Blythe City Council
July 9, 2024

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe *
*
EOTABLTSHED 1110
AGENDA
JULY 9, 2024
CLOSED SESSION: 5:45 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M.

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

MATE HERZ
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 9, 2024
Closed Session: 5:45pm
SINSTE
Regular Meeting: 6:00pm
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Joseph Halby, III, Council Member Samuel Burton, Council Member

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.

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
July 9, 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 ity Treasurer/Finance Director Elm
Councilman Burton hief Building Official Brow

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

ADDED STARTER
requires a unanimous vote.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-14)
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, July 5, 2024.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/9/24, warrants numbered 10678 through 10709 and 78248 through 78317 in the amount of $838,616.63; 7/9/24, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78318 through 78338 in the amount of $2,079.76; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 10710 through 10713 and 78339 through 78365 in the amount of $143,719.69, and 7/9/24, warrants numbered 10714 through 10716 and 78366 through 78367 in the amount of $121,666.83.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54503 through 54525, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59049 through 59117 in the amount $293,185.93; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54526 through 54527 in the amount of $15,800.36; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54528 through 54529 in the amount of $144.91; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54530 through 54536, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59118 through 59153 in the amount of $163,263.71; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54537 through 54558, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59154 through 59222 in the amount of $290,375.91, and 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54561 through 54573, and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59236 through 59332 in the amount of $84,588.81.

4. Minutes of the June 11, 2024, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 11, 2024, Meeting.

5. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of June 2024.

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

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Continued Participation in the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET).

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required update of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue the Blythe Police Department's participation in RCCET, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

10. Acceptance of Work: Recreation Center Floor Repair Project Wastewater Treatment lant Door Replacement Project and EVCS Power Relocation Project Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for the Recreatior Center Floor Repair Project, Blythe Glass Doors and More for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project and Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Power Relocation Project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completions for the projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completions are recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

11. Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT

UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL.

12. Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches).

Recommendation: The Council, in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) adopt Resolution No. 2024-024 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR.

13. Adoption of Successor MOU for the Non-Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-025:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

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

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE NON-SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

Public inspection in the Cly Clerks 10 ge a Cry Hat 2 . Crania, arene alone this ardel be are all re such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

14. Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 930-24:

ORDINANCE NO. 930-24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQS GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION).

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 15)
City's 6* Cycle Housing Element Update.

Recommendation: The Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding adoption of the City of Blythe's 6" Cycle Housing Element for the planning period of 2021 through 2029.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 16-17)

16. License Agreement with County of Riverside for Use of City Building (Doris Morgan Community Center) located at 445 n. Broadway.

Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the license agreement for the County's use of 445 N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program, authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Floor Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $76,939.84 once approved as to form by the City Attorney, authorize an additional 10% for contingencies, establish a project budget of $84,634 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction within the approved project budget and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter an agreement with MT Construction Team Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $17,295, once approved as to form by the City Attorney.

17. Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project Design.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-038 A with The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed $277,940 for design and bidding services for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project, once approved as to form by the City Attorney.

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 August 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

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

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

CONSENT

CALENDAR
-1-
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10678 6/6/2024 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 021489 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 4/1: 147.63 7609229375 021489 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 3/1: 150.17 021489
7609229375 021489 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 2/1: 136.00 021489
Total: 433.80
10679 6/7/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 240521 020948 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00 C35050 020948 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.88
C44162 020833 PARTS/SUPPLIES 78.26
C70835 019117 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 40.22
U00975 020948 PARTS/SUPPLIES 83.70
U01927 019117 PARTS/SUPPLIES 56.51
U87299 020759 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 118.62
U93600 020837 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 43.49
U97342 020948 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 38.03
U98606 020948 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 66.79
U99573 019117 PARTS/SUPPLIES 168.50
Total: 753.00
10680 6/7/2024 004501 US BANK CORP MAY 2024 019086 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 5/2024 11,776.03 Total : 11,776.03
10681 6/10/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 021513 ELECTRICITYISTREET LIGHTING 5/1-5/ 57.17 Total.: 57.17
10682 6/10/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 021514 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 4/23-: 137.00 Total: 137.00
10683 6/10/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 021515 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 4! 209.11 Total : 209.11
10684 6/10/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 021516 ELECTRICITYMWTP 4/26-5/2712024 2,201.62 Total : 2,201.62
10685 6/10/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 021517 ELECTRICITY/PTF 4/26-5/27/2024 8,324.79 Page:
chlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10685 6/10/2024 000283 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO (Continued) Total : 8,324.79 10686 6/10/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 021518 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 5/1-5/ 15,373.05 Total : 15,373.05
10687 6/11/2024 000869 GRAINGER 9005203246 019491 PARTS/SUPPLIES 604.23 9007458137 019491 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 112.89
9007678668 019491 PARTS/SUPPLIES р 112.89
9059938713 019491 PARTS/SUPPLIES 117.78
Total : 947.79
10688 6/11/2024 003439 SHELL 97610638 021505 GASOLINE/PW 5/6-6/6/2024 159.18 Total : 159.18
10689 6/11/2024 003439 SHELL 97613027 021506 GASOLINE/PD 5/6-6/6/2024 406.18 Total : 406.18
10690 6/14/2024 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 82479369 021457 CONTRACT 25559071 5/1-5/31/2024 350.38 82624587 021457 CONTRACT 25559071 6/1-6/30/2024 359.61
Total : 709.99
10691 6/18/2024 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9959150096 021530 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS: 76.02 9966604433 021530 WIRELESS SERVICE/ATER METERS! 76.02
Total : 152.04
10692 6/18/2024 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9959150097 021531 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 2/14-5/13/2024 259.18 9966604434 021531 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 5/14-6/13/2024 259.06 Total : 518.24
10693 6/18/2024 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9959150095 021532 WIRELESS SERVICE 2/14-3/13/2024 866.34 9966604432 021532 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2024 772.04 Total : 1,638.38
10694 6/19/2024 006873 ARAMARK 5880612074 018823 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 599.61 5880618054 018823 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 613.85
5880624090 018823 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 556.20
5880629768 018823 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 1,061.22 5880636029 018823 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 644.95
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10694 6/19/2024 006873 006873 ARAMARK (Continued) Total : 3,475.83 10695 6/20/2024 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 021484 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 6/7- 7,396.30 9091590039 021485 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 617-7/6/2024 480.59 9091590042 021486 CENTRANET ACCESS-SWELLS 6/1-6/ 2,732.73 Total: 10,609.62
10696 6/20/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 240521 021219 FINANCE CHARGE 11.14 D03090 021219 PARTS/SUPPLIES 367.67
D03493 021219 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 70.75
D05069 021239 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 32.53
D05565 021248 PARTS/SUPPLIES 19.74
D06852 021239 PARTS/SUPPLIES 76.70
UO8298 021219 PARTS/SUPPLIES 419.96
U08406 019245 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 39.13
U09720 021239 PARTS/SUPPLIES 58.16
Total : 1,095.78
10697 6/20/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 021515 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 5/* 251.16 Total: 251.16
10698 6/20/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 021519 ELECTRICITYICITY FACILITIES 4/1-5/31 68,768.63 Total: 68,768.63
10699 6/25/2024 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE MAY 2024 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 5/20 33,930.00 Total: 33,930.00
10700 6/25/2024 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 021490 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 6/ 108.83 Total : 108.83
10701 6/25/2024 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 021489 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 6/1: 149.28 7609229375 021489 COMMUNICATIONS/LIFT STATIONS 5/1: 149.28 021489
Total: 298.56
10702 6/25/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC D12058 021415 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 2,228.83 D12803 021335 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 143.51
D15822 021438 PARTS/SUPPLIES 124.91
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10702 6/25/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) D16039 021354 PARTS/SUPPLIES 113.05
D17177 021364 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 13.77
D17195 021365 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.68
D17822 021369 PARTS/SUPPLIES 97.85
D19556 019813 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,313.68
D21484 021395 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.27
D22669 021406 PARTS/SUPPLIES 72.25
D23425 021421 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 93.64
D23720 021420 PARTS/SUPPLIES 227.15
U12071 021439 PARTS/SUPPLIES 26.07
U12403 021440 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.46
U13866 021403 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.49
021403
U14139 021472 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 20.65
U15847 019813 PARTS/SUPPLIES 7,186.73
Total : 11,765.99
10703 6/25/2024 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 423411 019578 SUPPLIES 123.32 468866 021508 SUPPLIES 165.00
511500 021508 SUPPLIES 115.44
514522 019578 SUPPLIES 234.80
573044 021508 SUPPLIES 87.11
625744 019578 SUPPLIES 93.54
870611 019578 SUPPLIES 269.20
Total: 1,088.41
10704 6/25/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 111857321804 021509 NATURAL GAS/PD 5/3-6/4/2024 17.29 Total: 17.29
10705 6/25/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 021510 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 4/22-5/21/20 81.42 Total : 81.42
10706 6/25/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 021511 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 5 101.54 Total : 101.54
10707 6/25/2024 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 019029 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 46.53 Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10707 6/25/2024 005176 005176 SPARKLETTS (Continued) Total : 46.53 10708 6/25/2024 005176 SPARKLETTS 15381711 021443 BULK DRINKING WATER/WTP 214.27 Total : 214.27
10709 6/25/2024 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 019085 USE TAX 5/2024 413.00 Total : 413.00
32 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 176,064.23 Page:
-9-
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78248 6/25/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 19XV6TQMM6KN 018747 PARTS/SUPPLIES 148.34 19YNHRXM797D 021352 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.24
1CDP1RNKJ3LW 021306 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 199.83
1DKD3NH9K3WV 021413 PARTS/SUPPLIES 211.12
1DNCGKX9XW4X 021433 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,992.30
1JMCHPRVDD71 018747 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.26
1LYF74T7FPPC 020642 PARTS/SUPPLIES 84.36
1MMF4967G9Y7 021404 PARTS/SUPPLIES 191.81
1MY6CNV1YDK9 021383 PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.08
1QC4J7DHKWT4 020963 PARTS/SUPPLIES 530.59
1QMXX1NR6R9V 021349 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.83
1RKK6M4CLWTV 021412 PARTS/SUPPLIES 426.24
1RYJPCJWCH 018747 PARTS/SUPPLIES (BALANCE) 0.01
Total : 4,042.01
78249 6/25/2024 008298 ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE 051824 021408 BLYTHE CLINIC - SPAY/ NEUTER & RAE 4,082.00 Total: 4,082.00
78250 6/25/2024 002458 AQUA-METRIC SALES, CO INVO102046 021473 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 2,823.71 Total : 2,823.71
78251 6/25/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CF41129-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 17.69 Total: 17.69
78252 6/25/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CE40182-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 73.20 CE40183-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CE40184-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CE40192-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 151.56
CE40193-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.36
CE40194-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 134.72
CE40195-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.36
CE40196-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.68
CE40515-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CE40640-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CE40641-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 178.29
CE40643-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 67.36
CE40644-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 60.18
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78252 6/25/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CE40645-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 20.06
CE40646-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 40.12
CE40778-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 168.40
CE41013-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CE41014-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CE41015-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CE41473-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 93.26
CE41502-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 178.29
CE41584-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CE41589-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CE41590-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 1,041.25
CF40013-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF40014-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CF40501-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF40618-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 93.26
CF40625-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF40654-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 1,216.73
CF40790-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 198.35
CF41116-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CF41121-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CF41122-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CF41123-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CF41124-0040 019641 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
Total : 4,870.37
78253 6/25/2024 007828 BECK OIL, INC 118801 021475 FUEL 1,802.51 Total : 1,802.51
78254 6/25/2024 008238 BESTWAY ELECTRIC MOTOR SVC INC 42406019 021434 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 18,490.00 Total: 18,490.00
78255 6/25/2024 007773 BLYTHE GLASS, DOORS & MORE 2421 021342 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,740.00 Total: 2,740.00
78256 6/25/2024 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE 443686 021455 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC 24.00 Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78256 6/25/2024 000035 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE (Continued) Total : 24.00 78257 6/25/2024 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 85368526 021357 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 625.99 Total : 625.99
78258 6/25/2024 005256 BUILDERS AUTOMATION & 14332 021463 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 957.50 Total: 957.50
78259 6/25/2024 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR112474 021435 CONTRACT CN10665-01 4/6-5/5/2024 53.91 AR113415 021435 CONTRACT CN10665-01 5/6-6/5/2024 53.91
AR114198 021435 CONTRACT CN10665-01 6/6-7/5/2024 53.91
Total: 161.73
78260 6/25/2024 007313 CALTROL, INC CD99203788 021215 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,443.38 Total: 1,443.38
78261 6/25/2024 000830 CENTURY FORMS 3505 021233 CUSTOM FORMS 966.37 Total: 966.37
78262 6/25/2024 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC MAY 2024 021499 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 12,773.63 Total : 12,773.63
78263 6/25/2024 004862 CHARLES P CROWLEY CO, INC 32471 020509 PARTS/SUPPLIES 7,122.36 Total: 7,122.36
78264 6/25/2024 007832 CHURCHWELL, TERRY 060124 021436 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS. 185.06 Total: 185.06
78265 6/25/2024 000366 CIRCLE H VETERINARY HOSPITAL 060324 021409 VET SERVICES 1,429.25 Total: 1,429.25
78266 6/25/2024 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE MERG2404-001 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 37.50 PM2311-001 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 112.50
Total: 150.00
78267 6/25/2024 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES MAY 2024 021528 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 5/2 4,648.12 Total: 4,648.12
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78268 6/25/2024 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE INO512459 021470 ACCOUNT#AR0056577 FACILITY #FAO 496.00 Total : 496.00
78269 6/25/2024 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005911 021533 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 5/2024 12,856.12 Total: 12,856.12
78270 6/25/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000146390 019368 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 6/1-6/30/2024 290.77 Total : 290.77
78271 6/25/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED MAY 2024 021356 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 5/2024 85,306.04 Total : 85,306.04
78272 6/25/2024 006753 CRANE, MICHAEL 061124 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
78273 6/25/2024 006907 CT INTERNATIONAL 2224352 021428 SAFETY SUPPLIES 489.38 Total : 489.38
78274 6/25/2024 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55865 021437 PARTS/SUPPLIES 195.08 Total : 195.08
78275 6/25/2024 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 520954 021432 PARTS/SUPPLIES 267.73 8681-211038 021321 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 198.62
8681-211196 021370 PARTS/SUPPLIES 208.08
8681-211201 021372 PARTS/SUPPLIES 34.54
Total : 708.97
78276 6/25/2024 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2405098 021501 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5/31/2024 727.44 Total: 727.44
78277 6/25/2024 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 732651 021461 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 4/2024 1,616.00 739389 021462 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 5/2024 2,126.00
739569 021462 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 5/2024 115.00
Total : 3,857.00
78278 6/25/2024 006248 DOBBS FLOORING AMERICA 012254 021500 REC CENTER FLOOR REPLACEMENT F 43,768.39 Total: 43,768.39
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page: 10
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78279 6/25/2024 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EPPS0810678 021366 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,877.03 EPWK0604729 019987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,169.38 EPWK0604730 019987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,713.73 EPWK0606042 019987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,178.75 EPWK0606043 019987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,170.96 EPWK0606045 019987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,303.37 EPWK0606046 019987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,857.83 Total : 12,271.05
78280 6/25/2024 000547 ESGIL, LLC 323544 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 3/2024 3,027.93 Total : 3,027.93
78281 6/25/2024 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 039277 021464 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 230.00 039372 020591 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 577.54
Total : 807.54
78282 6/25/2024 000644 GOSERCO, INC 12481 021350 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 150.00 Total : 150.00
78283 6/25/2024 000869 GRAINGER 8141847187 021358 PARTS/SUPPLIES 810.52 839768264 021358 PARTS/SUPPLIES 100.20
Total : 910.72
78284 6/25/2024 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC WATTEV-9 NEPA DOCUMENTATION - WATTEV TRL 4,800.00 Total: 4,800.00
78285 6/25/2024 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN039158 021502 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX Q4 2,613.01 Total : 2,613.01
78286 6/25/2024 008257 HORIZON LIGHTING, INC 353416 020674 SOLAR LIGHTING SYSTEMS (FINAL) 64,462.90 Total : 64,462.90
78287 6/25/2024 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 161609 021399 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6/2024 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
78288 6/25/2024 004560 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTING B2405-006 PERMIT REFUND 204.80 Total : 204.80
Page: 10
vchlist Voucher List Page: 11
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 78289 6/25/2024 002150 JONES MAYER MAY 2024 021451 LEGAL SERVICES 5/2024 21,526.49 Total: 21,526.49
78290 6/25/2024 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9009958687 021503 ACCT 1165535 5/1-5/31/2024 889.20 Total : 889.20
78291 6/25/2024 008258 LNI CUSTOM MANUFACTURING, INC 68294 020675 TRANSIT STRUCTURES 173,236.25 Total: 173,236.25
78292 6/25/2024 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN MAY 2024 021504 INSPECTION SERVICES 5/2024 12,027.50 Total: 12,027.50
78293 6/25/2024 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 06-24-025 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL MEF 250.00 06-24-026 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL MAF 750.00
Total : 1,000.00
78294 6/25/2024 007377 ORTCO INC 2024-372 021422 ENGEVIK PARK PLAYGROUND SHADE 38,750.00 Total : 38,750.00
78295 6/25/2024 008328 PACHECO, ROSEMARY 060324 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
78296 6/25/2024 008326 PACIFIC PIPELINE SUPPLY S100463433.001 021471 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,163.27 Total : 2,163.27
78297 6/25/2024 008029 PALO VERDE PLUMBING CO 1467 020842 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 315.00 Total : 315.00
78298 6/25/2024 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 052438816 021008 PUBLICATIONS 5/2024 516.20 Total : 516.20
78299 6/25/2024 003271 PALO VERDE VALLEY TRANSIT CLEANCA001 021400 CONTAINER PROJECT 2,821.03 Total: 2,821.03
78300 6/25/2024 000039 PETTY CASH 062524 021534 PETTY CASH 378.01 Total : 378.01
78301 6/25/2024 007671 PRECISION INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 3686 021442 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5,405.60 Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page: 12
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account
Amount
78301 6/25/2024 007671 007671 PRECISION INTEGRATED SYSTEMS (Continued) Total: 5,405.60 78302 6/25/2024 000213 QUILL LLC 38918478 021353 SUPPLIES 242.50 39029528 021393 SUPPLIES 43.04
Total : 285.54
78303 6/25/2024 001847 RE HOOVER CONSTRUCTION 3215 021474 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES - VA 59,500.00 Total: 59,500.00
78304 6/25/2024 008311 SALDIVAR, ARMANDO MERG2404-001| DEPOSIT BALANCE REFUND 512.50 Total : 512.50
78305 6/25/2024 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 4163 021507 CUSTOM SERVICES 387.87
Total : 387.87
78306 6/25/2024 004635 SOUTH COAST INV-980 021512 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,417.93
Total: 2,417.93
78307 6/25/2024 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-5081 018947 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5/1-5/31/2 71.25 Total : 71.25
78308 6/25/2024 004721 TEAMTALK NETWORK 085004 021524 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS/EQUIPMEN 3,549.00
Total: 3,549.00
78309 6/25/2024 002455 THE COUNSELING TEAM INT'L INV100010 021410 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 350.00 INV100605 021458 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 350.00
Total : 700.00
78310 6/25/2024 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B24-05-200 021525 CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES 14,300.00
Total : 14,300.00
78311 6/25/2024 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 3011414 021526 COLLECTION SERVICES 5/2024 742.68
Total: 742,68
78312 6/25/2024 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 520796 021444 PARTS/SUPPLIES 520934 25.00
021430 PARTS/SUPPLIES 564.47
Total : 589.47
Page: 12
vchlist Voucher List Page: 13
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account
Amount
78313 6/25/2024 003324 ULINE 178618497 021311 SUPPLIES 920.81 Total : 920.81
78314 6/25/2024 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00372827 021468 PARTS/SUPPLIES 772.01 INVO0375340 021469 PARTS/SUPPLIES 187.05
INV00392268 021419 PARTS/SUPPLIES 28.55
INV00392365 021419 PARTS/SUPPLIES 734.36
021419
INV00392378 021419 PARTS/SUPPLIES 28.55
Total: 1,750.52
78315 6/25/2024 008039 WALSH, KENT 053124 021445 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 175.99 Total: 175.99
78316 6/25/2024 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 30071 021401 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 331.47
Total: 331.47
78317 6/25/2024 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 1024.05.002 021218 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,380.00
1024.05.003 021218 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,150.00
Total: 5,530.00
70 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 662,552.40 102 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 838,616.63
Page: 13
vchlist Voucher List Page: 14
06/26/2024 2:56:47PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certfy that warrants numbered 10678-10709 and
78248-78317 in the amount of $838,616.63 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certity Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 9, 2024.

Chist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Page: 14
-15-
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 3:35:53PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78318 6/25/2024 008314 AGUILAR, HORACIO Ref000218717 UB Refund Cst #021819 134.65 Total : 134.65
78319 6/25/2024 008320 ANTHONY'S AUTOMOTIVE LLC Ref000218725 UB Refund Cst #025497 124.55 Total: 124.55
78320 6/25/2024 007879 BARNARD PIPELINE Ref000218734 UB Refund Cst #027212 387.37 Total: 387.37
78321 6/25/2024 005734 BARNES, NICHOLE Ref000218723 UB Refund Cst #025296 12.84 Total: 12.84
78322 6/25/2024 008325 BNC INDUSTRIES Ref000218731 UB Refund Cst #027115 320.54 Total : 320.54
78323 6/25/2024 008316 BROWN, EMORY Ref000218719 UB Refund Cst #024039 75.82 Total: 75.82
78324 6/25/2024 008319 BRUNK, SCOTT Ref000218724 UB Refund Cst #025452 126.17 Total: 126.17
78325 6/25/2024 008321 CHYLIK, PATRICK Ref000218727 UB Refund Cst #026463 78.36 Total: 78.36
78326 6/25/2024 008313 CORMELL, KELLY Ref000218716 UB Refund Cst #017245 0.26 Total: 0.26
78327 6/25/2024 007463 CRUZ, RICARDO Ref000218732 UB Refund Cst #027148 131.98 Total: 131.98
78328 6/25/2024 007847 CURIEL, FELIPE Ref000218733 UB Refund Cst #027155 104.35 Total : 104.35
78329 6/25/2024 008315 GINGERY, ARDIS Ref000218718 UB Refund Cst #023319 31.55 Total : 31.55
78330 6/25/2024 008323 HURT, AUSTIN Ref000218729 UB Refund Cst #026733 51.24 Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 3:35:53PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78330 6/25/2024 008323 008323 HURT, AUSTIN (Continued) Total : 51.24 78331 6/25/2024 008312 IRESON, NANCI Ref000218715 UB Refund Cst #017135 96.96 Total: 96.96
78332 6/25/2024 008317 JOHNSON, TRYCEE Ref000218721 UB Refund Cst #025052 41.98 Total : 41.98
78333 6/25/2024 007509 KERN, TRACIE Ref000218720 UB Refund Cst #024120 58.24 Total : 58.24
78334 6/25/2024 008322 LENZINI, NICHOLE Ref000218728 UB Refund Cst #026702 116.54 Total : 116.54
78335 6/25/2024 007980 LUDENS, MIRIAH Ref000218726 UB Refund Cst.#025779 23.38 Total : 23.38
78336 6/25/2024 008324 MARTINEZ, ASHLEY Ref000218730 UB Refund Cst #027018 21.29 Total : 21.29
78337 6/25/2024 008272 OLIVEROS, EVA Ref000218714 UB Refund Cst #002047 140.00 Total : 140.00
78338 6/25/2024 008318 REYES, ARIEL Ref000218722 UB Refund Cst #025121 1.69 Total : 1.69
21 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 2,079.76 21 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 2,079.76
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
06/26/2024 3:35:53PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Biling Refund warrants numbered 78318-78338 in the amount of $2,079.76 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 9, 2024.

Chist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
Page:
-18-
vchlist Voucher List Page:
07/02/2024 11:28:39AM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10710 7/1/2024 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 020050 INTERNET SERVICE/PW 6/4-713/2024 80.00 Total : 80.00
10711 7/1/2024 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 220240063 021565 DIG ALERT TICKETS 2/2024 48.50 320240064 021565 DIG ALERT TICKETS 3/2024 80.00
420240064 021565 DIG ALERT TICKETS 4/2024 69.50
520240065 021565 DIG ALERT TICKETS 5/2024 66.00
620240072 021565 DIG ALERT TICKETS 6/2024 55.50
Total: 319.50
10712 7/2/2024 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 848299 021549 SUPPLIES 43.88 988611 021548 SUPPLIES 115.58
Total: 159.46
10713 7/9/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC D10919 021316 PARTS/SUPPLIES 182.79 D16772 021361 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 256.61
D18106 021316 PARTS/SUPPLIES 17.39
D29514 020226 PARTS/SUPPLIES 17.38
D33970 020226 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 292.43
U15565 021478 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 150.13
U16832 021416 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,835.61
Total: 4,752.34
4 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 5,311.30
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
07/02/2024 11:28:39AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
78339 719/2024 008327 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATION 20368 021527 INSTALLATION SERVICES 15,126.50 Total: 15,126.50
78340 7/9/2024 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 256859 020116 FIRE EQUIPMENT 3,641.76 256960 020116 FIRE EQUIPMENT 355.20
Total: 3,996.96
78341 7/9/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11QXW1FQ3CXC 021446 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,369.27 021446
11WYNC7HLFKJ 021446 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 37.17
1G6PNFG7KHV1 021446 PARTS/SUPPLIES 692.87
1P1M3M393NW 021482 PARTS/SUPPLIES 17.19
Total: 3,116.50
78342 7/9/2024 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 021550 BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT - PACKAC 54,625.00 Total : 54,625.00
78343 719/2024 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 46088 021521 LAB SERVICES 5/2024 (CHP) 219.00 Total : 219.00
78344 7/9/2024 007773 BLYTHE GLASS, DOORS & MORE 2420 021341 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES - BA 9,855.50 Total : 9,855.50
78345 719/2024 007091 BOWEN, JAZMIN 10 019825 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 6/2024 400.00 Total: 400.00
78346 719/2024 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR114977 021487 CONTRACT CN10648-01 1,135.10 Total : 1,135.10
78347 719/2024 006595 BUSH'S BACKFLOW 6261 021546 ANNUAL TESTING & REPAIR SERVICES 4,734.90 Total: 4,734.90
78348 7/9/2024 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES JUNE 2024 021566 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 6/2 6,187.45
Total: 6,187.45
78349 7/9/2024 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM003005 021547 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 255.00
Total: 255.00
Page:
vchlist Voucher List
07/02/2024 Page:
11:28:39AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #
Description/Account Amount
78350 7/9/2024 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER MAY 2024 021560 PARKING CITATIONS 5/2024 795.00
Total : 795.00
78351 7/9/2024 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002932 021491 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 5/2024 11,709.40
Total: 11,709.40
78352 719/2024 004884 CRECELIUS, MALLORY 050924 021567
TRAVEL - MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: 97.01
Total: 97.01
78353 7/9/2024 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-211038
021321 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 198.62
8681-211196 021370 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 208.08
8681-211201 021372 PARTS/SUPPLIES 34.54
Total: 441.24
78354 7/9/2024 001757 DATA TICKET INC 165847
021561 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 5/2024 361.00
166417 021561 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 5/20:

TKTSTK0624 021561 613.93
SUPPLIES/SETUP 1,457.07
Total : 2,432.00
78355 7/9/2024 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 743968 021544 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANAYSIS 5/2024 105.00
Total: 105.00
78356 7/9/2024 007898 FIREHOSEDIRECT S177065
021418 FIRE EQUIPMENT 3,144.64
Total: 3,144.64
78357 7/9/2024 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 039319 021522 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 644.50
Total : 644.50
78358 7/9/2024 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN040035 021562 CONTRACT SERVICES - TRANSACTION 600.00
Total : 600.00
78359 7/9/2024 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 139759
021456 DIESEL FUEL 1,649.34
Total : 1,649.34
78360 7/9/2024 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC
18696948 021564 POSTAGE 6/1-6/30/2024
3,897.76
Total: 3,897.76
78361 719/2024 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO
INV280 021494 LIABILITY TRUST ACCOUNT REPLENIS
4,500.00
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
07/02/2024 11:28:39AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78361 719/2024 000073 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO (Continued) Total: 4,500.00 78362 719/2024 000213 QUILL LLC 39073131 021417 SUPPLIES 132.86 Total : 132.86
78363 719/2024 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 125 019649 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 6/2024 1,825.00 Total: 1,825.00
78364 719/2024 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 12526 021495 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,515.00 Total: 6,515.00
78365 7/9/2024 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 520954 021432 PARTS/SUPPLIES 267.73 Total: 267.73
27 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 138,408.39 31 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 143,719.69

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10710-10713 and 78339-78365 in the amount of $143,719.69 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 July 9, 2024.

Chest Ches

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Page:
vchlist Voucher List Page:
07/02/2024 11:40:33AM City of Blythe
Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10714 7/1/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017575738 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 7/2 3,445.46 Total : 3,445.46
10715 7/1/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017575737 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETII 107,511.42 Total : 107,511.42
10716 7/1/2024 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 7/2024 6,057.95 Total: 6,057.95
3 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 117,014.83 Page:
-23-
vchlist Voucher List Page:
07/02/2024 11:40:33AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78366 7/9/2024 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 161680 021493 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7/2024 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
78367 7/9/2024 000199 PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 411535 021568 2024/2025 WATER TOLL - QUECHAI 492.00 Total : 492.00
2 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 4,652.00
5 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 121,666.83

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10714-10716 and 78366-78367 in the amount of $121,666.83 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 July 9, 2024.

Chich Clus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Page:

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/24/2024 to 06/06/2024
Payday 06/14/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54503 to 54525, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59049 to 59117 in the amount of $293,185.93 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 July 9th, 2024.

Chest Ches
Director of Finance
-25-

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/07/2024 to 06/14/2024
Payday 06/17/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54526 to 54527 in the amount of $15,800.36 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 July 9th, 2024. (Clus
Director of Finance
-26-

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/07/2024 to 06/18/2024
Payday 06/18/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54528 to 54529 in the amount of $144.91 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 July 9h, 2024.

Chish Cus
Director of Finance
-27-

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/26/2024 to 06/26/2024
Payday 06/26/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54530 to 54536, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59118 to 59153 in the amount of $163,263.71 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 July 9th, 2024.

Chis Elus
Director of Finance
-28-

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/07/2024 to 06/20/2024
Payday 06/28/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54537 to 54558, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59154 to 59222 in the amount of $290,375.91 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 July 9'h, 2024.

Chest Elus
Director of Finance
-29-

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/01/2024 to 06/30/2024
Payday 07/05/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54561 to 54573, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59236 to 59332 in the amount of $84,588.81 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 July 9th, 2024.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
-30-
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
June 11, 2024
The June 11, 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 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.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there is no reportable action from Closed Session.

CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from the consent calendar and acted upon separately.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, June 7, 2024.
ri Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/11/24, warrants numbered 10644 through 10672, 78066 and 78117 through 78195 in the amount of $982,244.93; Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78196 through 78210 in the amount of $10,054.68, and 6/11/24, warrants numbered 10673 through 10677 and 78211 through 78247 in the amount of $110,705.38.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54449 through 54450 in the amount of $289.81; 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54451 through 54471, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58816 through 58884 in the amount of $279,256.22; 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54472 through 54489, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58885 through 58951 in the amount of $260,894.47, and 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54490 through 54502 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58952 through 59048 in the amount of $85,382.93.

4. Minutes of the May 14. 2024, City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 14, 2024, Meeting.

5. Minutes of the May 23. 2024, Special Council Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 23, 2024, Special Meeting

6. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of May 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2024.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy.

Recommendation: Adopt the FY 2024/25 Investment Policy as required by Government Code -31-
Section 53646.

11. Acceptance of Work - Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Repairs and Painting Project.

Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Fernando Cervantes Guerra DBA Fernando's Affordable Furniture & Carpets for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Repairs and Painting project, direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project, authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

12. Request for Aerial Fireworks Display.

Recommendation: Approve the Aerial Fireworks Display application submitted by the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department.

13. Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks.

Recommendation: Approve the applications submitted by Tony Ojeda/Spirit of Life Church for the sale of safe and sane fireworks.

14. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.

15. FY 2024/25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-016:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.

16. Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project Award.

Recommendation: Award an Agreement to Cholla Construction in an amount not to exceed $193,936, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement once contract documents are in place and approved by the City Attorney, authorize an additional $5,000 for plan review and inspection services, establish a project budget not to exceed $218,936 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and expenditures during construction within the approved project budget.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated there is an error in section 1 of the Resolution for Item 14.

It should be for Fiscal Year 2024/25.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Annual Assessment for Lighting Districts Nos 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.

Finance Director Elms stated pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act, the City must conduc innual proceedings to levy annual assessments for the districts formed under the Act. Th proceedings include a public hearing in which the Council must hear and consider all written and oral statements, comments, protests and objections or other communication made in relation to the levy and assessments. The Council previously declared its intention to levy and collect assessments in District Nos. 1 and 2 at the May 14, 2024, meeting, and set this meeting as the date and time for the Public Hearing. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, staff recommends adoption of Resolutions 2024-017 and 2024-018 approving the Engineer's Report and confirming the assessment for year 2024/25 for Districts Nos 1 and 2. -32-
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA 1PPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RESOLUTION 2024-018 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Save Chuck. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated we continue to work with Brown University. Through this partnership there is a funding opportunity from a philanthropist. The City is working with Professor Eason on how to use that to leverage other funding opportunities.

We continue to work with our Lobbyist on a budget ask to the State to make the City, County, School District and College whole from the closure. This item has been a standing item on the Agenda for about a year and a half. As the Prison is set to close in November, it is time to remove this item as a standing item and bring it back as necessary.

No public comment. The item was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget. Finance Director Elms stated staff presented the FY 2024/25 proposed budget and detail to the City Council at a May 23, 2024 Study Session. Staff is presenting the final draft for adoption. The Citywide budget for 2024/25 commits $41.6 million in appropriations with $38.8 million in current year resource and $2.8 operating fund and proposed at $16.1 million in appropriations supported by $17.1 in expected resources. The General Fund budget is balanced with current year resources and proposes a budget surplus of $1 million. The General Fund supports police, fire, community development, building, code compliance and planning, park maintenance, recreation and city administration.

The Water and Sewer funds are the City's second and third largest operating funds. The Water 'und is proposed at $5.6 million, and the Sewer Fund is proposed at $4.1 million. Curren evenues include an approved rate increase for both funds. Appropriation in the Water Fun include $2 million in infrastructure improvements and $1 million in infrastructure improvements in the Sewer Fund. The operating budget includes capital improvements and fixed assets purchases. The budget proposes $3.6 million to maintain and rehabilitate City streets and roads.

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2024-019, adopting the FY 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget including all summaries and staffing schedules.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
-33-
Calling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. City Clerk Crecelius stated the City is scheduled to hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to fill two seats on the City Council. Each seat will have a term of 4 years. It is the responsibility of the City Council to call the election and request consolidation. It is the City Clerk's responsibility to ensure the election is held by working with the County Registrar of Voters, which will conduct the election for the City. To comply with the California Elections Code and by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters, Council must adopt Resolution No. 2024- 020 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-021, requesting the Riverside County Board of Supervisors consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held with the Statewide General Election and adopt Resolution No. 2022-022, adopting regulations for Candidate Statements. The nomination period will open on July 15 and end on August 9th at 4:00pm. If an incumbent does not file, the nomination period will be extended through 4:00pm on August 14"h for everyone but the incumbents.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE.

RESOLUTION NO, 2024-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.

SB 1383 Organic Program Rollout Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius provided an update on the rollout of the three-cart collection system to satisfy requirements of SB 1383.

The program will be rolled out during the month of September with organic waste being collected starting October 1, 2024. The next steps are to amend our contract with CR&R for collection of organic waste and amend our rates. A Public Hearing will be set to adopt the rates at a later date. We have grant funding through CalRecycle to do education and outreach related to the rollout of organic waste collection. This is a receive and file item.

Public Comment. Betsy with IEHP asked where the loading dock would be built. It was reported it would be bult at CR&R's Blythe facility.

Tom Daly stated in a past presentation by Mrs. Crecelius it was very clear to me that the City can't afford it, the people of the City will not benefit from it and its cost prohibitive, it I remember correctly. She explained that to CalRecycle and their response was that's too bad, we need to have it uniform throughout the State. To me, that is not good governance. If it's costing us more, and creating more problems, how is this a benefit to Blythe and the citizens of Blythe.

What happens if we don't' comply?
The item was received and filed.
-34-
Response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report Entitled: "Blythe, California Awakening of a New 'Gateway City'". Interim City Manager Crecelius stated on April 3, 2024, the Riverside County Civil Grand Jury issued a report entitled "Blythe, California Awakening of a New 'Gateway City'. The report was made public at the close of business on April 9, 2024.

The report included nine findings and eight recommendations related to the City and County's long-term strategic plans for the City. The draft response includes statements that the City either agrees or wholly or partially disagrees with each finding and details any actions taken or that may be taken to implement the recommendations outlined by the Civil Grand Jury. It is recommended Council approve the response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the Interim City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct staff to submit the response as required.

Councilman Halby stated they are discussing things like the airport, which has nothing to do with the City of Blythe. I appreciate the response, its represents us well.

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

Letter of Support for Peace from Chaos "PfC". Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City has been working with Professor John Eason of Brown University over the last year related to the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. Agents for a philanthropic family reached out to Professor Eason about providing grant funding to Blythe. The family requests to remain anonymous, so staff, Professor Eason and representatives of the family have discussed how to best deliver this funding to Blythe. The funding must be delivered to non-profit organizations. City staff and Professor Eason floated several ideas and Non-profit organizations by representatives and Peace from Chaos rose to the top of the list. To expedite funding to Peace from Chaos, they asked the City to issue a letter of support for the organization. Therefore, it is recommended the Council authorize staff to issue a letter of support, executed by the Mayor on behalf of the City Council for Peace from Chaos' participation in this funding opportunity.

Public Comment. George Colanglei of Peace from Chaos thanked the Council for consideration.

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

Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481.

Police Chief Dale stated on September 30, 2021, the Governor signed AB 481 into law which went into effect on January 1, 2022. AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight and opportunity for public input on decisions regarding whether or not military equipment is funded, acquired and used by law enforcement. Pursuant to AB 481, the military use policy must be adopted by Ordinance at a regular Council meeting. On May 14, 2024, the annual military equipment report was presented to the Council. On May 28, 2024, the Police Department held a community engagement meeting to discuss the report and answer questions about the use of military equipment. To comply with AB 481, it is recommended the City Council introduce Ordinance No, 930-24 to adopt the amended Military Equipment Use Policy. -35-
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 930-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO ORAL REPORTS:

Councilman Burton gave a shout out to the Public Works crew and congratulated the graduates.

Councilman Halby stated Chipotle is about to open. The Community is excited about it. I am excited because this is not a franchise, it's a corporate store. They are a well put together company and believe they will dispel the myth that this town can't support a business like that.

The freeway will bring a lot more traffic to the north part of Lovekin.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Maria Gonzalez, the incoming President for the Blythe Chamber of Commerce reported we have a new board which started in May. We wanted to thank you for all your support. Recently we held the Run for the Wall. We have a Softball Tournament and are planning a big fun run for all terrain vehicles in October. We appreciate your support.

Justin Mays of 12902 W. Riverside made a complaint about the roads. There are a lot of potholes.

