abatement, improved public confidence, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage transit riders to use bicycling for wellness.

On behalf of the Blythe City Council, I respectfully request for your consideration of the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's proposal to the Clean California transit partnership project from CaSTA.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (760) 922-6161.

Sincerely,
Josept De Coverd
h DeConinck, Mayor
City of Blythe
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SUNRISE CITY OF BLYTHE
"Blythe"
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 • Fax (760) 922-4938
August 22, 2023
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave, NW
Suite 71014
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Letter of Support Political Subdivision of a State in Local Service Area To the Economic Development Administration:

The purpose of this letter is to formally express our support for the Center for Employment Training for the Recompete Pilot Program project phase I and II funding to identify, research, and implement innovative and strategic approaches to provide economic advancements through cultivating career pipelines to Prime Age Employment Gap (PAEG) populations within the City of Blythe, California.

The City of Blythe fully supports CET's proposal for funding to provide strategic and innovative approaches to provide upward economic mobility to PAEG populations within historically economically distressed areas within our communities. CETs proposed project will support long- term comprehensive economic development by providing access to job training, community development resources, and establishing sustainable job creation. By identifying pocket community needs, the CETs project will provide individualized community support and career pathway approaches, supporting regional economic gains.

CET has been a mutual long-term partner and supportive resource for our communities, strengthening our local economy and reducing poverty by providing quality, high-demand occupational training. We know CET will offer quality training and economic support through new innovative approaches and partnerships with tribal, military, and re-entry communities serving the PAEG-targeted populations. We fully support CETs' request for funding through EDAs Recompete Pilot Program Phase I and II to support our local area's economic development.

Sincerely,
Joseph Lace
оши
Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
City of Blythe
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CITY OF BLYTHE
«Blyther CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Amendment Number One to Peacemaker Lease Agreement between The City of Blythe and Syneco Systems, Inc.

PRESENTED BY: Kenneth McLaughlin, Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Kenneth McLaughlin, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-047A between the City and Syneco Systems, Inc. for Peacemaker® Odor Scrubbers for Sewer Lift Stations: #3, #5, #11, #13 and #14 in an amount not to exceed $249,530.74.

FISCAL IMPACT: $249,530.74 from the Sewer Utility Fund. Funds for this project were included in the adopted FY 2023/24 budget.

BACKGROUND: Council first entered into a lease agreement with Syneco Systems, Inc. in May 2008. The last lease extension was approved in October 2020. Since 2008, Syneco has provided a filtration system that uses media and positive flow fans to capture gasses emitted from the sewer lift stations.

In 2014, staff released a Request for Proposals for Lift Station Odor Control in which Syneco Systems, Inc. was the sole bidder. In 2019, the City entered a pilot program with ATS Innova for wastewater bioaugmentation to further reduce smells emitted from the City's sewer lift stations.

The trial program concluded and was found to be ineffective in reducing solid build up in the sewer system.

In 2014, the City performed system upgrades which increased the mitigation of sewer gasses in comparison to previous years.

STAFF REPORT: The sewer lift stations included in the odor scrubber program include: #3 (Del Taco), #5 (Public Works Yard), #11 (Intake - South ofI 10), #13 (Sparkling Lagoon), and #14 (Defrain).

Terms of the attached lease include the equipment and media filters replaced as necessary to control sewer gas emissions over the term of the lease, which is three years.

Bidding is not required in connection with this lease pursuant to Blythe Municipal Code section

2.65.100(A)(2), which exempts from bidding contracts in which a commodity or service is offered by only one vendor, or when only one vendor is able to supply a commodity within the time frame or under terms and conditions which reasonably meet the needs of the City (known as sole source). Syneco Systems meets this exception as they are the only vendor that can provide the equipment.
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As Syneco Systems' odor filtration system continues to be the most effective process in reducing odors escaping the City's sewer lift stations, it is recommended the City Council authorize a three-year lease agreement with Syneco Systems in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Peacemaker Lease Agreement
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Agreement No. 2023-047 A

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO
PEACEMAKER® LEASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF BLYTHE
AND
SYNECO SYSTEMS, INC.

THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO PEACEMAKER® LEASE AGREEMENT "Amendment) is made and entered into as of September 12, 2023 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("Lessee") and SYNECO SYSTEMS, INC., a Minnesota corporation ("Lessor").

WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee entered into a Peacemaker® Lease Agreement effective September 10, 2020 for Lessee to lease Equipment from Lessor ("Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for a term of thirty-six (36) months, commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Section 5(a) of the Agreement provides that Lessee or Lessor may, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, offer to renew the Agreement for an additional term; and
WHEREAS, Lessor has offered to renew the Agreement for an additional term as authorized by Section 5(a), and Lessee has accepted the offer; and WHEREAS, Lessee and Lessor desire to renew the Agreement by extending the term for an additional thirty-six (36) month period.

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

1. Section 4(a) of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:
a. The term of this Agreement is 36 months, from 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2026.

All terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning and use as set forth in the Agreement.

All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the Agreement not in conflict with this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.

This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Counterpart written signatures may be transmitted by facsimile, email or other electronic means and have the same legal effect as if they were original signatures.

The persons executing this Amendment on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Amendment on behalf of said parties

Peacemaker® Lease Agreement
Amendment One
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and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment.

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

LESSEE: LESSOR:

CITY OF BLYTHE SYNECO SYSTEMS, INC.

Mallory Crecelius Dan Falkman
Interim City Manager North American Sales Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney

Peacemaker® Lease Agreement
Amendment One
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OSYNECO Tele: 952-927-9215
SYSTEMS Fax: 952-927-9224

SINCORPORATED
Odor Control Made Fasy! E-mail: [email protected] PEACEMAKER® LEASE AGREEMENT
LESSOR: Syneco Systems, Inc. Phone: 952-927-9215
Fax: 952-927-9224
E-mail: [email protected]
LESSEE: The Lessee is City of Blythe, Department of Public Works whose address is 440 South Main Street
Blythe, CA 92225
Lessor leases to Lessee, and Lessee leases from Lessor, the following Equipment upon the following terms and conditions.

1. EQUIPMENT, CHARGES AND CONDITIONS shall be as set forth below.

ITEM DESCRIPTION LOCATION LEASING FEE
2-8X5 Includes 786 cu-ft of media and a VBL-6 fan. YARD $ 92,722.00 2-6X5 Includes 579 cu-ft of media and a VBL-6 fan. L.S 11 $ 62,252.00 4x4 Includes 2 model 4x4 scrubbers with AO-70 fans. DEL TACO $ 16,250.00 Includes 2 model 4x4 scrubbers with AO-70 fans. DEFRAIN $ 16,250.00 4x4
4x4 Includes 2 model 4x4 scrubbers with AO-70 fans. SP LAGOON $ 16,250.00 LABOR $14,750.00
TAX (7.75%) $16,931.74
FREIGHT $ 14,125.00
TOTAL $249,530.74
a. Coal amount pointel aly of guipment to ese ese salary to or all be assessed for each 30 days on any payment past due.

Taxes and Fees: Lessee shall pay all governmental taxes, fees and charges levied in connection with the lease and use of the Equipment.

2. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING EXPENSES: Lessee shall perform or pay for all installation and operating expense, including but not limited to material, labor and electricity.

3. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: Lessor shall provide, at no charge, any and all parts necessary which have failed under normal use due to normal wear and tear. Lessee shall pay for replacement and/or for all parts necessary due to damage, theft or loss, and shall perform or hire all necessary repairs and replacement at its own expense. Title to all Equipment, including replacements, shall vest in Lessor. Lessee shall permit Lessor or Lessor's designees to inspect Equipment at reasonable times and intervals.
© 1994 - 2023 Syneco Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FORM NO 552-1 (Page 1 of 3)
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OSYNECO Tele: 952-927-9215
Fax: 952-927-9224
•INCORPORATED
Ador Control Made Fasy! E-mail: [email protected] TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be as set forth below.

