Blythe City Council
August 13, 2024

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe
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VOTABLTSTED TIND
AGENDA
AUGUST 13, 2024
6:00 P.M.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Council Member
lallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clet
rittany Roberto. City Attorne
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA

TIES LET BIT
Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
August 13, 2024
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

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

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

Posting of the Agenda.

The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, August 9, 2024.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/13/24, warrants numbered 10717 through 10735 and 78369 Refund warrants numbered 78464 through 78478 in the amount of $2,304.27; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 10751 through 10759 and 78479 through 78490 in the amount of $420,608.07; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 10760 through 10778 and 78491 through 78542 in the amount $1,278,809.01, and 8/13/24, warrants numbered 10779 and 78543 through 78545 in the amount of $17,418.62.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/13/24, warrants numbered 54559 through 54560 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59223 through 59235 in the amount $11,781.20; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 5454 through 54575 in the amount of $3,083.30; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 54576 through 54598 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59333 through 59400 in the amount of $298,184.68; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 54599 through 54600 in the amount of $452.83; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 54601 through 54622 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59401 through 59471 in the amount of $314,072.68; 8/13/24, warrant numbered 54623 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59472 through 59481 in the amount of $8,223.00; 8/13/24, warrants numbered 54624 through 54636 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59482 through 59578 in the amount of $77,892.46 and 8/13/24, warrants numbered 54637 through 54638 in the amount of $633.96.

4. Minutes of the July 9, 2024, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the July 9, 2024, Meeting.

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.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Investment Report for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Recommendation: Accept and file the Quarterly Investment Report.

10. Public Works Director Agreement - Mirasol B. Elegores.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an Employment Agreement with Mirasol B. Elegores for the position of Public Works Director.

11. Amendment Number One to Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between Palo Verde Unified School District and City of Blythe for a Critical Incident Prevention & Response Team Officer.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between Palo Verde Unified School District and the City of Blythe to continue to provide a Critical Incident Prevention and Response Team Officer.

12. First Amendment to Shelter Services Agreement.

Recommendation: Accept $77,500 in additional grant funding for Animal Control Services and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Shelter Services Agreement between the City of Blythe and the University of California (UC) Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

13. Amendment 5 to Memorandum of Understanding No. 07-71-028-05 between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCT) and the City of Blythe.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Memorandum of Understanding No. 07-71-028-05 between RCTC and the City in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney for trading State Transportation Improvement Program Intra-County Palo Verde Formula funds and Local Partnership Program Formula funds for Measure A funds.

14. Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. for Building Plan Review Services.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-046 A with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. for building plan review services once approved by the City Attorney.

15. Revised Management Salary and Benefits Schedule.

Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REVISED MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE. ich writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.go PUBLIC HEARING: (Items 16-17)

16. City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

Recommendation: City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2024- 028 and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-041 A with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for technical assistance in implementing the Housing Element, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, once approved by the City Attorney.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND FINDING THE

ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION).

17. Tentative Parcel Map 39006- Palo Verde College.

Recommendation: City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING

FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH DE MINIMIS IMPACT FINDING FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39006.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINTING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39006 TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF ONE (1) 197.27 (GROSS) ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT ONE CÓLLEGE DRIVE (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 821-200-020).

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 18)

18. Save Chuck.

Recommendation: Receive and file a report on Save Chuck.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 19-21)

19. Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Shopping Cart Containment.

Recommendation: Introduce Ordnance No. 931-24:

ORDINANCE NO. 931-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.98 (SHOPPING CARTS) TO ARTICLE IX (MISCELLANEOUS) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE

MORALS AND WELFARE OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENI

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).

20. Response to 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report entitled: "NARCAN SAVING LIVES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY".
the form as attached and it sue final for has approved yet interm or later aly authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct staff to submit the response as required.

21. Request to Waive the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Fee for the Chamber of Commerce's Blythe MarketFest.

Recommendation: Waive the TUP permit fee of $262.00 for the Chamber of Commerce to host MarketFest in the City's Spring Street parking lot for the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 Sessions.

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 September 10, 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

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10717 7/3/2024 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 587753535 021622 CONTRACT 253409106/15-7/14/2024 215.81 82509227 021622 CONTRACT 25340910 5/15-6/14/2024 215.81 Total : 431.62
10718 7/3/2024 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC FINANCE 82478235 021621 CONTRACT 25563258 5/1-5/31/2024 636.48 82624384 021621 CONTRACT 25563258 6/1-6/30/2024 636.48
Total : 1,272.96
10719 7/3/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 021644 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 6/1-6/ 57.05 Total : 57.05
10720 713/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 021645 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 5/22-t 198.74 Total : 198.74
10721 7/3/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 021646 ELECTRICITYNTP 5/28-6/25/2024 2,281.18 Total : 2,281.18
10722 7/3/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 021647 ELECTRICITY/PTF 5/28-6/25/2024 11,351.30 Total : 11,351.30
10723 7/3/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 021648 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 6/1-6/ 15,020.39 Total: 15,020.39
10724 7/12/2024 004501 US BANK CORP JUNE 2024 021656 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 6/2024 9,105.63 Total : 9,105.63
10725 7/16/2024 006873 ARAMARK 5880642004 021660 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 573.34 5880648008 021660 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 594.88
Total: 1.168.22
10726 7/16/2024 003439 SHELL 98282088 021661 GASOLINE/PD 6/6-7/6/2024 82.78 Total : 82.78
10727 7/16/2024 003439 SHELL 98268552 021662 GASOLINE/PW 6/6-7/6/2024 195.82 Total: 195.82
10728 7/23/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC D12159 021729 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.81 D17834 021371 PARTS/SUPPLIES 227.07
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10728 7123/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) D22433 021371 PARTS/SUPPLIES 302.28
D22521 021407 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 10.86
D25377 021450 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 39.05
D27281 021454 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 8.66
D28149 021460 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.08
D30273 021492 PARTS/SUPPLIES 49.97
021492
D33348 021529 PARTS/SUPPLIES 20.64
D35297 021540 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.42
U14304 021423 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 223.98
Total : 1,037.82
10729 7/23/2024 000213 QUILL LLC 38645315 021189 SUPPLIES 323.57 38821856 021310 EQUIPMENT 4,888.31
Total : 5,211.88
10730 7/23/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 021641 NATURAL GAS/PD 6/4-7/3/2024 15.82 Total : 15.82
10731 7/23/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 021642 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 5/21-6/20/20 84.89 Total: 84.89
10732 7/23/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 021643 NATURAL GAS/COMMUNITY CENTER 6 87.39 Total : 87.39
10733 7123/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700501126797 021697 ELECTRICITY/EV CHARGE STATION 6/ 20.66 Total: 20.66
10734 7/23/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 021732 ELECTRICITY/CITY FACILITIES 6/1-6/30 54,184.88 Total: 54,184.88
10735 7/23/2024 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 019278 BULK DRINKING WATER/PW 108.94 Total : 108.94
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78369 7/23/2024 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 257012 020116 FIRE EQUIPMENT 3,056.92 257250 020116 FIRE EQUIPMENT 762.53
Total: 3,819.45
78370 7/23/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13QJWXGT7TJR 021307 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 659.80 1QVWCDTW7YGG 021481 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,145.37
1QVXQP7QFXQJ 021483 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 480.69
1RJHTXLYMRL9 021322 PARTS/SUPPLIES 455.36
Total : 2,741.22
78371 7/23/2024 007874 AVID IDENTIFICATION 0088551-IN 021677 MICROCHIPPING SUPPLIES 2,073.14 Total: 2,073.14
78372 7/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CF41471-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 648.83 CF41482-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CF41483-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
CF41484-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CF41485-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CF41728-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 877.93
CF41729-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF41730-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 244.20
CF41731-0040 019522 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
Total: 2,129.47
78373 7/23/2024 007828 BECK OIL, INC 120957 021571 FUEL 1,842.27 Total: 1,842.27
78374 7/23/2024 000026 BLYTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2023/2024 021639 TOURISM MARKETING 21,160.01 Total : 21,160.01
78375 7/23/2024 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION 021627 BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT - PACKAC 53,550.00 Total : 53,550.00
78376 7/23/2024 000051 C B PLUMBING 100876 019090 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 476.11 Total: 476.11
78377 7/23/2024 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC JUNE 2024 021717 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 14,339.84 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78377 7/23/2024 006368 006368 CHANDRA HOSPITALITY LLC (Continued) Total: 14,339.84 78378 7/23/2024 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER JUNE 2024 021680 PARKING CITATIONS 6/2024 618.50 Total : 618.50
78379 7123/2024 007028 CORE & MAIN LP U919092 021331 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,225.77 Total : 1,225.77
78380 7/23/2024 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000005719 021619 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 8/2023 | 13,710.19 PU0000005923 021620 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 6/2024 14,031.25 Total : 27,741.44
78381 7/23/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JUNE 2024 021556 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 6/2024 84,319.85 Total: 84,319.85
78382 7/23/2024 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 20863 021663 BASE MATERIAL 2,145.44 20870 021664 CONCRETE 638.91
Total: 2,784.35
78383 7/23/2024 006594 CV PIPELINE CORP S3460 021581 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 6,686.00 S3472 021665 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 8,896.00
Total: 15,582.00
78384 7/23/2024 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55901 019950 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 620.02 55912 021427 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,254.40
55919 019950 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 180.00
Total: 2,054.42
78385 7123/2024 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55898 020047 EVCS RELOCATION PROJECT 17,975.00 Total: 17,975.00
78386 7/23/2024 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-209648 020879 PARTS/SUPPLIES 89.15 8681-209967 020990 PARTS/SUPPLIES 263.54
8681-210512 021135 PARTS/SUPPLIES 184.16
8681-211243 021391 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 407.81
8681-211474 021465 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.70
8681-211492 021477 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.92
8681-211504 021453 PARTS/SUPPLIES 153.62
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78386 7/23/2024 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC (Continued) 8681-211588 021496 PARTS/SUPPLIES 169.72
Total : 1,332.62
78387 7/23/2024 001757 DATA TICKET INC 167001 021681 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING 6/2024 504.00 167555 021681 PARKING CITATION PROCESSING 6/20: 602.95
Total: 1,106.95
78388 7123/2024 005524 DC FROST ASSOCIATES INC 44102 021367 PARTS/SUPPLIES 549.67 Total: 549.67
78389 7/23/2024 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 746283 021623 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 6/2024 1,742.00 746474 021623 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 6/2024 147.00
750949 021679 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 6/2024 175.00
Total : 2,064.00
78390 7/23/2024 003512 ECONOLITE SYSTEMS 42765 020653 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR/MAINTENANC 3,519.10 Total : 3,519.10
78391 7123/2024 008120 ELK GROVE AUTO 461561 020327 DODGE DURANGO AWD 56,987.81 Total : 56,987.81
78392 7/23/2024 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMPS6351348 021094 REPAIRMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 174.30 EPPS0803853 021631 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 24.37
EPWK0598856 020834 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,194.38 EPWK0604238 021267 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,219.00 EPWK0606044 021355 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,185.72 Total: 6,797.77
78393 7/23/2024 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0181878-IN 021585 BADGES 559.23 Total : 559.23
78394 7/23/2024 001686 FINN AUTO GROUP 6052225 021705 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 304.68 Total : 304.68
78395 7/23/2024 003380 FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL 1159560 021360 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 484.89 Total : 484.89
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78396 7/23/2024 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 039521 021579 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 926.60 039944 021709 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 300.69
021709
039947 021539 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 942.22
Total : 2,169.51
78397 7/23/2024 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC WATTEV-10 NEPA DOCUMENTATION - WATTEV TRL 3,600.00 Total : 3,600.00
78398 7123/2024 006591 INFOSEND, INC 13467 021632 WATER QUALITY REPORTS/MAIL SER' 3,580.62 Total: 3,580.62
78399 7/23/2024 002150 JONES MAYER JUNE 2024 021652 LEGAL SERVICES 6/2024 15,436.31 Total : 15,436.31
78400 7/23/2024 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010004245 021636 ACCT 1165535 6/1-6/30/2024 381.06 Total: 381.06
78401 7/23/2024 008330 MB HERZOG ELECTRIC 2024703.1 021635 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 13,145.00 Total : 13,145.00
78402 7/23/2024 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 062624 021545 REIMBURSEMENT 109.91 Total : 109.91
78403 7123/2024 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN JUNE 2024 019658 INSPECTION SERVICES 6/2024 10,200.00 Total : 10,200.00
78404 7/23/2024 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 07-24-029 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL MAF 750.00 Total : 750.00
78405 7/23/2024 005294 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 2758-457333 021064 PARTS/SUPPLIES 334.79 2758-457336 021064 PARTS/SUPPLIES 309.80
Total : 644.59
78406 7/23/2024 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 062438816 021640 PUBLICATIONS 6/1-6/30/2024 687.20 Total : 687.20
78407 7/23/2024 002723 RIVERSIDE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SH0000046163 021586 RMS/CLETS 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 2,028.30
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78407 7123/2024 002723 002723 RIVERSIDE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (Continued) Total: 2,028.30 78408 7/23/2024 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 162379 021488 SUPPLIES 540.56 Total: 540.56
78409 7/23/2024 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 4218 019251 CUSTOM SERVICES 587.25 Total: 587.25
78410 7/23/2024 004635 SOUTH COAST INV-1073 021459 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 506.28 Total: 506.28
78411 7/23/2024 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-6051 021650 CONTRACT: FIXED FEE/PD 200.00 24-6063 021650 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 6/1-6/30/2 285.00 24-6511 021650 COMPUTER UPGRADES/EQUIPMENT 2,453.83
Total: 2,938.83
78412 7/23/2024 002361 SOUTHWEST RUBBER & SUP CO INC 526113-001 021249 PARTS/SUPPLIES 211.15 527030-001 021336 PARTS/SUPPLIES 441.73
Total: 652.88
78413 7/23/2024 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-20295 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00 1-20302 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
Total: 40.00
78414 7/23/2024 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-18176 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,775.60 1-19140 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 113.27
1-19185 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 576.81
1-19219 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,048.40
1-19260 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 492.57
1-19284 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 2,365.72
1-19304 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,477.37
1-19317 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 226.76
1-19322 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,319.35
1-19329 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 315.55
1-19493 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-19496 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 159.24
1-19677 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 91.22
1-19704 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 603.03
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78414 7/23/2024 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-19714 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,700.65
1-19737 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,629.78
1-19746 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 402.09
1-19758 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 272.26
1-19916 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-19919 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 218.28
1-19945 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 4,507.68
1-19967 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,319.35
1-20058 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 44.24
1-20063 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-20112 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,436.60
1-20113 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 452.62
1-20129 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-20141 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 180.45
1-20155 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 248.83
1-20156 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 358.53
1-20230 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 509.28
1-20345 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 39.00
1-20364 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 357.58
1-20417 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 2,993.30
1-20424 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 574.98
1-20456 019646 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,592.63
Total: 29,483.02
78415 7/23/2024 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2024400102756 019309 CHEMICALS 15,697.92 2024400103460 019309 CHEMICALS 15,453.43
Total: 31,151.35
78416 7/23/2024 002455 THE COUNSELING TEAM INT'L 91122 021551 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 700.00 Total: 700.00
78417 7/23/2024 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B24-05-212 017556 SALINITY STUDY 7,350.00 Total: 7,350.00
78418 7/23/2024 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 3028671 021580 COLLECTION SERVICES 6/2024 763.65 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78418 7/23/2024 001302 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (Continued) Total: 763.65 78419 7123/2024 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 521214 021520 PARTS/SUPPLIES 27.06 521311 021536 PARTS/SUPPLIES 348.53
Total : 375.59
78420 7/23/2024 000110 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 045-474529 021447 TECHNICAL SERVICES 2,625.00 Total : 2,625.00
78421 7/23/2024 000991 USA BLUEBOOK 237634 021308 ON ACCOUNT/SERVICE CHARGES 61.53 INV00381348 021351 PARTS/SUPPLIES 147.21
INV00394189 021431 PARTS/SUPPLIES 403.53
INV00396520 021431 PARTS/SUPPLIES 285.48
INV00396564 021669 PARTS/SUPPLIES 380.57
INV00396607 021425 PARTS/SUPPLIES 484.15
INV00400600 021308 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 17.39
INV00400724 021308 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 229.03
INV00404884 021670 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,055.38
Total : 4,064.27
53 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 462,650.74 72 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 564,568.71
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10717-10735 and 78369-78421 in the amount of $564,568.71 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 August 13, 2024.