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

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
-36-
712/2024 City of Blythe Page 1
7:27:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-028 CONC 165 NORTH THIRD STREET STEVEN NELSON 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 6/24/2024 SIDEWALK 845153025 OWNER
6724/2024 ISSUED Permit Name 35 'OF SIDEWALK
Total for: CONC 4,000.00 0.00 0.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-012 ELEC 1310 WEST WISCONSIN STREE DAVID C & BERTHA RAMOS 8,000.00 648.04 648.04 6/26/2024 SOLAR 836171027 POWERAID INC
6/522224 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR
B2405-022 ELEC 959 EAST AVENUE A JASON CALVILLO 34,527.00 777.49 777.49 6/26/2024 SOLAR 851064009 AMECO SOLAR LLC
5020/2024 ISSUED Permit Name 4.86kw Solar PV
B2406-009 ELEC 1200 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVI ROY M MALLETT 61,080.00 837.94 837.94 6/28/2024 SOLAR 839011006 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
5/21/2024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2406-008 ELEC 2210 COOL WATERS ROY & JANICE MALLETT 40,000.00 736.20 736.20 6/21/2024 SOLAR 824213018 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
8/1/3024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2405-024 ELEC 550 HOLLEY LANE JERRY & SOPHIA GUILIN 6,480.00 629.84 629.84 6/14/2024 SOLAR 842025011 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
5711/2024 FINALED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2406-007 ELEC 134 EAST HOBSONWAY OSBORNE & ANDERSON OSBO 8,000.00 284.00 284.00 6/12/2024 848061004 A & O INC
8/R12024 ISSUED Permit Name for TUP Trailers in the rear Total for: ELEC 158,087.00 3,913.51 3,913.51
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-030 ENCROACHMENT Acacia Ave & Hobsonway +H-oth • CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 662.00 662.00 6/26/2024 GULBRANSON SERVICES INC
6/20/2024 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5305439
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 662.00 662.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2405-028 EXCAV 200 block North Ninth Street CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 656.00 656.00 6/6/2024 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
573012024 ISSUED Permit Name WO#50153-5356863
B2406-025 EXCAV ELM & HOBSONWAY and other CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 672.80 672.80 6/26/2024 GULBRANSON SERVICES INCL
/19/202 ISSUED Permit Name #50153-5305437
/20/202
PERM133

ASOCIATE
-37-
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 2
7:27:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
B2406-002 EXCAV Intake & Donlon Streets CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 173.00 173.00 6/3/2024 NETWORX CABLING SYSTEMS
6312024 ISSUED Permit Name Project#38475140
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 1,501.80 1,501.80
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2405-031 FIRE 100 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV CVP-BLYTHE CMG LLC 2,500.00 425.85 425.85 6/5/2024 SUPPRESSION 848021068 EDISON FIRE EXTINGUISHER‹ /31/202 FINALED Permit Name HOOD SUPPRESSION
/31/202
Total for: FIRE 2,500.00 425.85 425.85
Permit No./Issued
Valuation Fees Paid
232 NORTH DATE ROAD FRANCISCA PNUNEZ 11,013.12 458.33 458.33 12/21/2023 ISSUED Permit Name CARPORT
3/25/2024
Total for: GARAGE 11,013.12 458.33 458.33
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-019 MECH 411 ALICE LANE FRANK & DEBRA VELEZ 3,000.00 257.00 257.00 6/20/2024 848162012 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
6/17/2024 NEED CERTS OR H Permit Name Replace 4 ton gas package unit 6/17/2024
Total for: MECH 3,000.00 257.00 257.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2401-014 MH 232 NORTH DATE ROAD FRANCISCA P NUNEZ 20,000.00 3,654.60 6/11/2024 851101040 OWNER
322312223 ISSUED Permit Name 2nd Unit
Total for: MH 20,000.00 3,654.60 3,654.60
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-006 OTHER 349 NORTH FIFTH STREET DENISE ROMERO 500.00 173.00 173.00 6/10/2024 845190040 OWNER
4/202 ISSUED Permit Name POOL DEMO
17/202
B2405-004 OTHER 2239 EAST HOBSONWAY 8 HOBSONWAY ESTATES 75,000.00 5,394.88 5,394.88 6/3/2024 857170029 RAYMOND JU CONSTRUCTION
3/152024 ISSUED Permit Name REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGE
B2406-022 OTHER 426 EAST AVENUE B PEDRO SUZUKI 1,500.00 284.00 284.00 6/18/2024 845162007 MS CONSTRUCTION
8/18/2024 FINALED Permit Name ELEC & PLUMB REPAIRS
PERM133 CRW
АЛОСИТ - 38-
712/2024 City of Blythe Page
7:27:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
Total for: OTHER 77,000.00 5,851.88 5,851.88
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2405-002 PATIO 360 BRISTLECONE AVENUE RAYMOND OREGA 33,077.60 1,303.04 1,303.04 6/12/2024 ALUM AWNING 854121012 CS PATIO COVERS INC
S7032224 ISSUED Permit Name ALUMINUM AWNING
B2405-003 PATIO 740 YUCCA DRIVE MARTHA & GLYN LAMBERT 11,624.96 741.41 741.41 6/12/2024 ALUM AWNING 842144001 CS PATIO COVERS INC
5/2/2024 FINALED Permit Name ALUMINUM AWNING
5/20/2024
Total for: PATIO 44,702.56 2,044.45 2,044.45
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-004 PLUMB 900 WEST HOBSONWAY BLYOTEL 2,600.00 96.00 96.00 6/6/2024 BACKFLOW 836123003 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
616/2024 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW
B2406-011 PLUMB 321 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEY CHEVRON USA INC 6,000.00 223.00 223.00 6/11/2024 SEWER 836141011 VIRGEN PLUMBING
67122224 FINALED Permit Name On Site Sewer Repair
B2406-001 PLUMB 422 NORTH BROADWAY PAREDEZ & MIRANDA 929.00 36.00 36.00 6/3/2024 WATER HEATER 845061009 OWNER
613/2024 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2405-013 PLUMB 4691 HIDDEN BEACHES DRIVE ROBERT & CRISTINA HULL 4,000.00 4,750.00 4,750.00 6/18/2024 SEWER 833340016 CRECELIUS INC
5/10/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Connect to City Sewer
B2406-020 PLUMB 219 NORTH EIGHTH STREET FERNANDO B SILVA 3,000.00 36.00 36.00 6/20/2024 WATER HEATER 851055009 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI 61172024 ISSUED Permit Name Change out 30 gal to 40 gal B2406-021 PLUMB 127 MIDWAY PLACE GRANT & CHERRY MAYFIELD 2,000.00 96.00 96.00 6/18/2024 BACKFLOW 845133022 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
6/18/2024 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW
B2403-008 PLUMB 340 BRISTLECONE AVENUE BRUCE K WILSON 999.00 36.00 36.00 6/17/2024 WATER HEATER 854121010 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
3772024 ISSUED Permit Name REPLACED WATER HEATER
B2406-016 PLUMB 628 EAST RICE STREET EMG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS I 2,500.00 250.00 250.00 6/18/2024 SEWER 848093013 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
13/202 FINALED Permit Name REPAIR
17/202
B2405-015 PLUMB 225 SOUTH CARLTON AVENUE BARBER AUTO MALL PROPER 1,450.00 36.00 36.00 6/17/2024 WATER HEATER 836121016 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
3/102024 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2405-014 PLUMB 2201 COOL WATERS SEAN BURT 36.00 36.00
6/17/2024 WATER HEATER 824214008 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING 99.00 5/10/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
5/10/2024
PERM133
-39-
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 4
7:27:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
B2403-017 PLUMB 681 NORTH NINTH STREET RICHARD AND CRISTINE CAST 2,000.00 36.00 36.00 6/17/2024 WATER HEATER 857064007 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
3/21/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2403-009 PLUMB 2210 COOL WATERS ROY & JANICE MALLETT 999.00 36.00 36.00 6/17/2024 WATER HEATER 824213018 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
3/7/2024 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT
/8/2024
Total for: PLUMB 27,476.00 5,667.00 5,667.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-026 REMOVE-R 261 NORTH SECOND STREET PALO VERDE HOSPITAL ASSOC 5,000.00 173.00 173.00 6/21/2024 845142011 OWNER
6/20/2024 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: REMOVE-R 5,000.00 173.00 173.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-015 RERF, 1672 EAST HOBSONWAY JOHN & SODJA BRASWELL 14,500.00 315.72 315.72 6/13/2024 TEAR OFF 854072003 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
8/13/2024 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 2250 sqft & PAINT B2406-013 RERF 523 WEST CHANSLORWAY SHANNA MDELEON 12,500.00 278.67 278.67 6/11/2024 TEAR OFF 842132025 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INI
8/11/2024 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 2548 sqft & Paint Eve B2406-014 RERF 520 WEST NEVADA AVENUE NANCY L RAINS 10,200.00 243.75 243.75 6/11/2024 TEAR OFF 842131016 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INI
6/1/2024 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1672 sq it & Paint Eve B2406-005 RERF 253 NORTH HICKORY ROAD JOSE SANTIAGO LOPEZ 5,000.00 174.65 174.65 6/7/2024 TEAR OFF 851110008 OWNER
6/4/2024 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 560 sq ft
5/7/2024
Total for: RERF 42,200.00 1,012.79 1,012.79
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2310-008 RIVCOUNTY 17794 PALOWALLA ROAD MACIAS & PADILLA 2,000.00 315.20 315.20 6/5/2024 824045016 OWNER
10/18/202: ISSUED Permit Name PATIO
11/16/202:

Total for: RIVCOUNTY 2,000.00 315.20 315.20
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2403-035 SIGN 100 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEY CVP-BLYTHE CMG LLC 45,000.00 1,509.03 1,509.03 6/24/2024 848021068 INLAND SIGNS
/21/202 ISSUED Permit Name
31/202
Total for: SIGN 45,000.00 1,509.03 1,509.03
PERMI33
7/2/2024 City of Blythe
Page
7:27:09AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
39 Permits Issued from 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024 Total Valuation: $441,978.68 Total Fees: $27,446.44
Total Fees Paid: $27,446.44
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 1
7:27:59AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2406-001 6/7/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 7TH ST CATCH BASIN E/O BRIARBRCROBERTO FLORES Permit Name 842080030 CITY OF BLYTHE
Description:

BP2406-002 6/10/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 100 BLOCK HEFLIN DRIVE ARMANDO SALDIVAR Permit Name Palm fronds & branches 824170048 HERRERA SYLVIA REVOCABLE TRUS Description:
2 Permit Applications from 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024
7/2/2024 City of Blythe

7:28:44AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L.2406-001 6/14/2024 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 321 WEST HOBSONWAY MOHAVE HEALTHCARE, INC Permit Name 845131015 JAMES & RUTH LEE
Description:

L2406-002 6/18/2024 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 100 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC Permit Name CHIPOTLE 848021068 CVP-BLYTHE CMG LLC
Description:

L.2406-003 6/19/2024 BUSINESSLICENS: APPLIED 127 WEST HOBSONWAY A & A DISCOUNTS Permit Name 845133022 GRANT & CHERRY MAYFIELD
Description:
3 Permit Applications from 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024
-41-
712/2024
7:35:09AM City of Blythe Page
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
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
SP2406-001 SITE PLAN RECIEVED
GARCIA & ALONSO 6/18/2024
800 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

SP2406-002 SITE PLAN IONNA LOVEKIN BLVD RECIEVED
SEVENTH AND VALLEY JOINT VENTU 6/27/2024
401 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

TUP2406-001 TUP FIREWORKS STAND APRVD BY COUNCIL
J DADA DONLON INC 6/5/2024
320 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD 6/12/2024
Comments:

TUP2406-002 TUP FIREWORKS STAND APRVD BY COUNCIL
ALBERTSONS LLC 6/5/2024
840 EAST HOBSONWAY 6/12/2024
Comments:

VP2406-001 VACANT PROPERTY VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION

COMPLETED
BANK OF NEW YORK 6/18/2024
616 NORTH SIXTH STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024: 5 712/2024 City of Blythe Page 1
7:35:09AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
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
PM2406-001 PARCEL MAP WATER RESERVOIR STAFF REVIEWING
PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE D 6/26/2024
1 COLLEGE DRIVE
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024: 1 -42-
712/2024 City of Blythe Page 3
7:35:09AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
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
G2406-001 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
200 N PALM DRIVE 6/5/2024
200 NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2406-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ERIC J CLARK 6/5/2024
500 WEST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2406-003 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FRANCISCO & ROSA LANDEROS 6/5/2024
862 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-004 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 6/5/2024
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2406-005 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/6/2024
900 block of W WELLS ST
Comments:

G2406-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/6/2024
300 block of S SOLANO AVE
Comments:

G2406-007 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
6/6/2024
100 block of LINDA LN
Comments:

G2406-008 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/6/2024
100 alley way of LINDA LN
Comments:

G2406-009 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/6/2024
1100 alley way of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

PROMIS CRRWSYSTEMS-43-
712/2024 City of Blythe Page 4
7:35:09AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
G2406-010 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
6/6/2024
1100 alley way of E BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2406-011 GRAFFITI bus stop 500 ft sign COMPLETED
6/6/2024
2300 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-012 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/6/2024
2200 block of JULIANA LN
Comments:

G2406-013 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FRANCISCO RASCON 6/12/2024
326 NORTH ACACIA STREET
Comments:

G2406-014 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FRANCISCO RASCON 6/12/2024
326 NORTH ACACIA STREET
Comments:

G2406-015 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 6/12/2024
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-016 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 6/12/2024
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-017 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 6/12/2024
1652 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-018 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LATAUSHA SHANAYE SCOTT 6/12/2024
1231 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2406-019 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BETH R MOORE 6/12/2024
1081 CALIFORNIA ST
Comments:

PRO115 CRWSYSTEMS_44-
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 5
7:35:09AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
G2406-020 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FRANCISCO & ROSA LANDEROS 6/13/2024
862 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-021 GRAFFITI covered graffitti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 6/13/2024
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-022 GRAFFITI pedestrian crossing sign COMPLETED
6/13/2024
500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-023 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/13/2024
100 block of S 3RD ST
Comments:

G2406-024 GRAFFITI CBU box COMPLETED
6/13/2024
800 block of LIDO LN
Comments:

G2406-025 GRAFFITI CBU box COMPLETED
6/13/2024
900 block of LIDO LN
Comments:

G2406-026 GRAFFITI CBU box COMPLETED
6/13/2024
500 block of BELL LN
Comments:

G2406-027 GRAFFITI CBU box COMPLETED
6/13/2024
300 block of E CHAPARRAL DR
Comments:

G2406-028 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/13/2024
800 block of W WELLS ST
Comments:

G2406-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DESERT HORIZON 6/19/2024
691 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO11S CRWSYSTEMS _45-
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 6
7:35:09AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
G2406-030 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ANTONIO M & C SERNA 6/19/2024
501 9TH ST
Comments:

G2406-031 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 6/19/2024
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 6/19/2024
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-033 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/20/2024
300 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2406-034 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/20/2024
300 block of BRISTLECONE AVE
Comments:

G2406-035 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/20/2024
600 block of S 7TH ST
Comments:

G2406-036 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/20/2024
300 block of S 7TH ST
Comments:

G2406-037 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/20/2024
300 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2406-038 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MONTEREY OF BLYTHE LTD PARTNER 6/20/2024
1251 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:

G2406-039 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 6/26/2024
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO115 CRRV/SYSTEMS-46-
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page 7
7:35:09AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
G2406-040 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THE LORD WE TRUST 6/26/2024
439 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2406-041 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
RENOVA PROPERTIES 6/26/2024
1020 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2406-042 GRAFFITI removed graffiti COMPLETED
B LOVEKIN LLC 6/26/2024
295 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2406-043 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SCOTT & ALICE DEAN 6/26/2024
600 EAST MICHIGAN STREET
Comments:

G2406-044 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE HOLDINGS LLC 6/26/2024
1790 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-045 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/27/2024
300 block of N 2ND ST
Comments:

G2406-046 GRAFFITI street name sign COMPLETED
6/27/2024
200 block of E BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2406-047 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/27/2024
100 alleyway ofN 2ND ST
Comments:

G2406-048 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/27/2024
100 alleyway of S 2ND ST
Comments:

G2406-049 GRAFFITI stop sign RECIEVED
6/27/2024
100 alleyway of S IST ST
Comments:

PROMIS CRPWSYSTEMS_47-
7/2/2024 City of Blythe Page
7:35:09AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
G2406-050 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/27/2024
100 alleyway of S 2ND ST
Comments:

G2406-051 GRAFFITI "right lane must turn right" sign COMPLETED 6/27/2024
100 block of S 7TH ST
Comments:

G2406-052 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DESERT HORIZON 6/27/2024
691 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2406-053 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HPD RIVERSIDE & NATL HOUSING C 6/27/2024
200 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2406-054 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/27/2024
400 block of W 14TH AVE
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024: 54 712/2024 City of Blythe
7:36:03AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024
Type of Case Number opened
COMPLAINT 8
FIRE 1
GRAFFITI - 1
WEED 11
WITNESS IN FIELD 3
Total Cases Opened: 24
Cases closed in June: 24
Remaining • cases: 385
-48-

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
June 2024
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 38
Structure 2
Vehicle Fire 4
Brush, Grass, Leaves 9
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 2
Other 5
Total # of Incidents 60
Activity
Drills
Staff Meeting 1
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
-49-
CHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
June 2024
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries 2
Commercial Burglaries 10
Vehicle Burglaries 0
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft 11
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury 13
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms 14
Trespassing 1
Prowlers 0
Public Intoxication 7
Alarm 30
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
AVA Vehicles Tows 0
Vehicle Red Tags 5
Documented Police Reports 1424
Total Incidents 1396
-50-
CHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for June 2024.

Homeless Detail: June
People contacted. 161
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 3 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 3 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 10 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 0
Code and transported for treatment.

People awaiting acceptance to rehab. 0
People sent to rehab. 1
People picked up by a family member and taken home 1
out of town.

People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a 3 location for resources out of Blythe.

Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 0 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for. 2 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 2
-51-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Continued Participation in the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET) by the Blythe Police Department
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 update of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue to participate in the RCCET once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: Continued access to equipment, training, and expert personnel with no cost to the City of Blythe.

BACKGROUND: RCCET is a multi-agency task force funded by a federal grant which is administered by the by the San Diego Police Department as well as funding by The County of Riverside. Members include Federal, State and Local law enforcement investigators who specialize in internet-based child exploitation, undercover internet investigations, proactive local investigations, and sex offender registrant compliance. This team receives advanced training, equipment, and other resources to complete their mission. RCCET has conducted criminal investigations in the City of Blythe and has current investigations pending in our community.

RCCET has been working with the Blythe Police Department for the last two years.

STAFF REPORT: On January 11, 2022, The Blythe City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and documents needed to participate in the RCCET. Over the last two years, members of the Blythe Police Department Detective Bureau have participated in specialized training and have assisted in criminal cases involving child xploitation. Changes to the MOU regarding the grant funding necessitate the Interim Cit Manager to execute an updated MOU. There are no changes to the services provided to the Cit of Blythe.

ATTACHMENTS: None
-52-
TORTA

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project and EVCS Power Relocation Project.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for the Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Glass Doors and More for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project and Johnson Electric, Inc. for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Power Relocation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the projects. 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 Manager entered into Agreements for the above referenced projects which were included for completion in the FY 2023/24 Budget.

STAFF REPORT: In April 2024 the City entered into an agreement with Dobbs TV & Appliance DBA Dobbs Flooring America for the replacement of all flooring at the City's Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center, excluding the basketball and racquetball courts. The work was completed to the satisfaction of the Interim City Manager on June 20, 2024.

In April 2024 the City entered into an agreement with Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. to de-energize and re-energize the Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) located in the City Hall Parking lot. The power source for the EVCS was relocated to the City Hall Electrical Room from 125 W.

Murphy Street. This is Phase I of the Demolition and Abatement of 125 W. Murphy Street project. The power needed to be relocated from the site prior to its demolition. The work was completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official on July 3, 2024.

In May 2024 the City entered into an agreement with David Zamora DBA Blythe Glass, Doors and More to remove existing doors at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and to replace with one (1) 3'x7' metal door, one (1) 29 ½" × 83 ¼" metal door with two (2) 19"' louvers, one (1) pair of 3'x7' metal doors and one (1) 35 ¾" × 82 ¾" metal door with two (2) 15" louvers. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Officer on July 2, 2024.

Therefore, it is recommended that Council accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for the Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Glass Doors and More for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Repairs Project and Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. for the -53-
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Power Relocation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the projects. It is further recommended the Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Completion- Recreation Center Floor Repair Project

2. Notice of Completion- Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Repair Project

3. Notice of Completion- EVCS Power Relocation Project

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: Recreation Center Floor Replacement Project.

The public work of improvement generally consisted of replacement of all flooring at the City's Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center, except the flooring in the basketball court, racquetball courts, the workout room and restrooms. The work included removal of existing flooring, preparing the subfloor for new floor, providing and installing underlayment, installing four-inch (4") wall base, providing and installing stone plastic composite (SPC) vinyl planks and cleanup of debris in the work area.

3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located at the City of Blythe Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center located at 127 S. Main Street Blythe, CA in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: Dobbs TV & Appliance DBA Dobbs Flooring America located at 160 N. Spring Street in Blythe, CA 92225.

5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated April 29, 2024 for the public work of improvement.

6. Date of Completion. The public work of improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the Interim City Manager on: June 24, 2024.

7. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on July 9, 2024 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this Notice of Completion.
1 of 2
-55-
Dated:

Joseph DeConinck.

Mayor

VERIFICATION
I, 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
2 of 2
-56-

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: Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project.

The public work of improvement generally consisted of: door removal and replacement including removal of an existing door and installation of one (1) new 3'x7' hollow metal door with new ball-bearing hinges, one (1) new 29.5" by 83.25" hollow metal door and frame with two (2) 19" louvers, removal of existing door and installation of one (1) new pair of 3'×7' hollow metal doors, removal and installation of one (1) new

35.75" by 82.75" hollow metal door with one (1) 25" by 19.5" louver and removal of existing door and installation of one (1) new 24.5" by 83.25" hollow metal door with two (2) 15" louvers.

3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located at the City of Blythe Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 15901 S. Broadway Blythe, CA in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: David Zamora DBA Blythe Glass Doors and More located at 1461 E. Hobsonway in Blythe, CA 92225:

5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated May 12, 2024 for the public work of improvement.

6. Date of Completion. The public work of improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator on: July 2, 2024. 1 of 2
-57-

7. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on July 9, 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 Cierk
2 of 2
-58-

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: Demolition and Abatement at 125 W. Murphy Street- Part 1 EVCS Relocation Project.

The public work of improvement generally consisted of: relocating the power source for the EVCS from 125 West Murphy Street to the City Hall electrical room at 235 N.

Broadway, installation of approximately 225 feet of new conduit, which will be filled with #8 CU wire to support the EVCS, as well as 30amp two pole breakers in the subpanel in the City Hall electrical room and replacement of concrete asphalt removed to install the conduit.

3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225.

4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. located 339 at Blythe, CA 92225.

5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated April 12, 2024, for the public work of improvement.

6. Date of Completion. The public work of improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official on: July 1, 2024.

7. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on July 9, 2024 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this Notice of Completion.
1 of 2
-59-
Dated:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor

VERIFICATION
I, 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
2 of 2
-60-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges 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:

Resolution 2024-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT

UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER

TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL
FISCAL IMPACT: Potential collection of prior year delinquent utility revenue in the amount of $2,500.53.

BACKGROUND: As part of normal business operations for the Utility Department it is Staff's duties to exhaust all efforts in the collection process for delinquent accounts. Many attempts have been made to collect the amounts owed. In accordance with the California Water Code the City has the right to report all eligible accounts with the County of Riverside Auditor's office as a special assessment to the county property tax bill.

STAFF REPORT: All amounts received by the utility accounts are used to pay for water, sewer, and trash services. The attached Exhibit A contains eight parcels with a combined total of $2,500.53 of uncollected accounts. Finance Department has exhausted all efforts in attempting to collect the referenced delinquent accounts with no results. In accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5, Staff is recommending the accounts referenced on Exhibit A be sent to the County of Riverside in last efforts to collect all amounts due to the City.

Each property owner has been properly notified of the City's intent to levy and given a deadline of June 30, 2024, to resolve the delinquency. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-023 will give authority for City Manager or designee to file with the County of Riverside Auditor's office the attached Exhibit A to be placed on fiscal year 2024-2025 property tax roll.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution 2024-023
B. Exhibit A - Delinquent Utility Account Parcel Listing -61-
RESOLUTION 2024-023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF

THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND

DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID

REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE

THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL
WHEREAS, a written report ("Report"), a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, has been filed by the City Manager with the City Council of the City of Blythe describing each parcel of real property subject to delinquent accounts; WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Blythe has caused notice of the filing of Report proposing to collect delinquent accounts on the tax roll in accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered all objections and protests to the Report; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has determined to adopt the Report and collect the delinquent accounts on the tax roll, which constitute a lien against the parcel or parcels of land described in the Report in accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Members of the City Council of the City of Blythe as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Report ("Exhibit A"). On or thereafter the gth day of July, 2024, the City Manager or designee is hereby directed to file a copy of the Report with the County of Riverside Auditor, together with a statement endorsed thereon over his/her signature that the Report has been adopted by the City Council and shall request that the Delinquent Accounts to be collected on the tax bills for the taxable parcels identified in the Report and such Delinquent Accounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner and by the same persons as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes for the City, and shall be delinquent at the same time and thereafter be subject to the same delinquency penalties to be levied on and collected from the owners of said parcels.
-62-
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this gth, day of July 2024, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
-63-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-023
City of Blythe
Delinquent Prior-Year Utility Charges
FY 2024-2025 Amounts
Assessor's Parcel Number Amounts
842-13-2009 $ 324.99
857-06-4004 $ 410.07
842-14-1025 $ 326.66
833-35-0006 $ 61.76
875-28-0027 125.16
854-08-0020 858.18
842-04-1033 43.58
851-06-3007 350.13
Total $ 2,500.53
Total Number of Parcels Charged 8
-64-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches)
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), adopt Resolution No. 2024-024 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact to the City.

BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 795-05 designates the Blythe City Council as the acting legislative body for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) and authorizes the levy of special taxes within that district. The purpose of the special tax is to pay for public improvements within the district that have been financed through a Special Tax Bond (Series 2005). The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the CFD.

STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940, the Finance Director or designee shall be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor's parcel number and for estimating future special tax levies. David Taussig and Associates (DTA) is the firm that has been contracted to prepare this report for the City of Blythe.

The Administration Report included with the Resolution examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. The report is organized into four sections. Section I provides an update of the development status of property within CFD No. 2004-1. Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy.

Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-2025, and Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between developed property and undeveloped property. Also, included in the report is a table of the 2024-2025 special taxes for each classification of property.

Prior to the levy and collection of these special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, a Resolution must be adopted by City Council as specified by the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. -65-
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution No. 2024-024 - Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD 2004-1 B. Exhibit A - 2024-2025 Administration Report
-66-
RESOLUTION 2024-024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE

LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1
(HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe (the "City") previously established Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of the City of Blythe (CFD 2004-1") pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, as amended (the "Act"); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD 2004-1 (the "City Council") is authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940 (the "Resolution of Formation") to levy a special tax sufficient to pay principal, interest, other periodic costs and administrative expenses with respect to special tax bonds of CFD No. 2004-1 issued to finance certain public improvements and to pay all expenses incidental thereto; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 795-05 on February 8, 2005 (the "Ordinance), levying the special tax within CFD No. 2004- 1; and,
mount or 52,00,0 pursuant 4- sued is No Dial ta andie bree liken ta Council; and,
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and appropriate that this City Council levy and collect the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the purpose specified in the Ordinance, by the adoption of a resolution as specified by the Act and that Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the special taxes being levied hereunder are at the same rate or at a lower rate than provided by the Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), does hereby resolve, determine and order as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The special tax ("Special Tax") is imposed without regard to property valuation and is levied in compliance with the Act and the Ordinance.

Section 3. In accordance with the Act and the Ordinance, there is hereby levied upon the parcels within the City which are not otherwise exempt from taxation under the -67-
Act or the Ordinance, the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at the tax rates set forth in the attached report prepared by David Taussig and Associates, Inc. for CFD 2004-1 entitled "Administration Report Fiscal Year 2024-2025, City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) (the "Report") submitted herewith, which rates do not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the Ordinance. After adoption of the Resolution, the City Manager of the City of Blythe, or her designee, may make necessary modifications to these special taxes to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the listing of categorization of parcels to be taxed or in the amount to be charged to any category of parcels; provided, however, that any such modifications shall not result in an increase in the tax applicable to any category of parcels and can only be made prior to the submission of the tax rolls to the Riverside County Assessor.

Section 4. All the collections of the special tax shall be used only as provided for in the Act and the Resolution of Formation. The special tax shall be levied only so long as needed to accomplish the purposes described in the Resolution of Formation.

Section 5. The special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes as such procedure may be modified by law of this Council from time to time.

ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this gth ", day of July, 2024.

City Council of the City of Blythe Acting As
The Legislative Body of Community
Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden
Beaches) of The City of Blythe
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
-68-
I, Mallory Sutterfield, City Clerk of the City of Blythe, California, hereby certify that the forgoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the gth, day of July, 2024 by the following roll call vote, to AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my and affixed the official seal of the City of Blythe, California, this 9th ', day of July, 2024.

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
-69-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
dta
Municipal
Solutions
18201 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 220
www.FinanceDTA.com Irvine, CA 92612

CITY OF BLYTHE

THE CITY OFF
Blythe CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Prepared for:

City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
-70-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
TABLE

OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION. .1

SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ..2
A Special Tax Classifications. ..2
B Development Update. ..2
II FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SPECIAL TAX
LEVY. 3
III FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX
REQUIREMENT 4
IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
Maximum Special Taxes. ..6
B Apportionment of Special Taxes.. 6

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A BOUNDARY MAP

APPENDIX B RATE AND METHOD OF

APPORTIONMENT

APPENDIX C SPECIAL TAX ROLL,
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
-71-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

INTRODUCTION
dta
Municipal
Solutions
www.FinanceDTA.com

INTRODUCTION
This report provides an analysis of the financial and administrative obligations of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 ("CFD No. 2004-1") of the City of Blythe (the "City") resulting from the sale of the $2,000,000 Series 2005 Special Tax Bonds (the "2005 Bonds") in May 2005.

CFD No. 2004-1 is a legally constituted governmental entity established under the Mello- Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. The Act provides an alternative method for the financing of certain public capital facilities and services.

Specifically, CFD No. 2004-1 is authorized to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2005 Bonds are to be used for the acquisition, purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of sewer lift station, sewer force main, and related improvements connecting CFD No. 2004-1 to the City's existing sewer facilities. The current outstanding principal is equal to $1,445,000 which is based on principal paid through September 2, 2023. The 2005 Bonds are scheduled to be paid off in 2035. Pursuant to the Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment ("RMA"), the special tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed 50 years commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, provided however that special taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier fiscal year if the CFD administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (ii) all authorized facilities have been constructed. The RMA is included in Appendix B.

The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the community facilities district. In calculating the special tax liability for fiscal year 2023-2024, this report examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. A map showing the property in CFD No. 2004-1 is included in Appendix A.

This report is organized into the following sections:
• Section I: Section I provides an update of the development activity occurring within CFD No. 2004-1.;
• Section II: Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy; * Section III: Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
• Section IV: Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. A table of the fiscal year 2024-2025 special taxes for each classification of property is included.

City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report
1 -72-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
dta SECTION I

SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS
Municipal
Solutions AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
www.FinanceDTA.com

I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
A Special Tax Classifications
The methodology employed to calculate and apportion the special tax is contained in a document entitled the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The Rate and Method of Apportionment defines two primary categories of property, namely "Developed Property' and "Undeveloped Property." The category of Developed Property is in tur divided into two separate special tax classifications, residential development, and. non-residential development. The Developed Property special tax classifications are shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Developed Property Classifications
Land Use Class Description
1 Residential Property
2 Non-Residential Property
Developed Property is distinguished from Undeveloped Property by the issuance of a building permit and the recordation of a final map. Specifically, property for which a building permit was issued prior to March 1 will be classified as Developed Property in the following fiscal year so long as it is located within a final map that was recorded as of January 1 of the prior fiscal year. For example, all property in CFD No. 2004-1 for which building permits were issued prior to March 1, 2024, and which is located within a recorded final map that was recorded as of January 1, 2024, will be classified as Developed Property in fiscal year 2024-2025.

B Development Update
Background research was conducted to determine the amount and type of development activity that occurred during the previous fiscal year. Review of the City of Blythe's building permit records indicated that no new building permits were issued between March 1, 2023, and February 28, 2024. Therefore, prior to March 1, 2024, the City of Blythe had issued building permits for 98 single family residential units within CFD No. 2004-1. A total of 0.50 gross acres in the district are considered Undeveloped Property.

Table 2 below lists the aggregate amount of taxable property by special tax classification.

Table 2: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Taxable Property
Land Use Number of
Description Units/Acres
Class
1 Residential Property 98 units
2 Non-Residential Property O acres
N/A Undeveloped Property 0.50 acres
City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report
2 -73-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
dta SECTION II
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SPECIAL
Municipal
Solutions TAX LEVY
www.FinanceDTA.com
IIV FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SPECIAL TAX LEVY
The special tax levy for CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2023-2024 equaled $167,366. As of June 11, 2024, all $167,366 in special taxes had been collected by the County, resulting in a delinquency rate of 0.00%.

The district has covenanted for the benefit of the owners of the Series 2005 Bonds that it (i) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against parcels with delinquent special taxes in excess of $10,000 by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which such special taxes were due; and (ii) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against all parcels with delinquent special taxes by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which it receives special taxes in an amount which is less than 95% of the total special tax levied and the amount on deposit in the Reserve Account is at less than the reserve requirement; and (iii) will diligently pursue such foreclosure proceedings until the delinquent special taxes are paid.

At this time, CFD No. 2004-1 is not required to commence foreclosure proceedings.

City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report
/
3 - 74-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

SECTION III
dta FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL
Municipal TAX REQUIREMENT
Solutions
www.FinanceDTA.com
III FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT
For fiscal year 2024-2025, the special tax requirement is equal to $164,430 and is calculated as follows:

Table 3: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Requirement
Subtotal Total
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Surplus/ (Shortfall) $4,000
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Obligations $168,430
Interest Due March 1, 2025 $36,154
Interest Due September 1, 2025 $36,154
Principal Due September 1, 2025 $80,000
CFD Administrative Expenses! $16,123
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Requirement $164,430
Notes:

1. Reflects $16,000 in administrative expenses, plus $123 in County collection fees.

The components of the fiscal year 2024-2025 gross special tax requirement are shown graphically below.

City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report /
4 -75-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

SECTION III
día FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL
Municipal TAX REQUIREMENT
Solutions
www.FinanceDTA.com
Figure 1: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Gross Special Tax Requirement Series 2005 3/2025
CFD Administrative Interest, $36,154
Expenses, $16,123
Series 2005 9/2025
Interest, $36,154
Series 2005 9/2025
Principal, $80,000
Total Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Gross Special Tax Requirement: $168,430 City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report /
5 -76-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

SECTION IV
dia METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Municipal
Solutions
www.FinanceDTA.com

IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A Maximum Special Taxes
The amount of special taxes that CFD No. 2004-1 may levy is strictly limited by the maximum B Apportionment of Special Taxes
The special tax that is apportioned to each parcel is determined through the application of Section D of the Rate and Method of Apportionment. Section D apportions the special tax requirement in four steps which prioritize the order in which Developed Property and Undeveloped Property are taxed.

The first step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Developed Property at 100 percent of the assigned special tax. If the special taxes raised pursuant to the first step are less than the special tax requirement, then the second step is applied. The second step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100 percent of the maximum special tax. The third and fourth steps are designed to accommodate changes in land use and are intended to be used only as a last resort. Since actual land uses have not substantially deviated from the original projections, these steps are not necessary.

Application of the maximum special taxes under the first step generates special tax revenues of $231,143 from Residential Property, which is more than sufficient to meet all obligations for fiscal year 2024-2025 as discussed in Section III. Therefore, the fiscal year 2024-2025 special tax levy for each parcel of Residential Property is equal to approximately 71.14% of the maximum special tax.

The fiscal year 2024-2025 maximum and actual special taxes are shown for each classification of Developed Property and Undeveloped Property in Table 4 and graphically on the following pages. The Special Tax Roll, which lists the total special tax levy for each parcel, is shown in Appendix C.
1 Technically, Section C states that the maximum special tax for a parcel of Developed Property is equal to the City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report
6 -77-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

SECTION IV
dta METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Municipal
Solutions
www.FinanceDTA.com
Table 4: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Taxes
for Developed Property and Undeveloped Property
FY 2024-2025 FY 2024-2025 Percentage
Land Use Assigned Actual Special of Assigned/
Description Maximum Special Maximum
Class Tax per
Tax per Unit/Acre Unit/Acre Special Tax
1 Residential Property $2,358.60 $1,677.86 71.14%
2 Non-Residential Property $7,310.28 $0.00 0.00%
N/A Undeveloped Property $7.403.51 $0.00 0.00%
Figure 2: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Taxes
$7,310 $7,404
$8,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$2,359
$3,000 $1,678
$2,000
$1,000 SO "SO
$0
Residential Property Non-Residential Property Undeveloped Property (per unit) (per acre) (per Acre)
• Maximum Special Tax n Actual Special Tax
City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 June 27, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report
7 -78-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

APPENDIX A
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report

BOUNDARY MAP
-79-
Colorado River
*6th Ave City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Hidden Beachcalme
Sandy Point D
Carvater Dr
Sweetwater Dr
Colorado River Ra
-ARIZONA- N
Google Earth
1000 ft
-80-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

APPENDIX B
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report

RATE AND METHOD OF

APPORTIONMENT
-81-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

AMENDED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR
CITY OF BLYTHE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT No. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES)
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels in City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) ("CFD No. 2004-1") and collected each Fiscal Year ommencing in Fiscal Year 2003-2006, in an amount determined through the application of th mended Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in CF No. 2004-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre or Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor's Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code. "Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2004-1: the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs of the Trustee (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under the Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with disclosure requirements of the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or obligated persons associated with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; the costs associated with the release of funds from an escrow account; and the City's annual administration fees and third party expenses.

Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated by the CFD Administrator or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2004-1 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2004-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes. "Assessor's Parcel" means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor's Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor's Parcel number.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 1
-82-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
"Assessor's Parcel Map" means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number.
"Assigned Special Tax" means the Special Tax for each Land Use Class of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.b. below. "Authorized Facilities" means those authorized improvements, as listed on Exhibit "A" to the Resolution of Formation.
"Backup Special Tax" means the Special Tax applicable to each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.l.d. below. "CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes.
"CFD No. 2004-1" means City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches).
"CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds" means any bonds or other debt (as defined in Section 53317(d) of the Act), whether in one or more series, issued by CFD No. 2004-1 and secured solely by Special Taxes levied on property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 under the Act. "City" means the City of Blythe.
"City Council" means the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2004-1.
"County" means the County of Riverside.
"Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property, exclusive of Taxable Public Property and Taxable Property Owner Association Property, for which the Final Subdivision was recorded on or prior to January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year and a building permit for new construction was issued after January 1, 2004 and prior to March 1 of the prior Fiscal Year.
"Final Subdivision" means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual lots for which building permits may be issued without further subdivision.
"Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "Indenture" means the indenture, fiscal agent agreement, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing or supplementing the same.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 2
-83-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
"Land Use Class" means any of the classes listed in Table 1. "Maximum Special Tax" means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel. "Non-Residential Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit permitting the construction of one or more non-residential units or facilities has been issued by the City.
"Outstanding Bonds" means all CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Indenture.
"Property Owner Association Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 that was owned by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association, as of January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year. "Proportionately" means for Developed Property that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Assigned Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property, or where the Backup Special Tax is being levied, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's Parcels upon which a Backup Special Tax is being levied. For Undeveloped Property, "Proportionately" means that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per Acre is equal for all Assessor's Parcels of Undeveloped Property. The term "Proportionately" may similarly be applied to other categories of Taxable Property as listed in Section D below. "Public Property" means property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 owned by, irrevocably offered or dedicated to, or over, through or under which an easement for purposes of public right-of-way has been granted, to the federal government, the State, the County, the City, or any local government or other public agency, provided that any property leased by a public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified according to its use. "Residential Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit permitting the construction thereon of one or more residential dwelling units has been issued by the City.
"Resolution of Formation" means the Resolution of Formation for CFD No. 2004-1. "Special Tax" means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement. "Special Tax Requirement" means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for CFD No. 2004-1 to: (i) pay debt service on all Outstanding Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (i) pay periodic costs on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds, including but not limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the CFD No. 2004- City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 3
-84-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
1 Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (iii) pay Administrative Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds; (V) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for the Special Tax levy in the previous Fiscal Year; (vi) pay directly for acquisition or construction of Authorized Facilities to the extent that the inclusion of such amount does not increase the Special Tax levy on Undeveloped Property; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the annual Special Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Indenture.
"State" means the State of California.
"Taxable Property" means all of the Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below. "Taxable Property Owner Association Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Property Owner Association Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below. "Taxable Public Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Public Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below.
"Trustee" means the trustee, fiscal agent, or paying agent under the Indenture. "Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Taxable Public Property.

