Blythe City Council
October 10, 2023

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
* Blythe
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SO ABLISHED TID
AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2023
6:00 P.M.

Dale 5. 2 Rods, Coz, Neil Manor
Joseph Halby, III, Council Member
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 10, 2023
5:15pm

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 Ares for the record, Comme is shal be liniel 1 minutes in uraves by stating their name and CLOSED SESSION:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Name of Case: Salton Seas Estates III LLC v. City of Blythe, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVBL2100172.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this neeting, 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.

Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
October 10, 2023
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attomey Roberto Public Works Director McLaughlin Councilman Reynolds City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Councilman Halby Chief Building Official Brown
Councilman Burton Fire Chief Hasler

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

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

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

PROCLAMATION:

1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2023.

PRESENTATION:

2. Presentation of a POST Executive Certificate to Police Chief Garth Dale.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 3-13)
Il matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussio these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/ 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, October 6, 2023.

4. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 10/10/23, warrants numbered 10348 through 10372 and 77232 through 77299 in the amount of $645,792.45; 10/10/23, warrants numbered 10373 through 10382 and 77313 through 77352 in the amount of $248,411.04 and 10/10/23, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 77300 through 77312 in the amount of $1,188.37.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 10/10/23, warrants numbered 53891 through 53910 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56780 through 56842 in the amount of $294,543.73; 10/10/23, warrants numbered 53911 through 53912 in the amount $5,052.69; 10/10/23, warrants numbered 53913 in the amount of $500.00; 10/10/23, warrants numbered 53914 through 53931 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56843 through 56908 in the amount of $282,462.25; 10/10/23, warrants numbered 53932 through 53933 in the amount of $362.27 and 10/10/23, warrants numbered 53934 through 53949 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 56909 through 56999 in the amount of $76, 134.09.

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 September 12, 2023, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the September 12, 2023, Meeting.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file this monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for September 2023.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. Acceptance of the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating and Enforcement Grant.

Recommendation: Accept a grant from the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating and Enforcement and authorize the Interim City Manager to expend funds in the amount of $40,058.00.

12. Resolution 2023-022 Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Financial Records and Documents for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2023-022 authorizing the destruction of certain financial records and documents for fiscal year 2017-2018.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS AS AUTHORIZIED BY THE

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE

13. Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officer's Association.

Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOF

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-024. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE PAY FOR RESERVE POLICE OFFICER POSITION.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Items 14-15)

14. Tentative Parcel Map 38780.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, Adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING

FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH DE MINIMIS IMPACT FINDING FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38780.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-026. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAININC FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38780 TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF ONE (1) 22.94‡ (GROSS) ACRE PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) SEPARATE PARCELS, A REMAINDER

PARCEL AND LOT A ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE N/E CORNER OF WEST WELLS ROAD AND QUAIL RUN ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 821-170-054, 821-170-055 AND 871-170-171.

15. Ordinance No. 923-23 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code.

Recommendation: The City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance No. 923-23 and provide direction regarding any desired changes to the ordinance.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 16)

16. Save Chuck.

Recommendation: Receive and file a report on Save Chuck and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a letter of support for a research partnership with John M. Eason, Associate Professor of Sociology at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University and the Urban Institute.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 17-21)

17. Request to Waive Community Center Rental Fees for the Rec-N-Crew's Annual Homecoming Fundraiser.

Recommendation: Waive Community Center Rental Fees excluding the $150 refundable deposit and $100 labor fee for the Rec-N-Crew's Homecoming Fundraiser.

18. Request to Waive Building Permit Fees for the Chamber of Commerce's Sign Project.

Recommendation: Provide direction to staff.

19. Citywide Slurry Seal Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-056 A with American Asphalt South, Inc. contingent upon all bonds and proper contract documents being fully executed to the satisfaction of the City Attorney; issue a purchase order to American Asphalt South, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $565,470.56; authorize an additional $56,547.06 for contingencies and project inspection; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Change Orders during construction within the approved project budget and establish a project budget not to exceed $622,017.62.

20. Consideration of Ordinance Prohibiting the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters.

Recommendation: Provide Direction to staff.

21. Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Approval of Commercial Solar Energy Facilities.

Recommendation: Council, by a four-fifths vote, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 925-23-U.

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 925-23-U. AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES TO ALLOW TIME FOR CONSIDERATION

OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE BLYTHE ZONING CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING

COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING LAND USES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
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.

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

ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on November 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

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

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2023
WHEREAS, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves of the importance of prevention and early detection; and
WHEREAS, While considerable progress has been made in the fight against Breast Cancer, it remains one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among women in America, with one in eight women diagnosed with Breast Cancer at some point in her lifetime and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in our country; and WHEREAS, Thanks to earlier detection and better treatments, mortality rates for Breast Cancer have steadily decreased in the last decade; and
WHEREAS, Knowing what may contribute to Breast Cancer, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are important parts of its prevention; and
WHEREAS, Having affordable access to screenings and early detection for all women is an essential component in the fight against Breast Cancer; and WHEREAS, During National Brest Cancer Awareness Month we stand with our families, friends and neighbors and recognize all who have joined their loved ones in fighting their battels as well as the advocates, researchers, and health care providers whose care and hard work gives hope to those living with Breast Cancer; and WHEREAS, By educating ourselves and supporting innovative research, we will. improve the quality of care for those affected by Breast Cancer, and one day, defeat this terrible disease.

NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Joseph DeConinck, Mayor of the City of Blythe join the Blythe City Council in recognizing the month of October 2023 as BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 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 10TH day of
October, 2023.

Mayor Dated
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PRESENTATION

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Presentation of a POST Executive Certificate to Police Chief Garth Dale PRESENTED BY: Erik Apperson, POST Bureau Chief
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council entertain a presentation from Erik Apperson with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) who will present an Executive POST Certificate to Police Chief Dale.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The POST Executive Certificate is awarded to currently employed full-time peace officers of a POST participating agency who possess an Advanced Certificate, have earned a minimum of sixty semester units at an accredited college, served for a period of two years as the department head and have completed the Executive Development Course.

POST Certificates include the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory and Management Certificates. These certificates must be awarded to be eligible for an Executive Certificate.

STAFF REPORT: Police Chief Dale has met the requirements to obtain an Executive POST Certificate. Erik Apperson with POST will be on hand to present this prestigious award to Chief Dale.

Chief Dale is only the second City of Blythe Polie Chief to hold an Executive Certificate from POST.

ATTACHMENTS: None

CONSENT

CALENDAR
vchlist Voucher List Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10348 9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 018571 ELECTRICITYISTREET LIGHTING 7/1-71 56.56 Total: 56.56
10349 9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 018575 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION TI 229.07 Total: 229.07
10350 9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 018576 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 7/24-€ 292.02 Total : 292.02
10351 9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 018742 ELECTRICITY/WTP 7127-8/24/2023 7,776.49 Total: 7,776.49
10352 9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 018755 ELECTRICITY/PTF 7127-8/24/2023 13,760.41 Total: 13,760.41
10353 9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 018804 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 7/1-71 15,121.19 Total : 15,121.19
9/11/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 018815 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 67,670.26 Total: 67,670.26
99EOL 9/12/2023 003439 SHELL 91672210 018322 GASOLINE/PD 8/6-9/6/2023 684.94 Total : 684.94
10356 9/26/2023 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE AUG 2023 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 8/20 33,813.00 Total : 33,813.00
LSEOL 9/26/2023 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 019788 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 9/ 102.47 Total: 102.47
10358 7609229375 019789 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 9/1: 129.52 Total : 129.52
10359 9/26/2023 005213 FRONTIER 9091590039 019790 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 9/7-10/6/2023 433.10 Total: 433.10
10360 9/26/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 240521 018115 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10360 9/26/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) A85518 019654 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1.67
A85543 019762 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.46
A86192 019729 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.48
A90382 019699 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 17.39
A90691 019703 PARTS/SUPPLIES 39.13
A91792 019763 PARTS/SUPPLIES 91.33
T04470 019761 PARTS/SUPPLIES 78.17
T04587 019686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 287.37
T84601 019705 PARTS/SUPPLIES 22.77
U56003 019750 PARTS/SUPPLIES 254.44
U56308 019755 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 13.12
Total : 865.33
10361 9/26/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 111857321804 018354 NATURAL GAS/PD 8/4-9/5/2023 17.56 Total : 17.56
10362 9/26/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 018376 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 8 70.97 Total : 70.97
10363 9/26/2023 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 018479 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 7124-8/22/20 76.64 Total: 76.64
10364 9/26/2023 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 019766 BULK DRINKING WATER/W 115.48 Total: 115.48
10365 9/26/2023 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 019796 USE TAX 8/2023 864.00 Total: 864.00
10366 9/26/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9944418660 019793 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS I 76.02 Total: 76.02
10367 9/26/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9944418661 019794 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 8/14-9/13/2023 258.88 Total : 258.88
10368 9/26/2023 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9944418659 019795 WIRELESS SERVICE 8/14-9/13/2023 862.88 Total : 862.88
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10369 10/2/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017294410 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 10/1-1C 3,031.86 Total : 3,031.86
10370 10/2/2023 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017294408 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETIRED 106,468.24 Total: 106,468.24
10371 10/2/2023 006924 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 10/1-10/31/2023 6,390.99 Total : 6,390.99
10372 9/26/2023 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 017943 COMMUNICATIONICITY FACILITIES 7,409.39 9091590042 017876 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLAELLS 9/1-9/ 2,600.13 Total: 10,009.52
25 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 269,177.40 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77232 9/22/2023 007712 DALE, GARTH 092423 019413 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/24-9/29/2023 (RE 110.00 Total: 110.00
77233 10/2/2023 007712 DALE, GARTH 100423 019413 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/4-10/6/2023 135.00 Total : 135.00
77234 9/26/2023 005197 ACE TOWING & RECOVERY 23-19171 019709 TOW SERVICES 325.00 Total: 325.00
77235 9/26/2023 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 151866219 017711 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 37.50 151968943 019784 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 190.60
151968944 019784 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 205.36
151968945 019784 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 190.52
151968946 019784 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING • 254.90 878.88
77236 9/26/2023 002317 ALERT-ALL CORP 223090771 019785 FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION SUPPLIES 1,072.28 Total: 1,072.28
77237 9/26/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 16GKG9G4C916 019576 PARTS/SUPPLIES 145.95 1T3R1V7L6GVF 019576 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 37.42
019576
Total: 183.37
77238 9/26/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1C13HNMYYP1J 019582 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 20.83 1GJ7TQXVWMCN 019657 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 95.03
1HDVGRG7DTM7 019607 PARTS/SUPPLIES 79.91
1HFWHHQK4QJ3 019648 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -33.58 1LGJFVDL1LCM 017432 PARSISUPPLIES 703.92
1NHLQFHN1T1Y 019607 PARTS/SUPPLIES 392.07
1NHLQFHNRC3W 019648 PARTS/SUPPLIES 207.57
1NR4L9MYLL3K 019582 PARTS/SUPPLIES 267.41
Total: 1,733.16
77239 9/26/2023 007074 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC INUS181311 019629 TASER SUPPLIES 6,091.85 Total : 6,091.85
77240 9/26/2023 006220 BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS, INC 8411 019756 BACKFLOW PROGRAM - SUBSCRIPTIC 495.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77240 9/26/2023 006220 006220 BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS, INC (Continued) Total: 495.00 77241 9/26/2023 007828 BECK OIL, INC 80102CL 019757 FUEL 1,143.26 Total: 1,143.26
77242 9/26/2023 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 44804 019688 LAB SERVICES 845.00 Total: 845.00
77243 9/26/2023 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE 412758 019710 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC 24.00 Total : 24.00
77244 AR106563 019719 CONTRACT CN10665-01 9/6-10/5/2023 53.91 Total : 53.91
77245 9/26/2023 007875 CALANIMALS 200004262 019741 3YR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - J BUSH 150.00 Total : 150.00
77246 9/26/2023 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC 8/2023 017777 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 12,994.28 Total : 12,994.28
77247 9/26/2023 008170 CLEARS, INC 2023 019690 MEMBERSHIP - P BUSH 75.00 2023 019689 MEMBERSHIP - T WALNOHA 75.00
019689
Total : 150.00
• 77248 9/26/2023 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER AUG 2023 019786 PARKING CITATIONS 8/2023 25.00 Total: 25.00
77249 9/26/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000138062 019368 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 9/1-9/30/2023 290.77 Total: 290.77
77250 9/26/2023 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED AUG 2023 019698 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 8/2023 84,557.88 Total: 84,557.88
77251 9/26/2023 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0643593 019758 WATER SERVICE/WTP 7/14-8/11/2023 95.25 0643845 019369 WATER SERVICE/BFD 9/8-10/6/2023 68.75
0643847 019758 WATER SERVICEMWTP 9/8-10/6/2023 95.25
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77251 9/26/2023 000037 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE (Continued) Total : 259.25 77252 9/26/2023 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55612 019720 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 240.00 Total: 240.00
77253 9/26/2023 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-204216 019721 PARTS/SUPPLIES 260.13 8681-204237 019722 PARTS/SUPPLIES 21.52
8681-204276 019759 PARTS/SUPPLIES 221.68
8681-204278 019723 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.92
Total: 510.25
77254 9/26/2023 003615 DAMON CONSULTING SERVICE BL2302 019652 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,503.54 Total : 1,503.54
77255 9/26/2023 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 9519687-00 019724 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,177.53 Total : 1,177.53
77256 9/26/2023 001757 DATA TICKET INC 155549 019787 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 8/2023 200.00 156139 019787 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 8120: 100.00
Total : 300.00
77257 9/26/2023 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 677566 019713 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 5/2023 70.00 Total: 70.00
77258 9/26/2023 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 679066 017916 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 8/2023 2,468.00 679277 017916 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 8/2023 145.00
Total: 2,613.00
77259 9/26/2023 007951 DSLRPROS 1000098976 019711 DRONES/DRONE SUPPLIES 1,848.00 Total: 1,848.00
77260 9/26/2023 008120 ELK GROVE AUTO 23589 019178 2022 RAM 1500 CLASSIC *424883 38,951.63 23619 019178 2022 RAM 1500 CLASSIC *424858 38,951.63
019178
23620 019178 2022 RAM 1500 CLASSIC *424878 38,951.63
24028 019178 2022 RAM 1500 CLASSIC *424849 38,951.63
Total : 155,806.52
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77261 9/26/2023 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0176003-IN 019712 BADGE REPAIR/SERVICE 158.60 Total : 158.60
77262 9/26/2023 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 8582 019693 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 956.12 8590 019700 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,285.66
Total: 2,241.78
77263 9/26/2023 006127 FLORES, ROBERTO 090223 019725 REIMBURSEMENT - PARTS/SUPPLIES 88.05 Total: 88.05
77264 9/26/2023 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 036267 019487 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 214.15 036279 019726 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00
036313 019727 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00
Total: 454.15
77265 9/26/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9808394150 019728 PARTS/SUPPLIES 431.14 9816526686 019760 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 197.72
Total: 628.86
77266 9/26/2023 008185 GUTIERREZ, MARIA 091823 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
77267 9/26/2023 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN031295 019791 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX Q1 1,489.92 Total: 1,489.92
T7268 9/26/2023 002150 JONES MAYER 117941 017822 LEGAL SERVICES 8/2023 22,656.84 Total: 22,656.84
77269 9/26/2023 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9009517949 018150 ACCT 1165535 7/1-7/30/2023 172.10 9009522805 018150 ACCT 1165535 8/1-8/30/2023 644.91
Total: 817.01
77270 9/26/2023 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9310883702 019764 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,686.30 Total : 2,686.30
77271 9/26/2023 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD MD19461 017509 CO/FACILITY #0746/01542 2,375.81 MD19464 017509 CO/FACILITY #0746/01567 PERMIT #E01 400.11 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 77271 9/26/2023 000697 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD (Continued) Total: 2,775.92 77272 9/26/2023 007993 MT CONSTRUCTION 22-1227 019753 BLYTHE PD BUILDING - ROOF REPAIR 12,499.50 Total : 12,499.50
77273 9/26/2023 003006 NAVARRO, ALEJANDRO 081123 019765 REIMBURSEMENT - REGISTRATION/LC 539.20 Total: 539.20
77274 9/26/2023 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN AUG 2023 018154 INSPECTION SERVICES 8/2023 425.00 Total: 425.00
77275 9/26/2023 000039 PETTY CASH 090823 018247 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRI 1,086.37 Total: 1,086.37
77276 9/26/2023 004988 PHONE SUPPLEMENTS INC 128724 019617 PHONE SUPPLEMENTS 1,339.42 Total : 1,339.42
77277 9/26/2023 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 018295 POSTAGE 8/15-9/7/2023 3,106.23 Total : 3,106.23
77278 9/26/2023 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV114 019748 LIABILITY TRUST ACCOUNT DEPOSIT ( 7,927.00 Total: 7,927.00
77279 9/26/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 34292242 019640 SUPPLIES 232.71 Total: 232.71
77280 9/26/2023 008028 RAIN FOR RENT 1914755 019730 OUTSIDE RENTAL SERVICES 4,469.82 Total: 4,469.82
77281 9/26/2023 006769 REBEL MANAGEMENT 082223 019739 QOL - JOINT COLLABORATION LUNCHE 505.69 Total : 505.69
77282 9/26/2023 008186 RODRIGUEZ, GIA 090723 COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL FEE RE 450.00 Total : 450.00
77283 9/26/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 450111 019696 SUPPLIES 243.36 520822 019697 SUPPLIES 373.97
593999 019749 SUPPLIES 286.52
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77283 9/26/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) 620422 019702 SUPPLIES 63.12
Total: 966.97
77284 9/26/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 23-8088SC 018846 OFFICE 365 BUSINESS STANDARD 225.00 23-8089 018846 CONTRACT: FIXED FEE/REC CENTER I 100.00
23-8090SC 018846 MICROSOFT AZURE AD/OFFICE 365 AF 182.70 23-8092 018846 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 8/1-8/31/2 1,591.25 23-8093 018846 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES/PTF 8/1 380.00
23-8525 018846 EQUIPMENT 5,241.75
23-8526 018846 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT/REC 1,375.25
23-9503 018846 EQUIPMENT SHIPPING/REC 23.64
Total: 9.119.59
77285 9/26/2023 002361 SOUTHWEST RUBBER & SUP CO INC 514134-001 019292 PARTS/SUPPLIES 263.84 514136-001 019292 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,571.32
514141-001 019292 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,585.48
Total: 6,420.64
77286 9/26/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-13484 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 66.28 1-13519 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 66.28
1-13670 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 160.45
1-13686 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 112.09
1-13694 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 237.46
1-13730 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 148.75
1-13760 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 191.21
1-13767 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 2.417.94
1-13849 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 230.63
1-13890 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 70.16
1-13905 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 66.28
1-13931 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-13932 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 315.47
1-13942 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-13944 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 39.00
1-13981 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 66.28
1-14006 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 419.51
1-14055 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 243.74
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77286 9/26/2023 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-14168 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 308.50
1-GS14119 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 219.43
Total : 5,419.46
77287 9/26/2023 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 081939 019410 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 10/2023 1,431.59 082237 019410 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 11/2023 1,431.59
082241 019792 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 11/202: 697.68
Total: 3,560.86
77288 9/26/2023 002455 THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIO 87855 019691 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 350.00 87856 019692 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 350.00
Total: 700.00
77289 9/26/2023 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 820230061 019767 DIG ALERT TICKETS 8/2023 71.25 Total: 71.25
77290 9/26/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INVO0108258 019731 PARTS/SUPPLIES 928.72 INVOO111432 019769 PARTS/SUPPLIES 411.02
INVOO111949 019768 PARTS/SUPPLIES 447.70
INV00114572 019771 PARTS/SUPPLIES 362.91
INVO0115464 019732 PARTS/SUPPLIES 648.74
INVO0121835 019772 PARTS/SUPPLIES 186.94
INVO0122529 019773 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,848.52
Total : 4,834.55
77291 9/26/2023 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29870 019774 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 69.06 29871 019780 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 35.78
29884 019734 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 62.64
Total: 167.48
77292 10/2/2023 004239 FABANICH, TROY 10102023 019553 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/10-10/12/2023 90.00 Total : 90.00
77293 10/2/2023 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 62462675 019632 LODGING - R MORENO 10/23-10/26/202 565.29 Total : 565.29
77294 10/2/2023 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 67412336 019334 LODGING - R PETERS 10/16-10/20/2023 753.72 Page: 10
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77294 10/2/2023 008050 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES (Continued) Total: 753.72 77295 10/2/2023 008153 HUMPHREY'S HALF MOON INN 101523 019415 PARKING - K MCCORMICK 10/15-10/201. 100.00 9597596 019415 LODGING - K MCCORMICK 10/15-10/20/ 800.14 Total : 900.14
77296 10/2/2023 007970 IBARRA, NATHALIE 102323 019633 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/23-10/26/2023 60.00 Total: 60.00
77297 10/2/2023 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 101523 019341 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/15-10/20/2023 245.00 Total: 245.00
77298 10/2/2023 006672 MORENO, RUDY 102323 019634 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/23-10/26/2023 180.00 Total: 180.00
77299 10/2/2023 005451 RAY, LAUREN 102223 019687 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/22-10/27/2023 245.00 Total : 245.00
68 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 376,615.05 93 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 645,792.45

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10348-10372 and 77232-77299 in the amount of $645,792.45 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 October 10, 2023.