The term of this Agreement is 36 Months. From 10/1/2023 - 10/1/2026. b. Lessor warrants that the equipment will control H2S for the term of this agreement.

Lessor agrees to the media change outs necessary to achieve H2S control over the term of the lease.

EXTENDED TERM AND EQUIPMENT RETURN: This Agreement may be extended as follows:
a. Lessor or Lessee may, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, offer to the other to renew this Agreement for an additional term. If the other accepts such an offer in writing, this Agreement shall be so continued. This process can continue indefinitely.
b. When this Agreement is extended, Lessor shall ship a replacement units), as specified by Lessee, to arrive on or before the Agreement anniversary date. . Lose ale to turn Equipment thin thin violays one one peter you. 1/36 _ of the applicable charge shall be levied for each thirty (30) days, or portion thereof, beginning from the end of the term of the lease.
d. Length of term, prices and conditions may change when Agreement is extended. Such changes shall be specified and accepted in writing.

6. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated as follows. a. By Lessee: Lessee may terminate this Agreement at any time upon at least thirty (30) days written notice to Lessor and the return of the Equipment to Lessor. Lessee shall promptly pay Lessor for any damage to Equipment, normal wear and tear excepted.

By Lessor: Lessor may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice to Lessee for any of the following events of default: (i) failure by Lessee to pay any sums due Lessor if such failure continues for more than ten (10) days after Lessor has issued a demand notice for payment thereof, (ii) failure of Lessee to perform any other provision of this Agreement, (ili) if Lessee suffers voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy, assignment of interest or liens or attachments to the Equipment unless withdrawn or nullified in twenty (20) days. Lessee shall promptly return Equipment as specified in Paragraph 5 and pay for any damage to Equipment, normal wear and tear excepted.
© 1994 - 2023 Syneco Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FORM NO 552-1 (Page 2 of 3)
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•SYNECO Tele: 952-927-9215
SYSTEMS Fax: 952-927-9224
CINCORPORATED E-mail: [email protected]
Oder Control Made Easy!
INDEMNITY: Lessee shall indemnify Lessor against any damage, loss, theft or destruction of the Equipment. Also against any and all injuries, claims, costs and expenses arising out of or connected with the normal operation of the Equipment, unless any of the above occurs or is caused during production, startup, testing, or removal or of the scrubber system. Lessor shall indemnify Lessee against any damage or loss which occurs as a result of Lessor's negligence or willful misconduct during production, startup, testing, or removal of the Scrubber System, or as a result of a defect in the equipment.

FORCE MAJEURE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Lessor shall not be liable for any failure or delay in delivering Equipment due to fire or other casualty, governmental restrictions or any cause beyond Lessor's control. Lessor shall not be liable for consequential damages or inconvenience due to theft, damage, loss or defect, or time consumed in recovering, repairing or replacing the Equipment, and there shall be no apportionment of lease price during such time.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This document constitutes the entire agreement and may not be changed except by written instrument signed by Lessor and Lessee. The parties intend this Agreement to be executed in, and interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Minnesota.

In witness whereof, the parties have duly executed this Agreement this 19th day of June 2023.

LESSEE
BY_
City of Blythe, CA
LESSOR
BY_
Dan Falkman
Syneco Systems, Inc.
© 1994 - 2023 Syneco Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FORM NO 552-1 (Page 3 of 3)
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe" CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Purchase of Sewer Lift Pumps for Sewer Lift #14 PRESENTED BY: Kenneth McLaughlin
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $61,279.25 to Rockwell Solutions, LLC for two 10 HP Pumps and an electrical for Sewer Lift #14.

FISCAL IMPACT: $61,279.25 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund.