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
Dach Fiel operal Table Probie roperty, Taxable Property oner Asicied an Property, or Undeveloped Property, and shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment determined pursuant to Sections Cand D below. Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 1 and Non-Residential C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE

1. Developed Property
a. Maximum Special Tax
The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor's Parcel classified as Developed Property shall be the greater of (i) the amount derived by application of the Assigned Special Tax or (il) the amount derived by application of the Backup Special Tax.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 4
-85-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
Assigned Special Tax
The Assigned Special Tax for each Land Use Class is shown below in Table TABLE 1
Assigned Special Taxes for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Land Use Class Description Assigned Special Tax
1 Residential Property $1,619 per unit
2 Non-Residential Property $5,018 per Acre
Increase in the Assigned Special Tax
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Assigned Special Taxes, identified in Table 1 bove, shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of th Assigned Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.

Backup Special Tax
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Backup Special Tax for an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property shall equal $5,018 per Acre or portion thereot, and shal increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Backup Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.
e. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator's allocation to each type of property shall be final.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 5
-86-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property shall equal $5,082 per Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Maximum Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.

D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax until the amount of Special Taxes levied equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year as follows:

First: The Special Tax shall be levied on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property in an amount equal to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax; Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property;
Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have been completed, then the levy of the Special Tax on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property whose Maximum Special Tax is determined through the application of the Backup Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately from the Assigned Special Tax up to the Maximum Special Tax for each such Assessor's Parcel; Fourth: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first three steps have been completed, then the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property Owner Association Property and Taxable Public Property at up to the Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property.

Notwithstanding the above the City Council may, in any Fiscal Year, levy Proportionately less than 100% of the Assigned Special Tax in step one (above), when (i) the City Council is no longer required to levy the Special Tax pursuant to steps two through four above in order to meet the Special Tax Requirement; and (ii) all authorized CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have already been issued or the City Council has covenanted that it will not issue any additional CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) to be supported by the Special Tax.

Further notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied against any Assessor's Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been issued be increased by more than ten percent as a City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 6
-87-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
consequence of delinquency or default by the owner of any other Assessor's Parcel within CFD No. 2004-1.

E. EXEMPTIONS
No Special Tax shall be levied on up to 15.54 Acres of Property Owner Association Property and/or Public Property. Tax-exempt status will be assigned by the CFD Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes Property Owner Association Property or Public Property. However, should an Assessor's Parcel no longer be classified as Property Owner Association Property or Public Property, its tax-exempt status will be revoked.

Property Owner Association Property or Public Property that is not exempt from Special Taxes under this section shall be subject to the levy of the Special Tax and shall be taxed Proportionately as part of the fourth step in Section D above, at up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property.

F. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that CPD No. 2004-1 may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor's Parcels as permitted by the Act.

G. APPEALS
Any landowner or resident who feels that the amount of the Special Tax levied on their Assessor's Parcel is in error may submit a written appeal to CFD No. 2004-1. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal and if the CFD Administrator concurs, the amount of the Special Tax levied shall be appropriately modified.

The City Council may interpret this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment for purposes of clarifying any ambiguity and make determinations relative to the annual administration of the Special Tax and any landowner or resident appeals. Any decision of the City Council shall be final and binding as to all persons.

H. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
The following definitions apply to this Section H:
"Buildout" means, for CFD No. 2004-1, that all expected building permits have been issued.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 7
-88-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
"Previously Issued Bonds" means, for any Fiscal Year, all Outstanding Bonds that are deemed to be outstanding under the Indenture after the first interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year.

Prepayment in Full
Only an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued, may be prepaid. The Special Tax obligation applicable to an Assessor's Parcel in CFD No. 2004-1 may only be prepaid after all authorized CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have already been issued, or after the City Council has covenanted that it will not issue any additional CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment. The obligation of the Assessor's Parcel to pay any Special Tax may be permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be made with respect to a particular Assessor's Parcel only if there are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect to such Assessor's Parcel at the time of prepayment. An owner of an Assessor's Parcel intending to prepay the Special Tax obligation shall provide the CFD Administrator with written notice of intent to prepay. Within 30 days of receipt of such written notice, the CFD Administrator shall notify such owner of the prepayment amount for such Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be made not less than 45 days prior to the next occurring date that notice of redemption of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds from the proceeds of such prepayment may be given by the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture.

The Special Tax Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):

Bond Redemption Amount
plus Redemption Premium
plus Defeasance Amount
plus Administrative Fees and Expenses
less Reserve Fund Credit
less Capitalized Interest Credit
Total: equals Prepayment Amount
As of the proposed date of prepayment, the Special Tax Prepayment Amount shall be calculated as follows:

Paragraph No.:

Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor's Parcel.

2. For Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property, compute the Assigned Special Tax and Backup Special Tax. For Assessor's Parcels of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued, compute the Assigned Special Tax and Backup City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 8
-89-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
Special Tax for that Assessor's Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property, based upon the building permit which has already been issued for that Assessor's Parcel.
(a) Divide the Assigned Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Assigned Special Taxes for the entire CFD No. 2004-1 based on the Developed Property Special Taxes which could be levied in the current Fiscal Year on all expected development through Buildout of CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid, and
(b) Divide the Backup Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Backup Special Taxes at Buildout for the entire CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid.

Multiply the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the Previously Issued Bonds to compute the amount of Previously Issued Bonds to be retired and prepaid (the "Bond Redemption Amount").

Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable redemption premium (e.g., the redemption price-100%), if any, on the Previously Issued Bonds to be redeemed (the "Redemption Premium").

6. Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the earliest redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds.

7. Determine the Special Tax levied on the Assessor's Parcel in the current Fiscal Year which has not yet been paid.

8. Compute the minimum amount the CFD Administrator reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of the Special Tax Prepayment Amount less the Administrative Fees and Expenses from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment.

9. Add the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 6 and 7 and subtract the amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 (the "Defeasance Amount").

10. The administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2004-1 are as calculated by the CFD Administrator and include the costs of computation of the prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs of redeeming CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds, and the costs of recording any notices to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the "Administrative Fees and Expenses"").

The reserve fund credit (the "Reserve Fund Credit") shall equal the lesser of: (a) the expected reduction in the reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture, if any, associated with the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 9
-90-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
prepayment, or (b) the amount derived by subtracting the new reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture) in effect after the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the prepayment from the balance in the reserve fund on the prepayment date, but in no event shall such amount be less than zero. No Reserve Fund Credit shall be granted if the amount then on deposit in the reserve fund for the Previously Issued Bonds is below 100% of the reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture).

12. If any capitalized interest for the Previously Issued Bonds will not have been expended as of the date immediately following the first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit shall be calculated by multiplying the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the expected balance in the capitalized interest fund or account under the Indenture after such first interest and/or principal payment (the "Capitalized Interest Credit").

13. The Special Tax Prepayment is equal to the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 9 and 10, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 12 (the "Prepayment Amount"').

14. From the Prepayment Amount, the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 9, 11 and 12 shall be deposited into the appropriate fund as established under the Indenture and be used to retire CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or make debt service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 10 shall be retained by CFD No. 2004-1.

The Special Tax Prepayment Amount may be insufficient to redeem a full $5,000 increment of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds. In such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund established under the Indenture to be used with the next prepayment of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or to make debt service payments.

As a result of the payment of the current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy as determined under paragraph 7 (above), the CFD Administrator shall remove the current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy for such Assessor's Parcel from the County tax rolls. With respect to any Assessor's Parcel that is prepaid, the City Council shall cause a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment of the Special Tax and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor's Parcel, and the obligation of such Assessor's Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless, at the time of such proposed prepayment, the amount of Maximum Special Taxes that may be levied on Taxable Property within CFD No. 2004-1 (after excluding 15.54 Acres of Property Owner Association Property and/or Public Property as set forth in Section E) both prior to and after the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the maximum annual debt service on all Previously Issued Bonds, plus the cost of annual CFD administration.

City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 10
-91-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

2. Prepayment in Part
The Special Tax on an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property or an Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued may be partially prepaid.

The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated as in Section H.1; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:

PP= [(PE-A)x F] + A
These terms have the following meaning:

PP = the partial prepayment.

PE = the Special Tax Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section H.1.

F= the percentage, expressed as a decimal, by which the owner of the Assessor's Parcel is partially prepaying the Special Tax.

A = the Administrative Fees and Expenses calculated according to Section H.1.

The owner of any Assessor's Parcel who desires such prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator of such owner's intent to partially prepay the Special Tax and the percentage by which the Special Tax shall be prepaid. The CFD Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement of the amount required for the partial prepayment of the Special Tax for an Assessor's Parcel within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. With respect to any Assessor's Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City Council shall (i) distribute the funds remitted to it according to Section H.1, and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2004-1 that there has been a partial prepayment of the Special Tax and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor's Parcel, equal to the outstanding percentage (1.00 - F) of the remaining Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied on such Assessor's Parcel pursuant to Section D.

I. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed fifty years commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006, provided however that Special Taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Year if the CFD Administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (i) all Authorized Facilities have been constructed.

K:\Clients2 \BlythelMellolAmendedRMA_3.doc
City of Blythe January 14, 2005
CFD No. 2004-1 Page 11
-92-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024

APPENDIX C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report

SPECIAL TAX ROLL,
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
-93-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
Appendix C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2024-2025 Special Tax
833-360-001 $1,677.86
833-360-002 $1,677.86
833-360-003 $1,677.86
833-360-004 $1,677.86
833-360-005 $1,677.86
833-360-006 $1,677.86
833-360-007 $1,677.86
833-360-008 $1,677.86
833-360-009 $1,677.86
833-360-010 $1,677.86
833-360-011 $1,677.86
833-360-022 $1,677.86
833-360-023 $1,677.86
833-360-024 $1,677.86
833-360-025 $1,677.86
833-360-026 $1,677.86
833-360-027 $1,677.86
833-360-028 $1,677.86
833-360-029 $1,677.86
833-360-030 $1,677.86
833-360-031 $1,677.86
833-360-032 $1,677.86
833-360-033 $1,677.86
833-360-034 $1,677.86
833-360-035 $1,677.86
833-360-038 $1,677.86
833-360-039 $1,677.86
833-360-040 $1,677.86
833-360-041 $1,677.86
833-360-042 $1,677.86
833-360-043 $1,677.86
833-360-044 $1,677.86
833-360-045 $1,677.86
833-360-046 $1,677.86
833-360-047 $1,677.86
833-370-028 $1,677.86
833-370-029 $1,677.86
833-370-030 $1,677.86
833-370-031 $1,677.86
833-370-032 $1,677.86
833-370-033 $1,677.86
833-370-034 $1,677.86
833-370-035 $1,677.86
833-370-036 $1,677.86
833-370-038 $1,677.86
833-370-039 $1,677.86

-94-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
Appendix C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2024-2025 Special Tax
833-370-040 $1,677.86
833-370-041 $1,677.86
833-370-042 $1,677.86
833-370-046 $1,677.86
833-370-047 $1,677.86
833-370-048 $1,677.86
833-370-049 $1,677.86
833-370-050 $1,677.86
833-370-051 $1,677.86
833-370-052 $1,677.86
833-370-053 $1,677.86
833-370-054 $1,677.86
833-370-055 $1,677.86
833-370-056 $1,677.86
833-370-057 $1,677.86
833-370-058 $1,677.86
833-370-059 $1,677.86
833-370-060 $1,677.86
833-370-061 $1,677.86
833-370-062 $1,677.86
833-370-063 $1,677.86
833-370-064 $1,677.86
833-380-001 $1,677.86
833-380-002 $1,677.86
833-380-003 $1,677.86
833-380-004 $1,677.86
833-380-005 $1,677.86
833-380-006 $1,677.86
833-380-007 $1,677.86
833-380-008 $1,677.86
833-380-009 $1,677.86
833-380-010 $1,677.86
833-380-011 $1,677.86
833-380-012 $1,677.86
833-380-013 $1,677.86
833-380-014 $1,677.86
833-380-015 $1,677.86
833-380-016 $1,677.86
833-380-017 $1,677.86
833-380-018 $1,677.86
833-380-019 $1,677.86
833-380-020 $1,677.86
833-380-021 $1,677.86
833-380-022 $1,677.86
833-380-023 $1,677.86
833-380-024 $1,677.86

-95-
Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024
Appendix C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2024-2025 Special Tax
833-380-025 $1,677.86
833-380-026 $1,677.86
833-380-027 $1,677.86
833-380-028 $1,677.86
833-380-029 $1,677.86
833-380-030 $1,677.86
Total Number of Parcels Taxed 98
Total FY 2024-2025 Special Tax $164,430.28

-96-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Non-Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-025, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the Non-Sworn Unit's successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

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

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE NON-SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT: Terms of the two-year agreement include reclassification of the base salary ranges for certain positions resulting in a 5% base salary increase effective July 1, 2024, the addition of the Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor II position at Range 36, an increase in uniform allowance from $62.50 to $70 per pay period, a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment effective July 1, 2025, a $750 signing bonus for every member of the unit in each year of the Agreement, changes in sick leave and vacation pay back provisions and an increase in the amount of comp time hours than may be banked during a fiscal year.

BACKGROUND: The MOU between the City and the Non-Sworn Unit ("Unit") expired on June 30, 2024. Unit representatives and the City's negotiator, Interim City Manager Crecelius, have been in contract negotiations since that time.

STAFF REPORT: The City and Unit have reached a tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-025, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Non-Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

In accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.), if the Council adopts the tentative agreement, the City and the Unit will jointly prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed Resolution provides authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and to enter into any cost neutral amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding.
-97-
ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2024-025
Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year Agreement
-98-
RESOLUTION 2024-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE

AGREEMENT REGARDING THETERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND

THE NON-SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE

BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, in 2021, the City Council of the City of Blythe ("City") approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Blythe (City") and the Non- Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association (BPOA) ("Unit") for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe ("City") and representatives for the Non-Sworn Unit ("Unit") have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor MOU in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 3505.1, if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting; and
WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are required to jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding.

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

Resolution No. 2024-025
-99-
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs the parties to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act.

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

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

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2024-025
-100-

EXHIBIT A

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
-101-
Blythe
MEMO
To: Non-Swon Unit
From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Date: July 5, 2024
Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement- July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 Pursuant to the meet and confer process which concluded on July 3, 2024, the Non-Sworn Unit and the City's negotiator agreed to the following deal points which will amend the Unit's Memorandum of Understanding as follows:

A two-year Agreement, to become effective July 1, 2024, and remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2026.

2. Base Salary Rates will be amended as follows:

Public Safety Dispatcher/ Records Technician Range 34
Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor I Range 36
Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor II Range 38 Community Service Officer Range 36
Forensic Technician Range 38
Animal Control Officer Range 39
Evidence Technician Range 34
The proposed changes would be effective as of July 1, 2024. Employees would move to the corresponding step of the proposed pay range (example: a Dispatcher on Step 1 of Range 32 would move to Step 1 on Range 34).

3. Following adoption of the MOU the Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Technician Trainee classification will be removed from the Base Salary Rate Schedule. Effective with the adoption of the MOU, new Dispatchers will start as a Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor at Range 34 of the Non-Sworn MOU.

Following adoption of the MOU, the Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor will be reclassified as Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor I at Range 36. The Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor II will be added to the Base Salary Schedule at Range 38. -102-
Uniform Allowance: $1,820 per year at a rate of $70 per pay period. This change will be effective in the first pay period following the adoption of the MOU.

Vacation Accrual: Vacation will be accrued on a bi-weekly basis. The maximum accumulation will be 160 hours in addition to the current year's accumulation. Vacation earned above the maximum may be sold semiannually during the last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Requests for this pay shall be made prior to June 1s or November 15.

6. A 2.5% COLA will be effective for every member of this unit on July 1, 2025.

7. Effective with the adoption of this MOU, an employee may not accumulate more than one hundred fifty hours (150) hours of comp time at any given time. Said comp time is to be used by the end of each fiscal year or be paid off. Compensatory time used will be approved by the department head to accommodate the operation of the Department.

Sick Leave Pay Back Provisions: Effective with the adoption of the MOU Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits Section 3- Sick Leave section C Sick Leave Pay Back Provisions will read as follows:

For employees covered by PERS Local Miscellaneous Benefits, accumulated sick leave pay back for members of this Unit is provided according to the following provisions:

Fifty percent (50%) cash pay back on June 30" of sick leave earned, in excess of 720 hours in the fiscal year July 1 thru June 30, a maximum of 48 hours will be paid; OR
The employee may request to sell back one half (½) of the sick leave accrued in the Fiscal Year to be received as a cash pay back, calculated at their full rate of pay when the sick leave was accrued. The maximum pay back by the City to the employee will not exceed 48 hours in any one fiscal period.

Effective with the adoption of this MOU, all references to Police Reserve Officer will be removed from the MOU.

10. A $750 signing bonus will be paid to every member of this unit in the first ay period following City Council approval. A $750 signing bonus will be paid to every member of this unit on July 1, 2025.

All items listed in this proposal are subject to review and approval by the Blythe City Council. -103-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

TABLISHED
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: , Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy 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 adopt Ordinance No. 930-24:

ORDINANCE NO. 930-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 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) FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 915-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under Assembly Bill (AB) 481. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922- 23, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy. The City's 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 is proposing to amend the policy to include additional equipment. The proposed amended policy includes additional equipment such as the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) obtained from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO),. additional unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and additional flash bang grenades. The policy continues to contemplate use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies.

The proposed amended policy is included as Exhibit A to the proposed Ordinance No. 930-24.

STAFF REPORT: The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 930-24 at the June 11, 2024 Council meeting. The Police Department is recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 930-24.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 930-24
-104-
ORDINANCE NO. 930-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED

MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE

USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 481 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)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 became effective January 1, 2022 and is codified at Sections 7070 through 7057 of Chapter 12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, among other things, that a law enforcement agency obtain approval of the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy that includes a description of the equipment, quantity, capabilities, expected lifespan, purposes and authorized uses, fiscal impact, legal and procedural rules governing authorized uses, required training, and mechanisms to ensure compliance with the agency's use policy, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 914-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy; and
Ordinance No. 930-24

-105-
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481 and further intends to acquire other items of military equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department has prepared a proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department submitted the proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council and made the proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy available on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the first public meeting concerning the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy on June 11, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as required by AB 481, the City Council determines as follows:
(a) the military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and
(b) the proposede, bitery, Evilipment and policy i safeguard the public's (c) the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and
(d) prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying Military Equipment Use Policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance; and WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy satisfies the requirements of California Government Code Section 7070(d); and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all the recitals, facts, findings, and conclusions set forth above in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct.

Ordinance No. 930-24

-106-
SECTION 2. Approval of Military Equipment Policy. The City Council, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the Blythe Police Department's use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to and hereby approves the amended Military Equipment Use Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The Military Equipment Use Policy shall govern the approval, acquisition, use and reporting of military equipment by the Blythe Police Department.

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

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

SECTION 5. Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Blythe Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains.

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

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
of this Ordinance and shail caus The same t be purity to thr posed in and manion$ required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Ordinance No. 930-24

-107-
Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 930-24

-108-

EXHIBIT A

MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
-109-
Policy 708
Blythe Police Department
Blythe Police Department Policy Manual
Military Equipment Use
708.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting requirements or Bil our 202 defied at Goere de 3070.0- 481 of 2021 (codified at Government Code §§ 7070-
7075).
708.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Governing body - means the elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment - has the meaning set forth in Government Code § 7070(c), as amended from time to time, and includes the following:
(a) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (b) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. (c) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
(d) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion. (e) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. (f) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (g) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature.

Items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded. (h) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotguns. (i) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotgun ammunition.

Military Equipment Use
-110-
Policy 708
(i) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition. (k) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. (I) "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls," excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. (m)Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).
(n) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
(o) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
(p) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (o), "military equipment" does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
708.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Blythe Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code §§ 7071-7072 with respect to military equipment. 708.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall be the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include, but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body. (c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Blythe Police Department (Government Code § 7071).

Military Equipment Use
-111-
Policy 708
(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
(i) Coordinating with the City Clerk's Office to publicize the details of the meeting. (i) Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(1) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the governing body and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner. 708.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

See Attachment A (Military Equipment List).
708.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the Department's website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the activities outlined in Government Code § 7071.
708.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
As established through past practice and mutual aid agreements, any jurisdiction through contract, mutual aid agreement or request must accept the Department's policies and procedures governing the deployment of equipment utilized by Blythe Police Department employees. This is reciprocal to other law enforcement agencies.

Through the Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) mutual aid agreement, all cities within Riverside County have agreed to accept the use of each law enforcement agency's military equipment policy related to any enforcement action throughout Riverside County.

Military Equipment Use
-112-
Policy 708
Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. Situations may arise where the Blythe Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of such equipment the Blythe Police Department is authorized to deploy or use:

See Attachment B (Military Equipment List-Equipment Owned by Other Agencies).

The Blythe Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved, and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code § 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Blythe Police Department may engage with to provide mutual aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Blythe Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction. 708.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the Department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in Department inventory.
708.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 708.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process and be handled in a timely manner.

Military Equipment Use
-113-
Policy 708

ATTACHMENT A

MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST
Military Equipment Use
-114-
Policy 708

MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Armored Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) 2000 Dodge PeaceKeeper Armored Rescue truck. Quantity not to exceed

1. The Dodge Peacekeeper will be returned to LESO once the Department receives the MRAP vehicle listed below.
(ii) 2013 Oshkosh Corporation Model M-ATV Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Quantity not to exceed 1.
(iii) Capabilities: The capabilities of these vehicles are similar to a 4x4 SUV and can protect occupants from handgun and rifle fire of a caliber typically found in the State of California and used against law enforcement. These vehicles provide safety for law enforcement personnel and victims being evacuated from dangerous situations.
b. Purpose
Used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate Armored Vehicles.
d. Expected Life Span
(i) 2000 Dodge Peacekeeper: 4 to 6 years.
(ii) 2013 Oshkosh M-ATV MRAP vehicle: 6 to 10 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
(i) The 2000 Dodge Peacekeeper was obtained from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000.
(i) The 2013 Oshkosh M-ATV MRAP vehicle will be obtained from LESO at no cost to the City's general fund. There is an initial cost of approximately $5,000 for delivery, upfitting, supplies and a safety inspection. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,500.
f. Training
In-house training is required to operate an armored vehicle. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Armored vehicles are utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.

2. Command and Control Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
2009 36' Eagle Command Post, equipped with shelving, mounted generator power source, work stations and related equipment for responding and handling large and small incidents. Quantity not to exceed 1. b. Purpose
To be used in fire emergencies, search and rescue operations, extended crime scenes, large public events and for extended remote projects or trainings.

Military Equipment Use
-115-
Policy 708
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the Mobile Command Post.
d. Expected Life Span
5 to 7 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department donated the Mobile Command Post. Initial costs include approximately $3,000 for decals, supplies and safety inspection. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,000. f. Training
All authorized operators will complete in-house training on the operation of the Mobile Command Post.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Mobile Command Post is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.

3. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced. Quantity not to exceed 6. (ii) DJI Matrice 30T. Quantity not to exceed 4.
(iii) DJI Avata. Quantity not to exceed 4.
(iv) Capabilities: UAS can provide aerial views above an area to be searched or an incident in progress.
b. Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
(i) major collision investigations;
(ii) search for missing persons;
(iii) natural disaster management;
(iv) crime scene photography;
(v) SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions; and (vi) in response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
d. Expected Life Span
Approximately 3 to 5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
(i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - Initial cost of approximately $10,000 per unit. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $3,000 per unit. (ii) DJI Matrice 30T - Initial cost of approximately $21,000 per unit. The Blythe Police Department received grant funding from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for the purchase of two units, such that the purchase was at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $3,000 per unit.

Military Equipment Use
-116-
Policy 708
(iii) DJI Avata - Initial cost of approximately $1,450 per unit. The Blythe Police Department used grant funds for the purchase of three units, such that the purchase was at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $350 per unit.
f. Training
All Blythe Police Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend a 40-hour Department training and ongoing quarterly training. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Blythe Police Department's UAS Policy. UAS are used only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and Federal law.

4. Firearms
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Colt enhanced patrol rifles. Quantity not to exceed 35. These rifles are capable of both long distance and close defensive fire and are only used to preserve life.
(ii) B&T 9mm select fire rifles. Quantity not to exceed 8. These firearms are used for close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (iii) 9mm Glock 18 pistols. Quantity not to exceed 2. These firearms are used for close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (iv) Remington 870 Shotguns, converted to less lethal with green stocks for identification purposes. Quantity not to exceed 15. Beanbag rounds are used in these converted shotguns and may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or life-threatening behavior. Beanbag rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon. The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death.
b. Purpose
To be deployed by patrol officers in tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to deploy these firearms.
d. Expected Life Span
8 to 15 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
The Colt rifles were obtained with trade-in credit at no cost to the City's general fund. The 9mm rifles and the 9mm Glock 18 pistols were obtained with asset Military Equipment Use
-117-
Policy 708
forfeiture funds at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost for all firearms is approximately $2,500.
f. Training
All Blythe Police Department members assigned to deploy these firearms in the course of duty shall have completed a 16-hour training course presented by POST-certified Range Instructors who are currently employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes firearms only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the use of force.

5. Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to exceed 1,000 rounds.
b. Purpose
Beanbag rounds are used in converted shotguns and may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or life-threatening behavior.

Beanbag rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon.

The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death.
c. Authorized Use
Only officers that have been trained by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors shall be permitted to use bean bag rounds.
d. Expected Life Span
2 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
$7.00 per round.
* Assigned officers are required 1o complete training provided by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes less lethal beanbag rounds only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the use of force.

Military Equipment Use
-118-
Policy 708

6. Breaching Apparatuses
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel. Provides option to gain forced entry during legal service of search warrant or exigent circumstances. Quantity not to exceed 2.
(ii) Defense Technology Breaching Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to exceed 100 rounds.
b. Purpose
Used for forced entry during the execution of a search warrant or in exigent circumstances.
c. Authorized Use
Operation of this device is only authorized in the service of a lawful search warrant or in other exigent circumstances by authorized operators. d. Expected Life Span
10 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of $40 to convert existing inventory. Maintenance costs included among annual firearm maintenance costs.
f. Training
Authorized operators complete in-house training on the operation of the breaching apparatus.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

7. Flash Bang Grenades
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device. Quantity not to exceed 100.
b. Purpose
Used to create a diversion to support high risk entries in police operations. c. Authorized Use
Only assigned officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate flash bang grenades.
d. Expected Life Span
2 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of approximately $100 per unit.
f. Training
Training on proper method of deployment is included as part of SWAT training. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
ATF regulates the sale and storage of distraction devices. The Blythe Police Department utilizes flash bang grenades only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Military Equipment Use
-119-
Policy 708

8. Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Pepper ball guns provide a non-lethal force option to reduce the need for lethal force. Quantity not to exceed 4.
(ii) Pepper balls are filled with oleoresin capsicum (OC). The pepper ball delivery system combined chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness. Quantity not to exceed 1,000.
b. Purpose
Pepper ball carbines are one of the Department's non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and stopping attacks by uncontrolled animals.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate pepper ball carbines.
d. Expected Life Span
2 to 4 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Approximate cost is approximately $2,500 per unit for the pepper ball carbines and $800 for the pepper balls. Maintenance costs are approximately $1,500 annually.
f. Training
Training on proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Although no state laws restrict the use of pepper ball carbines for police service, the Blythe Police Department adheres to Department policies and proper methods of deployment.

Military Equipment Use
-120-
Policy 708

ATTACHMENT B

MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES Military Equipment Use
-121-

MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES • Unmanned, remotely piloted powered aerial or ground vehicles • Search and rescue operations to locali lost oritured adults • A law enforcement specific application involving Aerial drones are used for open terrain or large field searches as a force-multiplier to assist in high-risk apprehensions of armed or violent suspects. Aerial drones can be used as an interior search tool to locate suspects barricaded inside a residence or commercial structure.

A tracked armored vehicle remotely piloted for use in explosive ordinance disposal • Unmanned robotics have numerous applications and are used instead of personnel in high-risk environments to increase safety for law enforcement • Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle
• The MRAP is a large ballistic armored rescue vehicle which can be used for a number of critical situations. It can be deployed for aid during search warrant services as well as rescue missions to include civilians, officers, and hostage situations with seating for 10 adults
The MRAP is primarily used in open desert areas; however, it can be used in any dangerous weather condition with the ability of extreme off-road capabilities. The MRAP is also used for large parcel outdoor illegal marijuana grow enforcement.

The MRAP has 4X4 capability and able to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster. Operation requires a Class "B" driver's license • Armored vehicles
• Inventory includes four (4) LENCO Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter-Attack Trucks (BEAR-CATS). The BEAR-CATS, or rescue vehicles, are primarily used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects
• Rescue vehicle for on-campus active shooter incidents to rescue injured victims • 4X4 capability to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster
• BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations and explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
Rescue vehicles provide numerous safety capabilities for law enforcement, victim rescues, and overall community safety
Military Equipment Use
-122-
• Vehicles with breaching or entry apparatus attachable • BEAR-CAT vehicles have attachable metal booms that can be used for breaching structures, fences, or ramming objects during high-risk incidents, to include active shooter incidents on school grounds or buildings
• TAC-CAT vehicles have a tracked bullet resistant caterpillar tractor driven and deployed during high-risk and tactical operations with various hydraulic boom attachments including claw, chemical agent dispersal box and ram extension • Non-handheld battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature
• Explosive breaching tools
• Avon frangible shotgun ammunition is used to breach doors and points of entry on fortified doors or structures. The rounds are used to impact door hinges, doorknobs and locks
• Assault weapons defined under PC 30510 & PC 30515
• Inventory includes AR style rifles that function at full and semi-automatic capability (fully automatic rifles are only assigned to SWAT personnel) • Semi-automatic Benelli shotguns
• Increased accuracy and precision at long range distances • Currently used by most law enforcement agencies across the nation • Flashbang grenades
• Light Sound Diversionary Device (LSDD-"Flashbangs") are used to minimize risk to all parties through the temporary distraction or disorientation of armed and violent suspects that pose significant danger to the deputies and community. The effects of the LSDD reduce a suspect's reactionary capabilities and allow for momentary disorientation which creates a tactical advantage. LSDD is a hand delivered device and generally deployed on the exterior of structures • Provides a humane fright to aggressive dogs that pose a threat to deputies • Explosive breaching tools are used to breach fortified structures to establish a point of entry. Explosive charges are fashioned to produce little to no fragmentation at the time of detonation. Explosive breaching effectively reduces the time spent overcoming a fortified door or structure. The reduction in time mitigating a hardened structure increases officer safety and the element of surprise. Blast injuries are reduced by using low yield explosives that mechanically overcome door frames and locking mechanisms. Explosive breaching mandates extensive schooling and certification processes
• Tear gas
• Chemical agents are deployed through various means to include hand delivery and weapon launchable, such as pepper ball. Munitions are either 37mm or 40mm caliber, shotgun ferret rounds or cannister shotgun launched ordinance. Hand delivered chemical agents are placed in metal burn boxes to reduce fire hazards Military Equipment Use
-123-
• Water cannon
• The BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle is provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations, explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
• Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
• LRAD is an acoustic hailing device used for emitting amplified public announcements during search warrant services, barricaded suspects, or tactical operations. The loud audible technology ensures broadcasted announcements are loud and clear while offering advantages over less amplified patrol car PA systems.

The LRAD can also be used for public announcements or safety advisements during natural disasters or evacuations
• The larger LRAD 1000 system is portable and can be used for criminal unrest and rioting to provide clear dispersal orders for unlawful assembly • Command and control vehicles built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units
• Command vehicles are built in various platforms to include ½ ton pickup chassis, vans, trailers, and RV style configurations. Vehicles are built to better assist in command and control during law enforcement operations, natural disasters, and public safety issues. Vehicles are designed with additional communication abilities, computers, white boards, lighting, generators, and mission essential supplies • 40mm projectile launchers
• Less lethal 40mm launchers and rubber projectile munitions are configured for high and low energy impact. Munitions have the additional benefit as a barrier round for breaking vehicle and residential glass so that chemical munitions can be deployed 40mm less lethal has been effective in disarming violent suspects, armed suspects, and subjects who are suicidal with minimal injury and risk to the person, law enforcement or the public
• Bean bag launchers
• Less lethal bean bags are utilized through a marked/orange colored easily identifiable less lethal shotgun. The bean bag round is a small led pellet filled munition made of high-density cloth. The bean bag is the predecessor to 40mm less lethal having similar benefits as other less lethal platforms • Rubber projectile launchers
• Sting ball grenade launches 38 caliber rubber projectiles and are hand delivered.

Generalized use in a tactical operation is infrequent in use and deployment. Search warrants, violent combative subjects, or hostage rescue scenarios are criteria for consideration and use against suspects. Sting balls have a greater application in a Jail Corrections Environment.
• 40mm and 37 mm launchers capable of deploying rubber projectile munitions. An effective less lethal tool used routinely with success
Military Equipment Use
-124-
Policy 708
Quantities
Type of Equipment Quantity
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles 49 Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers 5 Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion 1 Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units 6 Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind 0 Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature (items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded) 7 Firearms of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded) 1
Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded) 300
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than 50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber) 95 Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles 0 "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls" (excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray) 157 Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) 3
The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons 62/41104
Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight 0
Military Equipment Use
-125-
PUBLIC

HEARING
-126-

TRAINS FIRSI SUT

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding adoption of the City of Blythe's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period of 2021 through 2029.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: State law requires that each city adopt a comprehensive General Plan to guide land use and development. There are eight required "elements" of the General Plan: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety and environmental justice.

The Housing Element sets forth goals, policies, and programs that address the future housing needs for all income levels in the City over an eight-year planning period that coincides with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) projection period. The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements. RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during specified planning periods.

In February 2014, the City adopted the 5th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period of 2013 Housing Element update for the sixth planning cycle, which spans the 2021-2029 period.

The Housing Element is the only element of the General Plan that has State oversight. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reviews each jurisdiction's housing element to determine if it is in compliance with State law. A finding of compliance by HCD is referred to as "certification" of the Housing Element.

STAFF REPORT: Below is a general timeline describing major milestones in preparing Blythe's draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update:
• February 8, 2022 - City entered into an agreement with The Holt Group for preparation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which had a one-year term, through February 7, 2023.
• April 6, 2022 - Housing Element Outreach event held at Blythe Emergency Food Pantry. • April 12, 2022 - Presentation by The Holt Group at City Council meeting regarding -127-
overview of Housing Element development process.
• June 29, 2022 - Published notice in Palo Verde Times and on the City's website regarding the availability of the Draft Housing Element Update, public hearing, and Housing Element Community Forum.
• July 12, 2022 - Public hearing on Draft Housing Element. • August 2, 2022 - Submitted First Draft of the Housing Element to HCD. • October 3, 2022 - Received comment letter on First Draft of the Housing Element from • March 16, 2023-March 24, 2023 - Made Second Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's website.
• March 28, 2023 - Submitted Second Draft of the Housing Element to HCD. • May 9, 2023 - City entered into an agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for assistance with the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
• May 24, 2023 - Received comment letter on Second Draft of the Housing Element from HCD.
• December 14, 2023-December 27, 2023 - Made Third Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's website.
• December 28, 2023 - Submitted Third Draft of the Housing Element to HCD. • February 26, 2024 - Received comment letter on the Third Draft of Housing Element from HCD.
• April 15, 2024-April 22, 2024 - Made Fourth Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's website.
• April 23, 2024 - Submitted Fourth Draft of the Housing Element to HCD. • June 19, 2024 - Submitted Fourth Draft of the Housing Element, with revisions, to HCD. • June 20, 2024 - Received letter from HCD on Fourth Draft of the Housing Element, advising that the Draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law.
• July 9, 2024 - Public hearing by City Council, acting as Planning Agency, regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
• August 13, 2024 - Planned City Council public hearing for adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

The most significant changes between the original Draft Housing Element previously reviewed by the City Council and the current Draft that has been deemed compliant by HCD are:
• Restructuring the sites strategy for meeting RHNA consistent with the State Housing Element Law requirement of 20 units per acre as feasible for lower income units. The Housing Element now utilizes the commercial zone that allows multi-family housing to accommodate the lower income RHNA.
• Developing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing analysis and including a set of meaningful actions to further fair housing.

These key changes result in the compliance status of the Draft Housing Element.

Per HCD's June 20, 2024 letter, the City's Housing Element will substantially comply with State -128-
Housing Element Law when it is adopted, submitted and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585.

Blythe's RHNA
For the 6th planning cycle, HCD determined that within the SCAG region, there is a need for 1,341,827 housing units. SCAG then developed methodology to distribute the regional determination to each member jurisdiction in Southern California. Blythe's regional housing needs allocation is 494 units, distributed as follows:

Very-Low Income 82
Low-Income 71
Moderate-Income 96
Above-Moderate Income 245
Total 494
The Housing Element is required to include an analysis of potential housing sites in the City to accommodate the development of new housing units to meet the RHNA target. As outlined in the draft Housing Element, the City's sites inventory identifies available vacant sites that can accommodate a total of 938 units (227 lower income, 173 moderate income, and 488 above- moderate income), meeting the RHNA allotment of 82 units for very-low income, 71 units for low-income, 96 units for moderate-income, and 245 units for above-moderate income.

Blythe's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element
The City's Housing Element is organized into the following sections and appendices:
• Section I - Introduction. This section provides an overview of the purpose, scope, and organization of the Housing Element.
• Section II - Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment. This section provides a summary of the City's demographic and housing characteristics, and associated housing needs.
• Section III - Constraints on Housing Production. This section provides an assessment of the various constraints to housing development and preservation. • Section IV - Housing Opportunities. This section provides an inventory of resources available for meeting the City's existing and projected housing needs. • Section V - Accomplishments Under the Adopted Housing Element. This section evaluates and analyzes the accomplishments achieved under the 5th Cycle Housing Element planning period, 2013-2021.
• Section VI - Housing Plan. This section outlines the City's commitments to providing and preserving housing opportunities for all income segments of the community for the 2021- 2029 planning period.
• Appendix A. This appendix provides analysis of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) required by AB 686.
• Appendix B. This appendix provides outreach comments and materials. -129-
• Appendix C. This appendix provides a detailed description of the units requiring abatement and rehabilitation identified through a windshield survey.

The draft 6th Cycle Housing Element and supporting documents are posted on the City's website:
www.cityofblythe.ca.gov and available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office. The draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update is attached to this report.

This is the first of two public hearings to adopt the Housing Element. It is anticipated that the second public hearing will be conducted by the City Council on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Blythe's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period of 2021 through 2029.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Housing Element
-130-

THE CITY OF
BLVCRe CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029
Prepared by:

Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.
-131-
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION. 1
I.