Chist Eles

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10736 7/23/2024 006873 ARAMARK 5880654157 021687 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 567.17 5880659994 021687 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 561.95
Total : 1,129.12
10737 7/23/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017589333 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LABILITY/PI 2,467.00 Total : 2,467.00
10738 7/23/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017589324 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LABILITY/PI 5,053.00 Total : 5,053.00
10739 7/23/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017592430 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LABILITY/S, 185,481.00 Total : 185,481.00
10740 7/23/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017592428 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LABILITY/M 190,953.00 Total : 190,953.00
10741 7/23/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017589313 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LABILITY/S. 903,719.00 Total : 903,719.00
10742 7/23/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017589304 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LABILITY/M 1,147,247.00 Total : 1,147,247.00
10743 7/23/2024 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JUNE 2024 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 33,777.00 Total : 33,777.00
10744 7/23/2024 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 587948169 021703 CONTRACT 25340910 7/15-8/14/202 215.81 Total : 215.81
10745 7/23/2024 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 587874382 021704 CONTRACT 25559071 7/1-7/31/2024 342.92 Total : 342.92
10746 7/23/2024 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 587874448 021702 CONTRACT 25563258 7/1-7/31/2024 607.20 Total : 607.20
10747 7/23/2024 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 021708 COMMUNICATION/CITY FACILITIES 7,620.11 9091590039 021706 COMMUNICATION/FIRE 7/7-8/6/202: 483.52 9091590042 021707 CENTRANET ACCESS-SLAELLS 7, 2,747.94
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10747 7/23/2024 005213 005213 FRONTIER (Continued) Total : 10,851.57 10748 7/23/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 338267 021574 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6,438.00 D37866 021596 PARTS/SUPPLIES 270.51
D38044 021555 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.19
D43933 021607 PARTS/SUPPLIES 20.85
D44723 021667 PARTS/SUPPLIES 72.75
D44750 021616 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.67
021616
D47339 021637 PARTS/SUPPLIES 53.37
D48885 021711 PARTS/SUPPLIES 279.62
U17819 021553 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.41
U17889 021554 PARTS/SUPPLIES 102.21
U18374 021576 PARTS/SUPPLIES 21.24
U19193 021597 PARTS/SUPPLIES 10.82
U19526 021612 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4.33
U19698 021613 PARTS/SUPPLIES 42.53
U19904 021668 PARTS/SUPPLIES 53.04
U19936 021626 PARTS/SUPPLIES _ 65.35
U20062 021633 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.66
021633
Total : 7,523.55
10749 7/23/2024 003150 PITNEY BOWES 3106709491 020941 TERM RENTAL 5/2-8/1/2024 1,531.00 Total : 1,531.00
10750 7/23/2024 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 219311 021701 SUPPLIES 34.40 341133 021578 SUPPLIES 860.71
725366 021578 SUPPLIES 103.12
781255 021578 SUPPLIES 250.95
815255 021578 SUPPLIES 239.78
924388 021559 SUPPLIES 78.50
Total : 1,567.46
15 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 2,492,465.63 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78368 7/17/2024 008172 CARRILLO, NATHALIE 26162 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 62.00 Total : 62.00
78422 7/23/2024 005645 ADT COMMERCIAL 155188308 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 190.60 155188309 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 205.36
155188310 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORI 190.52
155188311 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 254.90
Total : 841.38
78423 7/23/2024 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 060412 021497 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 71: 164.85 Total : 164.85
78424 7/23/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11CWHTL3TWPY 021569 SUPPLIES 956.67 14X1RDV4PD4M 021617 SUPPLIES 232.90
1F7VCYT9N1J1 021569 SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -111.72
1GFY649LJNCP 021649 SUPPLIES 95.62
1JCXGMGHMDQP 021595 SUPPLIES 43.49
1JKJ6FMCC3P4 021719 SUPPLIES 335.60
1VDQ3LP66GK4 021671 SUPPLIES 26.62
1XJ7FDH6JPP6 021595 SUPPLIES 133.00
Total : 1,712.18
78425 7/23/2024 002453 AMCS GROUP INC 158621 021694 FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 831.02 Total : 831.02
78426 7/23/2024 004729 ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT/SVCS INC 126645 021174 ANIMAL CONTROL SUPPLIES 544.36 Total : 544.36
78427 7/23/2024 007882 ARCCOPS 2024-03 021573 MEMBERSHIP DUES 2024/2025 - G 200.00 Total: 200.00
78428 7/23/2024 007882 ARCCOPS EXESEMINAR24-10 021587 REGISTRATION - POST EXECUTIVE 350.00 Total : 350.00
78429 7/23/2024 005289 AYRES SUITES 248170 021625 LODGING - N IBARRA 9/29-10/4/202 911.25 Total : 911.25
78430 7/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CG40083-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 210.50 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78430 7/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CG40279-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CG40280-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG40451-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 1,189.85
CG40897-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG40899-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CG40900-0040 021690 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
Total: 1,649.38
78431 7/23/2024 007828 BECK OIL, INC 123344 021691 FUEL 2,420.70 Total : 2,420.70
78432 7123/2024 008286 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING 178 021570 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 197.05 Total : 197.05
78433 7/23/2024 003687 BLANKS/USA 296857 021606 BILLING STOCK 791.10 Total: 791.10
78434 7/23/2024 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR115330 021692 CONTRACT CN10653-01 7/22/2024- 776.16 Total : 776.16
78435 7/23/2024 001634 CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 570003837 021684 CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FEta : 190.00 190.00
78436 7/23/2024 000719 CA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 6196 021588 PERSONNEL (26-50) MEMBER DUE 462.00 7025 021589 ASSOCIATE MEMBER DUES 202412 155.00
Total: 617.00
78437 7/23/2024 007313 CALTROL, INC CD99206546 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,250.28 021603
Total : 3,250.28
78438 7/23/2024 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE B2406-033 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 18.45 SP2406-002 DEPOSIT FROM SP2406-002 TO B2: 378.00
Total : 396.45
78439 7/23/2024 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC 301973 021693 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,801.05 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78439 7/23/2024 003841 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC (Continued) Total : 2,801.05 78440 7/23/2024 003481 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AC0000002069 021695 LAFCO FEES 2024/2025 2,531.18 Total: 2,531.18
78441 7/23/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000147388 021696 DISPOSAL SERVICES/CC 7/1-7/31/2 298.25 Total : 298.25
78442 7/23/2024 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0644959 021498 WATER SERVICE/BFD 6/14-7/13/20: 68.75 645052,645088 021498 WATER SERVICE/BFD 7/12-8/9/202: 69.70 Total : 138.45
78443 7/23/2024 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-211807 021558 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.81 8681-211970 021599 PARTS/SUPPLIES 169.79
8681-212068 021630 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.46
Total : 235.06
78444 7/23/2024 002072 F&S FITNESS TECH 976534 021699 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,160.00 Total : 1,160.00
78445 7/23/2024 008342 FIGUEROA CANCEL, NADIA 062924 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 150.00 Total : 150.00
78446 7/23/2024 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 641201 021666 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 658.17 Total : 658.17
78447 7/23/2024 003088 HUNTINGTON COURT REPORTERS 35730 021685 TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES 2,535.00 Total : 2,535.00
78448 7/23/2024 007970 IBARRA, NATHALIE 093024 021624 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/30-10/4/2024 245.00 Total : 245.00
78449 7/23/2024 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO E01055 021611 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 11,045.13 Total : 11,045.13
78450 7/23/2024 008329 KHRIMYAN FIRE PROTECTION B2211-027 PERMIT BALANCE REFUND 116.00 Total : 116.00
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78451 7/23/2024 005294 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 2758-462856 021563 PARTS/SUPPLIES 11.95 2758-463003 021577 PARTS/SUPPLIES 211.82
Total : 223.77
78452 7/23/2024 003498 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 30238 021673 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 712 1,034.00 Total : 1,034.00
78453 7/23/2024 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV250 021700 PREMIUMS 2024/2025 958,996.00 Total : 958,996.00
78454 7/23/2024 000429 QUADRANT SYSTEMS INC 24060102 021712 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 7/1 2,200.00 Total : 2,200.00
78455 7/23/2024 000213 QUILL LLC 39378636 021541 SUPPLIES 193.56 Total : 193.56
78456 7/23/2024 007276 RIVER VALLEY WELDING SERVICE 095261 021657 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 900.00 Total : 900.00
78457 7/23/2024 006176 ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC 3357 021594 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,058.99 Total: 4,058.99
78458 7/23/2024 004289 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCAGFY250026 021713 DUES ASSESSMENT - FY2024/2025 2,515.00 Total : 2,515.00
78459 7/23/2024 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-6015SC 021720 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2024-6/30 78,000.00 24-6016SC 021720 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2024-6/30 5,400.00 24-6017SC 021720 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2024-6/30 4,500.00 Total : 87,900.00
78460 7/23/2024 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 521633 021598 PARTS/SUPPLIES 254.08 521678 021610 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.63
521832 021655 PARTS/SUPPLIES 203.93
Total : 572.64
78461 7/23/2024 002730 TRULY NOLEN OF AMERICA, INC 66112783 021725 RENEWAL 8/1/2024-7/31/2025 672.00 Total : 672.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78462 7/23/2024 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 081324 021590 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/13-8/16/2024 155.00 Total : 155.00
78463 7/23/2024 004331 WALNOHA, KEITH 081424 021591 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/14-8/16/2024 155.00 Total : 155.00
43 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,097,394.41 58 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 3,589,860.04