Chiist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10373 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 019866 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 8/1-8/ 56.56 700240317342 019866 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 9/1-91 56.56 019866
Total: 113.12
10374 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 019867 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 8/ 302.76 Total: 302.76
10375 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 019868 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 8/22-4 837.65 Total: 837.65
10376 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 019869 ELECTRICITYMWTP 8/25-9/25/2023 8,746.44 Total: 8,746.44
10377 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 019870 ELECTRICITYNPTF 8/25-9/25/2023 12,075.47 Total: 12,075.47
10378 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 019871 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 8/1-8/ 15,155.60 Total : 15,155.60
10379 10/3/2023 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 019872 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 57,968.93 Total: 57,968.93
10380 10/4/2023 006873 ARAMARK 5880386433 018957 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 377.30 5880392797 018957 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 375.79
5880397943 018957 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 375.79
5880404693 018957 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 393.05
5880410019 018957 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 416.88
Total : 1,938.81
10381 10/5/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC A96073 019747 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 56.50 A98515 019752 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52.16
B00989 019781 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 22.98
B03969 019799 PARTS/SUPPLIES 39.13
U56584 019779 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.68
Total: 179.45
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10382 10/10/2023 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 80827765 019861 CONTRACT 25340910 9/15-10/14/2023 215.81 80955221 019861 CONTRACT 25340910 PROPERTY TAX 27.49
80957827 019863 CONTRACT 25563258 PROPERTY TAX 71.85
80960309 019862 CONTRACT 25559071 PROPERTY TAX 56.97
80976246 019862 CONTRACT 25559071 10/1-10/31/2023 333.69 81037837 019863 CONTRACT 25563258 10/1-10/31/2023 607.19 Total : 1,313.00
10 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 98,631.23 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 77313 9/26/2023 008184 GOLDHAMMER, JAMES 091223 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
77314 10/4/2023 007486 BAKER, JEFFREY 100423 019860 PER AGREEMENT 5,000.00 Total: 5,000.00
77315 10/6/2023 008188 CASTILLO, VERONICA 090223 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
77316 10/6/2023 008187 MUWON USA, INC MUS2023-589 019837 SHIPPING CONTAINERS 21,400.00 Total: 21,400.00
77317 10/6/2023 006510 RIOS, REGINA 092323 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
77318 10/10/2023 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 058454 019817 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES/PW O 164.85 Total : 164.85
77319 10/10/2023 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 134QCYMTCJ6H 019518 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 371.79 17JG4TQQGGHJ 019701 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 78.02
17VQN34HF49F 019518 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 652.14
1CNT7WT47Q9 019783 PARTS/SUPPLIES 317.69
019783
1KTMK47T1CHY 019751 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 689.79
019751
1M3P9W96D633 019695 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 345.09
019695
1WRT6FP7FFMJ 019695 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 16.29
1X7KCCWLNK9Y 019651 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 159.22
Total: 2,630.03
77320 10/10/2023 007091 BOWEN, JAZMIN 019825 BLOOD DRAWS 9/2023 1,000.00 Total: 1,000.00
77321 10/10/2023 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR107224 019800 CONTRACT CN10648-01 563.02 Total: 563.02
77322 10/10/2023 005919 CADENA, ALBERT NICK 22-923 019859 MEDICAL AID TRAINING/CERTIFICATIO 5,500.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77322 10/10/2023 005919 005919 CADENA, ALBERT NICK (Continued) Total : 5,500.00 77323 10/10/2023 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES SEPT 2023 019876 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 9/: 5,742.60 Total : 5,742.60
77324 10/10/2023 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN0490389 019818 ACCOUNT # AR0030990 - FACILITY #FA 1,214.00 Total: 1,214.00
77325 10/10/2023 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002764 019801 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 8/2023 9,386.40 Total : 9,386.40
77326 10/10/2023 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-204488 019743 PARTS/SUPPLIES 503.36 8681-204690 019797 PARTS/SUPPLIES 239.02
Total: 742.38
77327 10/10/2023 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK3535146 019583 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 252.75 Total : 252.75
77328 10/10/2023 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0176105-IN 019804 BADGE/HOLDERS 830.57 Total: 830.57
77329 10/10/2023 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 102323 019631 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 10/23-10/26/2023 60.00 Total: 60.00
77330 10/10/2023 003222 EVIDENT, INC 234324A 019653 SUPPLIES 86.13 234603A 019706 SUPPLIES 156.72
Total: 242.85
77331 10/10/2023 007059 FLEETCREW 11881 019592 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 948.36 11882 019592 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 723.36
Total : 1,671.72
77332 10/10/2023 000869 GRAINGER 9836209412 019736 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 16.79 Total: 16.79
77333 10/10/2023 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC B10313 019865 PARTS/SUPPLIES 342.93 Total: 342.93
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77334 10/10/2023 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 161022 019808 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10/2023 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
77335 10/10/2023 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 10766 019834 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 566.58 Total: 566.58
77336 10/10/2023 007993 MT CONSTRUCTION 22-1227 019753 BLYTHE PD BUILDING - ROOF REPAIR 12,499.50 Total : 12,499.50
77337 10/10/2023 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 019864 POSTAGE 9/7-9/29/2023 2,896.46 Total: 2,896.46
77338 10/10/2023 000213 QUILL CORPORATION 34525141 019718 SUPPLIES 173.52 Total: 173.52
77339 10/10/2023 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO E0262542 019585 EQUIPMENT 2,990.63 Total: 2,990.63
77340 10/10/2023 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 156377 019819 PARTS/SUPPLIES 202.96 Total : 202.96
77341 10/10/2023 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 116 019649 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 9/2023 1,825.00 Total: 1,825.00
77342 10/10/2023 003567 SCMAF 091923-REG 019809 TEAM REGISTRATION - FLAG FOOTBAI 18.00 Total : 18.00
77343 10/10/2023 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 193355 019810 SUPPLIES 432.31 807622 019811 SUPPLIES 54.16
Total: 486.47
77344 10/10/2023 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 23-9041 019873 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICESMPTF 9/1 47.50 23-9069 019873 CONTRACT: FIXED FEE - PD 100.00
23-9508 019873 COMPUTER UPGRADE 1,255.63
23-9509 019873 PSEC PROJECT 184.18
Total: 1,587.31
77345 10/10/2023 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE EW-1042202 019875 WATER SYSTEM ENFORCEMENT FEES 498.00 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77345 10/10/2023 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE (Continued) EW-1042203 019875 WATER SYSTEM ENFORCEMENT FEES 249.00
Total : 747.00
77346 10/10/2023 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2023400114298 019820 CHEMICALS 26,391.73 2023400114870 019821 CHEMICALS 16,489.53
Total : 42,881.26
77347 10/10/2023 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B23-08-200 019822 CORRSION CONTROL STUDY 6/1-8/31/; 3,600.00 Total : 3,600.00
77348 10/10/2023 007902 THE JADO PRINT COMPANY 253 019833 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 3,402.00 Total : 3,402.00
77349 10/10/2023 007171 T-MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY 14904 019852 SUPPLIES 6,570.45 14913 019853 SUPPLIES 82.23
Total: 6,652.68
77350 10/10/2023 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 10835 019812 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,515.00 Total : 6,515.00
77351 10/10/2023 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INVO0129052 019823 PARTS/SUPPLIES 62.96 INVO0130901 019824 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,213.94
Total: 1,276.90
77352 10/10/2023 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 29867 018481 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 87.65 Total: 87.65
40 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 149,779.81 50 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 248,411.04
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10373-10382 and 77313-77352 in the amount of $248.411.04 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 October 10, 2023.

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77300 9/26/2023 003288 AABY, CHAD Ref000215941 UB Refund Cst #001300 47.57 Total: 47.57
77301 9/26/2023 008180 ACHA, JAVIER Ref000215949 UB Refund Cst #026388 95.24 Total: 95.24
77302 9/26/2023 008182 AMS PAVING INC Ref000215951 UB Refund Cst #026696 298.03 Total: 298.03
77303 9/26/2023 008178 COEN, LELAH Ref000215947 UB Refund Cst #026249 106.82 Total : 106.82
77304 9/26/2023 008173 DELAGARZA, STEPHANIE Ref000215942 UB Refund Cst #003184 0.16 Total: 0.16
77305 9/26/2023 007800 DENTON, HEATHER Ref000215953 UB Refund Cst #026792 95.91 Total: 95.91
77306 9/26/2023 008176 GONZALEZ, MATTHEW Ref000215945 UB Refund Cst #026077 118.15 Total: 118.15
77307 9/26/2023 008177 GONZALEZ, MATTHEW Ref000215946 UB Refund Cst #026078 41.84 Total: 41.84
77308 9/26/2023 008181 LEGACY HOMES MANAGEMENT INC Ref000215950 UB Refund Cst #026577 135.00 Total: 135.00
77309 9/26/2023 008179 MILLER, MICHAEL Ref000215948 UB Refund Cst #026253 74.24 Total: 74.24
77310 9/26/2023 008183 REYES, ANGELICA Ref000215952 UB Refund Cst #026779 94.52 Total: 94.52
77311 9/26/2023 008175 SOTO, MARIA Ref000215944 UB Refund Cst #025884 11.05 Total: 11.05
77312 9/26/2023 008174 WHITE, KEVIN Ref000215943 UB Refund Cst #019685 69.84 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 77312 9/26/2023 008174 008174 WHITE, KEVIN (Continued) Total: 69.84 13 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,188.37 13 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,188.37

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 77300-77312 in the amount of S1,188.37 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 October 10, 2023.

Chist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 08/18/2023 to 08/31/2023
Payday 09/08/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53891 to 53910, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56780 to 56842 in the amount of $294,543.73 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 October 10th, 2023.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/01/2023 to 09/07/2023
Payday 09/07/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53911 to 53912 in the amount of $5,052.69 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 October 10th, 2023.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/18/2023 to 09/18/2023
Payday 09/18/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53913 in the amount of $500.00 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of October 10th, 2023.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/01/2023 to 09/14/2023
Payday 09/22/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53914 to 53931, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56843 to 56908 in the amount of $282,462.25 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 October 10", 2023.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/15/2023 to 09/21/2023
Payday 09/21/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53932 to 53933 in the amount of $362.27 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 October 10th, 2023.

Chiish Clus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 09/01/2023 to 09/30/2023
Payday 10/05/2023
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 53934 to 53949, and direct deposits warrants numbered 56909 to 56999 in the amount of $76,134.09 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 October 10th, 2023.
males culms for:

Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
September 12, 2023
The September 12, 2023, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Police Chief Dale, Public Works Director McLaughlin and Fire Chief Hasler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there was no reportable action.

PROCLAMATION:

National Suicide Prevention Month, September 2023. Mayor DeConinck presented the Proclamation to members of Peace from Chaos.

PRESENTATION:

Officer of the Year-Coty Wadley. Mayor DeConinck presented the Officer of the Year Award to Officer Coty Wadley.

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.

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.

5. 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.
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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.

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 Svstems, 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.

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 at the last meeting, staff asked Council to continue the Public Hearing for this item as the City Attorney's office was reviewing and making modifications to the Ordinance to address First Amendment issues. After speaking with that attorney, a simple change to the Ordinance to make it more business friendly has turned into a total re-write. As the current ordinance is over twenty years old, there have been significant changes in the law. He is finishing up those changes, so I am once again asking you to continue this Public Hearing to the October meeting.

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:

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No public comment. The item was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Cultivation and Distribution Permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC submitted applications for Commercial Cannabis permits for a Cultivation and Distribution operation to be located in the former Kmart Building at 1455 W. Hobsonway. The applicants have successfully completed Phases 1-3 of the Commercial Cannabis Licensing process including an interview with City staff. Edelweiss Principles Patrick Kelly, James Shatter,
and nothing was found to preclude them from being issued commercial cannabis permits. Staff recommends Council issue Commercial Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC for a commercial Cannabis Facility to be located at 1455 W.

Hobsonway. If approved, the Cannabis permits will be issued once a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Department and Business License fees are paid.

The Council asked applicant Patrick Kelly questions about site development and timing.

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

Animal Shelter Committee Appointment. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated in January Mayor Deconinck appointed members of the Council to serve on the City's various boards, standing and Ad Hoc Committees. Staff inadvertently left the Animal Shelter Committee off the list of committees to be assigned. It is recommended the Mayor appoint two members of Council to serve on this committee.

Mayor DeConinck appointed Councilmembers Reynolds and Burton to the Animal Shelter Committee.

Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated last fiscal year Council allocated $120,000 in Park Bond Funding to improve the complete the playground improvement project. On July 19th the City released an Invitation for Proposal for the Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Project. The bid was directly sent to several playground installers, posted on the City's website, in the Palo Verde Times, sent to seven plan rooms and several minority news outlets in accordance with both the City's Purchasing Policy and CDBG noticing requirements. The City conducted the bid opening on August 15"h with one bid received from Ortco, Inc. Ortco's construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California. Ortco Inc. has previously performed work for the City of Blythe, as the successful bidder for the Miller Park Improvement Project in 2019 and most recently completed the Engevik Park Playground Improvement project. 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. Therefore it is recommended Council Authorize the Interim City Manager to -34-
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, issue a purchase order to Ortco, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $42,625.00, including $3,875 in contingencies, authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction not exceeding the contingency allowance and establish a project budget not to exceed $42,625.00.

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:

Chief Dale reported on the Quality-of-Life Operation conducted last Thursday and the Summer Boating Patrol program which were both very successtul.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Students Esai Sanchez, Dominic Rogers, Alyiah Lianez, George Sanchez, and Rudy Guilin from the Escuela De La Raza Unida's Outreach Program provided information on community handouts. The handouts contain information about the heat and water conservation.

Luther Holley of 955 Lido Ln. asked for tennis and pickle ball courts. I don't believe in bad cops, we all make mistakes, but I believe in bad supervision. Too often things are swept under the carpet. The complaint I filed was determined to be un-sustained. Is the body cam not evidence? Chris Peters of 371 Tesoro Ln. made complaints about the Flag Football season. We have 4 weeks for practice and end a month before All-stars. We don't need that much time for All-Stars.

Shortening the program is defeating the purpose of teaching these kids. We have always played on Saturdays and now the games are during the week.

