Blythe City Council
May 14, 2024

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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AMENDED AGENDA
MAY 14, 2024
CLOSED SessION: 5:00 p.M.

REGULAR MEETINg: 6:00 p.M.

Mallory Crecelius, Interin City Manager/City Cler!
City Attorne
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 2024
5:00pm
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Joseph Halby, III, Council Member Samuel Burton, Council Member

AMENDED AGENDA
Closed Session Item #2 was corrected.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments will be allowed only on matters appearing on this Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

CLOSED SESSION:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases:
one.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Mallory Crecelius. Employee Organization:

Non-Sworn Unit.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Brittany Roberto. Employee Organization:

Management Unit.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).

A. Name of Case: Carlos Mendez v. City of Blythe, WCAB Case No. 14683666.

B. 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 meeting, please contact City Clerk Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 ext. 1237. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

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

Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
May 14, 2024
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

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

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-15)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, May 10, 2024.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 5/14/24, warrants numbered 10633 through 10643, 78066 and 78068 through 78115 in the amount of $356,370.36.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 5/14/24, warrants numbered 54390 through 54410 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58583 through 58650 in the amount of $280,199.31; 5/14/24, warrants numbered 54411 through 54412 in the amount of $90.56; 5/14/24, warrant numbered 54413 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 58651 in the amount of $1,805.60; 5/14/24, warrants numbered 54414 through 54435 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58652 through 58718 in the amount of $282,748.18 and 5/14/24, warrants numbered 54436 through 54448 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58719 through 58815 in the amount of $75,607.27.

4. Minutes of the April 23, 2024, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the April 23, 2024 Meeting.

City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of April 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and File the monthly report.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for April 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Amendment Number One to Police Chief Employment Agreement.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to Police Chief Employment Agreement between the City of Blythe and Garth V. Dale.

10. Recomm Revion Dire Citars Crevie of city s Codie of interest Code and report to the City Council no later than October 1, 2024, regarding whether or not an amendment to the Code is required.

11. Acceptance of Work - Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Park Improvements Project.

Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Ortco, Inc. for the installation of a commercial grade tabric shade structure at Engevik Park. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

12. Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment.

Recommendation: Approve the annual rate adjustments submitted by CR&R pursuant to Section 22.7.1 of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement.

13. Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report.

14. Action Alert from Cal Cities for Support and Opposition of proposed State Legislation.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to provide letters of opposition to AB 1886, SB 1037, SB 1164, SB 1494 and letters of support to AB 1799, AB 1990, AB 1960 and SB 923. It is further recommended Council support Senator Glazer's request for the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) to approve an audit to evaluate the housing element review process conduced by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

15. Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Recommendation: Council adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION 2024-011 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.

RESOLUTION 2024-012 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINIARY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.1,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.

RESOLUTION 2024-013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIE WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.

RESOLUTION 2024-014 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 16)

16. Hidden Beaches Water Supply Improvement Project.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council find that the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project at 4551 Hidden Beaches Drive is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c) (replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities) and direct stait to tile a Notice of Exemption for the project with the County Clerk.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 17)

17. Save Chuck.

Recommendation: Receive and file a report on Save Chuck and provide direction to staff on whether Council would support lobbying State and Federal Officials to turn CVSP into a Federal Women's Facility.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 18-21)

18. Participation in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPGS).

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required Agreement to participate in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program once reviewed and approved, by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney and authorize staff to expend grant funding up to $47,440.46 as authorized under the Agreement.

19. CVAG Public Safety Committee Appointment.

Recommendation: The Mayor appoint Vice Mayor Rodriguez to the CVAG Public Safety Committee.

20. Award of Contract for City Audit Services.

Recommendation: Award and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter and execute a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) for Auditing Services once reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney for a term of 3 years for a maximum contract cost for all required and optional tasks in the amount of $299,490, with the option to extend the contract annually for 2 additional years for a maximum contract cost of $105,360 in year 4 and a maximum contract cost of $108,290 in year 5 and authorize the Interim City Manager to engage in optional auditing tasks and/or services described as outside the scope of work in an amount not to exceed $20,000 annually.

21. Letter of Support for Focus First Counseling & Education, Inc.

Recommendation: Council take a position on whether they will issue letters of support from either the City Council and/or individual Council Members in support of grant applications submitted by Focus First Counseling to construct a counseling center in Blythe.

ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Blythe Successor Agency jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on June 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

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.

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

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10633 4/23/2024 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 021178 USE TAX 3/2024 110.00 Total : 110.00
10634 4/29/2024 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 033124 SB1473 GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 11.00 Total : 11.00
10635 4/29/2024 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 033124 SB1473 GREEN FEES 94.50 Total : 94.50
10636 5/1/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017517518 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 5/2 3,445.46 Total : 3,445.46
10637 5/1/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017517517 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETII 102,745.49 Total : 102,745.49
10638 5/1/2024 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 5/1-5/31/2024 5,894.63 Total : 5,894.63
10639 5/1/2024 004501 US BANK CORP APR 2024 021179 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 4/2024 4,268.88 Total : 4,268.88
10640 5/9/2024 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 602355 021083 SUPPLIES 55.06 Total : 55.06
10641 5/14/2024 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE APR 2024 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS. 33,795.00 Total: 33,795.00
10642 5/14/2024 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L0498842960 021155 EMPLOYMENT TAX 190.00 Total : 190.00
10643 5/14/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC C69719 021061 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.19 C70420 021021 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.81
C71345 021036 PARTS/SUPPLIES 18.48
C71472 021027 PARTS/SUPPLIES 95.10
C87468 021101 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 15.20
C87601 021102 PARTS/SUPPLIES 69.58
C90155 020226 PARTS/SUPPLIES 39.08
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Amount
10643 5/14/2024 000150 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) Total: 301.44
11 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir
Bank total : 150,911.46
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78066 4/25/2024 002396 FERNANDO'S AFFORDABLE FURNITUR 0000043 021096 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 17,034.04 Total : 17,034.04
78068 5/9/2024 007042 RAIN DECK, LLC 31148 021180 PARTS/SUPPLIES 336.20
Total : 336.20
78069 5/10/2024 006072 MENDOZA, VICTOR 051224 021087 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/12-5/17/2024 245.00 051924 021087 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/19-5/24/2024 245.00
Total : 490.00
78070 5/14/2024 005197 ACE TOWING & RECOVERY T20929 021078 TOW SERVICES 162.50 Total : 162.50
78071 5/14/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1NQ6RCWN7NFY 020878 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.90
1RDQDWQ4HQKG 021069 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.18
1YC1RG6CVDJ9 021072 PARTS/SUPPLIES 157.80
Total: 312.88
78072 5/14/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CC41137-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 20.06 CC41140-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CC41141-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CC41803-0040 TESTING SERVICES
CD40692-0040 TESTING SERVICES
CD41442-0040 TESTING SERVICES
CD41443-0040 TESTING SERVICES
CD41446-0040 TESTING SERVICES
CD41449-0040 TESTING SERVICES
CD41453-0040 TESTING SERVICES
SINV110998 019641 FINANCE CHARGE
SINV111149 019641 FINANCE CHARGE 18.16
Total: 301.64
78073 5/14/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CA40350-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 633.67
CB40912-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 1,011.16
CC40229-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 198.35
CC40230-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CC40468-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 73.20
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Voucher •Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78073 5/14/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CC40469-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CC40470-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CC40596-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 104.53
CC40927-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.09
CC40929-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.36
CC41081-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 830.70
CC41135-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 198.35
CC41136-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 40.12
CC41138-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 60.18
CC41488-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 168.40
CC41527-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CC41528-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 73.20
CC41567-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CC41802-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CC41804-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CC41920-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 198.35
CD40694-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CD40867-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CD40868-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CD40869-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES
CD41439-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 73:20
CD41444-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CD41447-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 60.18
CD41654-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 679.79
CD41666-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 358.68
CD41847-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 863.36
CD41848-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 198.35
CD41849-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES
CD41850-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES
CD42070-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 830.70
SINV111295 019641 FINANCE CHARGE 41.98
Total: 7,703.84
78074 5/14/2024 007828 BECK OIL, INC 110044 021073 FUEL 2,230.35
112353 021136 FUEL 1,762.11
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78074 5/14/2024 007828 007828 BECK OIL, INC (Continued) Total : 3,992.46 78075 5/14/2024 008238 BESTWAY ELECTRIC MOTOR SVC INC 42403057 020395 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 998.40 Total : 998.40
78076 5/14/2024 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 45728 021108 LAB SERVICES 3/2024 570.00 45839 021108 LAB SERVICES 3/2024 (CHP) 1,966.00
Total : 2,536.00
78077 5/14/2024 008286 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING 75 021110 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,565.00 Total : 1,565.00
78078 5/14/2024 007091 BOWEN, JAZMIN 019825 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 4/2024 400.00 Total : 400.00
78079 5/14/2024 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR111374 021150 CONTRACT CN10630-01 11/23/2023 8.69 Total: 8.69
78080 5/14/2024 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC APR 2024 021158 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCEN 11,629.61 Total : 11,629.61
78081 5/14/2024 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE 033124 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1473 10.50 033124 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRON 13.24
Total : 23.74
78082 5/14/2024 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES APR 2024 021149 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE 3,593.83 MAR 2024 021149 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE: 3,986.38 Total : 7,580.21
78083 5/14/2024 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002892 021109 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 3/202. 8,134.20 Total: 8,134.20
78084 5/14/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED APR 2024 021116 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 4/2024 81,462.06 Total: 81,462.06
78085 5/14/2024 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0644644 021059 WATER SERVICEMWTP 3122-4/19/: 98.50 0644742 021151 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 226.63
0644752 019369 WATER SERVICE/BFD 4/20-5/17/20: 68.75
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78085 5/14/2024 000037 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE (Continued) Total:
393.88
78086 5/14/2024 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55837 021060 PARTS/SUPPLIES 102.05 Total : 102.05
78087 5/14/2024 007712 DALE, GARTH 051924 020500 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/19-5/24/2024 155.00 Total : 155.00
78088 5/14/2024 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2403302 021152 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROL 563.93 Total : 563.93
78089 5/14/2024 005997 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 033124 STRONG MOTION FEES 251.63 033124 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 26.12
Total : 277.75
78090 5/14/2024 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 725981 021153 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 3/2024 944.00
726176 021153 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 3/2024 49.00
Total : 993.00
78091 5/14/2024 004666 DOOR DEPOT 8419 021154 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,200.00 8575 021154 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 325.00
Total : 3,525.00
78092 5/14/2024 007951 DSLRPROS 5000162940 020984 DRONES/DRONE SUPPLIES 3,100.73 Total : 3,100.73
78093 5/14/2024 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0180640-IN 021079 BADGES 352.25 Total: 352.25
78094 5/14/2024 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 235038 021156 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 112.50
235039 021156 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 452.81
Total : 565.31
78095 5/14/2024 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 021157
COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEI 123.00
Total : 123.00
78096 5/14/2024 008053 GMP CONSULTANTS LLC 24-503 021082 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,939.30
24-537 021082 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 100.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78096 5/14/2024 008053 008053 GMP CONSULTANTS LLC (Continued) Total : 4,039.30 78097 5/14/2024 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC HB WATER-1 021112 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - 4,000.00 Total : 4,000.00
78098 5/14/2024 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SIN038037 021159 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY 3,150.00 Total : 3,150.00
78099 5/14/2024 008067 JOEA. GONSALVES & SON 161531 021113 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5/2024 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
78100 5/14/2024 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9009913597 021162 ACCT 1165535 4/1-4/30/2024 179.51 Total : 179.51
78101 5/14/2024 007132 KORD FIRE PROTECTION MF155280 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 420.19 MF155281 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 857.38
MF155282 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 894.88
MF155283 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 1,050.88
MF 155284 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 85.00
MF155285 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 775.25
MF155286 021163 ANNUAL FIRE EXTINGUSHER SERI 1,052.88
Total: 5,136.46
78102 5/14/2024 005983 NICHOLS CONSULTING 2024-9833092-01 021164 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,500.00 Total : 2,500.00
78103 5/14/2024 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 022438816 021166 PUBLICATIONS 2/1-2/29/2024 1,126.25 032438816 021166 PUBLICATIONS 3/1-3/31/2024 1,317.00
Total: 2,443.25
78104 5/14/2024 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 139570 021020 DIESEL FUEL 1,893.01 Total: 1,893.01
78105 5/14/2024 000039 PETTY CASH 050724 021168 PETTY CASH 406.63 Total: 406.63
78106 5/14/2024 000039 PETTY CASH 042524 021167 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PRO 936.42 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account
Amount
78106 5/14/2024 000039 000039 PETTY CASH (Continued) Total : 936.42 78107 5/14/2024 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 021175 POSTAGE 3/1-4/30/2024 6,274.52
Total : 6,274.52
78108 5/14/2024 004525 PRECISION ELECTRIC CO INC 0113673-IN 020969 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 180.00 Total : 180.00
78109 5/14/2024 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 18898 021080 TOW SERVICES 300.00 18982 021107 TOW SERVICES 300.00
Total : 600.00
78110 5/14/2024 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 160684 021176 SUPPLIES 418.94 161011 021176 SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -127.44
Total : 291.50
78111 5/14/2024 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 122 019649 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3/2 1,825.00 123 019649 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 4/2 1,825.00
Total : 3,650.00
78112 5/14/2024 004635 SOUTH COAST INV-897 021177 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,464.85 Total : 1,464.85
78113 5/14/2024 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 084496 019410 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/PD 6/20: 1,431.59 084500 020371 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/BFD 6/2: 697.68
Total : 2,129.27
78114 5/14/2024 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 12132 021114 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,515.00 Total : 6,515.00
78115 5/14/2024 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00304782 021062 PARTS/SUPPLIES 685.81
Total : 685.81
49 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total :
205,458.90
60 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 356,370.36
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10633-10643 and 78066,78068-78115 in the amount of $356,370.36 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 May 14, 2024.

Chis Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 03/29/2024 to 04/11/2024
Payday 04/19/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54390 to 54410, and direct deposits warrants numbered 58583 to 58650 in the amount of $280,199.31 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 May 14th, 2024.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/12/2024 to 04/18/2024
Payday 04/19/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54411 to 54412 in the amount of $90.56 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 May 14th, 2024.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/24/2024 to 04/24/2024
Payday 04/24/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54413, and direct deposits warrants numbered 58651 in the amount of $1,805.60 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 May 14", 2024.

Chust Clus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/12/2024 to 04/25/2024
Payday 05/03/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54414 to 54435, and direct deposits warrants numbered 58652 to 58718 in the amount of $282,748.18 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 May 14th, 2024.

Chist Eles
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/01/2024 to 04/30/2024
Payday 05/03/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54436 to 54448, and direct deposits warrants numbered 58719 to 58815 in the amount of $75,607.27 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 May 14th, 2024.

Chiost Eles
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
April 23, 2024
The April 23, 2024, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Reynolds, Halby, and Burton. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Police Chief Dale and Fire Chief Hasler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated staff respectfully requests that item #20 be pulled from the Agenda. After the agenda was posted, the applicant provided additional information related to their request. The City Attorney and I need time to review the information submitted and the recommendation could change. The additional information will be provided to Council for review as well. If necessary, the item will be brought back to Council on May 14".

PROCLAMATION:

DMV/Donate Life Month April 2024. Mayor DeConinck presented the Proclamation to Dave Holland, a volunteer Ambassador with Donate Life and One Legacy. Mr. Holland shared his personal experience with organ donation and how it saved his life.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated May 2"° is the National Day of Prayer and the Mayor has issued a Proclamation commemorating that event.

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.

2. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 4/23/24, warrants numbered 10572 through 10603 and 77917 through 77963 in the amount of $619,768.03; 4/23/24, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 77964 through 77974 in the amount of $1,097.08; 4/23/24, warrants numbered 10604 through 10625 and 77976 through 78019 in the amount of $395,685.69; 4/23/24, warrants numbered 10626 through 10632 and 78020 through 78055 in the amount of $263,405.83, and 4/23/24, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78056 through 78065 in the amount of $781.82.

4. Approval of the Pavroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 4/23/24, warrants numbered 54305 through 54325 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58265 through 58333 in the amount of $295,028.22; 4/23/24, warrants numbered 54326 through 54329 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58334 through 58348 in the amount of $28,166.84; 4/23/24, warrants numbered 54330 through 54332 in the amount of $4,622.97; 4/23/24, warrants numbered 54333 through 54352 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58349 through 58416 in the amount of $288,009.60; 4/23/24, warrant -16-
numbered 54353 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 58417 in the amount of $649.12; 4/23/24, warrant numbered 54354 through 54375 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58418 through 58485 in the amount of $288,184.38 and 4/23/24, warrants numbered 54376 through 54389 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58485 through 58582 in the amount of $80,879.48.

5. Minutes of the March 12, 2024, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the March 12, 2024, Meeting.

City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Months of February and March 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and File the monthly reports.

7. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for March 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for March 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for March 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Investment Report for Third Quarter FY 2023/24.

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly report.

11. Agreement between the City and HdL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consulting and Audit Services.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-017A with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax consulting and audit services by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney for a fixed fee of $13,860 in year one, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index for each subsequent year, for a term of 5 years and Authorize the Interin City Manager to order additional work beyond the base services during the contract in accordance with the established rates and execute written orders) of any increase in compensation in an amount up to $75,000.

12. Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2029.

Recommendation: Adopt Blythe's Measure A Local Streets and Roads Five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, approve for submission Blythe's Project Status Report for FY 2023/24, authorize the City Manager to execute Blythe's Maintenance of Effort Certification Statement, authorize the Director of Finance to make minor amendments, if necessary, to the report per Riverside County Transportation Commission's procedures for Fiscal Year 2024/25.

13. First Addendum to MOU between City and PUSD for the 2023/24 School Year and 2024 Summer School Programs.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the First Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding between City and PVUSD for the ELO Program.

14. Ordinance Establishing the 72-Hour Parking Limit.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 929-24:

ORDINANCE NO. 929-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW SECTION 10.08.070 (PARKING FOR MORE THAN 72 HOURS PROHIBITED; REMOVAL) TO CHAPTER 10.08 (PARKING REGULATIONS) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFICE) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION).

No Public Comment.

Councilman Halby asked for the quarterly Sales Tax reports. He asked if we shopped the HaL agreement at all. Finance Director Elms stated we had an existing agreement with them and did not look for a new consultant.
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Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Conditional Use Permit 2403-001- Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC submitted a Land Use Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new multi-carrier unmanned wireless telecom facility. The 100-foot non-stealth monopole will be comprised of three sectors with three antenna per sector and designed to support a total of three carriers on three levels of the tower. The tower will be located on .68 acre site at 1593 E. Hobsonway. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility will improve the quality of coverage by improving the network's performance within the coverage objective along Hobsonway and outward as far as the freeway as there is currently less than adequate coverage in the service area. The Blythe Municipal Code allows for a tower height of seventy-five feet in a General Commercial zone. Additional height may be approved by the City Council provided that technical data justifies the need for greater height. Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC is requesting the Council approve the installation of a 100-foot non-stealth monopole. This is the lowest practical height that will accommodate the needs of the carrier to address the deficiencies within the network at this location. As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303- New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made. The CUP also requires that before Council make its approval, they make the following findings: That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of this title and the purpose of the zone in which the site is located, and the General Commercial Zone does allow for the installation of wireless telecommunications facilities. Secondly, that the proposed location in which the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. As the tower will be installed in conformance with the Blythe Municipal Code, nothing about the project is detrimental to the public health Council may make this finding. Theretore, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA. It is recommended that subsequent to the Public Hearing, Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-009 approving a Notice of Exemption for Conditional Use Permit 2403-001 and Resolution No. 2024-010 approving Conditional Use Permit 2403-001 to allow for the use of a 100-foot non-stealth wireless telecommunications facility on a parcel designated General Commercial.

Councilman Halby stated I remember in the past we gave a lot of trouble to someone wanting to put up a tower higher than 75 feet. Interim City Manager said that was in a residential zone, and there are different rules for development in a commercial zone. The Blythe Municipal Code is very specific about towers in the commercial zone, and that Council does have discretion over I omen cia come and a coul tower height. He asked if setbacks were taken into account with the higher tower height. Interim City Manager Crecelius said yes, and the conditions of approval require them to conform to the requirements of the Blythe Municipal Code. Councilman Halby stated my concern is that it's close to Cottonwood. I hope the measurements are good.
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Public Comment. Rob Searcy with SureSite Consulting stated he is here tonight representing Vertical Bridge who is proposing this facility for T-Mobile and future carriers. I accept the conditions provided by staff and we hope you approve us.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2403- RESOLUTION NO. 2024-010. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITION IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2403-001 TO ALLOW

THE USE OF A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON A PARCEL DESIGNATED AS C-G (GENERAL CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Save Chuck. Interim City Manager Crecelius provided an update on the City's efforts to "Save Chuck". The Mayor, Vice Mayor and I were asked to present at CVAG's Public Safety Committee meeting in May. They asked for an update on Save Chuck. The City continues to work with Brown University, Professor Eason, and his students. The semester is ending, and they would like to provide an end of semester presentation which is scheduled for May 2nd at 4:30pm.

The public is welcome to attend. I would like to discuss the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Them Reduction Act. During the Community Outlook Conference held on April 4, 2024, Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin made a presentation on The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act. This is an effort to fix some of the issues being experienced related to retail theft and drug use from the passage of Proposition 47. Mr. Hestrin's presentation stated that since the passage of Proposition 47 in 2014, retail, fuel and cargo theft has exploded, homelessness in California has increased 51% when it has decreased by 11% in the rest of the County and drug addiction has become a humanitarian crisis. The consequences of Prop 47 are impacting public safety and the quality of life for all Californians. If passed, this Ballot Initiative would reclassify retail theft with two or more prior convictions from a misdemeanor to a felony. It would include the aggregation of multiple thefts together to reach $950 and be charged as a felony and would enhance penalties for excessive taking or damage to property and enhance penalties for acting in concert/takeover theft or destruction of property.

Under this act, after two hard drug convictions, prosecutors would have discretion to charge the third hard drug possession offense as a treatment mandated felony. Polling has shown that 89% of voters support changes to Proposition 47 to allow for stronger penalties for trafficking, hard drugs, or repeat offenders of retail theft. The Act is endorsed by retail businesses Associations, community organizations, Law Enforcement, and elected officials. The Save Chuck Campaign has highlighted the impacts to public safety from the closure of CVSP. It is recommended the City Council take a position of support for this Ballot Initiative to show our support for tougher sentencing guidelines for theft and drug offenses. If this ballot initiative is successful, CDCR may need to take another look at prison capacity, bed space and plans for prison closures should theft and drug offenses once again be classified as felony convictions. It is recommended that you receive and file the update on Save Chuck and provide direction to staff on whether or not you would like tot take a position of support for this ballot initiative.

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used as an excuse by all hands-on deck to not do anything.

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

No public comment.

NEW BUSINESS:

Options to Fill City Council Vacancy. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Dale Reynolds resigned from the City Council on March 12".. He was first elected to the City Council in November 2015, and his current term will expire when the results of the November 5, 2024 City Council election are certified. California Government Code section 36512 outlines the procedures and timeframe for filling a vacancy on the City Council. Section 36512(b) provides that the City Council has 60 days from the date the vacancy is created to either appoint a person to fill the position or call a special election to fill that position. Based on the date of former Council Member Reynolds' resignation, the 60-day time period for the Council to take action expires on May 11, 2024. As the City will have an election on November 5, 2024 to fill two seats on the City Council, it is recommended Council call a Special Election to fill the position at the November Election. This would leave the seat vacant until the winners of the November 5, 2024 election take office in December.

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

Committee Appointments. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Councilman Reynolds served on several City Standing Committees, the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Committee, Cal Cites and was the alternate on the CVAG Executive committee. It is recommended the Mayor appoint members of Council to fill the committee vacancies created by his resignation from Council.

The Mayor made the following appointments:

Budget and Finance Committee Johnny Rodriguez
Arts in Public Places Committee • Joe Halby
Planning - PRC Committee Joe Halby
Animal Shelter Committee Johnny Rodriguez
Cal Cities Joey DeConinck with Johnny Rodriguez as the alternate CVAG Executive Committee Johnny Rodriguez as the alternate No public comment. The appointments were made.

Mayor DeConinck stated I do business with AZCA Drilling and Pump and want the public to know that before we review the next item.

Beautify Blythe Project- Award of Bid Packages I - IV. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Beautify Blythe project consists of improvements to existing conditions at several key City & Transit facilities. The project is funded by $2.9 million in Clean California Grant funds. In February, the City released a notice inviting bids to construct the Beautify -20-
Blythe Project. The thought behind this was to provide economies of scale in one large project.