BACKGROUND: The week of April 10, 2023 there was a catastrophic pump failure at Sewer Lift #14 located at corner of 6 Avenue and Defrain Blvd. Public Works crews were able to install a rented temporary pump to maintain the flow of the sewer system until new pumps could be ordered, purchased and installed. It was determined it was more cost effective to purchase new pumps for the lift than to rebuild the existing 10 HP pumps.

STAFF REPORT: Rockwell Solution, Inc. has supplied Sewer Pumps to the City for years.

City Staff reached out to Rockwell Solutions Inc. to purchase two new pumps for Sewer Lift #14. Installing two pumps will create redundancy should there be a future failure at the Lift Station. It is therefore recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Rockwell Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of the two 10 HP Pumps and an electrical panel for Sewer Lift #14.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Amendment to Fire Chief Employment Agreement - Ronnie Hasler PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
enconto a anention 0 the commendate once authorizen item Man to to position of Fire Chief.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Effective September 9, 2020, Ronnie Hasler was appointed to the position of Fire Chief with the Blythe Fire Department. The initial term of the Volunteer Fire Chief Agreement was three years, ending on September 8, 2023.

STAFF REPORT: Interim City Manager Crecelius, as the City's negotiator, negotiated the terms of an amendment to the Agreement with Fire Chief Hasler. Negotiations were successfully completed on August 28, 2023.

Terms of the amendment include a three-year extension of the term and a monthly stipend of $2,500. The amendment also provides for annual increases up to 5%. Staff requests that the terms of the amendment be retroactively in effect as of September 9, 2023. Staff also recommends including language allowing for the Agreement to extend on a month-to-month basis after its expiration until it is terminated by either party or until the City and Chief Hasler negotiate an additional amendment or a new agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Amendment Number One to Volunteer Fire Chief Agreement -72-
Agreement No. 2023-051 A

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE
TO

CITY OF BLYTHE

VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEF AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CITY OF BLYTHE VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEF AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of September 8, 2023 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City"), and RONALD ("RONNIE") HASLER, an individual ("Volunteer").

WHEREAS, City and Volunteer entered into a Volunteer Fire Chief Agreement dated September 8, 2020 (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Section 3.0 of the Agreement provides for a term of three (3) years, beginning on September 9, 2020 and ending on September 8, 2023; and WHEREAS, City and Volunteer desire to extend the term of the Agreement for three (3) years, through September 8, 2026; and
WHEREAS, City desires to increase the amount of the Monthly Stipend as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, City and Volunteer desire to amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, City and Volunteer agree as follows:

1. This Amendment shall be effective retroactive to the Effective Date.

Effective September 9, 2023, Section 3.0 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

The term of this Agreement is three (3) years, commencing September 9, 2023 ("Commencement Date") and ending September 8, 2026, unless otherwise terminated as set forth herein. At the expiration of the term, this Agreement shall automatically extend on a month-to-month basis until such time as the parties negotiate the terms of a new agreement or an amendment to this Agreement or this Agreement is terminated as set forth herein. Volunteer shall not be entitled to severance pay if this Agreement is terminated following the expiration of the term.

Effective September 9, 2023, Section 4.1 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

4.1. Monthly Stipend. Volunteer understands and agrees that the Fire Chief position is a part-time, volunteer position. City agrees to pay Volunteer 1 of 3
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a monthly stipend of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) ("Monthly Stipend"), payable in one monthly installment on the fifth (5th) day of each month.

4. Section 6.0 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

During the term of this Agreement, the City Manager will conduct an annual evaluation of Volunteer's performance. The evaluation will be conducted no later than the anniversary of the Commencement Date each year this Agreement is in effect, unless otherwise agreed to by the City Manager and Volunteer. Following the annual evaluation, the City Manager may authorize an increase in the Monthly Stipend, provided that such increase shall not exceed five percent (5%). Any increase in the Volunteer's Monthly Stipend shall go into effect on or after the anniversary of the Commencement Date.