Carmela Garnica of 409 Earle Street wanted to inform the Chief that there was a case involving raising kids in Blythe. They were using stats about the crime in Blythe, and I was very curious about it so I called the Police Department. The Officer stated the way they tackle things in Blythe is that the Police Department, Sheriff, Boarder Patrol, CHP all come together when there is a crisis. As a community member here with a large family I was very pleased to hear that response. It made me feel safe.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:47pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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10/3/2023 City of Blythe Page 1
8:23:18AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2309-002 1355 TESORO WAY CALLAGHAN LAGHEZZA 24,480.00 591.18 591.18 9/21/2023 851151001 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
31122223 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2308-014 ELEC 3II NORTH SOLANO AVENUE JOSE & CAROLINA CEBREROS 36,000.00 593.68 593.68 9/26/2023 SOLAR 836061016 BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
373/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2307-007 ELEC 919 EAST AVENUE A NATALIE CARDENAS 36,144.88 641.70 641.70 9/26/2023 SOLAR 851053010 AMECO SOLAR LLC
6/33/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR & UPGRADE B2309-018 ELEC 860 AURORA WAY BACHAR HASROON 12,500.00 485.63 485.63 9/25/2023 SOLAR 842222001 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC
31722033 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2309-016 ELEC 1518 EAST HOBSONWAY JAIME & MARIA MARTINEZ 19,117.00 436.00 436.00 9/22/2023 854071020 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
320/2023 ISSUED Permit Name New Comm & Res Meters
B2309-003 ELEC 450 WEST BARNARD STREET HARBOUR VIEW LLC 1,500.00 284.00 284.00 9/11/2023 845111016 SHAWN COPELAND
/6/202 FINALED Permit Name Replace Panel
/11/202
B2309-008 ELEC 713 WEST CHANSLORWAY LARRY NARANJO 3,000.00 284.00 284.00 9/14/2023 842132017 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
318372023 ISSUED Permit Name Replace w/200 amp
Total for: ELEC 132,741.88 3,316.19 3,316.19
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status _Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2309-007 HYDRO 1100 block WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 4,000.00 656.00 656.00 9/28/2023 WAYNE PERRY INC
31322023 ISSUED Permit Name Sampling Ground Water @
Total for: HYDRO 4,000.00 656.00 656.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2307-003 OTHER 200 WEST RICE STREET SMITH & KRESZYN 18,000.00 1,708.61 1,708.61 9/11/2023 848052008 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
7372223 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodel
B2309-010 OTHER 246 NORTH ACACIA STREET LINDA SCHLUETER 6,000.00 292.00 292.00 9/19/2023 851071007 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
3/18/2023 ISSUED Permit Name WH&A/C
Total for: OTHER 24,000.00 2,000.61 2,000.61
Permit No./Issued
Anplied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PFRM133
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8:23:18AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
B2309-021 PLUMB 381 NORTH SOLA AVENUE GARY P & LINDA CURRIER 800.00 36.00 36.00 9/27/2023 WATER HEATER 851022012 Owner
32212023 FINALED Permit Name
B2309-019 PLUMB 110S NORTH BROADWAY LUIS & BARBARA URIBE 15,000.00 299.00 299.00 9/27/2023 LEACH LINES 839080004 LUSK PLUMBING
3227/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Replace Leach Lines
B2309-001 PLUMB 301 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET INTISAR K CHAMOUN 1,500.00 96.00 96.00 9/1/2023 BACKFLOW 848171037 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
120 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW DEVICE
B2309-006 PLUMB 351 SOUTH FIRST STREET SARA LULE 450.00 36.00 36.00 9/7/2023 WATER HEATER 848142006 TONY RAY YBARRA
3172023 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 17,750.00 467.00 467.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2309-009 RERF 275 NORTH SOLANO AVENUE LIDIA C DORAME 3,000.00 153.00 153.00 9/13/2023 TEAR OFF 836080006 OWNER
3/13/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2309-013 RERF 455 NORTH SECOND STREET TINA M BLACK 8,600.00 208.92 208.92 9/19/2023 OVER EXIST 845062016 OWNER
3/19/2023 ISSUED Permit Name OVER EXISTING
B2309-022 RERE 621 NORTH TENTH STREET DANIEL W & SALLY MONTYR 9,925.00 225.11 225.11 9/28/2023 TEAR OFF 857066006 BURROW CONSTRUCTION
322/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2309-017 RERF 958 EAST MURPHY STREET SANDRA DILL 6,500.00 153.85 153.85 9/21/2023 TEAR OFF 851064004 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
37212023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2309-005 RERF 460 MONTEZUMA STREET SCOTT & MADONNA RICHARE 23,471.25 470.50 470.50 9/26/2023 TEAR OFF 839063001 SOLAR ROOFING LLC
916/2023 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
Total for: RERF 51,496.25 1,211.38 1,211.38
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Iype/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2308-013 RES-STOR 2285 SPARKLING LAGOON WILLIAM & TONIA GRUBBS 3,000.00 483.35 483.35 9/19/2023 824212005 OWNER
3/13/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Enclose a portion of the patio Total for: RES-STOR 3,000.00 483.35 483.35
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2305-005 RIVCOUNTY 4131 SUTTON ROAD NICHOLAS LEONEL ARANJO 9,375.00 $60.12 560.12 9/18/2023 806350022 GREEN HOME SYSTEMS INC
372/2023 FINALED Permit Name Ground Mount Solar
PERM133
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8:23:18AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
RC2308-002 RIVCOUNTY 18350 EUREKA DRIVE FELIPE GUTIERREZ 31,000.00 433.53 433.53 9/26/2023 SOLAR 818321009 BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
14/20 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
15/201
RC2309-001 RIVCOUNTY 17775 PALOWALLA ROAD WOTEN & HEINE 9,000.00 211.90 211.90 9/19/2023 824047009 R& I WATKINS INC
0/19/2023 ISSUED Permit Name Demo MH
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 49,375.00 1,205.55 1,205.55
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2207-001 410 EAST HOBSONWAY GRL PROPERTIES 2005 2,000.00 294.21 294.21 848081004 COACHELLA VALLEY SIGNS
316/2022 ISSUED Permit Name Demo existing & Replace w/New Total for: SIGN 2,000.00 294.21 294.21
24 Permits Issued from 9/1/2023 Thru 9/30/2023 Total Valuation: $284,363.13 Total Fees: $9,634.29
Total Fees Paid: $9,634.29
PERM133
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8:46:51AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
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
PM2309-001 PARCEL MAP Incls 821170054 & 055 STAFF REVIEWING JOHN M CARMACK 9/15/2023
4400 BLK WELLS ROAD
Comments:

PRC2309-001 PRC Crown Enterprises STAFF REVIEWING
CROWN ENTERPRISES INC 9/5/2023
4000 blk Old State Highway Road
Comments:

PRC2309-002 PRC PowerStation Blythe → STAFF REVIEWING
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 9/29/2023
1900 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments: Includes 857200012, 857200013 & 857200014
Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023: 3 10/3/2023 City of Blythe Page 1
8:40:06AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
Permit No./Assued Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid BP2309-003 BURNPERMT is 1591 EAST FOURTEENTHAVER KELLY & KENDALL THOMAS 0.00 0.00 0.00 9/20/2023 854110023
Permit Name Tree Trimmings
Total for: BURNPERMIT 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 Permits Issued from 9/1/2023 Thru 9/30/2023 Total Valuation: $0.00 Total Fees: $0.00
Total Fees Paid: $0.00
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8:46:51AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
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
G2309-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TERRY & DIANA TODD 9/6/2023
508 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 9/6/2023
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-003 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
JEAN WAI WONG 9/6/2023
1902 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-004 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DONALD R WARD TRUST 9/6/2023
1900 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-005 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 9/6/2023
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
9/7/2023
100 block of W MURPHY
Comments:

G2309-007 GRAFFITI signs COMPLETED
9/7/2023
200 block of N MAIN ST
Comments:

G2309-008 GRAFFITI stop signs COMPLETED
9/7/2023
500 block of W BERNARD ST
Comments:

G2309-009 GRAFFITI SIGNS COMPLETED
9/7/2023
1000 block of W BERNARD ST
Comments:

PRO115 CRWSYSTEMS
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10/3/2023 City of Blythe Page 3
8:46:51AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
G2309-010 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
9/7/2023
300 block of N CAROLTON AVE
Comments:

G2309-011 GRAFFITI SCHOOL ZONE SIGN COMPLETED
9/7/2023
400 block of N SEVENTH ST
Comments:

G2309-012 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
9/7/2023
700 block of E WISCONSIN ST
Comments:

G2309-013 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
9/7/2023
500 block of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2309-014 GRAFFITI stop signs COMPLETED
9/7/2023
400 block of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2309-015 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
9/7/2023
500 block of E BERNARD ST
Comments:

G2309-016 GRAFFITI SIGNS COMPLETED
917/2023
300 block of E MURPHY ST
Comments:

G2309-017 GRAFFITI WIPED PEDESTRIAN SIGN COMPLETED
9/7/2023
500 block of N FIFTH ST
Comments:

G2309-018 GRAFFITI stop signs COMPLETED
9/7/2023
500 block of E AVENUE B
Comments:

G2309-019 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
9/7/2023
100 block of N FIRST ST
Comments:

PRO115 CRW SYSTEMS
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8:46:51AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
G2309-020 GRAFFITI SCHOOL SPEED SIGN COMPLETED
9/7/2023
200 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2309-021 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
917/2023
600 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2309-022 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
9/7/2023
400 BLOCK OF CAROLTON AVE
Comments:

G2309-023 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY III 9/13/2023
135 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET
Comments:

G2309-024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ERIC J CLARK 9/13/2023
500 WEST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2309-025 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
US PRIME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 9/13/2023
545 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-026 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
EMMANUEL NWISU 9/13/2023
151 NORTH ASH AVENUE
Comments:

G2309-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
WEN & STEPHANY WANG 9/13/2023
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-028 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ALFRED & JUANITA GLORIA 9/13/2023
301 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
Comments:

G2309-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
GANSHAY INC 9/13/2023
401 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PROnS CRSYSTEMS
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8:46:51AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
G2309-030 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
GANSHAY INC 9/18/2023
401 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-031 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TXL ENTERPRISES INC 9/18/2023
128 NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2309-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 9/18/2023
201 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET
Comments:

G2309-033 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
BLYTHE LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS IN 9/18/2023
170 SOUTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

G2309-034 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
EMMANUEL NWISU 9/18/2023
151 NORTH ASH AVENUE
Comments:

G2309-035 GRAFFITI covered graffiti RECIEVED
EMMANUEL NWISU 9/18/2023
151 NORTH ASH AVENUE
Comments:

G2309-036 GRAFFITI speed check sign COMPLETED
9/18/2023
300 block of SEVETH STREET
Comments:

G2309-037 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FERNANDO & MANUELA GUERRA 9/20/2023
120 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-038 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
HERRERA & ROBLES ET AL 9/20/2023
322 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-039 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF B 9/20/2023
127 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

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8:46:51AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
G2309-040 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 9/20/2023
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-041 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JEAN WAI WONG 9/20/2023
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-042 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ENGLISH CONG JEHOVAHS WITNESSE 9/20/2023
190 NORTH NINTH STREET
Comments:

G2309-043 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 9/20/2023
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-044 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MELITON SANCHEZ III 9/21/2023
101 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:

G2309-045 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
9/21/2023
200 block of W WELLS
Comments:

G2309-046 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
9/21/2023
300 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:

G2309-047 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 9/21/2023
440 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2309-048 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
9/21/2023
400 block of S BROADWAY
Comments:

G2309-049 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
9/21/2023
300 block of S SECOND STREET
Comments:

PRO115 CRW/SYSTEMS
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8:46:51AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
G2309-050 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
9/21/2023
300 block of S FIRST STREET
Comments:

G2309-051 GRAFFITI WIPED SIGNS COMPLETED
9/21/2023
300 block of E DONLON
Comments:

G2309-052 GRAFFITI WIPED SIGN COMPLETED
9/21/2023
300 block of $ BROADWAY
Comments:

G2309-053 GRAFFITI WIPED SIGNS COMPLETED
9/21/2023
500 block of S BROADWAY
Comments:

G2309-054 GRAFFITI WIPED MUTIPLE SIGNS COMPLETED
9/21/2023
100 block of W 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2309-055 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DOROTHY & RICHARD SAIN 9/27/2023
237 NORTH ACACIA STREET
Comments:

G2309-056 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HOLT GROUP R P PARTN 9/27/2023
201 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-057 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 9/27/2023
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-058 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
9/27/2023
300 block of ALAMEDA
Comments:

G2309-059 GRAFFITI garbage area COMPLETED
LAWRENCE & DEBORAH HURST 9/28/2023
1111 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO115 CRV SYSTEMS
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10/3/2023 City of Blythe Page 8
8:46:51AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
G2309-060 GRAFFITI garbage cans COMPLETED
BLYTHE SIZZLER LP 9/28/2023
1101 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-061 GRAFFITI garbage can COMPLETED
ESTATE OF ROBERT CRAIN 9/28/2023
121 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-062 GRAFFITI alley way wall COMPLETED
CHARLES & LORRAINE BAKER 9/28/2023
500 block EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2309-063 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ARTEM ENTERPRISES LLC 9/28/2023
1901 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2309-064 GRAFFITI east side of building wall COMPLETED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF B 9/28/2023
180 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2309-065 GRAFFITI back wall of buidling COMPLETED
HERRERA & ROBLES ET AL 9/28/2023
322 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023: 65 10/3/2023 City of Blythe
8:48:43AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 9/1/2023 thru 9/30/2023
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG

COMPLAINT
FIRE
ZONING
Total Cases Opened: 6
Cases closed: 38
Remaining active: 406
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
September 2023
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 31
Structure 7
Brush, Grass, Leaves 3
Other 6
Total # of Incidents 47
Activity
Drills 4
Staff Meeting 1
Races 2
Training 1
Total Activities 8
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CHIEF
BLITH

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
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POLICE
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
September 2023
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft 12
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers 0
Public Intoxication 11
Alarm 26
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 12
AVA Vehicles Tows 4
Vehicle Red Tags 7
Documented Police Reports 174
Total Incidents 1272
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BLYTHE

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

Homeless Detail: September
People contacted. 220
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 9 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 10 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

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

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 12
People sent to rehab. 3
People picked up by a family member and taken home. 1
out of town.

People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a 1 location for resources out of Blythe.

People arrested for QOL violations. 2
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 7 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 3 minor violations.

Stored vehicles. 4
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STABLISHE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Acceptance of the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating and Enforcement Grant
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept a grant from the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating and Enforcement and authorize the Interim City Manager to expend funds in the amount of $40,058.00.

FISCAL IMPACT: $40,058.00 in grant funds to purchase equipment for the Blythe Police Department's Marine Enforcement Division.

BACKGROUND: The Blythe Police Department Marine Division provides law enforcement and safety services for several miles along the Colorado River. Due to limited funding, the City's patrol boat does not have the proper emergency lighting equipment, safety gear or a sonar system. Additionally, the current Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aircraft are limited in time and distance and not suited for long search and rescue operations along the river. Blythe Police Department Administration has been searching for funding to improve the current boat and add long range UAS aircraft to the current fleet.

STAFF REPORT: Staff applied for and received a grant from the California Division of Boating and Waterways Boating and Enforcement in the amount of $40,058.00. The grant will fund the following upgrades to the patrol boat and purchase a search and rescue unmanned aircraft as follows:

Code 3 Emergency Signaling Equipment Package: $14,529
Drone $20,529
Sonar System $5,000
Due to an increase in proactive activity by our Marine Enforcement Division, Blythe Police Department Administration believes the City could qualify for additional funding from this state program in the future. Staff requests the Council accept the grant award and authorize the Interim City Manager to expend the funds in an amount not to exceed $40,058.00.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
TRAINE 1BS TUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Blythe

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution 2023-022 Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Financial Records and Documents for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2023-022 authorizing the destruction of certain financial records and documents for fiscal year 2017-2018.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS AS

AUTHORIZED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
FISCAL IMPACT: None
STAFF REPORT: Official documentation of the City's appropriations, revenues and expenditures for each fiscal year is in the City's annual audited financial statements. Copies of the annual audited financial statements are retained in the City's central files at City Hall.

The detailed reports generated by computerized accounting and utility billing systems are voluminous and require an extraordinary amount of storage space. Rarely is it necessary to access revenue, expenditure and billing data beyond the year immediately prior to the year last audited. However, once the fiscal year audit is completed, records of this nature must, by law be retained for at least five years. The information generated in these reports is strictly departmental in nature and in the interest of efficiency in records management; these records that have been retained for the period required by law are now scheduled to be destroyed Financial records and documents for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 have been retained for the minimum required period of five (5) years pursuant to Government Code Section 34090. The City Attorney's consent has also been obtained as required by the referenced Code Section.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023-022
Exhibit A - Records for Destruction
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND

DOCUMENTS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CALIFORNIA

GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 34090 provides that, with the approval of the City Council by resolution and the written consent of the City Attorney, the head of a City department may destroy certain city records, documents, instruments, books or papers under the Department Head's charge, without making a copy, if the records are no longer required; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has requested that the City Council authorize the destruction of the financial records identified in Exhibit A attached hereto, relating to Fiscal Year 2017-18; and
WHEREAS, none of the records proposed for destruction:
(a) affects the title to real property or liens thereon; (b) is a court record;
(c) is a record required to be kept by statute;
(d) is a record less than two years old, or, if less than two years old, it is a duplicate of a record remaining on file;
(e) is an ordinance, resolution or the minutes of the City Council or any board or commission of the City of Blythe; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has consented in writing to the destruction of the financial records identified in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the records were retained for the required retention period, are no longer required and may be destroyed.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the destruction of the financial records identified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Finance Director to destroy all of the financial records identified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and -52-
shall enter the same in the book of original resolutions and it shall become effective immediately.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConnick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A

RECORDS FOR DESTRUCTION
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Exhibit A
Records for Destruction
Description of Records Date of Records Retention Period Accounting Reports July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Accounts Payable/Vendor Payments July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years Accounts Receivable July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Accounts Receivable-Taxes/Other July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years Bank Statements/Reconciliations July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years Billing Reports July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Budget Adjustments July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Budget Prep Reports July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Invoices July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Payroll Processing Reports July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years Payroll Timesheets July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Purchase Orders July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years
Receipts/Deposit Records July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years Service Requests - Utilities Accounts closed between July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 Active + 5 years Utility Meter Readings July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 5 years -55-

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-023, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association Unit's successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND

THE SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-024, amending the FY 2023-2024 Salary Schedule to reflect the addition of the Reserve Police Officer to Step 1 of Range 40 of the Sworn MOU.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-024. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE PAY

FOR THE RESERVE POLICE OFFICER POSITION
FISCAL IMPACT: Terms of the two-year agreement include a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment, a $1,500 signing bonus for every member of the unit, Longevity Pay for employees hired after 2013, a small increase in uniform allowance and placing the paid Reserve Police Officer position at Step 1 of Range 40 of the Sworn salary schedule.

BACKGROUND: The MOU between the City and the Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association ("Unit") expired on June 30, 2023. Unit representatives and the City's negotiator, Interim City Manager Crecelius, have been in contract negotiations since that time.

STAFF REPORT: The City and Unit have reached a tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-023, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

It is further recommended that Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-024, amending the Fiscal -56-
Year 2023-2024 Salary Schedule to reflect placing the Reserve Police Officer Position at Step 1 of Range 40 on the Base Salary Schedule in the Sworn MOU.

In accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.), if the Council adopts the tentative agreement, the City and the Unit will jointly prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed Resolution provides authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and to enter into any cost neutral amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023-023

2. Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year Agreement

3. Resolution No. 2023-024
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RESOLUTION 2023-023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE

AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND

THE SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE

BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, in 2021, the City Council of the City of Blythe ("City") approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Blythe ("City") and the Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association ("Unit") for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Unit have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor MOU in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 3505.1, if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting; WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are required to jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding.

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

Resolution No. 2023-023
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SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs the parties to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act.

SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City and to enter into any cost neutral amendments ("side letters") to the Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 3. The terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding, as set forth in the tentative agreement, shall be effective upon the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2023-023
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EXHIBIT A

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
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Blythe EXHIBIT A
MEMO
To: Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officer's Association From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Date: October 2, 2023
Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement- July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 Pursuant to the meet and confer process which concluded on September 26, 2023, the SWORN Unit and the City's negotiator agreed to deal points which will amend the Unit's Memorandum of Understanding as follows:

1. A two-year Agreement, to become effective July 1, 2023, and to remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2025.

A 2.5% COLA retroactive to July 1, 2023. An additional 2.5% COLA will be effective for every member of this unit on July 1, 2024.

A $1,500 signing bonus to be paid to every full-time member of this unit in the first pay period following City Council approval.

4. Any reference to Senior Officer in the MOU will be replaced with Corporal.

5. Effective in the first pay period following City Council approval Article 4- Special Compensation, Section 7-Longevity Pay will be amended to read as follows:

SECTION 7 - LONGEVITY PAY
A. Longevity Pay shall be paid to Sworn Personnel in this Unit for each five (5) years of sworn service with the City of Blythe according to the following schedule:

Five through nine years: $ 37.50 bi-weekly
Ten through fourteen years: $ 75.00 bi-weekly
Fifteen though nineteen years: $ 100.00 bi-weekly
Twenty through Twenty Four Years: $ 125.00 bi-weekly
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EXHIBIT A
B. For employees with twenty-five (25) years or more of employment with the City of Blythe in a Effective with the first pay period following Council approval, the position of Corporal will be reclassified to Range 45 of the Base Salary Rate in Article 3- Regular Compensation of the Sworn MOU. Employees currently in Range 43 will be moved to the corresponding step on Range 45.

7. Effective with the first pay period following Council approval, the position of Sergeant will be reclassified to Range 49 of the Base Salary Rate in Article 3- Regular Compensation of the Sworn MOU. Employees currently in Range 47 will be moved to the corresponding step on Range 49.

Effective with Council approval, Article 4- Special Compensation, Section 1- Overtime Compensation subsection E- Compensatory Time off shall read as follows:

Compensatory time will be paid at 1-1/2 times the time actually worked.

2. Compensatory time must be approved by the Department Head or his designee.

3. An employee may not accumulate more than one-hundred thirty (130) hours of comp time at any given time. Said comp time is to be used by the end of the fiscal year or be paid off. Compensatory time used will be approved by the Department Head to accommodate the operation of the Department.