The bid opening was held on February 29, 2024 and no bids were received. Due to concerns expressed by contractors during the bid process related to the time for delivery and size of the project, the City's design firm provided updated bid documents. This included four projects.

Project 1 consists of the Transit Center improvements. Bus Stops and Solar Lighting, Project Two consists of the Miller Park Improvements, Project Three consists of improvements at the Public Works Yard, including the CNG Restroom Facility and Package Four consists of the Miller Park Ballfield Lighting. In March, the City released another notice inviting bids for each of the four projects for the Beautify Blythe Project. On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the City held a bid opening and at least one bid was received for each bid package. To complete the Beautify Blythe Project by the grant deadline it is recommended Council award an agreement to AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $825,579 for Package I - Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights, award an agreement to AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $525,012.50 for Package II - Miller Park; award an agreement to James Burrow DBA Burrow Construction in an amount not to exceed $582,102 for Package III - Public Works Yard, award an agreement to Ace Electric, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $335,000 for Package IV - Miller Park Ballfield Lighting, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute agreements for Packages 1-IV once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $227,000 for contingencies; authorize an additional $15,000 for plan reviews and inspection services; establish a project budget not to exceed $2,509,693.50 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures for engineering and project inspection services during construction within the approved project budget.

Councilman Halby stated he is not pleased with the prices. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated we have an Engineers' Estimate and we are within the margin of error with these bids.

We've done business with everyone in the past but Ace Electric. Kimley Horn checked their references and from what I understand, this is what they do, and they are the premier firm. There was an issue with Johnson Electric needing to rent a crane to do the work, which was costly.

Councilman Halby asked if we could meet the time constraints. Interim City Manger Crecelius stated due to the strict grant deadline liquidated of $1,000 per day will be part of the agreement.

Public Comment. Rob Holt of The Holt Group said we reached out to contractors in the Imperial Valley we have worked with before and they are busy. The projects weren't big enough to attract them here and it's hard for them to be competitive with our local contractors.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendations 1-9. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

ORAL REPORTS:

Councilman Halby provided a Nuisance Abatement Ordinance he would like to consider adopting. He stated it is a lot tougher than our abatement code. He would also like an Ordinance requiring locking dumpsters in the commercial zone. The council directed staff to prepare an Ordinance on locking trash bins. He provided an update on the N. Main Street Mural.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez stated he had a loved one in a car crash in 2001. She was a donor. Her heart, eyes and tissue were donated, and it does make a difference. It does authorize the hospital -21-
to hold them until they deem sufficient, and they belong to the hospital until the transplant is made. That was something I didn't realize until I had that experience. Please check those boxes as you can save someone else's life.

Councilman Burton thanked the Public Works for filing potholes.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Shirley Gowens, a resident of N. First Street feels Blythe needs more foot traffic. She provided ideas such as a huge Welcome to Blythe Sign that people could take pictures by, possibly in a park with grass and food vendors. She also thought an indoor park and playground with food vendors next to Smart and Final would be great, so kids could be dropped off while parents shopped.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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8:46:16AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2402-010 COMM 141 SOUTH SECOND STREET PALO VERDE COMMUNITY CO 0.00 7,052.00 7,052.00 4/9/2024 848062017 PRECISE BUILDERS INC WHIC
/13/202 ISSUED Permit Name Water Conn & Lands Meter Only 13/202
Total for: COMM 0.00 7,052.00 7,052.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2404-013 ELEC 1389 SAN GORGONIO STREET STELLAMARIE HENDERSON 26,931.71 782.20 782.20 4/23/2024 SOLAR 836153013 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
21872024 ISSUED Permit Name Roof Solar, Battery & 225 amp panel B2404-019 ELEC 332 EAST STEWART STREET NGUYEN & GONZALEZ 400.00 283.00 283.00 4/16/2024 845073006 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
4/13/2024 FINALED Permit Name Repairs
B2403-032 ELEC 760 SEVILLE LANE MARISHA COLTER 50,000.00 1,784.50 1,784.50 4/15/2024 SOLAR 842021002 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
3/15/2024 FINALED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR, MPU & Battery B2403-036 ELEC 2461 FLORENCE BOULEVARD MEGAN BARRON 48,700.00 692.33 692.33 4/22/2024 SOLAR 824191003 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
3/22/2024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT & MPU
B2403-037 ELEC 621 PARKER PLACE EMILIO HERNANDEZ 19,720.00 649.56 649.56 4/22/2024 SOLAR 842025018 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
472/2024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT
B2402-016 ELEC 129 SOUTH SECOND STREET FERNANDO & MANUELA GUEI 96,700.00 653.08 653.08 4/8/2024 848062016 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
22220224 ISSUED Permit Name Various Elec Improvements
B2404-009 ELEC 2689 SWEETWATER DRIVE KAMRA RAYE ROSSEAN 50,000.00 821.50 821.50 4/18/2024 SOLAR 833380003
418532224 FINALED BermiName Roof Sola, 2 alteries & EARTH ELECTRIC INC B2404-025 ELEC 1103 CATALINA DRIVE DUONG & NGUYEN 400.00 284.00 284.00 4/23/2024 839034002 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
422/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Repairs
B2404-016 ELEC 3180 WEST RIVERSIDE AVENU DEBRAD CLARK 32,640.00 985.24 985.24 4/26/2024 SOLAR 824160014 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
41232024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR & UPGRADE B2404-017 ELEC 451 ALAMEDA STREET FELICIA R NATIVIDAD 7,920.00 642.03 642.03 4/26/2024 SOLAR 851170002 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
4122024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR
B2404-006 ELEC 170 NORTH SECOND STREET LISSETTE & IRENE CEBREROS 400.00 283.00 283.00 4/4/2024 845153003 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
/4/202 FINALED Permit Name Repairs
/4/202
B2404-005 ELEC 1556 RIVIERA DRIVE CHRISTOPHER J YEAGER 500.00 283.00 283.00 4/4/2024 869410011 KNOBLOCH CONSTRUCTION
4/4/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Temporary Power Pole
4/4/2024
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For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
Total for: ELEC 334,311.71 8,143.44 8,143.44
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Рак B2402-018 ENCROACHMENT 100 block SOUTH LOVEKIN BO CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 656.90 656.90 4/5/2024 THE GAS COMPANY
2023/2024 ISSUED Permit Name GAS LINE TO CHIPOTLE
B2404-018 ENCROACHMENT 286 EAST HOBSONWAY in alley CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 3,200.00 706.40 706.40 4/16/2024 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
1113/2024 ISSUED Permit Name
B2404-031 ENCROACHMENT 200 block WEST HOBSONWAY CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 0.00 656.00 656.00 4/30/2024 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
42/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WO #50153-5355211
B2404-003 ENCROACHMENT 300 block EAST CHANSLORWA CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 2,000.00 656.00 656.00 4/5/2024 CRECELIUS INC
11312024 ISSUED Permit Name for 345 East Chanslorway
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 5,200.00 2,675.30 2,675.30
Permit No./Issued
Apolied/Approved Ivpe/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2404-004 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 404.00 404.00 4/25/2024 THE GAS COMPANY
1/412024 ISSUED Permit Name APRIL BLANKET
B2401-019 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 404.00 404.00 4/5/2024 THE GAS COMPANY
1302024 ISSUED Permit Name FEBRUARY BLANKET
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 808.00 808.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2404-008 FENCE 201 WEST RICE STREET FERNANDO & MANUELA GUE! 1,500.00 203.00 203.00 4/8/2024 WROUGHT IRON 848042026 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL /8/202 FINALED Permit Name WROUGHT IRON FENCE
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Total for: FENCE 1,500.00 203.00 203.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 213 SOUTH SPRING STREET SMITH & KRESZYN 4,000.00 653.68 653.68

FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FU
31652024 ISSUED Permit Name Replace Sewer/Water/Drywall B2404-007 OTHER 145 NORTH ACACIA STREET ROSA PEREZ 5,200.00 174.68 174.68 4/8/2024 TEAR OFF 851072009 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
4/8/2024 FINALED Permit Name REROOF & CARPETING
4/8/2024
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B2310-015 OTHER 375 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV DDO CAL INC & ZEE PROPERT 2,795.00 676.63 676.63 4/16/2024 836141013 CLIVE FREID
10/23/3023 FINALED Permit Name CO2 Tank & Monitoring System B2403-011 OTHER 418 NORTH FIRST STREET ELLA SHELTON 9,500.00 877.02 877.02 4/4/2024 845062010 SAFE STEP WALK IN TUB LLC
3/7/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WALK IN TUB, ELEC & PLUMB
4/1/202-
B2404-022 OTHER 381 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE CHERRY MICALIZIO 9,500.00 877.02 877.02 4/18/2024 845022012 SAFE STEP WALK IN TUB LLC
1/18/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WALK IN TUB, ELEC & PLUMB
B2404-034 OTHER 15901 SOUTH BROADWAY CITY OF BLYTHE 35,068.00 0.00 0.00 4/29/2024 869120006 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
1/29/202 ISSUED Permit Name Reroof & Painting
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B2404-010 OTHER 243 SOUTH FOURTH STREET GOSHA INVESTMENTS LIC 7,500.00 192.59 192.59 4/22/2024 848091010 GEORGIY AVETISOV
118/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Roof, Drywall, Paint, Plumbing B2404-029 OTHER 691 WEST HOBSONWAY DESERT HORIZON 45,000.00 1,226.03 1,226.03
4/29/2024 845100011 BURROW CONSTRUCTION
/23/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Loading Dock & Trash Enclosure 4/26/2024
B2404-024 OTHER 190 WHISPERING WINDS ELO PENA GONZALEZ 4,000.00 281.68 281.68 4/25/2024 824214004 OWNER
42212024 ISSUED Permit Name Patio repairs & Patio Enlargement Total for: OTHER 122,563.00 4,959.33 4,959.33
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2403-021 PATIO 350 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULET GUADALUPE SANCHEZ 6,500.00 314.95 314.95 4/25/2024 845022035 OWNER
3/22/2024 ISSUED Permit Name PATIO ON EAST SIDE OF HOME Total for: PATIO 6,500.00 314.95 314.95
Permit No./Issued
Amplied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2404-002 PLUMB 982 EAST MURPHY STREET HECTOR & SUSANNA FLORES 800.00 223.00 223.00 4/3/2024 REPAIR 851064001 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
1/3/2024 FINALED Permit Name REPAIR
B2404-020 PLUMB 2425 FLORENCE BOULEVARD JOHN& MARGARITA RODRIGI 6,000.00 250.00 250.00 4/19/2024 SEWER 824191010
416/2024 FINALED Permilame Comet to Gily SWerSK PLUMBING B2404-026 PLUMB 490 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE RODRIGUEZ FAMILY TRUST 1,400.00 36.00 36.00 4/22/2024 WATER HEATER 845040026 TONY RAY YBARRA
422/2024 FINALED Permit Name Water Heater
B2404-012 PLUMB 252 NORTH MAIN STREET SIMON REX KAPRIELLIAN 14,300.00 451.00 451.00 4/16/2024 845122006 CRECELIUS INC
1922024 ISSUED Permit Name Grease Trap & Sewer
PERM133 CRW

UROCIATE
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For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
Total for: PLUMB 22,500.00 960.00 960.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2404-021 RERF 1089 COCONINO DRIVE MARK & MYRNA DONOWHO 11,000.00 243.85 243.85 4/18/2024 OVER EXIST 839032002 OWNER
4/18/2024 ISSUED Permit Name OVER EXISTING, appox 3000 sq fl B2404-027 RERF 145 SOUTH COMMERCIAL STE ALAN & PATRICIA HALE 4,500.00 174.59 174.59 4/23/2024 TEAR OFF 848024019 OWNER
423/2024 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1320 sq ft
B2404-023 RERF 1040 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE HERB & DIANA HANNA REVOL 2,500.00 104.44 104.44 4/19/2024 TEAR OFF 839031016 OWNER
4/19/2024 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF ON CARPORT
4/19/2024
B2404-001 RERF 921 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE BRENDA JO HASLER 8,500.00 208.91 208.91 4/1/2024 TEAR OFF 839053001 OWNER
411/2024 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF, approx 31 squares Total for: RERFR 26,500.00 731.79 731.79
Permit No./Issued
Apolied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2312-003 RICOUNTY 23761 NEIGHBOURS BLVD GAMALIEL & OLGA GONZALE 9,789.44 629.67 629.67 4/29/2024 872100004 OWNER
11239/2023 ISSUED Permit Name PATIOS 12]
RC2404-003 RIVCOUNTY 8501 INTAKE BOULEVARD SONIA KIM KELLEY 4,000.00 180.30 180.30 4/22/2024 830210016 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
/10/202 ISSUED Permit Name Gas Line
/22/202
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 13,789.44 809.97 809.97
40 Permits Issued from 4/1/2024 Thru 4/30/2024 Total Valuation: $532,864.15 Total Fees: $26,657.78
Total Fees Paid: $26,657.78
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Permits Applications Received
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2404-001 4/8/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 515 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET ARYANNA CATTELL.

BP2404-002 4/11/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED ALL FIELDS IN CITY LIMITS Permit Name TIMBLEWEEDS R& L WATKINS INC
848083020 CASTANIS ET AL
Description:

BP2404-003 FINALED 2502 EAST HOBSONWAY OWNER
857160033 THOMAS M FARRAGE JR
Description:

L.2404-002 4/8/2024 URNPERMI FINALED 1652 EAST HOBSONWAY DWIGHT KELLY ermit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brus 854072007 MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC Description:
4 Permit Applications from 4/1/2024 Thru 4/30/2024
5/2/2024 City of Blythe

8:50:27AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L.2404-001 4/2/2024 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED
2237 WEST HOBSONWAY ACE TOWING & RECOVERY
Permit Name 824194007 ACE TOWING & RECOVERY
Description:

L.2404-003 4/9/2024 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 401 WEST BARNARD STREET Permit Name ANTHONEY'S AUTOMOTIVE
845040022 XIAOTONG LIU & KEYAO YU
Description:

L.2404-004 Permit Name LAWN CARESSES CENS APPLIED 636 EAST WISCONSIN STREET 845092007 MAX BORBOA LAWN SERVICE
Description: SONYA HEFLIN
3 Permit Applications from 4/1/2024 Thru 4/30/2024
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
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
PRC2404-001 PRC Food Truck Transfer Station RECIEVED
ANIL & ANJANA SHARMA 4/24/2024
100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SOLANO AVENUE
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024: 1 5/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 2
9:16:25AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
MERG2404-001 PARCEL MERGER merged w/845-161-008 AT NRO
ARMANDO SALDIVAR 4/30/2024
428 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024: 1 -28-
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9:16:25AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
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
G2404-001 GRAFFITI COMPLETED
BARBER AUTO MALL PROPERTIES 4/3/2024
225 SOUTH CARLTON AVENUE
Comments:

G2404-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ZEILER PROPERTIES LLC ET AL 4/3/2024
825 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-003 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
RENOVA PROPERTIES 4/3/2024
1020 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2404-004 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 4/3/2024
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-005 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
KRISHNAHARUP INC 4/3/2024
850 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-006 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
4 EIGHTEEN CAPITAL VENTURES 4/3/2024
950 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-007 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GO 4/3/2024
141 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE
Comments:

G2404-008 GRAFFITI sewer lift station COMPLETED
4/3/2024
300 block of S INTAKE
Comments:

G2404-009 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
1000 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

PROIS CRW SYSTEMS
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9:16:25AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-010 GRAFFITI baracade post COMPLETED
4/4/2024
1100 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2404-011 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
414/2024
1700 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2404-012 GRAFFITI radar control sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
1700 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2404-013 GRAFFITI stop sign ahead sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
2000 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2404-014 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
2100 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2404-015 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
2200 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2404-016 GRAFFITI both way sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
500 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2404-017 GRAFFITI freeway entrance sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
200 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2404-018 GRAFFITI DO NOT ENTER SIGN COMPLETED
414/2024
200 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2404-019 GRAFFITI freeway entrance sign COMPLETED
414/2024
100 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-020 GRAFFITI do not enter sign COMPLETED
4/4/2024
100 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2404-021 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ZEILER PROPERTIES LLC ET AL 4/5/2024
825 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-022 GRAFFITI wiped graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 4/5/2024
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-023 GRAFFITI no left turn sign COMPLETED
4/5/2024
100 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2404-024 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/5/2024
100 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2404-025 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/5/2024
300 block of E MURPHY ST
Comments:

G2404-026 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/5/2024
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

G2404-027 GRAFFITI pedestrian river crossing sign COMPLETED 4/5/2024
3400 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LA CASITA 4/5/2024
830 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2404-030 GRAFFITI baracade rails COMPLETED
4/5/2024
3700 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-031 GRAFFITI wiped graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/5/2024
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2404-032 GRAFFITI people crossing sign COMPLETED
4/5/2024
800 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-033 GRAFFITI traffic light control box COMPLETED
415/2024
100 block of N BROADWAY
Comments:

G2404-034 GRAFFITI sign and poles COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/5/2024
500 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2404-035 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CHANDRA HOSPITALITY 4/11/2024
2011 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2404-036 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 4/11/2024
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-037 GRAFFITI PVID canal COMPLETED
4/11/2024
700 block of N 7TH ST
Comments:

G2404-038 GRAFFITI PVID canal COMPLETED
4/11/2024
1100 block of E BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2404-039 GRAFFITI PVID canal COMPLETED
4/11/2024
400 block of 7TH ST
Comments:

G2404-040 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOYCE A WONG LIVING TRUST DTD 4/18/2024
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-041 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUE VINE HOSPITALITY LLC 4/18/2024
939 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-042 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HOBSON HOSPITALITY 4/18/2024
1673 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-043 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 4/18/2024
1652 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-044 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
IST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF 4/18/2024
350 NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2404-045 GRAFFITI PVID CANAL COMPLETED
4/18/2024
1100 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2404-046 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SMITH & KRESZYN 4/19/2024
222 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2404-047 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 4/19/2024
1225 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-048 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 4/19/2024
316 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-049 GRAFFITI bus stop bench COMPLETED
4/19/2024
200 block of N 1ST ST
Comments:

G2404-050 GRAFFITI old well COMPLETED
4/19/2024
700 block of N 10TH ST
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-051 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HPD RIVERSIDE & NATL HOUSING C 4/19/2024
200 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2404-052 GRAFFITI cbv COMPLETED
4/19/2024
900 block of VISTA SUNRISE
Comments:

G2404-053 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BETH R MOORE 4/19/2024
1081 CALIFORNIA ST
Comments:

G2404-054 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLUE COLORADO RIVER LLC 4/24/2024
1101 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-055 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 4/24/2024
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-056 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
600 block of N EUCALYPTUS ST
Comments:

G2404-057 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
600 block alley way of N EUCALYPTU
Comments:

G2404-058 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
800 block of N EUCALYPTUS ST
Comments:

G2404-059 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
800 block alleyway of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-060 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
800 block alleyway N EUCALYPTUS ST
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-061 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THOMAS FARRAGE TRUST 4/24/2024
248 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-062 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
400 block of DOWNS CT
Comments:

G2404-063 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
900 block alleyway N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-064 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
900 block alleyway N EUCALYPTUS ST
Comments:

G2404-065 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
900 block alleyway N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-066 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
500 block of HOLLEY LANE
Comments:

G2404-067 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
400 block of HOLLEY LANE
Comments:

G2404-068 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/24/2024
1000 block alleyway N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-069 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
1000 block alleyway of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-070 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/24/2024
1100 block of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-071 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

G2404-072 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-073 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2404-074 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
400 block of W MONTEZUMA ST
Comments:

G2404-075 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
500 block of CORONADO ST
Comments:

G2404-076 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
4/25/2024
900 block of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-077 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
1000 block of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:

G2404-078 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
200 block of W DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2404-079 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
100 block of W DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2404-080 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
4/25/2024
100 block of NASH AVE
Comments:

PRO.115 CRW/SYSTEMS
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9:16:25AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
G2404-081 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 4/25/2024
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024: 80 5/2/2024 City of Blythe
9:18:20AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 4/1/2024 thru 4/30/2024
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG
COMPLAINT 8
WITNESS IN FIELD 3
ZONING
Total Cases Opened: 13
Cases closed in April: 28
Current active cases: 348
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
April 2024
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 22
Structure 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 8
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 4
Total # of Incidents 35
Activity
Drills 5
Staff Meeting 1
Races 5
Total Activities 11
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
April 2024
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing 1
Prowlers
Public Intoxication 12
Alarm 23
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 10
AVA Vehicles Tows 1
Vehicle Red Tags 1
Documented Police Reports 152
Total Incidents 1420
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
OLIC
POLTON
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for April 2024.

Homeless Detail: April
People contacted. 185
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 9 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 11 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to mental health._ 10 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 1
Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 2
People sent to rehab.

People picked up by a family member and taken home 0
out of town.

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

Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 13 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 4 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 4
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CASLIEHED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Amendment Number One to Police Chief Employment Agreement PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to the City of Blythe Police Chief Employment Agreement between the City and Police Chief Garth Dale.

FISCAL IMPACT: The amendment provides for a modest increase in uniform allowance of $2.50 per pay period to match a recent increase in the Sworn Unit's uniform allowance. It also provides for the transfer of a City vehicle at the end of the term of the agreement in September 2026, or a cash payout if the Police Chief separates from employment with the City or the vehicle is totaled prior to the end of the term of the agreement.

BACKGROUND: On September 14, 2021, the City and Garth Dale entered into a Police Chief Employment Agreement. The initial term of the agreement was three years, commencing September 15, 2021, and is set to expire on September 14, 2024. As the City wishes to continue the employment of Garth Dale as the City's Police Chief, the City and the Police Chief negotiated the terms of an amendment to the Police Chief's Employment Agreement.

STAFF REPORT: Terms of the proposed amendment include:
• A two-year extension to the term of the Employment Agreement, extending the term through September 14, 2026.
• A modest increase in uniform allowance of $2.50 per pay period for consistency with the allowance provided to the Sworn Unit.
• In lieu of providing an increase in the Chief's base compensation during the extension period, the amendment provides for the transfer of the Chief's service vehicle at the end of the agreement. The amendment outlines the terms of a cash payout to the Chief in the event the Chief separates from employment before the end of the term, or the vehicle is totaled before the end of the term.

Staff recommends that the Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to the Police Chief Employment Agreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Amendment Number One to City of Blythe Police Chief Employment Agreement -41-

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE
TO

CITY OF BLYTHE

POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CITY OF BLYTHE POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of May 14, 2024 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporatior ('City"), and GARTH DALE, an individual ("Employee").

WHEREAS, City and Employee entered into a Police Chief Employment Agreement dated September 14, 2021 (the "Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Section 2.1 of the Agreement provides for a term of three (3) years, beginning on September 15, 2021 and ending on September 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, City and Employee desire to extend the term of the Agreement for two (2) years, through September 14, 2026; and
WHEREAS, in lieu of an increase to Employee's compensation, City and Employee have agreed that City will transfer Employee's City-issued vehicle to Employee upon the expiration of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, City and Employee desire to amend the Agreement to memorialize the terms of such transfer; and
WHEREAS, City and Employee desire to amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, City and Employee agree as follows:

1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

The term of this Agreement is five (5) years, commencing September 15, 2021 ("Commencement Date") and remaining in full force and effect through the end of the business day on September 14, 2026 ("Initial Term"), unless otherwise terminated as set forth herein. Upon the expiration of the Initial Term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically extend on a month-to-month basis until terminated as set forth herein.

Section 4.0 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:
(a) Medical Benefits. The City's contribution for medical insurance for Employee and eligible family members will have a cap of $695.00 per month. All increases in premiums above $695.00 will be paid by the City up 1 of 8
Police Chief Employment Agreement
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to the 2014 rates as outlined below. All increases above the 2014 rates shall be paid entirely by Employee.

Plan Individual Individual + Individual + Two or
One Dependent More Dependents
Blue Shield $543.21 $1,086.42 $1,412.35
Access (HMO)
PERS Gold $586.32 $1,172.64 $1,524.43
Select (PPO)
PERS Platinum $638.22 $1,276.44 $1,659.37
(PPO)
PORAC Police & $634.00 $1,186.00 $1,507.00
Fire Health Plan
(b) Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. City shall provide Employee and eligible family members with dental and vision insurance, and shall provide Employee with life and short-term disability insurance. City shall pay 100% of the premiums on said insurance. Employee's life insurance policy will be valued at $50,000.00. Employee shall name the beneficiaries of the life insurance policy.
(C) Retirement Benefits. Employee shall be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System ('CalPERS") in accordance with the City's contract with CaPERS. Employee understands and agrees that Employee shall be entitled to the 2.7% at age 57 pension formula under CaPERS.