A. Background ..1
B. State Policy and Authorization. ...3
C. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing... ...4
D. The "Fair Share" Process.. 4
E. Organization of the Housing Element... ....5
F. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements .....5
G. Citizen Participation.. 7
I. COMMUNITY PROFILE AND HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.. ... 11 A. Population and Demographics... ...11
B. Household Characteristics... ...16
C. Existing Housing Stock and Condition... ...24
D. Special Needs Groups .. ...32
IlI. CONSTRAINTS ON HOUSING PRODUCTION ... 39
A. Non-Governmental Constraints. ..39
B. Governmental Constraints ...43
IV. HOUSING OPPORTÜNITIES ... ... 63
A. Future Housing Needs ...63
B: Availability of Sites for Housing: ..63
C. Availability of financial Resources... ...72
D. Opportunities for Energy Conservation.. ...74
V. REVIEW OF EXISTING HOUSING ELEMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS - 5'h Cycle (2014-2021)..... 75 VI. HOUSING PLAN .. 92
A. Housing Issues ..92
B. Housing Goals, Policies and Programs.. ..92
C. Quantified Housing Goal., 123
il

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-132-
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Table 1: Housing Element Policy 6
Table 2: Population Growth Trends - 2001-2021 ...11
Table 3: Population Trends - 2011-2021, City of Blythe and Surrounding Jurisdictions... ...12 Table 4: Population Growth Projections - 2020 - 2035. ...12 Table 5: Age of Residents - 2029 - City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California ...12 Table 6: Race and Ethnicity - 2020. ...14
Table 7: Educational Attainment by Age Group - 2020.. ...14 Table 8: Household Growth Trends - 2001-2021. .16
Table 9: Household Composition - 2020... ...16
Table 10: Households by Tenure - 2000, 2010, 2020 ...17 Table 11: Household Size - 2020... ...18
Table 12: Overcrowded Households by Tenure - 2020 ..19
Table 13: Labor Force - 2020. ...19
Table 14: 2020 Industry by Occupation - City of Blythe and Riverside County ..21 Table 15: City of Blythe Largest Employers. ...21
Table 16: Maximum Household Income Levey by HouseholdŞize 2021 - Riverside County .. .22 Table 17: Household Income Distribution - 2020. ....22
Table 18: Housing Problems by Tenure.... ....23
Table 19: Households Overpaying by Income Level. ...24
...27
Table 20: Housing Stock by Type - 2001-2021, City of Blythe and Riverside County Table 21: Age of Housing Stock- 2020. ..27
Table 22: Vacancy by Tenure, City, County, and State! ...28 Table 23: Vacancy Survey of Multi-Family, Complexes ..28 Table 24: Median Sales Prices - 2022. ...29
Table 25: Median Rental Cost - 2022... ...29
Table 26: Housing Affordability by Income Level,- 2021 ....30 Table 27): Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing.. ...31 Table 28: Special Needs Groups. - 2020. ...33
Table 29: Persons with Developmental Disabilities - 2020 ..34 Table 30: Riverside County Hired Farm Labor - 2017 .. ....36 Table 31: Intereșt Rates - 2022. 42
Table 32: Development Impact Fees for the City of Blythe. ....44 Table 33: Total Fees for Residential Development Projects ..45 ....48
Table 34: Planning Fees...

Table 35: Residential Development Standards.. ...50
Table 36: Zoning and Permitted Uses ... .53
Table 37: Development Resources on the Blythe City Website . 62 Table 38: RHNA by Income Category ... . 63
Table 39: Affordability Assumptions by Density.... ..65 Table 40: 6t Cycle Sites Inventory - Adequate Sites. ..66 Table 41: Parcel-by-Parcel Sites Inventory. ...69
Table 42: AFFH Meaningful Action Matrix . 108

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-133-
Table of Contents
Table 43: Quantified Housing Objectives - 2021-2029 123 List of Figures
2 Figure 1: Regional Map..
5 Figure 2: RHNA Allotment.

Figure 3: Population Age Distribution 2019 City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California ...13 Figure 4: Educational Attainment All Age Groups - 2020 ...15 Figure 5: Households by Tenure - 2000, 2010, and 2020 ...17 Figure 6: Unemployment Rate 2015-2019 ....20
Figure 7: Properties Impacted by Fire/Arson ...... ...25 Figure 8: I-S and I-G Vacant Parcels.... ..56
Figure 9: I-S and I-G Vacant Sites (<1.0 Acres)..... ...56 Figure 10: City of Blythe Water Distribution Map ....61 Figure 11: 6* Cycle Sites Inventory Map..

Figure 12: 6* Cycle Sites Inventory-Close Up....

Ops
CITY OF BLYTHE ill
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-134-
Introduction
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
Nestled among approximately 100,00 acres of prime, productive farmland, the City of Blythe sits in the heart of the Palo Verde Valley and is 1 of 28 incorporated cities within Riverside County. Located in eastern Riverside County, the City offers stunning mountain views to the west, with the Colorado River marking the physical divide between California and Arizona to the east. Intersected by Interstate 10, the City is connected to the major metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Arizona, approximately 150 miles to the east, and Palm Springs, California, approximately 120 miles to the west. Additionally, the City is accessible via State Route 95, connecting Blythe to Lake Havasu, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada.

The City of Blythe's namesake is Thomas Henry Blythe, a San Francisco financier who established primary water rights to the Colorado River in 1887. Incorporated in 1916, the City was envisioned to be an agriculture and manufacturing hub. Thomas Blythe's vision became a reality creating some of the most productive agriculture land in the Desert Southwest. Today, agriculturé continues to be the predominant industry for the region. Farmers grow alfalfa, melons, dry onion, and a variety of other seasonal commodities. Blythe is one of two locations in Southern California that grows cotton. In 2020, the Riverside County Agricultural Report valued crop production at $1.4 billion countywide. In recent years, the region has also become home to renewable energy production. According to the Holt Group, Inc., energy generation facilities in operation in the vicinity of Blythe produce 2,689 megawatts with a projected generation capacity of 3,665 megawatts. Additionally, the region has the existing capacity for 1,038 megawatts of battery energy storage. As of 2021, the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates the City has a population of 18,556 people; including quartered persons housed at Chuckawalla Valley and Ironwood State Prisons. Based on DOF population data, the resident population in the City had a flat annual growth rate of 0.2% from 2021 to 2016 and 1% from 2016 to 2021.

In February 2014, the City adopted the 5" Cycle Housing Element for the planning period from 2013 to 2021. The Housing Element addresses the City's housing characteristics and the housing needs of its current and future population. It includes a description of existing housing types, condition of existing units, overcrowding, overpayment, homelessness, and the demand for affordable housing in the area. The 6'h Cycle Housing Element will provide an evaluation of the City's success in meeting its previous Housing Element goals, policies, and programs, and offer revised and/or new goals, policies, and programs to address the housing needs in the City for the planning period from 2021 to 2029. Housing elements are essential to developing a blueprint for growth and are a vital tool in addressing California's prolonged housing crisis.
1 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-135-
Introduction
Figure 1: Regional Map
INVO

MONTENLY

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SAN LUIS
Casto KENN

SAN BE KNAMLENE

SANTA BALESARR
VENTURA LOS ANCAL+S

INVERSIDE

SAN CHECO MPLICAL COLNEY
MEXICO
Grant
ountai
95 Bouse

CALIFORNIA
Moistams
95 Quartzsite
Blythe
Ripley

PROJECT ARIZONA
Palo Verde m LOCATION
holE
Mountain:
95)
The Holt Group REGIONAL LOCATION MAP FIGURE 1

ENGIEERING - PLAMMIME - SURVEYWE BLYTHE, CA
ERSECT THE 100 221
aps 1e pode susa El carto, Colterie 9524s HOT TO BCALE DATE 184y20:3 CITY OF BLYTHE 2
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-136-
Introduction
B. State Policy and Authorization
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), pursuant to Government Code §65588, subdivision (e), requires local governments to draft and adopt a Housing Element that is one of the seven required General Plan Elements. This document is the City's 6*h Cycle Housing Element for the planning period from 2021 to 2029.

Housing Element law, enacted in 1969, mandates that local governments plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community. The purpose of the Housing Element of the General Plan is to ensure that every jurisdictión establishes policies, procedures, and incentives in its land use planning and redevelopment activities that will result in the maintenance and expansion of the housing supply for the jurisdiction.

State law acknowledges that for the private market to address housing needs and demand, local governments must adopt land use plans and regulatory mechanisms that provide opportunities for housing development. As a result, housing policy in California rests upon the effective implementation of local general plans and local housing elements. The housing element law also requires that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HD) review local housing elements for compliance with State law and to report HCD's. written findings to the local jurisdictions.

California State law (Government Code §65580 through §65589) further mandates the contents of the Housing Element. This Housing Element is a comprehensive statement by the City of Blythe regarding its current and future tousing needs and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing for individuals and households at all income levels in accordance with State law.

Housing Element Mandated Content
1), An assessment of the city's housing needs based on housing, land use, population, demographic, and employment trends.
2) An analysis of governmental and nongovernmental constraints to provide housing. 3) An analysis of housing opportunities in the City, including an inventory of suitable sites and the City's capacity to meet regional share goals.
4) An evaluation of Housing Element programs implemented during the previous review period, including a discussion of the effectiveness of housing programs and policies and a summary of how these results will encourage revisions to the update.
5) A set of quantifiable objectives and programs to address the housing needs for residents of the community.

The purpose of the Blythe Housing Element Update is to provide a document that is both useful for the community and in compliance with State law. State law requires that housing elements establish an 8- year- planning program for implementation. This Housing Element will implement a plan through the year 2029 to correspond with Southern California Association of Government's (SCAG's) planning period under which the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) has been allocated. The RHNA is the basis for the

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-137-
Introduction
housing needs assessment in this document and further discussed in the following section, The "Fair Share" Process).

Additionally, this document will provide clear policy and direction on decisions pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision approval, housing allocations, and capital improvements; assist in developing adequate housing to meet the needs of households at all income levels; identify adequate residential sites available for a variety of housing types for housing stock diversity; address governmental constraints to housing maintenance, improvement, and development; conserve and improve the condition of the existing affordable housing stock; and promote equal housing opportunities for all individuals.

C. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Changes to State law (Government Code 565583) require public agencies that adopt their Housing Element after January 1, 2021, to take meaningful action to combat discrimination, overcome patterns of segregation, and foster inclusive communities. Additionally, actions should reduce barriers to areas high in resources; reduce disparities and foster communities where all income segments of the community have mobility access into areas of opportunity. HCD further defines and describes the analysis necessary to effectively reduce areas of segregation and foster diverse and balanced living patterns. The 6* Cycle Housing Element Update will provide a comprehensive analysis, inclusive of goals, policies, and programs that will aid the City in Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing during the planning period from 2021 to 2029, which will be addressed in Appendix A of this document.

D. The "Fair Share" Process
HCD is responsible for determining the regional housing needs assessment for each region's planning body known as a "council of governments" (COG). The City of Blythe belongs to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), a regional Joint Powers Authority established as an association of local governments, and representing six counties including Riverside County. HCD utilizes demographic population information provided by the California Department of Finance (DOF) and uses a formula to calculate a figure of needed housing units for each region/COG. HCD figures are allocated to each COG and account for the housing needs for all members of the community at all income segments. The HCD- derived allocation is divided among the needs for very-low-, low-, moderate-, and above-moderate- income households.

In October 2019, HCD released its Final Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA). HCD determined that within the SCAG region, there is a need for 1,341,827 housing units to accommodate the housing needs of all population segments. Through a regional collaborative process, SCAG jurisdictions participated and provided input regarding the allotment of households that would be assigned to each jurisdiction to achieve 1,341,827 housing units during the 2021 to 2029 planning period. By July 2021, SCAG released its final RHNA Allotment by jurisdiction and further divided the allotment among very-, low-, moderate-, and above-moderate income households. Figure 2 enumerates the 494 units allotted to the City of Blythe for the 2021 to 2029 planning period.
4 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-138-
Introduction
Figure 2: RHNA Allotment
Abovel
Very-low Low Moderais
Moderate Total
Income Income Income
Income
Blythe 82 71 245 494
E. Organization of the Housing Element
The City of Blythe Housing Element is organized into the following sections:

Provides an overview of the purpose, scope, and organization of the Section 1 - Introduction
Housing Element.

Section Il - Community Provides a summary of the City's demographic and housing characteristics, Profile and Housing
and associated housing needs.

Needs Assessment
Section III - Constraints Provides an assessment of the various constraints to housing development on Housing Production and preservation.

Section IV - Housing Provides an inventory of resources available for meeting the City's existing Opportunities and projected housing needs.

Section V-
Accomplishments Under _Evaluates and analyzes the accomplishments achieved under the 5' Cycle the Adopted Housing Housing Element planning period 2013-2021.

Element
¡Outlines the City's commitments to providing and preserving housing Section VI - Housing ¡opportunities for all income segments of the community for the 2021-2029 Plan
planning period.
*Provides analysis of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) required Appendix A by AB 686.

Appendix B Provides outreach comments and materials.

Provides a detailed description of the units requiring abatement and Appendix C
rehabilitation identified through a windshield survey.

F. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements
California Government Code §65300.5, requires that an adopted General Plan and its required elements be created in a manner that integrates its separate parts in a consistent and compatible manner to avoid policy conflic, as well as provide a clear guide for the future maintenance and development of housing within the City.

CITY OF BLYTHE 5
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-139-
Introduction
Adopted in March 2007, the General Plan, and its elements, guide the long-range plan for the City's physical development. The Housing Element has been reviewed for consistency with the goals, policies, and programs outlined in the General Plan.

The Land Use Element promotes the preservation, enhancement, and creation of neighborhoods and mixed-use development, and defines sites that are suitable for housing development. Available and adequate housing development sites are further defined and enumerated in this document.

The Circulation Element and the Housing Element are integral and interdependent in creating communities that foster pathways for alternatives to automobile transportation. The Circulation Element encourages infill housing development that increases density to make pedestrian and bicycle pathways feasible, as well as creates opportunities to promote transit-oriented development, in accordance with SB 375.

Although the Conservation and Open Space Elements are not critical in promoting housing development, they do guide sustainable development and neighborhoods with parks, open space/recreation areas, pedestrian walkways, amenities that promote quality of life, and other resources correlated with high opportunity areas.

The Safety Element guides housing development to mitigate risk and preserve human life by designating suitable development areas that are away from flood, seismic, and fire hazards.

As the General Plan and its elements are amended, the Housing Element will be reviewed and updated as needed to ensure plan consistency. Table 1 summarizes the Housing Element and how it correlates to the General Plan elements. Correlation among the General. Plan goals, policies, and programs is indicated with an "X."
Table 1: Housing Element Policy
Conservation
Housing Issue Area Land Use Circulation Safety Noise
Open Plan
Conserve and Improve Existing
Housing Stock
Identify Adequate Sites for x X
Development
Provision of Affordable Housing x
X X
Removing Constraints
High Resource Area x X
6 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-140-
Introduction
G. Citizen Participation
Citizen participation is critical in the development and adoption of the City's Housing Element.

Government Code §65583(C)(9) specifically requires jurisdictions to take active steps to inform, involve, and solicit input from the public, particularly low-income and minority households that otherwise might not participate in the process. Additional consideration was given when developing a Citizen Participation Strategy, including meeting the requirements established by AB 686. Outreach activities included translation of outreach materials; as well as extending outreach activities to be inclusive of diverse citizens at all income segments. Equitable participation was encouraged by creating diverse opportunities for community members to provide input. The outreach opportunities were held at various community events that were held at varying hours, including events held after 5:00 p.m.

Public engagement was divided into three phases. Phase I provided general information regarding the Housing Element development process. Additionally, this phase included static and dynamic community engagement activities, such as: presentations at City Council Meetings, participation in community outreach events, dissemination of a Housing Element Questionnaire, and posting the Housing Element presentation and questionnaire on the City website. The presentation and questionnaire were translated into Spanish and were made availablè, on the City website. The Housing Element Questionnaire was delivered to various apartment complexes throughout the City. Apartment complex managers were contacted and interviewed and invited to complete the Housing Element Questionnaire.

Phase Il of the community engagement process included publishing public notice regarding the availability of the Draft Housing Element in the Palo Verde Valley Times, soliciting a response from affordable housing advocates, and posting the draft copy of the Housing Element on the City website. In accordance with AB 215, the Draft Housing Element was, posted on the City website on June 29, 2022 and was made available to the public for 30 days.

Phase Ill of the community engagement process consisted of the review process between the City, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and the public. Throughout this phase, the City revised the draft Housing Element based on feedback received from both the public and comment letters provided by HCD. The revised drafts were made available for public review for a minimum of seven days before being submitted to HCD.

Phase I Community Engagement
February 8, 2022 - Participate in a City Council Meeting and introduce the purpose of the Housing Element and development process.

April 6, 2022 - To engage and facilitate the participation of a diverse group of citizens at all income segments, a Housing Element Outreach Event was held at the Blythe Emergency Food Pantry. Participants were engaged in a one-on-one interview process regarding their opinion on housing priorities for the City.

Participants were assured that their responses would remain anonymous. The one-on-one interview process was structured, yet remained flexible allowing for additional participant input. Structured 7 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-141-
Introduction
questions were guided using the Housing Element Questionnaire, which was developed specifically for the City of Blythe. Thirty participants generously provided valuable insight regarding their housing priorities and concerns. Most respondents stated the following priorities and concerns: there are not enough resources or programs available to assist renters or homebuyers; the need for resources to address homelessness; rent-to-income disparities; the need for abatement of blighted-abandoned structures affected by fire/arson; and the need to address the lack of adequate, safe, affordable housing.

Additional comments received are indirectly related to the housing supply, but impact access to areas of opportunity and include the following: public transportation is available, but bus stops are not shaded or conveniently located near housing developments; there is a lack of grocery store choice, which leads to excessive cost burden; and there is a lack of awareness of appropriate resources for reporting housing discrimination. The City actively responded to commufity comments and included programs 1.A.1 through 1.A.3 and 2.A.1 through 2.A.4, which establish the goal to increase diverse housing stock and increase the number of homebuyer resources; 10.1, which defines the process for reporting housing discrimination; 2.B.2 and 3.A.2 aimed at securing funds to rehabilitate homes; 2.C.L aimed at providing resources for the homeless; and 2.B.1 to increase the, stock and quality of bus stop amenities. The programs summarized are listed in detail in the Housing Plan, Section VI of this document, Community comments are included in Appendix B.

April 12, 2022 - Participate and present at a City Council Meeting. Provide an overview of the Housing Element development process and provide community members the opportunity to provide input. City Council members expréssed housing for the elderly as a priority: Many elderly citizens also meet the criteria of living with a disability and comprising Yow- and very low-income households. The following programs were included in Section Vi of this documept to promote housing choice and inventory for the elderly: 1.A.1, 1.A.3, 2.A.2, 2.A.3, 2.A.4, 2;B.2, 2.D.1, 3.A.2) and 3.A.4.

May 3, 2022 - Participate in the Blythe 6'a Annual Job Fair Engage community members attending the job fair by introducing the Housing Element development process. Six event attendees agreed to participate in a one-on-one interview. Participants unanimously responded that there is a lack of adequate rental properties. Additionally; respondents mentioned that low-and mid-income housing options are needed in the City. The City added the following programs in response to community comments: 1.A.1,

2.A.2, 2.A.4, and 4.A.1. The listed programs are further detailed in Section VI of this document. Community comments are included in Appendix B
Website Questionnaire Responses - Two community members returned the Housing Element Questionnaire to the City. Housing priority responses include: the need for single-family housing, low- income single-family housing, housing for the elderly, and low-income multi-family housing. One respondent reported that housing discrimination occurred, but it was not reported. The City incorporated the following programs to address community comments: 2.A.1, 2.A.2, 2.A.4, and 1.D.1. The listed programs are further detailed in Section VI of this document. 8 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-142-
Introduction
Phase II Community Engagement
June 29, 2022 - Publish Public Hearing Notice in the Palo Verde Valley Times and City of Blythe website regarding the availability of the Draft Housing Element Update, City Council Hearing, and Housing Element Community Forum. The City received a comment from a developer regarding the need for first-time homebuyer assistance programs. The City revised Program 1.A.1 to provide first-time homebuyer resources on the City website. The public comment received is included as in Appendix B.

July 1, 2022 - Notice regarding the City of Blythe Housing Element Update was mailed to the following affordable housing advocates:

Advocate Address Advocate Address
Riverside County
Housing Authority of 5555 Arlington Ave 260 N Broadway
Community Action Blythe, CA 92225
the County of Riverside Riverside, CA 92504
Partnership
45701 Monroe St., Ste. Riverside Housing 4250 Brockton Ave Coachella Valley G Development
Housing Coalition Riverside, CA 92501
Indio, CA 92201 corporation
Blythe Emergency Food 181 S Main Street Pale Verde Unihed 825 N Lovekin Blvd Pantry: Blythe, CA 92225 Scheel District Blythe, CA 92225 Blythe Family Service 187 N 7th Street Palo Verda Community One College. Dr Center Blythe; CA 92225 college *Blythe, CA 92225
Blythe Chamber of 207 E. Hobsonway Palo Verde Healtheare 250 N 1st St Commerce Blythe, CA 9225 District Blythe, CA 92225
16633 Ventura Blyd Esquela De La Raza 137 N. Broadway
AMG & Associates Unica Blythe, CA 92225
Encino, CA 91436
PO Box 1626
Sotthern CaliBrnia P.O. BOx 800 SoCal Gas Company Monterey Park, CA Edison Rosemead, CA 91770 91754
Palo Verde Iragation 180 W 14th Ave, MYND Global lac
Blvthe: CA 92225
July 12, 2022 - Participațe in the City Council Meeting and present the draft Housing Element. City Council members emphasized the need to promote first-time homebuyer programs; as well as support initiatives that create investment of diverse housing options and types. Programs 1.A.1 was added to promote available first-time homebuyer resources. The programs are detailed in Section VI of this document.

July 14, 2022 - Conduct a Housing Element Community Forum. The event did not result in public comment or participation.

Phase IlI
9 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-143-
Introduction
August 2, 2022- Submitted First Draft of the Housing Element to HCD which was made available for public review on June 29, 2022 (Phase I).

October 3, 2033 - Received comment letter on First Draft of the Housing Element from HCD.

March 16-24, 2023 - Made Second Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's website.

March 28, 2023-Submitted Second Draft of the Housing Element to HCD.

May 24, 2023 - Received comment letter on Second Draft of the Housing Element from HCD.

December 14, 2023- December 27, 2023 - Made Third Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's website. Notice was mailed to affordable housing advocates in the table listed above under July 1, 2022. No comments were received during this period.

December 28, 2023- Submitted Third Draft of the Housing Element to HCD.

February 26, 2024 - Received comment.letter on Third Draft of the Housing Element from HCD.

April 15, 2024- April 22, 2024 - Made Fourth Draft of the Housing Element available for publicreview on the City's website. Notice was mailed to affordable housing advocates in the table listed above under July 1, 2022. No comments were received during this period.

April 23, 2024—Submitted Fourth Draft of the Housing Element to HCD. 10 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-144-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Il. COMMUNITY PROFILE AND HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
A. Population and Demographics
Evaluating population trends and demographics is essential to developing a long-range plan for the City.

This section will evaluate population growth, age distribution, race/ethnicity, and employment trends and how these trends can affect housing needs.

As of 2021, the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates the City has a population of 18,556 people; including quartered persons housed at Chuckawalla Valley and Ironwood State Prisons. Table 2 demonstrates that the City's resident population had a flat annual growth rate of 0.2% from 2001 to 2016 and 1% from 2016 to 2021.

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison and Ironwood State Prison are located within the vicinity of the City. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation compiled the 2021 Statistical Report, which identifies that between the two prisons there are 1,759 authorized positions. Despite the employment opportunities, the City has not experienced a significant populatión growth rate that would elicit an increased demand for housing. A 2010 report. by the Daily Courier reported that 44% of prison staff members lived outside of Blythe.

Table 2: Population Growth Trends - 2001-2021
Numerical Average Resident
Resident Total Change for Percentage Annual Population
Populatio Institutionalized" Populatio Total Change for Total Growth Annual n Population n Population Population Rate Growth Rate
Year (B) (A+B) (A+B) (A+B) (A+B) (A)
(A)
2001 12,222 8,491 20,713
2006 12,664 8,912 21,576 863 4% 0.8% 3.6%
2011 13,089 7,036 20,125 -1,451 -7% -1% 3.4%
13,587 6,017 19,604 -521 -3% -0.5% 3.8%
2016
4,833 18,556 -1,048 -5% -1% 1%
2021 13,723
Source: 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 Data from Table E-5 and Table E-8 from the State of California Department of Finance Table 3 illustrates that the resident population of Blythe increased by 4,8% during a 10-year period from 2011 to 2021. In 2021, Blythe had a higher resident population than in 2011. In comparison to adjacent jurisdictions within Riverside County, the City experienced population growth at a slower rate.

CITY OF BLYTHE 11
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-145-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Table 3: Population Trends - 2011-2021,
City of Blythe and Surrounding Jurisdictions
Percentage Change
Jurisdiction 2011 2021 Numeric Change from 2011 to 2021 Banning 28,492 30,868 2,376 8%
13,089 13,723 634 4.8%
Blythe
Calimesa 7,894 10,185 2,291 29%
79,068 83,911 4.843 6%
Hemet
Palm Desert 48,849 53,584 4,735 10%
69,572 78,737 9,165 13%
Perris
Temecula 101,583 112,642 11,059. 11%
Source: 2011 & 2021 Data from Table E-5 from the State of California Department of Finance Note: Excludes quartered population
Population Projections
Projected population growth can help a jurisdiction plan for potential housing demand. Population forecasts for the City of Blythe provided by SCAG in its Regional Transportation Plan published in 2016 indicate the City will see moderate growth over the next decade; réaching a total population of 24,200 by 2035. Table 4 shows population growth projections for the City. Projected percentage growth for the City will outpace the state's projected growth, but stagger behind the projected growth within the county.

Table 4: Population Growth Projections - 2020- 2035
Percentage •
Change from 2020
Jurisdiction 2020 2035 Numeric Change o 2035
39,782,419 42,718,403 2,935,984 7.38%
California
21,200 24,200 3,000 14.15%
Blythe
Riverside County 2,479,800 3,055,100 575,300 23.2%
Source: California Department of 2010-2060 Population Growth Projections; SCAG 2016-2040 RTP/SCS Final Growth Forecast by Jurisdiction Age of Population
Table 5 depicts Blythe's age distribution in 2020, with 57% of the population falling within the 20-54 age range, and the median age being 35.7 years.

Table 5: Age of Residents - 2029 - City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California City of Blythe Riverside County State of California
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Age Range
Under 5 1,198 157,599 7% 2,409,082 6%
5-19 3,151 16% 525,545 22% 7,577,162 19%
1,725 9% 168,426 7% 2,694,636 7%
20-24
25-54 9,507 48% 946,792 39% 16,280,971 41%
55-64 2,173 11% 272,502 11% 4,739,675 12%
1,993 10% 340,575 14% 5,644,497 15%
65+
19,747 100% 2,411,439 100% 39,346,023 100%
Total
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates
CITY OF BLYTHE 12
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-146-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
In comparison to Riverside County and the State, Blythe's population has a slightly greater percentage representation in the 20-24 age group and 25-54 age group, as shown in Figure 3. The population within the 20-24 age range may increase the demand for single residency occupancy units. Additionally, those in the age group 25-54 may be entering the market as first-time homebuyers. In comparison to the State and Riverside County, the population of 65 years and over is slightly less represented in Blythe. Population age distribution can be correlated with existing housing stock to establish metrics on future housing demand. Although the elderly population in Blythe is less represented than the State and the County, the exiting housing stock may necessitate the need for additional units to. be constructed or reserved for seniors or persons with disabilities.

Figure 3: Population Age Distribution - 2019, City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California 10%
65+ 14%
15%
11%
55-64 11%
12%
48%
25-54 3941%
20-24 7%
7%
16%
5-19 19% 22%
6%
Under 5 7%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
I: City of Blythe • Riverside County - State of California Source: U.S: Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Race and Ethnicity
The 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate indicates that the population in Blythe is 49% White. Riverside County had a slightly higher White population, 52.8%. Ethnicity, which is counted separately from race, indicates that most residents, 57%, identify themselves as Latino/Hispanic, in addition to being White or some other racial category. The City's racial and ethnic composition is detailed in Table 6.

Consideration of race and ethnicity trends can help jurisdictions meet housing demands. California in general, and Sothern California in particular, has recently seen a significant rise in minority populations.

As detailed in Table 6, Hispanic or Latino ethnicity represents most of the City's population. Recent studies have suggested that Hispanics/Latinos differ in attitudes toward housing densities and household size, including, but not limited to, cultural practices of living with extended families; thus, gravitating towards CITY OF BLYTHE 13
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-147-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
large households consisting of 5 or more persons. This trend may necessitate the need for accommodating demand for large households.

Table 6: Race and Ethnicity - 2020
Race/Ethnicity Number of Persons Percentage of Population One Race 17,491 89%
9,570 49%
White
Black/African American 2,151 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 168 1%
Asian 429 2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 60 г 0.3%
Some Other Race 5,113 26%
Two or More Races 2,256 11%
Total by Race 19,747 100%
Non-Hispanic or Latino 8,451 43%
11,296 57%
Hispanic or Latino
Total by Ethnicity 19,747 100%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates
Educational Attainment
A community's educationál attainment metrics serve as a socioeconomic indicator, which can point to wealth disparities, homeownership rates, and affordability constraints.

Table 7 highlights the 2020 educational attainment by age group in the City. Pursuing a college education and obtaining a bachelor's degree has become a key indicator for homeownership rates. Data has shown that lenders are more likely to finance mortgages for persons with a college degree. Figure 4 demonstrates that across all age groups, having a bachelor's degrèe is the least likely represented level of educational attainment. The City's population with a high school diploma or higher is the most represented across all age groups.

Table 7: Educational. Attainment by Age Group - 2020
Subject Number of Persons Percentage
Population 18 to 24 years
Less than high school graduate 446 21%
High School Graduate, some college, or associate degree 1,593 75% Bachelor's degree or higher 74 4%
Total by Age Group 2,113 100%
Population 25 to 34 years
Less than high school graduate 1,073 30%
High School Graduate or higher 2,401 66%
Bachelor's degree or higher 143 4%
Total by Age Group 3,617 100%
CITY OF BLYTHE 14
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-148-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Subject Number of Persons • Percentage
Population 35 to 44 years
Less than high school graduate 759 22%
High School Graduate or higher 2,496 72%
Bachelor's degree or higher 222 6%
Total by Age Group 3,477 100%
Population 45 to 64 years
Less than high school graduate 1,059 23%
High School Graduate or higher 3,184 69%
Bachelor's degree or higher 343 8%
4,586 100%
Total by Age Group
Population 65 years and over
Less than high school graduate 495. 25%
High School Graduate or higher 1,295 65%
Bachelor's degree or higher 203 10%
Total by Age Group 1,993 100%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates
Figure 4: Educational Attainment All Age Groups - 2020
• Less than High School High School or Higher = Bachelor's Degree 6%
24%
70%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates
15 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-149-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
B. Household Characteristics
The Census defines a household as "all persons who occupy a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood and unrelated individuals living together." Persons living in retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories or other group living situations are not considered households. Household type and size, income levels, the presence of special needs populations, and other household characteristics determine the type of housing needed by residents, their preferences, and their ability to obtain housing that meets their needs. This section details the various household characteristics affecting housing needs.

Existing Households and Composition
In 2001, there were 4,998 households in the City of Blythe, according to the California Department of Finance (DOF). Based on DOF estimates, the total number of households within the City in 2011 was 5,473 and decreased to 5,466 households by 2021, as noted in Table 8. The decrease in housing stock can be attributed to arson, and buildings that are condemned for which replacement housing units have not been constructed or rehabilitated.

Table 8: Household Growth Trends -2001-2021
Annual
Percentage
Year Households Numerical Change Percent Change Change
2001 4,998
5,308 310 6%" 1%
2006
2011 5,473. \165 3% 0.6%
2016 5,471 -0:04% -0.01%
2021 5,466 -5 -0.09% -0.02%
Source: 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021-Data from Table E-5 and Table E-8 from the State of California Department of Finance Thé 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate indicates that the City had 4,759 households. The households comprise family households, 68%, with 59% of the households being occupied by 1 to 2 persons. The next most represented household type consists of 4 or more persons per household 24%, as indicated in Table 9.

Table 9: Household Composition - 2020
Household Status Number of Households Percent

2.75 --
Average Household size
Family Households 3,239 68%
Non-Family Households 1,520 32%
Households by Size
1-Person Household 1,215 25%
2-Person Household 1,603 34%
3-Person Household 817 17%
4 or More Person Household 1,124 24%
4,759 100%
Total Households
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates
CITY OF BLYTHE 16
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-150-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Household Tenure Characteristics
Of the 4,759 households identified in the 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate, 57% were owner- occupied, with 43% of households being renter-occupied. From 2000 to 2010 there was a marginal increase of owner-occupied households, increasing by 1%; From 2010 to 2020 there was a negligible decrease in owner-occupied households, with a 1% decrease. Despitera .025% increase in households from 2010 to 2020, owner and renter occupancy trends remain stagnant, as identified in Table 10 and Figure 5.

Table 10: Households by Tenure - 2000, 2010, 2020
2000 2010 2020
Tenure Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Renter 1,759 43% 1,946 42% 2,046 43%
Owner 2,304 57% 2.688 58% 2,713 57%
Total 4,063 100% 4,634 100% 4,759 100%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2000, 2010, 2020 ACS 5-year Estimates Figure 5: Households by-Tenure - 2000, 2010, and 2020
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500 2,688 2,713
3,000 2,304
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000 1,946 2,046
1,759
500
2000 2010 2020
• Renter = Owner
Source: U.S. Census Data 2000, 2010, 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates Household Size
Household size is a significant factor in housing demand. Household size can guide a jurisdiction in understanding the housing type that will be needed and guide goals, policies, and programs to achieve the housing demand. A greater representation of 1-person households may justify policies and programs CITY OF BLYTHE 17
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-151-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
that accommodate single-occupancy units. In the latter case, a higher incidence of households made up of 5 or more persons may signal the need for development of households with five or more bedrooms.

Table 11 indicates that the City of Blythe has 1,603 homes of 2 persons. The next largest represented group, 1,215 homes, are comprised of 1 person. One- and two-person households account for 59% of the households in Blythe. The data suggests that 2- to 3-bedroom housing developments would satisfy the needed household size in the City. The third largest represented household includes households with 4 or more persons.

Table 11: Household Size - 2020
Household Size Number of Households Percent
1-Person Household 1,215 25%
2 Person Household 11,603 34%
3-Person Household 817 17%
4 or More Person Household 1,124 24%
4,759 100%
Total Households
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Incidence of Overcrowding
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines "overcrowding" as a housing unit occupied by more than one person per room (including living room and dining room, but excluding hallways, kitchen, and bathrooms). Additionally, severe overcrowding is identified by a housing unit occupied by 1.5 or more persons per room. Socioeconomic factors can contribute to overcrowding, such as cultural preference or the need to defray the housing cost burden among several families. The ramifications of overcrowding have been documented and show long-lasting effects including, but not limited to, Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) and diminished quality of life outcomes, such as lower educational attainment, increased incidence of chronic health conditions, and impaired mental health.

Given the data, federally funded housing programs do not allow for overcrowding. Table 12 demonstrates the incidence of overcrowding in the City. Ten percent of renters likely live in overcrowded and severely overcrowded conditions, in comparison to 4% of owner-occupied households. In relation to the State and Riverside County, renters in the City are slightly less likely to occupy overcrowded or severely overcrowded units. Furthermore, owner-occupied households are less likely to be overcrowded or severely overcrowded, compared to the State and Riverside County.

CITY OF BLYTHE 18
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-152-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Table 12: Overcrowded Households by Tenure - 2020
Owner Renter Total
Persons per Room Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent City of Blythe

1.00 or less 2,619 96% 1,841 90% 4,460 94%

1.01 to 1.50 69 3% 110 5% 179 4%

1.51 or more 26 1 94 5% 120 2%
Total 2,714 100% 2,045 100% 4,759 100%
Total Overcrowded 95 4% 204 10% 299 6%
Riverside County

1.00 or less 473,837 95% 210,54g 88% 684,383 93%

1.01 to 1.50 17,103 3% 19,372 8% 36,475 5%

1.51 or more 6,319 2% 9,236 4% 15,555 2%
Total 497,295 100% 239,154 100% 736,413 100%
Total Overcrowded 23,422 5% 28,608 12% 52,030 7%
State of California

1.00 or less 6,938,861 96% 5,088,515 87% 12,027,376 92%

1.01 to 1.50 223,040 3% 457,713 8% 680,753 5%

1.51 or more 79,417 1% 315,568 5% 394,985 3%
Total 7,241,318 100% 5,861,796 400% 13,103,114 100%
Total Overcrowded 302,457 4% 773,281 13% 1,075,738 8%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Employment
A robust economy and high-median annual income establish the market demand for housing in a community. This section will describe the economic and employment patterns in Blythe and how these pattérns influencé housing needs, For example, demand for luxury homes will increase in markets that can bear the cost, regardless of household size. Conversely, communities with a lower-median annual income and staggering economies may struggle to attract market-rate rental or homeownership opportunities. According to the 2020 U.S. ACS 5-year Estimates, the City of Blythe has a median household income of $44,563; which is 55.3% lower than the state median household income of $78,672. The City's labor force consists of 16,206 people, with 34% participation, as detailed in Table 13.

Table 13: Labor Force - 2020
Employment Status Number of Persons Percent of Population In labor force 5,525 34%
Not in labor force 10,681 66%
Total Population (Age 16+) 16,206 100%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Unemployment rates of 4% to 5% signal full employment, which means that those seeking work can gain employment. The City's 5-year unemployment trends remained consistent between 4.7% and 5.40% from CITY OF BLYTHE 19
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-153-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
2017 to 2019, as shown in Figure 6. In 2020, the City experienced a spike in the unemployment rate - the highest in a 5-year period. The increase in the unemployment rate can be largely attributed to the 2020 COVID-19 global pandemic. As COVID-19 restrictions eased in 2021, unemployment rates began to return to rates consistent with pre-pandemic conditions. It is likely that employment may occur outside the City; thus, evaluating the unemployment rate in Riverside County provides a broader perspective of the employment opportunities in the region. The unemployment rates in Riverside County and the City parallel each other, signaling abundant employment opportunities in the region.

Figure 6: Unemployment Rate 2015-2019

25.00%

20.00%

15.00%

10.00%

5.00%

0.00% 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
City of Blythe 5.40% 4.70% 4.70% 11.90% 8.60%
Riverside County 5.70% 4.50% 4.30% 10.20% 7.30%
— Riverside County - City of Blythe
Source: Colifornia Employment Development Department (EDD) - Labor Market Information Resources and Data Table 14 shows the largest employment sector. in Blythe is predominantly public-sector driven, particularly the California Department of Corrections, through two state prisons at Chuckwalla and Ironwood, respectively, employing, 768 and 991 people. Other quasi-governmental organizations also have a large number of positions. Among private-sector employment, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, Mining and Retail Trade are the next largest employers. Further detailing the public-sector employment trends in the City, Table 15 notes the top 10 largest employers in Blythe. 20 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-154-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Table 14: 2020 Industry by Occupation - City of Blythe and Riverside County City of Blythe Riverside County
Industry by Occupation Persons % Persons
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 363 7% 13,512 1% 226 4% 94,227 9%
Construction
238 5% 88,824 9%
Manufacturing
149 3% 29,188 3%
Wholesale trade
661 13% 132,902 13%
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 314. 6% 72,935 7% Information 0.6% 15,269 1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing *55 1% 52,073 5% Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and 289 6% 105,247 10% waste management services 77%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 864 220,044 21% Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and 653 13% 119,359 11% food services
Other services, except public administration 4% 53,053 5% 999 20% 53,864 5%
Public administration
5,053 100% 1,050,497 100%
Total
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Table 15: City of Blythe Largest Employers
Employer Industry Type # of Employees
Ironwood State Prison Government 991
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison Government 768
Palo Verde Unified School District Quasi-Governmental 462 Palo Verde Community College Quasi-Governmental 200
Fisher Ranch Agriculture 150
Retail 120
Albertson's
Palo Verde Hospital Quasi-Governmental 110
Larry Green Retail 42
Bryce Farms Agriculture 20-49
Modern Ginning Co. Agriculture 20-49
Approximate Total Area Employment 2,885
Source: California Department of Corrections; Phone interview with businesses June 2022; EDD Labor Market Information Household Income
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) publishes annual income limits for each county. These income limits establish the income threshold criteria for households to qualify for federal and state housing assistance programs. HCD established the 2021 Riverside County Area Median Income (AMI) at $77,500 for a four-person household. Table 16 demonstrates the maximum annual income thresholds, adjusted for household size for Riverside County. The data is utilized to calculate the maximum affordable housing payments for households at all income levels within the County of Riverside.