9. Effective with Council approval, Article 4- Special Compensation, Section 6- Senior Police Officer will read as follows:

SECTION 6 - CORPORAL
The number of Corporal positions available shall be subject to the staffing requirements of the Police Department and the Annual Budget Allocation as recommended by the City Manager and authorized by the City Council. When an individual is appointed to the position of Corporal, he/she shall be entitled to five percent (5%) above his/her current rate of pay. The Corporal may perform other required duties, in addition to those duties normally performed in the Police Officer position, as determined by the Police Chief, including, but not limited to, watch commander and assignments in the Detective Bureau, and shall not be entitled to special compensation as provided in Article 4, Section 3 - Detective Compensation, and Section 5 - Watch Commander of the Memorandum of Understanding.

10. Effective with the first pay period following Council approval, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 8- Uniform and Safety Equipment, Subsection A shall read as follows:
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EXHIBIT A
A. $65.00 each bi-weekly pay period will be paid to sworn personnel for equipment and uniform allowance.

11. Bencis, Section lay period baltin Vani aporal til a a go Superial.

C. VACATION ACCRUAL
Vacation 385 hours e ren on the envoyed in date airst lay period in which the employee becomes eligible to a maximum of 3.08 hours.

3.08 hours per pay period from eligibility to and including five (5) years of service (240 maximum accrual).

4.62 hours per pay period after five (5) years, to and including ten (10) years of service (280 maximum accrual).

6.16 hours per pay period after ten (10) years of service (320 maximum accrual).

7.5 hours per pay period after fifteen (15) years of service (360 maximum accrual).

Service must be continuous/uninterrupted except as provided for elsewhere in this MOU.

Vacation shall be accrued on a bi-weekly basis. Maximum accumulation shall be 160 hours in addition to the current year's accumulation. (i.e. 240, 280, 320 and 360 as stated above). Vacation earned above the maximum (up to 40 hours), may be sold semi-annually the last pay period in June and the last pay period November. Requests for this pay shall be made prior to June 1st or November 1st.

12. Retroactive to July 1, 2023, A Reserve Police Officer approved for pay by the City Manager and Chief of Police shall be paid equivalent to the first step of Range 40. The Reserve Police Officer position will be added to Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1, Base Salary Rate at one Step on Range 40.

All items listed in this proposal are subject to review and approval by the Blythe City Council. -63-
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE

ADDITION OF AND THE HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR THE

RESERVE POLICE OFFICER POSITION
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to create, classify and design salary scales/ranges for all City of Blythe employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the City of Blythe Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Salary Schedule ("Salary Schedule") on June 13, 2023 through the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-014; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- 023, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Blythe and the Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association, which provides for the addition of the hourly rate of pay for the Reserve Police Officer position to the Base Salary Schedule at Step 1 of Range S40; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Salary Schedule to reflect the addition of and the hourly rate of pay for the Reserve Police Officer position.

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

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reterence.

SECTION 2. The Salary Schedule adopted on June 13, 2023 through the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-014 is hereby amended as follows to reflect the addition of and the hourly rate of pay for the Reserve Police Officer position, effective July 1, 2023.

Reserve Police Officer S40 $28.92
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the book of original resolutions and it shall become effective immediately.

Resolution No. 2023-024
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2023-024
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HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
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MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Tentative Parcel Map 38780
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing thereon, adopt Resolution No. 2023-025 approving the Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Findings for Tentative Parcel Map 38780 and Resolution No. 2023-026 approving Tentative Parcel Map 38780 with conditions.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING

FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH DE MINIMIS IMPACT FINDING FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38780.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-026. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38780 TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF ONE (1) 22.94+ (GROSS) ACRE PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) SEPARATE PARCELS, A REMAINDER

PARCEL AND LOT A ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE N/E CORNER OF WEST WELLS ROAD AND QUAIL RUN ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 821-170-054, 821-170-055 AND 871-170-171.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The current parcel consists of three APNs but is considered one legal parcel

22.94 acres in size comprised of vacant land. The proposed subdivision of the subject property would allow the applicant to divide the legal parcel into four (4) separate parcels, a remainder parcel and Lot A.

STAFF REPORT: John Carmack and his agent, The Holt Group are requesting approval to allow the division of one (1) 22.94t acre parcel into two (4) separate parcels, Lot A and a Remainder Parcel. The project site is located at the N/E corner of West Wells Road and Quail Run Road and is legally described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 821-170-054, 821-170-055 and 821-170-171. Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 16.84‡ acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.01‡ acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 3 is 1.01t acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 4 is 1.00+ acres in size, Lot A is .059 acres in size and the Remainer Parcel is 2.49t acres in size. Each parcel has access from an improved dedicated right-of-way. No variances or exceptions are required for this Parcel Map.

This site is included in the Mesa Bluffs Specific Plan. The General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designation is R-E (Residential Estates). The existing zoning designation allows for a minimum lot area of 9,600 S.F. with minimum lot width and depths of 75x100. As the smallest proposed parcel is 1.00t acre, the Parcel Map is consistent with existing zoning regulations. Surrounding land uses include the Blythe Municipal Golf Course, vacant land, and residential uses. -67-
Environmental Review: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15315- Minor Land Divisions, and a Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Finding will be filed.

Findings:

That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the City of Blythe General Plan:

The Tentative Parcel Map allows for parcel sizes that meet the requirements of the Residential Estate Zone and therefore the City's General Plan. There are no proposed development plans for this site, but this Parcel Map may help further the goals of the General Plan by making this site more attractive for residential development.

B. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance:

The Tentative Parcel Map as proposed meets the requirements of the City's Zoning Code as the proposed lot sizes meet the parameters of Chapter 17.10.010 of the Blythe Municipal Code.

C. That the site is physically suitable for the land division as proposed:

The site is presently vacant land zoned for residential development. The site is suitable for this land division. The land divisions could subsequently encourage the future development of residential lots on this site.

D. That the designs of the project will have no impact on environmental resources including fish and wildlife:

As no development of this land is proposed at this time, this division of land will have no impact on the environment. Future development plans will be reviewed, and environmental review performed to determine and/or mitigate any potential environmental impacts.

That the project is exempt under State CEQA Guideline Section 15315 - Minor Land Division.

The environmental analysis/determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Blythe.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2023-025 w/ Exhibit "A"

2. Draft Notice of Determination

3. Draft Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Finding

4. Resolution No. 2022-026 w/ Exhibit "A"

5. Conditions of Approval
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF

EXEMPTION WITH DE MINIMIS IMPACT FINDING FOR TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 38780
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting of October 10, 2023, conducted a public hearing to consider Tentative Parcel Map 38780 being a request to subdivide one (1) 22.94t acre parcel into four (4) individual parcels, a Remainder Parcel and Lot A. Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 16.84t acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.01+ acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 3 is 1.01+ acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 4 is 1.00+ acres in size, The Remainder Parcel is 2.49.t acres in size and Lot A is 0.59+ acres in size. The site is located at the N/W corner of West Wells Road and Quail Run Road and is more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 821-170-054, 821-170-055 and 821-170-171. The Zoning and General Plan designation of the site is R-E (Residential Estates); and, WHEREAS: The City Council considered the following findings in its review of the environmental circumstance for this project:

1. That the project is exempt under State CEQA Guideline Section 15315 - Minor Land Divisions.

That a Notice of Exemption with No Impact Finding, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, was prepared for the project.

That review of the environmental circumstances regarding this project indicates that no adverse impacts would accrue to wildlife resources from implementation

4. That the project may proceed subsequent to approval and/or conditional approval by the State of a "de minimis impact" pursuant to Section 711.2 et seq. of the Fish and Game Code.

That the environmental assessment and analysis prepared for this project reflect the independent judgment of the City of Blythe.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Blythe does hereby approve the Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Finding prepared for Tentative Parcel Map 38780 for the 22.94t (gross) acre site shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10#h day of October 2023, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SE AL)
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IN THE CITY OF BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38780 BASIS OF BEARING STATEMENT PORTION OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SBM, CTTY OF

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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: Office of Planning and Research Riverside County Clerk 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 PO Box 751
Sacramento, CA 95814 Riverside CA 92502-0751
FROM: City of Blythe PROJECT APPLICANT: John Carmack
235 North Broadway 217 Barlock Avenue
Blythe CA 92225 Los Angeles, CA 90049
(760) 922-6161 (760) 922-4658
SUBJECT: Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.

PROJECT TITLE: Tentative Parcel Map 38780
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: N/A
CONTACT PERSON/PHONE: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager (760) 922-6161 PROJECT LOCATION: The Northeast Corner of West Wells Road and Quail Run Road Blythe, California 92225 - Assessor's Parcel Numbers 821-170-054, 821-170-055 and 821-171-171.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Applicant is requesting approval to allow the division of one (1) 22.94‡ acre parcel into four (4) separate parcels, a Remainder Parcel, and Lot A. The project site is located at the N/E corner of West Wells Road and Quail Run Road and is legally described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 821-170-054, 821-170-055 and 821-171-171 . Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 16.84t acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.01+ acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 3 is 1.01 t acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 4 is

1.00t acres in size, the Remainder Parcel is 2.49t acres in size and Lot A is 0.59t acres in size. Each parcel has access from a dedicated right-of-way with no variances or exceptions required. The Zoning and General Plan designation of the site is R-E (Residential Estates).

This is to advise the City of Blythe (Lead Agency/Responsible Agency) has approved the above described project and has made the following determination regarding the above-described project:

1. The project _ will, X will not, have a significant effect on the environment.

2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of C.E.Q.A.

X A Notice of Exemption was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of C.E.Q.A.

3. Mitigation measures were, _X were not, made a condition of the approval of the project.

4. A statement of Overriding Considerations was, X _ was not, adopted for this project.

This is to certify that the Notice of Exemption and record of project approval is available to the general public at:

Blythe Development Services Department, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California.

Date Received for Filing
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
With
De Minimis Impact Finding
TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Blythe PO Box 3044, Room 222 235 North Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Blythe CA 92225
County Clerk
County of Riverside
PO Box 751
Riverside CA 92502-0751
Project Title: Tentative Parcel Map 38780
Project Location: N/E Corner of West Wells Road and Quail Run Road (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 821-170-054, 821-170-055 and 821-170-171) Project City: City of Blythe
Project County: County of Riverside
Project Description: A Tentative Parcel Map to allow the division of one (1) 22.94‡ acre parcel into four (4) separate parcels, a Remainder Parcel and Lot A.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council October 10, 2023
Name of Person/Agency Carrying Out Project: John Carmack 217 Barlock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(760) 922-4658
Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1): 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3): 15269(a)):

Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)):

Categorical Exemption: Class 15 - Section 15315
Statutory Exemption:

Reason(s) why project is exempt: The project consists of the subdivision of one Residentially zoned property into four individual parcels, a Remainder Parcel and Lot A. The project is consistent with the General Plan and zoning designations of the site as well as urbanized land uses in the area. Each parcel has access from a dedicated right-of-way and no variances or exceptions are required. The project satisfies all requirements as outlined in Section 15315 of the Guidelines.

Lead Agency Signature: Date:

Telephone Agency Telephone No. (760) 922-6161
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IN THE CITY OF BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38780 BASIS OF BEARING STATEMENT PORTION OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, 5BM, CTTY OF

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38780 TO ALLOW THE
DIVISION OF ONE (1) 22.94+ (GROSS) ACRE PARCEL INTO FOUR (4)

SEPARATE PARCELS, A REMAINDER PARCEL AND LOT A ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE N/E CORNER OF WEST WELLS RD. AND QUAIL RUN ROAD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 821-170-054, 821- 170-055 AND 821-170-171)
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting of October 10, 2023 conducted a public hearing to consider approval of Tentative Parcel Map 38780 being a request to allow the division of one (1) 22.94t acre parcel into four (4) individual parcels a Remainder Parcel and Lot A. Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 16.84t acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 2 is

1.01+ acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 3 is 1.01t acres in size, Proposed Parcel No. 4 is 1.00+ acres in size, the Remainder Parcel is 2.491 acres in size and Lot A is 0.59t acres in size. Each parcel has access from a dedicated right-of-way. The Zoning and General Plan designation of the site is R-E (Residential Estates) and the property is legally described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 821-170-054, 821-170-055 and 821-170-171; and,
WHEREAS: The City Council received testimony from all interested parties relative to said Tentative Parcel Map; and,
WHEREAS: The City Council made the following findings relative to this project:

1. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the City of Blythe General Plan.

2. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.

3. That the site is physically suitable for the land division as proposed.

4. That the designs of the project will have no impact on environmental resources including fish and wildlife.

5. That the project is exempt under State CEQA Guideline Section 15315 - Minor Land Division.

6. The environmental analysis/determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Blythe.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Blythe City Council does hereby approve Tentative Parcel Map 38780 shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, subject to conditions as attached.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10" day of October 2023, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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IN THE CITY OF BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38780 BASIS OF BEARING STATEMENT PORTION OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SBM, CITY OF

BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FLOOD ZONE - м- AREAS

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CITY OF BLYTHE

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tentative Parcel Map 38780
Project Applicant: John Carmack

1. The permittee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Blythe, its' agents, officers and entitlements, including the associated environmental document/analysis regardless of whether or not litigation is commenced or arbitration requested.

Development of the site shall comply with the mandatory requirements of all City of Blythe Ordinances and Resolutions, all applicable State and Federal Codes and Laws [in place at such time as entitlements ar ranted and/or building permits are applied for] and shall substantially comply with the conditionally approved and tentative parcel map.

The developer/applicant shall provide and show all existing and required right-of-way and utility easements on the tentative parcel map.

A Final Map shall be prepared according to all the latest requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and City of Blythe Ordinances and standards. The map shall be prepared by a California Registered Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer. A Final Map filing fee shall be remitted to the Planning Department upon submittal of the Final Map for City Council approval in addition to a per sheet plan check fee determined by the contract plan check agency. Said condition shall apply to each map filed. Fees in place at the time of map submittal shall apply.

Within six (6) months of Tentative Map approval, the applicant shall provide the City with tax clearance documentation from the Office of the Riverside County Tax Collector indicating that all due and payable and/or delinquent taxes or special assessments have been paid for the property being divided. If this condition is not adhered to within said six (6) month period, the City Council may hold a public hearing to consider revocation of the map.

6. The life of the (approved) Tentative Map shall be as set forth in Section 66452.6 of the Subdivision Map Act.

Property corners must be identified with approved markers within one (1) year of final map approval.

Proposed development or redevelopment of any of the proposed parcels shall be subject to the standard City of Blythe review and approval process.

The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of any development plans. The fee schedule is available at the Building Department.

10. All lots shall meet the minimum lot area requirement, setback requirement and development standards set forth in the City's General Plan and Blythe Municipal Code.

11. No building permits shall be issued for the proposed lots until after recordation of the final map. 1 -78-

12. All work performed in the public right-of-way (ROW) shall conform to the City of Blythe Standard Drawings and Specifications and shall meet all ADA requirements (e.g. sidewalks and driveway aprons).

Copies are available at the Department of Public Works or online at www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/ (click on the Document Center link, followed by the Public Works sub-category.

13. If construction work in the ROW exceeds $3,500 in valuation, the contractor for the developer shall post a performance bond equal to the cost of the work prior to issuance of an encroachment permit to work in the ROW.

14. All plans and specifications for work in the public right-of-way shall be prepared by an engineer or architect licensed in the State of California to perform such work. Plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department on 24 inch by 36 inch sheets as per the Standard Specification.

15. Before commencing work in the ROW, a representative of the developer or contractor shall attend a pre- construction meeting with the Department of Public Works to discuss issues pertaining to traffic control and public safety.

16. The Final Map shall comply with Blythe Municipal Code Section 17.10 - Lot and Building Dimensions.

17. All public improvements shall be constructed to the City of Blythe Standard Drawings and Specifications including, but not limited to, sewer, water and storm drain infrastructure improvements and street layout and design.

I have read and understand the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel 38780; and by my signature hereon agree to comply with the same.

John Carmack Date
Applicant
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 923-23 Repealing and Replacing 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, conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 923-23 and provide direction regarding any desired changes to the ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, the City Council met in a Study Session to discuss proposed amendments to the City's Sign Ordinance. Staff sought direction from Council on potential amendments to the City's Sign Ordinance to provide clear guidance on the type and size of signs allowed within commercial and non-commercial zones. It was also intended to make the Sign Ordinance easier to use and have a favorable outcome for businesses. Staff took direction at the Study Session and went to work on proposed amendments to the City's Sign Ordinance. The last comprehensive update of the City's Sign Ordinance occurred in 2004.

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. On September 12, 2023, the City Council again continued the public hearing to October 10, 2023.

STAFF REPORT: Significant changes were made to the City's Sign Ordinance for compliance with State and Federal law. Also included in the proposed Ordinance are the items discussed at the Study Session. Signs that were previously prohibited including A-frame signs and billboards are permitted in the proposed Ordinance with regulations. The number of allowable signs, sign height and sign area were increased in the proposed Ordinance. The current Ordinance has a maximum size aggregate of 50 sq. ft. In the proposed Ordinance, the total maximum sign aggregate is 250 sq. ft. based on the property's parcel size. If adopted, larger parcels would have the opportunity to install larger signs to match the scale of their development.

The proposed Sign Ordinance allows for up to a total of four signs in commercial zones and industrial zones, with a maximum of two signs per building side. The current Ordinance does not allow for more than two signs with no more than one sign per building. This was problematic for businesses wanting to place both their business name and logo on their building. This will allow -80-
businesses more flexibility in their signage plan and will help meet the needs of corporate businesses with standardized signage requirements. The proposed Ordinance also addresses not particly ay sissed icement and Cranent window signs, like window graphics, which are The proposed Ordinance provides a definition and procedures for murals. The Ordinance outlines the mural approval process which is a recommendation from the Art in Public Places Committee to the City Council.

Staff's intent with this update was to provide better signage options for our businesses while promoting the public health, safety and welfare and preserving community aesthetics through the implementation of a uniform set of rules and regulations. Staff believes this Ordinance, as proposed, is representative of the goals of the City. It is therefore recommended that the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 923-23 and provide direction regarding any desired changes.