Employee shall pay the Employee's share of the member contribution. (d) Administrative Leave. Employee shall be entitled to eleven (11) days of administrative leave per fiscal year during his employment with the City. Up to three (3) days of administrative leave unused at the end of a fiscal year may be carried over into the succeeding fiscal year. The maximum accrual is fourteen (14) days per fiscal year. Upon separation, Employee shall not be entitled to any payment for unused administrative leave. (e) Vacation Leave. Employee shall accrue vacation leave at the rate of 4.62 hours per pay period to a maximum accrual of 280 hours. Employee may sell vacation leave earned above the maximum accrual semi-annually on the last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Payment will be made at Employee's current rate of pay. Employee shall submit a request for such payment prior to June 1 to be paid on the last pay period in June and prior to November 1 to be paid on the last pay period in November.

Employee is entitled to a 100% pay out of vacation leave accrual in the event Employee separates from his employment with the City. 2 of 8
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(f) Sick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 5.2 hours per pay period to a maximum accrual of 720 hours. Cash pay back provisions of sick leave hours in excess of the maximum allowed for accrual shall apply. Employee may request to cash out 50% of the sick leave hours accrued but not used in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), up to a maximum of 48 hours, to be paid at the current rate of pay on the last pay period in June of that fiscal year.

Employee is entitled to a 100% pay out of sick leave accrual in the event of the following listed separations from employment with the City: service or disability retirement or in the event Employee becomes deceased during the course of employment, which will then entitle Employee's primary beneficiary to payment of 100% of accrued sick leave at Employee's current rate of pay, up to a maximum of 720 hours of accrued unused sick leave. (g) Paid Holidays. Employee shall be eligible for paid holidays on City- designated holidays as they now exist or hereafter may be amended to the same extent as other City employees. Employee is also entitled to one (1) floating holiday per fiscal year. The floating holiday may be scheduled on a date that is agreeable to Employee and the City Manager. The floating holiday is non-accruable.
(h) Bereavement Leave. Regulations and rules of the City relating to Bereavement Leave as they now exist or hereafter may be amended shall apply to Employee to the same extent as other City employees. (i) Uniform Allowance. City shall provide Employee $65.00 each bi-weekly pay period as an equipment and uniform allowance.
(i) Use of City Vehicle. City shall provide an automobile for Employee's use during his employment with City. City shall be responsible for insuring the vehicle, paying for operation, maintenance, and repair costs, and for the regular replacement of the vehicle. Employee may use the vehicle for Employee's reasonable personal use locally since the Police Chief is required to be available at all times to respond in the event of an emergency.

Employee may also use the vehicle for Employee's reasonable incidental personal use when using the vehicle for official City business outside of Blythe. Employee shall not permit any person to drive or use the vehicle, including, but not limited to, Employee's spouse or dependents, except for such City employees, volunteers or agents as authorized by the City Manager.
(k) Transfer of City Vehicle at End of Initial Term. City and Employee acknowledge and agree that City has provided for Employee's use a 2023 Dodge Charger Police V-8 R/T RWD 4-Door Sedan, with gray exterior and black interior, Vehicle Identification Number 2C3CDXAT2PH532797 ("City 3 of 8
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Vehicle"). In lieu of providing an increase to Employee's base salary during the fourth and fifth years of the Initial Term of this Agreement, City and Employee agree that City will transfer title and possession of the City Vehicle to Employee on September 14, 2026 ("Transfer Date"), subject to the following terms and conditions:
(i) While this Agreement is in effect, Employee shall continue to use the City Vehicle in the ordinary course of Employee's employment with the City.
(ii) City will transfer title and possession of the City Vehicle to Employee on the Transfer Date. City and Employee agree that the estimated value of the vehicle on such date will be $18,000.00 ("Estimated Value").
(iii) In the event City terminates Employee's employment with the City without cause or Employee resigns from his employment or retires on or after September 15, 2024 and prior to the Transfer Date, City agrees to sell Employee the City Vehicle at the estimated fair market value of the City Vehicle and provide a credit toward such purchase.

The calculation of the estimated fair market value and the credit shall be as set forth herein.
(1) City and Employee agree that City will determine the estimated fair market value of the City Vehicle at the time of Employee's separation by taking the average of the trade-in values provided by each Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, and
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
(2) City and Employee agree that the credit to be provided to Employee toward the purchase of the City Vehicle will be a pro-rated amount of the Estimated Value. The credit will be calculated by multiplying $750.00 by the number of months between September 15, 2024 and the date of separation. By way of example, if Employee separated from the City on
February 10, 2025, there would be five (5) months between September 15, 2024 and the date of separation, such that Employee would be entitled to a credit of $3,750.00 toward the purchase of the City Vehicle at the estimated fair market value. If the estimated fair market value at such time was $25,000.00, City would provide a credit of $3,750.00 toward he purchase price of $25,000.00, such that the City Vehick vould be sold to Employee at a price of $21.250.00. As al additional example, if Employee separated from the City on October 10, 2025, there would be 13 months between
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Employee would be entitled to a credit of $9,750.00. If the estimated fair market value at such time was $22,000.00, City would provide a credit of $9,750.00 toward the purchase price of $22,000.00, such that the City Vehicle would be sold to Employee at a price of $12,250.00.
(3) If Employee does not wish to purchase the City Vehicle at the time of Employee's early separation, City agrees to make a lump sum payment in the same amount of the credit that
would have been provided pursuant to this subsection. By way of example, if Employee separated from the City on
February 10, 2025, there would be tive (5) months between September 15, 2024 and the date of separation, such that Employee would be entitled to a lump sum payment of
$3,750.00 if Employee elected not to purchase the City
Vehicle at the time of such separation.
(4) Employee acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of this subsection are only applicable if Employee separates from his employment with the City on or after September 15, 2024 and prior to the Transfer Date.
(iv) Employee acknowledges and agrees that if Employee is terminated for cause prior to the Transfer Date, City will not transfer title or possession of the City Vehicle to Employee or make any payments to Employee beyond any payouts to which Employee is otherwise entitled pursuant to this Agreement or law.
(v) Prior to the City transferring title and possession of the City Vehicle to Employee, Employee will remove all equipment added to upfit the vehicle for use by the Police Chief, including but not limited to, public safety lights and communications equipment. City will inspect such removal prior to transferring title and possession of the City Vehicle to Employee.
(vi) Employee acknowledges and agrees that the City Vehicle will be provided to Employee "as is" and the City makes no express or (vii) City will submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) to the California Department of Motor Vehicles within five (5) days of the date of transfer.
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(viii) City and Employee acknowledge and agree that a smog inspection will not be required because the City Vehicle will be less than four years old at the time of transfer.
(ix) Employee shall register the City Vehicle in his name with the California Department of Motor Vehicles within one week of the date City transfers title of the City Vehicle to Employee.
(x) In the event the City Vehicle is totaled prior to the Transfer Date or Employee's earlier separation from employment with the City, City and Employee agree that the City will make a lump sum payment to Employee in an amount equal to a pro-rated portion of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00) based on the number of months between September 15, 2024 and the Transfer Date or the date of Employee's separation from employment with the City, whichever occurs sooner. The pro-rated amount would be calculated by multiplying $750.00 by the number of months between September 15, 2024 and the Transfer Date or the date of Employee's separation from employment with the City, whichever occurs sooner. By way of example, if the City Vehicle were totaled and Employee separated from employment with the City on October 10, 2025, there would be 13 months between September 15, 2024 and the date of Employee's separation, such that the pro-rated amount would total $9,750.00.

City will make such payment within thirty (30) days from the Transfer Date or the date of Employee's separation from employment with the City. Employee acknowledges and agrees that City will not transfer title or possession of the City Vehicle or any other vehicle to Employee if the City Vehicle is totaled.
(xi) Employee acknowledges and agrees that he shall be exclusively liable for all taxes for which he is responsible, if any, resulting from the transter of the City Vehicle or any payment made by the City.

Employee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City for payment of tax obligations as may be required by any federal, state, or local taxing authority, at any time, resulting from the transfer of the City Vehicle or any payment made by the City.
(xii) City and Employee shall cooperate with one another in providing any information as may be necessary to complete the transfer or file any documents or forms required in connection with the transfer.

Section 7.3 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

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cause, as defined herein, during the Initial Term, Employee shall be entitled to severance pay in an amount equal to three (3) months of Employee's base salary, or, if there are less than three (3) months remaining in the term of the Agreement, an amount equal to Employee's monthly base salary at the time of termination multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of this Agreement, in accordance with California Government Code section 53260. Employee agrees to accept this severance as the sole remedy upon such termination. The payment of such severance benefit shall be conditioned upon Employee executing a general release agreement containing a general release of all claims Employee may have against the City at the time of any such termination, in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and Employee's satisfaction of the termination obligations set forth herein.

Each of the parties acknowledges that he/it has been represented by independen agal counsel of his/its own choosing, or if not, has been advised to obtair independent legal counsel and has freely and voluntarily waived and relinquished

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

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

CITY OF BLYTHE
Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager

EMPLOYEE
Garth Dale
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code and report to the City Council no later than October 1, 2024, regarding whether or not an amendment to the Code is required.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) requires every local agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. The Conflict of Interest Code identifies positions that involve the making or participation in making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest, assigns disclosure categories to these positions; and indicates the types of economic interest which must be reported, such as investments, investments in real estate or sources of income or gifts.

STAFF REPORT: The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code every two years (in even numbered years) to determine if the Code needs to be amended. For example, the Conflict of Interest Code may require amendments if any positions have been eliminated or re-named, or if new positions have been added, since the last Code was approved.

The City Council is the code reviewing body for the City and City agencies, including the Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Financing Authority. In accordance with California Government Code section 87306.5, no later than July 1, 2024, the City Council must direct staff to begin review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code to determine if amendments are necessary. By October 1, 2024, staff must present a report to the City Council indicating whether or not an amendment to the Code is necessary.

Between now and October 1, 2024, staff will review the City's Conflict of Interest Code to determine if any amendments are necessary. By October 1, 2024, staff will advise Council on whether any amendments should be made to the existing Code. If amendments are needed, staff will present a proposed Resolution to adopt an amended Code.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Park Improvements Project
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by Ortco, Inc. for the installation of a commercial grade fabric shade structure at Engevik Park. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The City entered into an Agreement with Ortco, Inc. on September 12, 2023, to install a commercial grade shade structure at Engevik Park. The project consisted of the procurement and installation of a thirty-two foot by thirty-foot by twelve foot (32' x30'x12') commercial grade fabric shade structure at Engevik Park, located at the northwest corner of N.

Carlton Avenue and W. Barnard Street.

STAFF REPORT: The Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Park Improvements Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department on May 2, 2024. The project was completed under the approved project budget of $42,625.00. No change orders were issued as part of the project.

It is recommended Council accept the work performed by Ortco, Inc. for the subject project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of project bonds when appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Completion
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225

EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES -
GOVERNMENT CODE $§ 6103, 27383

SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(California Civil Code § 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. Name and Address of Owner. The City of Blythe ("City"), a municipal corporation, whose address is 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, is the fee owner of the public work of improvement described herein and of the property containing said public work of improvement.

2. Description of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is the project known as: Engevik Park Playground Shade Structure Park Improvements Project.

The public work of improvement generally consisted of: the procurement and installation of a thirty-two foot by thirty-foot by twelve foot (32'x30'x12') commercial grade fabric shade structure at Engevik Park, located at the northwest corner of N Carlton Avenue and W. Barnard Street in Blythe.

Location of Public Work of provement Thorpull or of it Cantonese t the Citv of Bivthe Enaevik Park, i
Barnard Street in the City of Blythe.

4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: Ortco, Inc. 2163 Glassell St. Orange, CA 92865.

5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated September 12, 2023 for the public work of improvement.

6. Name of Surety. The surety furnishing the faithful performance and labor and material bonds for the public work of improvement is: SureTec Indemnity Company.

7. Date of Completion. The public work of improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on: May 2, 2024.
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8. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on May 14, 2024 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this Notice of Completion.

Dated:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor

VERIFICATION
1, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on _, at Blythe, California.

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Annual Consumer Price Index and Landfill Rate Adjustment PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the annual rate adjustments submitted by CR&R pursuant to Section 22.7.1 of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement FISCAL IMPACT: An increase to customers of 3.48% for sanitation service component of fees and 0.00% increase in the landfill component of fees.

BACKGROUND: On January 27, 2015, the City Council adopted the Second Amendment and Restatement to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between CR&R Incorporated and the City of Blythe. The Agreement subsequently went into effect on February 1, 2015. Section 22.7.1 of the Agreement states beginning July 1, 2015, and on each July 1s' thereafter, all rates set forth in Exhibit A, including all ancillary fees and charges, shall be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index "CPI", ", All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County Metropolitan area. Disposal and Waste processing shall be adjusted annually based on the CPI or the percentage increase in the per ton tipping fee established by the Riverside County Waste Management Department. All requests for rate adjustments shall be submitted to the City Manager for review and accuracy and the City Council shall approve the rate adjustments.

STAFF REPORT: City staff has reviewed the rate adjustments submitted by CR&R for completeness and accuracy. It is recommended the Council approve the rate adjustments as submitted.

ATTACHMENTS:

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Exhibit A
City of Blythe - Rate Schedule
Rates Effective 7/1/2024
Monthly
Service Rate
Standard service 90 gal $28.08
Residential China Sword $0.00
Additional 90 gal $11.17
Additional 90 gal- recycling $2.66
Commercal Cart Service
Commercial 90 gallon set $103.69
Additional 90 gal commercial carts $34.32
Commercial Recycle 90 gallon (with bin service) $68.89
Commercial 2 cubic yard bin
1 x week $138.12
2 x week $276.60
Commercial 3 cubic yard bin
1 x week $207.42
2 x week $347.41
3x week $487.29
4x week $627.28
5 x week $767.20
6 x week $907.17
Commercial 4 cubic yard bin
1x week $276.60
2 x week $463.12
3 x week $649.72
4 x week $836.27
5 x week $1,022.84
6 x week $1,209.40
Commercial 6 cubic yard bin
1 x week $322.88
2 x week $634.49
3 x week $860.14
4x week $1,067.59
5xweek $1,265.07
5x week $1,462.53
Commercial 3 cubic yard recycling bin
1 x week $139.42
2 x week $237.30
3 x week $340.00
4 x week $417.37
5x week $526.96
6x week $636.55
Commercial 4 cubic yard recycling bin
1 x week $192.52
2 x week $319.53
3x week $446.89
4 x week $558.36
5 x week $692.25
6 x week $826.15

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Exhibit A
City of Blythe - Rate Schedule
Rates Effective 7/1/2024
Rolloff Services Per Haul
10-40 Cubic Yard Trash Rolloff Container $346.86
10-40 Cubic Yard Recycle Rolloff Container $346.86
Rolloff Compactor Haul Fee $698.13
Rolloff Container Delivery Fee $103.32
Rolloff New Account Set-Up Fee $67.59
Rolloff False Run Fee $128.43
Rolloff Relocation Box Fee (on same job site) $128.43
Load Rejection Fee $178.93
Additonal Commercial Services
Extra Pick Up on Existing Trash Bin $124.38
Extra Pick Up on Existing Recycle Bin $97.35
Cart New Account Set-Up Fee (Temp-Perm) $45.99
Bin New Account Set-Up Fee (Temp-Perm) $67.59
Commercial Overage Fee $75.72
Recycle Bin Contamination Fee $72.99
Commercial Bin Delivery Fee (Temp-Perm) $87.90
Commercial Bin Removal Fee (Temp-Perm) $87.90
Commercial Cart Delivery Fee $74.35
Commercial Cart Removal Fee $74.35
Commercial Scout Service $60.85
Commercial Bin Relocation Fee $57.59
Commercial Locking Bin $21.65
Replacement Lock or Key $20.28
Replacement of Stolen or Burned Bin $676.05
Commercial Bulky Item Fee $47,32
Bin Exchange in Excess of one per year $101.41
Commercial Delinquent Account Removal Fee $74.35
Commercial Delinquent Account Re-instatement Fee $74.35 Commercial Bin Rollout Fees:
0-20 Feet No charge
21-36 Feet $13.50
37-52 Feet $20.28
53-68 Feet $27.05
69-84 Feet $33.81
Greater Than 84 Feet $40.57
Organics Contamination Fee $ 40.00
Additional Residential Services
Additlonal Cart Exchange (Over one per year) $21.65
Additional Cart Replacement (Over one per year) $21.65
Residential Bulky Item Fee (Over four per Calendar year) $31.09 Residential New Account Set-Up Fee $33.81
Residential Mail-In Sharps Kit $135.15
Residentlal Compact Florescent Bulb Kit $75.72
Three Cubic Yard Clean Up Bin (Includes one service) $71.46 Additional Dump on Two Cubic Yard Bin $71.46
Four Cubic Yard Clean Up Bin (Includes one service) $95.26 Additional Dump on Three Cubic Yard Bir $95.26
Residential Bin Relocation Fee $67.59
Residential Delinquent Account Cart Removal $67.59
Residential Delinquent Account Cart Re-Instatement $67.59 CFC Removal $60.85
Burned Cart Replacement Fee (Residential or Commercial) $87.90 Green waste Drop-Off (Landscapers/Business Only) $20.28 Other Associated Work $101.41

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police and Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481") into law, which became effective January 1, 2022. AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used by law enforcement agencies.

AB 481, codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of the California Government Code, requires California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing bodies of military equipment use policies prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070 and includes, but is not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, long range acoustic devices, and flashbangs. The items considered to be "military equipment" by AB 481 are employed by many law enforcement agencies across the country to enhance citizen and officer safety.

Pursuant to AB 481, the military equipment use policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the City Council. AB 481 requires that the proposed policy be provided to the City Council and posted on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the public meeting at which the policy is considered. Once adopted, AB 481 requires annual review and renewal of the ordinance, annual reporting on the military equipment identified in the policy, and an annual community engagement meeting regarding the annual report.

AB 481 requires that the annual military equipment report include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. (3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. -57-
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year tollowing submission of the annual military equipment report. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

STAFF REPORT: On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 915-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy") governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under AB 481. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. The City's updated Policy includes eight categories of "military equipment" listed in AB 481. The Policy also contemplates use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies.

The Police Department has prepared an Annual Military Equipment Report (Annual Report") in accordance with AB 481 and the Policy. The Annual Report is attached to this staff report as Attachment 1. Pursuant to AB 481 and the Policy, the Police Department has scheduled a community engagement meeting for May 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the City Council Chambers to discuss the report and respond to questions from the public regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

As outlined above, AB 481 also requires that the City Council annually review and renew the ordinance adopting the military equipment use policy. The Police Department has identified additional items that are considered "military equipment" under AB 481. To comply with AB 481, the Police Department will be proposing an amended military equipment use policy for the City Council's consideration at the June City Council meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Annual Military Equipment Report
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AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report
Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of the California Government Code, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing bodies of military equipment use policies before purchasing, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment. This initial policy must be passed via ordinance and reviewed and renewed by the governing body each year. AB 481 provides an expansive definition of "military equipment" that includes many items which law enforcement agencies use, deploy, and obtain on a regular basis.

The law enforcement agency is required to return annually to provide an annual military equipment report ("Annual Report") to the governing body and the public at large. The agency is also required to host a community engagement meeting for members of the public to attend.

On May 10, 2022, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted Ordinance No. 915-22 adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy") governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under AB 481. The Policy was effective as of June 10, 2022. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. Since the initial adoption of the Policy, the Blythe Police Department (BPD) has successfully maintained the military equipment in accordance with the Policy. This Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with Government Code section 7072(a). The BPD will host a community engagement meeting on May 28, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, in the City Council Chambers, located at 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA.

The following constitutes the BPD's Annual Report:
(i) Armored Vehicles (2000 Dodge Peacekeeper Armored Rescue Truck) (a) Use of Equipment: Used for rescue and the safe service of search warrants. (b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $1,045.66. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: The BPD plans to exchange this vehicle for an MRAP vehicle that has become available. This exchange was approved by Blythe City Council on February 13, 2024.
(ii) Command and Control Vehicles (2009 Eagle Command Post) (a) Use of Equipment: used as a command post is community events, crime scenes and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $2,450.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: None.

Annual Military Equipment Report - AB 481
May 2024

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(iii) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $1,800.00 for reporting and streaming software.
(i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: None, however, these units will need new batteries this year.

DJI Matrice 30T
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $2,200.00 for data services. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: The Police Department intends to apply for grant funding to add 3 additional DJI Matrice 30T UAS in the next year.
(iv) Firearms
Colt enhanced select fire patrol rifles
(a) Use of Equipment: Patrol and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $2,200.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 28
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: None.

B&T 9mm select fire rifles
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 4
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: None.

Annual Military Equipment Report - AB 481
May 2024

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Blythe Police Department
9mm Glock 18 pistols
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(t) Future Acquisition Plans: None.

Remington 870 shotguns, converted to less lethal green stocks for identification purposes
(a) Use of Equipment: Patrol and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 15
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: None.
(v) Ammunition CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds. (a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $700.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund
(e) Quantity: 50
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: The Police Department intends to purchase 100 rounds for training and stock rotation.
(vi) Breaching Apparatuses
Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel
(a) Concerns an Complit Racined: None.
(i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: None.

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Blythe Police Department
Defense Technology Breaching Rounds
(a) Use of Equipment: Door breaching.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $700.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 30
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: The Police Department intends to purchase 100 rounds for training and stock rotation.
(vii) Flash Bang Grenades (Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device) (a) Use of Equipment: Distraction.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,200.00. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: Asset Forfeiture Fund. (e) Quantity: 25
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: The Police Department intends to purchase 100 for training and stock rotation.
(vill) Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls
Pepper Ball Carbines
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): None. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Future Acquisition Plans: The Police Department intends to replace existing equipment with 4 updated models.

Pepper Balls
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): None. (i) Funding source for FY 24-25: General Fund
Ie) Guare Acquisiton Plans: The Blythe Police Department intends la purchase 2,000 pepper balls for use with new carbines.

Annual Military Equipment Report -ay 2024

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Action Alert from Cal Cities for Support and Opposition of proposed State Legislation
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to provide letters of opposition to AB 1886, SB 1037, SB 1164, SB 1494 and letters of support to AB 1799, AB 1990, AB 1960 and SB 923. It is further recommended Council support Senator Glazer's request of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) to approve an audit to evaluate the housing element review process conduced by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Cal Cities lobbies for cities and supports initiatives that retain local control.

They support bills that protect cities and enhance local control and oppose legislation that is perceived to be harmful to cities. As part of these lobbying efforts, from time to time they ask cities to provide letters in support or opposition to various bills.

STAFF REPORT: In recent years, the State has supplied a barrage of overreaching housing bills that make it harder for cities to achieve the State's Housing goals. SB 1037 and AB 1886 are the latest additions to this list. Instead of pursuing legislation to punish cities, law makers should partner with local officials to provide guidance and assistance to finalize their housing elements and meet housing targets. SB 1164 and SB1494 would deprive local governments of essential revues such as property tax revenue.

AB 1799, AB 1990, AB 1960 and SB 923 address public safety issues related to retail theft, and smash and grab robberies. These measures would bolster law enforcement response to retail thefts, enhance sentencing for property loss or damage and revise Proposition 47 to require a person convicted of a petty theft or shoplifting to be punished by one year in county jail if the person has two or more prior theft related convictions. salute i also aling is member is to pom he nator are see for a cen working for two years to obtain a certified Housing Element. The third draft is currently under review by HCD. We are hopeful our Housing Element will be certified this go around, but it has taken years and many staff hours to get to this point. A streamlined Housing Element review process would be beneficial to all cities and would allow cities to further their housing goals and meet the state's housing guidelines instead of being bogged down by the HE review process.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Action Alerts
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LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA
CITIES Public Safety
2024 Cal Cities Advocacy Priority
Improve public safety in California communities.

A spike in retail theft, violent smash-and-grab robberies, fentanyl deaths, and strained social services are creating significant challenges beyond the capacity of local governments in California. Cities need state assistance to advance solutions that help reduce crime, increase emergency service capacity, and provide more support to those struggling with substance Use.

Priority public safety bills
AB 1779 (Irwin) Theft. SUPPORT
This measure would allow prosecutors to file charges related to retail theft across jurisdictions.

AB 1990 (Carrillo, Wendy) Criminal procedure: arrests: shoplifting. SUPPORT This measure would authorize a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor shoplifting offense not committed in the officer's presence if the officer has probable cause to believe that person has committed shoplifting.