CITY OF BLYTHE 21
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-155-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Table 16: Maximum Household Income Levey by Household Size 2021 - Riverside County Maximum Income Level
Household Acutely Extremely
Income Low* Low Very Low Low Median Moderate
1-Person $8,150 $16,600 $27,650 $44,250 $54,250 $65,100 2-Person $9,300 $19,000 $31,600 $50,600 $62,000 $74,400 3-Person $10,500 $21,960 $35,550 $56,900_ $69,750 $83,700 4-Person $11,650 $26,500 $39,500 $63,200 $77,500 $93,000 5-Person $12,600 $31,040 $42,700 $68,300 $83,700 $100,450 6-Person $13,500 $35,580 $45,850 $73,350 $89,900 $107,900 7-Person $14,450 $40,120 $49,000 $78,40Q $96,100 $115,300 8-Person $15,400 $44,660 $52,150 $83,450 $102,300 $122,750 Source: Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy Development - State Income Limits for 2021 *Per the California Department of Housing and Community Development, acutely low-income levels are households that earn 0-15% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Table 17 demonstrates the 2020 household income distribution for the City. Utilizing the HCD established AMI and City income by household, approximately 54% of houşeholds in Blythe meet low-income criteria, with 8% of the households achieving 0-15% of the AMI. Households meeting 0-15% of the AMl are considered acutely low income. Approximately 17% of households meet the AMI criteria, and 20% of households fall within the above-moderate income criteria, which means that 37% of households can be identified as moderate-to above moderate-income households. Based on Riverside County AMI, the State has 33% of households that meet low-income criteria, and the County has 36% of households that meet low-income criteria. The majority of Blythe's households are within the low-income categories including acutely low income, extremely low-income, and very-low income.

Table 17: Household Income Distribution - 2020
City of Blythe Riverside County State of California
Household Income Households % Households % Households % Less than $10,000 381 36,821 5% 615,846 5%
$10,000 - $14,999 29,457 4% 511,021 4%
58,913 8% 904,116 7%
$15,000 - $24,000
$25,000 - $34,999 58,913 8% 930,321 7%
$35,000 - $49,000 81,005 11% 1,310,311 10%
125,190 17% 2,004,776 15%
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999 95,734 13% 1,611,683 12%
$100,000 - $149,999 125,190 18% 2,240,633 17%
$150,000 - $199,000 66,277 9% 1,231,693 10%
95 58,913 8% 1,742,714 13%
$200,000 or more
4,759 100% 736,413 100% 13,103,114 100%
Total
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
CITY OF BLYTHE 22
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-156-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Extremely Low-Income Households
To achieve the housing needs for all income segments of the community, it is critical to consider the housing needs of extremely-low-income households: According to U.S. Census 2020 ACH data, approximately 22%, 1,047 households in the City meet the criteria for extremely-low-income, with an annual income of $26,500 or less. Additionally, 381 (8%) of households meet the acutely-low-income criteria, with these households achieving 0-14% of the AMI, with an annual income of $11,650 or less.

The 2020 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), which was developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist jurisdictions in writing their consolidated housing plans, has special tabulation data based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey Data. Table 18 utilizes CHAS data and identified 1,020 households classified as extremely-low-income, respectively, 270 owner-occupied and 750 renter-occupied. CHAS datá demonstrates that rènters are more likely to experience the following housing problems:
1) Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom); 2) Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one pèrson per room); and 3) Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50% of gross income.

Table 18: Housing Problems by Tenure
Household has at Household has Cost Burden not
least 1 of 4 none of the 4 available, no
Housing Housing other Housing
Household Income by Housing Problem? Problems Problems Problem Owner
Household Income <30% MFIZ 185 -
Household Income >30% to ≤50% MFI 105 110 -
Household Income >50% to <80% MFI 145 160 -
Household Income >80% to <100% MFI 90 165 -
Household Income >100% MFI 155 1,250 -
Total 770 1,765
Renter
Household Income ≤30% MFI 455 295
Household Income >30% to ≤50% MEI 345 120 -
Household Income >50% to <80% MFI 180 185
Household Income >80% to <100% MFI 55 195
Household Income >100% MFI 25 575 -
Total 1,060 1,375
Source: 2014-2018 Consolidated Planning/CHAS data
1 The four housing problems are incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1 person per room, and cost burden greater than 30%
2MFI = Median Family Income is the median family income calculated by HUD for each jurisdiction to determine Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and income limits for HUD programs. MFi will not necessarily be the same as other calculations of median incomes (such as a simple Census number), due to a series of adjustments that are made.

Overpayment
Households are overpaying for housing when more than 30% of all household income is dedicated to the cost of housing and are considered "cost-burdened." Households overpaying for housing when more than CITY OF BLYTHE 23
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-157-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
50% of all household income is dedicated to housing are considered "severely-cost-burdened." Table 19 According to 2014-2018 CHAS data, approximately 605(12%) of owner-occupied households are cost burdened and 945 (19%) of renter-occupied households are cost burdened. Two-hundred-ninety (6%) of owner-occupied households are severely-cost-burdened and 430 (9%) of renter-occupied households are severely-cost-burdened. Collectively, 46% of households are cost burdened.

Table 19: Households Overpaying by Income Level
Renters Owners
Cost Burden Cost Burden Cost Burden Cost Burden
>30% of income >50% of Income >30% of Income >50% of Income % of % of % of % of
Income Category Households total Households total Households total Households total Extremely Low 440 47% 295 69% 185 31% 175 60%
Income (<30%) ki.
320 34% 120% · 28% 195 32% 90 31%
Very Low Income
(>30% to ≤50%)
Low Income (>50% 135 14% 15 3% 140 23% -
to ≤80%) +
Moderate & Above 50 5% 85 14% 25° 8%
Moderate Income
>80%
Total out of 4,970 945 19% 430 9% 605 12% 290 6%
Households*
Source: 2014-2018 Consolidated Planning/CHAS data
* The 4,970 total household figúre is based on 2018 data from the U.S, Census Data 2018 ACH 5-year Estimates to ensure consistency with 2014-2018 Consolidated Planning/CHAS data figures depicted on this table.

C. Existing Housing Stock and Condition
Planning for future housing demand must include an evaluation of the existing housing stock and condition. A deteriorated housing stock can discourage reinvestment, depress neighborhood values, and impact the overall quality of life in a community. On April 8 through April 13, 2022, The Holt Group, Inc., conducted à "windshield" survey of the City, documenting the existing condition of the housing stock.

Properties affected by fire/arson are noticeable throughout the City; however, ten residential properties were identified as impacted by fire/arson. Affected residential properties are clustered north of Interstate 10 and south of Hobsonway. Figure 7 depicts the geographic location of the properties damaged by fire/arson. Additionally, the windshield survey identified 43 households that were dilapidated or in need of rehabilitation. The 43 units are inclusive of the units impacted by fire damage. Of the 43 units, 30 units are considered uninhabitable. A detailed description of the units requiring abatement and rehabilitation can be found in Appendix C. Appendix C reflects parcels that are inclusive of the total acres available for development and are included in the sites inventory. Identified Assessor's Parcel Numbers in Appendix C were segregated for ease in securing and promoting future abatement and rehabilitation funding sources.

CITY OF BLYTHE 24
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-158-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Figure 7: Properties Impacted by Fire/Arson
HE и!!!
A TO -
E
E E
E
E
E E
KKI EE
7101
70--
=
The Holl Group

BURNED PROPERTIES
CITY OF BLYTHE 25
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-159-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Existing Housing Stock and Age
California Department of Finance (DOF) data, as noted in Table 20, indicates that in 2001 the City of Blythe had 2,888 single-family units, and by 2021 the number of single-family units had increased to 3,328 units.

Multi-family units increased from 1,317 in 2001 to 1,517 in 2021, and mobile home units decreased from 793 units in 2001 to 621 units in 2021. From 2001 to 2021, single-family units went from 58% of the housing stock to 61%. The number of single-family units increased by 3%; however, the percentage of single-family units relative to Riverside County remains lower by 7%. Additionally, the City has a greater CITY OF BLYTHE 26
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-160-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
percentage of multi-family units in comparison to Riverside County. As of 2021, DOF reports that the City has a housing stock of 5,466 units.

Table 20: Housing Stock by Type - 2001-2021, City of Blythe and Riverside County 2001 2021
City of Blythe Riverside County City of Blythe Riverside County # % # % # % #
Unit Type
2,888 58% 398,752 68% 3,328 61% 645,636 75%
Single-Family
Multiple Units 1,317 26% 103,034 18% 1,517 28% 137,468 16% Mobile Home Units 793 16% 82,888 14% 621 11% 80,972 9%
& Other
4,998 100% 584,674 100% 5,466 100% 864,076 100%
Total
Source: 2001 & 2021 Data from Table E-5 and Table E-8 from the State of California Department of Finance Although housing age does not always correlate with substandard living conditions, neighborhoods with a predominance of homes more than 30 years old are more likely than newer neighborhoods to have a concentration of housing with deferred maintenance and a need for updating utilities, interior amenities, rehabilitation, or replacement. Many federal and state programs also use age of housing as one factor in determining housing rehabilitation needs, U.S. Census ACH 5-year Estimates, as listed in Table 21, show 56% of the housing stock in Blythe is over 30 years old. In comparison, Riverside County only has 31% of its units that are over 30 years old.

Table 21: Age of Housing Stock - 2020
City of Blythe Riverside County
Year Structure Built Number of Units % of Total Number of Units % of Total Built 2014 or later 22 0.5% 24,196 3%
12 0.3% 22,404 3%
Built 2010 to 2013
Built 2000 to 2009 409 8% 190,505 26%
Built 1980 to 1999 1,652 35% 267,561 36%
Built 1960 to 1979 1,436 30% 156,739 21%
Built 1940 to 1959 996 21% 58,318 8%
232 5% 16,690 2%
Built 1939 or before
Total 4,759 100% 736,413 100%
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Vacancy Rate by Tenure
Vacancy rates are an important housing indicator because they signal the degree of housing choice available. High vacancy rates usually indicate low demand and or high supply conditions in the housing market. An overly high vacancy rate signals an oversupply of housing inventory and can make it difficult for owners trying to sell. This would be a buyer's or renter's market. Low vacancy rates can drive prices up, reducing ownership and rental opportunity choice. In this instance, the low vacancy rate signals a housing supply shortage and would create a selle's market. State law, Government Code $65584.01, 1, CITY OF BLYTHE 27
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-161-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
establishes the vacancy rate for a healthy rental housing market shall be considered no less than 5%.

Vacancy rates between 2% and 3% are usually considered healthy for single-family housing and 5% to 6% for multi-family housing. Table 22 demonstrates that throughout the State, County, and City, the homeowner vacancy rate is below 2%, which signals a shortage of housing stock for homebuyers. The rental vacancy rate for the City, 6.8%, appears to indicate an oversupply of rental units. In contrast, the State and Riverside County rental vacancy rates indicate a shortage of available rental units. Taking into consideration the age and condition of the City's housing stock, it can be assumed that although rental units are available, they do not meet the renter selection criteria due to condition. The assumption is further confirmed through the responses received during the community engagement and outreach activities conducted in completing this document.

Table 22: Vacancy by Tenure, City, County, and State
Total Housing Homeowner Rental
Jurisdiction Units Occupied Vacant Vacancy Rate Vacancy Rate 5,804 4,759% 1,045 1.3% 6.8%
Blythe
Riverside County 845,066 736,413 108,653 1.7% 4.7%
California 14,210,945 13,103,114 1,107,831 1.1% 3.7%
Source: U.S. ACS 5- Year Estimates -California Department of Finance Although the vacancy rate indicates an oversupply of rental units, community engagement respondents indicate that it is difficult to find a suitable rental unit due to unit condition, location, cost, or unit size.

Appendix B further details community responses: A phone survey was conducted of the units listed in Table 23, and it was found that out of 740 rental units there are only 3 units available. Property managers responded that on average there is a 6- to 12-month wait for a rental unit to become available.

Additionally, property managers reported that market-rate units were needed to accommodate prison and solar farm workers; as well as additional subsidized units for the elderly.

Table 23: Vacancy Survey of Multi-Family Complexes
Complex Name Total Units Vacant Units
40 0
Baldwin Senior Apartments
52 0
Blythe Villa Apartments
Broadway Manor Apartments
El Solano Apartments
Quail Place
Ria Colorado (Rhyolite) Apartments
River Heights Apartments
Silsby Garden Apartments 50
Squaw Valley Apartments
50 Sunrise Apartments
Sunset West Apartments 50
Villa Monterey 81
740
Total
Source: Apartments.com, 2022
Source: Phone Survey with Property Managers
28 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-162-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Market
The cost of housing is related to the extent of housing problems in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, there will be a correspondingly higher prevalence of housing cost burden and overcrowding. However, there is also a supply and demand factor in the region that has severely limited housing affordability throughout the City, County, and State.

Sales Price
According to Zillow and Trulia, online housing market websites, the median sales price for homes in Blythe in April 2022 was $246,250, as compared to $214,250 one-year pfior, and $187,250 two years prior. These numbers represent an increase of $32,000 or 12%. In a 2-year period, median home sale prices increased by 23.9%. as detailed in Table 24.

Table 24: Median Sales Prices - 2022
Home Type 2022 2021 2020
All properties $246,250 $214,250 $187,250
Source: Zillow and Trulia.com, April 2022
Rental Prices
According to apartmentliving.com, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, the average rental price (single-family homes and apartments) of 1-to-3- bedroom- homes available at that time of the survey was $745.33. Table 25 illustrates the rental costs in Blythe by the number of bedrooms.

Table 25: Median Rental Cost - 2022
Home Type 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
Average Rent Rate $606 $755 $875
Soufce: Apariments. com, Average Rent Rates, 2022
Housing Affordability
Housing affordability leads to other housing issues. For lower-income renters and owners, severe cost burden can require families to double up, resulting in overcrowding and related problems. Although homeowners enjoy income and property tax deductions to help defray high housing costs, lower-income homeowners may need to defer maintenance or repairs due to limited funds, which can lead to housing deterioration.

Using the income limits set for Riverside County by HCD, Table 26 provides the maximum affordable rents by each income segment. As shown, the maximum affordable monthly rent for a four-person household at the very low-, low- and moderate-income segments are $998, $1,580, and $2,325, respectively.

Table 25 provides the average market-rate rental cost for a 2- to 3-bedroom unit, respectively, $755 and $875. City of Blythe rental rates are deemed affordable to very low- through moderate-income 29 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-163-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
households, based on HCD income limits and the going market rate. Average rental costs in the City of Blythe are not achievable for extremely- or very- low-income households.

As of April 2022, the median sales price for a single-family home in the City was $246,250. As detailed in Table 26, the maximum affordable sales price for a four-person, very low-income household is $171,100.

Given the maximum purchase price thresholds, at current market-rate home sales prices, home ownership is achievable for low- and moderate- income households, but not for very-low-income households, provided the necessary housing inventory is available.

Table 26: Housing Affordability by Income Level - 2021
Based on a Four-person Income Level
Household in Riverside County Very Low Low Moderate
Annual Income (2021) $39,500 $63,200 $93,000
$3,292 $5,267 $7,750
Monthly Income
Maximum Monthly Gross Rent? $988 $1,580 _ $2,325
Maximum Purchase Price $171,100 $264,000 $383,700
1 "Annual Income" figures are determined using figures from the Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy Development - State Income Limits for 2021
Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion
Housing that received government subsidy for its construction is often a significant source of affordable housing in many communities. State housing element law requires cities to prepare an inventory of all assisted housing units that are available or at-risk to convert to market-rate housing due to termination of subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment, and/or expiring use restrictions. State law requires the following:
1) An inventory of restricted low-income housing projects and their potential for conversion. 2) An analysis of the costs of preserving and/or replacing at-risk units and a comparison of these costs.
3) An analysis of the organizational and financial resources available for preserving and/or replacing the at-risk units.
4) Programs for preserving at-risk units.

The California Housing Partnership Corporation (CHPC) maintains and provides information on government subsidized properties that are at-risk of market-rate conversion. CHPC has indicated that the risk for the low-income housing units identified in Table 27 to convert to market-rate is low during the 2021 to 2029 planning period. Table 27 lists the low-income housing units monitored by CHPC, their government funding source(s), and risk of market-rate conversion. 30 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-164-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Table 27: Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing
Expiration of At-Risk of
Assisted Total Funding Affordability Conversion
Complex Name Units Units Sources Status"
Baldwin Senior Apartments 39 40 LIHTC; USDA 2065 Low
Blythe Villa Apartments 52 52 USDA July 3 2045 Low
Broadway Manor Apartments 63 64 LIHTC; USDA 2067 Low
57 58 LIHTE 2052 Low
Quail Place
Rio Colorado (Rhyolite) 69 70 UHTC 2063 Low
Apartments
River Heights Apartments 80 81 2054 LOw
50 51 2065 Low
Silsby Garden Apartments DENHTC, HUDR
CalHFA
32 LIHTC; USDA 2065 Low
Squaw Valley Apartments
49 50 LIHTC; USDA May 4 2064 Low
Sunrise Apartments
49 LIHTC; USDA May 4 2064 Low
Sunset West Apartments
80 81 LIHIC 2058 Low
Villa Monterey
Total 620 630
*'Low' Risk - affordable homes that are at-risk of converting to market rate in 10+ years and/or are owned by a stable mission-driven non-profit developer/owner.

Source: California Housing Partnership, June 2024.

The apartment complexes that have received some form of public subsidy for moderate- and low-income households listed in Table 27 are further detailed below, and describe the physical location, the number of units by number of bedrooms for each complex, and the government funding source. • Baldwin Senior Apartments - This apartment complex, located at 1450 E Barnard Street, utilized Tax Credit and Rural Rental Houşing (USDA) financing. Of the 40 units, 39 units are income restricted, 3 are for the mobility impaired, and the remainder are restricted for seniors. • Blythe Villa Apartments - Located at 251 N. Palm, this complex utilized HUD subsidies and Rural Development Housing (USDA) financing. All of its 52 units are reserved for low- and very low-income tenants. These units make accommodation for the disabled and elderly. However, these units have a waiting list and à variable wait time of 6 to 12 months. • Broadway Manor Apartments - This complex is located at 550 S. Broadway, and utilized HUD Subsidized and Rural Development Housing (USDA) financing. Sixty-three (63) of its 64 units are restricted to very low-and low-income tenants.
• Quail Place Apartments - Located at 551 S. Third Street, this complex utilized 20% Set Aside and California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) financing. Fifty-seven (57) of its units are restricted to very low-and low-income tenants. There are 18 two bedroom, 36 three bedroom, and 4 four-bedroom units in the complex.
• Rio Colorado (Rhyolite) Apartments - Located at 400 N. Palm Drive, this apartment complex utilized State Bond financing and RDA Funds financing. Sixty-nine (69) of its 70 of its units are restricted to very low-and low-income tenants. The project includes 30 two-bedroom and 40 three-bedroom units.

CITY OF BLYTHE 31
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-165-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
The City's Redevelopment Agency funded a $350,000 grant for the rehabilitation of the project in 2007.
• River Heights Apartments - This apartment complex is located at 2404 E. Donlon Drive and utilized Tax Credit financing to construct 81 units, of which 80 are rent restricted complex. The project consists of 33 two-bedroom, 40 three-bedroom, and 8 four-bedroom units. • Silsby Garden Apartments - This complex, located at 200 N. 9th Street, utilized CHFA financing and reserves 50 units for very low- and low-income tenants. There are 38 two-bedroom and 12 three- bedroom units in the complex.
• Squaw Valley Apartments - Located at 12730 Birch Street, this complex utilized Tax Credit and Rural Rental Housing (USDA) financing to construct its 33 units, 32 of which are restricted to very low-and low-income households. The complex includes 6 one-bedroom, 21 two-bedroom, and 6 three- bedroom units.
• Sunrise Apartments - Located at 481 N. Eucalyptus, this complex utilized Rural Rental Housing (USDA) financing, and 49 units are restricted to very low- and low-income tenants. The project consists of 12 one-bedroom and 38 two-bedroom units. The project was recently acquired with Tax Credit funding by Highland Property Development. The project is therefore assured of affordability in the long term. • Sunset West Apartments - This apartment complex is located at 200 N. Lovekin Boulevard. The developer utilized Tax Credit and Rural, Rental.Housing financing to construct these 50 units complex, which includes 10 one-bedroom, 32 two-bèdroom, and 8 three-bedroom units, 49 restricted to low- income households. The project was acquired with Tax Credit funding by Highland Property Development. The project is therefore assured of affordability in the long term. • Villa Monterey - This 81-unit complex is located at 1251 East 14th Avenue and was constructed using Tax Credit financing. The project provides 32 two-bedroom, 25 three-bedroom, and 24 four-bedroom units, 80 of which are restricted to very low- and low-income households.

Cost of Preservation vs. Replacement
CHPC has listed all 620 low-income housing units within the City at low risk for conversion to market-rate.

None of the complexes have units at-risk of expiration between 2021 and 2031. The City included Program

3.A.4 to conținue to monitor all affordable units.

D. Special Needs Groups
Certain segments of the population may have more difficulty finding decent, affordable housing because of exceptional circumstances. Consequently, certain segments of residents in Blythe may experience a higher prévalence of housing overpayment (cost burden), overcrowding, or other housing problems. The. State housing element law requires that the needs of these groups be addressed in the Housing Element. The law defines "special needs" groups to include persons with disabilities, the elderly, large households, female-headed households with children, homeless persons, and farmworkers. Table 28 provides a statistical representation of the Special Needs Groups within the City. This section provides a detailed discussion of the housing needs facing each group as well as programs and services that may be available to address their special housing needs.

CITY OF BLYTHE 32
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-166-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Table 28: Special Needs Groups - 2020
Special Needs Group Owners Renters Total Persons
Elderly (Age 65+) 629 290 1,866
Large Households (5+) 26 94 120
Persons with Disabilities - - 2,084
Female-Headed Households 292 738 1,529
-
Farmworkers
79 Homeless
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Persons with Disabilities
Physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities may prevent a person from working, restrict mobility, or make it difficult to complete activities of daily living (ADLs). Thus, disabled persons often have special housing needs arising from limited or reduced earning potential; reduced housing choice due to requiring handicap accessible units; and reduced monthly income due to incurring higher healthcare costs associated with a disability.

The 2020 U.S. Census 5-year Estimate data shows 2;084 persons (15.9% of the populations) in the City had a disability. Of these, 920 are classified with a difficulty to. live independently. Estimates indicate that 679 persons have cognitive disabilities. Cognitive disabilities may impair earning potential and lead to poverty conditions that necessitate low-income, affordable housing options to meet this populations housing needs. As a percentage, the City of Blythe has a larger disabled population, in comparison to the State, which shows 10.7% of entire population as disabled
As mentioned above, the Baldwin Apartments and Squaw Valley complex provide housing units reserved exclusively for seniors and handicapped, disabled, or mobility-impaired individuals. Community comments received expressed the need for additional. housing options for the disabled population.

Community comments can be referenced in Appendix B.

The Development Services Department in the City requires compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as part of the building permit, review, issuance, and inspection process.

Regionally, there are housing options and resources for the disabled. The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), a nonprofit with the mission of improving living conditions for low-income families, has built 4,000 homes and apartments. The Desert AIDS Project operates a 39-unit apartment complex called Casas San Miguel located in Cathedral City. This facility serves low-income AIDS-affected individuals as well as other special needs groups. Twenty-five of its units are reserved for AIDS patients; the other 14 are reserved for other special needs groups. Casas San Miguel has a mission of providing affordable housing for persons with special needs; on-site integration of social services; and neighborhood rehabilitation and revitalization. The waiting list for its services varies but is usually 3 to 4 months. Access to these resources is constrained by the City's remoteness from the County seat and larger metropolitan CITY OF BLYTHE 33
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-167-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
areas. Blythe is geographically separated from desert cities by at least a 120-mile commute that requires transportation resources such as a personal vehicle or public transportation.

Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Senate Bill 812) Senate Bill (SB) 812 requires the City to include in the special housing needs analysis the needs of individuals with a developmental disability within the community. According to Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a "developmental disability" means a disability that originates before an individual attains age 18 years, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual, which includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment like that required for individuals with mental retardation but shall not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature.

Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals require group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may require an institutional environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided: Because developmental disabilities exist before, adulthood, the first issue in supportive housing for the deyelopmentally disabled is the transition from the person's living situation as a child to an appropriate level of independence as an adult.

The California Department of Developmental Services currently provides community-based services to approximately 243,000 persons with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, 4 developmental centers, and 2 community-based facilities. The Inland Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers charged by the State of California to provide point of entry to services for people with developmental disabilities. The center is a private, nonprofit community agency that contracts with local businesses to offer a wide range of services to individuals with devélopmental disabilities and their families. Table 29 provides information about Blythe's population of developmentally disabled persons by age and zip code.

Table 29; Persons with Developmental Disabilities - 2020 ZIP Code 17 Years or Younger 18+ Years Total
92225 87 1,997 2,084
Source: U.S. Census Data 2020 ACH 5-year Estimates
Various housing types are appropriate for people living with a developmental disability: rent-subsidized homes, licensed and unlicensed single-family homes, inclusionary housing, Section 8 housing, special programs for home purchase, HUD housing, and SB 962 homes. The design of housing-accessibility modifications, the proximity to services and transit, and the availability of group living opportunities represent some of the types of considerations that are important in serving these special needs groups.

Incorporating "barrier-free" design in all new multi-family housing (as required by California and federal fair housing laws) is especially important to provide the widest range of choices for disabled residents.

Special consideration should also be given to the affordability of housing, as people with disabilities may CITY OF BLYTHE 34
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-168-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
be living on a fixed income. Program 2.D.1 is proposed to specifically address the needs of persons with developmental disabilities.

Female Head of Household
Due to the lower incomes and higher living expenses of a female-headed household with children, these households are more likely to have difficulty finding affordable, adequate, and safe housing. These households often require special consideration and assistance, resulting from their greater need for affordability, accessibility to day care/childcare, health care, and other supportive services. Female- headed families with children are a particularly vulnerable group because they must balance the needs of their children with work responsibilities, and often while earning limited incomes.

According to U.S. Census 2020 ACS, Blythe had a total of 4,922 households of which approximatively 1,529 (30.9%) are female-headed households. Of the 1,529 female-head of households, approximately 745 (49%) live in poverty.

Farmworkers
One of the City's largest industries is agriculture, which is labor intensive and requires farmworkers.

Farmworkers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary incomes are earned through permanent or seasonal agricultural labor. Permanent farm laborers work'in the fields, processing plants or agricultural-related support activities. When workload increases during harvest periods, the labor force is supplemented by seasonal labor, often supplied by a labor contractor. For some crops, farms may employ migrant workers, defined as those who travel long distances to work, which prevents them from returning to their primary residence every evening and might necessitate temporary housing at their place of employment.

Determining the true size of the agricultural labor force is problematic. For example, the government agencies that track farm labor do not consistently define farmworkers (e.g., field laborers versus workers in processing plants), length of employment (e.g., permanent, or seasonal), or place of work (e.g., the location of the business or a field). Farmworkers are, however, typically categorized into three groups:
permanent, seasonal, or migranț. Permanent farmworkers are typically employed year-round by the same employer, while seasonal farmworkers work on average less than 150 days per year and earn at least half of their earned income from farm work. Migrant farmworkers are seasonal farmworkers who must travel to do the farm work and are unable to return to their permanent residence within the same day, necessitating temporary, housing sérvices.

The 2020 U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year Estimate identified 363 persons employed in "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining" in the City. Blythe can meet the current housing needs of farmworkers with the existing vacant available sites. Truly little up-to-date formal information about the quality of life and housing exists in the Blythe region. Table 30 provides data regarding permanent and seasonal agriculture labor in Riverside County. In 2017, it is reported that Riverside County had 5,607 seasonal farm laborers employed by large and small farms.

CITY OF BLYTHE 35
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
- 169-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
In 2005, Riverside County's Housing Authority purchased a 100-unit migrant farmworker center located at 24-501 School Road in unincorporated Ripley, near Blythe, and received authorization from USDA Rural Development to convert it into a 76-unit year-round residential community. This complex is known as the Desert Rose.

Other housing programs, though not dedicated specifically to farmworker usage, are sufficient, provided through the USDA's Rural Housing Self Help Program (Section 502). Riverside County Housing Authority provides educational information and resources for farmworkers.

In September 2013, the City amended its Zoning Code to ensure, compliance with the California Government Code to accommodate the need for farmworker housing within the City.

Table 30: Riverside County Hiréd Farm Labor - 2017
Farmworkers Farms
Farm Operations with Fewer than 10 Employees
Permanent 1,503 590-
Seasonal (i.e., less than 150 days) 1,393 641
Subtotal 2,896 1,231
Farm Operations with More than 10 Employees
Permanent 4,255 96
Seasonal (i.e., less than 150 days) 4,214 52
Subtotal 8,496 148
11,392 1,379
Total
Source: USDA 2017 Census of Famworkers
Elderly Households
2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate figures show that, 10.1% of Blythe's population, or approximately 1,866 residents, were seniors 65 years and older. The 2020 Census data also indicates that 254 (13.6%) of thé elderly lived below poverty. This population is also more likely to experience mobility, cognitive, and or physical disability.

The City of Blythe currently offers a total of 75 apartment units that are restricted for use by low-income seniors who are 62 years and older, or disabled persons of any age. The Baldwin Apartment complex has 40 one-bedroom units. The nearby Squaw Valley is an affordable housing complex, including 33 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units; these are primarily family units with some resources for families with seniors and disabled persons. Skilled nursing facilities provide the highest level of health care for patients who are no longer able to live at home. Blythe Post-Acute is licensed for 48 beds and provides services to Medicare and Medicaid participants. As of July 2022, the facility had 2 beds available.

The housing needs of this group can be partially addressed through smaller units, second units on lots with existing homes, shared living arrangements, congregate housing, and housing assistance programs.

CITY OF BLYTHE 36
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-170-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
Large Households
The 2020 U.S. Census 5-Year Estimate shows there are 475 families in Blythe with five or more members, 362 persons living in renter-occupied units, and 396 persons living in owner-occupied units.

Approximately 124 large family households own their own home, and approximately 80 large families are renters. Large families create a special need for housing options that have enough bedrooms to accommodate five or more persons without creating overcrowding conditions.

Homeless
The Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solútions conducted a Point-in-Time Survey of the County's homeless population in 2022. The survey determined that approximately 3,316 persons in Riverside County were unsheltered. The County expérienced a 15% increase in homelessness from 2,884 in 2020 to 3,316 in 2022. Specifically, the City of Blythe had 79 unsheltered persons. Homeless shelters and housing are not available within the Blythe city limits. Community, input received in 2022 expressed concern with the City's homeless population and lack of resources available. Community comments are detailed in Appendix B.

In September 2013, the City amended its Zoning Code to include definitions of transitional and supportive housing and emergency shelters, consistent with State law. In addition, the City now permits transitional and supportive housing without a conditional use permit or other discretionary action by-right in all residential zones and subject only to the same development standards that apply to the other permitted residential uses in these zones. Currently, emergency shelters re permitted by-right in the Service Industrial (I-S) and General Industrial (i-G) zones and are subject only to the same development standards that apply to the other permitted uses in these zones, except for standards.unique to emergency shelters.

Homeless Resources
Harmony Lunch Kitchen, a local charity, provides two hot meals a day (breakfast and lunch) free of charge, Monday through Friday, for homeless persons and transients, as well as providing used clothing and free medical care at no cost. Additionally, the Blythe Food Pantry provides food to low-income households and the homeless population. The Innercare Clinic; also known as the Blythe Family Clinic, provides health services for low-income persons. The facility offers primary family care. The Blythe Office of the Riverside County Mental Health Department offers numerous services for low-income people, including the homeless. The department offers, free of charge, therapy services and substance abuse classes. The City launched the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), which incorporates monitoring and outreach activities for the homeless population in the City. The HOT connects the City's homeless population to resources and works in tandem with the Blythe Police Department, Riverside County Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnership and Education (HHOPE) Team, and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Regional Access Project (RAP) Foundation, a 501(c)3, not for profit, also provides mental health resources in eastern Riverside County. RAP has convened governmental, non-governmental, and non-profits providing homeless resources in Blythe in May of 2022 and November 2023. The Community Forum encouraged 37 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-171-
Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment
collaboration and integration of service providers to ensure that synergies among the different agencies can be achieved. The Community Forums will be held quarterly.

DRAFT
CITY OF BLYTHE 38
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-172-
Constraints on Housing Production
Ill. CONSTRAINTS ON HOUSING PRODUCTION
Providing an adequate range of housing opportunities to address the identified needs in the community is an important goal for the City. However, many factors can constrain the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing. These include governmental constraints such as codes and development standards and nongovernmental constraints, including market, physical, and environmental constraints.

The local jurisdiction, the City of Blythe in this case, may have controlover some of the governmental constraints, as these are typically applied by the City itself in the project permitting process.

Nongovernmental constraints, on the other hand, are market-driven and therefore much more difficult for the City to control, if at all. The City can, however, make available housing programs to its residents that can assist overcoming these nongovernmental types of constraints. This section addresses the potential constraints that may affect the supply and cóst of housing in Blythe, A. Non-Governmental Constraints
Land Costs
Land costs are one of the major compónents of housing development costs. Land prices vary to such an extent that it is difficult to give average prices within small geographic regions. Factors affecting the costs of land include overall availability within a given sub-region; environmental site conditions and constraints; public service and infrastructure availability; aesthetic considerations such as views, terrain, and vegetation; the proximity to urban areas; and parcel size. Generally, more remote areas have less expensive land available and larger tracts of land, while smaller, more expensive parcels are located closer to urbanized areas. Uşing Zillow.com, an estimation of vacant land costs in Blythe can range from $3.00 to $4.50 per square foot, In contrast, vacant land in Indio, California can range from $19.00 per square foot and up: Indio is most closely related to the City of Blythe in regard to socioeconomic and ethnic composition. Depending on the geographic location and existing amenities, the price per square foot in La Quinta, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert can vary drastically in excess of $4.50 per square foot.

Supply and demand are key factors impacting land costs. The City has many opportunities for infill development within City limits. Precise land costs are difficult to determine in Blythe due to the limited number of real estate transactions. However, land cost in Blythe is low relative to Riverside County and adjacent urbanized areas, and not considered to be a significant constraint in providing for affordable housing.

Construction Costs
Construction costs vary widely according to the type of development, construction method and materials, and site. Construction of multi-family housing is generally less expensive than single-family homes on a per-unit basis. However, wide variation within each construction type exists depending on the size of the unit and the number of quality amenities provided. Amenities such as fireplaces, swimming pools, tiling, and other interior features can significantly increase construction costs.

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-173-
Constraints on Housing Production
The National Association of Home Builders estimates that the per square foot cost of a single-story home in the western region, including construction materials and labor, is approximately $131 per square foot, depending on the size of the home. It is estimated that a three-bedroom single-family home of 2,000 square feet would have a minimum cost of approximately $262,000 (including direct job costs, permits and utilities, plans and specs, and contractor markup), excluding the cost of land.

A reduction in amenities and the quality of building materials (above a minimum acceptability for health, safety, and adequate performance) could result in lower sales prices An addition, manufactured housing may provide for lower-priced housing by reducing construction and labor costs.

The City does not have a minimum density requirement, meaning thạt developers are free to construct any number of units so long as there is sufficient utility capacity and the number does not exceed the zones required densities. As the number increases, overall costs generally decrease as builders can take advantage of economies of scale. This type of cost feduction is of particular benefit when density bonuses are used for the provision of affordable housing. A Density Bonus can assist a jurisdiction attract housing developers by mitigating development costs. Currently, the City does not offer a Density Bonus Program.

Senate Bill 728, which was approved by the Governor on September 28, 2021, amends State law for Density Bonus Programs. With Program 1.A.3, the City plans to update the Zoning Ordinance to comply with current State Density Bonus law.

Construction Financing
Unlike market-rate development, affordable houşing projects generally require financing not only for the construction but to facilitate the continued affordability of the homes. Research has shown that construction and permanent, loans for these types of developments are almost never available for more than 75% of the future project value. Developers; therefore, must supply at least 25% or more of the project value. Upfront cash commitment may not be problematic for some developers if the project can generate an acceptable net cash flow to meet the acceptable returns. However, subsidized housing developers generally must obtain supplemental funds from grants or secondary financing to maintain the housing as affordable to very Yow- and low-income households.

Until recently, debt capital was readily available for market-rate residential developments. Debt capital for affordable housing developments for low-income residents is even less accessible due to the difficulty in securing financing, the layering of various funding sources, and competition for this type of financing.

The competitive nature of funding for affordable housing often results in awards going to the projects most in need of funding (i.e., are the least self-sustainable and have the lowest, generally negative, return on investment), which are also the projects that can end up with the highest permanent funding costs.

Many subsidized permanent financing loans include annual interest payments, extra costs associated with the funding requirements, and restrictions that prevent opportunities for cost savings available to unsubsidized market-rate financing. Funding for the construction of affordable housing is often still set at market rates, usually either a gap loan or a revolving line of credit and can have interest rates as high as 40 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-174-
Constraints on Housing Production
10% to 15%. Availability of funding mechanisms that pay off portions of the construction loan or that can buy down the interest rate have a significant impact on the feasibility of the project.

Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) have become a critical source of capital for affordable housing developments targeting low- and very low-income households. The selection process for tax credits is highly competitive, and developers seek other forms of subsidies when available. The City has utilized a variety of funding sources over time to provide supplemental financing for subsidized housing developments, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and redevelopment housing set-asides. As of February 2012, redevelopment funding was not available, and the City pursues CDBG funding as a co-ấpplicant with Riverside County. Program

2.A.3 involves the search for funding sources to assist the preservation and development of low-and very- low-income projects.

Mortgage Financing
A household's ability to secure financing can affect choice in homeownership; as well as the ability to make necessary home improvements to preserve existing housing stock: Fluctuating interest rates can eliminate many potential homebuyers from the housing market of make project development infeasible.

Historic low interest rates of 2.5% in 2024, have been steadily climbing in 2022 due to market conditions.

In June 2022, to combat inflation, the U.S., Federal Reserve announced the highest interest rate hike of three-quarters of a percentage point - the highest since 1994. Costs incurred due to rising interest rates are passed on to the renter or homebuyer.

When interest rates decline, home sales increase. The inverse occurs, when interest rates rise because a buyer's purchasing power is decreased resulting in reduced home sales. Over the past several decades, there was dramatic growth in alternative mortgage products, including graduated mortgages and variable rate mortgages. These types of loans allow homeowners to take advantage of lower initial interest rates and to qualify for higher dollar value home loans. Howèver, variable rate mortgages are not ideal for low- and moderate-income houşeholds that live on tight budgets. In addition, the availability of variable rate mortgages has declined in the last few years due to greater regulation of housing lending markets.

Variable rate mortgages may allow lower-income households to enter the homebuyer market, but there is a definite risk of monthly housing costs bubbling above the financial means of that household.

Therefore, the fixed interest rate mortgage remains the preferred type of loan, especially during periods of low, stable interest rates.

Table 31 illustrates interest rates as of May 2022. The table presents both the interest rate and the annual percentage rate (APR) for diverse types of home loans. The interest rate is the percentage of an amount of money which is paid for its use for a specified time, and the APR is the yearly percentage rate that expresses the total finance charge on a loan over its entire term. The APR includes the interest rate, fees, points, and mortgage insurance and is therefore a more complete measure of a loan's cost than the interest rate alone. However, the loan's interest rate, not its APR, is used to calculate the monthly principal and interest payment.

CITY OF BLYTHE 41
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-175-
Constraints on Housing Production
Table 31: Interest Rates - 2022
Conforming Interest APR
30-year fixed 4.875% 5.041%
15-year fixed 4.125% 4.443%
5-year adjustable rate 4.500% 4.015%
Source: Wells Fargo Current Mortgage and Refinance Rates, May 2022 Requests to Develop at Densities Below Those Permitted
New State Housing Element law requires the non-governmental constraints analysis to evaluate developer requests to build at densities below the density identified in the Housing Element sites inventory. In Blythe, multi-family development has been limited; however, development applications are typically for densities at or near the maximum density permitted. When development inquiries are received, staff emphasizes the financial benefits of building at the maximum density, along with the demand based on the City's socioeconomic characteristics.