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10736-10750 and 78368, 78422-78463 in the amount of $3,589,860.04 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 August 13, 2024.

Chust Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78464 7123/2024 008314 AGUILAR, HORACIO Ref000219074 UB Refund Cst #021819 147.14 Total : 147.14
78465 7/23/2024 008319 BRUNK, SCOTT Ref000219079 UB Refund Cst #025452 35.00 Total : 35.00
78466 7/23/2024 008333 CEBREROS, CYNTHIA Ref000219076 UB Refund Cst #023484 200.00 Total : 200.00
78467 7/23/2024 007800 DENTON, HEATHER Ref000219085 UB Refund Cst #027346 97.66 Total: 97.66
78468 7/23/2024 008337 DEYO, DARWYYN Ref000219081 UB Refund Cst #026345 82.06 Total : 82.06
78469 7/23/2024: 008336 FORTIER, JASON Ref000219080 UB Refund Cst #025691 86.00 Total : 86.00
78470 7/23/2024 008338 GILL, BRANDON Ref000219083 UB Refund Cst #027287 92.72 Total : 92.72
78471 7/23/2024 007160 JOHNSON, JESSICA Ref000219075 UB Refund Cst #022879 9.04 Total : 9.04
78472 7/23/2024 008232 LINARES, KATHY Ref000219084 UB Refund Cst #027306 7.00 Total : 7.00
78473 7/23/2024 008335 MACIAS, LIBERTY Ref000219078 UB Refund Cst #025441 224.96 Total : 224.96
78474 7/23/2024 008339 NALLEY, MELINA Ref000219086 UB Refund Cst #027351 7.32 Total : 7.32
78475 7/23/2024 008332 SMITH, LINDA & JASON Ref000219073 UB Refund Cst #016286 3.02 Total : 3.02
78476 7/23/2024 007578 SPRAGGINS, SUMMER Ref000219082 UB Refund Cst #027206 19.38 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78476 7/23/2024 007578 007578 SPRAGGINS, SUMMER (Continued) Total : 19.38 78477 7/23/2024 008334 TIPTON, DANIEL Ref000219077 UB Refund Cst #023933 85.54 Total : 85.54
78478 7/23/2024 008331 WADE, NOAH A Ref000219072 UB Refund Cst #001355 1,207.43 Total : 1,207.43
15 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 2,304.27
15 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 2,304.27

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78464-78478 in the amount of $2,304.27 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 August 13, 2024.

Chest Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10751 7/30/2024 000115 FEDEX 851718945 021799 GROUND SHIPPING 83.12 855159476 021799 EXPRESS SHIPPING 118.97
Total: 202.09
10752 7/31/2024 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 021744 USE TAX 6/2024 28.00 Total: 28.00
10753 8/2/2024 000869 GRAINGER 9147958061 021411 PARTS/SUPPLIES 65.42 Total : 65.42
10754 8/2/2024 000869 GRAINGER 9143000009 021384 PARTS/SUPPLIES 409.91 Total: 409.91
10755 8/2/2024 000869 GRAINGER 9142679993 021384 PARTS/SUPPLIES 755.01 Total : 755.01
10756 8/13/2024 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 063024 SB1473 GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 18.00 Total : 18.00
10757 8/13/2024 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 063024 SB1473 GREEN FEES 101.70 Total : 101.70
10758 8/13/2024 005294 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 2758-451204 021064 PARTS/SUPPLIES 729.27 2758-457626 021441 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CORE RETURN] -18.00
2758-457627 021441 PARTS/SUPPLIES (CORE RETURN] -18.00
2758-461679 021523 PARTS/SUPPLIES 72.43
Total: 765.70
10759 8/13/2024 000213 QUILL LLC 39155349 021424 SUPPLIES 663.22 Total: 663.22
9 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total : 3,009.05 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 78479 8/2/2024 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 021777 PALO VERDE COLLEGE RESERVOIR PI 250,488.00 Total : 250,488.00
78480 8/13/2024 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 021550 BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT - PACKAC 89,082.92 Total : 89,082.92
78481 8/13/2024 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE 063024 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRONG N 9.49 063024 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1473 - G 11.30
Total: 20.79
78482 8/13/2024 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM003087 021757 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 65.00 EM003150 021786 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 470.00
Total: 535.00
78483 8/13/2024 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000002955 021698 SHELTER SERVICES 6/2024 9,899.00 Total: 9,899.00
78484 8/13/2024 005997 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 063024 STRONG MOTION FEES 180.38 063024 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 25.35
Total : 205.73
78485 8/13/2024 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 021788 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 21.20 SB1186 021787 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 78.40
021787
Total: 99.60
78486 8/13/2024 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 07-24-030 021628 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - BPS REPLAC 9,250.00 Total : 9,250.00
78487 8/13/2024 000039 PETTY CASH 063024 021771 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGR 247.60 Total: 247.60
78488 8/13/2024 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK 24-139276 021791 CEQA FILING 50.00 Total : 50.00
78489 8/13/2024 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B24-06-203 018173 COLLEGE RESERVOIR PROJECT 9,525.00 Total: 9,525.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78490 8/13/2024 008139 WINNER CHEVROLET 0008609 020042 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 48,195.38 Total: 48,195.38
12 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 417,599.02 21 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 420,608.07

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10751-10759 and 78479-78490 in the amount of $420,608.07 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 August 13, 2024.