This is the first of two public hearings regarding the proposed Ordinance in accordance with the requirements of State law and the Blythe Municipal Code. The first hearing is being conducted by the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 923-23
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ORDINANCE NO. 923-23

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING
CHAPTER 17.26 (SIGNS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE

BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE

ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL

REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15061(B)(3)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, the City of Blythe, pursuant to its police power, has the authority to take appropriate action to address concerns regarding traffic safety and aesthetics, as they relate to signs (Metromedia Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490, (1981)); and WHEREAS, signs constitute speech protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and by Art. 1, Sec: 2, of the Constitution of the State of California and that its regulation of, signs must be consistent with these protections; and WHEREAS, an uncontrolled proliferation of signs within the City is harmful to the public's health, safety and welfare, in that such signs are:
a. aesthetically displeasing, distracting, discordant with their surroundings and detract from the natural beauty of the City, and
b. they create a safety hazard as drivers, pedestrians, and others venturing into the public area will be distracted by attempting to read an excessive number of signs that are placed in a haphazard, dangerous, or dangerously attention-seeking manner; and
WHEREAS, the City has a substantial interest in regulating signs to further the City's substantial interests in traffic safety and aesthetics, consistent with National Advertising Co. v. City of Orange, 861 F.2d 246, 248 (9th Cir. 1988) and Foti v. City of Menlo Park, 146 F.3d 629 (9th Cir. 1998); and
WHEREAS, businesses have an interest in having signage that effectively advertises their goods or services, and is visible to potential customers; and WHEREAS, City residents and visitors have a substantial interest in visiting, living, and working in an aesthetically pleasing City; and
WHEREAS, City residents and visitors have a substantial interest in traffic safety within the City; and
Ordinance No. 923-23

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WHEREAS, the City has properly balanced its interests in aesthetics and traffic safety with the interests of businesses and consumers by limiting off-site commercial signs, and by limiting the time, place, and manner of placement of commercial signs on commercial lots; and
WHEREAS, signs take up space and may obstruct views, distract motorists, displace alternative uses for land, and pose other problems that legitimately call for regulation; and
WHEREAS, commercial speech can be regulated more stringently than non- commercial speech; however, the City Council recognizes the need of businesses in the City to communicate to the public about the goods and services they provide; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to ensure its regulations are content-neutral and are the least restrictive means to achieve the goals set forth herein (See e.g., Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 76 U.S. 155 (2015); and
WHEREAS, these regulations allow on-site commercial signage while limiting off- site advertising signs, the City Council having found'that onsite commercial speech is more valuable than offsite commercial speech, as permitted in Outdoor Systems, Inc. v.

City of Mesa, 997 F.2d 604, 611 (9th Cir. 1993) and Metromedia Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981); and
WHEREAS, because signs are speech protected by the United States and the California Constitutions, detailed procedures are necessary to ensure that permits are expeditiously issued or denied based on objective criteria and consistent with due process of law; and
WHEREAS, a message substitution provision has been added to the City's sign regulations, allowing any sign regulated by the new provisions of this Ordinance to display a non-commercial messagę, so that the City's regulations satisfy the constitutional mandate that it not restrict non-commercial signage to a greater degree than commercial signage. (See Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, 340 F.3d 810 (9th Cir. 2003); Outdoor Systems: Inc. v. City of Mesa, 997 F.2d 604 (9th Cir. 1993); and WHEREAS, the unregulated proliferation of temporary signs in the public right-of- way can be detrimental to the aesthetic quality of the streets and sidewalks, can interfere with traffic safety, pedestrian access to public sidewalks and streets, and can obstruct the entrance to businesses and residences; and
WHEREAS, prohibiting commercial conduct that is intended to, or that does in fact, attract the attention of drivers, furthers the City's substantial interest in traffic safety (See, e.g., Sanctity of Life Network v. California Highway Patrol, 105 Cal. App. 4th 858, 862 (2003) (holding that protected First Amendment speech can be restricted if it interferes with traffic)); and
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WHEREAS, Section 17.66.060 (Public Hearings) of Chapter 17.66 (Amendments-Rezones) of Division V (Administration, Permits and Variances) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code requires the City Council to conduct two public hearings prior to amending the Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting as the City's Planning Agency, held a duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on , 2023, the City Council of the City of Blythe held a second duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by statt, and public testimony regarding the proposed amendment to Chapters 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. The Ordinance has been found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) because the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Code amendments are consistent with the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 17.26 of Title 17. Chapter 17.26 (Signs) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Chapter 17.26 - SIGNS

17.26.010 - Findings.

The city council finds all of the following:

A. Police power. The city, pursuant to its police power, has the authority to take appropriate action to address concerns regarding traffic safety and aesthetics, as Ordinance No. 923-23

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they relate to signs (Metromedia Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981)); and
B. First Amendment. Signs constitute speech protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and by Art. 1, Sec. 2, of the Constitution of the State of California and that its regulation of signs must be consistent with these protections; and
C. Harms of non-regulation. An uncontrolled proliferation of signs within the city is harmful to the public's health, safety and welfare, in that such signs are:

1. aesthetically displeasing, distracting, discordant with their surroundings and detract from the natural beauty of the city, and

2. they create a safety hazard as drivers, pedestrians, and others venturing into the public area will be distracted by attempting to read an excessive number of signs that are placed in a haphazard, dangerous, or dangerously attention- seeking manner; and
D. Substantial interest. The city has a substantial interest in regulating signs and the regulations within this chapter further the city's substantial interests in traffic safety and aesthetics, consistent with National Advertising Co. v. City of Orange, 861 F. 2d 246, 248 (9th Cir. 1988) and Foti v. City of Menlo Park, 146 F.3d 629 (9th Gir. 1998); and
E. Commercial interests. Businesses have an interest in having signage that effectively advertises their goods or services, and is visible to potential customers; and
F. Aesthetic interests. City residents and visitors have a substantial interest in visiting, • living, and working in an aesthetically pleasing city; and G. Traffic safety interest. City residents and visitors have a substantial interest in traffic safety within the city; and
H. Limited regulation is necessary. The city has properly balanced its interests in aesthetics and traffic safety with the interests of businesses and consumers by limiting off-site commercial signs, and by limiting the time, place, and manner of placement of commercial signs on commercial lots; and
legitimately call for regulation; and
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recognizes the need of businesses in the city to communicate to the public about the goods and services they provide; and
K. Content neutrality. The city council intends this chapter to ensure its regulations are content-neutral and are the least restrictive means to achieve the goals set forth herein (See e.g., Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 76 U.S. 155 (2015); and L. On-site signage. These regulations allow on-site commercial signage while limiting off-site advertising signs, the city council having found that onsite commercial speech is more valuable than offsite commercial speech, as permitted in Outdoor Systems, Inc. v. City of Mesa, 997 F.2d 604, 611 (9th Cir. 1993) and Metromedia Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981); and
M. Procedures are beneficial. Because signs are speech protected by the United States and the California Constitutions, detailed procedures are necessary to ensure that permits are expeditiously issued or denied based on objective criteria and consistent with due process of law; and
N. Message substitution. A message substitution provision has been added to the city's sign regulations, allowing any sign regulated by the new provisions of this ordinance to display a non-commercial message, so that the city's regulations satisfy the constitutional mandate that it not restrict non-commercial signage to a greater degree than commercial signage. (See Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, 340 F.3d 810 (9th Cir. 2003); Outdoor Systems. Inc. v. City of Mesa, 997 F.2d 604 (9th Cir. 1993); and
O. Temporary. signs. The unregulated proliferation of temporary signs in the public right-of-way can be détrimental to the aesthetic quality of the streets and sidewalks, can interfere with traffic safety, pedestrian access to public sidewalks and streets, and can obstruct the entrance to businesses and residences; and P. Limits on interfering with traffic. Prohibiting commercial conduct that is intended to, or that does in fact, attract the attention of drivers, furthers the city's substantial interest in traffic safety (See, e.g., Sanctity of Life Network v. California Highway Patrol, 105 Cal. App. 4th 858, 862 (2003) (holding that protected First Amendment speech can be restricted if it interferes with traffic)).

17.26.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare and preserve community aesthetics through implementation of a uniform set of rules and regulations. This chapter is intended to:

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B. Reduce : visual clutter while providing reasonable opportunities for adequate identification of businesses and the goods and services they offer; C. Promote signs and graphics that are attractive, pleasing, and harmonized with the physical character of the environment and surrounding properties; D. Ensure that signs effectively identify businesses and other establishments; E. Prevent an inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial speech; and
F. Reduce traffic hazards.

17.26.030 - Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply. These definitions shall be adapted to the context for appropriate grammatical tenses, number, case, and gender.
"A-Frame sign" means a freestanding sign usually hinged at the top, or attached in a similar manner, and widening at the böttom to form a shape similar to the letter "A." Such signs are usually designed to be portable and are not considered permanent signs. "Abandoned sign" means a sign which is one of the following: (a) located on property which becomes vacant or unoccupied for one year or more; (b) previously pertained to an on-site occupant or business, but is now unrelated to the premises' present occupant or business; or (c) a sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies.
"Accessory sign" means a sign whose copy refers to the products, facilities, or services available on the premises.
"Advertising statuary" means an imitation or representation of a person or thing which is sculptured, molded, modeled or cast in any solid or plastic substance, material or fabric and used to identify or advertise a product or service. "Advertising vehicle" means any vehicle or trailer on a public right-of-way or public property or on private property visible from a public right-of-way which has attached thereto, or located thereon, any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of advertisement.
"Aggregate sign area" means the total area of all signs combined. "Animated sign" means any sign which includes action or motion or the optical illusion of action or motion, or color changes of all or any part of the sign facing, requiring electrical Ordinance No. 923-23

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energy, or set in motion by movement of the atmosphere. Excluded from the definition are public service message center signs and flags.
"Art mural" means a non-commercial, original, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted or hand- tiled work of visual art on the exterior wall, façade, or surface of a building. "Art mural" does not include murals containing any electrical or mechanical components or changing image murals.
"Attraction board" means a sign capable of supporting copy which is readily changeable without the use of tools. An example of an attraction board is a theater marquee.
"Banner" means a sign hung without frames, possessing written communication applied to nonrigid paper, plastic, fabric, or similar material. "Billboard" means a sign with a commercial message, other than a directional sign, which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premise where the sign is located, or to which it is affixed. Also known as an outdoor advertising sign./ "Building-mounted sign" means'a sign affixed to a building, painted directly on a wall, or erected against the wall of a building. All parts of the sign are affixed flush to the wall.

Building-mounted signs may include murals, awning signs, fascia signs, mansard roof signs, wall signs, and window signs.
"Business" means a commercial, office, institutional or industrial establishment. "Canopy" means a fixed structure of any material and any length, projecting from and connected to a building and/or columns and posts from the ground, or supported by a frame extending from the building and/or posts from the ground. "Construction sign" or "future facility construction sign" means a sign containing information pertaining to a future development on the site where the sign is located, including the name of the project, the developer, contractor, financing source, future occupants), and other information directly related to the development. "Copy" or "sign copy" means any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated onto the face of a sign. "Commercial sign" means a sign which is "commercial" as defined by applicable case law interpreting the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Typical examples of "commercial" signs include advertisements of a particular product or service. "Development" means, on land or in or under water: the placement or erection of any solid material or structure; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining or extraction Ordinance No. 923-23

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of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including but not limited to subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, and any other division of land, including lot splits, except where the land division is brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public or municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes.
"Directional sign" means any sign which is designed and erected solely for the purpose of traffic or pedestrian direction and which is placed on the property to which or on which the public is directed. Such a sign contains no advertising copy. (Examples are: "one- way," "entrance," "exit," "parking in rear," "fifteen miles per hour," 'no left turn.") "Director" or "planning director" means the director of the city of Blythe development services department or the director's authorized agent or representative. "Downtown area" means that area on Hobsonway extending from the east side of Ash Avenue to the west side of Third Street; and the area between the alley west of Main Street to the alley east of First Street extending north from Hobsonway to Murphy Street and south from Hobsonway to Rice Street.
"Face of building wall means the outer surface of any main exterior wall or foundation of a building, including windows and store fronts.
"Fascia" means a parapet-type wall used as part of the fascia of a flat-roofed building and projecting not more than six feet from the building face immediately adjacent thereto.

Such a wall shall enclose at least three sides of the projecting flat roof and return to a parapet wall or the building/
"Flag" means a visual display device without copy, made of flexible material, usually cloth, paper or plastic.
"Flashing sign" means any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source or which includes the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation or an externally mounted intermittent light source. Excluded from the definition are public service message center signs.
"Freestanding sign" means a sign supported upon the ground and not attached to any building. This definition includes monument signs and ground signs. "Identification sign" or "ID sign" means a sign whose copy is limited to the name and address of a building, business, office, establishment, person, or activity. "Illumination" or "illuminated" means the method by which a sign is lighted to be readable at night. The following types of illumination are provided for in this chapter:

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1. "Direct illumination" means the lighting of the sign face from behind so that the light shines through translucent sign copy or lighting via neon or other gases within translucent tubing incorporated onto or into the sign face.

2. "Indirect illumination" means the lighting of an opaque sign face from a light source mounted in front of the face, or the lighting of opaque sign copy (on an opaque sign face) via lights mounted into the copy and shining rearward onto the face to form a lighted "halo" around the copy (e.g., "reverse channel" letters). "Improvement plans)" means on- and off-site construction drawings. "Landscaping" means any material used as a decorative feature, such as shrubbery or planting materials within planter boxes or concrete bases, used in conjunction with a sign which expresses the theme of the sign and related structure but does not contain advertising copy.
"Lot" means a parcel of real property which is shown as a single lot in a lawfully recorded subdivision, approved pursuant to the provisións of the Subdivision Map Act; or, a parcel of real property, the dimensions and boundaries of which are defined as a single lot by a lawfully recorded record of survey map. See "site." "Mansard roof sign" means any sign attached to or supported by a mansard roof. A "mansard roof" is a roof having two slopes, the lower steeper than the upper, and having a slope of sixty degrees or greater with the horizontal plane. "Modification" or "modify" means the addition of structures or equipment to a previously approved installation. The term does not include replacement of existing addressed in connection with the previous approval. Solely repainting a sign in original colors is not a "modification."
"Monument sign" means a freestanding sign mounted on a low-profile solid base or a fence, or à freestanding wall, as distinguished from support by poles. "Multi-building complex" means more than one structure on a parcel of land housing commercial uses in which there are appurtenant shared facilities (such as parking or pedestrian mall), and which is designed to provide an area in which the public can obtain varied products and services. Distinguishing characteristics of a multiple-building complex may, but need not, include common ownership of the real property upon which the center is located, common-wall construction, and multiple-tenant commercial use of a single structure or structures in multiple buildings. "Multi-tenant commercial building" means a commercial development in which there exist multiple separate commercial activities, in which there are appurtenant shared Ordinance No. 923-23

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facilities (such as parking or pedestrian mall), and which is designed to provide a single area in which the public can obtain varied products and services. Distinguishing characteristics of a multiple-tenant commercial building may, but need not, include common ownership of the real property upon which the center is located, common-wall construction and multiple-occupant commercial use of a single structure. "Neon sign" means a sign which utilizes neon or other gases within translucent tubing in or on any part of the sign structure.
"Non-commercial sign" means any sign which is not a commercial sign. Examples include, but are not limited to, political signs and ideological signs. "Off-premises sign" or "off-site sign" means a structure which bears a sign which is not appurtenant to the use of the property where the sign is located or a product sold or a service offered upon the property where the sign is located, and which does not identify the place of business where the sign is located as a purveyor of the merchandise or services advertised upon the sign. Some temporary signs are not defined as off-premises signs as used within this chapter.
"On-premises sign" or "on-site sign" means a sign referring to a person, establishment, merchandise, service, event or entertainment which is located, sold, produced, manufactured, provided or furnished on the premises where the sign is located. "Parapet wall" means a wall extending above the roof plane of the building. "Permanent sign" means any sign which is intended to be and is so constructed as to be a lasting and enduring condition, remaining unchanged in character, condition (beyond normal wear) and position and in a permanent manner affixed to the ground, wall or building. A sign may be a "permanent sign" even if the sign itself has changeable copy. "Political sign" means a sign indicating the name and/or picture of an individual seeking election to a public office, or relating to a forthcoming public election, referendum, initiative, or to the advocating by persons, groups or parties of political views or policies. "Portable commercial sign" means a sign made of any material, which, by its design, is readily movable, whether or not equipped with wheels, casters or rollers or other similar design, which sign is not permanently affixed to the ground, structure or building, or a sign upon a vehicle or trailer used as a stationary advertising display, the primary purpose of which is to serve às a base or platform for the sign. This definition includes an A-frame sign.
"Projecting sign" means any sign with two parallel faces no more than eighteen inches apart projecting twelve inches or more from the wall or eaves of a building. No guy wires, braces or secondary supports are visible.
"Private property" means any property other than public property.

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"Public service message center sign" means an electronically or electrically controlled sign or portion of a larger sign which conveys only information such as time, date, temperature, atmospheric condition or general news information where different alternating copy changes are shown on the same lamp bank matrix. "Roof sign" means any sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet wall of a building or placed above the apparent flat roof or eaves of a building. "Semipermanent sign" means a non-illuminated sign intended to be erected or posted for a minimum of 61 days and a maximum of one year. Typical examples include a sign advertising the future construction of one or more buildings or a model home complex. "Sign" means any medium for visual communication, including but not limited to words, symbols and/or illustrations, together with all parts, materials, frame, and background, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to, identify or advertise an establishment, product, service, cause, activity or location, or to provide information or opinion, or to convey a message. "Sign" includes, but is not limited to posters, reader boards, placards, fliers, handbills, paintings, murals, statues, wall designs, balloons, flags, and inflatable tube men.
"Sign face" means the exterior surface of a sign exclusive of structural supports, on which is placed the sign copy.
"Sign permit" means an entitlement from the city to place or erect a sign. "Sign structure" means the structural supports, uprights and bracing for a sign. "Site" means the area of the lot to be developed.
"Temporary sign" means any sign constructed of wood, paper, cloth, canvas, or other similar lightweight material, with or without frames, and all others including painted windows intended to be displayed for a limited period of time. A typical example of a temporary sign is a yard sale sign.
"Under-canopy sign" means a sign suspended beneath a projecting canopy, walkway cover, awning, ceiling or marquee.
"Wall sign" means a sign, which is attached to, erected on, painted on, or otherwise affixed to the exterior wall of a building or structure so that the face of the sign is approximately parallel to the building's exterior wall and exposed to the building's exterior side. Signs or advertising displays in or on windows are not wall signs. "Temporary window sign" means a sign printed on paper, cardboard, wood, or similar material, impermanent paint, or decals painted on, affixed to, or displayed flush against a window or located within a distance equal to the greatest dimension of the window (either Ordinance No. 923-23

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width or height) and designed to be viewed from the outside of the building in which the window is located.
"Window sign" means a graphic or opaque surface etched or permanently applied onto a window.

17.26.040 - Applicability/general rules.

A. Applicability. This chapter applies to all existing and proposed signs to be located within the city.

B. Types of signs. There are three main types of signs: permanent, semipermanent, and temporary.

C. General rule. No person shall erect, place, modify, or maintain any sign except as authorized by this chapter. To ensure compliance with this chapter, a sign permit shall be required for any sign, except as provided herein.

D. Other permits required. Even if a given sign is exempted from the sign permit requirements of this chapter, the sign is still subject to all other applicable requirements of this code,: including, but not limited to, grading, plumbing, electrical, building, fire, encroachment, and similar safety requirements.

17.26.050 - General policies.

The following policies, principles, rules, and regulations apply to all signs within the regulatory scope of this chapter, and to all provisions of this chapter, notwithstanding any more specific provisions to the contrary:

A. Message neutrality. It is the city's policy to regulate signs in a viewpoint-neutral and/or content-neutral manner. The message of the sign shall not be reviewed except to the minimum extent necessary to identify the type of sign.

B. Administrative interpretations. All administrative and quasi-adjudicative interpretations of this chapter are to be exercised in light of the city's message neutrality policy. Where a particular type of sign is proposed in a permit application, and the type is neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by this chapter, or whenever a sign does not qualify as a "structure" as defined in the building code, then the director and/or the city council, as applicable, shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application based on the most similar sign type that is expressly regulated by this chapter.