Length of time between Application Approval and Building Permit Issuance Housing Element law requires a discussion of the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits. The time between application approval and building permit issuance can be impacted by many factors, including time to complete detailed construction drawings and/or technical studies and availability of design profèssionals to complete these tasks. Financial factórs, such as time to secure construction financing, and availability of building contractors and subcontractors, can also delay a project from building permit submittal. in Blythe, there have only been limited development activities in recent years. Delays between application approval and building permit application submittal have most often been related to development financing issues.

Environmental
Environmental issues affect the amount, location, and timing of new residential development. New housing opportunities create challenges regarding public infrastructure extensions and expansions, and encroachment into agricultural land. In addition, the availability of adequate water, public infrastructure such as wells and wastewater treatment facilities, and other public services and facilities can impact the feasibility of new residential development.

Flooding
To limit the potential for flooding to occur, the City implements the Master Plan of Stormwater, which identifies areas throughout the City that require drainage improvement. Drainage improvements can be cost prohibitive, but necessary to justify construction of residential units in areas where there is a potential for flooding. Hidden Beaches, Mesa Bluff, the Colorado River Corridor Plan Area, and East Blythe may require drainage improvements to facilitate residential development. However, all housing sites are not FEMA-designated flood zones.

CITY OF BLYTHE 42
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-176-
Constraints on Housing Production
B. Governmental Constraints
This section analyzes the City of Blythe's development review and approval process, especially regarding constraints in the development of affordable housing. Although the purpose of regulatory constraints is to protect public health and safety, some constraints become unnecessary obstacles in the development of affordable housing. Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements, or actions imposed by the various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development.

Although federal and state agencies play a role in the imposition of governmental constraints, these agencies are beyond the influence of local government and are therefore not addressed in this document.

Building Code
The Blythe Building and Safety Division currently applies the 2022 California Building Codes as well as the Uniform Housing Code to all construction. The City of Blythe has not adopted any local amendments to the building code that have the potential to constrain housing development.

The City's Building Division is responsible for enforcement of building codes relative to new construction, additions, remodeling and interior renovations of residential property. This includes accepting and processing building permit applications, reviewing plans, and conducting inspections. The Building Division is also responsible for condemnation and demolition of unsafe structures. The Code Compliance Division is responsible for enforcing the building code and other municipal regulations for properties without active construction. The Code Compliance Division strives to achieve voluntary compliance when violations are identified through education and outreach to property owners. The enforcement of building code and municipal requirements during development and for existing development is necessary to ensure public safety and welfare and does not constrain residential development in Blythe.

Development Fees®
Bujlding permits and development fees, which are adjusted periodically, are based on the individual project's value and the number of units proposed. In May 2019, the City adopted Resolution 2019-008, which amended development fees. Additionally, the City imposes sewer and water connection fees, as detailed in Table 32. School fees are $3.48 per square foot of enclosed livable area (residential) and $0.56 for commercial development.

CITY OF BLYTHE 43
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-177-
Constraints on Housing Production
Table 32: Development Impact Fees for the City of Blythe Unit Residential
Water Connection unit $682.00
Water Meter Installation
¾" Meter by City $3,670.00
1" Meter by City $3,880.00
1½" Meter by City $5,505.00
2" Meter by City $6,501.00
3" and up Meter by City per order
Water Treatment Plant Capacity Fee unit $1,300.00
Water Production Facility Expansion Fee unit $1,500.00
Sewer Connection developer
Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Fee unit $1,300.00
Source: July 1, 2021, City of Blythe
Compared to other California communities, the City of Blythe's fees are not excessive, but nonetheless can impact the cost of construction of lower-income projects. Cities of similar size within Riverside County have development fees that far exceed City of Blythe fees. As an example, the City of Banning has a Water Facilities Fee of $9,744 per unit, while the City of Blythe has a Water Treatment Plant Capacity Fee of $1,300 per unit and a Water Production Facility Expansion. Fee of $1,500. Banning has a Wastewater Facility Fee of $5,061 per unit, and the City of Blythe has à Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Fee of $1,300 per unit.

In addition to development fees related to sewer and water, the City charges a Capital Improvement Fee of $500 per unit. This fee is necessary to ensure new developments pay their fair share of public infrastructure and facilities construction and maintenance costs. Blythe also has an Art in Public Places requirement, which applies to new developments of five or more units. New developments are required to include public art amenities or pay an in-lieu fee equal to one-half of one percent of project costs as stated on the building permit.

To encourage the development of lower income housing, the City Council has the authority to waive some or all these fees if it is found that the project will be providing low-income housing. Additionally, the City can pursue funding sources to offset the cost of development impact fees.

Table 33 provides a comparisón of fees for "typical" single-family and multi-family residential development (although fees may vary based on project specifics). The total fees for a single-family residence were $24,854, or 7% of the project's valuation. The total fees for an 8-unit apartment building were $62,279. This equates to $7,785 per unit or 7% of the project's valuation. As illustrated by Table 33, developers of multi-family housing can benefit from lower per-unit fees. 44 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-178-
Constraints on Housing Production
Table 33: Total Fees for Residential Development Projects Single-family 8-unit Apartment
Fee Type Residence! Building'
Planning
Project Review Committee NA $555
$4,3413 $4,341
Site Plan Review
Building Department Fees
$14 $37
CBSC SB 1473 fee
Plan Check Fees $1,964 $4,257
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Permit Fees $5,270 $8,348 Development and Impact Fees
Art in Public Places $1,728 $4,592
Capital Improvement Fee $500 $4,000
Water Meter Installation $4,221 $4,462
Construction Water Fee $50 $200
Water Connection Fee $721 $5,768
Water Production Facility Expansion Fee $1,500 $12,000
$3,200 $3,200
Sewer Connection Fee
$1,300 $10,400
Waste Water Fees
$45 $119
Strong Motion Fee
$24,854 $62,279
Total Fees
$24,854 $7,785
Fees per Unit
Assumptions:

1. Single-family Residence: Valuation = $345,522; 3/4" Water Meter

2. 8-unit Apartment Building: Valuation = $918,365; 1" Water Metel

3. site plan approval is not required for single-family residents on an in-fill site Source: City of Blythe, Development Services Department, 2023 In 2019, the City conducted a Fee Analysis to ensure that fees are adequately set to meet infrastructure demands, as well as assess and address any excessive fees that are a constraint to development. To ensure that fees re not a constraint on development the City will undergo a new fee study in 2024 to review the existing fee schedule.

Development Processing and Permit Procedures
Project Review Committee
The City uses a Project Review Committee Process (PRC) as the first step in the development of a project.

The PRC process is an informal process that allows all departments (Planning, Building, Public Works, Fire, Transit and Utilities) to review development proposals and provide comments early in the process.

Applications are received and reviewed for completeness. Once an application is deemed complete and fees have been paid, site plans, landscape plans, architectural drawings and signage plans are reviewed for conformance with zoning and land use ordinances. Response is given to the applicant within 30 days in regard to accepting the Application submittals or requesting revisions to the plans. The City reviews 45 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-179-
Constraints on Housing Production
permits pursuant to Government Code §65920 requirements. Project review is required for all newly constructed land uses except for the construction of single-family dwellings on infill parcels. The PRC process is intended to benefit developers by providing comments on needed revisions or necessary public improvements early on to save time and avoid issues later on in the development process. However, as an informal, uncodified process, the PRC process may create confusion or uncertainty for developers.

Therefore, a program has been added to formalize the PRC process and create findings for approval that are objective and provide certainty in outcomes.

Conditional Use Permits
Certain uses, such as planned developments in the P-D zone and multi-family development in the C-G zone require a conditional use permit (CUP). A CUP is a discretionary permit reviewed and approved by the City Council. To approve a CUP, the City Council must make the following required findings (per Section

17.68.025 of the Blythe Municipal Code):

1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of this title and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located;

2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

This finding on "materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity" may be considered subjective without specific, established criteria.

The Zoning Code has additional findings for residential uses in non-residential zones:

1. The proposed dwelling is in character with the existing neighborhood;

2. The proposed dwelling is in an area where adjacent land uses are residential;

3. The proposed dwelling does not conflict with the permitted uses of the zone in regard to access and traffic generation.

The intent of the CUP process is to ensure that proposed uses are designed in a way that is compatible with surrounding uses. The process also protects future residents of new projects by ensuring that special considerations are made for residential uses with regards to noise and other potential impacts in commercial zones. However, the City is proposing to meet its RHNA primarily in vacant commercial land along commercial and transportation corridors. Therefore, the required findings for permitting residential uses in nonresidential zones only if the proposed dwelling is in character with the existing neighborhood (finding #1) and the adjacent uses are residential (finding #2) may constrain the City's ability to meet its RHNA.

This Housing Element includes a program to revise the required findings to ensure they are objective and provide certainty in outcomes, and to remove the requirements the residential uses in nonresidential 46 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-180-
Constraints on Housing Production
zones can only be approved if in character with the existing neighborhood and the adjacent uses are residential.

Streamlined Review
The City will implement Program 2.A.6 for the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process for developments that conform to SB 35 and Government Code §65913.4 requirements. The City does not currently impose any restrictive ordinances in regard to rental units or any other housing unit types. In order to facilitate and reduce Site Plan reviews the City will encourage predévelopment meetings. At these pre- development meetings, the applicant prepares a Site Plan to show building dimensions, landscaping, utility connections, easements, lighting plan, parking spaces, layout of the development, etc. This would not be required of residential infill or subdivisions. Subdivisions comply with the Map Act and Chapter 16 of the BMC and are not required to do a PRC or Site Plan.

Additionally, the City will implement Program 2.A.7 to post the City's zoning map on the City's website to encourage transparency and facilitate development site selection.

Development Process Overview
State law requires proposed project and development processes to be consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The City is also responsible for analyzing a project's impact under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The following represent the average time frames for various planning applications:
• General Plan Amendment 3-9 months
• Re-zoning 3-9 months
• Tentative Subdivision Map 45-60 days
• Building Permit Review forsingle family 5-10 days
All applications can be processed concurrently. Therefore, the process for a typical multi-family or single- family housing project, assuming no General Plan Amendment or Re-zone, would typically require 30 to 60 days. Public notice, if required", does not extend processing time. Single-family homes on infill lots are an exception, and only require administrative planning review and a building permit. The administrative planning review process for infill single-family homes is limited to a review of development standards for consistency. In 2018, the City prépared a User Fee Study. The analysis identified a reduction and some increases to planning fees. Table 34 denotes the planning fees associated with the project development process.
- If there is no Zone Change or GP Amendment required of the project, the only public notice would be to adopt the required CEQA document. All other aspects would be managed through administrative processes.

CITY OF BLYTHE 47
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-181-
Constraints on Housing Production
Table 34: Planning Fees
Description Unit Fee
Annexation(s)
Annexation Filing Fee (City) Deposit $3,500
LAFCO and State Annexation Fee(s) Deposit Cost
Annexation Environmental Document Deposit Cost + 10%
Discretionary Projects
Tentative Parcel Map Deposit $2,834
Tentative Tract Map $2,653
Final Map $2,204
Final Tract Map $3,128
Revised, Extended or Amended Map $715
Change of Zone/General Plan Amendment (Map) $3,171
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment $2,979
General Plan Text Amendment $4,112
Conditional Use Permit $1,676
Site Plan Approval $4,341
Planned Development Deposit $2,500
Specific Plan Deposit $2,500
Major Variance $1,531
Environmental Documents Applies to all Discretionary Projects IS/Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Dec. Deposit Mitigated Negative Declaration Deposit Deposit
Environmental Impact Report Deposit Deposit
Administrative Applications
Lot Line Adjustments $362
Parcel Merger $362
Minor Variance $615
Certificate Compliance $615
Project Research/Map Preparation Per Hour $119
Temporary Use Permit (valid 1-year) $241
Miscellanèous Planning
Sign Permit (One Sign) $118
Planning Sign Permit (Two or More Signs) $178
Large Family Daycare $357
Verification of Zoning Letter $169
Tax Credit Allocation Committee Forms $66
Letter of Convenience & Necessity $953
Minor Plan Check (fence, patio, room addition, etc.) $29 Major Plan Check (SFR, MFR, Commercial/Industrial) $59
Sidewalk Encroachment $379
Appeal to City Council $555
Project Review Committee Letter $603
Project Review Committee w/ Meeting & Letter $1,447
Cardroom Application Deposit Deposit
CITY OF BLYTHE 48
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-182-
Constraints on Housing Production
Description Unit Fee
Documents / Maps
General Plan $78
Zoning Ordinance $72
General Plan/Zoning Map $60
Colorado River Corridor Plan $14
Colorado River Corridor Plan Map $60
Quechan Park Master Plan $12
Downtown Design Guidelines - Color $60
Downtown Design Guidelines - Black & White $30
Housing Element $24
Area Wide Housing Study (2002) $24
Transportation Master Plan $36
CD of documents available electronically $18
Source: July 1, 2021, City of Blythe
On-Site and Off-Site Improvements
The installation of curbs, gutters, street lighting, and sidewalks, or the repair of such existing street improvements to City standards, is required along the street frontage of any building site as a condition precedent to issuing any building permit, in accordance with Municipal Code standards. In many cases, off-site improvements and/or mitigations may also be required, such as flood control improvements.

Infrastructure costs are incorporated into the total residential development project costs.

In all cases where a development impact fee is charged, the City will set forth specific amounts of the fee, lay out the benefit and impact areas on which the development impact fee is imposed, list the specific public improvements to be financed, describe the estimated cost of these facilities, describe the reasonable relationship between this fee and the several types of new developments, and set forth time for payment. To the extent that the development impact fee includes components for financing projects already included in fees collected under other City Ordinances (i.e., sewer connection, water connection), such other fees, when paid, are credited against the appropriate components of the development impact fee. Fees are periodically re-assessed to establish they are reasonably related to the burden of developments and whether the described public facilities are still needed.

Effective January 2006, SB 1087 requires water and sewer providers to grant priority for service allocations to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower-income households. The City of Blythe is the water and sewer utility provider for the City and will comply with SB 1087 requirements.

Subdivision Improvement Requirements
All subdivisions in the City of Blythe must conform to the requirements of the City of Blythe Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, the State Subdivision Map Act, and applicable Conditions of Approval for the project. Subdivision standards for minimum lot size, width, and depth of lots, and parking standards are consistent with those utilized throughout Riverside County. Density bonuses will allow for smaller lots or higher densities to facilitate affordable housing goals. The established minimum City public 49 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-183-
Constraints on Housing Production
street improvement requirements for residential subdivisions are half-width right of way dedications, curb and gutter (as determined necessary), and 5-foot sidewalk adjacent to the curb (as determined necessary). These requirements are typical of all California jurisdictions.

Residential Development Standards
Zoning ordinances and development standards can be restrictive to housing development. Based upon the City's General Plan, the City's Zoning Ordinance defines in more detail the range of density of residential units allowable in each residential zone and other principal factors such as the required lot area per dwelling unit and the specific uses allowable for each zoné classification. In addition to residential zones, the City also permits residential development in the C-G zone.

Table 35 summarizes the City's development standards, and they are discussed in further detail in the following sections.

Table 35: Residential Development Standards
Zones
R-L-1-
Standard R-E R-L-1 72 R-L-2 R-M-L R-M R-H C-G
Min. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (sq. ft.) 9,600 7,800 7,200 6,000 3,900 3,100 1,500 5,000

2. 11.16 14.05 29.04 22.0
Multi-family Units per Acre
Max. Lot Coverage 40% 40% > 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% n.a.

Setbacks
Front 25 ft. 25 ft 20 ft. 15.ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft.
20ft.- - Ht. 5ft.*
5 ft. 5 ft. 5. ft. 5 ft. * 15ft.* O ft.

Interior Side
Reverse Corner Side 10 ft. 10 ft 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.

Rear 25 ft. 25vt. 20 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. | 15 ft. 5 ft.

Source: City of Blythe Municipal Code
*Structurés with three or more stories shallhave a minimum side setback of 10 ft.

Zones
Standard R-M R-H C-G
R-E R-L-1 R-L-1-72 R-L-2 R-M-L
Min. Lot Area per Dwelling 9,600 7,800 7,200 6,000 3,900 3,100 1,500 5,000 Unit (sq. ft.)
Multi-family Units per Acre 11.16 14.05 | 29.04 22.0
Max. Lot Coverage 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% n.a.

Setbacks
Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 20ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft.

Interior Side 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.1 5 ft. 1 5 ft. 1 O ft.

Reverse Corner Side 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.

Rear 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 5 ft.

CITY OF BLYTHE 50
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-184-
Constraints on Housing Production
Density
Maximum allowable density in Blythe ranges from 4.5 units per acre to 13.8 units per acre in the low density zones. Maximum densities of 14 units per acre and 29 units per acre are permitted in the R-M and R-H zones, respectively. In addition, the City permits residential uses up to 22 units per acre in the C-G zone.

Comparatively, the City of La Quinta, a community within Riverside County, allows for 8 units per acre in its medium density zone and 16 units per acre in their high density zone. Increased density allows developers to achieve economies of scales and reduce development costs. To promote high density development and comply with State density bonus law, the Citý will implement Program 1.A.3. The City has also promoted increased density by reducing minimum lots size requirements for the medium and high-density zones.

Building Height and Setbacks
The Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum building height. of two stories for single-family. structures. For multi-family dwellings, the maximum height is three stories and 34 feet. These building heights are compatible with the maximum densities allowed by the Code. Multi-family zones have maximum densities up to 22 units per acre (C-G) and 29 units per acre (R-H). In general, one story is considered adequate to accommodate 10 units per acre and each story is 12 feet. Given these assumptions, allowable heights in Blythe are not considered a constraint to maximum densities since three stories can accommodate the maximum densities.

The City's required setbacks are presented in Table 35. The minimum setbacks are typical of residential development in most jurisdictions in the region and do not pose a constraint to development.

Off Street Parking
Off street parking requirements in Blythe are based upon the zoning of the property. In the R-R, R-E, R-L, and R-M-L zones, two parking spaces per dwelling unit are required. One and one-half parking spaces per unit are required in the R-M and R-H zones. The City has no guest parking requirement.

Blythe's parking regulations tend to provide, the appropriate amount of parking for residential projects; however, basing the requirement on the zoning district rather than the size of the unit may be a constraint to the development of smaller units (i.e., number of bedrooms). Therefore, the Housing Element includes Program 2.A.6 to modify the City's /parking requirements to create separate requirements for detached single-family homes and multi-family developments and create multi-family parking standards based on the number of bedrooms.

Lot Coverage and Recreation Space
The Blythe Zoning Ordinance limits lot coverage to 40% in all residential zones. Additionally, the Zoning Ordinance has recreation space requirements. Per Section 17.10.060 of the Zoning Ordinance, all residential developments must:
51 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-185-
Constraints on Housing Production
• Provide a minimum of one square foot of recreation space for every five square feet of gross dwelling unit floor area.
• At least half of the required recreation space shall be private, with each unit having one square foot of private recreation space for every ten square feet of its gross floor area. • No recreation area shall have a dimension of less than eight feet.

This requirement may be waived by the planning director if the proposed development contains exceptional design features or amenities (such as spas, a pool, tennis courts).

Blythe's recreation space requirements are on par with other jurisdictions and do not create a development constraint. However, the lot coverage requirement may create a development constraint for higher density projects in the R-M and R-H zones. Taken with the other development standards, it may be difficult to develop a multi-family project at the maximum density in these zones while keeping to the 40% lot coverage requirement, particularly for infil sites. Therefore, the Housing Element includes Program 2.A.6 to modify the lot coverage requirements for the R-M and R-H zones.

Zoning for a Variety of Housing
Table 36 summarizes the permitted and conditionally permitted residential uses within in each zone.

Note that residential uses are also allowed in certain other zones. The following discussion provides additional information on the various housing types permitted in the City of Blythe.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)..

In 2021, the City amended its Zoning Ordinance, Section 17, to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs (Bachelor/Granny Flat/Efficiency units), by-right in residential, IS and IG zones. Ordinance 911-21 meets State law requirements to allow ADUs by-right in residential zones. However, since 2021, several new State laws have modified ADU requirements to further encourage this type of development.

A program has been added to update the City's ordinance to comply with recent changes.

This program also includes implementation of incentives for ADU development, including the following:

1. Develop pre-approved ADU plans and advertise their availability on the City's website.

2. Provide ADU resources on the City's website, including ADU requirements, pre-approved plans, and available funding (such as CALFHA funding for pre-development costs).

3. Assign a dedicated permit technician for ADU inquiries and reviews. 52 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-186-
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029

CITY OF BLYTHE
*Subject to BMC Section 17.68.025
P = Permitted; CUP = Conditional Use Permit
Source: Blythe Municipal Code, 2023.

Single Room Occupancy
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Supportive Housing
Farmworker Housing
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Mobile Home Park
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
CUP. CUP CUP CUP® CUP CUP CUP Residential Care > 6P
Residential Care ≤6P
CUP CUP Multiple Housing Units
CUP Two-Family
CUP* CUP* CUP Single-Family
P-D R/MH R-H R-M R-M-L R-L R-E RR SPR Residential Use

I-S C-G
Zones Residential Zones
Commercial/Industrial
Table 36: Zoning and Permitted Uses
Emergency Shelters
Senate Bill (SB) 2 requires emergency shelters to be permitted by-right in at least one zone where adequate capacity is available to accommodate at least one year-round shelter. The California Health and Safety Code (§50801) defines an emergency shelter as "housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or households may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay." In 2013, the City amended its Zoning Code (17.63A.010) to include emergency shelters as an allowed use without a conditional use permit in the I-G and I-S industrial zones. The following development and management standards shall apply to emergency shelters as authorized by §65583(a)(4) of the California Government Code:

1. The maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly by an emergency shelter shall be

35. 2. Off-street parking shall be based upon demonstrated need, if parking for an emergency shelter shall not be more than that required for other commercial or industrial uses permitted in the Service Industrial (I-S) and General Industrial (I-G) zones.

3. Appropriately sized and located exterior and interior on-site waiting and intake areas shall be provided. Appropriate exteriorlighting shall be provided.

4. On-site management shall be provided,

5. Security shall be provided during the hours that the emergency shelter is in operation.

6. The maximum length of stay by a homelèss person in an emergency shelter shall be six months.

7. An emergency shelter shall not be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

AB 2339 (2022) requires that emergency shelters be allówed ás a permitted use in one or more zones where residential or mixed use developments are also permitted. Currently, emergency shelters in the City of Blythe are only permitted in the I-5 and I-G zones, which allow single-family residential uses with a conditiónal use permit. AB 2339 also expanded the definition of "emergency shelters" to include other interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. The City will amend its Zoning Code to expand the definition of emergency shelters to pursuant AB 2339 as part of Program 2.D:3.

AB 139 requires that the City must permit by-right emergency shelters with adequate capacity to serve the number of individuals identified in the most recent Point-in-Time homeless count. Parking standards for emergency shelters shall be based on the number of employees only. The only distance requirement allowable is a maximum 300 feet from another shelter; no other distance requirements are permitted.

The City's emergency shelters have a bed limit of 35 and a 300-foot separation requirement but do not meet parking requirements set by State law. The City's Housing Plan includes a program to amend the Zoning Code so parking requirements in emergency shelters are based on the number of employees pursuant to AB 139.

The City's most recent Point-in-Time count found 112 individuals experiencing homelessness in Blythe.

The City's homeless population tends to congregate in Central Blythe along commercial corridors, especially near gas stations, grocery stores, and shaded vacant areas in Central Blythe. The I-S and I-G CITY OF BLYTHE 54
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-188-
zones are appropriate for the location of homeless shelters because they are also located in areas where homeless tend to congregate - with proximity to major arterials, transit services, and job centers (Figure 8). Currently, there are 227 acres of vacant I-5 zoned land in the city, distributed across parcels ranging from 0.01 acres to 67 acres. Given bed count and separation requirements, the City would need at least 4 accommodate the 112 homeless persons who could require shelter. An analysis of suitability based on parcel size identifies 56 parcels of less than one acre in size that would be appropriate for small to medium size shelter facilities with enough spread to adequately accommodate the City's unsheltered homeless residents (Figure 9).

CITY OF BLYTHE 55
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-189-
Figure 8: I-S and I-G Vacant Parcels
City Boundary
I-S/I-G- Vacant
48,03
430.0€
ACE
46%
2S7:
1ml
Figure 9: I-S and I-G Vacant Sites (<1.0 Acres)
City Boundary
I-S/I-G- Vacant
35408
413068
'WEST TR
A CENTRAL "EAST
402
CITY OF BLYTHE 56
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-190-
Supportive and Transitional Housing
Pursuant to SB 2, transitional and supportive housing types are required to be treated as residential uses and subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. The City's Zoning code lists supportive and transitional housing as permitted uses within zones allowing residential uses.

Supportive housing is defined by §50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code as housing linked with on-site or off-site services with no limit on the length of stay and that is occupied by a target population as defined in Health and Safety Code $53260 (i.e., low-income person with mental disabilities, AIDS, substance abuse, or chronic health conditions, or persons whose disabilities originated before the age of 18). Services linked to supportive housing usually focuses on retaining housing, living, and working in the community, and/or health improvement.

Transitional housing is defined in §50675.2 of the Health and Safety Code as rental housing for stays of at least six months but where the units are recirculated to another program recipient after a set period. It may be designated for a homeless individual or family transitioning to permanent housing. This housing can take many structural forms such as group housing and multi-family units and may include supportive services to allow individuals to gain necessary life skills in support of independent living.

Assembly Bill (AB) 139 has amended State law for supportive and transitional housing. The City's Zoning Ordinance meets the permitting requirements and does not impose development standards beyond what is allowed within residential zones.

The City included Program .2.D.3 to treat transitional and supportive housing as a residential use that is only subject to the same requirements in the same zone. Additionally, Program 2.D.3 will include amendments to ensure the Çity's regulations are consistent with AB 2162, which requires certain supportive housing projects of 50 units or fewer to be permitted by right in all zones where multi-family and mixed-use developments are permitted and prohibits parking requirements within ½ mile of public transit.

Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
State housing law provides low barrier navigation centers meeting specified standards must be allowed by-right in areas zoned for mixed use and in nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses pursuant to Government Code §65660. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers aim to create low-barrier, service-enriched shelters focused on moving people into permanent housing. The centers are intended to provide temporary living facilities, while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, and housing. Program 2.D.3 will amend the Zoning Code to specifically allow for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers as a permitted use consistent with state law requirements. 57 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-191-
Single Room Occupancy
The state recognizes the importance of single-room occupancy (SRO) units as a valuable form of affordable private housing for lower-income individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities. SROs are typically a minimum of 250 square feet in size and include a kitchen and a bathroom. The City allows SROs by CUP in the I-S and I-G zones.

Residential Care Facilities
The state Lanterman Act declares that mentally and physically disábled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings. The City Zoning Code partially addresses the requirements of residential care facilities under its Supportive Housing and Rest Home provisions. Program 2.D.1 will amend the Zoning Code to specifically designate permitted uses by-right in residential zones for care facilities regardless of facility size. These regulations will apply to State licensed facilities and unlicensed facilities, subject only to the generally applicable, nondiscriminatory health, safety, and zoning laws that apply to all single-family residences.

Mobile Homes Parks and Manufactured. Homes
Manufactured homes and Mobile Home Parks offer a cost-effective alternative for homeownership. The City has designated zones that allow Mobile: Home Parks, as depicted in Table 36. In 2021, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 910-21 to permit mobile homes by-right in the R/ME zone and in the R-H, R-M, R- L, R-E, R-M-L and RR zone by CUP. The City will implement Program 2.A.6 to amend the Zoning Code to consolidate R/MH and the Mobile Home zones and allow for mobile homes pursuant to Government Code §65852.3. Currently, there are no available vacant sites with the R/MH zone.

Employee and Farmworker Housing
The Zoning Ordinance permits farmworker housing in the RR and A zoning districts in compliance with Health and Safety Code $17021.6.

The Zoning Ordinance does not currently contain provisions for employee housing. Health and Safety Code §17021.5 (Employee Housing Act) requires jurisdictions to permit employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees to be deemed a residential use subject to the same standards as single family residences. A Program 2.D.4 in the Housing Plan will amend the Zoning Ordinance to comply with the Employee Housing/Act.

Constraints on Development for Persons with Disabilities State Senate Bill 520 requires this element must analyze potential and actual government constraints specifically on the development of housing for persons with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is supported at the state and local level.

The City's Building Department requires compliance with ADA standards as part of the building permit review and inspection process, as does every other community in the country. The City has no requirements that would constrain the development of housing for disabled persons- housing for CITY OF BLYTHE 58
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-192-
disabled persons, whether in a group setting, apartment or condominium project, or a single-family home, is not considered any differently than housing for any other member of the community. There are no requirements for concentration of residential care facilities; no site planning requirements that constrain housing for persons with disabilities; the Zoning Ordinance defines "family" consistent with the federal definition, as one or more individuals in a household; and there are no special parking requirements for all housing types that serve persons with disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodation
The City amended its Zoning Code in September 2013 to allow a procedure for persons requesting a reasonable accommodation. Pursuant to Chapter 17.85, a request forreasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, their representative or any entity, when the application of a requirement of this zoning ordinance or other city requirement, policy or practice acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities. Requests for reasonable accommodation are reviewed and approved administratively by the City Planner, unless the request is made in conjunction with another discretionary application. In reviewing a request, the review authority shall consider the following factors:

A. Whether the housing, which is the subject of the request, will be used by an individual disabled under the Acts;
Whether the request for reasonable accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to an individual with a disability under the Acts (Federal Fair Housing Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act);
C. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city;
D. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a city program or law, including but not limited to land use and zoning; E. Potential impact on surrounding uses;
F. Physical attributes of the property and structures; and G. Alternative reasonable accommodations that may provide an equivalent level of benefit.

Chapter 17:85 provides a clear process to facilitate the review and approval of requests for reasonable accommodation. Overall, the factors considered for approval are objective; however, "potential impact on surrounding uses" is broad and open to interpretation by the decision maker. Therefore, Program 2.D.5 has been included to amend Chapter 17.85 to remove this factor from consideration when reviewing reasonable accommodations.

Infrastructure Constraints
Housing costs can be impacted by the availability of infrastructure. Infrastructure constraints such as lack of adequate water, sanitary sewer lines (or inappropriate soils for septic tanks), electricity, and other essential public utilities and services can preclude development and increase the cost. The primary constraints in Blythe are regarding the water supply and distribution system, the limited existing sanitary sewer system, and to a lesser degree limited stormwater conveyance facilities. Figure 10 details the City's CITY OF BLYTHE 59
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-193-
existing water connectivity that is readily available to support development. It is observed that constraints to development due to water supply are seen in the northwestern portion of the City. This area is being served by an above ground water storage tank.

Dry Utilities
Optimum, an internet, cable, and phone provider, serves residential consumers in Blythe. A second phone and internet carrier is Frontier. Between the two carriers homes can be equipped with phone, cable, and internet services. Southern California Edison is the electricity provider for the City. New residential developments would need to consult with Southern California Edison to confirm the application process, including the NDP & PM Application Design Process Overyiew. In addition to the Southern California Edison design and review process, developers would need to consult with the City Development Department to ensure that electrical plans conform fo City Standards and California Building and Fire Code. Southern California Edison's design review for new developments requiring new electricity connections can range from 3 months to 6 months.

The City's wastewater treatment plant treats on average 1. 138 million gallons per day (MGD) and has an ultimate design capacity of 2.4 MGD. The wastewater treatment plant has excess capacity of 1.26 MGD.

With an existing population in the City (not Inçluding the prisons, which have their own water and sewer facilities) of 13,723, this means that the City has sewer capacity for an additional 18,000 people. There is more than enough capacity to accommodate the housing need.

Development of the delivery system and connection of existing neighborhoods to the treatment plant continue to be an issue of concern. The City has excess domestic water capacity of 1 MGD. Based on projected daily consumption rates of 219 gallons per capita per day, the City will have sufficient capacity to accommodate an additional 4,500 persons (Blythe 2010 Urban Water Management Plan). Again, this is more than enough to accommodate the housing need. The City completed a new water treatment plant facility in 2007 with a 2.2-million-gallon steel reservoir. The new water treatment plant replaced Well Nos. 1 and 16 with two new 1,500-gallon-per-minute groundwater supply wells, filtration treatment equipment, and a reservoir storage tank on one new facility site. The City has demonstrated a commitment to expanding sewer service and assigning funding to the program now and in the future. 60 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-194-
Figure 10: City of Blythe Water Distribution Map
LEGEND
CITY CE BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA - JAMUARY 2023

SXISTING WATER DISTRIBUTION MAP
CITY OF BLYTHE 19
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-195-
Constraints on Housing Production
As it relates to water production, according to the City of Blythe General Plan 2025, the City has the capacity to generate 7.6 MGD, and has a peak consumption of 6.6 MGD. As discussed above, the City has extended and improved water system infrastructure, and expanded its service area to include areas with deteriorated infrastructure. The City's commitment to long-term expansion of the water system will continue to be key to the provision of housing in the future.

Transparency in Development Processes and Regulations
The City strives to ensure that its development review process and regulations are transparent. Providing readily accessible information regarding the development application requirements, review process, and fees are a key component in transparency. Table 37 provides list of development information currently provided on the City's website. To further expand the available resources on the City's website, Program

2.A.7 in the Housing Plan commits to posting additional information, including the planning and development fee schedule, planning applications and forms, and informational handouts that are currently available at the public counter but not on the website.

Table 37: Development Resources on the Blythe City Website Information Type Website Location
General Plan https://www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/27/Planning-Zoning Municipal Code/Zoning Ordinance https:/ www.cityotblythe.ca.goy/-1/Planning-Zoning Zoning Map(s) https://www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/167/Zoning-Maps CITY OF BLYTHE 62
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-196-
Housing Opportunities
IV. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
A. Future Housing Needs
HCD predicts housing needs based on a statistical analysis of population growth trends in California. Based on population growth projections, the State allocates the number of units that need to be created during an 8-year Housing Element planning period to achieve housing units to meet population demand. For the 6* Cycle Housing Element planning period, 2021 to 2029, HCD developed population growth estimates and allocated them to Council of Governments (COGs), including SCAG, which is responsible for Riverside County. This allocation is termed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). State law requires local jurisdictions to plan for the number of units for each income type contained in the RHNA through goals, policies, and programs included in the Housing Elément: Table 38 provides the RHNA allocation for the City of Blythe for the planning period from 2021 to 2029.

The City has a RHNA allocation of 82 very low income units, Pursuant to new state law (AB 2634), the City must project the number of extremely low income (30% or less of AMI) housing needs based on Census income distribution or assume 50% of the very low income units as extremely low. Therefore, in compliance, of the 82 very low-income RHNA, the City is estimating. 41-units for extremely low-income households or approximately 8.3% of the total housing needs projection.

Table 38: RHNA by Income Category
Income Category Income Threshold No. of Units Percentage of Units 50% or less of the AMI 82 17%
Very Low
51% to 80% of the AMI 71 14%
Low
Moderate 81% to 120% of the AMI 96 19%
Over 120% of the AMI 245 50%
Above Moderate
494 100%
Total
Source: SCAG 6™H Cycle 2021 Allocation Plan
B. Availability of Sites for Housing
This section assesses available land for near-term residential development to accommodate the RHNA for this Housing Element planning period. The inventory was compiled based on a careful review of the existing Land Use Element of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as well as field and aerial photo observations.

Site Selection
The city contains an abundance of developable land for residential uses, including affordable housing, across a range of densities. The City conducted a thorough assessment of land with the following parameters:
63 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-197-
Housing Opportunities

1. Vacant

2. Zoned for residential uses only

3. Allows at least one unit

4. Have current, planned, or potential infrastructure
This search yielded 101 parcels covering 209 acres with a potential for 676 units (15 low, 173 moderate, 488 above moderate- the next section describes how developmental potential was calculated). With a remaining need of 138 lower income units, the City expanded its search to vacant sites zoned CG (commercial general) which permit high density residential uses (22 units per acre). The City searched for sites zoned CG between 0.5 and 10 acres' with the following characteristics:

1. Within a High Quality Transit Area

2. Along a transit line

3. Low Mod Pop less than 50% (2015 HUD)

4. Poverty: less than 30% pop below poverty line (2021 ACS)

5. Not in a High Poverty and High Segregation Tract
These criteria were specifically selected to ensure that CG sites selected (which would be suitable for lower income housing) did not exacerbate patterns of segregationtor need and improve housing choice and access to resources for special needs groups. Appendix A shows the comprehensive AFFH analysis that identified southern Central Blythe (Census Tracts 461.02, and 462) as areas of High Poverty and Segregation and vulnerable to displacement. However, this area is also closest to resources as it is near High Quality Transit Areas (HQTAs) and commercial corrídors with amenities (grocery stores, transit lines, City Hall). Because the sites near HQTAs and resources are also areas with a high concentration of segregation and poverty, the City prioritized site selection for lower income RHNA units in areas of low poverty and low segregation but near transit. Sites that met at least three of these criteria were selected.

This resulted in 14 parcels with a potential for 262 lower income units.

Estimating Development Potential
Realistic Capacity
To estimate the level of developmènt allowed, each vacant parcel was reviewed for appropriateness for residential use. Recognizing the new State law requirements for assessing the City's continued ability to meet the RHNA (SB 166 and AB 1379), this sites inventory conservatively uses a density factor of 50% of the maximum allowable density.

These achieved density assumptions are in line with the assumptions for the 6* Cycle sites inventory of El Centro and Needles, two neighboring cities sharing similar characteristics with the City of Blythe. All three cities are part of the arid Southern California desert region along the Colorado River. These cities also share a similar economic structure in that agriculture, particularly related to farming and livestock, is a 2 Per HCD guidelines, these sizes are deemed suitable for lower income units.

CITY OF BLYTHE 64
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-198-
Housing Opportunities
significant economic activity as well as being a gateway hub for or travelers moving between Southern California and other states, such as Arizona and Nevada.

El Centro used an adjustment factor of 76% for high density, 67% for medium density, and 58% for low density. Needles used an 80% adjustment for low, medium, and high densities. Thus, a density adjustment factor of 50% is very conservative. This density factor brings the estimating of realistic capacity to the lower end of the density range of the respective zones.

Although the C-G zone permits 100 percent nonresidential uses, the probability of such usage is minimal.

Throughout the previous planning period, there have been no entitled non-residential developments in the City, and the last construction of 100 percent commercial development took place in the early 2000.

The City anticipates facilitating residential uses (by removing the restrictive CUP findings) will encourage development in the City core area.

Affordability Assumptions
State law (Assembly Bill 2342/Government Code §65583.2) uses allowed density as a proxy for income/ affordability for the sites inventory. shows the site density used to determine affordability for the sites inventory. Generally, lower density zones are presumed to bé affordable to moderate and above moderate households. Government Code §65583.2, subdivision, (c)(3)(B) allows local governments to utilize "default" density standards that are "deemed appropriate to accommodate housing for lower income households. Default density refers to the density considered suitable to encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing. According to HCD, parcels need to be appropriately sized (between 0.5 and 10 acres) to achieve financial feasibility of lower income units. For the City of Blythe, default density for lower income units must be at least 20 units per acre.

Table 39: Affordability Assumptions by Density
Zone Density Range (du/ac) income Level
R-E, RL up to 1. Above Moderate
RML, RM 11 or 14 Moderate
RH 15-29 Lower
CG up to 22 Lower
Availability of Infrastructure
All of the sites identified are expected to have dry utilities (gas, electricity, internet). There is sufficient total dry utility capacity to accommodate the City's regional housing need for the planning period.

Adequate Sites
The available vacant sites selected can accommodate a total of 938 units (277 lower income, 173 moderate income, and 488 above moderate income) meeting the RHNA allotment of 82 units for very- low, 71 units for low-income, 96 units for above-moderate, and 245 units for above moderate-income households, as detailed in Table 40. A visual representation of available, vacant land is detailed in Figure CITY OF BLYTHE 65
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-199-
Housing Opportunities
11, and Table 41 shows the site characteristics by parcel for all sites selected for the 6* Cycle Sites Inventory.