Christ Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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08/07/2024 8:10:11AM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10760 7/31/2024 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 021755 INTERNET SERVICE/PW 7/4-8/3/2024 80.00 0771510132602 021755 INTERNET SERVICE/PW 8/4-9/3/2024 80.00 021755
Total : 160.00
10761 8/1/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017613172 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ELECTED 8/2024 3,442.71 Total : 3,442.71
10762 8/1/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017613170 HEALTH PREMIUMS - ACTIVE/RETIRED 109,443.11 Total: 109,443.11
10763 8/1/2024 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 8/2024 5,739.16 Total: 5,739.16
10764 8/5/2024 004501 US BANK CORP JULY 2024 021841 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 7/2024 3,904.91 Total : 3,904.91
10765 8/6/2024 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 040144 021578 SUPPLIES 322.75 739155 021578 SUPPLIES 31.98
Total : 354.73
10766 8/6/2024 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9969035537 021835 WIRELESS SERVICENATER METERS € 76.02 Total: 76.02
10767 8/6/2024 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9969035538 021836 WIRELESS SERVICE/PD 6/14-7/13/2024 259.18 Total: 259.18
10768 8/6/2024 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 9969035536 021837 WIRELESS SERVICE 6/14-7/13/2024 770.66 Total: 770.66
10769 8/6/2024 006873 VESTIS 5880665697 021819 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 646.07 5880672055 021819 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 545.32
Total : 1,191.39
10770 8/9/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC D43951 021605 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 227.07 D44001 021806 PARTS/SUPPLIES 75.42
D44904 021815 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 255.43
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 10770 8/9/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) D45886 021634 PARTS/SUPPLIES 431.24
D47692 021601 PARTS/SUPPLIES 166.17
D49112 021809 PARTS/SUPPLIES 82.65
D54136 021736 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 70.67
D54845 021740 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 13.77
D57237 021747 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.56
D57675 021759 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 170.69
D57964 021761 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 16.30
D58764 021761 PARTS/SUPPLIES 91.31
D58980 021761 PARTS/SUPPLIES 44.59
U19743 021807 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 70.59
U19977 021629 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 169.25
U20514 021808 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 34.78
U21055 021710 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.78
U21850 021810 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.96
U21900 021815 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 652.49
U22047 021811 PARTS/SUPPLIES 41.54
U23480 021773 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.66
U23665 021781 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 21.17
Total: 2,693.19
10771 8/13/2024 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JULY 2024 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 7/20 33,678.00 Total : 33,678.00
10772 8/13/2024 000213 QUILL LLC 39561434 021658 SUPPLIES 50.01 Total: 50.01
10773 8/13/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 021825 NATURAL/CITY FACILITIES 6/20-7/22/20 83.25 Total : 83.25
10774 8/13/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 021826 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 7/1-71 57.05 Total: 57.05
10775 8/13/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 021827 ELECTRICITY/HIDDEN BEACHES 6/21-7 231.44 Total : 231.44
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10776 8/13/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 021828 ELECTRICITYMWTP 6/26-7/28/2024 2,793.25 Total : 2,793.25
10777 8/13/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 021829 ELECTRICITY/PTF 6/26-7/28/2024 12,927.89 Total : 12,927.89
10778 8/13/2024 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 021830 ELECTRICITY/STREET LIGHTING 7/1-71 15,338.51 Total: 15,338.51
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78491 8/2/2024 008068 RODRIGUEZ, III, GUSTAVO 080524 021764 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/5-8/8/2024 150.00 Total: 150.00
78492 8/2/2024 006838 TENNEFOS, EMMANUEL 080524 021765 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/5-8/8/2024 150.00 Total : 150.00
78493 8/6/2024 002392 US BANK 2636216 021833 CITY HALLICOUNTY COURTHOUSE PR 318,825.00 Total: 318,825.00
78494 8/13/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 314935 PARTS/SUPPLIES 908.00 021552
1797P64CJDVH 021797 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 143.59
1HD7N7HXDK96 021552- PARTS/SUPPLIES 544.71
1RGV7JRHN6N9 021714 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 25.00
1VPG773TMQ4Y 021724 PARTS/SUPPLIES 67.90
1YC71HJ6G7RJ 021552 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 250.34
Total: 1,939.54
78495 8/13/2024 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 021550 BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT - PACKAC 89,082.92 Total: 89,082.92
78496 8/13/2024 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 021777 PALO VERDE COLLEGE RESERVOIR PI 197,352.00 Total: 197,352.00
78497 8/13/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CG40982-0040 TESTING SERVICES 125.40 CG40984-0040 TESTING SERVICES 116.59
CG40989-0040 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CG41006-0040 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CG41446-0040 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CG41448-0040 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CG41450-0040 TESTING SERVICES 42.10
CG41451-0040 TESTING SERVICES 21.05
CG41475-0040 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG41487-0040 TESTING SERVICES 851.24
CG41518-0040 TESTING SERVICES 168.40
CG41537-0040 TESTING SERVICES 35.38
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78497 8/13/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CG41538-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG41539-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 35.38
CG41540-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CG41606-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 415.77
CG41608-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 166.59
CG41724-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CG41805-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 648.83
CG42004-0040 021820 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
Total: 3,052.97
78498 8/13/2024 007828 BECK OIL, INC 126054 021792 FUEL 1,360.25 Total: 1,360.25
78499 8/13/2024 007091 BOWEN, JAZMIN 021800 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 7/2024 400.00 Total : 400.00
78500 8/13/2024 003394 BURROW CONSTRUCTION 021627 BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT - PACKAC 235,507.50 Total: 235,507.50
78501 8/13/2024 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR116710 021845 CONTRACT 24867-02 5/11-8/10/2024 385.36 Total : 385.36
78502 8/13/2024 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE SP2406-002 ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEES FOR DEPI 4,341.00 Total: 4,341.00
78503 8/13/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JULY 2024 021785 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 7/2024 84,175.18 Total: 84,175.18
78504 8/13/2024 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 55943 021718 PARTS/SUPPLIES 142.36 Total: 142.36
78505 8/13/2024 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 8681-212481 021763 PARTS/SUPPLIES 10.32 8681-212498 021767 PARTS/SUPPLIES 394.16
8681-212532 021779 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 58.31
Total: 462.79
78506 8/13/2024 008051 ERDELYI, BRIAN 112324 021715 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 11/23-11/26/2024 180.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78506 8/13/2024 008051 008051 ERDELYI, BRIAN (Continued) Total : 180.00 78507 8/13/2024 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 081424 021674 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/14-8/16/2024 110.00 178594 021674 TRAVEL - LODGING 8/14-8/16/2024 390.92
Total : 500.92
78508 8/13/2024 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 8938 021682 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 431.20 Total : 431.20
78509 8/13/2024 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 235160 021803 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5,997.45 235179 021802 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 75.00
Total : 6,072.45
78510 8/13/2024 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 021840 COMMUNICATIONS/ALARM SYSTEM 71 109.09 Total: 109.09
78511 8/13/2024 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 642772 021804 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 740.03 021804
Total: 740.03
78512 8/13/2024 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 039489 021782 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 190.00 039643 021741 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 146.31
039651 021821 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 589.11
Total: 925.42
78513 8/13/2024 000869 GRAINGER 9201143816 021769 PARTS/SUPPLIES 738.97 Total: 738.97
78514 8/13/2024 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 2750236 021805 ASPHALT 19,735.80 Total : 19,735.80
78515 8/13/2024 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SINO41160 021822 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY TAX 3,465.00 Total : 3,465.00
78516 8/13/2024 008067 JOEA. GONSALVES & SON 161757 021783 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/2024 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
78517 8/13/2024 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO P47009 021738 PARTS/SUPPLIES 70.69 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78517 8/13/2024 000158 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO (Continued) Total: 70.69 78518 8/13/2024 008343 KANE, DARIN 072724 021812 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 179.43 Total : 179.43
78519 8/13/2024 008223 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 28790876 020252 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 178.50 Total : 178.50
78520 8/13/2024 008152 LANDEROS, LUIS 090524 021672 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/5-9/6/2024 65.00 178595 021672 TRAVEL - LODGING 9/5-9/6/2024 131.04
Total : 196.04
78521 8/13/2024 008152 LANDEROS, LUIS 093024 021716 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/30-10/4/2024 200.00 Total: 200.00
78522 8/13/2024 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 11056 021762 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 593.86 Total : 593.86
78523 8/13/2024 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 082224 021760 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/22/2024 45.00 Total: 45.00
78524 8/13/2024 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 112324 021676 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 11/23-11/26/2024 180.00 64338818 021676 TRAVEL - LODGING 11/23-11/26/2024 637.26 Total : 817.26
78525 8/13/2024 007336 MR. PEST CONTROL 11561 021537 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 225.00 Total : 225.00
78526 8/13/2024 000039 PETTY CASH 072424 021772 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRA 225.91 Total : 225.91
78527 8/13/2024 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 021823 POSTAGE 7/1-8/1/2024 4,183.43 Total : 4,183.43
78528 8/13/2024 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV291 021778 LIABILITY TRUST ACCOUNT DEPOSIT ( 19,381.00 Total : 19,381.00
78529 8/13/2024 008344 RAY, JONATHAN 072224 021813 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 195.70 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78529 8/13/2024 008344 008344 RAY, JONATHAN (Continued) Total : 195.70 78530 8/13/2024 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 162793 021814 SUPPLIES 165.36 Total : 165.36
78531 8/13/2024 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 126 021824 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 7/2024 1,825.00 Total : 1,825.00
78532 8/13/2024 007203 SANCHEZ, ADRIANA 021801 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 7/2024 200.00 Total: 200.00
78533 8/13/2024 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-7091 021831 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7/1-7/31/2 1,092.50 24-7508 021831 SHIPPING CHARGES 95.88
Total: 1,188.38
78534 8/13/2024 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-20712 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 2,035.19 1-20748 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 492.57
1-20784 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 338.33
1-20800 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,389.36
1-20817 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,321.57
1-20878 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 794.46
1-21008 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 114.05
1-21020 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 670.79
1-21032 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-21058 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 90.35
1-21089 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 78.00
1-21090 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 660.79
1-21124 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-21173 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-21174 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
1-21207 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 1,321.57
1-21248 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 3,913.90
1-21299 021721 VEHICLE SERVICES/SUPPLIES 20.00
Total: 13,320.93
78535 8/13/2024 005393 STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA 1000225 021784 PRELIMINARY REPORT 550.00 Total: 550.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78536 8/13/2024 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B24-07-200 018173 PVC WATER TANK DESIGN/CONSTRUC 9,906.00 Total: 9,906.00
78537 8/13/2024 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B24-07-203 021770 HIDDEN BEACHES WATER SYSTEM 38,570.00 Total: 38,570.00
78538 8/13/2024 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 3046534 021832 COLLECTION SERVICES 7/1-7131/2024 130.52 Total : 130.52
78539 8/13/2024 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 12717 021752 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,515.00 Total: 6,515.00
78540 8/13/2024 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 521703 021615 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.88 521826 021653 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.95
522041 021730 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.93
522053 021730 PARTS/SUPPLIES 134.03
522061 021730 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 15.15
522071 019887 PARTS/SUPPLIES 47.83
522076 021734 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 6.84
522171 021751 PARTS/SUPPLIES 169.39
522203 021753 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 49.74
522293 021774 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 30.52
522312 021780 PARTS/SUPPLIES 92.30
Total: 696.56
78541 8/13/2024 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 112324 021675 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 11/23-11/26/2024 180.00 32682514 021675 TRAVEL - LODGING 11/23-11/26/2024 637.26 Total : 817.26
78542 8/13/2024 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-59083 021838 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ANNUAL I 10,851.97 Total : 10,851.97
52 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,085,614.55 71 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,278,809.01 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10760-10778 and 78491-78542 in the amount of S1,278,809.01 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Biythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 13, 2024.

Chist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10779 8/13/2024 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1423904592 021848 EMPLOYMENT TAX 1,209.00 Total : 1,209.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 78543 8/13/2024 007856 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12024-0653 021144 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,021.17 Total : 3,021.17
78544 8/13/2024 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2406212 021839 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6/30/2024 1,088.45 Total : 1,088.45
78545 8/13/2024 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 1024.08.04 021844 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 950.00 1024.08.05 021844 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11,150.00
Total: 12,100.00
3 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 16,209.62
4 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 17,418.62

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10779 and
78543-78545 in the amount of $17,418.62 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 August 13, 2024.

Chiist Elus

CHRISTA ELMS

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/01/2024 to 07/01/2024
Payday 07/01/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54559 to 54560, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59223 to 59235 in the amount of $11,781.20 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 . Cha
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/21/2024 to 07/03/2024
Payday 07/03/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54574 to 54575 in the amount of $3,083.30 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 August 13th, 2024.

Lelus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/21/2024 to 07/04/2024
Payday 07/12/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54576 to 54598, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59333 to 59400 in the amount of $298,184.68 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 August 13t, 2024.

Chist - Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/05/2024 to 07/19/2024
Payday 07/22/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54599 to 54600 in the amount of $452.83 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 August 13", 2024.

Chish Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/05/2024 to 07/18/2024
Payday 07/26/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54601 to 54622, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59401 to 59471 in the amount of $314,072.68 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 August 13th, 2024.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/26/2024 to 07/26/2024
Payday 07/26/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54623, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59472 to 59481 in the amount of $8,223.00 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 13th, 2024.

Chivest Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/01/2024 to 07/31/2024
Payday 08/05/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54624 to 54636, and direct deposits warrants numbered 59482 to 59578 in the amount of $77,892.46 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 13th, 2024.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/19/2024 to 08/01/2024
Payday 08/01/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54637 to 54638 in the amount of $633.96 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 August 13', 2024.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
July 9, 2024
The July 9, 2024, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Vice Mayor Rodriguez. Also in attendance were Council Members Halby was digue from the rendance. and Burton. Mayor DeConinck was excused from the meeting. Staff in attendance included:

Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown, Police Chief Dale and Fire Chief Hasler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Rodriguez.

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, 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.

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, warrant umbered 54537 through 54558, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59154 through 59222 i 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.

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.
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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 RCCEI, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

10. Acceptance of Work: Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Wastewater Treatment Plant Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for the Recreation 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.

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 CEOS GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION).

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated in 2022 Council adopted a Resolution to allow participation in the RCCET. The City Attorney has advised that recommendation No. 9 should be amended to include the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-026. Copies of the Resolution were provided to Council and made available to the public.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO INTERNET

CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) TASK FORCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.

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Item No. 3 of the Memo should state "Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Technician", not Records Supervisor.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

City's 6"h Cycle Housing Element Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated State law requires that each city adopt a General Plan to guide land use and development. The Housing Element is one of eight required elements of the General Plan. The Housing Element sets forth goals, policies, and programs that address the future housing needs for all income levels over an eight-year period that coincides with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), 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 through 2021. The City is required by State law to update its Housing Element every eight years.