C. Message substitution. Subject to the owner's consent, a non-commercial message of any type or content may be substituted for any allowed commercial message or any allowed non-commercial message, provided that the sign structure or mounting device is legal without consideration of message content. Such Ordinance No. 923-23

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substitution of message may be made without any additional approval or permitting. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary within this chapter. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial speech, or favoring of any particular non-commercial message over any other non-commercial message.

This provision does not create a right to increase the total amount of signage on a parcel or lot; it does not create a right of substitution of one commercial message in place of another; it does not create a right to display an off-site commercial message sign, and it does not affect the requirement that a sign structure or mounting device be properly permitted.

D. Specific controls over general. Where a matter of interpretation arises regarding the provisions of this chapter, the more specific definition or more rigorous standard shall prevail. Whenever the planning director determines that the application of any provision of this chapter is uncertain, the issue shall be referred to the City Council for determination. *

17.26.060 - Signs prohibited in all zones.

Except as otherwise permitted by this chapter, the following signs are prohibited in all zones:

A. Any sign not in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; B. Abandoned signs;
C. Trailer signs and other signs with directional arrows affixed to vehicles which are used exclusively or primarily for advertising;
D. Signs affixed to vehicles parked on private property which collectively exceed 2 square feet; or 2 linear feet in any dimension;
E. Commercial flags;
F. Animated or flashing signs within twenty-five feet of any public right-of-way; G. Portable commercial signs;
H. Off-premises signs;

1. Signs which identify or advertise activities which are illegal under federal, state or local laws in effect at the location of such signs or activities; J. Building-mounted signs placed on or above the roof or above the eave line of any structure;
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K. Signs which purport to be, are an imitation of, or resemble an official traffic sign or signal;
L. Signs which, by reason of their size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination may be confused with or construed as a traffic-control sign, signal or device, or the light of an emergency vehicle, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic or street sign or signal device;
M. Signs that create a potential safety hazard by obstructing a clear view between any combination of vehicles and/or pedestrians;
N. Balloon signs, inflatable animal or other figures, or other inflatable displays, whether tethered or not, except as otherwise permitted by a sign permit; O. Signs affixed to vehicles parked on private property which collectively exceed 2 square feet, or 2 linear feet in any dimension;
P. Neon signs, except those specifically approved as an activity's major identification sign;
Q. Signs drawn or painted onto or otherwise affixed to trees or rocks unless specifically permitted in this chapter;
R. Advertising statuaries;
S. Translucent or transparent signs on internally illuminated awnings so that they allow light to shine through the letters of the copy;
T. Any signs not specifically allowed in this chapter.

17.26.070 - Exempt signs.

Notwithstanding Section 17.26.060 (Signs prohibited in all zones), the following signs are not subject to this chapter.

A. Unseen signs. those signs which are designed and located such that they can be viewed exclusively from within a building or an enclosed outdoor area.

B. Official notices. Official notices issued by any court or public body or officer and notices posted by any public officer in the performance of a public duty or by any person giving legal notice.
c. Public safety signs. Directional, warning, or informational signs required by or authorized by law or by a governmental authority, including signs necessary for the operation and safety of public utility uses.

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D. City signs. Signs installed, owned, or maintained by the city.

E. Directional pavement markings. Markings on pavement which are solely directional.

17.26.080 - No sign permit required.

Notwithstanding Section 17.26.040 (Applicability/general rules), the following signs do not require a sign permit, although such signs must still comply with all other requirements of this Chapter 17.26, and all other legal requirements.

Neither their sign area nor the number of signs shall be included in the calculation of the aggregate sign area or number of signs permitted for ány premises or use.

A. Signs in any zone except residential. Newspaper stand identification. Maximum three square feet. No illumination.

B. Residential zones.

1. One permanent sign not exceeding two square feet. One permanent sign (or a collection of permanent signs which work together), which collectively do not to exceed two square feet. Such sign(s) shall be affixed to the primary structure.

A typical example is a sign showing the numerical street address.

2. Flags. One building-mounted non-commercial flag no larger than five feet in length or three feet in width.

3. Vehicular directional signs: Vehicular directional signs solely used to identify street entrances and exits. Such signs may be building-mounted or free standing. Each sign may not exceed three square feet. Each sign may be illuminated.

4. For sale signs. Consistent with California Civil Code 713, one freestanding sign per street frontage installed in plain view of the public which advertises the following: (a) that the property is for sale, lease, or exchange by the owner or his or her agent; (b) directions to the property; (c) the owner's or agent's name; (d) the owner's or agent's address and telephone number. Each sign may not exceed eight square feet and may not exceed four feet in height. Such signs shall not be illuminated.

5. Eight square feet of temporary non-commercial signs. The owner or occupant, or other party with the permission of the owner and/or occupant, may display temporarily signage displaying any non-commercial message subject to the following rules:

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a. The height of an individual sign shall not exceed six feet. b. The total square footage of signs displayed under this section shall not exceed eight square feet.
c. If temporary signs posted under this section pertain to a specific event, they shall be taken down within seven days after the event occurs. d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period of more than ninety days.

6. Temporary signs displayed during one-time event. The owner or occupant of a residential parcel may also display an additional temporary sign containing any commercial or non-commercial message for up to 72 hours during the occurrence of a one-time event held at the property. In no event may the sign be displayed within 24 hours after the one-time event has concluded.

C. Commercial and industrial zones.

1. Tear any win on sie a Ta, not overing ore than 0% or see king window(s) within which they are placed for a period not to exceed 14 days not more than four times per calendar year, with a minimum of 30 days between each placement. No more than three signs per elevation with windows may be installed at any one time.

2. One building-mounted sign of up to four square feet. One building mounted sign within 30 feet of the main entrance. Such sign shall not exceed four square feet, and shall not exceed three feet in any dimension, and shall not be installed at any location in excess of six feet from the ground. Such signs shall not be directly illuminated.

3. Up to six permanent signs up to three square feet total. Up to six additional signs per premises. Such signs collectively cannot exceed three square feet, and must be either building-mounted or window-mounted. Such signs shall not be illuminated.!

4. Two temporary non-commercial signs. Up to two non-commercial temporary signs per property. The sign area for such signs may not exceed four square feet each. A typical example is a sign regarding an upcoming election.

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and telephone number. Such sign may not exceed 32 square feet or have any side exceed eight feet. Such sign shall not be illuminated.

17.26.090 - How area and height are measured.

A. How sign area is measured. Sign area is measured as follows:

1. Basic rule. Sign size or area is the entire area of the sign face, including nonstructural perimeter trim but excluding structures or uprights on which the sign is supported.

2. Window signs. Temporary window sign area is the entire area of any sign placed on or inside a window and not painted directly on the glass. For signs painted or otherwise drawn directly on the glass, area measurements are the same as that for wall signs.

3. Wall signs. The area of signs composed of individual letters affixed to a building or freestanding wall is the area which encloses all copy, logos, and graphics with four, six, or eight perpendicular lines.

4. Double-faced signs. If a sign is double-faced with only one face visible from any ground position at one time; its sign area is the area of either face taken separately. Thus, if the maximum permitted sign area is twenty square feet, a double-faced sign may have an area of twenty square feet per face.

5. Three-dimensional signs. If a sign has three or more faces, its sign area is the sum of the areas of each individual face. Thus, if a sign has four faces and the maximum permitted sign area is twenty square feet, the maximum allowable area for each face is five square feet.

6. Separated-panel signs. The sign area of open or separated panel signs (i.e., those signs having empty spaces between copy panels) is the entire area encompassed by the sign face, including the empty spaces between panels.

B: How sign height is measured. Sign height is measured as follows:

1. Building-mounted signs. The height of building-mounted signs is measured from the average finished grade directly beneath the sign.

2. Freestanding signs. The height of a freestanding sign is measured from the top of the curb of the nearest street (or the edge of pavement of such street where there is no curb) to the highest point of the surface of the sign or any vertical projection thereof, including supporting columns and/or design elements.

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apply the foregoing standard, sign height is measured from the average finished grade at the base of the sign.

17.26.100 - Sign regulations applicable in all zones.

A. Prohibited sign locations.

1. Setback from street and intersections. No freestanding sign may be within five feet of a street right-of-way nor within a corner cutoff area identified in Section

17.12.050 (Intersection Visibility).

2. No off-premises signs. All signs shall be located on the same premises as the land use or activity identified by the sign, unless specifically permitted to be off premises in this chapter.

3. Distance from utility lines. No sign shall be closer to overhead utility lines than the distance prescribed by California law or by the rules duly promulgated by agencies of the state or by the applicable public utility.

4. Public right-of-way. No sign shall be located on or within or project over or across a public right-of-way, including public streets, sidewalks, parkways, medians, and rights-of-way, unless specifically permitted in this chapter and a sign permit has been obtained. Any sign located on, within, or over a public- right-of-way in violation of this section may be summarily removed by the city.

The city will hold such signs at the city yard for ten (10) calendar days after they are removed.

5. Public safety. No sign shall obstruct the use of sidewalks, walkways and bike lanes and no sign shall obstruct free and clear vision of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

6. On public property. Except as authorized by law, signs may not be placed on or attached to any public property including city landscaping, stop signs, traffic signals, poles in the right-of-way, or fixtures in public parks. Any sign located on public property in violation of this section may be summarily removed by the city. The city will hold such signs at the city yard for ten (10) calendar days after they are removed.

7. On utility property. Except as authorized by law, signs may not be placed on or attached to any utility owned property, including any utility poles.

B. Illumination. Illumination from or upon any sign shall not be directed upward, or towards any motorist or pedestrian. In addition, illumination from or upon any sign shall be shaded or shielded, such that it does not create glare, undue brightness or otherwise constitute a safety hazard. "Undue brightness" is illumination in Ordinance No. 923-23

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excess of that which is reasonably necessary to make the sign reasonably visible to the average person on an adjacent street.

C. Maintenance. Any sign displayed within the city, together with supports, braces, guys, anchors, and electrical components, shall be maintained in good physical condition, including the replacement of defective parts. Exposed surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and painted where paint is required.

D. Landscaping of freestanding signs. All freestanding signs shall include, as part of their design, landscaping and/or landscaping about their base to prevent vehicles from hitting the sign, to improve the overall appearance of the installation, and to screen light fixtures and other appurtenances. Minimum landscape area at the base of freestanding signs shall be a minimum of twice the aggregate area of the freestanding sign or combination of signs. The property owner shall maintain all landscape areas in a healthy and viable condition.

E. Engineering. Sign poles and/or sigń canisters shall be subject to engineering requirements. Prior to the reuse of an existing pole sign or sign canister, the structural integrity must be confirmed by a property licensed California Engineer.

17.26.110 - Permanent signs in multiple-family residential zones.

If a lot has a multiple-family dwelling structure on the lot, and the lot is zoned to allow multiple-family dwellings, the following permanent non-commercial signs are allowed with a sign permit. Each of the signs, if illuminated, may be only indirectly illuminated. No dimension of any such sign may exceed six feet. No portion of any such sign may be further than six feet from the ground. If the sign is attached to a wall, no portion of the sign may exceed the height of the wall.

A. One sign (e.g., complex ID). Either one building-mounted or one freestanding sign.

Up to two signs per entry are allowed (but only one per entry if the sign is double faced). The sign area for each sign may not exceed 24 square feet. A typical example is a sign which names the residential complex.

B. One entrance sign for pedestrian traffic (e.g., directional). Either one building- mounted or one freestanding sign per entrance to the residential complex. Such sign must be within 30 feet of the entrance and must be oriented to pedestrian traffic. The sign area may not exceed nine square feet. A typical example is a sign which gives directions to unit numbers.

C. One freestanding vehicular entrance sign (e.g., directional). One freestanding sign per vehicular entrance to the residential complex. Such sign must be within 30 feet of the entrance and oriented to vehicular traffic. The sign area may not exceed nine square feet. A typical example is a sign which gives directions to unit numbers.

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dwelling units, one permanent sign per street frontage. Such sign area may not exceed six square feet, nor may any portion of the sign exceed six feet from the ground, nor may any dimension of the sign exceed six feet. A typical example is a sign which provides rental information.

E. Three additional permanent signs. Up to one free-standing and two building- mounted permanent signs which collectively do not have a sign area exceeding 24 square feet.

17.26.120 - Permanent signs in agricultural, commercial and industrial zones.

The following permanent signs are allowed in agricultural, commercial and industrial zones, with a sign permit.

A. One max. 96' high freestanding sign (e.g., complex ID). One freestanding sign. Up to one sign per street frontage. A typical example names the shopping center or complex. The maximum sign area is 0:25 square feet per linear foot of street frontage up to a maximum of 96 square feet. The sign height shall not exceed 50 feet, except that if the lot is on an i-10 frontage street the maximum height is 75 feet. Illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect. Letters shall be a minimum of 10 inches in height. Aggregate sign area may not be combined among street frontage.

B. Building mounted sign per tenant (e.g., tenant ID). Fór each separate business on the lot, one permanent building-mounted sign which is mounted flush with the building. Maximum height is eight feet. The maximum sign area is one square foot per linear foot of tenant frontage. (measured at the front of the business). illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect.

C. Building-mounted sign per building. Up to two building-mounted signs per building (maximum one per side of building): The maximum sign area is one square foot per linear foot of street frontage. Each sign shall be installed within two feet of the top of the face of a building, and if that is not possible, the place closest to the top of the face. Illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect.

D. One under-canopy sign per business. For each separate business on the lot, up to one under-canopy sign. Such sign is allowed only if the business fronts a parking lot or a street. The sign area shall not exceed three square feet. Sign illumination is prohibited.

E. One pedestrian entrance sign (e.g., directional). Either one building-mounted or one freestanding sign per entrance to a multi-tenant commercial building or multi- building complex. Such sign must be within 30 feet of the entrance and be oriented to pedestrian traffic. The sign height may not exceed the height of the wall on which it is mounted or six feet if the sign is freestanding and the sign area may not exceed 18 square feet. A typical example is a sign which gives directions to unit numbers.

Illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect.

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F. Window signs. One window sign per window. Must be permanently painted, applied, or affixed to the inside of the glass.

G. Maximum number of signs. Four per business. Two per building side.

H. Aggregate sign area. Aggregate sign area shall be based on lot size, as follows:

1. If the lot size is up to 6,000 square feet, the aggregate sign area shall not exceed 50 square feet.

2. If the lot size is between 6,001 and 12,000 square feet, the aggregate sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet.

3. If the lot size is between 12,001 and 24,000 square feet, the aggregate sign area shall not exceed 150 square feet.

4. If the lot size is between 24,001 and 36,000 square feet, the aggregate sign area shall not exceed 200 square feet.*

5. If the lot size is 36,001 square feet or greater in size, the aggregate sign area shall not exceed 250 square feet.

1. Theaters, cinemas and cabarets. For theatres, cinemas and cabarets, all of the following signs are allowed with a sign permit:

1. One freestanding sign. Maximum sign area is 20 square feet, plus 10 square feet per screen or stage over one, up to a maximum of 40 square feet.

Illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect.

2. One building-mounted sign. Maximum sign area is 20 square feet, plus 10 square feet per screen or stage over one, up to a maximum of 40 square feet.

Illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect.

3. Six-foot area building-mounted signs. One building-mounted sign per screen or stage. Maximum sign area is six square feet per sign. The sign shall be installed within two feet of the top of the face of a building, and if that is not possible, the place closest to the top of the face. Illumination, if any, must be indirect.

17.26.130 - Signs in downtown area.

The following additional requirements apply in the downtown area.

A. Design guidelines. Signs within the downtown area shall meet the requirements set forth in this chapter and the downtown design guidelines adopted by the city.

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B. Prohibited signs. Rotating, revolving, or moving signs are prohibited in the downtown area.

17.26.140 - Billboards along interstate-10 freeway.

A. Billboards allowed with Caltrans and sign permit. Billboards are allowed adjacent to the Interstate-10 freeway in the locations specified by this section with a sign permit, provided that the California Department of Transportation has first issued a permit pursuant to the Outdoor Advertising Act. All billboards shall comply with all requirements of the Outdoor Advertising Act and regulations.

B. Location restrictions. Billboards may only be placed in the commercial and industrial zones. Billboards are prohibited in the are extending from Lovekin Boulevard to Intake Boulevard, between Chanslor Way and 14th Avenue.

17.26.150 - Specific uses.

A. Church or institutional. If a church or institutional use is allowed in the zone, then the following signs are allowed with a sign permit. Sign illumination, if any, may be direct or indirect.

1. One freestanding. One freestanding, sign not to exceed the allowable height for such signs in the zone in which it is located.

2. Two building-mounted. Either one or two building-mounted signs which do not exceed the allowed height and size for such signs in the zone in which it is located. One of the allowed signs' may include an attraction board.

B. Gas stations. The signs referenced in subsections A and C of section 17.50.080 ("Signs") of Chapter 17.50 (Automobile Service Stations) require a sign permit, but the posterboard signs authorized in subsection B do not require a sign permit. No sign permit will be issued in violation of Chapter 17.50.

17.26.160 - Art murals on private property.

A. Purposes.

1. These regulations relating to original art murals further the following purposes:
a. Encouraging artistic expression;
b. Fostering a sense of pride;
c. Preventing vandalism at mural sites through the installation of murals that vandals are reluctant to disturb; and
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d. Preserving existing murals that are a valued part of the history of the city of Blythe.

2. The city wishes to encourage the installation of murals and, at the same time, prevent the proliferation of off-site commercial signs. Therefore, the city's mural regulations exclude commercial advertising on murals to prevent the installation of the equivalent of an off-site commercial sign on a mural. This restriction on commercial advertising is intended to work in tandem with the limitations of off-site commercial signs to designated areas in the city. Both the limitation on zones and the exclusion of commercial advertising on murals are supported by the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Metromedia, Inc. v.

City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981). In Metromedia, the Supreme Court ruled that cities may ban off-site commercial signs. The Supreme Court also ruled that cities can carve out exemptions to such a ban for non-commercial signs and on-site commercial signs.

3. These mural regulations also promote public safety and welfare by regulating such displays in keeping with the following objectives:
a. That the design, construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of such displays will not interfere with traffic safety or otherwise endanger public safety.
b. That the regulations will, provide reasonable protection to the visual environment by controlling the size, height, spacing, and location of such displays.
c. That the public will enjoy the aesthetic benefits of being able to view such displays in numbers and sizes that are reasonably and appropriately regulated without having to endure visual blight and traffic safety impacts that would be caused by such displays that are not reasonably and appropriately regulated.
d. That consideration will be given to equalizing the opportunity for messages to be displayed.
e. That adequacy of message opportunity will be available to sign users without dominating the visual appearance of the area.
f. That the regulations will conform to judicial decisions, thereby limiting further costly litigation and facilitating enforcement of these regulations.

B. Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to authorize, erect, construct, maintain, move, alter, change, place, suspend, or attach any art mural within the city without first obtaining an art mural permit.

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C. Application and review procedures.

1. Authority to adopt administrative rules. The city manager is authorized to adopt art mural ordinance administrative rules implementing this section. The city manager is further authorized to specify art mural permit application requirements and art mural review procedures consistent with the requirements of this section.

2. Application requirements. An application for an art mural permit shall be submitted to the development services department to be assessed for compliance with the requirements of this section. An application tor an art mural permit shall be submitted with applicable application fees, as established by resolution of the city council. The planning director shall have the authority to determine whether or not an application for an art mural permit meets all of the applicable permit application requirements.