AB 1960 (Soria) Sentencing enhancements. SUPPORT
This measure would create a new sentencing enhancement for property loss or damage that occurs during the commission of a felony.

SB 923 (Archuleta) Theft. SUPPORT
This measure would revise Proposition 47 to require a person convicted of petty theft or shoplifting to be punished by one year in county jail if the person has two or more prior convictions for theft-related offenses.

Why these bills matter to cities
• Reducing retail theft, shoplifting, and organized retail theft is a top priority for city officials and their communities. These criminal activities are adversely impacting small businesses, residents, and local economies.
• Rising theft is impacting many communities in California, and city officials need additional tools to help reduce crime and improve the safety of their neighborhoods. • Commercial burglary is at the highest rate since 2008. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, commercial burglary increased statewide since 2020, including in 14 of the 15 largest counties.
• City officials are calling on the Legislature to take swift action and pass comprehensive reform to reduce the alarming rise in retail theft, without returning to the days of mass incarceration.
www.calcities.org
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LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA
CITIES
Housing and Homelessness
2024 Cal Cities Advocacy Priority
Expand investments to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase the supply of affordable housing.

California cities are maximizing efforts to get residents into safe, stable, and affordable housing.

Cities are connecting unhoused individuals with wraparound services, delivering permanent supportive housing, and jumpstarting affordable housing construction. However, the homelessness crisis continues unabated - fueled in part by a lack of affordable housing and ongoing funding.

Solving this dual crisis will require a strong partnership between all levels of government.

Priority bills and budget ask
$3 billion annually to help cities increase housing supply and prevent homelessness. SUPPORT The state must bolster local government efforts to support our most vulnerable residents through ongoing, permanent funding in the state budget to prevent and reduce homelessness and boost the supply of affordable housing.

AB 1886 (Alvarez) Housing element: substantial compliance. OPPOSE This measure would eliminate the ability of cities to self-certify their housing element and encourage developers to pursue "builder's remedy" projects, thus avoiding local housing plans and zoning requirements.

SB 1037 (Wiener) Planning and zoning: housing element: enforcement. OPPOSE This measure would allow the Attorney General to take legal action against a city and seek fines up to $50,000 a month for either failure to adopt a compliant housing element or if the city disregards state laws that require ministerial approval of certain housing projects.

Why these priorities matter to cities
• A major obstacle for cities to effectively plan, zone, and approve housing is the state's desire to continuously change the law, especially when many recent laws disregard local decision-making and community involvement. New, unproven, and overreaching policies are not what is needed.
• Instead of pursuing new laws that punish cities — even those acting in good faith — lawmakers should direct the Department of Housing and Community Development to better assist cities with housing element compliance.
• Lawmakers should partner with local officials to invest in cities and address our housing and homelessness crisis. Targeted, ongoing funding of $3 billion would support community-based solutions that connect our residents to the services they need and provide roofs over their heads.
• Cities support continued funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant (HHAP) program, but this funding source is not the silver bullet that solves the crisis.

New Cal Cities data show 60% of cities have been unsuccessful in accessing this critical funding. Cities with populations under 150,000 need access to state programs to support their ongoing efforts to address the homelessness crisis. www.calcities.org
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LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA
CITIES Local Revenues
2024 Cal Cities Advocacy Priority
Safeguard local revenues and bolster local economic development.

California cities provide essential services residents depend upon every day, but cities can only maintain the delivery of these services if they have the fiscal resources to do so. New Cal Cities data reports that one in three cities anticipate having a local budget deficit in the upcoming year. Local governments and state lawmakers must work together to protect the economic tools cities need to remain fiscally sustainable and able to deliver vital local services.

Legislative priorities for cities
SB 1164 (Newman) Property taxation: new construction exclusion: dwelling units. OPPOSE This measure would negatively impact local government property tax revenue by exempting newly constructed accessory dwelling units (ADU) from property tax assessment for 15 years if certain conditions are met.

SB 1494 (Glazer) Local agencies: sales and use tax: retailers. OPPOSE This measure would, as of January 1, 2024, prohibit a city from entering a sales tax rebate agreement with a retailer. The measure would also make all existing agreements void and unenforceable, as of January 1, 2030.

The so called "Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act." OPPOSE This far-reaching measure puts at risk billions of dollars currently dedicated to critical state and local services.

Why these priorities matter to cities
• Legislation that deprives local governments of essential revenues, such as property tax, harms our communities. California cities and lawmakers should work together to strengthen local revenue streams, not diminish them. • Cities are responsible for providing critical services to their communities.

Lawmakers must partner with local governments to ensure cities can access a suite of economic tools that strengthen fiscal sustainability and protect local budgets.
• The so-called "Taxpayer Protection and Governmental Accountability Act would undermine voter rights, transparency, and accountability. The measure attempts to retroactively cancel revenue measures already approved by voters, potentially resulting in cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, parks, libraries, affordable housing, and services to support homeless residents. www.calcities.org
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CAPITOL OFFICI
021 O STREET SUITE 752 California State Senate ELECTIONE NONENT TONAL SACE INTO CA 95814

ISTRICT OFFI SENATOR COMMITTEES
I MORAGA WAY. SUITE STEVEN M. GLAZER
RINDA. CA 9456 EUSIN, DEUELORMENT
EL (925) 258-117 SEVENTH SENATE DISTRICT

SENATOR GLAZERE SENATE CA GOV
March 18, 2024
The Honorable Gregg Hart The Honorable John Laird
Chair, Joint Legislative Audit Committee Vice Chair, Joint Legislative Audit Committee Legislative Office Building Legislative Office Building 1020 N Street, Room 107 1020 N Street, Room 107
Sacramento CA, 95811 Sacramento CA, 95811
Dear Chair Hart and Vice Chair Laird,
I am writing to respectfully request the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to approve an audit to evaluate the housing element review process conducted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Serious concerns have been raised about the timeliness, consistency, and fair application of HCD's standards and procedures.

California law requires all local governments to adopt a housing element as part of their general plan that complies with state housing laws. Every eight years, cities and counties must submit updated housing elements to HCD for review and approval. Recently, local governments completed the fifth eight-year cycle, which occurred from 2013 to 2021. Cities and counties must submit a draft of their updated housing element to HCD at least 90 days prior to adopting it, and HCD has 90 days to complete an initial review. HCD ultimately determines whether a local government's housing element "substantially complies" with the law. Local governments are currently in the sixth update cycle and hundreds of cities are still out of compliance. While it may be due in part to cities failing to submit compliant housing elements, I am concerned a significant part of the reason is due to HCD's unclear and inconsistent guidance.

In December, I hosted a round table with city managers of cities in my district to discuss challenges cities were experiencing while complying with state policies. All cities I spoke with mentioned significant concerns about the lengthened review timelines for housing elements compared to past review cycles. The specific cities prefer to remain anonymous since they are still undergoing the HCD review process. Unfortunately, my district cities' experience is not an anomaly. My conversations with the League of California Cities revealed many cities statewide experienced these same roadblocks. The consistency of feedback from cities suggest there are structural problems with HCD's review process. A comprehensive audit will reveal the sources of these problems and how to cure them for current and future review processes.
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Unclear timeline for submission
During the fifth update cycle, for example, City A received approvals in less than six months with little confusion or revisions. However, this sixth review cycle spanned over a year and forced the city to miss the statutory deadline to have a housing element that is compliant with state law. If a local government does not adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline, it is vulnerable to mandatory rezoning within one year of their housing element due date, rather than the three years the law normally allows. Local governments may also be subject to the Builder's Remedy. Under the Builder's Remedy, a local government may not disapprove a housing development that is inconsistent with both its general plan and zoning. In addition, missing the deadline makes local governments ineligible from receiving certain grants and other incentives because they are not substantially compliant with housing element law. Since local governments face severe consequences if they do not adopt a compliant housing element, timely reviews and clear communication on deadlines are critical.

Inconsistent and unclear feedback from reviewers who did not respond to city follow-up The cities shared the bulk of HCD's comments were unclear and unspecific - making the comments difficult to incorporate in each set of revisions a city sent to HCD. For example, City B received the following comment: "AB 725: For jurisdictions that are considered Metropolitan, the element must identify at least 25 percent of the remaining moderate and above-moderate RHNA on sites that allow at least four units of housing (e.g., four plex or greater) (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (c)(4))." City B found this comment to be unclear and asked their first reviewer for assistance and clarification, but the first reviewer was unable to provide help and had never heard of AB 725. Therefore, HCD forced City B to wait until the second reviewer could provide assistance. While HCD promised City B a mid-review consultation each time they submitted a revised housing element, HCD did not meet with the city or return any communications until the review was complete.

Under the current review process, HCD has 60 days to review a revised housing element and send back comments. As City C put it, the comments force it to play a "guessing game" where the staff do their best to incorporate the comments, but they often must wait the full 60 days to hear back. Since the comments are obscure, it is common to take several rounds of revisions before HCD approves the housing element.

In addition, cities had multiple reviewers who gave inconsistent feedback. I understand HCD may be experiencing some staff issues, which may require them to assign multiple reviewers to a city. However, this cannot stop HCD from giving consistent feedback. Specifically, City E's first reviewer gave unclear comments the reviewer could not clarify. When the reviewer and the city staff met, the reviewer was unprepared to give feedback. While the second reviewer gave much more in-depth feedback, they were difficult to meet with to answer the city's questions about the reviewer's comments, which lengthened the city's review process.

City D highlighted that they were not able to meet with the second reviewer for assistance until their attorney intervened. This situation is not unique to City D, and has been similar across the board, and proves that HCD's feedback between local governments is inconsistent. -68-
Especially unclear feedback on new requirements for housing elements The cities were particularly concerned about HCD's feedback on requirement for a housing element to promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout their communities in accordance with state and federal law. The federal law is enforced through standards adopted by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address segregation, promote fair housing choice, and eliminate other disparities in the state's communities. The federal standards were published last year, but HCD required they be incorporated into the current cycle that already begun and provided ambiguous feedback on how the new standards should be reflected in the housing element. City E also stated HCD treated cities and counties in Southern California than other cities and counties. Since Southern California's local governments were subject to earlier deadlines, HCD did not apply as strict Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing Standards.

Additionally, many cities reported especially confusing comments related to a new requirement in housing elements called site analysis. Similar to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing standards, HCD's comments were especially difficult to understand and incorporate. Under existing law, local governments must show in their housing element how they will accommodate for their share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

The housing element must show an inventory of sites zoned for housing, and if there are not enough sites to satisfy the RHNA requirements, the local government must rezone land within the first three years of the planning period. In addition, the local government must demonstrate the sites are suitable for housing. AB 1397 (Low, 2017) created additional site analysis standards to strengthen the suitability requirements under existing law.

To date, 220 cities are still out of compliance, and they are in danger of missing their statutory deadlines. In fact, the cities of South Gate, West Covina, Canyon Lake, and San Bernardino still have not received approval although they have been in the review process for almost three years.

Audit scope
I recommend the State Auditor select no fewer than 10 cities that are diverse in population and geography, and I recommend he select an equal proportion of cities whose housing elements are in compliance with HCD's standards, and cities whose housing elements are not in compliance. Adhering to those selection criteria will ensure the audit has a wide breath of data, and the results will better capture the experiences of all cities.

The audit's scope will include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Review and evaluate the laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to the audit's objectives.
(2) Scrutinize how clear HCD's standards and regulations are for housing elements to begin with. Are HCD's standards and regulations detailed enough for local governments to apply to their housing elements? Is HCD available for assistance when local -69-
governments are completing their initial draft and, if so, what is the median amount of time local governments must wait for assistance?
(3) Assess how responsive HCD has been to local governments. What is the median amount of time and full range of time it takes for HCD to return a set of comments to a iurisdiction? What is the median amount of time and full range of time it takes for HCD to approve a housing element? How do these lengths of time compare to the fifth cycle review period? What is the median amount of occasions a jurisdiction can meet with their reviewer to ask questions?
(4) Measure how many different reviewers evaluate a jurisdiction's housing element.

What is the median number and full range of reviewers?
(5) Determine the consistency of HCD's comments and reviews. How consistent is the feedback between all reviewers assigned to one jurisdiction? How consistent is the feedback on similar topics across multiple jurisdictions? (6) Evaluate the clarity of HCD's feedback. Are the reviewer's comments precise and measurable? Do the comments follow any specific criteria? (7)Focus on the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing standards and site analysis. In terms of clarity, do the comments related to these standards differ? Are the comments for these new standards precise, measurable, and following specific criteria? (8) Assess how HCD communicated housing element submission deadlines to local governments. Is there a documented and clear line of communication from HCD on when a local government must submit its housing element for review? How far in advance of the deadline did HCD communicate this, and is it different than past cycles? (9) Evaluate HCD staffing levels and the turnover rate. Compared to the fifth cycle review period, how many housing element reviewers does HCD have? What is the median amount of time that reviewers work at HCD and how does that compared to the fifth cycle? What is the median amount of time one reviewer stays assigned to the same local government to review their housing element, and how does that compare to the fifth cycle?
(10) Analyze how HCD trains its new and existing staff assigned to review housing to adequately review housing elements and provide clear comments to local governments?
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Having a transparent and accessible HCD review process is critical to bringing our cities into compliance with the housing element law and making progress on the housing crisis. Thank you for your consideration. For questions, please contact me directly or my legislative aide, Shoshana Levy, at (916) 651-4007 or [email protected] Sincerely,
Steven M. Sager
Senator Steven M. Glazer
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Annual Assessment for Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions:

Resolution 2024-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND
FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-
2025 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Resolution 2024-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND

COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
Resolution 2024-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND
FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-
2025 ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
Resolution 2024-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO.2, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND

COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2024-2025 combined annual projected assessment for Lighting and Landscape District Nos. 1 and 2 is $189,933.

BACKGROUND: The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, requires the City Council to conduct annual proceedings -72-
in order to levy annual assessments within assessment districts formed under the Act. Willdan Financial Services has prepared an engineer's report for both Lighting District Nos. 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2024-2025.

STAFF REPORT:

Lighting District No. 1: Resolution No. 2024-011 orders the preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report for Lighting District No. 1. Resolution No. 2024-012 requests that Council preliminarily approve the attached Engineer's Report, further declare its intention to levy the annual assessment for Lighting District No. 1, and setting June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for hearing protests to the levy of the annual assessment.

Lighting District No. 2: Resolution No. 2024-013 orders the preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report for Lighting District No. 2. Resolution No. 2024-014 requests that Council preliminarily approve the attached Engineer's Report, further declare its intention to levy the annual assessment for Lighting District No. 2, and setting June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for hearing protests to the levy of the annual assessment.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution 2024-011
B. Resolution 2024-012
C. Resolution 2024-013
D. Resolution 2024-014
E. 2024-2025 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 1 F. 2024-2025 Engineer's Annual Levy Report Lighting District No. 2 - 73-
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-011

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING

PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ASSESSMENT TO BE

LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (the "District") has been of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings to levy the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in connection with the District; and WHEREAS, no increased assessments, new improvements nor substantial changes in existing improvements within the District are proposed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council orders Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk a report on the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Such report shall include all information required by Section 22565 et seq. of the Act.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-012

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, DECLARING ITS

INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH

ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.) (the "Act") to fund the maintenance and servicing of certain public landscaping, the operation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, and the maintenance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2024-011, adopted May 14, 2024, the City Council directed Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer (the "Engineer"), to prepare and file a report regarding the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 1, 2024-2025 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report") and the Report is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue with proceedings to levy the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as described in the Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Engineer's Report is preliminarily approved.

SECTION 2. The City Council declares its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and notes that:
(a) The distinctive name of the District is the "City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1." (b) The District is generally located within the entire City of Blythe, excluding the City of Blythe's sewage treatment plant, the Chuckawalla and Ironwood Prison property -76-
(City of Blythe Annexation No. 41), and territory annexed to the City of Blythe pursuant to City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 43, 44, 45, 46 and 50, as shown on a map of the District on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection.
(c) The existing and proposed improvements are briefly described as follows: The operation and maintenance of public streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation, maintenance and servicing of existing and proposed public lighting facilities, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, and appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for the public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
(d) Reference is hereby made to the Engineer's Report, on file in the office of the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
(e) The assessments to be levied and collected against the assessable lots and parcels of property within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 are not proposed to increase from the assessments levied and collected for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

SECTION 3. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the entity demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

SECTION 4. All railroad, gas, water and electric utility right-of-way or electric line right- of-way are included within the District and shall be assessed in accordance with the benefits to be received from the improvements.

SECTION 5. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California, 92225, to take the testimony on the issue of whether or not the assessments should be approved.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest, prior to the conclusion of the hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person. -77-
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall give notice of said public hearing in the time, form, and manner as required by law, including but not limited to publication of this resolution in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Sections 22552 and 22553.

SECTION 7. The City Council finds that the levy and collection of these assessments is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under § 15273 of the Guidelines, as none of the proceeds will be used for capital expenses, but will be used instead for operation and maintenance.

SECTION 8. The City Council hereby designates Christa Elms, Director of Finance, City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, (760) 922-6161 EXT #1230 to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-013

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE

PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ASSESSMENT TO BE

LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 2
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Scion 2g 0 real the A to end themants ace and sonal, and the main enance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings to levy the assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in connection with the District; and WHEREAS, no increased assessments, new improvements nor substantial changes in existing improvements within the District are proposed.

CALIFORNA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council orders Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk a report on the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Such report shall include all information required by Section 22565 et seq. of the Act.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-014

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF
BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2, DECLARING ITS

INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH

ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (the "District") has been established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.) (the "Act") to fund the maintenance and servicing of certain public landscaping, the operation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, and the maintenance of appurtenant facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the District, the City annually levies an assessment against real property; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2024-013, adopted May 14, 2024, the City Council directed Willdan Financial Services, as assessment engineer (the "Engineer"), to prepare and file a report regarding the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has filed said report, entitled "City of Blythe, Lighting District No. 2, 2024-2025 Engineer's Annual Levy Report" (the "Report") and the Report is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue with proceedings to levy the assessment in connection with the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as described in the Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Engineer's Report is preliminarily approved.

SECTION 2. The City Council declares its intention to levy and collect assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and notes that:
(a) The distinctive name of the District is the "City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2." (b) The District is generally located within the City of Blythe, including territory annexed to the City of Blythe pursuant to City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 43, 44, 45,46 and 50, as shown on a map of the District on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection.
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(c) The existing and proposed improvements are briefly described as follows: The operation and maintenance of public streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation, maintenance and servicing of existing and proposed public lighting facilities, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, and appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for the public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
(d) Reference is hereby made to the Engineer's Report, on file in the office of the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
(e) The assessments to be levied and collected against the assessable lots and parcels of property within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 are not proposed to increase from the assessments levied and collected for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

SECTION 3. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the entity demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

SECTION 4. All railroad, gas, water and electric utility right-of-way or electric line right- of-way are included within the District and shall be assessed in accordance with the benefits to be received from the improvements.

SECTION 5. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California, 92225, to take the testimony on the issue of whether or not the assessments should be approved All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk, or, having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest, prior to the conclusion of the hearing. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. The City Council shall consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall give notice of said public hearing in the time, form, and manner as required by law, including but not limited to publication of this resolution in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Sections 22552 and 22553.

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as none of the proceeds will be used for capital expenses but will be used instead for operation and maintenance.

SECTION 8. The City Council hereby designates Christa Elms, Director of Finance, City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, (760) 922-6161 EXT #1230 to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024, by the following AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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THE CITY OF I
Blythe

CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 1
2024/2025 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 14, 2024
Public Hearing: June 11, 2024
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula. California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com

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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Lighting District No. 1
City of Blythe
Riverside County, State of California
This Report describes the District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Riverside County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report Dated this day of _, 2024.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blvthe
Stacee Reynolds, Principal Consultant
District Administration Services
By:

Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
L OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION 1
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 2
I. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 3
IL. IMPROVEMENTS 3
A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
B. STREET LIGHTS
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 5
A. ZONES
B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
C. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS 10
V. DISTRICT BUDGET 11
VI. ASSESSMENT ROLLS 15
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I. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
This report presents the engineering analysis for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 for the District known as: City of Blythe Lighting District No. 1 (Hereinafter referred to as "District").

The District, by special benefit assessments, provide funding for the maintenance of landscaped areas owned by the City of Blythe, for the operation of streetlights owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company, for the operation and maintenance of traffic signals and for the operation and maintenance of appurtenant facilities; all of which are located in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of ways in the City of Blythe.

B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
Section 22573 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "1972 Act") requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value.

The section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.

The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000)) [of the Streets and Highways Code, State of California]."
The 1972 Act also provides for the classification of various areas within an assessment district into different zones were,
"by reason of variations in the nature, location and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements. A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements."
An assessment district may consist of contiguous or non-contiguous areas. As the 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 1 Page 1
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assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are considered a special benefit assessment, not a tax, and therefore, are not governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution. Properties owned by public agencies, such as a city, county, state or the federal government must be assessed by law unless it can be demonstrated that they receive no special benefit.

C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to the District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
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The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

II. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The existing boundary of the District are completely within the City limits of the City of Blythe and is shown on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference). The boundary excludes the City's sewage treatment plant and the Chuckwalla/Ironwood Prison property, which are non- contiguous to the remainder of the City. All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Riverside County Assessor's office for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. New development projects within the boundary of the District have been, and will continue to be, annexed into Lighting District No. 2 (LD2) since LD2 was formed in 1997. When such an annexation into LD2 is approved, the lots and parcels of land within the annexation are removed from, and become "not a part" of, the District.

III. IMPROVEMENTS
The facilities and items of servicing and maintenance included within the District are as follows:

A. LANDSCAPING AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
A map showing the location of all landscaping zones within the District, are on file in he office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "B". There are six areas i vhich landscaping, ornamental structures and appurtenant facilities will be maintaine and serviced during Fiscal Year 2024/2025; designated as Zones C through H, respectively.

Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

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maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including but not limited to:

1. Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

2. Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or

3. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.

4. The cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

B. STREET LIGHTS
A map showing the location of all streetlights to be maintained and serviced by the District are on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "C".

There are currently seven traffic signals operating with the City.

Servicing means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for public street lighting and appurtenant facilities, including traffic signals.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of a component of the street lighting system, including traffic signals and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.
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IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within the District in accordance with this report is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the amount among the assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements, namely the maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, lighting and appurtenant facilities within the District.

The maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, lighting and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of-way in the City of Blythe provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to enhance their value. Landscaping within the District enhances the aesthetic appeal of parcels within the landscaping zones. In addition, landscaping and ornamental structures improve erosion resistance and dust control. The streets within the District provide access to the lots or parcels assessed. Streetlights improve ingress and egress from such lots or parcels by illuminating access after sunset. Such streetlights, by so improving ingress and egress, improve the security of such lots or parcels by improving the nighttime visibility of such lots or parcels and improve the access of emergency vehicles thereto and in the case of commercial lots or parcels, facilitate the opening and operation of business uses after sunset.

The primary benefits of landscaping are as set forth below:

1. Improved aesthetic appeal of nearby parcels.

2. Improved erosion resistance.

3. Improved dust control.

4. Enhancement of the value of property which results from the foregoing benefits.

The primary benefits of street lighting, including traffic signals, are convenience, safety, security and protection of property, property improvements and goods as set forth below:

1. Improvement to traffic circulation and reduction in nighttime accidents and attendant human misery and decrease in personal property loss.

2. Less vulnerability to criminal assault at night.

3. Promotion of business during nighttime hours.

4. Improved ingress and egress to lots and parcels.

5. Reduction in vandalism and other criminal acts resulting in damage to improvements.

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A. ZONES
The 1972 Act provides for areas within a district to be classified into different zones.

Lighting District No. 1 is divided into eight (8) benefit zones. These zones are labeled A through H, inclusive. The zones and the number of parcels within each zone are described as follows;
Zone A - All parcels receiving street lighting benefits, including exempt parcels which are not assessed, within the District except for Zone B parcels.

Zone B - Zone B is comprised of the following areas that remain largely undeveloped and in which there are no streetlights in public rights-of-way, or which have streetlights whose maintenance and operation is funded by assessments in Lighting District No. 2:

1. The area generally bounded by Hobsonway on the north, the east-west property line immediately south to and adjacent to 1-10 on the south, De Frain Boulevard on the west, and on the east by various property lines lying between Carlton Street and the southerly prolongation of Ehlers Boulevard.