Every city and county in the Southern California Association of Governments is required to prepare a Housing Element update for the sixth planning cycle, which spans the 2021-2029. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reviews each jurisdiction's housing element to determine if it's compliant with State law. A finding of compliance by HCD is referred to as "certification" of the Housing Element. Since February 2022, the City has been working toward compliance and certification of its Housing Element.

After two drafts of the 6" Cycle Housing Element were submitted to HCD for review, the City contracted with Veronica Tam and Associates to bring the City over the finish line. VTA prepared subsequent drafts of the City's Housing Element addressing HCD's comments. After submittal of the fourth draft, HCD advised that the Draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. The most significant changes between the original draft previously reviewed by the City Council and the current draft include restructuring the sites strategy for meeting RHNA consistent with the State Housing Element Law requirement of 20 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 comprised of 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. The draft 6th Cycle Housing Element and supporting documents are posted on the City's website and available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office. 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.
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No public comment. Councilman Burton moved approval. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Halby with a unanimous aye vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

License Agreement with County of Riverside for Use of City Building (Doris Morgan Community Center) located at 445 N. Broadway. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated 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 for that use expired on June 30, 2023. Staff has worked with the County over the last year to negotiate a new License Agreement for Office on Aging's continued use of this City facility. The attached agreement largely mirrors past agreements. The agreement provides for a three-year term and includes an increase in the previous monthly fee from $530.45 per month to $900 per month with an annual 3% fee escalator. 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 has caused the floor 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 obtained a quote from MT Construction Team, Inc. to provide and install a 48" Wolf Challenger Series 8 burner range. 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.

Therefore, it is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement for 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 into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $17,295 once approved s to form by the City Attorney. The Agenda packet includes a facility diagram. After the Agend vas posted, the County of Riverside made a few minor adjustments to the diagram. A copy of th new diagram was provided to the Council and was made available to the public.

Councilman Halby asked about the cost of the floor.

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

Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project Design. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated as Council is aware, in August 2023, the City received a Compliance Order from the S WRCB regarding manganese levels in the existing well at the Hidden Beaches Water System. The City is required to demonstrate to the Water Board that with the implementation of a water treatment system, the concentration of manganese in the water -47-
delivered to customers will meet the State water quality standard by no later than August 10, 2026. In October 2023, the City engaged The Holt Group to prepare a Preliminary Design Report for the Hidden Beaches Well Site and Manganese Removal System. Until the City is compliant with the Order, the City is required to sample the water quarterly and provide notice to all customers served by the Hidden Beaches system. To address the Order, the proposed project includes the addition of a package treatment system to the existing water supply system to reduce manganese levels in the water source. The existing 330,000-gallon water reservoir that serves the Hidden Beaches Water System is more than 20 years old and has met its useful life. To address this, the water reservoir will be replaced as part of the water system's improvement project. Due to their knowledge and previous work on the Hidden Beaches Water System, the Holt Group was asked to prepare a proposal for contract Civil Engineering Design and Bidding Services for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project. This proposal will produce the engineering, design plans and bidding documents necessary to secure a contractor to perform the work to bring the City into compliance with the Board Order. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-038 A with The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed two hundred seventy-seven thousand and nine hundred forty dollars for design and bidding services for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

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

ORAL REPORTS:

Councilman Burton commended the Chief on his efforts the past few days.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Jason Rollo, Community Relations Program Manager for Metropolitan Water District stated I have been coming here since early 2022. MWD is now a substantial landowner in the Palo Verde Valley. It has been a blessing to learn about the valley and meet with community members. I want to make sure that my reach is not limited to those who know me. PVID and MWD are trying to help with future community-based programs and projects to generate economic activity.

I implore anyone with ideas or questions to contact me directly.

Tina Felix with daughter Layla Wade of 594 Bell Ln. stated I am here today as a representative of the Blythe Roadrunner's Track Club. On Father's Day weekend twenty of our runners went to Escondido, CA to compete in the regional championships. All of the runners did great, with seven of the runners qualifying for the Jr. Olympics in North Carolina. Two, one of which is my daughter will participate starting on July 27". There are good things happening in the community. I invite you to come out in November when we start training in November.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:23pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-033 ALARM, 691 WEST HOBSONWAY DESERT HORIZON 34,275.00 1,618.80 1,484.80 7/23/2024 FIRE 845100011 BAKER SYSTEMS INC
6/R8/2024 ISSUED Permit Name FIRE ALARM
Total for: ALARM 34,275.00 1,618.80 1,484.80
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2405-027 CONC 165 NORTH THIRD STREET STEVEN NELSON 4,000.00 657.00 657.00 7/23/2024 APPROACH 845153025 TO CONSTRUCTION
29/202 ISSUED Permit Name APPROACH WAY
29/202
Total for: CONC 4,000.00 657.00 657.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status _Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-009 DEMO-INT 118 &120 WEST RICE STREET CAZAREZ & CONTREIAS 6,000.00 181.00 181.00 7/8/2024 848053026 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
718/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Remove all fire damage
B2407-016 DEMO-INT 875 EAST CHANSLORWAY ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHO 15,000.00 181.00 181.00 7/11/2024 857071001 R&RBINC
7/1/2024 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR DEMOLITION
B2407-014 DEMO-INT 900 WEST RICE STREET RICE STREET HOSPITALITY 500.00 181.00 181.00 7/10/2024 836122062 OWNER
7/10/2024 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR DEMOLITION
Total for: DEMO-INT 21,500.00 543.00 543.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-044 ELEC 691 WEST HOBSONWAY 1,500.00 297.00 - 297.00 7/26/2024 845100011 SHAWN COPELAND
725/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Repairs of Parking Lot Lighting B2407-007 ELEC 2121 RIVIERA DRIVE RICHARD & KAREN SAIN 26,900.00 171.50 171.50 7/26/2024 SOLAR 875270022 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
271922224 CANCELLED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2406-010 ELEC 433 EAST MURPHY STREET STROSCHEIN & TORRES 30,680.00 913.99 913.99 7/2/2024 SOLAR 845162018 ILUM SOLAR
61252224 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR & PANEL UPGRADE
B2406-023 ELEC 920 EAST NEVADA AVENUE ELIZABETH LOUISE CRIM 58,017.60 1,019.24 918.84 7/10/2024 SOLAR 857074001 FREEDOM FOREVER LLC
5/822224 RCVD REVISIONS Permit Name Roof Solar, Upgrade & Battery B2406-039 ELEC 1730 RIVIERA DRIVE NANCY C CHARLTON LIVING: 3,000.00 471.00 471.00 7/8/2024 869400021 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
/28/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Generator
/3/202
PERMI33
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B2407-001 ELEC 901 EAST AVENUE B GRETCHEN I KERBER 3,000.00 297.00 297.00 7/15/2024 851051012 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
12/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Upgrade
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Total for: ELEC 123,097.60 3,169.73 3,069.33
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-010 ENCROACHMENT 381 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 5,675.85 842.39 842.39 7/9/2024 SEWER 848171009 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
7/8/2024 ISSUED Permit Name REPAIR
7/8/2024
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 5,675.85 842.39 842.39
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-028 EXCAV 300 block North Eucalyptus Avenu CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 687.00 687.00 7/26/2024 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
716/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WO#50153-5360616
B2406-018 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 404.00 404.00 7/9/2024 THE GAS COMPANY
6/17/2024 ISSUED Permit Name JUNE BLANKET
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 1,091.00 1,091.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-029 GARAGE 591 SOUTH THIRD STREET DRAGONFLY FARM LLC 9,177.60 401.97 401.97 7/17/2024 CARPORT 869080028 AFC
27A7/2024 ISSUED Permit Name CARPORT
Total for: GARAGE 9,177.60 401.97 401.97
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-021 MECH 401 SAN LUIS WAY CONSUELO MACIEL 3,000.00 269.00 269.00 7/12/2024 836171030 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
/10/202 ISSUED Permit Name Replace 3 ton heat pump package unit /12/202
Total for: MECH 3,000.00 269.00 269.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-050 OTHER 463 COTTONWOOD LANE JOHN & YVONNA SPRAGUE 1,400.00 262.00 262.00 7/29/2024 854110025 MS CONSTRUCTION
7/29/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Gas Line & Concrete
7/29/2024
B2405-025 OTHER 311 SOUTH SIXTH STREET GREGORIO & EMERALDA CO 10,000.00 1,754.08 1,754.08 7/1/2024 848172002 OWNER
5/23/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Repairs & Remodel PERM133

ASEOCATEY
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For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
B2407-012 OTHER 390 NORTH SOLA AVENUE WRAY & BONDS 13,000.00 278.73 278.73 7/10/2024 851021011 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
2710/2024 FINALED Permit Name Reroof & Paint
B2406-038 OTHER 440 SOUTH MAIN STREET CITY OF BLYTHE 500,000.00 0.00 0.00 7/3/2024 848132003 BURROW CONSTRUCTION
57320224 ISSUED Permit Name Restroom & Block Wall
B2407-027 OTHER 128 SOUTH BROADWAY ROBIN CURTIS WOODS 10,500.00 243.79 243.79 7/17/2024 TEAR OFF 848061006 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
717/2024 ISSUED Permit Name REROOF & PAINT
Total for: OTHER 534,900.00 2,538.60 2,538.60
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-020 PLUMB 401 SAN LUIS WAY CONSUELO MACIEL 2,000.00 38.00 38.00 7/12/2024 WATER HEATER 836171030 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI 7/12/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Change out 40 gal to 50 gal B2406-036 PLUMB 561 NORTH FOURTH STREET WADE FAMILY LIVING TRUST 2,000.00 223.00 223.00 7/5/2024 SEWER 842121003 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
71320274 FINALED Permit Name Sewer Line Repair
B2406-017 PLUMB 580 PALO VERDE WAY JORDAN KNIGHT 371.00 36.00 36.00 7/5/2024 WATER HEATER 839011005 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
8/13/2024 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2406-037 PLUMB 381 SOUTH SECOND STREET LOVE LEO ESTATE OF 2,000.00 36.00 36.00 7/12/2024 WATER HEATER 848141009 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI 6/222244 ISSUED Permit Name Change out 40 gal to 50 gal B2407-011 PLUMB 1082 TORO CIRCLE WHITE & RUPERT 2,000.00 38.00 38.00 7/12/2024 WATER HEATER 869362011 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI 218/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Change out 40 gal to 50 gal B2407-018 PLUMB 512 EAST AVENUE B ALFREDO M HUERTA 1,600.00 38.00 38.00 7/12/2024 WATER HEATER 845162003 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 712/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2407-017 PLUMB 510 EAST AVENUE B ALFREDO M HUERTA 1,600.00 38.00 38.00 7/12/2024 WATER HEATER 845162003 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 7/12/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 11,571.00 447.00 447.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2406-003 POOL 518 RANCHETTE ROAD CHRISTOPHER & JANIE GALLE 70,000.00 2,402.28 2,402.28 7/23/2024 857221005 BIG BIG POOL AND SPA
6/5172224 ISSUED Permit Name NEW SWIMMING POOL
Total for: POOL 70,000.00 2,402.28 2,402.28
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PERM133
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For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
B2407-024 REMOVE-R 301 SOUTH SPRING STREET JOSE ALVAREZ 16,000.00 181.00 181.00 7/18/2024 848122007 OWNER
/15/202 FINALED Permit Name
/16/202
Total for: REMOVE-R 16,000.00 181.00 181.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2407-015 RERF 609 WEST CHANSLORWAY PEREZ. & ESPINOZA 6,300.00 182.82 182.82 7/11/2024 TEAR OFF 842132023 OWNER
/11/202 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 2400 sq it
/11/202
B2407-025 RERF 983 EAST AVENUE B JOHN & CATHERINE NELDBER 15,000.00 313.61 313.61 7/16/2024 TEAR OFF 851062006 OWNER
7/16/2024 ISSUED Permit Name TO & OE, 24 squares
B2407-031 RERF 461 SOUTH FIRST STREET MARY HELEN R SANCHEZ 16,575.00 348.43 348.43 7/19/2024 TEAR OFF 848142017 FINAL TOUCH CONSTRUCTIOT
7/19/2024 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 13 SOS
B2407-032 RERF 410 ALICE LANE ANGEL & SARAH SANCHEZ 10,000.00 336.41 336.41 7/19/2024 TEAR OFF 848161012 FINAL TOUCH CONSTRUCTIOI
7119/2024 FEES DUE Permit Name TEAR OFF, 5 SQS
Total for: RERF 47,875.00 1,181.27 1,181.27
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2405-001 RIVCOUNTY 10531 18TH AVENUE MELTON & SHIPMAN 5,000.00 473.65 473.65 7/22/2024 875022010 OWNER
7/1622224 ISSUED Permit Name AWNINGS 12]
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 5,000.00 473.65 473.65
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2405-030 SIGN 201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEY SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VE 20,000.00 662.00 662.00 7/15/2024 836122031 PERRY BUILDERS
5/30/2024 FINALED Permit Name
Total for: SIGN 20,000.00 662.00 662.00
36 Permits Issued from 7/1/2024 Thru 7/31/2024 Total Valuation: $906,072.05 Total Fees: $16,478.69
Total Fees Paid: $16,244.29
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Permits Applications Received
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2406-003 713/2024 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 401 SOUTH THIRD STREET Permit Name 848150002 APPLEBY PROJECT LLC
Description:

BP2407-001 7/3/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 600 block West 14th Avenue JOSEPH P GILLESPIE JR Permit Name Includes -022, Piled Wood 848110023 BSB HOTELS Description:

BP2407-002 7/8/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 185 NORTH BIRCH STREET ROWAN WAKEFIELD Deal Name Pied Wood Wasteshia bum baral 851071036 JERRY & ANN PLUMB BP2407-003 7/25/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 724 OLIVE LAKE BOULEVARD JOHN BUSH Permit Name AG BURN-Alfalfa & Borders 833210001 ETTA MAE CHITWOOD BUSH Description: INCLUDES 833-210-019
BP2407-004 7/29/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 232 NORTH SOLANO AVENUE OWNER Permit Name Includes APN 836-090-047 836090045 GEORGE & LYNNA MARTINEZ Description: PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH
5 Permit Applications from 7/1/2024 Thru 7/31/2024
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For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2407-001 7/10/2024 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 518 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVENUE CASA de ESPERANZA Permit Name 842133007 PRIME FAMILY TRUST & MARTINEZ
Description:
1 Permit Applications from 7/1/2024 Thru 7/31/2024
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Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG

COMPLAINT
WEED

WITNESS IN FIELD
Total Cases Opened: 21
Cases closed in July: 26
Remaining active cases: 385
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
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
TUP2407-001 TUP Construction Trailer RECIEVED
DESERT HORIZON 7/25/2024
691 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024: 1 8/1/2024 City of Blythe Page 2
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
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 COMPLETED
GARCIA & ALONSO 6/18/2024 719/2024
800 WEST HOBSONWAY 7/10/2024
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024: 1 8/1/2024 City of Blythe Page 1
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7131/2024
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
PM2207-001 PARCEL MAP PM 38413 RECORDED
ROBINSON FARMS 7/20/2022
3453 WEST RIVERSIDE AVENUE 7124/2024
Comments: TO CREATE TWO (2) PARCELS
Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024: 1 -55-
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Projects with Chronology Actions (by Action Date)
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
Project Number Date Applied Date Approved Date Expired Date Closed Project Name Status of Project Planner Action Type
Comments
Action Date:July 05, 2024
PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI EMAIL.

PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI EMAIL
Action Date: July 08, 2024
PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI COUNTER CONTACT PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI EMAIL
PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI LETTER RECEIVED PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI LETTER RECEIVED PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI EMAIL
PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI EMAIL
Action Date: July 10, 2024
SP2406-001 6/18/2024 7/9/2024 7/10/2024

COMPLETED MICHELLE VAN DYI APPLICANT NOTIFIED
Action Date: July 11, 2024
SP2406-002 6/27/2024

IONNA LOVEKIN BLVD OUT FOR CORR MICHELLE VAN DYI LETTER RECEIVED PRAISI
CRV/SYSTEMS 56-
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9:20:25AM
Projects with Chronology Actions (by Action Date)
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
Project Number Date Applied Date Approved Date Expired Date Closed Project Name Status of Project Planner Action Type
Comments
SP2406-002 6/27/2024

IONNA LOVEKIN BLVD OUT FOR CORR MICHELLE VAN DYI EMAIL
Action Date: July 12, 2024
PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI PROJECT INFORMATION PM2311-001 11/17/2023 1/9/2024
Final 38860 AWAITING MATERIALS MALLORY CRECELI EMAIL
Action Date: July 16, 2024
SP2406-002 6/27/2024

IONNA LOVEKIN BLVD OUT FOR CORR MICHELLE VAN DYI EMAIL
Action Date: July 22, 2024
SP2406-002 6/27/2024

IONNA LOVEKIN BLVD OUT FOR CORR MICHELLE VAN DYI LETTER RECEIVED Action Date: July 23, 2024
SP2406-002 6/27/2024

IONNA LOVEKIN BLVD OUT FOR CORR MICHELLE VAN DYI EMAIL
Action Date:July 24, 2024
PM2207-001 7/20/2022 7124/2024
PM 38413 RECORDED MALLORY CRECELI LETTER RECEIVED
TO CREATE TWO (2) PARCELS
Action Date: July 25, 2024
PM2207-001 7120/2022 7124/2024
PM 38413 RECORDED MALLORY CRECELI LETTER RECEIVED
TO CREATE TWO (2) PARCELS
18 Proiects) Found
PROISO CIRW SYSTEMS _57-
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
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
G2407-001 GRAFFITI sewer lift COMPLETED
713/2024
6200 block of DEFRAIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-002 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
713/2024
700 block of SEVILLE LN
Comments:

G2407-003 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/3/2024
700 block of HOLLEY LN
Comments:

G2407-004 GRAFFITI PEDARTIAN CROSSING SIGN COMPLETED
713/2024
800 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-005 GRAFFITI no parking anytime sign COMPLETED
713/2024
800 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-006 GRAFFITI no parking anytime sign COMPLETED
7/3/2024
700 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-007 GRAFFITI NO PARKING ANYTIME SIGN COMPLETED
713/2024
700 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-008 GRAFFITI pedestrian crossing sign COMPLETED
7/3/2024
500 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-009 GRAFFITI SEWER LIFT COMPLETED
713/2024
300 block of S INTAKE
Comments:

PROMIS CRWSYSTEMS_58-
8/1/2024 City of Blythe Page 3
9:04:29AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-010 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY 7/10/2024
202 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-011 GRAFFITI sewer lift COMPLETED
7/10/2024
300 block of S INTAKE
Comments:

G2407-012 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 7/10/2024
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-013 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FERNANDO GUERRA 7/10/2024
280 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-014 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
900 block of W WELLS ST
Comments:

G2407-015 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
1100 alley way of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2407-016 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
300 block of S SOLANO AVE
Comments:

G2407-017 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
200 block of S 3RD ST
Comments:

G2407-018 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
300 block of W BEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2407-019 GRAFFITI one way sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
600 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:
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PRONS CRWSYSTEMS_59-
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-020 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/10/2024
300 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2407-021 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HOBSON HOSPITALITY 7/11/2024
1689 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-022 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED
7/11/2024
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

G2407-023 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED
7/11/2024
400 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2407-024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FRANCISCO RASCON 7/11/2024
326 NORTH ACACIA STREET
Comments:

G2407-025 GRAFFITI BARACADE DEAD END COMPLETED
7/11/2024
400 block of E CHAPARRAL DR
Comments:

G2407-026 GRAFFITI cbr COMPLETED
7/11/2024
700 block of LAWRENCE AVE
Comments:

G2407-027 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/11/2024
800 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2407-028 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/11/2024
800 block of E BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2407-029 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/11/2024
300 block of LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

PRO11S CRWSYSTEMS _60-
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-030 GRAFFITI pedastrian crossing sign COMPLETED
7/11/2024
500 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2407-031 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THRIFY PAYLESS INC & CHURCHILL 7/17/2024
616 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THE LORD WE TRUST 7/17/2024
439 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2407-033 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 7/17/2024
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2407-034 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 7/17/2024
400 BLOCK NORTH BROADWAY
Comments:

G2407-035 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VILLAGE RETREAT 7117/2024
301 NORTH EIGHTH STREET
Comments:

G2407-036 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
300 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-037 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
300 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2407-038 GRAFFITI watch for children sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
2000 block of SPARKLING LAGOON
Comments:

G2407-039 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
2000 block of SPARKLING LAGOON
Comments:

PRO11S CRWSYSTEMS _61-
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9:04:29AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-040 GRAFFITI CBU COMPLETED
7/18/2024
700 block of MICHELLE ST
Comments:

G2407-041 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
700 block of MICHELLE ST
Comments:

G2407-042 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
700 block of YUCCA DR
Comments:

G2407-043 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
700 block of YUCCA DR
Comments:

G2407-044 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
7/18/2024
100 block of MARIPOSA TRI
Comments:

G2407-045 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/18/2024
100 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2407-046 GRAFFITI COVERED GRAFFITI COMPLETED
7/24/2024
150 NORTH DATE ROAD
Comments:

G2407-047 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
WEN & STEPHANY WANG 7124/2024
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-048 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DEAN LESTER 7/24/2024
508 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-049 GRAFFITI bathrooms COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 7/24/2024

TODD PARK
Comments:

PRO115 CRWSYSTEMS-62-
8/1/2024 City of Blythe Page 7
9:04:29AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-050 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
BLYTHE RA 320 LLC 7124/2024
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-051 GRAFFITI bus stop sign COMPLETED
7/25/2024
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-052 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7125/2024
1400 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-053 GRAFFITI pedatrian crossing sign COMPLETED
7/25/2024
1400 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments: (7/25/2024 3:01 PM RA)
G2407-054 GRAFFITI speed check radar pole COMPLETED
7/25/2024
500 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2407-055 GRAFFITI speed check radar pole COMPLETED
7/25/2024
300 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2407-056 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7125/2024
300 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2407-057 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/25/2024
200 block of N CARLTON AVE
Comments:

G2407-058 GRAFFITI CHILDREN PLAYING SIGN COMPLETED
7/25/2024
200 block of N CARLTON AVE
Comments:

G2407-059 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/25/2024
100 block of S SOLANO AVE
Comments:

PROMIS CRU/SYSTEMS
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9:04:29AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-060 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/25/2024
700 block of E BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2407-061 GRAFFITI cbu box COMPLETED
7125/2024
1400 block of MESQUITE CT
Comments:

G2407-062 GRAFFITI no parking lot COMPLETED
7125/2024
1100 block of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2407-063 GRAFFITI smart and final sign COMPLETED
ROXBURY PROP 7/25/2024
701 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-064 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/25/2024
100 alley way of S 1ST ST
Comments:

G2407-065 GRAFFITI traffic light ahead sign COMPLETED
7/31/2024
1000 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2407-066 GRAFFITI one way sign COMPLETED
7131/2024
500 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:

G2407-067 GRAFFITI block baracade COMPLETED
7/31/2024
400 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:

G2407-068 GRAFFITI no right turn sign COMPLETED
7/31/2024
400 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:

G2407-069 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
7131/2024
400 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

PROJIS
CRU/SYSTEMS 64-
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024
G2407-070 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7131/2024
200 block of S PALM DR
Comments:

G2407-071 GRAFFITI CBU BOX COMPLETED
7/31/2024
500 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2407-072 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7131/2024
600 block of W DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2407-073 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7131/2024
300 block of TESORO LN
Comments:

G2407-074 GRAFFITI COB WELL SIGN COMPLETED
7/31/2024
200 block of BIRCH ST
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 7/1/2024 thru 7/31/2024: 74 PRO115 CRI SYSTEMS
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
July 2024
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 34
Structure 2
Vehicle Fire 2
Brush, Grass, Leaves 4
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 8
Other 1
Total # of Incidents 51
Activity
Drills 4
•
Staff Meeting 1
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CHIEF

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225• (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
July 2024
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury 10
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
n-
Driving Under the Influence
11 Vandalisms
Trespassing 1
Prowlers 2
Public Intoxication 9
Alarm 36
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 6
AVA Vehicles Tows 3
Vehicle Red Tags 1
Documented Police Reports 160
Total Incidents 1400
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CHIEF

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

Homeless Detail: July
People contacted. 184
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. 15 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 2
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 2 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 0
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Investment Report for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2023-2024 June 30, 2024
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, City of Treasurer
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, City of Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: City Council accepts and files the Quarterly Investment Report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

STAFF REPORT: The City of Blythe has for many years invested all excess cash (cash not needed for daily operations) for all City funds and the Successor Agency with the California State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF offers the City and the Agency liquidity and safety. There are more profitable investment instruments on the market, but risk increases with yield.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. City of Blythe Quarter-end statement from LAIF
B. City of Blythe Quarter-end statement for General Checking Account C. Successor Agency Quarter-end statement from LAIF
D. Successor Agency Quarter-end statement for the Agency Checking Account E. Successor Agency Quarter-end statement from US Bank
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Business Statement
us bank. Account Number:
•
P.O. Box 1800 Statement Period:

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-0800 Jun 3, 2024
3952 TRN Y ST01
through
Jun 30, 2024
106481074683220 S

CITY OF BLYTHE
GENERAL ACCOUNT To Contact U.S. Bank
235 N BROADWAY
BLYTHE CA 92225-1609 Commercial Customer
Service: 800-798-6466
U.S. Bank accepts Relay Calls
Internet: usbank.com

NEWS FOR YOU
Protecting your personal information is one of our top priorities. We also take great care to make sure your information is curate. As we continue getting to know you, you may receive a future call to ensure your account information is up to date. As nancial institution; we safeguard your account through Know Your Customer, an important banking guideline to mitigate risk To learn more about the Know Your Customer policy, please visit usbank.com/KYC.

INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
Effective August 12, 2024, please review updates made to the Your Deposit Account Agreement document which may affect your Beginning July 8, 2024, you can review the full revised document at usbank.com/YDAA-upcoming-version, by calling 24-Hour Banking at 800-USBANKS (872-2657) or by visiting your local U.S. Bank branch. We accept relay calls.

Here's what you should know:

Under the Time Deposits section, the early withdrawal fee will be removed.

If you have questions or need to request a copy of the current Your Deposit Account Agreement, visit usbank.com/tmtermsandconditions or please call your customer service team at the phone number listed at the top of this statement.

CORPORATE CHECKING Member FDIC
U.S. Bank National Association Account Number
Account Summary
# Items
Beginning Balance on Jun 3 $ 6,753,852.92
Customer Deposits 29 102,266.64
Other Deposits 65 3,091,312.09
Other Withdrawals 65 2,291,778.34-
Ending Balance on Jun 30, 2024 $ 7,655,653.31
Customer Deposits
Number Date Ref Number Amount Number Date Ref Number Amount Jun 4 8314428639 375.00 Jun 14 9212530716 6,186.21
Jun 4 8315193574 1,191.73 Jun 14 9212530720 6,995.26
Jun 4 8315312742 2,321.35 Jun 14 9212530728 9,528.84
Jun 4 8315193576 2,419.78 Jun 14 9212784370 10,926.33
Jun 4 8315479800 3,931.02 Jun 14 9212784368 12,856.18
Jun 6 8913038417 350.00 Jun 14 9212530726 13,336.81
Jun 7 9214020041 357.00 Jun 17 8014911492 375.00
Jun 7 9214020040 2,237.50 Jun 20 8915119453 350.00
Jun 14 9212969276 219.00 Jun 20 8913641978 2,072.01
Jun 14 9212530730 5,697.23 Jun 20 8913641986 2,802.31
Products and services available in U.S. only. Eligibility requirements and restrictions apply. For additional information, contact a U.S. Bank branch or call 800-872-2657.
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California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma, CPA
Local Agency Investment Fund July 01, 2024
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-000. LAIF Home
(916) 653-300 PMIA Average Monthly Yields

CITY OF BLYTHE

TREASURER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Tran Type Definitions
Account Number:

June 2024 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 16,949,571.12
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 16,949,571.12
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California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma, cPA
Local Agency Investment Fund July 01, 2024
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001 LAIF Home
(916) 653-3001 PMIA Average Monthly Yields

SIA CITY OF BLYTHE FOR BLYTHE

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCE OFFICER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Tran Type Definitions
Account Number:

June 2024 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 1.57
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 1.57
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Mechanics Bank®
Statement Ending 06/28/2024
:O. Box 2200
corona, CA 9287: Page 1 of 4
:00.797.6324
www.mechanicsbank.con
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Managing Your Accounts
Client Services 800.797.6324
CITY OF BLYTHE ] Online. www.mechanicsbank.com

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
BLYTHE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY • Mobile Download Our Mobile Apps 235 N BROADWAY
BLYTHE CA 92225-1609
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Summary of Accounts
Account Type Account Number Ending Balance
PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING $2,610,666.11
PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING-XXXXXXXX5899
Account Summary Interest Summary
Date Description Amount Description Amount
06/01/2024 Beginning Balance $1,669,920.03 Interest Earned From 06/01/2024 Through 06/28/2024 2 Credits) This Period $1,065,746.08 Annual Percentage Yield Earned 0.01% 1 Debits) This Period $125,000.00 Interest Days 28
06/28/2024 Ending Balance $2,610,666.11 Interest Earned $18.08 Interest Paid This Period $18.08
Interest Paid Year-to-Date $125.74
Deposits
Date Description Amount
06/10/2024 DEPOSIT $1,065,728.00
Other Credits
Date Description Amount
06/28/2024 INTEREST $18.08
Member
@FDIC
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000638746323253
1316
usbank. 058129164- 2-N-06
705378994-240629-5108-058129691 - 06
Account Name: Successor Agency To The Blythe Redevelopment Agency Custody Account Page 2 of 6 Account Number: June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024

MARKET VALUE SUMMARY
Current Period
06/01/24 to 06/30/24
Beginning Market Value $3,155,178.86
Adjusted Market Value $3,155,178.86
Investment Results
Interest, Dividends and Other Income 9,144.45
Total Investment Results $9,144.45
Ending Market Value $3,164,323.31
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
ISHED
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Works Director Agreement- Mirasol B. Elegores PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an Employment Agreement with Mirasol B. Elegores for the position of Public Works Director.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this position was adopted in the FY 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget.

BACKGROUND: In late 2022, the City entered into an agreement with GMP Consultants to recruit a Public Works Director. Staff worked with representatives of GMP to create a recruitment profile and determine what traits and experience the ideal candidate would need to possess to best serve the position.

STAFF REPORT: In March, staff re-engaged GMP Consultants to recruit a Public Works Director. The recruitment effort led to the City receiving five applications and interviewing two candidates. Mirasol Elegores was the successful candidate through the recruitment process.

In June, Council directed the Interim City Manager to enter contract negotiations. Negotiations concluded around July 8, 2024, and the City Attorney prepared the attached Employment Agreement.

Mrs. Elegores has over three decades of experiences in the construction industry and experience as a professional licensed civil engineer. For the past twenty years she has performed contract work for private construction companies, serving as project manager and cost estimator. Prior to that, Mirasol worked for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Manilla, Philippines in various technical and management positions. She is very enthusiastic about becoming the City's next Public Works Director.

Staff believes her private sector construction experience will help the City in its economic development efforts. Her background in engineering will also be a huge help in delivering City Public Works projects. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the the Employment Agreement with Mirasol B. Elegores for the position of Public Works Director.

ATTACHMENTS:

Employment Agreement with Mirasol B. Elegores
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 13th day of August, 2024, by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City") and MIRASOL B. ELEGORES, an individual ("Employee").

RECITALS
A. Subject to the prior approval of the City Council, it is the duty of the City Manager to appoint City Department Heads; and
B. Based upon Employee's experience, skills, abilities, background, and knowledge, City, acting through the Interim City Manager, desires to employ the services of Employee in the capacity of Public Works Director of the City; and C. City and Employee desire to provide for certain provisions, procedures, benefits, and requirements regarding the employment of Employee by the City; and D. Employee is willing to work as the Public Works Director of the City under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, City and Employee agree as follows:

1.0. EMPLOYMENT; DUTIES

1.1. Employment. City agrees to retain Employee as the Public Works Director of the City, effective August 16, 2024 ("Commencement Date").

1.2. Duties and Functions. Employee shall perform the functions and duties of the Public Works Director as set forth in the Blythe Municipal Code, the Public Works Director job description, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein, and such other legally permissible functions and duties as the City Manager may assign. The Cit nay amend the provisions of the Blythe Municipal Code relating to the functions anc duties of the Public Works Director or the Public Works Director job description at any time without Employee's approval and without an amendment to this Agreement.

1.3. Compliance with Laws. Employee shall perform her duties to the best of her ability in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards of the profession.

Employee shall comply with and carry out the City's rules and regulations and Employee shall obey the laws of the State of California and the United States of America as they apply to the performance of her duties.

1.4. Supervision by City Manager. Employee shall be under the day-to-day supervision and direction of the City Manager, shall be subject to any such other terms and conditions of employment as the City Manager may from time to time impose so long 1 of 11
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as not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement or law, and shall attend all City Council meetings unless otherwise directed or approved by the City Manager.

1.5. Exclusive Employment. Employee shall remain in the exclusive employ of the City during the term of this Agreement. Employee shall devote her professional time, ability, and attention to City business and the duties set forth herein during the term of this Agreement. Employee shall not, without the prior written consent of the City Manager, render services of any kind to any person or organization for compensation or engage in any other activity which would materially interfere with the performance of her duties under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee may perform incidental and occasional teaching, writing, consulting, or volunteer work, provided that such activities do not materially interfere with the performance of her duties under this Agreement.

1.6. Work Schedule. Employee acknowledges and agrees that the Public Works Director is expected to engage in the hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the obligations of the position, must be available at all times, and must devote a considerable amount of time outside of normal office hours and in excess of the regularly established workday or in excess of a forty (40) hour workweek to the business of the City. Employee acknowledges that proper performance of the duties of Public Works Director will require Employee to generally observe normal business hours, as set by the City and as may be revised from time-to-time, and will also often require performance of necessary services outside of normal business hours. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City will permit Employee such reasonable "time off" as is customary for exempt employees of the City, so long as the time off does not interfere with normal business. Employee's base salary includes compensation for all hours worked. Employee shall be classified as an exempt employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and shall not be entitled to any form of compensation for overtime.