5. Section 7.4 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

7.4. Severance. If Volunteer is terminated from his position as Fire Chief during the term of this Agreement without cause, Volunteer shall be entitled to severance pay in an amount equal to three (3) months of Volunteer's Monthly Stipend at the time of termination, or, if there are less than three (3) months remaining in the term of the Agreement, an amount equal to Volunteer's Monthly Stipend at the time of termination multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of this Agreement, in accordance with California Government Code section 53260. Volunteer agrees to accept this severance as the sole remedy for such termination.

The payment of such severance benefit shall be conditioned upon Volunteer executing a general release agreement containing a general release of all claims Volunteer may have against the City at the time of any such termination, in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney.

Volunteer shall not be entitled to severance pay if Volunteer voluntarily resigns his position or is terminated for cause.

6. All terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning and use as set forth in the Agreement.

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

CITY OF BLYTHE
Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager

VOLUNTEER
Ronald ("Ronnie") Hasler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Amendment to Cooperation Agreement for Urban County Qualification for Fiscal Years 2024-2027
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any future amendments to the Cooperation Agreement for the Urban County Qualification for Fiscal Years 2024-027.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Cities that have chosen to be included in the Urban County Qualification must enter into a Cooperation Agreement with Riverside County. On July 11, 2023, Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and adopted a Resolution city or i to pace i allowing the City of Blythe to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships program and Emergency Solutions Grant for Federal Fiscal Years 2024, 2025 and 2026 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027).

STAFF REPORT: HUD has asked the County of Riverside and its cooperating cities to make minor changes to the FY 2024-2026 Urban County Cooperating Agreement. Revisions to the agreement are minor but include language requiring the County and City to comply with Federal Statutes and regulations, assist with community renewal and lower-income hosing assistance activities, comply with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and prohibit the sell, trade or transfer of any or all CDBG Funds received to another cooperating city in exchange for other funds. The City must use the CDBG funds for eligible activities only.

ATTACHMENTS:

Amendment to Cooperation Agreement
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AMENDMENT TO COOPERATION AGREEMENT

FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27
THIS Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, hereinafter referred to as "Amendment to Agreement" is made and entered into this day of 2023, by and between the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", and CITY OF BLYTHE, an incorporated municipality within the geographical boundaries of the COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as "CITY." City and County individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY entered into that certain Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, dated August 2,2023; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY now desire to Amend the Agreement to include mandatory language that clearly delineates the fair housing and civil rights obligations to which unban counties and participating jurisdictions are subject.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree to amend the Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant, for fiscal years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 as follows:

1. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STATUTES. REGULATIONS AND OTHER APPLICABLE STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCE.
a. COUNTY and CITY agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community renewal and lower-income housing assistance activities. b. COUNTY and CITY agree to take all actions necessary to assure compliance with the urban county's certification under section 104(b) of Title I of the Housing and Community Amendment to Cooperation Agreement For CDBG Funds 2024-2026

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Development Act of 1974, that the grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 1, and the Fair Housing Act, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 100, and will affirmatively further fair housing. See 24 CFR § 91.225(a) and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Definitions and Certifications (86 FR 30779, June 10, 2021), to be codified 24 CFR 5.151 and 5.152; and available at
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/10/2021-12114/restoring- affirmatively-furthering-fair-housing-definitions-and-certifications. c. COUNTY and CITY agree to comply with section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 6, which incorporates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the 14 implementing regulation at 24 CFR part 146, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.
d. COUNTY AND CITY agree to comply with other applicable laws. e. COUNTY AND CITY agree that CDBG urban county funding is prohibited for activities in, or in support of, any cooperating unit of general local government that does not affirmatively further fair housing within its own jurisdiction or that impedes the county's actions to comply with the county's fair housing certification.

2. PROHIBTION OF CDBG FUND TRANSFERS
The CITY may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the CDBG funds to another such cooperating city, metropolitan city, urban county, or Indian tribe, that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, or non-Federal considerations, CITY must use the CDBG funds for activities eligible under Title I of the ACT.