2. The area is generally south of Hobsonway and east of the southerly prolongation of Agate Drive.

3. A portion of City of Blythe Annexation No. 37.

4. A portion of City of Blythe Annexation No. 40.

5. City of Blythe Annexation Nos. 29, 35, 44, 45, and 46 except for that area within Annexation No. 45 that is generally south of lOth Avenue and east of Lovekin Boulevard that has streetlights installed by the City of Blythe; said area being more specifically identified by the following Assessor Parcel Numbers:
839-021-002 through 839-021-004 inclusive; 839-021-006 through 839- 021-015 inclusive; 839-021-018; 839-021-025; 839-022-002; 839-023-001 through 839-023-004 inclusive; 839-024-001; 839-032-001 through 839- 032-007 inclusive; 839-033-001 through 839-033-013 inclusive; 839-033- 016; 839-033-017; 839-033-019; 839-033-020; 839-033-026; and 839-034- 001 through 839-034-003 inclusive.

Zone C - Zone C is comprised of the following parcels within the River Valley tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. Those parcels designated by APN's 854- 121-008 through 854-121-021 excluding 854-121-015; 854-121-025; 854-121-030 through 854-121-039 inclusive; 854-122-001 through 854-122-014 inclusive; and 854-123-001 through 854-123-013 inclusive.

Zone D - Zone D is comprised of parcels within the Oasis Village tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 842-161-001 through 842-161-010 inclusive; 842-161-013 through 842-161-022 inclusive; 842-161-043 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 1 Page 6
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through 842-161-050 inclusive; 842-162-001 through 842-162-012 inclusive; and 842-163-001 through 842-163-033 inclusive.

Zone E - Zone E is comprised of parcels within the Briarbrook tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 842-171-002 through 842-171-033 inclusive; 842-171-035; 842-171-037; 842-172-001 through 842-172- 020 inclusive; 842-191-001 through 842-191-023 inclusive; and 842-192-001 through 842-192-017 inclusive.

Zone F - Zone F is comprised of parcels within the Desert Horizons tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 851-151-001 through 851-151-019 inclusive; 851-152-001 through 851-152-032 inclusive; and 851-153- 001 through 851-153-018 inclusive.

Zone G - Zone G is comprised of parcels within the Sonora tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way.

The parcels designated by APN's 842-141-001 through 842-141-011 (inclusive) excluding 842-141-004 and 842-141-007; 842-141-014 through 842-141-022 inclusive; 842-141-031; 842-141-032; 842-142-001 through 842-142-016 inclusive; 842-143-001 through 842-143-007 inclusive; 842-144-001 through 842- 144-024 inclusive; 842-150-001 through 842-150-009 inclusive; 842-150-019 through 842-150-040 inclusive; and 842-060-034 (38 homes are planned on the parcel designated by 842-060-034) which currently exists in FY 2024/2025.

Zone H - Zone H is comprised of parcels within the Vista Sunrise tract that have received a condition of tract map approval requiring the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way. The parcels designated by APN's 869-371-001 through 869-371-009 inclusive; 869-371-011; 869-371-013 through 869-371-031 inclusive; 869-372-001 through 869-372-007 inclusive; 869-3/2-009; 869-372-011 through 869-372-015 inclusive; 869-372-017; 869-373-001 through 869-373-010 inclusive; 869-374-001 through 869-374-010 inclusive; and 869-431-005 through 869-431- 010 inclusive.

The boundaries of Zones A through H are further described on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk as Exhibit "A").

Zones C through H inclusive overlap Zones A and B, and the landscape maintenance assessment will be in addition to any public street lighting assessment.

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(AU) is given a value of one (1) for a single-family residential parcel in Zone A.

From this base, the remaining parcels are related according to their equivalent benefit within the District. Zone B parcels are not assessed for streetlights. Zones C through H, inclusive, utilize the same formula for landscape maintenance as does Zone A for street lighting. The assignment of assessment units is shown in the table below.

Assessment Unit Chart
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential (SFR) 1 1.00 Parcel
Apartments (1)
1 thru 4 DU 2, 3, 4 1.00 DU
5 thru 20 DU 5 0.75 DU
21 thru 50 DU 5 0.67 DU
51 thru 100 DU 5 0.50 DU
101 DU or more 5 0.40 DU
Commercial (Non-Vacant) (2) 10 6.00 Acre
Exempt Parcels (3) 20 0.00 Parcel
Vacant (Any Land Use) 4) 22 0.50 Parcel
Public Utilities (6) 30 6.00 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (6) 40 1.00 Parcel
Railroad Property (?) 50 3.00 Acre
Agricultural Uses (s) 60 0.25 Acre
Zone B (Not assessed for street lighting) 99 0.00 Parcel Notes:
(1) DU = Dwelling Unit. The assessment formula for apartment complexes is additive. Apartment units are assessed on a decreasing scale as the number of units increase because such units generally have a greater density per parcel than SFR's, are often located on upper stories, may be located a great distance from public rights-of-way, and generally are smaller units (in terms of floor area than SFR's. ) Commercial parcels are assessed at a rate of six (6) units per acre. This is based on the basic assessme it compared to an average 65-foot by 100-foot residential parcel. Since there are 6.7 such parcels p acre, the number of assessment units was rounded down to six (6) per acre and applied to commercial (3) Parcels receiving no special benefit from the district such as letter lots, open space, streets, etc. are exempt.
(4) Vacant parcels are assessed 0.5 AU per parcel for street lighting and landscaping (if the parcel is within a landscaping zone). Said vacant parcels receive a benefit from streetlights which tends to reduce vandalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed. Those vacant parcels that are assessed for landscaping receive a benefit that tends to enhance the value of the property. (5) Public utility parcels are assessed in the same manner as commercial properties. (6) Churches and fraternal organizations are assessed at one (I) AU per parcel because they generally have less intensive usage of the land than other non-residential uses, such as commercial parcels, and therefore benefit less from the improvements.
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public utilities because their parcels are railroad track rights-of-way which receive a safety benefit due to grade crossing lighting, but whose improvements are less susceptible to vandalism than commercial property improvements.
(8) Agriculture parcels can have different types of use. Agricultural property with no residence is assessed parcel (similar to other residential parcels). Agricultural uses that do not include buildings or animals are assessed as vacant land.

Assessment Examples
Lighting
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within the District for street lighting is 4,895.73. The dollars generated per AU in Zone A are:
$104,529.63/ 4,895.73 AU= $21.35/ AU
A. Commercial property on a 0.75-acre parcel.

Assessment Unit Chart shows commercial property is assessed at a rate of six (6) AU per acre.

Formula:

0.75 acres x 6 AU / acre = 4.5 AU
The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 assessment for this commercial parcel is:

4.5 AU × $21.35/ AU = $96.07
Landscaping
The number of assessment units (AU) generated in Zone C for landscape maintenance is 50.50. The dollars generated per AU in Zone C are:
$3,559.75 / 50.50 AU = $70.49 / AU
A. Single-family residence in Zone C.

Assessment Unit Chart shows single-family residence is assigned one (1) AU per parcel.

The FY 2024/2025 assessment for a single-family residence is:
1 AU × $70.49 / AU = $70.49
Assessments in Zones D through H are determined in the same manner as assessments in Zone C as shown in the above example.
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C. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
A summary of the number of parcels for each land use within the City of Blythe for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is presented below.

Lighting District No. 1
Number of Active
Land Use Code Land Use Parcels
1 Singie-Family Residence 2,236
2 Apartments -Duplex 124
3 Apartments -Triplex 17
4 Apartments -Fourplex 15
5 Apartments -5 Units or More 51
10 Commercial (Non-Vacant) 297
20 Exempt Parcels 175
22 Vacant (Any Land Use) 456
30 Public Utilities 7
40 Churches, Fraternal Organizations 32
50 Railroad Property 20
60 Agricultural Uses 10
99 Zone B (Not Assessed for Street Lighting) 435
TOTAL 3,875
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V. DISTRICT BUDGET
The estimated cost requirements for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, for the improvements described in Section Ill of this report, are summarized in following tables. Estimated direc rosts and incidental costs to be funded by the District are shown for each benefit zone Notes:

1. Zone B is undeveloped area with no streetlights and therefore no assessments.

2. Incidental Costs are prorated among the zones of benefit in proportion to their respective servicing and maintenance costs.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

COST ESTIMATE
Zone A Zone B
Street Undeveloped (Not TOTAL LIGHTING

COST ITEMS
Lighting Assessed)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting $82,247.41 $82,247.41
Zone B Undeveloped $0.00 0.00
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley
Zone D Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village
Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook
Zone F Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon
Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora
Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $82,247.41 $0.00 $82,247.41 Rate per AU $16.80 $0.00

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $13,832.50 $0.00 $13,832.50
Consultant Services 7,187.45 0.00 7,187.45
Riverside County Administration 1,262.27 0.00 1,262.21
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $22,282.21 $0.00 $22,282.21 Rate per AU $4.55 $0.00
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 .0.00 0.00
Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2024/2025 $104,529.63 $0.00 $104,529.63 Number of Assessment Units 895.73 0.00 4,895.73
Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025) $21.35 $0.00
Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025) $21.35 $0,00
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

COST ESTIMATE

SPECIAL BENEFIT ZONES
Zone C Zone D Zone E Zone F Zone G Zone H TOTAL

COST ITEMS
Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape LANDSCAPE Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting
Zone B Undeveloped
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley $2,799.64 $2,799.64 Zore D Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village $2,461.85 2,461.85 Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook $4,453.45 4,453.45 Zone F Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon $2,537.60 2,537.60 Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora $6.054,96 6,054.96 Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise $517.69 517.69 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $2,799.64 $2.461.85 $4,453.45 $2,537.60 56,054.96 $517.69 $18,825.19 Rate per AU $55.44 $33.72 $47.38 $62.87 $61.79 $7.61

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $471.06 $414.23 $749.33 $426.97 $1,018.80 $87.11 $3,167.50 Consultant Services 261.81 221.43 400.56 228.24 544,61 46.56 $1,693.22 Riverside County Administration _37.23 32.73 59.22. 33.74 80.51 6.88 $250.31 Subtotal - Incidental Costs $760.10 $668.39 $1,209.11 $688.96 51,643.92 $140.55 $5,111.04 Rate per AU $15.05 $9.16 $12.86 $14.35 $16.77 $2.07
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2024/2025 $3,559.75 $3,130.24 $5,662.56 $3,226.56 $7,698.88 $658.24 $23,936.23 Number of Assessment Units 50.50 73.00 94,00 48.00 98.00 68.00 431.50 Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025) $70.49 $42.88 $60.24 156722 $78.56 $9.68 Max Rate per AU (FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025) $70.49 $42.88 $60.24 $67.22 $78.56 $9.68 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 1 Page 13

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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE DISTRICT'S NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

COST ESTIMATE

TOTAL ALL

COST ITEMS
ZONES

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Zone A Street Lighting $82,247.41
Zone B Undeveloped 0.00
Zone C Landscape Maintenance - River Valley 2,799.64
Zone D Landscape Maintenance - Oasis Village 2,461.85
Zone E Landscape Maintenance - Briarbrook 4,453.45
Zone F Landscape Maintenance - Desert Horizon 2,537.60
Zone G Landscape Maintenance - Sonora 6,054.96
Zone H Landscape Maintenance - Vista Sunrise 517.69
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Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $101,072.60

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $17,000.00
Consultant Services 8,880.67
Riverside County Administration 1.512.58
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $27,393.25
Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00
Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00
Subtotal - Contributions $0.00
TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2024/2025 $128,465.85
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VI. _ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps for the year in which this Report is prepared. The land use classification and specific parcel data for each parcel is based on property information available from the Riverside County Assessor's Office or provided by the City, and by reference is made part of this Report. A listing of parcels to be assessed within the District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, along with the proposed assessment amounts is provided on the following pages.

Approval of this Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates to be levied against each eligible parcel within the District and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the Riverside County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for the fiscal year.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report.

Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
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Blythe

CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
City of Blythe
Lighting District No. 2
2024/2025 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 14, 2024
Public Hearing: June 11, 2024
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Lighting District No. 2
City of Blythe
Riverside County, State of California
Dated this day of _, 2024.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Blythe
Stacee Reynolds, Principal Consultant
District Administration Services
By: _
Tyrone Peter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OVERVIEW 2
A. INTRODUCTION
B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
L BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT 4
III. IMPROVEMENTS 4
A. STREET LIGHTS
B. LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
I. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A. ZONES

3. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
C. LIMITATIONS ON INCREASE OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 13
V. DISTRICT BUDGET 14
VI. ASSESSMENT ROLL 17
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1. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of Blythe, this report is prepared Lighting Act of of Pa Pa or Dision Dimision orie ortice es and righ ways Code or he State of California.

This report presents the engineering analysis for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year for the District to be known as: City of Blythe Lighting District No. 2 (Hereinafter referred to as "District").

This District, by special benefit assessments provides funding for the maintenance and servicing of streetlights and appurtenant facilities owned and maintained by Southern California Edison Company, all of which are located in public rights-of- way in the District.

B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT LEGISLATION
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 ("the 1972 Act") requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. The section states:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment District may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
Furthermore, Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution requires that no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.

The 1972 Act also provides for the classification of various areas within an assessment District into different zones where,
"by reason of variations in the nature, location and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements. A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements." 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 2 Page 2
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An assessment District may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous areas. As the assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are considered a special benefit assessment, not a tax, and therefore, are not governed by Article XIlIA or Article XIIIC of the California Constitution. Properties owned by public agencies, such as a city, county, state or the federal government must be assessed by law unless it can be demonstrated that they receive no special benefit.

C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the toregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. • The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
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• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

II. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
The proposed boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City of Blythe and is shown on the Boundary Map (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference). Exhibit "A" serves as the assessment diagram for the District. The boundary includes the parcels of land that are located in the vicinity of street lighting improvements that were installed during or after Fiscal Year 1996/1997 or from street lighting improvements which were installed during Fiscal Year 2012/2013 and are not included in Lighting District No. 1. Any parcels or lots confirmed within the District zones that are also within the boundary of Lighting District No.1 (L.D. No. 1) shall be de-annexed from L.D. No. 1. All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Riverside County Assessor's office.

III. IMPROVEMENTS
The facilities and items of servicing and maintenance included within the District are as follows:

A. STREET LIGHTS
A map showing the location of all lighting zones within the District, is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the Blythe City Hall as Exhibit "B". The areas in which street light facilities are being operated and maintained during Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 2 Page 4
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2024/2025 are designated as Zones 1 through 16, inclusive. There are no traffic signals within the District.

Servicing means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for public street lighting and appurtenant facilities.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and system, and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

For the purposes of establishing benefit zone boundaries, a distance of 200 feet from a streetlight is used. The 200-foot distance establishes the usable area of light around a streetlight. This distance is used to include both full lighting coverage and partial lighting coverage of a parcel. That is, if a portion of a parcel is within 200 feet of a streetlight, it is subject to an assessment.

B. LANDSCAPE AND ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
A map showing the location of all landscaping zones within the District, is on file at City Hall with the City Clerk of the City of Blythe as Exhibit "C".

Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including:

1. Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.

2. Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.

3. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.

4. The cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

Note: There are no new landscaping and ornamental structure zones in Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
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C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.

IV. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon lands within the District in accordance with this port is apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the amount amor I assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be receive py dich let raring and are tenant racies itin the Die an enrice and servicing of public lighting and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in public places in the District provides a special benefit which is received by each and every assessed lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to specifically enhance their value. The streets within the District provide access to all lots or parcels assessed. Streetlights improve ingress and egress from such lots or parcels by illuminating access after sunset. Such streetlights, by so improving ingress and egress, improve the security of such lots or parcels by improving the nighttime visibility of such lots or parcels and improve the access of emergency vehicles thereto and in the case of commercial lots or parcels, facilitate the opening and operation of business uses after sunset.

The primary benefits of street lighting are convenience, safety, security and protection of property, property improvements and goods as set forth below:

1. Improvement to traffic circulation and reduction in night-time accidents and attendant human misery and decrease in personal property loss.

2. Less vulnerability to criminal assault at night.

3. Promotion of business during nighttime hours.

4. Improved ingress and egress to lots and parcels.

5. Reduction in vandalism and other criminal acts resulting in damage to improvements.

A. ZONES
The 1972 Act provides for areas within a District to be classified into different zones. Lighting District No. 2 is divided into sixteen (16) existing lighting benefit zones and three (3) existing landscaping zone. These zones are labeled 1 through 16, inclusive; and 82 through 85, inclusive, excepting 83. The zones are described as follows:
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Zone 1 - Properties fronting on or generally within 200 feet of Hobsonway from the west boundary of Annexation 43 to 600 feet east of Intake Boulevard.

Zone 2 - All properties generally within 200 feet of the streetlight at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Intake Boulevard.

Zone 3 - All properties generally within 200 feet of the streetlights in the Bell Lane area.

Zone 4 - Those properties within 200 feet of the streetlights along the frontage of Riviera Drive.

Zone 5 - The first and second phases of the Palo Verde Oasis tract located on the south side of Hobsonway, just west of DeFrain Boulevard.

Zone 6 - All properties fronting Dekens Court and the parcel across Wells Road from Dekens Court in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.

Zone 7 - The mobile home park on Wells Road and the parcel(s) directly across Wells Road from the mobile home park in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.

Zone 8 - The recreational vehicle (RV) park on Arrowhead Boulevard and the parcel directly across Arrowhead Boulevard from the RV park in the northwest area of the City of Blythe.

Zone 9 - The 67-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrowhead Boulevard and 4th Street known as the Fairway Villas.

Zone 10 - The lots and parcels within 200 feet of the streetlight at the intersection of 7t Street and 11th Avenue.

Zone 11 - The lot (APN 857-210-021) on Riviera Drive east of Intake Boulevard which contains the apartment complex known as Casa Encina at River Heights.

This apartment complex contains 81 units.

Zone 12 - The parcels fronting, or within 200 feet of a street light on, 14th Avenue from a point on its centerline that is 132 feet east of the centerline intersection of 14th Avenue and Bell Lane easterly to Intake Boulevard; excluding there from all parcels on the north side of 14th Avenue from said point on the centerline of 14th Avenue to a second point on its centerline 1330 feet easterly, said second point being on the prolongation of the east boundary of the River Valley tract.

Zone 13 - Tract Map No. 30620, Lots 1 through 19, inclusive (Current APN's: 857- 220-001 through 857-220-012, inclusive; 857-221-001 through 857-221-007, inclusive).
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Zone 14 - Tract Map No. 30991, Lots 1 through 90, inclusive (Current APN's: 851- 160-001 through 851-160-005, inclusive; 851-161-001 through 851-161-013, inclusive; 851-161-018 through 851-161-030, inclusive; 851-162-001 through 851- 162-007, inclusive; and 851-163-001 through 851-163-008, inclusive; 851-164-001 through 851-164-006, inclusive; 851-170-001 through 851-170-015, inclusive; 851-171-001 through 851-171-010, inclusive; 851-172-002 and 851-172-006, 851- 172-012 through 851-172-022, inclusive).

Zone 15 - Tract Map No. 31352, Lots 1 through 42, inclusive (Current APN's: 842- 220-001 through 842-220-017, inclusive; 842-221-001 through 842-221-016, inclusive; and 842-222-001 through 842-222-009, inclusive).

Zone 16 - Tract Map No. 28758, Lots 1 through 59, inclusive, Tract Map No. 28758-1, Lots 1 through 40, inclusive and one City owned lot (100 lots total) (APN's: 833-360-001 through 833-360-011, inclusive; 833-360-022 through 833- 360-035, inclusive; 833-360-038 through 833-360-047, inclusive; 833-370-028 through 833-370-036, inclusive; 833-370-038 through 833-370-042, inclusive; 833-3/0-045 through 833-370-064, inclusive; and 833-380-001 through 833-380- 030, inclusive), plus City of Blythe lots designated by APN 833-330-008.

Zone 82 - (Landscaping) The 67-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of the intersection of Arrowhead Boulevard and 4th Street known as the Fairway Villas (coincident with Lighting Zone 9). Currently the landscaping for this zone is handled by a Homeowners Association.

Zone 84 - (Landscaping) Same Boundary as Lighting Zone No. 14 with the same tract map and lot numbers shown above.

Zone 85 - (Landscaping) Same Boundary as Lighting Zone No. 15 with the same tract map and lot numbers shown above.

B. ASSESSMENT FORMULA
The basic formula used to calculate the amount spread to each parcel within the District for street lighting starts with the basic assessment unit. The basic assessment unit (AU) is given a value of one (1) for a single-family residential parcel. From this base, the remaining parcels are related according to their equivalent benefit within the District. The assignment of assessment units is shown in Table Il below.
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Table II

ASSESSMENT UNIT CHART
Land Use Land Use Code AU Per
Single Family Residential 1 Parcel
Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex (1) 2, 3, 4 0.8 DU
Apartments: Standard (Five or more units) (2) 5 0.6 DU
Apartments: Studio Units (Five or more units) (e) 6 0.4 DU Mobile Home: Park or Separate Lot () 7 0.8 Unit
Recreational Vehicle Park (3) 8 0.3 Space
Commercial (4) 10 5 Acre
Exempt Parcels (Homeowner's Association Parcels) 20 0 Parcel Shall be assessed at the same rate as similar
Public Parcels (City, County, Water District, etc.) (5) non-public parcels (e.g., City Hall would be assigned at the same rate as a parcel with
commercial use - 5 AU's per acre).

Vacant (Any land use) f6) 22 0.5 Parcel
Public Utilities ( 30 5 Acre
Churches, Fraternal Organizations (.) 40 1 Parcel
Railroad, PVID Property 9) 50 2.5 Acre
Agricultural Uses (10) 60 0.25 Acre
Notes:

1. DU = Dwelling Unit. Duplex, triplex, fourplex and mobile home parcels, as well as each space in a mobile home park, are assessed at a rate of 0.8 AU per parcel/space because such units are generally smaller than single-family residences.

2. The assessment formula for standard apartment complexes is 0.6 AU per DU. Apartment units are assessed less than a single family dwelling because such units generally have a greater density per parcel than SFR's, are often located on upper stories, may be located a great distance from public rights- of-way, and generally are smaller units (in terms of floor area) than SFR's. Studio apartment complexes are assessed at a rate of 0.4 AU per DU because these units are generally smaller than standard apartment units with a single room living area with a bathroom and a small closet.

3. Recreational vehicle (RV) park parcels are assessed at a rate of 0.3 AU per space because RV parks tend to have seasonal business and often have a high number of vacancies. Therefore, they are assessed at a substantially lower rate than mobile home parks.

4. Commercial parcels are assessed at a rate of five (5) units per acre. This is based on the basic assessment unit applied to an average 65-foot by 100-foot (6,500 square feet) residential parcel. If an additional area allowance of 20 percent (20%) is added to the average residential parcel to account for public streets, the total area per average residential parcel becomes 7,800 square feet. Since there are

5.6 such parcels per acre, the number of assessment units is rounded down to five (5) per acre, with a minimum of | AU per parcel, and applied to non-vacant commercial property.

5. Parcels owned by public agencies such as the federal government, states, counties, cities, water District, irrigation District, etc. are subject to assessment unless it can be shown that the parcel receives no special benefit from the facilities being maintained and serviced with the assessment proceeds.

Vacant parcels are assessed 0.5 units per parcel for street lighting. Said vacant parcels do receive a special benefit from streetlights which tends to reduce vandalism and trash dumping in spite of the fact that they are not developed.

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8. Churches and fraternal organizations are assessed at 1 AU per parcel because they generally have less intensive usage of the land than other non-residential uses, such as commercial parcels, and therefore benefit less from the improvements.

9. Railroad and Palo Verde Irrigation District (VID) parcels are assessed at one-half the amount applied to commercial properties or public utilities because their parcels are railroad track or imigation canal rights- of way which receive a safety benefit due to grade crossing lighting (RR) or general lighting (PVID), bu hose improvements are less susceptible to vandalism than commercial property improvements

10. A lu pal parcel can a mi dift of o per arcel sial pr peris i an proper green parcels with residences are assessed 0.25 AU per acre with a minimum of I AU per residence per parcel (similar to other residential parcels).

1. Special Benefit Analysis
Special benefit is defined as a particular and distinct benefit over and above the general benefit conferred on real property located in the District or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute special benefit.

Only special benefits are assessable, and the District must separate the special benefits from the general benefits conferred on a parcel.

General benefit is gained by lots or parcels outside of the District and by the general public. That is, lots or parcels outside of the zone in question, or a member of the general public that occasionally uses the street improvements within that zone, are gaining a benefit that is general in nature and for which cannot be assessed.

The maintenance and servicing of public landscaping, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities installed and constructed in and along public roadways, streets and rights-of-way in the City of Blythe provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the specified zones of benefit in the District, tending to enhance their value. Landscaping within the District enhances the aesthetic appeal of parcels within the landscaping zones. In addition, landscaping and ornamental structures improve erosion resistance and dust control. The streets within the District provide access to all lots or parcels assessed.