3. Planning and art in public places committee review. Upon a determination by the planning director that an application for an art mural permit is complete and meets all applicable art mural requirements under this section, then the art mural permit application shall be forwarded to the art in public places committee for review and recommendations. The art in public places committee shall recommend that the city, council approve any art mural satisfying the requirements of this section:

4. City council review. The city council shall have final approval authority on an art mural permit application.

5. Covenant. As a condition of approval for an art mural permit, the applicant shall be required to record a covenant with the office of the county recorder prior to mural installation. The covenant shall require that the art mural comply at all times with all provisions of this section and any administrative rules adopted by the city manager implementing this section. In addition, the covenant shall remain in force for as long as the mural exists.

D. Mural regulations. Art murals shall meet the requirements of this section. An art mural satisfying these requirements and complying with applicable city permit application and review procedures will be issued an art mural permit following review by the city council.

1. No part of a mural shall exceed the height of the structure to which it is tiled, painted or affixed.

2. No part of a mural shall extend more than six inches from the plane of the wall upon which it is tiled, painted or affixed.

3. No part of a mural shall exceed a height of 20 feet above grade.

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4. No mural may depict obscene or defamatory content.

5. No mural may contain commercial messages. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, advertising for goods or services, corporate logos, sponsorship logos, the name and/or logo of a recognizable entity, copyright, or trademark information related to a business or commercial enterprise of any kind, as well as artistic depictions of the business, goods, or services being provided on the premises.

6. No mural may consist of, or contain, electrical or mechanical components, or changing images, which are defined as moving structural elements, flashing or sequential lights, lighting elements, or other automated methods that result in movement, the appearance of movement, or change of mural image or message, not including static illumination turned off and back on not more than once every 24 hours.

7. No mural, except for murals consisting completely of paint, shall be placed over the exterior surface of any building opening, including, but not limited to, windows, doors, and vents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a mural consisting of paint or any other material permitted under this section may be placed on roll down security doors on a commercial or industrial building.

8. No mural shall be placed on residential building containing fewer than five residential dwelling units.

9. No mural shall be placed on a lot located other than in the agriculture, medium- density residential, high-density residential, public/quasi-public, commercial, and industrial zones.

10. No mural shall be arranged and illuminated in a manner that will produce a light intensity of greater than three-foot candles above ambient lighting, as measured at the property line of the nearest residentially zoned property.

11. Digitally printed, image murals shall receive approval from the fire department and the building department.

12. Any murals not authorized by this section are prohibited.

E. Maintenance. Murals shall be maintained through repair, paint, or any necessary treatment so as to prevent decay. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior treatments and facades, including faded paint or materials and graffiti, shall be promptly addressed, and repaired or stabilized to prevent further deterioration.

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this section shall have legal nonconforming status, and shall not be required to obtain an art mural permit under this section, but shall be maintained as required by this section.

17.26.170 - Semipermanent signs.

A. Maximum time periods. No semipermanent sign shall be posted for more than one year. In addition, all semipermanent signs shall be removed within ten days after the occurrence of the event, if any, which is the subject of the semipermanent sign.

For example, a semipermanent sign advertising the future construction of a tacility on the lot or site shall be removed within ten days after the facility has received a certificate of occupancy, and a model home complex identification sign shall be removed within ten days after the model homes are completed and sold. The date of posting and permit number shall be permanently and legibly marked on the lower right-hand corner of the face of the sign.

B. Maximum sign area. Semipermanent signs may not exceed 32 square feet in area with no dimension exceeding eight feet. The aggrégate area of all semipermanent signs on a lot shall not exceed 64 square feet.

C. Maximum height. Freestanding semipermanent signs shall not exceed eight feet in height. Semipermanent signs which are posted; attached, or affixed to multiple- floor buildings shall not be placed higher than the finished floor line of the second floor of such buildings and such signs posted, attached, or affixed to single-floor buildings shall not be higher than the eave line or top of wall of the building.

D. Maximum number. In no case shall the number of semipermanent signs on any lot or site exceed 10.

E. Placement restrictions. Semipermanent signs may not be posted in violation of any provision of this code, including Section 17.26.060 ("Signs prohibited in all zones").

F. Temporary signs, prohibited. Temporary signs may not be posted on sites approved for semipermanent signs unless specifically authorized by the semipermanent sign permit.

G. Time extensions, Prior to the expiration of the permit, the permittee may apply for a time extension of up to one year. The planning director shall approve the application for an extension of time upon finding that the semipermanent sign is otherwise in compliance with the requirements of this section and that the time extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the semipermanent sign has been posted.

H. Maintenance semipermanent signs. All semipermanent signs shall be constantly maintained in a state of security, safety, and good repair.

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17.26.180 - Temporary signs.

All temporary signs must comply with the provisions of this code, including the standards set forth in this section.

A. Sign permit required. Except as set forth in this chapter, a sign permit is required for any temporary sign.

B. Maximum time periods. Except as set forth in this section, no temporary sign shall be posted for more than 60 consecutive days nor shall such temporary sign or sign displaying similar messages regarding the same event, if any, which is the subject of such temporary sign be re-posted upon the same site, or any site which is visible from the original site, within ninety days of the removal of the original temporary sign.

C. Maximum sign area. Temporary signs placed on private commercial and industrial property may not exceed 32 square feet in area with no dimension exceeding eight feet. The aggregate area of all temporary signs maintained on any lot may not exceed 32 square feet.

D. Maximum height. Temporary signs which are posted, attached or affixed to private multiple-floor buildings shall not be placed higher than eight feet or the finished floor line of the second floor of such buildings, whichever is less, and temporary signs which are posted, attached or affixed to private single-floor buildings shall not be higher than the eave line or top of wall of the building. All heights shall be measured to the highest point of the surface of the sign.

E. Maximum number. In no case shall the total number of temporary signs for any permit exceed fifty.

F. Placement restrictions. Temporary signs shall be placed no less than 200 feet apart from identical or substantially similar temporary signs and shall not be visible simultaneously with the boundaries of the city.

G. Maintenance of temporary signs. All temporary signs shall be constantly maintained in a state of security, safety and good repair.

H. Banners. A banner is allowed upon temporary sign permit approval on each building street frontage within six months of the business opening. The banner shall consist of lightweight fabric or similar material attached to the building wall below the eave line for a period not to exceed sixty days. The banner shall not be illuminated and its size shall not exceed thirty-two square feet. Under no circumstances shall banners be utilized as permanent business signage.

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17.26.190 - Portable signs.

One A-frame sign is allowed in commercial zones upon temporary sign permit approval per business, subject to the following requirements:

A. Maximum sign area and height. A-frame signs shall not exceed three feet in width or four feet in height.

B. Location restrictions. A-frames must be placed directly adjacent to the individual business to which the temporary sign permit is issued. A-frame signs shall not be placed within five feet of any public street or within five feet of the corner cutoff area identified in Section 17.12.050 (Intersection Visibility).

C. Clearance. There must be a minimum six-foot clearance path of travel between the edge of any A-frame sign and any obstruction in the sidewalk such as street signs, light poles, fire hydrants and news racks.

D. Daily placement and removal. A-frame signs may only be placed in the public right- of-way when the establishment is actually open to the public for business. A-frame signs shall be removed from the sidewalk at the end of every business day.

E. Indemnification. A permittee for a temporary sign permit for an A-frame sign shall be required to indemnify, defend, with attorneys of the city's choosing, and hold harmless the city, its city council, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys' fees and court'costs, of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with the permittee's sign.

F. Banners. A banner is allowed upon temporary sign permit approval on each building street frontage within six months of the business opening. The banner shall consist of lightweight fabric or similar material attached to the building wall below the eave line for a period not to exceed sixty days. he banner shall not be illuminated and its size shall not exceed thirty-two square feet. Under no circumstances shall banners be utilized as permanent business signage.

17.26.200 - Sign permit review procedures.

A. Permanent signs - sign permit.

1. Applicability. A permanent sign permit is required for all permanent signs prior to erection or placement, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.

2. Approval authority. The designated approving authority for sign permits is the director.

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3. Approval findings. A sign permit shall be granted when the director finds the proposal to be in conformance with all applicable provisions of this chapter and with all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

B. Semipermanent- sign permit.

1. Applicability. A semipermanent sign permit is required for all semipermanent signs prior to erection or placement, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.

2. Approval authority. The designated approval authority for all semipermanent signs shall be the director.

3. Approval findings. A semipermanent sign permit shall be granted if the director determines the proposal complies with this chapter and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

C. Temporary sign-sign permit.

1. Applicability. A temporary sign permit is required for all temporary signs prior to erection or placement, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.

2. Approval authority. The designated approval authority for all temporary signs shall be the director.

3. Approval. findings. A temporary sign permit shall be granted if the director determines the proposal complies with this chapter and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

D. Portable sign-sign permit.

1. Applicability, A portable sign permit is required for all temporary signs prior to erection or placement, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.

2. Approval authority. The designated approval authority for all portable signs shall be the director.

3. Approval findings. A portable sign permit shall be granted if the director determines the proposal complies with this chapter and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

E. Submission materials. The following shall be submitted by the applicant to the development services department at the time of permit application unless otherwise modified by the director:

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2. Fees. Appropriate fees as established by city council resolution;

3. Consent. Letter of consent or authorization from the property owner, or lessor, or authorized agent of the building or premises upon which the sign is to be erected;

4. Semipermanent, temporary, and portable signs - statement of responsibility.

Each application for a semipermanent, temporary, or portable sign permit shall include a statement of responsibility certifying a natural person who will be responsible for removing each sign for which a permit is issued by the date removal is required, and who will reimburse the city for any costs incurred by the city in removing each such sign which violates the provisions of this chapter.

5. Plans. Sign plans with number of copies and exhibits as required in the application. Such plans must include the following information:
a. Sign elevation. Sign elevation drawing indicating overall and letter/figure/design dimensions, colors, materials, and illumination method, b. Location depiction. Site plan indicating the location of all main and accessory signs existing or proposed for the site with dimensions, color, material, copy and method of illumination indicated for each, and c. Building elevations. Building elevations with signs depicted (for building- mounted signs).

E. Sign application procedures.
1, Application. An application for a permanent sign permit, semipermanent sign permit, temporary sign permit, or portable sign permit shall be made on the form(s) prescribed by the development services department.

2. Review. The planning director or other authorized staff member shall review standard sign applications and shall either approve, approve with modification(s); or deny the application. The review shall consider the size, design, colors, character, and location of the proposed signs.

3. Consistency. An application for a sign permit can be approved only if the proposed sign is consistent with this chapter.

F. Planned sign programs.

1. Planned sign program. Planned sign program review per the provisions of this subsection is required for submissions which:

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a. Include three or more permanent signs,
b. Are in conjunction with review of a site development project by the planning director, or
c. Include a request for a sign adjustment to a sign previously approved under a planned sign program.

2. Determination. The planning director shall either approve, approve with modifications, or deny planned sign program applications in conjunction with the review of the associated development project...

3. Conditions. The planning director, upon completion of his or her review, may attach appropriate conditions to any sign program approval. To approve a planned sign program, the planning director must determine that:
a. The sign program is consistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter; b. The sign program is in harmony with and visually related to:
i. All signs within the planned sign program, via the incorporation of several common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors, illumination, sign type or sign shape.

That bals, ngs is, or design Trinced in tabuiding be deitizing. ili. Surrounding development. Implementation of the planned sign program will not adversely affect surrounding land uses or obscure adjacent conforming signs.

4. Modifications to sign program. Modification of signs within a previously approved sign program shall be reviewed and approved by the planning director under the same procedures as review of a new planned sign program.

G. Sign adjustments. Adjustments to planned sign programs to permit additional sign area, additional numbers of signs, an alternative sign location, an alternative type of signage, new illumination or additional height may be granted by the planning director if such adjustments are consistent with this chapter. Applications for sign adjustments shall be submitted in writing to the planning director. The planning director may approve a sign adjustment if the planning director determines the adjustment is necessary based on one or more of the following reasons:

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1. Additional area.
a. To overcome a disadvantage as a result of an exceptional setback between the street and the sign or orientation of the sign location, b. To achieve an effect which is essentially architectural, sculptural or graphic art,
c. To permit more sign area in a single sign than is allowed, where a more orderly and concise pattern of signing will result,
d. To allow a sign to be in proper scale with its building or use, e. To allow a sign compatible with other conforming signs in the vicinity, f. To establish the allowable amount and location of signing when no street frontage exists or when, due to an unusual lot shape (e.g., flag lot), the street frontage is excessively narrow in proportion to the average width of the lot.

2. Additional number. To compensate for inadequate visibility, or to facilitate good design balance.

3. Alternative locations.
a. To transfer area from one wall to another wall or to a freestanding sign upon determining that such alternative location is necessary to overcome a disadvantage caused by an unfavorable orientation of the front wall to the street or parking lot or an exceptional setback,
b. To permit the placement of a sign on an access easement to a lot not having street frontage, at a point where viewable from the adjoining public street.

In addition to any other requirements, the applicant shall submit evidence of the legal right to establish and maintain a sign within the access easement,
c. Additionally, alternative on-site locations may be granted in order to further the intent and purposes of this chapter or where normal placement would conflict with the architectural design of a structure.

4. Alternative type of sign. To facilitate compatibility with the architecture of structure(s) on the site and improve the overall appearance on the site.

5. Additional height. To permit additional height to overcome a visibility disadvantage.

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H. Disposition of plans.

1. When revisions to sign plans are required as a condition of approval, the applicant shall submit the required number of copies of the revised plans to the development services department to be stamped "Approved." The department will retain copies and a set will be returned to the applicant.

2. After approval is granted, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to submit all required applications, plans, bonds, and fees to the building department for issuance of the building permit.

I. Sign permit expiration and time extensions.

1. Approval of a sign permit application or planned program application shall expire one year from its effective date unless the sign has been erected or a different expiration date is stipulated at the time of approval: Prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply to the director for an extension of up to one year from the date of expiration. The director may make minor modifications or may deny further extensions of the approved sign or signs at the time of extension if the director finds that there has been a substantial change in circumstances.

2. The expiration date of the sign approval(s) shall automatically be extended to concur with the expiration date of building permits or other permits relating to the installation of the sign.

3. A sign approval shall expire and become void if the circumstances or facts upon which the approval was granted changes through some subsequent action by the owner or lessees such that the sign would not be permitted per this chapter under the new circumstances.

17.26.210 - Nonconforming signs.

A. Every legal sign in existence on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter but which was in conformance with city sign regulations in effect prior to said effective date, shall be deemed a nonconforming sign and may be continued and maintained provided:

1. The sign is properly maintained and does not in any way endanger the public; and

2. The sign was covered by a valid permit or variance or complied with all applicable laws on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter; or Ordinance No. 923-23

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3. If the existing business(es) closes after adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the new occupant or business will be required to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

B. No nonconforming sign shall be changed to another nonconforming sign, changed in any manner that increases the sign's noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter, nor expanded or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life. This restriction does not preclude change of sign copy or normal maintenance.

C. Any nonconforming sign which is damaged or destroyed beyond fifty percent of its alue shall be removed or brought into conformity with the provisions of this chaptel he determination whether a sign is damaged or destroyed beyond such fifty percen of value shall rest with the planning director and shall be based upon the actual cost of replacing said sign.

D. The burden of establishing a sign as legally nonconforming under this section rests upon the person or persons, firm or corporation claiming legal status for a sign.

17.26.220 - Enforcement, sign removal and abatement.

A. Enforcement responsibility. The director shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.

B. Illegal signs. Any sign which does not have a required permit, which remains posted beyond the time limits set forth in this chapter or the applicable sign permit, which is a danger to the public, or which otherwise violates applicable provisions of this chapter is illegal. If the director determines a sign to be illegal, the director may order the property owner and/or sign owner to remove the sign or may require other actions to ensure compliance with this chapter.

C. Abatement of illegal and abandoned signs. Any illegal or abandoned sign is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, which may be abated in accordance with the nuisance abatement procedures set forth in Chapter 8.28 (Abatement of Public Nuisances) of this code or any other remedy available at law or in equity, including the alternative remedies set forth in Chapter 8.28 of this code.

D. Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.24 of.this code.

E. No city liability. Neither the city nor any of its agents shall be liable for any damage to a sign which is removed under this section.

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17.26.230 - Appeals.

Any decision of the planning director made pursuant to this chapter may be appealed to the city council. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:

A. Written request. Within ten calendar days after the date of a decision of the planning director, an aggrieved party may appeal such action by filing a written appeal with the city clerk setting forth the reasons why the decision was not proper.

B. Appeal fee. At the time of filing, the appellant shall pay the designated appeal fee, as established by resolution of the city councii from time to time.

C. Appeal hearing. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the city clerk shall set the matter for a hearing before the city council. The city council shall hear the matter de novo, and shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth by the city. The appeal shall be held within a reasonable time after the filing of the appeal at the discretion of the city manager. At the hearing, the appellant may present any information they deem relevant to the decision appealed. The tormal rules of evidence and procedure applicable in a court of law shall not apply to the hearing.

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

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

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

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

Ordinance No. 923-23

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SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this . day of _, 2023, by
the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 923-23

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

RELISHED
MEETING DATE: October 10, 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 and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a letter of support for a research partnership with John M. Eason, Associate Professor of Sociology at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University and the Urban Institute.

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.

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Economic Development (GO-Biz). The City's GO-Biz representative was familiar with the work Professor Eason and his students were doing in Susanville related to their prison closure. She thought our city may benefit from their research work and put us in contact.

Staff met with Professor Eason who has done extensive research and written books on rural communities across America with a focus on rural communities with prisons; and what happens to rural communities when they lose a prison. He believes that if prisons are going to be closed, rural communities need to be at the center of the conversation and be centered around the needs of the communities where the prisons are located.

Last semester his students performed interviews with residents and business owners in Susanville to understand what types of jobs, industries and repurposing can take place as their prison closes. He was also tasked with preparing a two-page brief on Susanville for the Governor's Office. The brief outlines the investments needed in internet and public health infrastructure and increasing alternative energy to enhance Susanville's ability to cope with the closing of CCC. This research is performed free of charge by Professor Eason's students. There is no cost to the City for this service.

This research could further help the City in its point that closing Chuckawalla Valley State Prison will be devastating to our community, and should the State refuse to rethink this position, the State will need to provide adequate funding to our community to offset the impacts of this closure. We will also gain a better understanding of the Blythe Business community's interests as we look for new business development and expansion opportunities as these students will interview a number of community leaders and business owners as part of their research. This information will be presented to the Governor's Office which could give us an opportunity to discuss Save Chuck with the Governor and his staff. Therefore, staff recommends Council authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a letter of support for a research partnership with Professor Eason and his students.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Request to Waive Community Center Rental Fees for the Rec-N-Crew's Annual Homecoming Fundraiser
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council waive the Community Center Rental fees except for the $100 labor fee for the Rec-N-Crew's Homecoming Fundraiser.

FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of $500 in rental fees.

BACKGROUND: For a number of years, the Rec-N-Crew has hosted a fundraiser during Homecoming in front of the Community Center in Todd Park. The Community Center has been used by the Rec-N-Crew to store equipment overnight and for use of the public restrooms during the event. In previous years the Rec-N-Crew has coordinated its use of the Community Center with other applicants renting the center for Homecoming class parties. So far this year, nobody has requested to rent the center during Homecoming. As such, the Rec-N-Crew is required to submit the appropriate paperwork and fees for its use.