Amendment to Cooperation Agreement For CDBG Funds 2024-2026

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3. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
Each party of this Amendment to Agreement agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (("CUETA") Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this Agreement. The parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency.

Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the parties. For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.

In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile or electronic transmission, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as though such facsimile or electronic signature page were an original thereof.

The Parties may sign in writing or by electronic signature. An electronic signature, facsimile copy, or computer image of a signature, will be treated, and will have the same effect as, an original signature, and will have the same effect, as an original signed copy of this document. This Acknowledgement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by authorized representatives of both Parties.

4. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
Amendment to Cooperation Agreement For CDBG Funds 2024-2026

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COUNTY and CITY have executed this Amendment to Agreement on the date shown below.

Date:

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CITY OF
a political subdivision of the a general law city
State of California
BY: BY:

Heidi Marshall, Director Mayor
Housing and Workforce Solutions
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

Minh C. Tran, County Counsel
BY:

By: City Clerk
Paula S. Salcido, Deputy County Counsel
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY:

City Attorney
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COUNTY COUNSEL CERTIFICATION
The Office of County Counsel of the County of Riverside confirms that the County of Riverside is authorized to undertake essential community development and housing assistance activities in its unincorporated areas, if any, which are not units of general local government.

Cooperation Agreements have been executed and written consent and authorization of the governing body of units of general local governments has been property obtained and provided to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for City of Beaumont, City of Wildomar, City of San Jacinto, City of Rancho Mirage, City of Norco, City of La Quinta, City of Eastvale, City of Desert Springs, City of Coachella, City of Canyon Lake, City of Calimesa, City of Blythe and City of Banning.

Joint Recipient Agreements have been executed and written consent and authorization of the governing body of units of general local governments has been property obtained and provided to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for City of Murrieta and City of Lake Elsinore.

The Office of County Counsel of the County of Riverside hereby certifies that the terms and provisions of the Agreement and Amendment to Agreement are fully authorized under state and local law and that the Agreement and Amendment to Agreement provides full legal authority for the County to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community development and housing assistance activities specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing.

Minh C. Tran
County Counsel
By:

Deputy, Paula S. Salcido
Amendment to Cooperation Agreement For CDBG Funds 2024-2026

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HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 923-23 Amending Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, continue the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 923-23 to October 10, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On July 26, 2023, the City published a notice of public hearing regarding the review of proposed Ordinance No. 923-23, which would amend Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code. On August 8, 2023, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, continued the public hearing to September 12, 2023.

STAFF REPORT: The City Attorney's Office is working on comprehensive revisions to the sign ordinance to ensure the ordinance is in compliance with all legal requirements. Therefore, staff is recommending that the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, continue the public hearing to October 10, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS: None.
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BUSINESS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
"Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 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: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Cultivation and Distribution Permits- Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC for a commercial cannabis facility to be located at 1455 W. Hobsonway in Blythe.

If approved by Council, the Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution Permits will be issued once a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Department and Business License fees have been paid.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential Cannabis tax revenue once the facility is operational.

BACKGROUND: In 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinances regulating Commercial Cannabis Businesses operating in the City of Blythe and Resolutions setting the Commercial Cannabis Application Process and fees. Applications for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution are accepted and processed on an on-going basis.

STAFF REPORT: Patrick Kelly, James Shaffer, Thomas Iller and Jean-Luc Westphal, principles of Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC submitted applications for Commercial Cannabis business permits for a Cultivation and Distribution operation to be located in a vacant building at 1455 W. Hobsonway, which is the former Kmart store. The site is legally described as APN 836-180-022 and is zoned General Commercial (C-G) which allows for the development of commercial cannabis businesses.

The applicants received development entitlements for this location and a Building Remodel permit was issued on May 19, 2023.