The primary benefits of landscaping are as set forth below:

1. Improved aesthetic appeal of nearby parcels.

2. Improved erosion resistance.

3. Improved dust control.

4. Enhancement of the value of property which results from the foregoing benefits.

In general, there is no component of general benefit for landscaping since each landscaping zone is set up on a tract-by-tract basis, thereby generating special benefit only.
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Concerning this District, the general benefit component of the total benefit to each lot or parcel gained from street lighting is determined from the classification of each street which has public streetlights. It follows that when a street is used between sunset and sunrise, streetlighting is also used and is of benefit. The City of Blythe has five (5) separate street classifications, which are discussed below.

Starting with the lowest classification first, the benefit derived from street lighting by properties fronting on or in close proximity to Local (residential) Streets is readily determined to be 100% special benefit because all trips on Local Streets end on those streets with no "pass-through" trips.

The benefit derived by parcels or lots fronting on or in close proximity to streetlights on Collector Streets is determined to be 95% special benefit because approximately 95% of the trips on Collector Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 5% of the trips on Collector Streets are "pass-through" trips, which represent general benefit.

The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, streetlights on Major Collector Streets is determined to be 90% special benefit because approximately 90% of the trips on Major Collector Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 10% of the trips on Major Collector Streets are "pass-through" trips which represent general benefit.

The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, streetlights on Arterial Streets is determined to be 85% special benefit because approximately 85% of the trips on Arterial Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 15% of the trips on Arterial Streets are "pass-through" trips, which represent general benefit.

The benefit derived from parcels or lots fronting on, or in close proximity to, streetlights on Major Arterial Streets is determined to be 80%special benefit because approximately 80% of the trips on Major Arterial Streets end on or near such streets. It is estimated that 20% of the trips on Major Arterial Streets are "pass-through" trips, which represent general benefit.

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General Examples
Street Classification
Benefit (%)
Major Arteries (96' 20%
R/W)
Arterial (94' R/W) 15% Hobsonway, Intake Boulevard, 14th Avenue, 7th Street Major Collector (80* 10% Chanslor Way (Riverside Avenue) R/W)
Collector (74' R/) 5% Wells Road, 4th Avenue, Dekens Court Riviera Drive, Bell Lane, Briar Lane, Juan Circle, Toro Local (60' R/W) 0%
Circle, Lido Lane, Arrowhead Boulevard

2. Assessment of Public Property
Since the passage of Proposition 218 in November of 1996, it has been required that lots and parcels owned by public agencies be assessed in the same manner and by the same formula as all other property. However, in order to be assessed any lot or parcel must receive a distinct and special benefit from the facilities and improvements which are being maintained and serviced by the assessment District proceeds. An example of a public parcel which would be subject to assessment would be a City-owned vacant parcel which is near a streetlight. That vacant parcel would be assessed at a rate of 0.5 AU just as a privately-owned vacant parcel would be.

3. Assessment Examples
Lighting
The number of assessment units (AU) generated within Zone 1 is 445.17. The dollars required in Zone 1 are $8,360.29. The dollar value of each AU is:
$8,030.97/445.17 AU = $18.78/AU
A. Commercial property on a 0.75-acre parcel.

Assessment Unit Chart shows commercial property is assessed at a rate of five (5) AU per acre.

Formula:

0.75 Acres x 5 AU/Acre = 3.75 AU
The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 assessment for this commercial parcel is:

3.75 AU x $18.78/AU = $70.43
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B. Standard apartment complex with 22-dwelling unit on one (1) parcel of land within Zone 1.

Assessment Unit Chart shows apartment complex is assessed at the rate of 0.6 AU per dwelling unit:

Formula:
22 DU × 0.6 AUIDU = 13.20 AU
The assessment for this apartment complex for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is:

13.20 AU x $18.78/AU = $247.89
Landscaping:

The number of assessment units (AU) generated within Zone 85 is 42.00. The funding required in Zone 85 is $5,624.64. The dollar value of each AU is:
$5,624.64/42.00 AU = $133.92 AU
Each residence in Zone 85 is assessed for one AU, or $133.92.

Note: If any assessment amount is an odd penny, it will be rounded down to an even penny as the County does not accept odd cents and a parcel cannot be assessed over maximum.

LIMITATIONS ON INCREASE OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
The City Council will automatically increase assessments in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for the Riverside-San Bernardino- Ontario, CA, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics; from March to March provided however, that any such annual increase shall not exceed five percent (5.00%). The maximum assessment rate will be increased by 4.26% for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

COST ESTIMATE
Zone 1 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 11 COST ITEMS Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $5,186.26 $439.65 $207.92 $2,333.54 $217.26 $139.49 5366.42 $1,67729 $626.60 Less General Benefit Reduction (%) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Less General Benefit Reduction ($) 0.00 0.00
Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $5,186.26 $439.65 $207.92 $2,333.54 $217.26 $139.49 $366.42 $1.677.29 $626.60

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $1,830.42 $155.16 $76.39 $832.52 $78.20 $49.46 $161.77 $597.57 $219.35 Consultant Services 1,299.54 110.16 54.23 591.06 55.52 35.11 114.85 424.25 155.73 Riverside County Administration 44.07 18.89 10.34 45.42 6.30 Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0,00
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $3,174.04 $284.21 $140.96 $1.469.00 $140.02 $85.47 $372.42 $1,051.95 $375.53 Projected Contribution to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $000 $0.00 $0.00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2024/2025 $8,360.29 $723.86 $348.88 $3,802.54 $357.28 $224.95 $738.84 $2,729.24 $1,002.13 Number of Parcels Assessed 98 42 23 101 14 213 67
Number of Assessment Units 445.17 40.85 19.60 86.50 14.00 82.10 78.60 62.00 48.60 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2024/2025) $18.78 $17.72 $17.80 $43.96 $25.52 $2.74 $9.40 $44.02 $20.62 Max Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2024/2025) $18.78 $17.72 $17.80 $43.97 $25.52 $2.75 $9.40 $44.03 $20.62 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 2 Page 15

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CITY OF BLYTHE
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

COST ESTIMATE
Zone 12 Zone 13 Zone 14 Zone 15 Zone 16 Zone 82 Zone 84 Zone 85 COST ITEMS Total All
Street Street Street Street Street
Landscaping Landscaping Landscaping Zones
Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING $1,135.57 $441.18 $1 847.08 $472.01 $379.17 $0.00 $17,192.73 $3,500.64 $36.162.82 Less General Benefit Reduction (%) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Less General Benefit Reduction ($) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Maintenance and Servicing Costs $1,135.57 S441.18 $1,847.08 $472.01 $379.17 $0.00 $17.192.73 $3,500.64 $36,162.82

INCIDENTAL COSTS
City Administration $401.94 $157.33 $660.44 $171.73 $149.48 $0.00 $6,027.16 $1,231.09 $12,800.00 Consultant Services 285.37 111.70 468.89 121.93 106.12 0.00 4,279.06 874.03 9,087.54 Riverside County Administration 13.49 8.55 40.03 18.89 44.97 0.00 40.03 18.89 437.15 Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 не 0.00 0.00
Subtotal - Incidental Costs $700.80 $277.57 $1.169.36 $312.55 $300.57 $0.00 $10,346.25 $2,124.00 $22,324.69 Projected Contribulion to Reserve Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contribution from Reserve Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal - Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contributions per AU $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DISTRICT COSTS FY 2024/2025 $1,836.37 $718.75 $3,016.44 $784.56 $679.75 $0.00 $27,538.98 S5,624.64 $58,487.51 Number of Parcels Assessed 89 42 100 89 42฿ 972
Number of Assessment Units 73.50 42.00 176.10 62.00 73.50 42.00 1,396.82 Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2024/2025) $41.04 $18.68 $3.86 $0.00 $374.68 $133.92 Max Rate per AU (Fiscal Year 2024/2025) $41.05 $18.68 $3.87 $0.00 $374.68 $133.93 Note: Variance in district cost versus levy amount due to County rounding to even penny. 2024/2025 Lighting District No. 2 Page 16

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VI. ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Maps for the year in which this Report is prepared. The land use classification and specific parcel data for each parcel is based on property information available from the Riverside County Assessor's Office or provided by the City, and by reference is made part of this Report. A listing of parcels to be assessed within this District for fiscal year 2024/2025, along with the proposed assessment amounts is provided on the following pages.

Approval of this Report (as submitted or as modified) confirms the method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates to be levied against each eligible parcel within the District and thereby constitutes the approved levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2024/2025. The parcels and the amount of assessment to be levied shall be submitted to the Riverside County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for the fiscal year.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report.

Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
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PUBLIC

HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project - Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Facilities)
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council find that the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Projects at 4551 Hidden Beaches Drive in Blythe is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c) (replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the County Clerk.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The City owns and operates three water systems to supply potable water to the residents of Blythe. The systems include the City of Blythe, Mesa Ranch and Hidden Beaches. The Hidden Beaches water system needs water treatment, filtration, and storage improvements to comply with orders issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).

In August 2023, the City received a Compliance Order (the "Order") from the SWRCB regarding manganese levels in the existing well. The City is required to demonstrate to the Water Board that with the implementation of a water treatment system, the concentration of manganese in the water delivered to customers will meet the State water quality standard by no later than August 10, 2026.

The Order required the City to file a Corrective Action Plan by February 28, 2024. To comply with the Order, in October 2023, the City engaged The Holt Group to prepare a Preliminary Design Report for the Hidden Beaches Well Site and Manganese Removal System. Until the City is compliant with the Order, the City is required to sample the water quarterly and provide notice to all customers served by the Hidden Beaches system.

To address the Order, the proposed project includes the addition of a package treatment system to the existing water supply system to reduce manganese levels in the water source. The existing 330,000- gallon water reservoir that serves the Hidden Beaches Water System is more than 20 years old and has met its useful life. To address this, the water reservoir will be replaced as part of the water system's improvement project.

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Storage project. The application requests $1.98 million in funding for the improvements to the Hidden Beaches Water System. The next step includes environmental review and project design.

Once the project is designed and funding is secured, staff will release a notice inviting bids to construct the Water System Improvements at the Hidden Beaches Water System.

STAFF REPORT: The City has reviewed the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project for compliance with CEQA and determined that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c) (replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities). The CEQA Exemptior Environmental Review Report describes the proposed project and assesses each of the criteri required to qualify for the categorical exemption from CEQA.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Class 2) consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

The proposed replacement of the existing City water tank and addition of a water treatment system in compliance with the SWRCB's Order is a minor alteration of an existing City facility. The project does not involve any demands on public services and facilities, and the project involves no expansion of use or capacity in terms of utility or service demands.

The City has determined that the proposed project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The exceptions from exemption, and justification for why the project is not subject to each exception, is set forth below. (a) Cumulative Impact.

The project site is within a portion of the existing Hidden Beaches community. The site and surrounding lands have been in use for decades. The proposed water tank replacement and water treatment system is related to ongoing infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects throughout the City. As a replacement and improvement of an existing part of the established water system, it has no relation to any successive projects of the same type in the City that could result in adverse cumulative effects. Therefore, there will not be significant cumulative impacts.
(b) Significant Effect.

No unusual circumstances exist on or around the existing water supply system property and adjacent lands that could have a reasonable possibility to result in significant adverse effects on the environment. Traffic, noise and air quality effects will be negligible and will not change in any way from the existing conditions. Therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
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(C) Scenic Highways.

There are no designated scenic highways in proximity to the project site. (d) Hazardous Waste Sites.

The project site is not on any EnviroStor list of known or reported contaminated sites maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. (e) Historical Resources.

There are no historical resources located on or in the vicinity of project site and there is no potential for such resources to be impacted by the water system improvements.

Therefore, it is recommended that Council find that the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project at 4551 Hidden Beaches Drive in Blythe is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the County The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Exemption

2. CEQA Exemption Environmental Review Report for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 N. Broadway
Riverside, CA 92507 Blythe, CA 92225
(951) 486-7000 Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager and City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project, City of Blythe Project Location: The Hidden Beaches water supply system is located in the eastern portion of the City of Blythe on the western side of the Colorado River, with street address of 4551 Hidden Beaches Drive Blythe, CA 92225. Grid coordinates 33°39'38.30" N Lat., 114°31'30.80 W Long.

Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: The City of Blythe received a Compliance Order to add a water quality treatment system to the existing well and water supply system in the Hidden Beaches community. This proposed action is addition of water treatment equipment to remove manganese and iron from the source well water in compliance with the State order. The water system improvement project will include construction of a new 330,000-gallon bolted steel water tank, and removal and disposal of the existing tank. The new water treatment package plant system will be installed within the existing water facility site and connected to the existing distribution/pump system to ensure uninterrupted operation of the water. Beneficiaries include the residents of the Hidden Beaches community within the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Manager April 24, 2024
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe Exempt Status:

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
X Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: Replacement and Improvement of Existing Facilities, CEQA Guidelines 915302
• Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project meets all criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines §15302, with citation to Section 21083, Public Resources Code, and reference to Section 21084 Public Resources Code, and has no features or characteristics that would qualify as exceptions to the exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager / City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Lead Agency Signature: Date: April 24. 2024
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City of Blythe
Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project CEQA Exemption
Environmental Review Report
Blythe
Prepared for:

City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Colorado
April 2024 River
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Table of Contents
Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project 1 Purpose of the Categorical Exemption..... .2
Project Description. .2
CEQA Guidance 8
CEQA Categorical Exemption.. ..8
Consideration of Exceptions from Exemption.. ..9
Eligibility Conclusion. .12
List of Sources, Agencies and Persons Consulted. ..13
List of Figures
Figure 1: Location Máp Within the City of Blythe .3
Figure 2: Project Site... .4
Figure 3: Project Layout. 6
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California Environmental Quality Act - Categorical Exemption Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project

1. Project Title: Hidden Beaches Water Supply System
Improvement Project

2. Agency Name and Address: City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225

3. Contact Person and Phone Mallory Crecelius
Number: Interim City Manager & City Clerk
(760) 922-6161

4. Project Location: 4551 Hidden Beaches Drive
City of Blythe, California 92225
APN: 833-330-004
GPS grid coordinates: 33°39'38.30" North
Latitude, 114°31'30.80 West Longitude.

5. Project Sponsor's Name and City of Blythe
Address: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager & City Clerk
235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-6161

6. General Plan and Zoning Land Use Colorado River Corridor Plan Area, Designation: Commercial / Residential
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Purpose of the Categorical Exemption
As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City of Blythe has undertaken environmental review and determined that the Hidden Beaches water supply system improvement project qualifies for Categorical Exemption (CE) as replacement and improvement of existing facilities (State CEQA Guidelines $15302). This CEQA CE document has been prepared to describe the proposed project and assess each of the criteria required to qualify for the CEQA exemption. The document also includes an assessment of the CEQA exceptions to use of an exemption to support the findings. Based upon this review, it has been determined that the project has no environmental sensitivity that would preclude use of an exemption.

The Project Description is detailed in the following section, followed by a record of the supporting analyses that were used to make the determination that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA In summary, the City has determined that the water system improvement project is categorically exempt as reconstruction and improvement of existing facilities (CEQA Guidelines §15302).

Project Description
The City of Blythe received a Compliance Order for Non-Compliance (August 28, 2023) from the SWRCB regarding the manganese levels in the existing well. The City is required to demonstrate to the Water Board that with implementation of the water treatment system, the concentration of manganese in the water delivered to customers will meet the State water quality standard by no later than August 10, 2026.

The proposed project includes addition of a package water treatment system to an existing water supply system as required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB or Water Board) to reduce manganese levels in the source water. The existing 330,000-gallon storage tank is more than 20 years old and is deteriorating, and will be replaced with a new 330,000 gallon tank as a part of the water system improvements. The existing well and water tank and the proposed water treatment package plant lie within a one-acre parcel located on the north side of Hidden Beaches Drive within the Hidden Beaches community in the northeastern area of the City of Blythe. The City owns the property and operates the water supply system. (See Figure 1: Location Map Within the City of Blythe and Figure 2: Project Site).

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Figure 1: Location Map Within the City of Blythe
Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project Legend Project See Locaton within the Cey of Blythe • Hidden Beaches Resort wal syste
Conomenal
Google Earth
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Figure 2: Project Site
Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project Legend • Hidden Beaches Resort
Project Site and Surrounding Communty
CHINE
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Water Quality Treatment System and Related Improvements The proposed water treatment package plant to be added for manganese removal utilizes a sand filtration system to remove manganese and iron from the source well water in compliance with the State order. Iron and manganese are metals often found dissolved in water.

Green sand filters use a specially formulated filter media made from a naturally mined form of glauconite greensand. The greensand filter media oxidizes dissolved iron and manganese on contact as the water flows through the greensand filter which causes these elements to precipitate as solids in the bed of the filter. The iron filter backwashes these small particles to drain periodically cleaning and restoring the filter media. The filter is automatically cleaned and restored during each backwash cycle. The filter cleaning fluid is only used to backwash and clean the greensand filter media and is not added to the filtered water.

The average daily flow at the existing Hidden Beaches well is 75,000 gallons per day (gpd) which is an average of 52 gallons per minute (gpm) with a peak day of about 150,000 gpd which is 104 gpm. The system will be designed for 200 gpm, which is 288,000 gpd using two 100 gpm green sand filters. The site design for the water supply system improvements is shown in Figure 3: Project Layout. As shown, the Raw Water Tank is connected to the well. Valves will be added to the piping between the well and the Ground Storage Reservoir to direct the source water to the Raw Water Tank. Another connection will direct the processed water into the ground reservoir.

A six-inch pipe will connect downstream of the booster pump station and direct clean water to the filters for backwashing. An adjustable valve will open and close to provide the desired water flow to the filters for backwashing. The backwash handling system consisting of the backwash settling cone bottom tank and recycle pump station are located west of the filters.

The sludge holding tank can be accessed from the west or the north.

The well produces water at a maximum flow rate of 800 to 900 gpm, while the manganese removal system is designed for 200 gpm. To control the flow into the green sand filters a 20,000-gallon raw water storage tank is needed. The water will be pumped into the green sand filters using a 200-gpm pump station and the treated water will be discharged into the 330,000-gallon ground storage reservoir. The required backwash water will be taken from the pipeline downstream of the booster pump system and discharged into a cone bottom tank to provide settling of the oxidized iron and manganese. A pump station will pump the recycled water.

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Figure 3: Project Layout
6" BACKWASH WATER TREATED BACKWASH WATER RECYCLE
10 FT
2-100 GPM

GREENSAND

FILTERS
20,000 GALLON TREATED WATER

RAW WATER TANK
WELL 6" TO RV PARK
2 RAW WATER
PUMP STATION RESERVOIR NO. 2
11,500 GALLON

CONE BOTTOM

BACKWASH
TREATMENT TANK 330,000 GAL

RECYCLED WATER RESERVOIR

PUMP STATION BACKWASH SUPPLY FLOW
5,500 FLAT 6" WATER FOR FILTER

BOTTOMED

SLUDGE STORAGE
TANK

SLUDGE PUMP STATION
10" TO PUMP CONTROL

BUILDING
BUILDINGS NOT - PUMP "DRAIN AND OVERFLOW

SHOWN ON PLANS STATION
&" TO DISTRIBUTION T 6"TO RV PARKI!
SYSTEM→-

X CLOSED VALVE GATE
NOTE PIPING FROM 0 20' 40'
ABANDONED WELL 1 HIDDEN BEACHES WELL SITE
NOT SHOWN SCALE 1" = 40 10/11/23
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into green sand filter pump station at a rate of 20 gpm (10 percent of the water flow) into the green sand filters. Sludge from the cone bottom tank will be pumped into a 5,500-gallon sludge holding tank and will be trucked periodically to the wastewater treatment plant for processing.

The green sand filter pump station will turn on when the 330,000-gallon ground reservoir "pump on" level is met and will turn off when the reservoir is full. There will be two controlled Variable Frequency Drive pumps the operator uses to set the flow rate filling the tank. The pumps will be able to keep a constant flow through the filters by responding to the pressure losses as the filters capture the metal oxides. The green sand filters are fully automated, and automatic valves will allow one of the filters to go offline for the backwashing operation. The filter will backwash for eight minutes and then be rinsed for two minutes before returning to operation. The system will be controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller that monitors the pressures across each filter and starts the backwash cycle when required The backwash water supply will be taken from the distribution system downstream of the main booster pump station and will be controlled by a flow meter and adjustable valve. The backwash from the filters will flow into a 11,500-gallon cone bottom tank. The metal oxides will settle into the cone. The tank will allow 300 minutes delay after a backwash cycle before the recycle pump turns on. The pumping rate will be 20 gpm applied to the filters to meet California water quality requirements and the discharge will be downstream of the filter pumps. The recycle pump will only operate when the filter pumps are operating. Sludge from the bottom of the tank will be pumped by a small sludge pump into a 5,500-gallon holding tank. The sludge holding tank will be pumped out periodically as needed and taken to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant for handling.

Replacement Water Tank
The replacement water reservoir project will include construction of a new 330,000-gallon bolted steel water tank, and removal and disposal of the existing tank. The new tank will be installed within the existing water facility site and connected to the existing distribution/pump system to ensure uninterrupted operation of the water supply system. The proposed tank will be of flat panel bolted steel construction on a structural concrete ring wall foundation. It will be a circular tank, approximately 40 feet in diameter and 24 feet in height. The interior and exterior surfaces will be treated with a high-quality coating system to ensure the maximum life expectancy of the tank.

Construction of the new reservoir tank is expected to take five to six months, including demolition of the existing tank being replaced.

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CEQA Guidance
The City has qualified for a grant administered by SWRCB to fund the water system improvement project. SWRCB does require completion of environmental review documentation to satisfy requirements of CEQA. As a required improvement project for existing City infrastructure involving repair and upgrade of existing water utility facilities the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption (CE) as provided in the State CEQA Guidelines $15302. This CEQA CE document has been prepared to describe the proposed project, assess each of the criteria required to qualify for the CEQA exemption, and assess the CEQA exceptions to use of an exemption (CEQA Guidelines §15300.2) to support the findings.

CEQA Categorical Exemption
Based upon review of the CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the Project is exempt under the categorical exemption as replacement and reconstruction of existing structures (CEQA Guidelines $15302). The applicable criteria for exemption are identified as follows. 15302. REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION
Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including but not limited to:
(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50 percent. (b) Replacement or reconstruction of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity.
(c) Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
(d) Conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Section 21084, Public Resources Code.

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Findings
Category (c) applies to this water supply utility system project. The proposed replacement of the existing City water tank and addition of a water treatment system in compliance with a State order is a minor alteration of an existing City facility. The project does not place any new demands on public services and facilities, and the project involves no expansion of use or capacity in terms of utility or service demands. The existing water tank and Hidden Beaches water system property has been in continuous utility use for decades and is surrounded by residential uses, and the property is not an environmentally sensitive site.

Replacement of the water tank and installation of a water treatment system will occur entirely within the same City property as exists at present. The water tank will have substantially the same purpose as the existing tank to maintain a safe and reliable water supply system serving the Hidden Beaches resort and surrounding residential community, with no expansion or change in the capacity of the water system. The site for the new water tank and water treatment package plant is directly adjacent to the existing water tank on level ground with no slope.

The water system improvements project will not involve any waterway or wetland. The water system property is close to the Colorado River which has scenic value but is not an officially designated scenic area, and the proposed system improvements will not significantly change the appearance of the existing site.

Consideration of Exceptions from Exemption
Based upon review of the CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the proposed project has no conditions that would make it ineligible for the categorical exemptions identified above as defined in CEQA Guidelines $15300.2. The applicable criteria for exceptions from exemption are identified as follows.
15300.2. EXCEPTIONS
(a) Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.
(b) Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.

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(C) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.
(d) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
(e) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; References: Sections 21084 and 21084.1, Public Resources Code; Wildlife Alive v. Chickering (1977) 18 Cal.3d 190; League for Protection of Oakland's Architectural and Historic Resources v. City of Oakland (1997) 52 Cal.App.4*h 896; Citizens for Responsible Development in West Hollywood v. City of West Hollywood (1995) 39 Cal.App.4*h 925; City of Pasadena v. State of California (1993) 14 Cal.App.4** 810; Association for the Protection etc. Values v. City of Ukiah (1991) 2 Cal.App.4* 720; and Baird v. County of Contra Costa (1995) 32 Cal.App.4th 1464.

Findings:
(a) Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.

The project site is within a portion of the existing Hidden Beaches community and does not encroach upon any sensitive environment. Replacement of the water tank and addition of the water treatment system will be a community benefit and has no potential to impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern designated, mapped, or adopted by any federal, State, or local agencies.