Table 40: 6* Cycle Sites Inventory - Adequate Sites
Income Category Low Mod AM Total
RHNA 153 96 245 494
Sites Inventory
- 488 488

R-E, RL
RML, RM - 173
15 RH
262
CG
1173 488 938
Total Sites Inventory
Shortfall/Surplus +77 ·243 +444
% Buffer +81% +80% +99% +90%
Adequate Sites Yes Yes Yes
DRAF
CITY OF BLYTHE 66
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-200-
Housing Opportunities
Figure 11: 6* Cycle Sites Inventory Map
Styx:
creville North
Bh for
win Enrake Bled ~
469
Pala Verte areso
East
459 West Blythe
Central !.

Miller Farms®
County of fiverside, Cantomnin Stale Perta, Bari, HERE, Gamin.

SateSraph, Beolcohnalogies, Inc, METINASA, US6S, Bursu of Land Management, E7A, MPS LISA, ETi, NASA, MSA, USS, FOMA
City Boundary 2 Miles
C Cly Boundary
Site Inventory
Income Category
Lower
Moderate
Above Moderate
City of Blythe
Site inventory!

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-201-
Housing Opportunities
Figure 12: 6* Cycle Sites Inventory-Close Up
880 Ra
459 Pin n Don=
North
East
1 mies
West Blythe
Highness
County of
Safer VE, INC, METUMASA, USES, BurRu Ge Lna
USDA, EXi, NASA, NGA, USES, FEMA
City Boundary 0 Miles
Cia Cly Boundary
Site Inventory
Income Category
Lower
Moderate
Above Moderate
City of Blythe
Site Inventory
CITY OF BLYTHE 68
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-202-
Housing Opportunities
Table 41: Parcel-by-Parcel Sites Inventory
Min Pot Cap the Level
836061004 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.59 Vacant No
836061011 Residential Low Density (R-L.) 0.60 AM Vacant No 836061012 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.90 N AM Vacant No 836061015 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.89 N Vacant
836062012 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0:50 Vacant No
836062013 Residential Low Density (R-L) 10.51 Vacant No 836062015 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.47 AM Vacant No 836075001 Residential Low Density (R-L.) 0.79 Vacant No 836080050 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.25 Mod Vacant No 10 836090002 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L.) 11 0.51 Mod Vacant No 836090003 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.51 Mod Vacant No 836090016 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 41 0.51 N Mod Vacant No 836090022 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 1.00 Mod Vacant No 836090039 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 1.00 Mod Vacant No 836090041 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 1.50 Mod Vacant No 16 836090045 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.49 Mod Vacant No 17 836090047 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.49 N Mod Vacant No 18 836190006 Residential Estate (RE), R-L-1-72, (R-L-1) LO 10.26 30 AM Vacant No 19 836190008 Public/Quasi (P/Q-P), (R-L-1-72), (R-L-2 (6,000))x/R-L-1 (7,800). 19.677 68 AM Vacant No 20 836190009 (R-L-1 (7,800)) 13.92 34 Vacant No
21 836190010 Public/Quasi (P/Q-P), (R-L-1-72), (R-L-2) 5.14 17 AM Vacant No 839011008 Residential Estate (R-E) 5.47 10 AM Vacant No 23 839021036 Residential Estate.(R-E) 2.94 AM Vacant No 839033024 Residential Estate (R-E) H 3.10 AM Vacant No
839033025 Residential Estate (R-E) 3.52 AM Vacant No
26 839100002 Residential Low Density (R-L) 1.61 AM Vacant No 842022071 Planned Development/Medium Density, Residential (P-D/RM) 14 2.84 Mod Vacant No 842031002 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.40 H Vacant No 842031004 Residential Low Density (R-L) 1.10 AM Vacant No 842031006 Residential Low Density (R-L.) 0.60 N AM Vacant No 842031007 Residential Low Density (R-L) 8.32 Vacant No
842041008 Planned Development/Medium Density Residential (P-D/RM) 14 0.30 N Mod Vacant No 842041016 Planned Development/Medium. Density Residential (P-D/RM) 14 0.45 Mod Vacant No 842041017 Planned Development/Medium Density Residential (P-D/RM) 14 0.45 Mod Vacant No 842041041 Planned Development/Medium Density Residential (P-D/RM) 14 0.15 Mod Vacant No 36 842042011 Residential Low Density (R-L) 2.42 AM Vacant No 37 842060015 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L.) 1.45 Mod Vacant No 842060034 Residential Low Density (R-L) 8.56 AM Vacant No CITY OF BLYTHE 69.

HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Opportunities
APN: oning
842060035 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.86 Mod Vacant 40 842090010 Residential Low Density (R-L) 1.22 AM Vacant 842090016 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.66 Vacant
842113020 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L.) 11 0.63 Mod Vacant 842113025 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.35 H Mod Vacant 842113033 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.29 Mod Vacant 842113034 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.29 Mod Vacant 842113035 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.33 Mod Vacant 842127008 Residential Low Density (R-L) 2.09 AM Vacant
842131005 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.55 AM Vacant
49 842131006 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.72 AM Vacant 50 842220019 Residential Low Density (R-L.) 1.46 AM Vacant 845030002 High-Density Residential (R-H) 15 0.53 in Low Vacant 845030003 High-Density Residential (R-H) 15 29 1.00 10 Low Vacant 845100014 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 4 1.26 00 Mod Vacant 845100019 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 2.00 11 Mod Vacant 55 845180027 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.22 Mod Vacant 56 845180032 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.22 Mod Vacant 57 845180035 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L). 11 0.22 Mod Vacant 58 845180042 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.45 Mod Vacant 59 845180057 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.77- Mod Vacant 60 848023026 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.21 Mod Vacant 61 848034013 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.52 N Mod Vacant 62 848052001 Medium Density Residential (R-M). 14 0.17 Mod Vacant 63 848053002 Medium Density Residential (R-M 14 0.52 Mod Vacant 848053009 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 0.18 Mod Vacant 65 848071001 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L). 11 0.25 Mod Vacant 66 848071002 Medium to: Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.25 Mod Vacant 848082011 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 0.16 Mod Vacant 68 851080021 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 1.65 11 Mod Vacant 69 851090014 Residential Low Density (R-L) 7.24 21 AM Vacant 70 851090015 Residential Low Density. (R-L) 7.90 23 AM Vacant 71 851102005 Medium Density Residentlal (R-M) 14 0.50 Mod Vacant 851110005 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L.) 11 0.20 Mod Vacant 73 851130017 Medium to Low Density Rèsidential (R-M-L) 11 0.50 N Mod Vacant 74 851130018 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 0.25 Mod Vacant 75 851130030 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-ML) 11 3.30 18 Mod Vacant 76 854080026 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 0.15 Mod Vacant 854080030 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 0.65 Mod Vacant

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Opportunities
Hot cap: mC LEVER In-Pres
854080031 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 1.09 Mod Vacant No 854080043 Medium Density Residential (R-M) 14 0.26 Mod Vacant No 857020022 Residential Estate (R-E) 0.75 AM Vacant No
857030013 Residential Estate (R-E) 1.04 N AM Vacant No
857061001 Residential Low Density (R-L) 7.11 AM Vacant No 857190006 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.33 Mod Vacant No 857190010 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 11 0.41 Mod Vacant No 857190037 Medium to Low Density Residential (R-M-L) 1.38 Mod Vacant 857221001 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.53 AM Vacant No 857221006 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.43 AM Vacant No 88 857221007 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.41 Vacant No 869160028 Residential Low Density (R-L) 4.00 14 AM Vacant No 869160037 Residential Low Density (R-L) 0.50 AM Vacant
869160040 Residential Low Density (R-L) 1.25 AM Vacant No 92 869160041 Residential Low Density (R-L) 4.00 14 AM Vacant No 93 869160047 Residential Low Density (R-L) 1.50 AM Vacant No 94 869160048 Residential Low Density (R-L) 1.50 AM Vacant No 95 869160075 Residential Low Density (R-L) 11.94 AM Vacant No 96 869160076 Residential Low Density (R-L) N 1.49 AM Vacant No 869170002 Residential Low Density (R-L) in 9.06 22 AM Vacant No 869170003 Residential Low Density (R-L) 6.447 16 AM Vacant No 99 869170023 Residential Low Density (R-L) 14.00 35 AM Vacant No 100 869432002 Residential Low Density (R-L) 2.13 AM Vacant No 101 869432003 Residential Low Density (R-L) 2.66 AM Vacant No 102 824191035 General Commercial (C-G). 0.96 10 Lower Vacant No 103 824194001 General Commercial (C-G) 1.29 14 Lower Vacant No 104 824194003 Generál Commercial (C-G) 2.44 26 Lower Vacant No 105 824194010 General Commercial (C-G) 22 0.56 Lower Vacant No 106 824194011 General Commercial (C-G) 22 0.86 Lower Vacant 107 851071020 General Commercial (C-G) 22 2.46 27 Lower Vacant No 108 851080018 General Commercial (C-G) 22 2.15 23 Lower Vacant No 109 851080026 General Commercial (C-G) 0.84 Lower Vacant No 110 851110025 General Commercial (C-G) 22 1.09 11 Lower Vacant No 111 851110044 General Commercial (C-G) 22 1.38 Lower Vacant No 112 851120006 General Commercial (C-G) 22 1.60 17 Lower Vacant No 113 857180019 General Commercial (C-G) 22 2.96 32 Lower Vacant No 114 857180020 General Commercial (C-G) 22 0.60 Lower Vacant No 115 857180022 General Commercial (C-G) 5.24 57 Lower Vacant CITY OF BLYTHE 71
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Opportunities
C. Availability of Financial Resources
The City currently does not offer any programs to promote housing development within the City. During outreach activities community members and developers expressed the need for down-payment assistance programs. The City added Program 1.A.2 and modified Program 2.A.4, to connect funding for first-time homebuyer down payment assistance and self-help programs. As part of the inventory assessment, it was determined that housing stock needs abatement or rehabilitation to maintain and preserve units. Program 2.B.2 will be added to secure abatement and home rehabilitation funds. Program

2.A.5 will be added to create marketing material to promote available, vacant sites within the City to low- income and market-rate housing developers. In addition to first-time homebuyer assistance funding, the following state, federal, and local funding sources are available through competitive and noncompetitive allocation processes.

Federal Resources
HOME Funds - The HOME program was created pursuant to the 1990 Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA). HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions. The program's flexibility allows grantees to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantee or other forms of credit enhancement, or rental assistance or security deposit.

The City applies as a co-applicant with the County of Riverside for HCD and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. HOME funds can be used for tenant-based rental assistance, property acquisition, site improvements, and other costs related to the provision of affordable housing for low- income families. (under 80% of median income).

US Départment of Housing and Urban Development-Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Assistance - The Section 8 program is a federal program that provides rental assistance to very low-income persons in need of affordable housing. The Section 8 program was authorized by Congress in 1974 and developed by HUD to provide rental subsidies for eligible tenant families (including single persons) residing in newly constructed, rehabilitated, and existing rental and cooperative apartment projects.

The rents of some of the residential units are subsidized by HUD under the Section 8 New Construction, Substantial Rehabilitation, and/or Loan Management Set-Aside programs. All such assistance is project- based - i.e., the subsidy is committed by HUD for the assisted units of a particular mortgaged property for a contractually determined period. The Section 8 program offers a voucher that pays the difference between the current fair market rent and what a tenant can afford to pay (e.g., 30% of their income). The voucher allows a tenant to choose housing that may cost above the payment standard, but the tenant must pay the extra cost. The Housing Authority of Riverside County administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for Blythe.

CITY OF BLYTHE 72
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-206-
Housing Opportunities
USDA Rural Housing Service Programs (RHS) - RHS was formerly the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA). Under RHS, communities can access a variety of housing programs to subsidize housing and retain affordability for low- and very low-income households. Programs include but are not limited to the following:

Section 515 Rental Housing Program - The Section 515 Rental Housing Program provides long-term financing and rental assistance payments on behalf of lower-income households to developers/ operators of new rental housing.

Section 502 Direct Loan Program - Under the Direct Loan Program, individuals or families receive direct financial assistance directly from the Housing and Community Facilities Programs in the form of a home loan at an affordable interest rate.

Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program - Undér the Guaranteed Loan Program, the Housing and Community Facilities Program guarantees loans made by the private sector, The individual works with the private lender and makes payment directly to the lender._ Section 504 Home Repair Program, àlso known as the Single-Fẩmily Housing Repair Loans & Grants, offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development was set up to provide financial aid to low-income homeowners so they can repair, improve, or modernize their homes.

State Resources
Community Development Block Grant Funds - The City of Blythe hàs participated in the CDBG program as part of the County of Riverside entitlement process. Currently, the City is not an entitled City.

California Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) - Created by the 1986 Tax Reform Act, the LIHTC program has been used in combination with county and other resources to encourage the construction and rehabilitation of rental housing for lower-income households. The program allows investors an annual tax credit over a 10-yèar period, provided that the housing meets the following minimum low-income occupancy requirements: 20% of the units must be affordable to households at 50% of area median income (AMI); or 40% of the units must be affordable to those at 60% of AMI. The total credit over the 10-year period has a present value equal to 70% of the qualified construction and rehabilitation expenditures. The tax credit is typically sold to large investors at a syndication value. As referenced earlier, there are currently 9 Jow-income properties in the City that have utilized LIHTC funding.

Joe Serna Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program - The purpose of the program is to finance new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of owner-occupied and rental units for agricultural workers, with a priority for lower-income households. The program provides homeowner grants, rental construction grants or loans, and rental rehabilitation grant or loans. For rehabilitation or new home construction, lien restrictions are required for 20 years. If the unit is sold to a nonfarm worker buyer before completing the 10th year, the full grant amount must be repaid under most circumstances. For rental construction grants or loans, lien restrictions for assisted units are required for 40 years. If assisted units are sold for uses other than farmworker housing before the 40t year, under most circumstances, the CITY OF BLYTHE 73
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-207-
Housing Opportunities
grant must be repaid in full. For rental rehabilitation grants or loans, lien restrictions for assisted units are required for 20 years. If assisted units are sold for uses other than farmworker housing before the 20th year, the grant must be repaid in full, under most circumstances.

D. Opportunities for Energy Conservation
Housing affordability is also influenced by the cost of energy. Energy rates in California and Riverside County have increased annually, despite the California Public Utilities Commission's efforts to mitigate residential costs. Rates remain some of the highest in the country: in 2021, Southern California Edison announced rate increases for their served territories, thus making energy efficiency essential, and especially necessary for lower-income residents. Program 1.C.2 will be modified to establish a collaboration with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (VAG) to promote the Inland Regional Energy Network Program (IREN). IREN is á grant-funded program that will provide energy efficiency programs to residents of Blythe.

Continuing with the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the City will continue to promote energy- efficient development and initiatives throughout the City. in addition, State law for green building practices will continue to be abided by in the approval of building permits.

Op
74 CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-208-
Review of Existing Housing Element
V. REVIEW OF EXISTING HOUSING ELEMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS - 5th Cycle (2014-2021) This section will evaluate the effectiveness of the policies and programs that were adopted during the Housing Element planning period from 2014 to 2021. Based on a program's effectiveness, it will be continued, modified, or deleted.

Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Delete
Program 1.A.1 To comply with Government Code §65915 Development Services Zoning Code. was not Continue/Modify and Senate Bill (SB) 1818, the City will General Fund amended to include density amend its Zoning Code to be consistent February 2015- -bonus language. This with state density bonus law. Program will be continued and modified as Program
A.1.3. Municipal code will be
~ revised to include language
that is consistent with
California Government Code
5565915-65918.

Program 1.A.2 To comply with Assémbly Bill (AB) 1866, Planning Department Municipal Code was not Delete the City will define secondary dwelling. GeneralFund revised to include language units and permit them via a ministerial February 2015 regarding the ministerial action (by right) in all single-family approval of second units. residential zones. SB 9 supersedes the
requirements established by
AB1866. The City adopted
Ordinance No. 911-21
amending the Municipal
Code to meet the
requirements for second
units/ADU's and JADU's.

CITY OF BLYTHE
75 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
Program 1.B.1 Monitor the City's potable water- Public Works Funding was secured for the Continue generating capacity and its potable water General Fund design and construction of a distribution system to increase the water- Ongoing, throughout the 500,000-gallon water storage generating capacity, when necessary, to planning period. tank located in the vicinity of meet Blythe's long-term housing the Pald Verde College and expansion needs, and to provide an serving the Mesa Bluffs. adequate supply of potable water to
residences citywide.

Program 1.B.2 Monitor the City's sewer system and Public Works Ongoing monitoring Continue treatment capacity to increase the sewer General Fund
system network, as necessary, to meet Ongoing, throughout the:

Blythe's long-term housing expansion planning period
needs, through grants and loans from
state and federal programs.

Program 1.C.1 Enforce State laws requiring that alt new Development Services The City adopted water Continue/Modify (non-mobile home) housing units are built General Fund conservation measures via by linking energy in compliance with the new requirements Ordinance No. 871-2015-U. conservation of Title 24, which ensure much greater Completed an Urban Water resources and tips energy efficiency, and explore various to the City website. methods of creating incentives. and 2021
requírements to build energy-efficient.
low-income housing. Such methods could.
include adopting building codes and
landscape ordinances that promote
energy and water efficiency and offering
reduced or no development costs for
those programs thạt have been designed
to maximize energy efficiency in all new!
residential development. This will énsure
that utility bills, particularly those for
cooling of new units, will be affordable to
lower-income persons. The City shall

CITY OF BLYTHE
76 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
make information available from utility
purveyors on energy conservation
programs available at City Hall and the
library.

Program 1.C.2 Development Services The City adopted Ordinance Continue/Modify California Edison (SCE) and CVAG to General Fund 872-15 to facilitate roof top promote the Green for Life program, a Continuous. solar. program that provides new tools, City made energy efficiency training, policies, and guidance on how to
become more energy efficient, save
money, and reduce the carbon footprint.

The City will provide brochures and
information regarding workshops at City
Hall and at the library.

Program 1.D.1 Support and enforce fair housing laws and Development Services. No housing discrimination Continue/Modify policies by referring discrimination GeneralFund complaints were reported to complaints to the Riverside County: Continuous/ the City within the 5'h Cycle Economic Development Agency (EDA), Housing Element planning which maintains the area's clearinghouse period.
for such complaints. Data and information
on the EDA's programs are maintained at
Citý Hall and available on the City's
website. Brochures are available at City
Hall and other community locations.

Program 2.A.1 Support self-help programs for lower- Development Services Eighteen (18) units were Continue/Modify income households and provide General Fund added to the housing stock assistance where possible in the Continuous during the 5'* Cycle Housing construction of three self-help homes Element planning period. within the city annually through Sixteen (16) single-family coordination and cooperation with homes, one (1) ADU, and Habitat for Humanity, DACE, and other one (1) mobile home. organizations, and provide information on

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
these programs at City Hall and the No new housing was added library. to meet the housing needs
of the special needs
population including the
physically and develop-
mentally disabled, the
elderly, large-households,
female-headed household.
homeless, and farmers.

Program 2.A.2 Analyze and update various existing Development Services or Information was made. Continue/Modify programs for lower-income homebuvers General Fund/Riverside available upon request. that include Mortgage Credit Certificate County-
Programs, First-Time Home Buyer, and 2013-2021
various other existing assistance
programs, and provide information on
these programs at City Hall and the
library. Ensure that programs are
receiving the maximum utilization by
lower-income residents of Blythe.

Program 2.A.3 Identify zoning to encourage and facilitate Planning Department No new units were proposed Continue/Modify housing suitable for extremely low- General Fund or developed during the 5th income households, such as supportivè Ongoing, as projects are Cycle HE planning period. housing and single-room occupancy units. processed through the No new housing was added The City willencourage the development Development Services to meet the housing needs of housing for extremely low-income Department and annual of the special needs households through a variety of activities outreach with local population including the such as performing outreach to housing. developers physically and develop- developers on at least an annual basis, mentally disabled, the providing financial (when feasible) or in
kind technical assistance or land write, elderly, large-households, female-headed household,
downs, providing expedited processing, homeless, and farmers. identifying grant and funding
CITY OF BLYTHE 78
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
opportunities, applying for or supporting
applications for funding on an ongoing
basis, reviewing and prioritizing local
funding at least twice in the planning
period, and/or offering additional
incentives beyond the density bonus.

Program 2.A.4 The City shall pursue available and Development Services No new units were proposed Continue/Modify appropriate state and federal funding Community Development or developed during the 5th sources to support efforts to meet new Block Grants (CDBG) Cycle HE planning period. construction needs of extremely low-, - (HCD), Downtown No new housing was added very low-, low-, and moderate-income Rebound Program (HCD),/ to meet the housing needs households and assist in addressing the Home Investment needs of households overpaying for of the special needs Partnership-Program population including the
housing costs and/or living in an (HOME) (HCD), Multi- physically and develop- overcrowded situation. Appropriate family Housing Program mentally disabled, the
sources of funding will be determined.on (HCD), Housing Finance elderly, large-households, a case-by-case basis. Agency, HELP Program,
afemale-headed household,
HUD Programs (Section homeless, and farmers.
221(d), Section 811
(persons with disabilities),
Federal Home Loan Bank,
Housing Programs, Tax
Exempt Bonds, Low-
Income Housing Tax
Credits (state and federal)
Program 2.B.1 Coordinate with the Palo Verde Valley Development Services Senior rates are available. Continue Transit Agency to ensure that public and Palo Verde Valley The TRIP Program was transportation needs of seniors are Transit Agency deployed granting access to adequately met. Ensure that seniors have General Fund transportation to seniors adequate access to needed medital 2014 and ongoing (60+) that live in remote services, shopping, and other amenities areas outside the areas from their residences.

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029 79
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
Served by Desert Road
Runner fixed routes
Program 2.B.2 Increase participation in the Senior Home Development Services: No loans were secured. Continue/Modify and Riverside EDA Grant funds have been
(This program provides emergency and Senior Home Repair Grant exhausted and no funding is minor repairs to address health and 2013-2021 currently àvailable. safety concerns that include improve-
ments for handicapped accessibility,
repairs to plumbing, electricity, heating,
cooling and ventilation systems, and roof
repairs.) This program will strive to
rehabilitate approximately five homes
annually with support of the EDA. The
City will distribute EDA brochures to
senior centers, medical offices, and.
churches to heighten awareness of the
program.

Program 2.C.1 The City shall cooperate with neighboring Development Services Participated in the Point-in- Continue/Modify cities, the County, and other agencies in General Fund Time Count and actively the development of programs aimed at 2013-2021, annually participate in initiatives providing homeless shelters and related*
services. homeless.

Program 2.D.1 SB 520 requires residential care facilities Development Services Zoning code was not Continue of six or fewer persons to be permitted in. General Fund modified. all residential żones. Currently, residential February 2015 No residential care units care homes with six or fewer persons are
permitted in some zones with a
conditional use permit. The City will revise Element Cycle. requirements. The City will amend the Zoning code will be revised Zoning Code to define group homes and to align with State Law. allow for group homes with six or fewer
CITY OF BLYTHE 80
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
persons by right in all residential zones
subject only to the same restriction in
that zone and will allow larger licensed
residential care facilities of seven or more
persons in the Service Industrial (IS) and
General Industrial (IG) zone with a
conditional use permit. Additionally, the
City will amend the Zoning Code to
update its definition of family to be
consistent with current housing law.

Program 2.D.2 The City will work with the Inland Development Services City staffing and funding did Continue/Modify Regional Center to implement an General Fund not permit activities. outreach program that informs families February 2015
within the City on housing and services
available for persons with developmental
disabilities. The program could include.
the development of an informational
brochure, include information on services.
on the City's website, and provide
housing-related training for individuals/
familiés through workshops, as funding:
and staffing permit.

Program 2.D.3 The City will amend the Zoning Code to Development Services Zoning code was amended. Continue/Modify to ensure that supportive and transitional General Fund include Low-Barrier housing are treated as residential uses February 2015 Navigation Centers subject only to the same restrictions that that align with apply to other residential dwellings of the State law for same type in the same zone. transitional and
supportive housing.

Program 3.A.1 Development Services Funding was not secured. No Continue/Modify the purchase and rehabilitation of fixer- USDA Housing Preserva- units were rehabilitated up homes by lower-income familiés. tion Grant Funds
CITY OF BLYTHE 81
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Review of Existing Housing Element
Responsibility/Funding/ Continue/Modify/
Program Action Timing Evaluation Delete
2013 - 2021, annually during the 5th Housing
homes annually for lower-income Element Cycle.
households.

Program 3.A.2 Continue to provide funds to leverage the Redevelopment Agency No homes were Continue/Modify rehabilitation of lower-income owner- County of Riverside rehabilitated, and funding occupied homes through the Riverside Continuous was not sècured. No new County EDA's Home Improvement units were added during the Program and Housing Preservation Grant. 5th Housing Element Cycle.

Strive to rehabilitate an average of eight
lower-income, owner-occupied homes
annually.

Program 3.A.3 Continue code enforcement action on Code Enforcement Continue substandard motels and apartments as General Fund. opened 28 new code complaints occur or as identified by Ongoing enforcement cases and had routine City monitoring or inspection. 482 ongoing cases.

Program 3.A.4 Monitor units at risk to ensure that their Development Services Funding sources were not Revise and affordability is preserved. Annually HUD Financing through secured. No new housing continue contact property owners, gauge interest LIHPRHA, Community units were added during the and identify nonprofit partners, and Development Block Grant 5th Housing Element Cycle. pursue funding and preservation strategy (CDBG) Program, Section on a project basis. The City will work with 202/811 Capital Grants, tenants of at-risk units and provide them California Housing with education regarding tenant rights Finance Agency Mortgage and conversion procedures. The City will Loans, and Low-Income also provide tenants in at-risk projects Housing Tax Credits with information regarding Section 8 rent
subsidies through the Housing Authority
and other affordable housing
opportunities in the city.

CITY OF BLYTHE
82 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
VI. HOUSING PLAN
Sections Il through IV of this Housing Element establish the housing needs, constraints, and opportunities in Blythe. Section V reviews the prior planning period's performance and evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented housing programs during that period. These findings help identify new or continuing challenges in meeting the housing needs of the community. The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth the City's goals, policies, and programs to mitigate some of these challenges and effectively address Blythe's identified housing needs for the 2021-2029 planning period.

A. Housing Issues
Housing construction has generally not kept pace with household demand including new construction and unit rehabilitation and preservation. The lack of housing opportunities has contributed to the overall housing challenges faced in the community today insufficient housing stock and lack of affordability to extremely low and very low-income households. The 2021-2029 Housing Element plan establishes goals, policies, and objectives to address the critical issues that pose a significant constraint against maintaining a well-balanced community.

B. Housing Goals, Policies and Programs
Goal 1 Attract and provide housing to meet the present and future needs of residents in the City of Blythe at all income segments and provide a fair share of the area housing needs, within identified governmental, market, economic, and natural constraints.

Policy 1.A On a citywide basis, increase the number of housing units to meet the need for additional housing during the 2021-2029 period.

Program 1.A.1 The City will pursue state, federal, and local funding sources to increase and preserve the housing stock. Apply cooperatively with the County of Riverside to secure funding for first-time homebuyers and down payment assistance programs. The City will apply as a co-applicant with the County of Riverside to secure funds for abatement/ rehabilitation programs. Link available funding sources on the City website. The City will seek to fund 3 housing rehabilitation/preservations projects. The City will promote the down payment assistance program and request reporting from the County of Riverside.

The City will target 5 successful down payment assistance applications annually.

Funding General Fund
Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule 12/31/2024, thereafter ongoing annually
Program 1.A.2 Establish a partnership with the Imperial Valley Business Resource Center, a USDA 502- loan packager, to connect interested low and very-low-income homebuyers with resources and pathways to homeownership.

Funding General Fund
CITY OF BLYTHE 92
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-217-
Housing Plan
Responsible Development Services
Schedule 12/31/2024
Program 1.A.3 Create a Density Development Bonus to incentivize development by increasing economies of scale. The program will adhere to State law requirements. The City will send a notice to housing developers annually regarding the availability of density bonuses for qualifying applicants. One density bonus will be granted annually resulting in the creation of one medium to high density, development. A total of 14 new moderate-income units will be created.

Responsible Planning Department
Schedule Complete by 06/30/2024
Funding SB 2 Planning Grant Funds
Program 1.A.4 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2, reusing the following types of sites in the City's site inventory for lower income RHNA are subject to by-right approval without discretionary action and exempt from CEDA and subject only to design review based on objective standards when a project includes 20-percent of the units affordable to lower- income households and no subdivision is proposed:

Reuse Sites (No Rezoning Required):

Vacant sites that were identified in the City's 4th and 5th cycles Housing Element as sites for lower income RHNA; and
• "Nonvacant sites that were identified in the City's 5th cycle Housing Element as sites for lower income RHNA.

By-right shall mean the local government's review shall not require:
• A conditional-use permit
• A planned unit development permit
• Other discretionary, local-government review or approval that would constitute a "project" as defined in Section 21100 of the Public Resources Code.

This provision does not preclude local planning agencies from imposing design review standards: However, the review and approval process must remain ministerial, and the design review must not constitute a "project" as defined in Section 21100 of the Public Resources Code.

The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to require by-right approval of housing development that includes 20 percent of the units as housing affordable to lower income households, applicable to sites being used to meet the 6th cycle RHNA that represent a "reuse" of sites previously identified in the 4th and 5th cycles Housing

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-218-
Housing Plan
Element. The "reuse" sites are specifically identified in the inventory. By-right approval for reuse sites is effective as of the statutory deadline of the Housing Element (October 15, 2021). Consistent with State law and as a matter of policy, the City will comply with State law with this requirement for projects to be proposed on re-use sites.

Funding General Fund
Responsible Development Services
Schedule As a matter of policy, consistent with State law, the City will provide by- right approval to development proposals on reuse sites, beginning 10/15/2021 (Statutory deadline of the Housing Element update).

Complete Zoning Ordinance amendment.by 06/30/2024.

Program 1.A.5 To ensure adequate sites are available throughout the planning period to meet the City's RHNA, the City will continue to annually update an inventory that details the amount, type, and size of parcels, to assist developers in identifying land suitable for residential development and that also details the number of extremely low, very low, low, and moderate-income units constructed annually. To ensure sufficient-residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA need, the City will develop and implement a formal ongoing (project-by-projeçt) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code §56863. Should an approval of devèlopment result in a reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower-income households, the City will identify and zone sufficient sites to accommodate the shortfall.

Funding General Fund
Responsible onsible Development service
Schedule Complete by 06/30/2024
Policy 1.B Ensure that adequate infrastructure is available to facilitate development that will provide existing and future residence with reliable utility services.

Program 1.B.1 Monitor the City's potable water generating capacity and its potable water distribution system to increase the water-generating and distribution capacity, when necessary, to meet Blythe's long-term housing expansion needs, and to provide an adequate supply of potable water to residences citywide.

Responsible Public Works Department
Schedule Annual monitoring throughout the planning period.

Funding General Fund
Program 1.B.2 Monitor the City's sewer system and treatment capacity to increase the sewer system network, as necessary, to meet Blythe's long-term housing expansion needs, through grants and loans from state and federal programs.

CITY OF BLYTHE 94
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-219-
Housing Plan
Responsible Public Works Department
Schedule Ongoing, throughout the planning period.

Funding General Fund
Policy 1.C Enforce the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and/or the California Building Code and encourage the addition of energy-efficient construction techniques beyond the requirements of these codes.

Program 1.C.1 Enforce State laws requiring that all new (non-mobile home) housing units be built in compliance with the new requirements of Title 24, which ensure much greater energy efficiency, and explore various methods of creating incentives and requirements to build energy-efficient low-income housing. Such methods could include adopting building codes and landscape ordinances that promote energy and water efficiency and offering reduced or no development costs for those programs that have been designed to maximize energy efficiency in all nềw residential development. This will ensure that income persons. The City shall make informatión available from utility purveyors on utility bills, particularly those for cooling: of new units, will be affordable to lower- energy conservation programs available on the City website.

Responsible Development Services.

Schedule. Continuous,
Fynding. General Fund
Program 1.C.2 The City shall work with Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide guidance on how to become more energy efficient, save money, and reduce the carbon footprint. The City will provide information regarding SCE's Energy Efficient programs on the City website. The City will collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) quarterly, to promote the Inland. Regional Energy Network (IREN) energy efficiency programs on the City website:

Responsible \ Development Services Department
Schedule Meet quarterly; promote continuously throughout the life of the IREN Program.

Funding General Fund
Policy 1.D Ensure housing choice and a variety of fair, decent, and safe living conditions for City residents règardless of age, sex, family composition, race, ethnicity, religion, disability status, or income.

Program 1.D.1 Support and enforce fair housing laws and policies by referring discrimination complaints to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, which maintains the area's clearinghouse for such complaints. The process for reporting housing discrimination CITY OF BLYTHE 95
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
- 220-
Housing Plan
and resources will be posted on the City website and will be disseminated at the onset of new water utility connections.

Responsible Development Services
Schedule Fair Housing Information will be posted on the City website by 12/31/2022, thereafter, continuous.

Funding General Fund
Goal 2 Work to develop housing choice and a variety of affordable, quality housing for lower income and special needs groups, and those who otherwise would have difficulty affording housing at market rates.

Policy 2.A Increase the quality and variety of housing and homeownership options among extremely low, very low, and low income households, especially among overcrowded households.

Program 2.A.1 Support self-help programs for lower-income (extremely low-, very low-, low-) and special needs households and provide assistance where possible in the construction of six self-help homes within the City annually through coordination and cooperation with Habitat for Humanity, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, other organizations, and provide information on these programs. on the City website. The City will revise the Municipal Code to streamtine the abatement of nuisance properties and create a mechanism to take conservatorship of nuisance properties to be re-purposed for housing development through self-help programs. Two nuisance properties will be identified and abated annually for a total of 16 properties during the 2021 to 2029 planning period.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Update City website regarding the availability of self-help programs by 06/30/2024; Streamline process for identifying nuisance properties completed in 2022. Mechanism for conservatorship of abated properties created in 2022.

Funding General Fund/SB 2 Grant Planning Funds
Program 2.A.2 Analyze and update various existing programs for lower-income homebuyers that include Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs, First-Time Home Buyer, and various other existing assistance programs, and provide information on these programs on the City website. Fácilitate one annual community forum to engage and inform the public of available homebuyer assistance programs.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Annual Community Forum by 12/31/2024 and website updates 12/31/2024. (
Funding General Fund
CITY OF BLYTHE 96
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-221-
Housing Plan
Program 2.A.3 Identify zoning to encourage and facilitate housing suitable for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and for all special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households), such as supportive housing and single-room occupancy units. The City will encourage the development of housing for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and for all special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households) through a variety of activities such as:
• Performing outreach to housing developers on at least an annual basis; • Providing financial (when feasible) or in-kind technical assistance or land write- downs;
• Providing expedited processing;
• Identifying grant and funding opportunities, applying for or supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis, reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least twice in the planning period;
Waiving Art in Public Places development impact fee which is applied to residential development of five or more lots or on five or more acres; Deferring planning and plan check fees and permit fees until project completion (before Certificate of Occupancy is issued); and
Allowing additional density ok flexibility in development standards for projects containing an affordable housing component.

The City will work to create 66 new, units for extremely low/very low-income households, new construction of 71 low-income households, and new construction of 48 new moderate income households.

Responsible Planning Department
Schedule Ongoing, as projects are processed through the Development Services Department and annual outreach efforts to developers.

Funding General Fund
Program 2.A.4 The City shall pursue available and appropriate state and federal funding sources to support efforts to preserve and meet new construction needs of extremely low, very low, low-, and moderate-income households and for all special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households) and assist in addressing the needs of households overpaying for housing costs and/or living in an overcrowded situation. Appropriate sources of funding will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The City will apply as a co-applicant with Riverside County for at least one housing funding source per calendar year.

CITY OF BLYTHE 97
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-222-
Housing Plan
Responsible Development Services
Schedule Ongoing, monitor NOFAs on an annual basis.

Funding Apply for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)(HCD), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) (HCD), Multifamily Housing Program (HCD), Housing Finance Agency, HELP Program, HUD Programs (Section 221(d), Section, Section 811 (persons with disabilities)) as a cooperative applicant with the County of Riverside.

Explore Federal Home Loan Bank, Housing Programs, Tax Exempt Bonds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (state and federal) Program 2.A.5 Create marketing material to promote available, vacant sites within the City to low- income and market-rate housing developers.

Responsible Development Services
Schedule 06/30/2024. Revise, update and disseminate annually.

Funding SB 2 Planning Grant Funds
Program 2.A.6 The City will amend the Zoning Code to
• Permit manufactured housing in the same manner and in the same zone as a conventional or stick-built-structures are permitted pursuant to Government Code 65852.3 and consolidate R/MH and Mobile Home zones.
• Implement Streamlined. Ministerial Approval Processes for development that • conforms to SB 35 and Government Code 965913.4 requirements. •Modify the City's parking requirements to create separate requirements for detached single-family homes and multi-family developments and create multi- family parking Standards based on the number of bedrooms. • Modify the lot coverage requirements for the R-M and R-H zones.

Revise Conditional Use Permit findings to ensure findings are objective and provide for certainty in outcomes, and to remove the required findings for approving residential uses in nonresidential zones only if dwelling is in character with the existing neighborhood and the adjacent uses are residential.

Establish Project Review Committee (PRC) Process and create findings for approval that are objective and provide certainty in outcomes.

Responsible / Development Services
Schedule 12/31/2024
Funding SB 2 Planning Grant Funding
Program 2.A.7 To encourage transparency and facilitate development site selection, the City will post the City's Zoning Map on the City website as well as additional information, including the planning and development fee schedule, planning applications and forms, and CITY OF BLYTHE 98
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-223-
Housing Plan
informational handouts that are currently available at the public counter but not on the website.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule By 06/30/2024 and ongoing
Funding General Fund
Program 2.A.8 In 2021, the City amended its Zoning Ordinance, Section 17, to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs (Bachelor/Granny Flat/Efficiency units), by-right in residential, IS and IG zones. Ordinance 911-21 meets State law requirements to allow ADU's by-right in residential zones. Howeyer, since 2021, several new State laws have modified ADU requirements to further encourage this type of development. The City will update the City's ordinance to comply with recent changes. The City will also promote the development of ADUs by:

1. Advertising availability of pre-approved plans on the City's website.

2. Providing ADU resources on the Gity's. website, including ADU requirements, pre- approved plans, and available funding (such as CALFHA funding for pre- development costs)
Assigning a dedicated permit technician for ADU inquiries and reviews.

The City will also inform ADU applicants that ADU units are subject to SB 329 and SB 222- rental unit cannot be denied based on source of income by posting information on the City website and the ADU application.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule By 06/30/2024 and ongoing
Funding General Fund
Policy 2.B Meet the various housing and related service needs of lower-income seniors at a local level.

Program 2.B.1 Coordinate quarterly with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency to ensure that the public transportation needs of seniors and special needs groups are adequately met.

Coordinate with the PVVTA to ensure that seniors have adequate access to needed medical services, shopping, and other amenities from their residences.

Responsible Development Services and Palo Verde Transit Agency Schedule Quarterly and on an ongoing basis.

Funding General Fund
CITY OF BLYTHE 99
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-224-
Housing Plan
Program 2.B.2 Increase participation in the USDA Home Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program. Assist one very-low-income family to secure rehabilitation funds. Preserve 8 very-low-income units during the 2021 to 2029 planning period.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Annually
Funding USDA
Policy 2.C Increase the supply of shelter options for the homeless.

Program 2.C.1 The City shall cooperate quarterly with neighboring cities, the County, and other agencies in the development of programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services. Participate in the Riverside County Continuum of Care activities.

Continue the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) activities and coordinate with the Regional Access Project (RAP) quarterly community forum.

Responsible Development Services Department/
Schedule Quarterly and on an ongoing basis.