STAFF REPORT: The Rec-N-Crew was formed to support the Blythe Joe Wine Recreation Center. As the Homecoming event is one of their annual fundraisers, it is requested Council waive the rental fees for their use. As the labor fee to open and close the facility is a direct cost to the City, staff recommends Council waive all Community Center Rental fees except for the $100 labor fee.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Request to waive Building Permit Fees for the Chamber of Commerce's Sign Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of revenue estimated at $1,007.05.

BACKGROUND: In early 2020, the Chamber discussed with staff a project to place signage at key points in the City. The signs would consist of Welcome to Blythe and Crop Signs. To streamline the permitting process for the installation of these signs, in September 2021 the City Council authorized the Welcome to Blythe and Field Crop signs to be directional/informational signs per Chapter 17.26 of the Blythe Municipal Code.

Designating the signs as directional or informational signs allows the Chamber more flexibility in the size and placement of the signs. This also waives the requirement of applying and paying for a sign permit.

In September 2023, the Chamber approached City staff about the permits necessary for the installation of the four signs. Due to the size of the signs, and the installation procedures necessary, it requires a building permit. Building permit fees are set by the City's User Fee Study which aimed at full cost recovery to the City. Building Permit fees are based on a project's valuation.

STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Chamber of Commerce submitted a written request asking the Council to waive building permit fee(s) for the installation of four signs. The total permits fees are estimated to be $1,007.05 based on a project valuation of $25,636.00. As there are four signs, each location will require an inspection by the City's Building Official.

Beginning in FY 2022/23, the City Council allocated $30,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support the Chamber in enhancing tourism to the City. This funding allocation will be made in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 fiscal years as well. The scope of the activities to be performed includes promoting tourism with activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism to the City. Tourism promotion activities may include, but are not limited to, advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming visitors to the City.

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providing traffic control, street closures, preparation of and free use of City facilities and waiving TUP fees for Chamber events.

As the City is contributing $30,000 annually to the Chamber to support its tourism goals, it is not recommended that Council waive the permit fees. The fees are in place to recover the City's costs, including staff time necessary to issue the permits and inspect the work, once complete.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Fee Waiver Request

2. Staff Report from September 14, 2021
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Authentisign ID: EC057F59-4786-43EF-BC51-D1A8F542D522
09/21/2023
To: Mallory Crecelius
City of Blythe
Interim City Manager & City Clerk
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Dear Ms. Crecelius, I would like to request a fee waiver for the installation of four Welcome to Blythe signs. Please add this request to the next available City Council Agenda.

Thank you,
Authenti. = :

John Osborne
Osborne Realty
138 E. Hobsonway
Blythe, CA 92225
761-921-2121
DRE#00852775
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
48 1S PEDI
MEETING DATE: September 14, 2021
SUBJECT: Sign installation by Blythe Chamber of Commerce PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council, as the government authority, authorize the Welcome to Blythe and Field Crop signs to be directional/information signs per Chapter

17.26 of the Blythe Municipal Code, and treat them as exempt signs per Section 17.26.040 of the BMC.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The Blythe Chamber of Commerce's Sign Committee is working on new signage for Blythe and the Palo Verde Valley. This has included working with Caltrans to update freeway signage in and around Blythe as well as designing new Welcome to Blythe and field Corp signs that showcase the various crops produced in our valley. This is part of the Chamber's mission to clean up and promote Blythe and the Palo Verde Valley.

Staff worked with the Chamber on the various City sign requirements. After review of the project and Chapter 17.26 of the Blythe Municipal Code, staff determined the signs can be approved by Council as directional, warning, or informational signs authorized by a government authority.

Designating the signs as directional or informational allows the Chamber more flexibility in the size and placement of the signs. This also waives the requirement of applying for a sign permit.

It does not however relive them of any required sign maintenance. Directional/information signs contain no advertising copy.

STAFF REPORT: The Chamber plans to install four Welcome to Blythe Signs to be located near the westbound and eastbound lanes of 110, on Highway 78 and Highway 95. The signs will be 14 feet wide and 12 feet tall. The signs will be similar to the existing Welcome to Blythe sign located near the E. Hobsonway exit on I10, with Welcome to Blythe at the top, and the service club logos below. Each service club logo will be 30in x 30in. All signs will be placed on private property. These regulations will only apply to signs placed inside City limits. Signs placed outside of City limits may have other restrictions and/or regulations as directed by the County and/or Caltrans.

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Two large field crop signs will be placed on private property facing the east and westbound lanes of I10. The signs may be the same size as the Welcome to Blythe sign, or slightly smaller. The signs will show a listing of year-round crops produced in the valley. Small, individual crop signs will be placed on private property in agricultural production along HWY 78 and HWY95. These signs may be changed seasonally based on crop production and will be either 4ft × 5ft or 6ft by 4ft in size. The placement of these signs will allow travelers to see the various crops growing in a particular field.

Staff has supported this project, and the work of the Chamber's sign committee. Staff recommends Council approve this request and treat the proposed signs as directional/informational signs per Chapter 17.26 of the BMC.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Rough mock-up of proposed signs
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
ПАЛЕНО Ті
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Citywide Slurry Seal Project
PRESENTED BY: Kenneth McLaughlin, Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Kenneth McLaughlin, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council:

1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2023-056 A with American Asphalt South, Inc. contingent upon all bonds and proper contract documents being fully executed to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and Interim City Manager; and issue a purchase order to American Asphalt South, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $565,470.56.

2. Authorize an additional $56,547.06 (10%) for contingencies and project inspection and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction within the approved project budget.

3. Establish a project budget not to exceed $622,017.62.

FISCAL IMPACT: $622,017.62 in Measure A funds allocated to the Citywide Slurry Seal Project.

BACKGROUND: Council adopted the FY 23/24 budget with $750,000 in Measure A funds for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project. This project consists of the pavement treatment (slurry seal) of various streets within the city limits, to help preserve and protect the underling pavement structure and provide a new driving surface along with replacement of existing striping and pavement markings. The streets included in the Slurry Seal project include Main Street, Broadway from Juniper Trail to 10" Ave, Broadway from Hobsonway to 14# Ave, Solano, Acacia, Date Rd., 14" Avenue and Barnard.

STAFF REPORT: The bid specifications and plans for the Citywide Slurry Seal project were released on August 18, 2023. The bid announcement was published in the Palo Verde Valley times, sent to two plan rooms, emailed to a list of contractors who typically perform work or submit bids on this type of work in the city and posted on the City's website in conformance with the City's Purchasing Policy. On August 31, 2023, one company attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting for the project. On September 26, 2023, the city conducted the bid opening, and one bid was received from American Asphalt South, Inc. in the amount of $565,470.56.

City staff reviewed American Asphalt South, Inc. project work history, references, and construction license. American Asphalt South Inc. construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California. American Asphalt South, Inc. recently completed the Slurry Seal Project for Riverside County. Therefore, staff determined American Asphalt South Inc. is the responsive and responsible bidder.
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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Bid results
Notice of Award
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City of Blythe
Notice Inviting Bids:

City of Blythe Citywide Slurry Seal Project
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
2:00pm
Bid Tabulation Form:

Entity: Bid Amount:
* Amencan Asphalt Soch 9545, 470.56
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No: 4
No. 5
No.6 * Apparent low biddes
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 • Fax (760) 922-4938
LISHED

NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: American Asphalt South Inc.

P.O. BOX 7427
Riverside, CA 92513
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

CITY OF BLYTHE

CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL 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 August, 18 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 $565,470.56.

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 11" day of October 2023.

CITY OF BLYTHE - OWNER
By: Kenneth McLaughlin
Public Works Director
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance Prohibiting the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council provide direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Under existing laws, law enforcement cannot seize a catalytic converter found to be removed from a vehicle and in someone's possession unless a victim can be identified. Due to a rise in catalytic converter thefts throughout Riverside County, the County Executive Office prepared an ordinance to combat the theft catalytic converters, specifically known as Ordinance No. 987. The Ordinance establishes that it is unlawful for any person to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the person has valid proof of ownership. A violation of the Ordinance will result in criminal and/or civil penalties, regardless of whether the lawful owner is identified.

On September 12, 2023, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 987.

The Ordinance will go into effect on October 12, 2023. The Ordinance was shared with all City Managers and Mayors in Riverside County, in the event a city wishes to adopt County Ordinance No. 987 by reference pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.2 and 50022.3.

STAFF REPORT: About a year ago, the Blythe Police Department made an arrest for the theft of catalytic converters. Since then, these types of thefts have not been prevalent. However, adopting an ordinance like the County's and prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters could help deter future thefts and be a tool for law enforcement should prosecution of these thefts be necessary later.

Ordinance No. 987 provides that any person who violates the ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding one year, or both.

In addition to criminal penalties, the Ordinance provides for administrative civil penalties in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first offense, two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for the second offense within a thirty-sixth (36) month period and five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for any subsequent offenses within a thirty-sixth (36) month period. The Ordinance outlines that a person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every catalytic converter in the person's possession that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the person has a valid proof of ownership.
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It is recommended that Council provide direction to staff on whether or not Council would like to adopt an ordinance similar to Ordinance No. 987. If Council would like a similar ordinance, staff will prepare an ordinance for Council's review and approval at a later date.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. County of Riverside Ordinance No. 987
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Approval of Commercial Solar Energy Facilities
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt, by a four-fifths vote, Urgency Ordinance No. 925-23-U:

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 925-23-U. AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES TO ALLOW TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL

AMENDMENTS TO THE BLYTHE ZONING CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING COMPATIBILITY WITH

SURROUNDING LAND USES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: State law governs the City's ability to adopt temporary moratorium ordinances. A moratorium is a stringent temporary land use control based on documented health, safety, and general welfare concerns made pursuant to the police power. Cities may adopt temporary ordinances prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the city plans to study within a reasonable time. (California Government Code section 65858) To adopt a moratorium, the City must follow the prescribed statutory process and must make written statutory findings.

A moratorium ordinance is adopted on a temporary basis and may be adopted as an urgency measure or not. An interim urgency ordinance is adopted without notice and becomes effective immediately. An interim non-urgency ordinance is adopted following notice and a public hearing, but also becomes effective immediately. Whether the moratorium is adopted as an urgency or non- urgency basis, a moratorium requires a four-fifths vote of the City Council to approve and has an initial duration of 45 days.

If the initial ordinance is adopted as an urgency measure without following the notice and adoption procedures required for other ordinances, after notice and a public hearing, the interim ordinance may be extended for up to 10 months and 15 days and subsequently extended for up to one additional year. Any extension requires a four-fifths vote of the City Council for adoption. No more than two extensions may be adopted for a total duration of up to two years.

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Council, following notice and a public hearing, that extends the ordinance for up to 22 months and 15 days, for a total duration of up to two years.

Regardless of whether notice is provided when adopting the moratorium, such an ordinance goes into effect immediately without the need to conduct a second reading.

Ten days before the expiration of the interim ordinance or any extension, the City Council must issue a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the ordinance. (California Government Code section 65858(d).) It is important to note that the City may only prohibit the issuance of development permits. It may neither prohibit developers from submitting new permit applications nor prohibit the processing of permits during the moratorium.

When adopting a moratorium, the City must make two statutory findings: (1) there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare, and (2) the approval of additional permits or entitlements under the zoning ordinance would result in that threat to public health, safety or welfare. (California Government Code section 65858(c).) STAFF REPORT: Earlier this year, the City received applications for the construction and operation of a photo-voltaic (PV) solar array with attached battery storage on property located within the Colorado River Corridor Plan area. The proposed project includes a five-megawatt solar facility with 20 megawatts of battery energy storage on a property that is approximately 58 acres in size. The land is currently in agricultural production. Staff anticipates that the City will continue to receive applications for the construction of similar facilities in the Colorado River Corridor Plan area and throughout the City.

The Colorado River Corridor Plan ("Plan") was adopted in March 2007 following a comprehensive and iterative planning process that started with the formation of the Colorado River Corridor Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee ("Committee") in August 2005. The process included coordination between the Committee and City departments, and consultation with the Palo Verde Unified School District and the Palo Verde Irrigation District. Professional planning, environmental, and engineering consultants also provided support to the City during the planning process. The planning process also included input from the community at community workshops and input from the Planning Commission and City Council.

The Plan is a comprehensively planned, waterfront-oriented land use plan intended to complement other areas of the City. The City's vision for the Plan area includes providing a variety of housing opportunities to establish viable and livable neighborhoods; preserving valuable open space; developing additional recreational and resort land uses; protecting existing agricultural land uses; creating a multi-purpose recreational trail system; providing additional river access points; and preserving open space while balancing circulation needs.

The Plan establishes connections between all of the lands within its boundaries to provide integration and balance between the Riverfront and the rest of the City. Goals of the Plan include maintaining a small-town atmosphere, encouraging development of resorts, hotels, and other -135-
visitor-serving commercial uses, and managing growth and development timing.

The Blythe Zoning Code does not define or regulate commercial solar energy facilities. The closest use defined in the Zoning Code is "utility operations facilities," which are defined by Section

17.08.710 as "facilities involved in the operation of the various public and quasi-public utilities such as telephone switchboard centers, electrical generating plants and terminals, sewage treatment plants and water pumping stations or reservoirs". Such definition was last amended in 1982 and does not clearly, and was not likely intended to, include commercial solar energy facilities.

For purposes of this staff report and the proposed urgency ordinance, "commercial solar energy facility" refers to a solar energy facility that is designed to collect, store, and distribute solar energy that will be used to meet off-site energy demand. "Commercial solar energy facility" does not include a solar energy system that meets the definition of California Civil Code section 801.5. "Commercial solar energy facility" also does not include accessory solar energy equipment installed for on-site consumption. "Commercial solar energy facility" does include what are commonly known as solar farms.

Because commercial solar energy facilities are not currently identified or regulated in the Zoning Code, Development Services Department staff is concerned that commercial solar energy facilities may have adverse effects on City residents. Staff is also concerned that if commercial solar energy facilities are established, they may be incompatible with residential and other land uses in the City and would interfere with achieving the goals and objectives of the Colorado River Corridor Plan.

If the City Council does not adopt a moratorium ordinance, staff is concerned that commercial solar energy projects that are not compatible with surrounding uses may be established that could adversely impact the quality of life for residents of the City and interfere with the carefully thought out and developed Colorado River Corridor Specific Plan. Staff believes it is necessary to study and assess approaches to regulating the scale, design, and location of such facilities in order to ensure they are compatible with residential and other land uses in the City.

Therefore, staff is recommending that the City Council adopt, by a four-fifths vote, an urgency ordinance to prohibit the establishment of a new commercial solar energy facilities. As outlined above, the interim ordinance would have an initial duration of 45 days.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 925-23-U
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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 925-23-U

AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY_OF BLYTHE,

ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY

FACILITIES TO ALLOW TIME FOR CONSIDERATION OF

POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE BLYTHE ZONING

CODE FOR PURPOSE OF ENSURIN

OMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING LAND USES ANI

FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, Section 17.08.710 of the Blythe Municipal Code defines "utility operations facilities" as "facilities involved in the operation of the various public and quasi- public utilities such as telephone switchboard centers, electrical generating plants and terminals, sewage treatment plants and water pumping stations or reservoirs"; and WHEREAS, Section 17.08.710 was last amended in 1982; and WHEREAS, Section 17.08.710 does not clearly, and was not likely intended to, include commercial renewable energy facilities such as commercial solar energy facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Municipal Code does not define or contain specific regulations for commercial solar energy facilities; and WHEREAS, for purposes of this ordinance, "commercial solar energy facility" refers to a solar energy facility that is designed to collect, store, and distribute solar energy that will be used to meet off-site energy demand. "Commercial solar energy facility" does not include a solar energy system that meets the definition of California Civil Code section 801.5. "Commercial solar energy facility" also does not include accessory solar energy equipment installed for on-site consumption. "Commercial solar energy facility" does include what are commonly known as solar farms; and
WHEREAS, the City has a pending application for the construction of a five- megawatt commercial solar energy facility on land located within the Colorado River Corridor Plan area. The land is currently in agricultural production; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates that it will continue to receive applications to construct commercial solar energy facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado River Corridor Plan was adopted in March 2007 Urgency Ordinance No. 925-23-U

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following a comprehensive and iterative planning process that started with the formation of the Colorado River Corridor Plan Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee ("Committee") in August 2005. The process included coordination between the Committee and City departments, and consultation with the Palo Verde Unified School District and the Palo Verde Irrigation District. Professional planning, environmental, and engineering consultants also provided support to the City during the planning process. The planning process also included input from the community at community workshops and input from the Planning Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado River Corridor Plan is a comprehensively planned, waterfront-oriented land use plan intended to complement other areas of the City; and WHEREAS, the City's vision for the Colorado River Corridor Plan area includes providing a variety of housing opportunities to establish viable and livable neighborhoods; preserving valuable open space; developing additional recreational and resort land uses; protecting existing agricultural land uses; creating a multi-purpose recreational trail system; providing additional river access points; and preserving open space while balancing circulation needs; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado River Corridor Plan establishes connections between all of the lands within its boundaries to provide integration and balance between the Blythe Riverfront and the rest of the City; and
WHEREAS, goals of the Colorado River Corridor Plan include maintaining a small- town atmosphere, encouraging development of resorts, hotels, and other visitor-serving commercial uses, and managing growth and development timing; and WHEREAS, the City is concerned that if commercial solar energy facilities are established, they may be incompatible with residential and other land uses and would obstruct the attainment of the goals and objectives of the Colorado River Corridor Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City is concerned that commercial solar energy facilities may have adverse effects on City residents. Absent this interim urgency ordinance, incompatible commercial solar energy facilities may be established that could adversely impact the quality of life for residents of the City and interfere with the carefully thought out and developed Colorado River Corridor Plan; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65858 provides that to protect public health, safety, and welfare, the City Council may adopt as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting certain uses while the City studies the prohibited uses; and WHEREAS, this interim urgency ordinance is necessary to provide the Development Services Department time to study and assess various approaches to regulating the scale, design, and location of commercial solar energy facilities to ensure Urgency Ordinance No. 925-23-U

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they are compatible with residential and surrounding land uses, and to present its recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare if new commercial solar energy facilities are established, and the approval of any permits or entitlements for such facilities would result in that threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.

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

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

SECTION 2. Moratorium. In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community and pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 65858, no new commercial solar energy facility shall be established. The City shall not issue any permits or entitlements inconsistent with this ordinance while this moratorium and any extension thereof is in effect. Nevertheless, as required by State law, the City may continue to accept and process applications for development prohibited by this moratorium. Any application shall be processed at the applicant's sole cost and risk with the understanding that no new commercial solar energy facilities shall be established while this moratorium and any extension thereof is in effect. This ordinance shall apply to all applications for commercial solar energy facilities, including any application that has been filed, even if complete, prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. Urgency Measure. This ordinance is declared to be an urgency measure and interim ordinance adopted pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 65858. As set forth in the findings above, this ordinance is necessary for preserving the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Accordingly, upon adoption by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, this ordinance shall take effect immediately.

SECTION 4. Effective Date; Expiration. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and be of no further force or effect upon the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption, unless extended in accordance with California Government section 65858.

SECTION 5. Environmental Compliance. The City Council finds that, regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this ordinance is exempt from CEQA because there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)).

SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the Urgency Ordinance No. 925-23-U

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

SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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