Principles for Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC completed the owner background investigation with nothing found to preclude them from being issued a Commercial cannabis Permit. On August 1, 2023, staff met with all principles of Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC for the Phase III interview required of the application process. After the interview, staff recommends the award of commercial cannabis business permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC for Cultivation and Distribution at a Cannabis facility to be located at 1455 W. Hobsonway in Blythe.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Animal Shelter Committee Appointment.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Mayor appoint two members of the City Council to serve on the Animal Shelter Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On December 13, 2021, the City Council started a new term. This allowed for the reassignment of Committee appointments. On January 10, 2023, Mayor Deconinck appointed Council Members to the City's various boards, standing and Ad Hoc Committees.

STAFF REPORT: The Animal Shelter Committee was inadvertently left off the list of committees to be assigned. As the City continues to work with the County of Riverside to keep the County Shelter in Blythe open, staff recommends the Mayor appoint two members of Council to serve on this committee.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: For the Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project:

1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-049 A with Ortco, Inc. contingent upon all bonds and proper contract documents being fully executed to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and Interim City Manager.

2. Issue a purchase order to Ortco, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $42,625.00, including $3,875 in contingencies.

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding the contingency allowance.

4. Establish a project budget not to exceed $42,625.00.

FISCAL IMPACT: $42,625 in CDBG funds allocated to the 4.BL.54-21 Park Improvement Project in the current budget.

BACKGROUND: Council adopted the FY 22/23 budget with $120,000 in Park Bond funding to improve the playground at Engevik Park. The Engvik Park Playground Improvement Project was completed to the satisfaction of the City in April 2023. The City Council also allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to purchase and install a shade structure for the Engevik Park playground as part of this improvement project.

On July 19, 2023, the City released an Invitation for Proposals for the Engevik Park Playground hade Structure Project. The bid was directly sent to several playground installers, posted o he City's website, posted in the Palo Verde Valley Times, sent to seven plan rooms and severa minority news outlets in accordance with the City's procedures for the informal bidding of public works projects and in accordance with CDBG noticing requirements.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting and project walk was held on August 9, 2023 with two contractors in attendance. Proposals were to be returned to the City no later than 2:00pm on August 15, 2023. One sealed bid was received from Ortco, Inc. who attended the pre-bid meeting.

STAFF REPORT: The specifications for the Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project include the purchase and installation of one commercial grade fabric shade structure measuring 32'x30'x12'. The shade will be grey with white poles to complement the existing playground structure, which Ortco, Inc. also installed earlier this year. -89-
Project bids received were as follows:

Ortco, Inc. $42,625.00
The apparent low bid was submitted by Ortco, Inc. in the amount of $42,625. City and CDBG staff reviewed Ortco's proposal. Ortco's construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California. Orico Inc. has previously performed work for the City of Blythe, as the successful bidder for the Miller Park Improvement Project in 2019 which included a playground and shade structure. Ortco, Inc. most recently completed the Engevik Park Playground Improvement project which was accepted by the City in April 2023.

There is a 6-8-week lead time on the shade structure. Staff anticipates this project will be completed by the end of the calendar year.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Bid results

2. Notice of Award
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City of Blythe
Request for Bids:

City of Blythe Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project Thursday, August 24, 2023
Bid Tabulation Form:

Entity: Bid Amount:

No. 1 Orteo, Inc. 8 42,425.00
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No.6
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FORNIA'S FIRS

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 • Fax (760) 922-4938

NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: Ortco, Inc.

Attn: Lynn Ortlieb
2163 N. Glassell St.

Orange, CA 92865
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

CITY OF BLYTHE

ENGEVIK PARK PLAYGROUND SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT
The City of Blythe has considered the bid submitted by you for the above-described work in response to its Invitation for Proposals and Information for Bidders dated July 19, 2023.

You are hereby notified that your bid has been accepted as listed on the Schedule of Items and Prices in the proposal form in the amount of $42,625.00.

You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish the required Contractor's Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this Notice to you.

If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said bonds within ten (10) days from the date of this Notice, said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Owner's acceptance of your bid as abandoned. The City will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.

You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this Notice of Award to the CITY OF BLYTHE.

Dated this 13th day of September 2023.

CITY OF BLYTHE - OWNER
By: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
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