The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The site and surrounding lands have been in residential and community park use for decades. The Colorado River corridor nearby does have unique habitat and wetlands values and is covered by a special habitat conservation or management plan, but the project existing water system utility will not involve any encroachment or disturbance of the river or its banks and habitat areas. It is determined that the existing water system site has no meaningful habitat value for any special- status species.

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The proposed water tank replacement and water treatment system plant is related to ongoing infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects throughout the City of Blythe but as a replacement and improvement of an existing part of the established water system it has no relation to any successive projects of the same type in the City that could result in adverse cumulative effects. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the proposed project. (b) Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.

No unusual circumstances exist on or around this existing water supply system property and adjacent lands that could have a reasonable possibility to result in significant adverse effects on the environment. Traffic, noise, and air quality affects will be negligible and will not change in any way from the existing condition. No expansion of any other utility system is required or proposed. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the proposed project. (c) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway.

No designated scenic highways are located in proximity to the existing water system property. As shown in Figure 1 above, Interstate 10 is located more than six miles south of the site and State Highway 95 is located more than two miles west of the site. Neither of these highways is an officially designated State Scenic Highway, and there are no State Scenic Highways from which the existing or replacement water tank or any other part of the property is visible. The Colorado River corridor nearby does have unique scenic values, but the water system utility improvements will not involve any encroachment or disturbance of the river or its banks, or visual qualities.

Therefore, this exception does not apply to the proposed project. (d) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

The site is not on any EnviroStor list of known or reported contaminated sites maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. There are sites listed in Riverside County, none of which are in or near the City of Blythe. On the hazardous materials Cortese list there are eight sites listed within 10 miles west of the project site which are listed as "Closed", "Inactive" and "No further Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption April 2024

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action". None of these sites is in proximity to the project site. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the proposed project.
(e) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

There are no historic resources located on or in the vicinity of the existing Hidden Beaches community within which the water supply replacement tank and water quality treatment package plant is located and there is no potential for such resources to be impacted by the water system improvements. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the proposed project.

Eligibility Conclusion
Based upon information contained in the administrative record, as reflected in the answers provided for exemption criteria for existing facilities and reconstruction and improvements to an existing water supply system, the City hereby determines the Project is eligible for the CEQA Guidelines $15302 categorical exemption from further review under CEQA, and none of the exceptions to these exemptions defined in Section 15300.2 apply. signed: Man culm
Date: April 24, 2024
Name: Mallory Crecelius
Title: Interim City Manager & City Clerk
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List of Sources and Agencies and Persons Consulted
Sources
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), California Environmental Quality Act, Statute and Guidelines, 2024
California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Cortese List and EnviroStor list, calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/, and
envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/map/?myaddress=Blythe
both accessed April 17, 2024
City of Blythe, General Plan 2025 and Zoning Maps; available on file at the City of Blythe, 235 N.

Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, or online at: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/27/planning- zoning
The Clean Water Store, Greensand Filtration Systems, www.cleanwaterstore.com, accessed April 17, 2024
Google Earth Pro, 2024, Landscape imagery of Blythe California and the surrounding region.

Imagery date February 18, 2024, accessed April 16, 2024. URL: Google Earth The Holt Group, Inc., City of Blythe, Preliminary Design Report, Hidden Beaches Well Site Manganese Removal System, October 11, 2023
Agencies and Persons Consulted
City of Blythe
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
The Holt Group
Rob Holt, P.E., Principal Engineer
Lindsay Holt, AICP, MPA, Principal Planner
Under contract with the City of Blythe, prepared the preliminary design report and project cost estimates.

Analysis and Report Preparation
Jeffrey G. Harvey, Ph.D., Senior Environmental Scientist, Harvey Consulting Group, Inc., Under contract with the City of Blythe, conducted site review and preparation of the CEQA environmental report documenting eligibility for the CEQA categorical exemption.

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BUSINESS
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ORITE'S FIASY

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
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 provide direction to staff on whether Council would support lobbying State and Federal Officials to turn CVSP into a Federal Women's Facility, should CDCR move forward with the proposed closure.

FISCAL IMPACT: Impacts to the City of Blythe from the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison include a revenue decline of $2.9 millión.

BACKGROUND: In December 2022, 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. 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 2023, 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, State Senators Steve Padilla and Kelly Seyarto, The Riverside County Board of Supervisors, CVAG, fellow Cities in Riverside County, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange County Sheriff's, the Riverside County District Attorney, PVID, Cal Cities, Crime Victims United, Crime Survivors, and others.

STAFF REPORT: Staff will provide an oral report on the effort to "Save Chuck".

Vice Mayor Rodriguez learned that the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin, California would be closed due to sexual abuse at the facility. Federal Officials stated this Federal Women's Facility is not meeting expected standards and the best course of action is to close the facility. According to an LA Times Article about the closure, those incarcerated there have -141-
complained about overcrowding, asbestos, mold and paint chipping off beds and ceilings. The closure means that these women will end up in facilities that might be very far from their homes as the next closest federal women's facilities are in Texas.

Although Save Chuck remains the City's priority, the City is also looking for opportunities to sustain and grow our community and economy should CDCR move forward with the proposed closure of CVSP. City staff learned on Friday from the City's Lobbyist that the Governor's May Revise budget includes language to expedite the closure of CVSP. As such, the City needs to begin to focus on mitigation measure to offset the impacts the closure will have on our community.

As the Federal Government looks to place inmates from the shuttered Dublin facility, CVSP might provide a solution palatable to both the State and Federal Government and could help the city retain some jobs. As CVSP has the infrastructure necessary to accommodate inmates, it would be much more cost effective for the Federal Government to use an existing facility, than bulld a new one. It could also provide a revenue stream for the State from leasing the site to the Federal Government. It would allow CDCR to retain the site as a prison, should future needs and bed space warrant, without spending money maintaining an empty facility.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez had initial conversations about this idea with our Federal representative.

To continue the conversation, it would be necessary for Council to take a position of support to lobby to bring a Women's Federal Prison to CVSP, should CDCR move forward with its closure of the Chukawalla Valley State Prison by March 2025.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

AURSHED
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Participation in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required Agreement to participate in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG), once reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney, and authorized staff to expend the grant funding up to $47,440.46 as authorized under the Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT: OPSG funding will reimburse the City for overtime wages, benefits and mileage up to the amount of $47,440.46 expended by police department personnel while participating in the Stonegarden operation. Future equipment grant funds may be available to the City through this program.

BACKGROUND: OPSG funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. The funding is to be used to support The DHS Customs and Border Protection and Office of the Border Patrol efforts to improve border security in the region.

In years past, The Blythe Police Department participated in the OPSG, and received funding to support overtime operations and equipment purchases. The City was forced to drop out when we were no longer able to comply with the grant requirement to provide immigration enforcement and detail the immigration status of those arrested. Immigration enforcement is no longer a grant requirement.

STAFF REPORT: Blythe Police Staff has been aggressively seeking outside funding for additional law enforcement resources and has worked closely with The US Border Patrol an The Imperial County Sheriff's Department to be included in their established OPSG funding If approved, the funds will be used on overtime patrols, focused to interrupt drug trafficking operations in and around the Palo Verde Valley. These grant funds will be used to increase patrol, multiagency operations and collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Overtime wages, benefits and milage will be reimbursed. If approved, the City of Blythe will be added to the current Agreement, which has been extended to May of 2025. The City will apply for further funding, which will include funds for personnel and equipment needed to continue these operations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program -144-
1 AGREEMENT FOR THE
2 FISCAL YEAR 2021 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT PROGRAM
3 THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into effective the _ day of _2024, is by and 4 between the COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, a political subdivision of the State of California, by and through its 5 Sheriff's Office, Department of Probation, and District Attorney's Office ("County" or "County Parties"), 6 the IMPERIAL COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE ("ICNTF"), the CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 7 PATROL, by and through its Calexico, El Centro, and Winterhaven Offices (CHP""), the CITY OF 8 BLYTHE, an incorporated city within the County of Riverside, by and through its Police Department 9 ("Blythe"), the CITY OF BRAWLEY, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through 10 its Police Department ("Brawley"), the CITY OF CALEXICO, an incorporated city within the County off 11 Imperial, by and through its Police Department ("Calexico"), the CITY OF EL CENTRO, an incorporated 12 city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department ("El Centro"), the CITY OF 13 IMPERIAL, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department 14 ("Imperial"), and the CITY OF CALIPATRIA, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and 15 through its Police Department ("Calipatria"), and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision 16 of the State of California ("'County of Riverside"), (individually, "Party;" collectively, "Parties"), for program 17 support of the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant ("OPSG"). 18 RECITALS
19 WHEREAS, County received funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") 20 passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ("CalOES"), under the OPSG 21 Program for fiscal year 2021; and
22 WHEREAS, said funds shall be used to support the OPSG Program to enhance law enforcement 23 preparedness and operational readiness along the border lands of the United States located within the 24 County; and
25 WHEREAS, Government Code §§ 55631 and 55632 authorize the legislative body of any local 26 agency to contract with any other local agency for the furnishing of police protection to such other locall agency, where a "local agency" includes a neighboring city, county, federal government, or any federal 28 department or agency; and
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1 WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into an agreement with provisions concerning the nature, 2 scope, and extent of OPSG collaboration, services rendered, and compensation; and 3 WHEREAS, County, by action of the Board of Supervisors through Minute Order No. 25, dated 4 February, 15, 2022 approved and authorized the Imperial County Sheriff to enter into this Agreement with 5 participating agencies, and to sign all grant documents necessary to receive OPSG funds that will be used 6 to reimburse the participating agencies under this Agreement; and 7 WHEREAS, the Parties agree to maintain documentation supporting all expenditures reimbursed 8 from OPSG funds, ensure all expenditures are allowable under grant requirements, adhere to their 9 jurisdictions authorized procurement methods, and submit an organization-wide financial and compliance 10 audit report of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00) or more of OPSG federal funds are expended in a fiscal year; and
12 WHEREAS, documentation and records shall be maintained and retained in accordance with 13 OPSG requirements and shall be available for audit and inspection; and 14 WHEREAS, for accounting purposes, the following is a description of OPSG funds: Federal 15 Grantor Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Pass Through Agency: California Governor's 16 Office of Emergency Services; Program Title: Homeland Security Grant Program; Federal CFDA 17 Number: 97.067.

NOW THEREFORE, and in consideration of the covenants and conditions hereinafter contained, 19 it is agreed between Parties as follows:
20 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT.

The purpose of this Agreement is to satisfy the OPSG proposal submitted to and awarded by DHS 22 and passed through CalOES under the OPSG for fiscal year 2022-2023. 23 2. SCOPE OF WORK.
24 2.1. Method of Service Delivery.

2.1.1. County's Sheriff's Office will maintain the OPSG and will be administratively 26 responsible for coordination of Parties' obligations under this Agreement. 27 2.1.2 The OPSG will be staffed as described in Paragraph 4. - Standards of Service:
28 Obligations of the Parties.
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1 2.2. Overview of Basic Services.
2 2.2.1. Parties will provide OPSG activities by increasing the presence of law enforcement 3 personnel in their designated areas of jurisdiction, in order to support DHS's Bureau 4 of Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and Office of the Border Patrol 5 ("OBP") efforts to improve border security in the region. 6 2.2.2 Parties will enforce local and state laws within the agency's jurisdiction and will not enforce immigration laws on behalf of CBP/OBP.
8 2.2.3 Parties will conduct OPSG activities consistent with the California Values Act. 9 including but not limited to Government Code Section 7284.6(b) and the following 10 conditions:
(a) The primary purpose of OPSG activities will not be immigration 12 enforcement, as defined in subdivision (f) of Government Code Section 13 7284.4.
14 (b) The enforcement or investigative duties will be primarily related to a 15 violation of state or federal law unrelated to immigration enforcement. 16 (c) Participation in OPSG activities by a California law enforcement agency 17 will not violate any local law or policy to which it is otherwise subject. 18 TERM OF AGREEMENT.
19 3.1. Initial Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from September 1, 2021, and shall continue in effect through and terminate at midnight on August 31, 2024, 21 subject to the provisions in Paragraphs 3.2. and 3.3. below. 22 3.2. Option to Extend. Renewal or extension of this Agreement beyond August 31, 23 2024 shall be subject to remaining grant funds and to a time extension approved by 24 DHS and passed through CalOES.
25 3.3. Termination. Subject to the applicable provisions of State law, any Party may 26 terminate its participation in this Agreement upon a minimum of ninety (90) days 27 written notice to the other Parties.
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1 STANDARDS OF SERVICE AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES.
2 4.1. Anticipated Outcome.
3 4.1.1. The anticipated outcome of the OPSG activities, to be provided by Parties under this Agreement, is the increased presence of law enforcement personnel in their 5 designated areas of jurisdiction, to support CBP/OBP efforts to improve border 6 security in the region.
7 4.1.2. The anticipated outcome will be reached by achieving the goals and accomplishing 8 the missions set forth in this Agreement and in CBP's "Operations Order Report," 9 hereinafter referred to as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference as though fully 10 set forth herein.
11 (a) Parties will provide enhanced enforcement by increasing patrol presence in 12 proximity to the border and/or routes of ingress from the border. 13 (b) Parties will utilize their unique investigatory and prosecutorial areas of 14 expertise in operations targeting criminal aliens upon reasonable suspicion 15 of, or for violation of, Section 1326 (a) of Title 8 of the United States Code 16 that may be subject to the enhancement specified in Section 1326(b)(2) of 17 Title 8 of the United States Code, if detected during an unrelated law 18 enforcement activity, to document fraud, and for intelligence development 19 including making necessary inquiries as permitted by Government Code 20 Section 7284.6(b).
21 (c) Parties shall increase intelligence/information sharing among each other. 22 which includes but is not limited to the following activities:
(i) Conducting monthly meetings with a minimum of one (1) 24 representative from each Party; and.
25 (ii) Sharing information during law enforcement operations. 26 27
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1 4.2. Personnel Qualifications and Assignment.
2 4.2.1 All Party personnel who perform OPS activities pursuant to this Agreement shall 3 have met the minimum qualifications designated for their specific classification. 4 4.2.2. Parties shall provide OPSG with qualified personnel to meet performance standards 5 and scope of service defined herein and as further specified in Exhibit "A." 6 4.2.3. County Participating Agency Discretion.
(a) County's Sheriff's Office shall be responsible for the management. 8 direction, and supervision of its OPSG personnel, and the standards of 9 performance, discipline, and all other matters incidental to the performance 10 of such services, in its sole but reasonable judgment, and in accordance with 11 the provisions of applicable labor agreements.
12 (b) County's Sheriff's Office shall be the appointing authority for all of its 13 personnel provided to OPSG by this Agreement.
14 (c) County's Department of Probation shall be responsible for the management, 15 direction, and supervision of its OPSG personnel, and the standards off 16 performance, discipline, and all other matters incidental to the performance 17 of such services, in its sole but reasonable judgment, and in accordance with 18 the provisions of applicable labor agreements.
19 (d) County's Department of Probation shall be the appointing authority for all 20 of its personnel provided to OPSG by this Agreement. 21 (e) Non-County Parties shall have no liability for any direct payment of salary, 22 wages, indemnity or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in 23 County's performance of this Agreement.
24 4.2.4. Non-County Parties' Discretion.
25 (a) Non-County Parties shall be responsible for the management, direction, and 26 supervision of their respective OPSG personnel, and the standards of 27 performance, discipline, and all other matters incident to the performance 28 of such services, in each respective non-County Party's sole but reasonable 5 23-0128
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1 judgment, and in accordance with the provisions of applicable labor 2 agreements.
3 (b) Each non-County Party shall be the appointing authority for its respective 4 personnel provided to the OPSG by this Agreement.
5 (c) County shall have no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, indemnity or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in non- 7 County Party performance of this Agreement.
8 4.2.5. OPSG Coordinators.
9 (a) County's Sheriff's Office shall select and designate an OPS Coordinator 10 who shall manage and direct the OPSG.
11 (b) County's Department of Probation and each non-County Party shall select 12 and designate an OPSG Coordinator under this Agreement. 13 (c) The designated OPSG Coordinator for each Party shall implement, as 14 needed, appropriate procedures governing the performance of all 15 requirements under this Agreement, and shall be responsible for meeting 16 and conferring in good faith in order to address any disputes which may 17 arise concerning implementation of this Agreement.
18 4.2.6. Staffing for Basic Services. Parties shall ensure that adequate numbers of their 19 qualified respective personnel are provided to OPSG activities at all times during 20 the term of this Agreement to meet the commitments set forth herein. 21 4.2.7. Pre-Authorization of Overtime.
22 (a) The OPSG Coordinator for each participating agency will be responsible 23 for authorizing all OPSG overtime prior to any detail. 24 (b) Any overtime scheduled for the OPSG Coordinator must be approved by 25 the department head or city manager.
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1 (a) County's Sheriff's Office will provide its OPSG personnel with all supplies 2 and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and or standard issue equipment 3 necessary to perform OPSG activities.
4 (b) County's Department of Probation will provide its OPSG personnel with all 5 supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and or standard issue 6 equipment necessary to perform OPSG activities
7 (c) Non-County Parties will provide their respective OPSG personnel with all 8 supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and/or standard issue equipment necessary to perform OPSG activities unless otherwise specified 10 in Exhibit "A."

4.2.9. Party Monitoring. The County will monitor the performance of the Parties against 12 goals and performance standards set forth in this Agreement. Substandard 13 performance as determined by the County will constitute noncompliance with this 14 Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the 15 Party/Parties within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the County, 16 suspension or termination procedures will be initiated. 17 uri COST OF SERVICES/CONSIDERATION.
18 5.1. General.
19 5.1.1. As full consideration for the satisfactory performance and completion by non- 20 County Parties of OPSG activities set forth in this Agreement, County shall pay 21 non-County Parties for personnel assigned to perform OPSG activities on the basis 22 of invoices and submittals as set forth hereunder.
23 5.1.2. Parties agree that awarded funds, identified as allowable costs as set forth in 24 Exhibit "A" shall be expended only for OPSG activities, operating expenses, and 25 equipment as detailed in Exhibit "A" for the applicable grant year, and that 26 unallowable costs are not reimbursed.
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1 County. County, through its Sheriff's Office, shall make any necessary adjustments 2 to Party claims to correct for previous overpayments and disallowances or 3 underpayments.
4 5.1.4. Payments made by County are dependent on the continued availability of grant 5 funds from DHS passed through CalOES.
6 5.1.5. The amount of available OPSG funds shall not exceed Two Million Four Hundred 7 Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00) unless otherwise provided for under this 8 Agreement.
9 5.2. Personnel Cost/Rate of Compensation.
10 5.2.1. During the term of this Agreement, County shall compensate Parties for 11 preauthorized overtime worked by personnel assigned to perform OPSG activities 12 5.2.2. Compensation made by County is based upon available funding and the actual costs 13 incurred by Parties to provide OPSG activities under this Agreement. 14 5.3. Method of Payment.
15 5.3.1. Non-County Parties shall fax an itemized invoice, timesheets and any other related 16 supporting documentation that represents amounts due under this Agreement to 17 County's Sheriff's Office no later than 5:00 p.m., ten (10) business days following 18 the end of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement. 19 5.3.2. Invoices, timesheets and other related supporting documentation must have the 20 signature of each non-County Party's OPSG Coordinator, or his or her designee, 21 certifying that the invoices, timesheets, and related documentation are true and 22 correct.

5.3.3. Non-County Parties shall mail original documents in Paragraph 5.3.1. no later than 24 5:00 p.m. of the eleventh (11") business day following the end of each calendar 25 month during the term of this Agreement to:

Imperial County Sheriff's Department
26 Fiscal Unit. Ref. OPSG
27 PO Box 1040
El Centro, CA 92244.
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1 5.3.4. Within ten (10) business days after receipt of a valid invoice, County's Sheriff's 2 Office will process the request for reimbursement to DHS passed through CalOES 3 5.3.5. Within ten (10) business days after receipt of reimbursement funds from DHS 4 passed through CalOES, County's Sheriff's Office will submit a claim for payment 5 to County's Auditor-Controller to pay non-County Parties for the service agreed to. 6 (a) County will request cash advances on the grant funds from DHS passed through CalOES each quarter during the term of this Agreement. 8 (b) When County has a positive balance in its OPSG account, County will pay 9 non-County Parties for the service agreed to within ten (10) business days 10 of receipt of valid invoices.
11 5.3.6. Non-County Parties shall maintain payroll records for each and every person whose 12 costs are reimbursable under this Agreement, to include, at a minimum, the person's 13 name, classification, duty position, task and regular/overtime hours worked. 14 5.3.7. Upon request, non-County Parties shall make available to County's Sheriff's Office 15 all payroll records and other records that relate to the services provided under this 16 Agreement.

5.3.8. County Departments shall obtain reimbursement for qualifying OGSP activities 18 through procedures to be agreed upon within County.
19 6. INDEMNIFICATION.
20 6.1. Indemnification Related to Workers' Compensation and Employment.

6.1.1. County shall fully indemnify and hold harmless all non-County Parties and their 22 respective officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, fines, expenses 23 (including attorneys' fees and court costs), costs, damages or liabilities arising from 24 or related to:
25 (a) Any Workers' Compensation claim or demand or other Workers' 26 Compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise 27 from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of County 28 or any contract labor provider retained by County; or 9 23-0128
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1 (b) Any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related to, or 2 claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including 3 without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, 4 termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other 5 such matters) which is brought by an employee of County. 6 6.1.2. Non-County Parties shall fully indemnify and hold harmless County and its officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, fines, expenses (including 8 attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs, damages or liabilities 9 arising from or related to:
10 (a) Any Workers' Compensation claim or demand or other Workers' 11 Compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise 12 from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of the 13 respective non-County Party or any contract labor provider retained by the 14 respective non-County Party; or
15 (b) Any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related to, or 16 claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including 17 without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, 18 termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other 19 such matters) which is brought by an employee of the respective non- 20 County Party or any contract labor provider retained by the respective non- 21 County Party.
22 6.2. Indemnification Related to Acts and/or Omissions - Negligence.

6.2.1. Claims Arising from Sole Acts and/or Omissions of a Party. (a) Each Party to this Agreement hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the other Parties to this Agreement and their agents, officers and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding against the other Parties arising solely out of its own acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement. 10 23-0128
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1 (b) At each Party's sole discretion, each Party may participate at its own 2 expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such 3 participation shall not relieve any Party of any obligation imposed by this 4 Agreement.
5 (c) Parties shall notify each other promptly of any claim, action, or proceeding 6 and cooperate fully in the defense.
7 6.2.2. Claims Arising from Concurrent Acts or Omissions. 8 (a) Parties hereby agree to defend themselves from any claim, action or 9 proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of Parties. 10 (b) Parties agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense costs 11 and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as 12 provided in Paragraph 6.2.4. below.
13 6.2.3. Joint Defense
14 (a) Notwithstanding Paragraph 6.2.2. above, in cases where Parties agree in 15 writing to a joint defense, Parties may appoint joint defense counsel to 16 defend the claim, action or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or 17 omissions of Parties.
18 (b) Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of Parties. 19 (c) Parties agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed 20 settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in Paragraph 6.2.4. below. 21 (d) Parties agree that no Party may bind the others to a settlement agreement 22 without the written consent of the others.
23 6.2.4. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation. Where a trial verdict or arbitration award 24 allocates or determines the comparative fault of the Parties, Parties may seek 25 reimbursement and/or reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments, 26 judgments and awards, consistent with such comparative fault.

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
28 7.1. Independent Contractor Status.
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1 7.1.1. In the performance of services under this Agreement, County and non-County 2 Parties acknowledge and agree that:
3 (a) County and its respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed 4 independent contractors and not officers, agents or employees of non- 5 County Parties; and
6 (b) Non-County Parties and their respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed independent contractors and not officers, agents or 8 employees of County.
9 7.1.2. All personnel provided by County under this Agreement are under the direct and 10 exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of County, and County assumes 11 full responsibility for the actions of such personnel in the performance of services 12 hereunder.
13 7.1.3. All personnel provided by non-County Parties under this Agreement are under the 14 direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of their respective 15 agencies, and each agency assumes full responsibility for the actions of such 16 personnel in the performance of services hereunder.
17 7.1.4. County and non-County Parties acknowledge and agree that County does not 18 control the manner and means of performing the work of non-County Parties" 19 officers, agents or employees who perform OPSG activities, nor does County have 20 the right to hire or terminate employment of such officers, agents or employees. 21 7.1.5. Non-County Parties do not control the manner and means of performing the work 22 of County officers, agents or employees who perform OPSG activities, nor do non- 23 County Parties have the right to hire or terminate employment of such officers, 24 agents or employees.
25 7.1.6. County has no authority of any kind to bind non-County Parties, and non-County 26 Parties have no authority to bind County in any respect whatsoever. 27 28
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1 7.1.7. County shall not act or attempt to act, or represent itself directly or by implication 2 as an agent of non-County Parties, or in any manner assume or create or attempt to 3 assume or create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of non-County Parties. 4 7.1.8. Non-County Parties shall not act or attempt to act, or represent themselves directly 5 or by implication as an agent of County, or in any manner assume or create or 6 attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of County. 7 72. Insurance. Parties agree to obtain, at their sole cost and expense, sufficient insurance to 8 cover the liabilities arising out of this Agreement.