Funding General Fund
Policy 2.D Meet the housing needs of persons with disabilities, Program 2.D.1 SB 520 requires residential care facilities. of six or fewer persons to be permitted in all residential zones. Currently, residential care homes with six or fewer persons are permitted in some zones with a conditional use permit. The City will revise the current regulations to meet State law requirements. Specifically, the City will amend Zoning Code to designate permitted uses by-right in residential zones for care facilities regardless of facility size: These regulations will apply to both State licensed facilities and unlicensed facilities, subject only to the generally applicable, nondiscriminatory health, safety, and zoning laws that apply to all single-family residences.

The City will amend the Zoning Code to define group homes and allow for group homes with six or fewer persons by right in all residential zones subject only to the same *restriction in that zone and will allow larger licensed residential care facilities of seven or more persons in all residential zones. Additionally, the City will amend the Zoning Code to update its definition of family to be consistent with current housing law. Revise Zoning Ordinance to reflect State law requirement for residential care facilities of 6 or less and 6 or more persons.

Responsible Development Services Department
Funding General Fund
Schedule 06/30/2024
CITY OF BLYTHE 100
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-225-
Housing Plan
Program 2.D.2 The City will work with the Inland Regional Center to implement an outreach program that informs families within the City on housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. Post a hyperlink to the Inland Regional Center on the City website.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Inland Regional Center information will be hyperlinked on the City website by 06/30/2024.

Funding General Fund
Program 2.D.3 The City will amend the Zoning Code to ensure that supportive and transitional housing are treated as residential uses subject only to the same rèstrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Specifically, the City will ensure the City's regulations are consistent with AB 2162, which requires certain supportive housing projects of 50 units or fewer to be permitted by right in all zones where multi- family and mixed-use developments are permitted and prohibits parking requirements within ½ mile of public transit.

Zoning Code will also be amended to reflect current state law requirements including language for low-barrier navigation centers. Low-barrier navigation centers will be allowed pursuant Government Code-§65660.

Emergency shelters in the City of Blythe are permitted by right in the I-5 and I-G zones, whích allow single-family residential uses with a conditional use permit. An analysis of suitability based on parcel size identifies 56 vacant I-S and 4-6 parcels of less than one acre in size that would be appropriate for small to medium size shelter facilities with enough spread to adequately accommodate the City's unsheltered homeless. The City will amend the Zoning Code to address recent changes:
• Expand the definition of emergency shelters per AB 2339 to include interim housing options such as navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite and recuperative care.

Amend Parking standards for emergency shelters to be based solely on staffing level pursuant to AB 139.

Schedule Completed by 06/30/2024
Responsible Development Services
Funding SB 2 Grant Planning Funds
Program 2.D.4 The Zoning Ordinance does not currently contain provisions for employee housing.

Health and Safety Code §17021.5 (Employee Housing Act) requires jurisdictions to permit employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees be deemed a residential use subject to the same standards as single family residences. The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to comply with the Employee Housing Act.

CITY OF BLYTHE 101
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-226-
Housing Plan
Schedule Completed by 06/30/2024
Responsible Development Services
Funding General Fund
Program 2.D.5 Chapter 17.85 provides a clear process to facilitate the review and approval of requests for reasonable accommodation. Overall, the factors considered for approval are objective; however, "potential impact on surrounding uses" is broad and open to interpretation by the decision maker. The City will afnend Chapter 17.85 to remove this factor from consideration when reviewing reasonable accommodations.

Schedule Completed by 06/30/2024*
Responsible Development Services*
Funding General Fund
Goal 3 Facilitate and promote renovations and replacement housing as necessary to upgrade the City's inventory of substandard and dilapidated. houses, mobile homes, motels, apartments, and other seasonal, temporary, or permanent dwelling units.

Policy 3.A Upgrade the quality of housing through renovations, remodeling, and/or replacement as needed to reduce the number of substandard and dilapidated houses in the city.

Program 3.A.1 Identify funding mechanisms to use for the purchase, and rehabilitation of fixer-up homes by lower-income (extremely low-, yery low, low-) and special needs households lég., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households). Assist one lower income or special neèds, household annually to secure home rehabilitation funds.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Annually
Funding USDA Housing Preservation Grant funds and Riverside County Housing Rehabilitation Program.

Program 3.A.2 Continue to collaborate with the County of Riverside to secure funds for rehabilitation - of lower-income owner-occupied homes. Strive to rehabilitate an average of one (1) lower-income, owner occupied home annually.

Responsible,/ Development Services Department
Funding: USDA, CDBG, and Riverside County
Program 3.A.3 Continue code enforcement action on substandard motels and apartments as complaints occur or as routine inspection data is collected. Code enforcement will follow-up with code violation complaints within 72 hours of report of violation.

Responsible Code Enforcement Department
Schedule Ongoing
CITY OF BLYTHE 102
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-227-
Housing Plan
Funding General Fund
Program 3.A.4 Monitor affordable units to ensure that their affordability is preserved. Annually contact property owners, gauge interest and identify nonprofit partners, and pursue funding and preservation strategy on a project basis. The City will work with tenants of at-risk units and provide them with education regarding tenant rights and conversion procedures. The City will also provide tenants in at-risk projects with information regarding Section 8 rent subsidies through the Housing Authority and other affordable housing opportunities in the City. Facilitate the creation of two (2) low-income units and forty-five (45) moderate-income units by the end of the 2021-2029 planning period.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Ongoing, as projects approach expiration. Annually contact property owners
Funding Cooperate with the County of Riverside to secure funding for the preservation utilizing HUD financing through LIHPRHA and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Cooperate with not-for- profits seeking Section 202/811 Capital Grants. Explore California Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Loans/Bonds. Cooperate with developers seeking Low-income Housing Tax Credits
Goal 4 Facilitate development that promotes inclusive, diverse communities that provide all income segments of the community access to high resource areas.

Policy 4.A Analyzé vacant: sites and provide zoning conducive to the development of mixed- income development in high resource areas.

Program 4:A.1 — Review and revise the Land Use Map to identify opportunities for inclusion of low- income, medium to high density development in high resource areas, as identified in the AFFH analysis:

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Review and develop strategies by 12/31/2027
Funding SB 2 Planning Grant Funds
Policy 4.B Promote communities that reduce greenhouse emissions, create transient-oriented development, and alternate to automobile transportation pathways.

Program 4.B.1 Pursue funding annually for housing developments that incorporate active transporta- tion initiatives; pedestrian pathways, shaded bus stops, and create green spaces that reduce heat islands.

Responsible Development Department
Schedule Annually and on an ongoing basis.

Funding SB 535 Funding Sources, Cap-and-Trade Funding Programs CITY OF BLYTHE 103
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-228-
Housing Plan
Goal 5: Affirmatively further fair housing
Policy 5.A: Meet the various housing and related service needs of community members who are lower income, persons and households with special needs, members of protected classes, and in areas of high segregation and poverty or are identified as special needs communities by State and federal Law (i.e. disadvantaged (SB 535), sensitive communities (SB 50), Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs), etc.).

Program 5.A.1: To adequately meet the housing needs of all segments of the community, the City will affirmative further fair housing through strategies that focus on outreach and enforcement, access to opportunities, anti-displacement, place-based strategy for improvement, and new housing in high resource areas.

Table 42 at the end of this section consolidates the City's meaningful actions to affirmatively further fair housing from the city's Housing Plan as wèll as unique actions to AFFH.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Ongoing- depends on action
Funding General Fund
Program 5.A.2: The City will implement a comprehensive communication strategy (See AFFH Outreach Strategies below) that includessa menu of actions aimed at effectively disseminating information about, existing resources and programs to underserved and sensitive communities, ensuring equitable access and awareness of available opportunities.

Responsible Development Services Department
Schedule Ongoing - depends on action
Funding General Fund
AFFH Outreach Strategies
A variety of public engagement activities and strategies are outlined in this plan to achieve housing mobility, increase access to opportunities, create new housing opportunities, and reduce displacement.

The AFFH Matrix below makes mention of outreach to targeted communities. These targeted communities are specified in the matrix (SB 353 communities, LMI tracts or block groups, TCAC low resource areas, etc.).

The City has five main engagement strategies:

1. City Website: Dedicated website with all housing information including educational material and link to fair housing provider.
a. Information will be provided in English and Spanish
b. Dedicated page on the City's website by December 2024.

CITY OF BLYTHE 104
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-229-
Housing Plan

2. Social Media: The City uses Facebook, Instagram, X (twitter) accounts to communicate with the community.
a. The City will make quarterly posts in English and Spanish about Fair Housing Resources and community programs as well as promote subscription to the City's Newsletter.

3. Email Newsletter: City newsletter to include advertising fair housing services and program resources.
a. Information to be provided in English and Spanish
b. Begin including fair housing information by July 2024. c. The newsletter email list was produced using the Water utility mailing list. The City will work to increase subscribership by promoting it on the City Website, social media accounts, and encouraging sign up at community events.

4. Community Events: The City has a few annual events that provide an opportunity to engage the community and increase awareness of faif housing and program resources. a. Annual events include but are not limited to: Chamber of Commerce, Community MarketFest, and Annual Outlook Conference
b. By Spring 2024, the City will prepare an informational sheet with Fair Housing Information and the programs available, City website link to resources, and Newsletter sign up to be distributed at community events. Sheet to be updated as needed. Information to be provided in English and Spanish.
c. Collect address/Tract information to track outreach effectiveness in reaching target populations

5. Doris Morgan Community Center: The Doris Morgan Community Center currently provides various services for senior citizens including money management; legal and tax counseling (income tax assistance and will preparation); citizenship preparation, translation, and interpretation; assistance with applying for entitlements; recreational activities; and arts and crafts. Medical services include blood pressure checks, medication review, and referrals. Offers a congregate lunch for seniors. The Center is located in Census Tract 461.02, identified as an area of High Poverty and Segregation and is considered a resource hub for this disadvantaged community.
a. City will ensure fair housing and resource information is disseminated here by advertising in English and Spanish.

Program 5.A.3: Anti-Displacement Strategy: The City is committed to preserving housing stability and affordability for residents and providing assistance to businesses so that they can stay and thrive in Blythe.

Residents in Census Tract 461.02 and 462 are at increased risk of displacement as displacement forces (private investments, rising housing costs, limited affordable housing opportunities, closure of Chuckwalla Valley State Prison) disproportionately impact lower income households, minority households, and households already experiencing cost burdens and overcrowding. To ensure existing residents in Census CITY OF BLYTHE 105
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-230-
Housing Plan
Tracts 461.02 and 462 can remain and benefit as the neighborhood improves the City will:

Implement Program 1.A.1 (first time homebuyer, down payment assistance, and rehabilitation programs), Program 2.A.1 (Self-Help housing and nuisance property rehabilitation). Program 1.A.2 (pathways to homeownership), and Program 3.A.4 (at-risk unit preservation), included in this Housing Element. • Create a list of affordable units available citywide and post it on City website and distribute in the different forums such as social media, newsletter, website, community events.
• Inform residents of online listing during targeted outreach events. • Include portal in City website for providers to report vacancies. • Provide Housing Authority of the County of Riverside with updates on unit vacancies.
• Provide a link to the County's Housing Authority's Affordable Housing Search.

Partner with nonprofits that serve underserved residents within the City to share information on fair housing and tenant rights. The City will create a fair housing : informational flyer including Fair Housing Rights and resources available to distribute to local non-profits. Educational flyers will be in English and Spanish.

Éstablish procedures fo implement SB 330, including replacement requirements.

Collaborate with non-profits to pursue acquisition/rehabilitation of affordable housing beyond those at-risk by providing technical assistance.

In addition, the City will adopt à multi-pronged anti-displacement strategy to work to relieve displacement pressures. The strategy will include measures that encourage affordable housing production, work tổ preserve existing affordable housing, and protect current residents from displacement in rapidly changing portions of the city, particularly in Census Tracts 461.02 and 462, where displacement risks are higher. The anti-displacemeht strategy may various components, such as, but is not limited to, the following potential efforts:
• Productión: increase multifamily residential opportunities throughout the city beyond capacity to meet the RHNA; allow duplexes, triplexes, and multiple JADUs in lower density high resource areas. prioritizing areas at risk of displacement for gap financing resources (such as LIHTC); tax abatements for new multifamily housing projects with affordable housing units; Support capacity building for community development organizations.

Preservation: Create partnerships with the Housing Authority to support acquisition of affordable units at-risk of conversion to market rate; identify a code CITY OF BLYTHE 106
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-231-
Housing Plan
enforcement specialist on staff to provide technical assistance and information to property owners of lower income units to address code enforcement issues; seek funding to support rehabilitation of substandard multifamily units; restrict conversion of existing units occupied by lower-income households to short term rentals; require replacement of all lower income units lost due to redevelopment.

Protect Current Residents: Develop an engagement strategy and work with a fair housing service provider to disseminate inførmation on tenant protections (especially source of income, and State rent'stabilization and just cause eviction regulations) and available resources; Incorporate tenant protections for all rental properties receiving city support/funds; Provide tenant relocation assistance and emergency rental assistance.

In developing the Strategy, the City shall discuss issues, opportunities, and potential anti-displacement measures with the public through events targeting the Census Tracts 461.02 and 462. Outreach will take into account the high, rates of linguistic isolation in these areas and provide materials in Spanish.

Responsible Devèlopment Services Department
Schedule Complete targeted engagement in 2024-2025; Adopt Anti- Displacement Strategy in.2026.

Funding General Fund
CITY OF BLYTHE 107
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-232-
Housing Plan
Table 42: AFFH Meaningful Action Matrix
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
Outreach and Enforcement (High Priority)
Contributing Factors: Lack of tenant/landlord education; Language barriers for non-English speaking community members; Lack of accessible forums due to COVID 19; Prohibitive cost of legal fees; Lack of compliance with state housing element law Program 1.D.1: Support and enforce fair housing laws and policies by Citywide but ensure that Increase fair housing inquiries and Fair referring discrimination complaints to the Fair Housing Information outreach is done in an referrals by 5%.

Services Council of Riverside County (FHCRC), which maintains the posted on the City intentional manner in area's clearinghouse for such complaints. website by 06/30/2024, Census Tracts 461.02 and Process for reporting housing discrimination and resources thereafter, Continuous 462 (bilingual outreach will be posted on the City website in English and Spanish and and outreach the will be disseminated as utility insert once annually and as Request FY 2021, 2022, Community Center). informational sheets to be distributed at Community Events! and 2023-data by the and the Doris Morgan Community Center. end of fy.

Annually request fair housing records from FHCRC to track Thereafter annually. progress.

Program 5.A.2: Ensure in-person outreach efforts consider the characteristics Informational sheet and Increase subscriptions to City AFFH Outreach of the special needs populations (lowèk income, persons with social media graphics to Newsletter from residents in Tract Strategies disabilities, language spoken) and their location by: be available by 06/30/ 461.02 and 462 by 15%. 2024. Updated as
Ensuring in-person outreach is done in CT 461.02
and 462 necessary. Citywide but ensure that
Making outreach materials available in Spanish. outreach is done in an Informational materials to be distributed at Doris Morgan Identify methods of intentional manner in Community Center) Community Events, quarterly in social tracking address by end Census Tracts 461.02 and media posts, and in City, Newsletter. 462 (bilingual outreach and outreach at the
cry will remorsubional shee Newsetter and Social media Community Center).

City will ask for address/Census Tract information to monitor outreach effectiveness.

Reviewing outreach effectiveness annually.

CITY OF BLYTHE 108
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Metrics
Geographic targeting
Ensure informational sheet includes outreach and education Include in informational Citywide but ensure that Decrease discrimination complaints of the protected characteristics under FEHA as well as the sheet and social medía outreach is done in an based on source of income by 10% State's new Source of Income Protection (SB 329 and SB 222), graphics to be available intentional manner in from FY2021 and FY 2022 baseline. defining public assistance including HCVs as legitimate source Cènsus Tracts 461.02 and of income for housing. Updated as necessary. 462 (bilingual outreach and outreach at the
Community Center).

Program 2.D.2 The City will work with the Inland Regional Center to Inland Regional Center N/A N/A implement an outreach program that informs families within information will be the City on housing and services available for persons with hyperlinked on the City developmental disabilities. Post a hyperlink to the Inland website by 06/30/2024.

Regional Center on the City website.

By 06/30/2024, reach
out tờ Inland Regional
Center to work together
to provide outreach to
Blthe residents
Program 2.D.1 The City will amend the Zoning Code to define group homes 06/30/2024 Citywide Update the City Zoning Code to
and allow for group homes with six or fewer persons by right adhere with state housing element in all residential zones subject only to the same restriction in that zone and will allow larger licensed, residential care facilities of seven or more persons in all residential zones.

Additionally, the City will amend the Zoning Code to update its definition of family to be consistent with current housing | law. Revise Zoning Ordinance to reflect State law requirement for residential carè facilities of 6 or less and 6 or more persons.

Program 2.D.3 The City will amend the Zoning Code to ensure that •Complete by Citywide Update the City Zoning Code to
supportive and transitional housing are treated as residential 06/30/2024 adhere with state housing element uses subject only to the same restrictions that apply to other law. residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.

Zoning Code will be amended to reflect current state law requirements including language for low-barrier navigation

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029 109
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
centers. Low-barrier navigation centers will be allowed pursuant Government Code Section 65660
New Housing Choices and Affordability in Areas of Opportunity (High Priority) Contributing Factors: Lack of affordable housing; Lack of private and public investment; Lack of for-rent and for-sale affordable housing Program 1.A.3: Create a Density Development Bonus to incentivize 6/30/2024 Citywide One density bonus will be granted Density development by increasing economies of scale. Program will annually resulting in the creation of Development adhere to State law requirements. The City will send a notice Start annual noticing by one medium to high density Bonus to housing developers annually regarding the availability of 06/30/2024. development. A total of 14 new density bonuses for qualifying applicants. moderate-income units will be created.

Program 2.A.4 The City shall pursue available and appropriate state and Annually pursue CT 463.01 (Moderate Assist in the construction of 20 lower federal funding sources to support efforts to preserve and (complete) an-| resources) or CT 461.01 Income units.

Ince ne constrate eds fated and ester, e late proces foe application process for and 470 (area of lower concentration of LMI
addressing the needs of households overpaying for housing. funding source per persons) where lower costs and/or living in an overcrowded situation: Appropriate calendar year. RHNA sites are sources of funding will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Pocated If new construction funds are obtained, prioritize applications for lower income units in areas with higher resources.

Program 2.A.5 Create marketing material to promote available, vacant sites- By 06/30/2024 Lower income sites Meet new construction goals of 66 within the City to low-income and market-rate housing located outside areas of units for very low-income High Segregation and households, 71 units for low-income Poverty (Census Tract households, 48 units for moderate 461.0 670). income households, and 245 units
above moderate-income
households.

Program 4.A.1 Review and revise the Land Use Map to identify opportunities By 12/31/2024 Census Tract 461.03 Pursue 20% of lower income units in for low-income, medium to high density development in high (Moderate Resource moderate resource areas. resource areas, as identified in the AFFH analysis. Tract) Program 2.A.7 The City will amend the Zoning code to implement By 12/31/2024 Citywide N/A Streamlined Ministerial Approval Processes for development CITY OF BLYTHE 110
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
that conforms to SB 35 and Government Code Section
65913.4 requirements
Accessory Dwelling Facilitate the development of ADUs by: Update City website to Citywide, with emphasis in Facilitate development of eight Units provide resources for lower density ADUs.
• Providing resources available on website- requirements, ADU construction by the neighborhoods funding available including CalHFA's ADU Grant that
provides up to $40,000 towards pre-development and
non-recurring closing costs associated with the Biannually, review the construction of the ADU. City's progress in
• Assigning dedicated staff (and/or office hours) to achieving its ADU provide technical assistance on ADU applications. construction goals and • Advertising the availability of Pre-approved ADU plans monitor affordability and seek alternativés
and identify additionall
incentives if not on track
to meet goal
Enhancing mobility strategies and promoting inclusion for protected classes (High Priority) Contributing Factors: Lack of private investments in specific neighborhoods; Lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods; Lack of landlord education; Location and type of affordable housing; Land use and zoning laws.

CITY OF BLYTHE
111
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
Outreach Strategies Post ADA coordinator contact information on City website. By 6/30/2024. N/A • N/A Program 2.B.1 Coordinate with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) Quarterly meetings.with Census Tracts 461.02 and T20,000 rides annually; 7,000 seniors to ensure that the public transportation needs of seniors and 462 and 1,500 persons with disabilities special needs groups are adequately met. Coordinate with the PVVTA to ensure that seniors have adequate access to needed medical services, shopping, and other amenities from their residences.

Work with PVTA to continue to operate the Blythe wellness express which takes people to Doctor's appointments in the Coachella Valley Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Advertise availability of Blythe Wellness express through the City's website, newsletter, and social media accounts.

Program 4.8.1 Pursue funding for housing developments that incorporate Annually pursue CT 462 One application per calendar year. active transportation initiatives; -pedestrian pathways, (complete). an shaded bus stops, and create green spaces. Funding will be application process for pursued annually. If fundine becomes available, prioritize at least one housing projects in CT 462 which has been, identified as. an SB 535 funding' source per disadvantaged community. calendar year.

CITY OF BLYTHE
112
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-237-
Housing Plan
Program Geographic targeting
Program 2.A.2 Analyze and update various existing programs for lower- Citywide, The first forum has already been income homebuyers that include Mortgage Credit Certificate Forum by the end of held for 2022. Annual forums here Programs, First-Time Home Buyer, and various other existing and website advertising in CT. 461.02 assistance programs, and provide information on these updates 06/30/2024. Increase attendance by residents in programs on the City website. CT 461.02 and 462 from 2024 Facilitate one annual community forum to engage and inform baseline by 10%.

At 2024 meeting, get
the public of available homebuyer assistance programs.
attendance metrics by
Ensure advertising for forum and program availability reaches areas with High Segregation and Poverty which are also
linguistically isolated by:
-Posting at the Doris Morgan Community Center in English. and Spanish (CT 461.02)
-Advertising program on emailed City newsletter in English and Spanish.

DRAF
CITY OF BLYTHE 113
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-238-
Housing Plan
Program Geographic targeting
Program 2.A.3 Identify zoning to encourage and facilitate housing suitable Outreach starting by. C463.01 Meet new construction goals of 66 for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income 06/30/2024 and then resources) or CT 461.01 for very low-income households and all special needs households (e.g., elderly, annually and on an and 470 (area of lower households, 71 units for low-income homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female- ongoing basis for other concentration of LMI households, 48 units for moderate headed households, such as supportive housing and single- persons) where lower income households, and 245 units room occupancy units. income RHNA sites are moderate-income The City will encourage the development of housing for
extremely low-income households through a variety of
activities such as:
- performing outreach to housing developers on atleast an annual basis,
-providing financial (when feasible) or in-kind technical assistance or land write-downs,
-providing expedited processing,
-identifying grant and funding opportunities, applying for or supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis, -reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least twice in the planning period;
- Waiving Art in Public Places development impact fee which is applied to residential development of five or more lots or on five or more acres;
• Deferring planning and plan check fees and permit fees until project completion (before Certificate of Occupancy is
issued); and
• Allowing additional density or flexibility in. developments standards for projects containing an affordable housing component.

CITY OF BLYTHE
114
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Geographic targeting Metrics
Housing Landlord outreach to expand the location of participating By the end of 2024 Citywide, with emphasis in Hold at least one landlord fair/year.

Voucher Program voucher properties and increase mobility of households to CT 461.03 (Moderate tracts closer to transit by: Develop at. least one landlord Resource Tract)
Housing pamphlet and infographic by the end
• Educating existing landlords in CT 462 and 459 and of 2024. Distribute to partners, Education attract new property owners in CT 461.03. digitally, on City Newsletter and at Host landlord fairs in city community centers and Community Events. listening sessions.

Develop outreach and education materials to combat source- of-income stigma via targeted outreach campaign.

Accessory Dwelling Inform ADU applicants that ADU units are subject to SB 329 By July 2024 Citywide, with emphasis in Facilitate the development of eight Units and SB 222- rental unit cannot be denied based on source of Cénsus Tract 461.03. ÀDUs over eight years. income- by posting information on the City website and the (Moderate Resource) ADU application. Promote the use of HCVs for ADUs
(target four units in CT 461.03)
Place-Based Strategies (High Priority)
Contributing Factors: Lack of private investments in specific neighborhoods; Lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods Program 2.A.1: Self- | Support self-help programs for lower-income (extremely low- Update City website Census Tracts 461.02 and Two nuisance properties will be Help Program , very low-, low-,) and for special needs households (eg., 462 identified and abated annually for a elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, availability of self-help total of 16. female-headed households and provide assistance where
possible in thé construction of six self-help homes within the City annually through coordination and cooperation with Streamlined process for
Habitat for Humanity, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, other organizations, and provide information on these
properties completed in
programs on the City website. The City will revise Municipal 2022. Mechanism for
Code to streamline the abatement of nuisance properties and conservatorship of create a mechanism to tàke conservatorship of nuisance
abated properties
properties to be re-purposed, for housing development
created in 2022.
through self-help programs.

Prioritize applicants in Census Tracts 461.02 and 462
| Program 2.A.4 The City shall pursue available and appropriate state and Annually Census Tracts or Block Assist at least 20 LMI households. federal funding sources to support efforts to preserve and (complete) Groups where LMI CITY OF BLYTHE 115
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
meet new construction needs of extremely low-, very low, application process for populations is over 50%; low-, and moderate-income households and assist in at least one housing LMI persons. addressing the needs of households overpaying for housing funding source a per costs and/or living in an overcrowded situation. Appropriate calendar year. sources of funding will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In FY 2022, City invested CDBG funding to be used for home enhancements in five homes in designated census tracts and owned by low to moderately low income persons.

If rehab funds, prioritize applicants in areas with a
concentration of LMI persons.

Program 2.B.2 Increase participation in the USDA Home Rehabilitation Publish materials on Citywide, but focus Assist one very-low-income family to Grant/Loan Program by including program in informational website and other engagement and secure rehabilitation funds. Preserve material to be distributed through the various strategies forms of outreach by advertising in CT 461.02 8 very-low-income units during the identified in the outreach plan. Information to be provided in 06/30/2024- and 462 through bi-lingual 2021 to 2029 planning period.

English and Spanish. marketing and outreach at
Doris Morgan Center
Program 3.A.1 Identify funding mechanisms to use for the purchase and Stating, FY 2024, and. Census Tracts 461.02 and Assist one lower income or special then annually: needs household annually to secure
low-, very low, low-) and special needs households (e.g., home rehabilitation funds. elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities; female-headed households). Assist lower income or special needs household annually to secure home rehabilitation
funds.

Prioritize applicants in Census Tracts 461:02 and 462.

Program 3.A.2 Continue to collaborate with the County of Riverside to Ờngoing Census Tracts 461.02 and Strive to rehabilitate an average of secure funds for rehabilitation of lower-incame owner- 462 one (1) lower-income, owner- occupied homes. occupied home annually.

Prioritize applicants in Census Tracts 461.02 and 462.

Program 3.A.3 Continue code enforcement action on substandard motels Ongoing Citywide Resolve 100% of code violations. and apartments as complaints occur or as routine inspection

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029 116
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
data is collected. Code enforcement will follow-up with code violation complaints within in 72 hours of report of violation.

AFFH Actions: Invest in improvements in low-income, racially segregated 2023-2021 LMI Tracts and Census At least one improvement project in Community communities, especially Census tract 461.02 and 462 by: Tract 461.02 and 462 target areas annually.

Completing. the
Development
- Prioritizing basic infrastructure improvements (e.g., following Complete Replacement of at least five water water, sewer). Streets Projects: valves.

The City currently has funds for a Citywide Valve
1) San Luis Way from W. Complete at least five complete implement stret cape 1, 02. The Cry wil Barnard to. Wisconsin street projects. prioritize funds as needed in the quadrant that Street- Completed Complete at least five City Slurry Seal
includes Census Tracts 461.02 6/30/2022
projects.

The City also currently has funds for water and 2) Lovekin Blvd from sewer line replacements, but areas have not ~ Habson Way to Barnard been identified. The City will prioritize funds as
needed in Census Tract 462.02 and 462. St and Bartard St from Lovekin Blvd to Main
Targeting acquisition and rehabilitation to vacant and
blighted properties in this tract Street. Completed
6/30/2022
Prioritizing capital improvement projects in this census Tract 462.02 and 462. 3) 7th street from
• Ensure the High Poverty and Segregation status Chanslor Way to 14th of CT 462.02 and 462 is taken into account for Avenue by the end of the subsequent CIP process 2025
4) 1st street from
Chanslor Way to
Hobson Way and
Murphy Street from
Mầin Street to 3rd
Street by the end of
2025
5)Wells/Willow Street
from 14th Avenue to

CITY OF BLYTHE
117
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
Lovekin Blvd. by
6/30/2024
Complete the following.

City Slurry Seal Projects
by June 30, 2024.
1) Main Street from
14th / Avenue
Chanslor Way
2)Solano from. Hobson
Way to Chanslor Way
3). 7th Street from.

Barnard to Chanslor
Way.
4 Broad way from
Hobson Way to 14th
Avenue
5) 14th Avenue from
Broadway to Lovekin
Blvd.

Conduct proactive community engagement; continue to Publish materials on Citywide, with Resolve 100 percent of compliant educate the community about health and safety codes via and other emphasis on Census Tract increased outreach, especially in Census. Tract 462 and forms of outreach by 461.02 and 462. 461.02. 06/30/2024
Include health and safety code information in informational sheet/graphics to be distributed through the City's Outreach Strategies.

Implement the City's CalHome ADU Loan Program: Ensure materials on Census Tract 461.02 and Issue ten loans for ten ADUs for low- program outreach is conducted in Census Tract 462.02 and other 462 income renters. Have forms of outreach by Certificates of Occupancy issued by the end of the 6th Cycle.

CITY OF BLYTHE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029 118
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
AFFH Actions: Invest in projects aimed at improving public health, quality of Annually seek and apply! CT 462 Complete six projects already Environmental life and economic opportunity in the SB 535 disadvantaged for funding. underway.

Justice community identified in Blythe (CT 462) by: Complete the following At least one EJ project annually. •Seek funding for sustainability initiatives that enhance improvement urban tree canopies, reduce heat island effects, and projects in ET 462:
improve the overall livability by providing shade and Engevik) lowering temperatures through tree planting and Playground other strategies. Improvement project-
• If funding is granted, prioritize projects in the SB 4/1/2023~ 535 community identified in the City (CT 462). Engevik Park • Prioritizing funding for park improvements and access Playground Shade to green space in CT 462 Structure Project-
• Complete beatify Blythe Project components including: 12/31/2023 • New parking lot, lighting, landscaping and Fall
protection
walking trail in Miller Park
• 24 new bus stop with amenities at 24 locations project in Appleby parks citywide 6/30/2022 -
• Community clean up initiatives 4) Dog Park for Miller Park 6/30/2024
Complete Beautify
Blythe. Project
components by
6/30/2024
AFFH Actions: Enhance atcess to economic opportunities by partnering with Starting. 2022 and CT 461.02 and 462 Meet at least once annually to Access to Retail Strategies to attract retail development to Blythe. annually through 2024 analyze current conditions and find Opportunities most suitable sites.

Ensure sites selection/analysis by Retail Strategies consider Sites Inventory and. RHNA strategy to promote re-
development near lower income sites to increase access to opportunities.

Protecting Existing Residents from Displacement (High Priority) Contributing Factors: Lack of landlord education; Location and type of affordable housing; Land use and zoning laws; Lack of jobs CITY OF BLYTHE 119
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Geographic targeting
Program 1.A.1 The City will pursue state, federal, and local funding sources to increase and preserve the housing stock. The City will apply rehabilitation/preservations cooperatively with the County of Riverside to secure funding advertising in CT 461.02 projects. for first-time homebuyers and down payment assistance. The and 462 through bi-lingual City will apply as a co-applicant with the County of Riverside marketing and outreach at 5 successful down payment to secure funds for abatement/rehabilitation programs. Link Doris Morgan Center assistance applications annually available County of Riverside funding sources on the City website and refer interested homebuyers to funding sources.

The City will promote the down payment assistance program and request reporting from the County of Riverside.

Program 1.A.2 Establish a partnership with the Imperial Valley Business. Contact Imperial Valley Citywide Meet annually with the IV BRC and Resource Center, a USDA 502-loan packager, to connect Resources l promote this program at the annual interested very-low and low-income homebuyers with Center by 6/30/2024. community meeting and at least resources and pathways to homeownership. loan i: once per year in social media and information on- the newsletter campaign.

Include Resource Center in the resources to. be promoted website by.
digitally and distributed at outreach events.
6/30/2024/
Program 3.A.4 Monitor affordable units to ensure that their affordability is Annuallý contact *Citywide No net loss of existing Affordable preserved. The City will work with tenants of at-risk units and property owners, gauge Housing Units provide them with education regarding tenant rights-and interest and identify conversion procedures. The City will also provide tenants in nonprofit parthers, and pursue funding and
preservation strategy
housing opportunities in the City. on a project basis
CITY OF BLYTHE 120
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
Program 5.A.3 Ensure existing residents in Census Tract 461.02 and 462 can Createlisting by Qi Census Tract 461.02 and Assist 100% of residents at-risk of remain and benefit as the neighborhood improves by: 2025 and 462 displacement update on an
Creating a list of affordable units available ongoing
Citywide and posting in the City website and basis.
distribute in the different forums listed earlier
(social media, newsletter, website, community
events, etc).

Inform residents of online list during targeted
outreach events
de portal in City website for providers to report
vacancies.

Provide Housing Authority of the County of
Riverside with updates on unit vacancies.

Provide a link to the County's Housing Authority's
Affordable Housing Search.

Partner with nonprofits that serve underserved residents within the City to share information on fair housing and tenant rights. The City will create a fair housing
informational flyer including Fair Housing Rights and
resources available to distribute to local non-profits.

Educational flyers will be in English and Spanish.

Establish procedures to implementS 330, including By the end of 2024 Citywide No net loss of affordable units replacement requirements
Collaborate with non-profits to pursue 2021-2029 Citywide with an emphasis Assist non-profits in the acquisition/rehabilitation of affordable housing beyond on Census Tract 461.02 construction and those at-risk by providing technical assistance and 462 acquisition/rehabilitation of 141 affordable housing
units
Adopt a multi-pronged anti-displacement strategy to work to Targeted outreach Citywide with an emphasis 100% displaced residents housed relieve displacement pressures, that disproportionately 2024-2025. on Census Tract 461.02 impact lower income households, minority households, and and 462 households already experiencing cost, burdens and
overcrowding. Adopt Strategy by the
end of 2025.

CITY OF BLYTHE 121
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
Housing Plan
Program Actions Timing Geographic targeting Metrics
The strategy will include measures that encourage affordable housing production, work to preserve existing affordable housing, and protect current residents from displacement in rapidly changing portions of the city, particularly in Census Tract 461.02 and 462.

AFFH Actions: Ensure sites identified as suitable for development in Starting 2022 Ст 461.02 and 462 Maintain and seek to increase the Economic partnership with Retail Strategies do not displace existing annually through 2024 number of businesses.

Development businesses and compliments existing uses and where residential uses are expected to increase.

Work with Dr. John Eason (Brown University) on Blythe's Case Starting Fall 2023. Citywide Submit study findings to Governor's Study to evaluate the impacts of prison closures and how to. a office. mitigate these impacts on the community.

DRA
CITY OF BLYTHE 122
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-247-
Housing Plan
C. Quantified Housing Goal
Table 43: Quantified Housing Objectives - 2021-2029
Conservation/
Income Category New Construction Rehabilitation' Preservation Total Extremely Low 4 200 204
Very Low 66 20 200 286
Low 71 294
Moderate 48 48
Above Moderate 245 245
TOTAL 430 27 620 1,077
1 Rehabilitation goals from Program 1.A.1 (3 lower income units), Program 2..2 (8 very low income units) 3.A. 1 (8 very-low income units), and 3.A.2 (8 lower income units). The 11 units that do not have a specific income level objective (lower income) were divided equally among extremely low, very low, and low income levels (4,4,3, respectively), Op
CITY OF BLYTHE 123
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029
-248-

NEW BUSINESS
-249-

TORIN'S FIRE

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024
SUBJECT: License Agreement with County of Riverside for Use of City Building (Doris Morgan Community Center) Located at 445 N. Broadway PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council:

1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement for Use of City Building Located at 445 N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program.

2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Floor Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $76,939.84 once approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Authorize an additional 10% for contingencies, establish a project budget of $84,634, and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction within the approved project budget.

4. Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $17,295 once approved as to form by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: The Agreement includes a license fee established at $900 per month with a 3% annual escalator over the term of the Agreement. Office on Aging is also required to pay 60% of the electricity, gas, water, sewer and trash utilities.

The Agreement includes floor and stove replacement projects. The City will manage the projects, with the County reimbursing the City for 100% of the construction costs, as outlined in the Agreement.

BACKGROUND: The Riverside County Office on Aging has utilized the City's Doris Morgan Blythe Community Center located at 445 N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program for many years. The prior agreement expired on June 30, 2023. Both the City and County wish to enter into a new agreement. Staff has been working with the County over the last year to negotiate a new License Agreement for Office on Aging's continued use of this City facility.

STAFF REPORT: The attached Agreement mirrors past agreements, except for an increase in the monthly fee and two facility improvement projects. The Agreement provides for a term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The Agreement includes an increase in the previous monthly fee from $530.45 per month to $900 per month. The fee increase allows the City to offset facility maintenance costs. The Agreement includes an annual 3% fee escalator, which is comparable to past agreements.
-250-
Office on Aging has funding they wish to use to make improvements to the facility to enhance their program. Due to alkalinity issues in the floor at the Community Center, which cause the flooring to bubble up, it was determined that a floor repair and replacement was necessary.

Staff obtained bids from local contractors and identified MT Construction Team, Inc. as the successful bidder. The project includes the removal and replacement of flooring with treatment and repair of floor by applying a moisture vapor barrier epoxy to protect the new flooring. The installed flooring will have a 10-year light commercial warranty. The project also includes painting in the main hall and lobby.

Office on Aging also requested a new commercial stove for the kitchen. City staff reached out to the Gas Company for suggestions on the installation of a gas range. With this information, staff then obtained a quote from MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project. MT Construction Team, Inc. will provide and install a 48" Wolf Challenger Series 8 burner range and remove the 36" existing range. The ansul system (hood) will be realigned to accommodate the new range. Once moved, the ansul system will be recharged and certified.

The City will manage the construction of both projects per the City's adopted policies. The County will reimburse the City for 100% of the costs for both projects, as outlined in the License Agreement. A 10% contingency was included for the Floor Repair Project, with County approval necessary before change orders are executed.

Therefore, it is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement for Use of City Building Located at 445 N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program; authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Floor Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $76,939.84 once approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional 10% for contingencies, establish a project budget of $84,634, and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction within the approved project budget; and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $17,295 once approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. License Agreement for Use of City Building Located at 445 N. Broadway -251-

LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR
USE OF CITY BUILDING LOCATED AT 445 NORTH BROADWAY
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a California municipal corporation ("Licensor"), and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California ("County").

RECITALS
A. Licensor is the owner of real property located at 445 North Broadway, Blythe, California and all appurtenances thereon known as the Doris Morgan Community Center (the "Property").

B. County desires to utilize a portion of the Property for its Office on Aging-Nutritional Program.

Licensor is willing to permit County to use a portion of the Property for such purpose, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

D. Licensor and County desire to set forth their rights, obligations and liabilities in connection with County's use of the Property.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Description. The portion of the Property to be utilized consists of the kitchen, the banquet room, the pantry, office space, and storage space, which consists of approximately 3,948 square feet of the Property, as shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this Agreement ("Premises").

2. Grant of License. Licensor grants County a non-exclusive license to utilize the Premises in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

3. Use.
(a) County shall use the Premises to provide a nutrition program for the elderly pursuant to the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 United States Code, Section 3030e et seq.) and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Specifically, County shall use the Premises to prepare and serve nutritionally sound meals to the elderly and to provide social and rehabilitative services on a daily basis during the term of this Agreement. b) County shall have use of the Premises between the hours of 6:30 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, inclusive, during this time of this Agreement. During said period,