7.3. Notices.
10 7.3.1. Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and may be personally delivered or given as of the 12 date of mailing by depositing such notice in the United States mail, first-class 13 postage prepaid, and addressed as follows, or to such other place as each Party may 14 designate by subsequent written notice to each other:
15 County Parties:
16 Sheriff Chief Probation Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office Imperial County Probation Department PO Box 1040 324 Applestill Road
El Centro, CA 92244 El Centro, CA 92243
18 19 District Attorney
20 140 West Main rect, Suite rey's Office
El Centro, CA 92243"
21 Non-County Parties:
22 California Highway Patrol Interim City Manager
23 Fiscal Management Section Blythe Police Departmen
PO Box 942898 35 N. Broadway
24 Sacramento, CA 94298-2898 Blythe, CA 92225
25 Imperial County Narcotics Task Force Chief of Police 26 417 La Brucherie Road. Suite C Brawley Police Department Imperial, CA 92251 351 Main Street
27 Brawlev. CA 9222°
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Chief of Police Chief of Police
1 Calexico Police Department El Centro Police Department 420 East Fifth Street 105 North Eleventh Street
2 Calexico, CA . 92231 El Centro. CA 92243
3 Chief of Police Chief of Police
nperal Police Departme: 195 N. Park Ave Department
4 20 South Imperial Avent
Imperial, CA 92251 Calipatria, CA 92233
5 Riverside County Sheriff
6 1500 Castellano Rd.

Riverside, CA 92509
7 8 7.3.2. A notice shall be effective:
9 (a) On the date of personal delivery if personally delivered before five o'clock 10 (5:00) p.m. on a business day; or
11 (b) On the first (15) business day following personal delivery that did not occur 12 before five o'clock (5:00) p.m. on a business day; or 13 (c) Two (2) business days following the date the notice is postmarked for mail 14 delivery; or
15 (d) On the first (15) business day following delivery to the applicable overnight 16 courier, if sent by overnight courier for next business day delivery; or 17 (e) When otherwise actually received.
18 7.4. Amendment. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document 19 signed by all Parties, and no verbal understanding or agreement shall be binding on the 20 Parties.
21 7.5. Assignment. No Party shall assign any of its rights nor delegate any of its obligations 22 hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Parties. 23 7.6. Entire Agreement.
24 7.6.1. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of agreement 25 between County and non-County Parties with respect to the subject matter hereto. 26 7.6.2. All prior written and verbal understandings are superseded in total by this 27 Agreement.
28 7.7. Construction.
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1 7.7.1. This Agreement will be deemed to have been made and shall be construed, 2 interpreted, governed, and enforced pursuant to and in accordance with the laws of 3 the State of California.
4 7.7.2. The headings and captions used in this Agreement are for convenience and ease of 5 reference only, and shall not be used to construe, interpret, expand or limit the terms 6 of the Agreement and shall not be construed against any one (1) Party.

7.8. Waiver.
8 7.8.1. A waiver by County or non-County Parties of a breach of any of the covenants to 9 be performed by County or non-County Parties shall not be construed as a waiver 10 of any succeeding breach of the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions 11 or conditions of this Agreement.
12 7.8.2. The failure of any Party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this 13 Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of any right to do so, whether for that 14 breach or any subsequent breach.
15 7.8.3. The acceptance by County or non-County Parties of either performance or payment 16 shall not be considered a waiver of any other Party's preceding breach of this 17 Agreement.
18 7.9. Authority to Enter Into Agreement.
19 7.9.1. County and non-County Parties have all requisite power and authority to conduct 20 their respective business and to execute, deliver and perform the Agreement. 21 7.9.2. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the 22 legal power, right and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective 23 Party.
24 7.10. Cooperation. County and non-County Parties will cooperate in good faith to implement 25 this Agreement.
26 7.11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, each of 27 which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one (1) 28 and the same instrument.
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1 7.12. Severability.
2 7.12.1. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. 3 7.12.2. If any provision of this Agreement is found by any Court or other legal authority, 4 or is agreed upon by the Parties, to be in conflict with any law or regulation, then 5 the conflicting provision shall be considered null and void. 6 7.12.3. If the effect of nullifying any conflicting provision is such that a material benefit off 7 this Agreement to any Party is lost, then the Agreement may be terminated at the 8 option of the affected Party, with the notice as required in this Agreement. 9 7.12.4. In all other cases, the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable and shall continue in full force and effect.

7.13. Legislative Changes. If any changes are made to laws or regulations under which this 12 Agreement is made, or to any successor legislation or regulations, or if DHS passed through 13 CalOES imposes any budget requirements or limitations applicable to this Agreement and the services to be provided hereunder, then:
15 7.13.1. To the extent any of the changes are of mandatory application, such change(s) shall 16 apply to the Parties and this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be deemed to be 17 amended to be consistent with such change(s) except to the extent that such 18 . changes) alters) a material provision of this Agreement, in which case, such material provision shall be voidable, and the Parties will negotiate in good faith to 20 amend the Agreement as necessary; and

7.13.2. To the extent any of the changes are not of mandatory application, such change(s) 22 shall not affect this Agreement or the rights or obligations of County and non- 23 County Parties under this Agreement, unless Parties mutually agree to subject 24 themselves to such change(s).
25 7.14. Representation.

7.14.1. County's Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and Department of Probation 27 shall be represented by their respective OPSG Coordinators, or their designees, in 28 all discussions pertaining to this Agreement.
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1 7.14.2. Non-County Parties shall be represented by their respective OPSG Coordinators, 2 or their designees, in all discussions pertaining to this Agreement. 3 7.15. Dispute Resolution Concerning Services and Payment. In the event of any dispute 4 concerning services and payment arising from this Agreement, Parties' OPSG 5 Coordinators, or their respective designees, will meet and confer within ten (10) business 6 days after receiving notice of the dispute to resolve the dispute.

7.16. Termination of Funding.
8 7.16.1. In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to OPSG activities is 9 terminated by DHS passed through CalOES, this Agreement, in its entirety, shall 10 be considered null and void, and Parties shall no longer be required to provide 11 OPSG activities as described herein
12 7.16.2. In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to OPSG activities is 13 terminated, Parties shall meet immediately, and if agreed upon by Parties, mutually 14 develop and implement, within a reasonable period, a transition plan for the 15 provision of OPSG activities through alternate means. 16 7.17. Obligation. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors of the Parties. 17|111
18 SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
19 8.1. Lobbying and Political Activities.
20 8.1.1. As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for persons entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an 22 agency or requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, each Party independently certifies that:
24 (a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid for or will be paid, by or on 25 behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to 26 influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an 27 officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress 28 in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any 17 23-0128
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1 federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any 2 cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, 3 amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, 4 cooperative agreement.
5 (b) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be 6 paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or 7 employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of 8 Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this 9 federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned 10 shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report 11 Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
12 (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be 13 included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including 14 subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative 15 agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 16 8.1.2 When applicable, each Party will also comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 17 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and §§ 7321-7326) which limit the political activities of 18 employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part 19 with federal funds.
20 8.1.3 Finally, each Party agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly, 21 to support the enactment, repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation. 22 or policy without the express written approval from Cal OES or the federal 23 awarding agency.
24 8.2. Debarment and Suspension.
25 8.2.1. Each Party will provide protection against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring on 26 suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings with the federall 27 government. Each Party independently certifies that it and its principal, 28 subgrantees, recipients, or subrecipients:
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1 (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared 2 ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal 3 department or agency;
4 (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, been 5 convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission 6 of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to 7 obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or 8 contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust 9 statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, 10 falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
12 (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by 13 a governmental entity (federal, state, or local with commission of any of 14 the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2)(b) of this certification; and 15 (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, had one or 16 more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or 17 default.
18 8.2.2. Where a Party, its subgrantees, recipients, or subrecipients, under this Agreement 19 is unable to certify to any of these statements in the certification listed in Paragraph 20 8.2.1, such Party shall provide a written explanation to County. 21 9. CALIFORNIA LAW.
22 This Agreement is executed and delivered within the State of California and the rights and 23 obligations of the Parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the 24 laws of the State of California.
25 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first 26 above written.
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COUNTY OF IMPERIAL DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION
1 SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2 3
By Federico Miramontes Daniel Prince
4 Sheriff Chief Probation Officer
5 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IMPERIAL COUNTY NARCOTIC
6 TASK FORCE
7 8
By George Marquez. By George Marquez
9 District Attorney Imperial County District Attorney
10 12
14 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CITY OF BLYTHE

CALEXICO OFFICE, POLICE DEPARTMENT

EL CENTRO OFFICE,

INDIO OFFICE,
16 WINTERHAVEN OFFICE
17 18 BY Tommie Cocrofi BY Mallory Crecelius
19 Border Division Chief Interim City Manager
20 CITY OF BRAWLEY ITY OF CALEXIC
21 POLICE DEPARTMENT OLICE DEPARTMEN
22 By jimmy Duran By Victor Legaspi
24 Chief Interim Chief

CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY OF IMPERIAL

POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
26 By:_ By Michael Crankshaw
28 Robert Sawyer
Chief 20 Interim Chief
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1 CITY OF CALIPATRIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDI
2 POLICE DEPARTMENT SHERIFF'S OFFICI
3 4 By: BY Chad Bianco
Lynn A. Mara
5 Chief Sheriff/Coroner
6 7 APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
8 Eric Havens Minh C. Tran
County Counsel County Counsel - County of Riverside
9 10
11 By Danuta Tuszynska BY Kristine Bell- Valdez.

Deputy County Counsel Supervising Deputy County Counsel 12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 21
22 23
24 25
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TATES TRIF SUATE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: CVAG Public Safety Committee Appointment
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Mayor appoint Vice Mayor Rodriguez to the CVAG Public Safety Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: CVAG has a Public Safety Committee in which Vice Mayor Rodriguez has members of the Council to fill committee positions, the Mayor has not designated a member of Council to serve on this committee.

STAFF REPORT: As an appointment to the CVAG Public Safety Committee has not been made, it is recommended the Mayor appoint Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez to CVAG's Public Safety Committee and appoint a member of Council to serve as the alternate.

Appointments have been made for Council members to serve on CVAG's Executive, Transportation, Environment & Energy and Homeless Committees. The Interim City Manager serves on CVAG's Budget and Finance Committee.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Audit Services
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council:

1. Award contract for Auditing Services to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA).

2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter and execute contract with CLA for Auditing Services once approved as to form by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney for a term of 3 years for a maximum contract cost for all required and optional tasks in an amount of $299,490, with the option to extend contract annually for 2 additional years for a maximum contract cost of $105,360 in year 4, and a maximum contract cost of $108,290 in year 5.

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to engage in optional auditing tasks and/or services described as outside the scope-of-work in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 annually.

Cost of optional auditing tasks will be billed at the specified rate as indicated in Table 2. below and as described in the cost proposal.

FISCAL IMPACT: Maximum price year 1 fiscal year 2023-2024 $97,160, year 2 fiscal year 2024-2025 $99,800, year 3 fiscal year 2025-2026 $102,530, year 4 fiscal year 2026-2027 $105,360, and year 5 fiscal year 2027-2028 $108,290; total contract of $513,140. The fiscal year indicates the audit year and not the fiscal year in which the services will be provided. Services are provided and billed for in the subsequent fiscal year.

BACKGROUND: The City is required to have an independent audit of its financial records conducted on an annual basis. The auditor is responsible for determining that the financial statements do not include material misstatements and do not misrepresent the City's financial condition. Following the audit, the independent auditor issues an "opinion" and other reports to the City Council and management, addressing the fair presentation of financial position of the financial statements, matters involving internal controls over financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The City has contracted with Teaman, Ramirez & Smith, Inc. for its financial audit and preparation of its financial statements since early 2000's, and has been satisfied with their performance, responsiveness, and audit procedures. Early February 2024 the firm announced its plan to retire from government auditing services and would not be renewing its engagement with the City for audit services.

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was sent to a list of 12 qualified firms. In response to the RFP the City received 1 proposal from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA).

STAFF REPORT: Immediately upon the announced retirement of the City's current financial audit firm, the City issued an RFP for Professional Auditing Services. The RFP was published on the City's website on March 27, 2024. 12 potential certified public accountant firms were contacted regarding submitting proposals. The deadline to submit proposals was April 24, 2024.

Subsequently, 1 firm submitted a proposal: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

The proposal was reviewed by the Interim City Manager and Director of Finance. Based on an evaluation of the proposal, CLA meets both the mandatory elements and technical qualifications outlined in the evaluation criteria of the RFP. CLA serves more than 130 California municipalities, special purpose governments, and school districts. The firm employees more than 600 professionals dedicated to state and local government practice that serves more than 4,200 government engagements nationwide, with CLA's Irvine location proposed to serve Blythe's engagement. Submission of the firm's last external quality control review report that includes a record of quality audit work was a mandatory element of the City's evaluation criteria.

CLA's latest report was issued receiving a peer review rating of pass, the highest rating.

Cost proposal was a criterion, but not a primary factor in the selection process. For the type of the required audit tasks at the costs indicated in Table 1. below. Some audit tasks may not be required annually based on the nature of the task, but to allow for staff to engage in these services as needed, staff have included these services in Table 2. below within the annual maximum annual contract cost for each contract year.

Table 1. Option Yr 1 Option Yr 2
Required Audit Tasks FY 2023-2024 FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027 • FY 2027-2028 Total • aty Audit $ 60,900 $ 62,730 $ 64,610 $ 66,550 $ 68,550 $ 323,340 BFA Audit 7,680 8,060 8,460 8,880 9,320 42,400
GANN Limit AUP 750 790 830 870 910 4,150
S00 Report-Aty 4,420 4,640 4,870 5,110 5,370 24,410
800 Report-BFA 1,260 1.32 1,390 1,460 1,530 6,960
CASE 68 Calculations 2,150 2,260 2,370 2,490 2,610 11,880 Maximum Annual Cost
Required Audit Tasks 77,160 $ 79,800 82,530 $ 85,360 $ 88,290| $ 413,140 Table 2
Optional Audit Tasks
Ingle Audit 6,670 7,000 7,350 7,720, 8,110 36,850
TOTALP 3,910 4,030 4,150 4,270 4,400 20,760
Other Optional Tasks (Fee Schedule Fee Schedule Fee Schedule Fee Schedule Fee Schedule Not to Exceed Annually
Optional Audit Tasks $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 100,000 Maximum Annual Contract Cost $ 97,160 $ 99,800 $ 102,530 $ 105,360 $ 108,290| $ 513,140 Based on evaluation of the CLA's qualifications, conclusion of cost negotiations, and the close of fiscal year 2023-2024 fast approaching, staff recommends awarding the contract to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP at a maximum cost of $239,490, for the initial three years of the contract (Year 1- fiscal year 2023-2024 $77,160, Year 2- fiscal year 2024-2025 $79,800, Year -168-
3- fiscal year 2025-2026 $82,530) for required audit tasks as indicated in Table 1, with option to extend the contract annually for two addition years for maximum annual cost for Year- 4 fiscal year 2026-2027 of $88,290, and Year- 5 fiscal year 2027-2028 of $88,290, five year total of $413,140 for required audit tasks as indicated in Table 1. Further authorize the Interim City Manager to engage in optional audit tasks in an annual not to exceed amount of $20,000, 5 year total of $100,000. Awarding a maximum 3 year contract of $299,490, maximum 4 year contract of $404,850, or maximum 5 year contract of $513,140, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all contract documents once approved to form by the Interim City Manager and City ATTACHMENTS:

A. CLA Cost Proposal
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ATTACHMENT A
A. Title Page
April 24, 2024
Fee Proposal
Proposal to provide professional
auditing services to:

City of Blythe
RFP title Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Auditing Services Name of firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Address 2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92606 Telephone number 714-975-5474
Name of Firm's principal contact Daphnie Munoz, CPA, Principal Email address [email protected]
CAconnect.com
CPAS | CONSULTANTS | WEALTH ADVISORS
A (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaime vestment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviso =0O ©2024 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
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ATTACHMENT A
Your Investment
A. All-inclusive pricing
Our fee proposal contains all pricing information relative to performing the scope of work as described in the City's request for proposals. The total all-inclusive maximum not to exceed price contains all direct and indirect costs including all out-of-pocket expenses. We have provided a budget for each major milestone for the entire scope of services. The proposed budget is inclusive of all meetings, conference calls, site visits, out-of-pocket costs, and deliverables.

B. Schedule of fees
Schedule of professional fees and expenses to support the all-inclusive maximum price for the audit of the fiscal year 2024-25 financial statements.

City Audit
Staff Level Hours Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Total
Rates Rates
Partners 30 $590 $370 $11,100
Managers 60 $400 $240 $14,400
Supervisory Staff 120 $250 $140 $16,800
Staff 120 $180 $120 $14,400
Clerical 13 $150 $100 $1,300
Subtotal 343 $58,000
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $2,900
Total all-inclusive maximum price $60,900
Financing Authority Audit
Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Hours Total
Rates Rates
Partners 3 $590 $370 $1,110
Managers 8 $400 $240 $1,920
Supervisory Staff 12 $250 $140 $1,680
Staff 20 $180 $120 $2,400
Clerical 2 $150 $100 $200
Subtotal 45 $7,310
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Financing Authority Audit
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $370
Total all-inclusive maximum price $7,680
Single Audit
Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Hours Total
Rates Rates
Partners 3 $590 $370 $1,110
Managers 6 $400 $240 $1,440
Supervisory Staff 12 $250 $140 $1,680
Staff 16 $180 $120 $1,920
Clerical 2 $150 $100 $200
Subtotal 39 $6,350
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $320
Total all-inclusive maximum price $6,670
GANN Limit
Hours Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Rates Total
Rates
Partners 1 $590 $370 $370
Managers - $400 $240 -
Supervisory Staff - $250 $140 -
Staff 2 $180 $120 $240
Clerical 1 $150 $100 $100
Subtotal 4 $710
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $40
Total all-inclusive maximum price $750
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SCR - City
Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Hours Total
Rates Rates
Partners 1 $590 $370 $370
Managers 4 $400 $240 $960
. Supervisory Staff $250 $140 -
Staff 24 $180 $120 $2,880
Clerical $150 $100 -
Subtotal $4,210
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $210
Total all-inclusive maximum price $4,420

SCR - PFA
Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Hours Rates Rates Total
Partners - $590 $370 $-
Managers 2 $400 $240 $480
Supervisory Staff $250 $140 -
Staff 6 $180 $120 $720
Clerical - $150 $100 -
Subtotal 8 $1,200
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $60
Total all-inclusive maximum price $1,260
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Pension and OPEB
Hours Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Rates Total
Rates
Partners 1 $590 $370 $370
Managers 3 $400 $240 $720
Supervisory Staff $250 $140
Staff $180 $120 $960
Clerical $150 $100 -
Subtotal 12 $2,050
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $100
Total all-inclusive maximum price $2,150
Agreed Upon Procedures Review - Transient Occupancy Tax Standard Hourly Quoted Hourly
Staff Level Hours Total
Rates Rates
Partners 2 $590 $370 $740
Managers $400 $240 $960
Supervisory Staff $250 $140 -
Staff 16 $180 $120 $1,920
Clerical 1 $150 $100 $100
Subtotal 23 $3,720
Out of pocket expenses:

Technology and client service fee $190
Total all-inclusive maximum price $3,910
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C. Fees for additional services
Our clients don't like fee surprises. Neither do we. If changes occur, we will discuss a revised fee proposal with you before beginning any work. For any "out-of-scope" work, we will provide an estimate for your approval.

We're invested in our relationships and strongly encourage intentional and frequent communication. Contact us year-round as changes or questions arise — we do not bill for routine inquiries or advice.

Hourly rates
If the City wishes us to perform consulting or other services outside the scope of the services described herein, a separate written request from the City will be required. Our hourly rates for these services during each year under the basic contract will be as follows:

Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Staff Level Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
2027-2028
Partners $370 $390 $410 $430 $450
Managers $240 $250 $260 $270 $280
Supervisory Staff $140 $150 $160 $170 $180
Staff $120 $130 $140 $150 $160
Clerical $100 $110 $120 $130 $140
D. Maximum annual price
Having upfront conversations builds relationships.

The value we can provide your organization starts with helping you uncover revenue opportunities and put dollars in your pocket. While we are addressing your compliance needs, our insights and strategies also represent a return on your investment.

Based on our understanding of your requirements, we propose the following fees:

Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Option Option
Year Year Year Year 1 Year 2
Audit Task Total
2023- 2024- 2025- Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
2024 2025 2026 2026-2027 2027-2028
City Audit $60,900 $62,730 $64,610 $66,550 $68,550 $323,340 Financing Authority $7,680 $8,880
Audit $8,060 $8,460 $9,320 $42,400
Single Audit (1) $6,670 $7,000 $7,350 $7,720 $8,110 $36,850 GANN Limit $750 $790 $830 $870 $910 $4,150
Preparation of SCO Reports
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Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Option Option
Year Year Year Year 1 Year 2
Audit Task Total
2023- 2024- 2025- Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
2024 2025 2026 2026-2027 2027-2028
City $4,420 $4,640 $4,870 $5,110 $5,370 $24,410
Financing Authority $1,260 $1,320 $1,390 $1,460 $1,530 $6,960 Assistance with
Pension and OPEB $2,150 $2,260 $2,370 $2,490 $2,610 $11,880 calculation
Agreed Upon
Procedures of $3,910 $4,030 $4,150 $4,270 $4,400
Transient Occupancy $20,760
Tax (per hotel)
Total $87,740 $90,830 $94,030 $97,350 $100,800 $470,750 (1) This fee contemplates auditing one major program. Additional major programs will be audited for an additional cost of $4,000 each.

Our fixed-fee quote is designed with an understanding that:
• City personnel will provide documents and information requested in a timely fashion. • The operations of your organization do not change significantly and do not include any future acquisitions or significant changes in your business operations.
• There are not significant changes to the scope, including no significant changes in auditing, accounting, or reporting requirements.

The 5% technology and client support fee supports our continuous investment in technology and innovation to enhance your experience and protect your data.

Fee increase
Our fees are based on professional standards and regulations currently in effect and barring any changes in the nature or requirements of the engagement, our annual fees will increase in accordance with the increases in our payroll and overhead costs. In addition, costs could increase due to substantial changes in your office locations, asset size and/or operational structure. If fee increases are expected outside of the ranges provided above, we would discuss with management prior to the completion of the work.

E. Payment terms
Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the course of the engagement and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in accordance with the firm's dollar cost bid proposal. Interim billings shall cover a period of not less than a calendar month and are payable on presentation. No more than 90% of the total fee may be billed prior to presentation of final audit reports and financial statements. Also, fees will be payable in full regardless of findings that result from this engagement. =( ©2024 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP | 7
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F. Expenses incurred with RFP
We agree that any and all expenses related to the submission of this proposal are solely the responsibility of CLA.

G. Authorized person
1, Daphnie Munoz, your engagement principal-in-charge, will serve as the City's primary contact person for this engagement. Furthermore, as a principal of CLA, I am authorized to sign, bind, and commit the firm to the obligations contained in this proposal and the City's RFP. My contact information is as follows:

Daphnie Munoz, Principal
Office: 714-975-5474
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to creating a long-standing relationship. If you have concerns about the fee structure, give us a call and let's discuss.

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Focus First Counseling & Education, Inc.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council take a position on whether they will issue letters of support from either the City Council and/or individual Council Members in support of grant applications submitted by Focus First Counseling to construct a counseling center in Blythe.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Focus First Counseling & Education, Inc., a non-profit organization has been owned and operated by Jacquiline Fisher since September of 2021. From what staff has gathered, she is pursuing grant funding to construct a counseling center in Blythe and would like support letters from the City to include with the grant application(s).

Councilman Halby directed staff to place this item on the Agenda for discussion and direction.

STAFF REPORT: For the City Council and/or individual Council Members to provide letters of support it is recommended Council take a position of support for this project and future grant opportunities and applications.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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