1.7. Conflicts Prohibited. Employee shall not engage in any activity which is or may become a conflict of interest with her obligations to the City or which might create an incompatibility of office as defined under California law. She shall also timely complete and file financial disclosure statements immediately upon entry into her employment and annually thereafter pursuant to California law.

1.8. Residency: Response Time. City and Employee agree that it is in the public interest for the Public Works Director to live within twenty (20) miles of the City's Public Works Yard, located at 440 S. Main. St. in Blythe. Accordingly, Employee agrees to establish her primary residence within twenty (20) miles from City's Public Works Yard within six (6) months from the Commencement Date. Thereafter, Employee shall maintair such primary residence during the term of this Agreement. Employee shall be on scene in the event of an emergency within thirty (30) minutes of notification of same. 2 of 11
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2.0. TERM

2.1. Term. This term of this Agreement is three (3) years, commencing on the (Initial Term"), unless otherwise terminated as set forth herein. Upon the expiration of the Commencement Date and ending on August 15, 2027 at the end of the business day Initial Term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically extend on a month-to- month basis until terminated as set forth herein.

2.2. Prior Termination. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of the City Manager, with prior approval of the City Council, to terminate Employee at any time, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 8.0 of this Agreement.

3.0. COMPENSATION

3.1. Salary. Effective August 16, 2024, City agrees to pay Employee for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at an annual rate of One Hundred Thirty- Five Thousand Dollars ($135,000.00), which sum shall be considered Employee's base salary and shall be payable in installments at the same times as the City's other employees are paid in accordance with the City's established pay schedule, and subject to customary withholdings.

3.2. Salary Adjustments. Employee's base salary may be adjusted by the City Manager on an annual basis, subject to a performance evaluation as set forth herein. The City Manager may give up to a two and one-half percent (2.5%) merit salary increase following such performance evaluations, subject to the City Council approved budget.

4.0. OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

4.1. Medical Benefits. The City's contribution for medical insurance for Employee and eligible family members will have a cap of $695.00 per month. All increases in premiums above $695.00 will be paid by the City up to the 2014 rates as outlined below.

All increases above the 2014 rates shall be paid entirely by Employee.

Plan Individual Individual + Individual + Two or
One Dependent More Dependents
Blue Shield Access (HMO) $543.21 $1,086.42 $1.412.35
PERS Gold Select (PPO) $586.32 $1,172.64 $1,524.43
PERS Platinum (PPO) $638.22 $1,276.44 $1,659.37

4.2. Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. City shall provide Employee and eligible family members with dental and vision insurance, and shall provide Employee with life and short-term disability insurance. City shall pay 100% of the premiums on said insurance. Employee's life insurance policy will be valued at $50,000.00. Employee shall name the beneficiaries of the life insurance policy. 3 of 11
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4.3. Retirement Benefits. Employee shall be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") in accordance with the City's contract with CaPERS. Employee understands and agrees that Employee will be entitled to the 2% at age 62 (2% @ 62) pension formula for Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members under CaPERS. Employee shall pay the Employee's entire share of the member contribution.

4.4. Vacation Leave. Employee shall accrue vacation leave at the rate of 4.62 hours per pay period to a maximum accrual of 240 hours. Employee may sell vacation leave earned above the maximum accrual semi-annually on the last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Payment will be made at Employee's current rate of pay. Employee shall submit a request for such payment prior to June 1 to be paid on the last pay period in June and prior to November 1 to be paid on the last pay period in November.

4.5. Sick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 5.2 hours per pay period to a maximum accrual of 720 hours. Cash payback provisions of sick leave hours in excess of the maximum allowed for accrual shall apply. Employee may request to cash out 50% of the sick leave hours accrued but not used in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), up to a maximum of 48 hours, to be paid at the current rate of pay on the last pay period in June of that fiscal year.

Employee is entitled to a 100% pay out of sick leave accrual in the event of the following listed separations from employment with the City: service or disability retirement or in the event Employee becomes deceased during the course of employment, which will then entitle Employee's primary beneficiary to payment of 100% of accrued sick leave at Employee's current rate of pay, up to a maximum of 720 hours of accrued unused sick leave.

Personal Business Leave. Employee may use up to six (6) days of sick leave per year for personal business leave, with prior approval from the City Manager.

4.7. Administrative Leave. Employee shall be entitled to eleven (11) days of administrative leave per fiscal year during her employment with the City. Up to three (3) days of administrative leave unused at the end of a fiscal year may be carried over into the succeeding fiscal year. The maximum accrual is fourteen (14) days per fiscal year.

Upon separation, Employee shall not be entitled to any payment for unused administrative leave. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee's days of administrative leave during the first year of the term of this Agreement will be prorated based on the Commencement Date.

4.8. Paid Holidays. Employee shall be eligible for paid holidays on City- designated holidays as they now exist or hereafter may be amended to the same extent as other City employees. Employee is also entitled to one (1) floating holiday per fiscal year. The floating holiday may be scheduled on a date that is agreeable to Employee and the City Manager. The floating holiday is non-accruable. 4 of 11
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4.9. Bereavement Leave. Regulations and rules of the City relating to Bereavement Leave as they now exist or hereafter may be amended shall apply to Employee to the same extent as other City employees.

4.10. Use of City Vehicle. City shall provide an automobile for Employee's use during her employment with City. City shall be responsible for insuring the vehicle, paying for operation, maintenance, and repair costs, and for the regular replacement of the vehicle. Employee may use the vehicle for Employee's reasonable personal use locally since the Public Works Director is required to be available at all times to respond in the event of an emergency. Employee shall not permit any person to drive or use the vehicle, including, but not limited to, Employee's spouse or dependents, except for such City employees, volunteers or agents as authorized by the City Manager.

4.11. No Signing Bonus. Employee shall not receive any signing bonus in connection with entering into this Agreement.

5.0. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

5.1. Membership; Certifications. City desires to encourage Employee's continued professional development and agrees to budget and pay for appropriate related costs for such activities, including membership in, and certifications from, relevan professional organizations as approved by the City Manager.

5.2. Meetings and Seminars. City agrees to reimburse Employee for actual costs of registration and travel and subsistence expenses, as defined in the City's travel policy, incurred by Employee while attending meetings, conferences, courses or seminars related to Employee's employment with the City, as approved by the City Manager, provided that the City has budgeted funds for same.

6.0. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
The City Manager will conduct an evaluation of Employee's performance approximately six (6) months from the Commencement Date and on or before the anniversary of the Commencement Date. Thereafter, the City Manager will conduct an annual evaluation of Employee's performance. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City Manager and Employee, the annual evaluation will be conducted no later than the anniversary of the Commencement Date each year this Agreement is in effect.

Following each annual evaluation, the City Manager may authorize an increase in Employee's base salary, provided that such increase shall not exceed two and one-half percent (2.5%). Any increase in Employee's base salary shall go into effect on or after the anniversary of the Commencement Date following Employee's annual evaluation as set forth herein.
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7.0 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Employment with the City creates a relationship of confidence and trust between Employee and the City, with respect to all Confidential Information of the City. "Confidential Information" includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, knowledge, or data of the City or any of its constituent entities or members that Employee may produce, obtain, or otherwise acquire or have access to during the course of Employee's employment with the City, including but not limited to personnel information, passwords, and computer security systems. Employee agrees that during and after Employee's employment with the City, Employee (i) shall keep all Confidential Information confidential and shall not directly or indirectly use, divulge, publish or otherwise disclose or allow to foreseeably be expected to compromise the confidentiality or proprietary nature of the Confidential Information. Upon termination of Employee's employment from the City for any reason, Employee agrees to return promptly to the City all writings and other tangible things in Employee's possession that contain Confidential Information.

8.0. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT STATUS; RESIGNATION; TERMINATION;

SEVERANCE PAY

8.1. At-Will Employment. Employee understands and agrees that Employee is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Manager. Accordingly, Employee agrees that (1) Employee is an "at will" employee whose employment may be terminated by City at any time without cause or right of notice, Skelly conference, hearing, appeal or grievance; (2) there is no express or implied promise made to Employee for any form of continued employment; and (3) this Agreement is the sole and exclusive basis for an employment relationship between Employee and City. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the City Manager's right to exercise his/her uncontrolled discretion to remove Employee from employment with the City at any time.

In the event City terminates Employee's employment, or Employee resigns as set forth herein, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.

8.2. Resignation. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with Employee's right to resign from her employment with the City at any time, subject only to the requirement that Employee provide at least thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice of the effective date of her resignation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee shall use her best efforts to give the City at least sixty (60) days written notice of Employee's resignation. Upon the effective date of resignation, Employee forfeits all compensation and benefits owing for the remainder of the term of this Agreement.

Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay in the event Employee voluntarily resigns from her position.

8.3. Termination By the City, Without Cause; Severance Pay. At any time, and without prior notice, the City may terminate Employee's employment for any reason, with or without cause. If City terminates Employee's employment without cause, as defined 6 of 11
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herein, during the Initial Term, Employee shall be entitled to severance pay in an amount equal to three (3) months of Employee's base salary, or, if there are less than three (3) months remaining in the term of the Agreement, an amount equal to Employee's monthly base salary at the time of termination multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of this Agreement, in accordance with California Government Code section 53260. Employee agrees to accept this severance as the sole remedy upon such termination. The payment of such severance benefit shall be conditioned upon Employee executing a general release agreement containing a general release of all claims Employee may have against the City at the time of any such termination, in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, and Employee's satisfaction of the termination obligations set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall not be entitled to receive severance pay if Employee is terminated without cause within one hundred eighty (180) days from the Commencement Date.

8.4. Termination By the City, For Cause. The City may terminate Employee's employment and this Agreement for cause by providing written notice to Employee of such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "cause" shall mean each of the following:
(a) Employee refusing or failing to carry out the duties of the Public Works Director as set forth in this Agreement or as required by law; (b) Repeated failure by Employee to carry out a directive or directives of the City Manager;
(c) Employee exhibits unfitness or unavailability to serve as the Public Works Director, unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, dishonesty, habitual neglect of duties or incompetence;
(d) Employee's material violation of any City policy or rule; (e) Employee's conviction of a felony;
(1) Employee's conviction of a misdemeanor arising out of Employee's duties under this Agreement and involving a willful or intentional violation of law; (g) Employee being charged with, entering a guilty plea or a plea of nolo contendere to, or being convicted of, a crime involving moral turpitude or personal gain;
(h) Employee's conviction of any crime involving an "abuse of office or position," as that term is defined in California Government Code section 53243.4;
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(i) Any grossly negligent action or inaction by Employee that materially and adversely: (i) impedes or disrupts the operations of City or its organizational units; (ii) is detrimental to employees or public safety; or (iii) violates properly established rules or procedures of City; and
() Breach of any material provision of this Agreement.

8.5. Termination Obligations. In the event of Employee's termination or voluntary resignation, Employee agrees that all property, including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible proprietary information, documents, records, notes, agreements, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by Employee incident to her employment belongs to City and shall be returned promptly to the City. Employee's obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

9.0. SUSPENSION
The City Manager may suspend Employee with or without pay at any time during the term of this Agreement for cause, as defined in this Agreement.

10.0. INDEMNIFICATION

10.1. City Indemnification. To the extent required by law, City shall defend and indemnity Employee, using legal counsel of City's choosing, against any civil proceeding brought against Employee, in her official or individual capacity or both, on account of an act or omission in the scope of her employment as Public Works Director, unless such act or omission was due to actual fraud, corruption, or actual malice. If City determines there is a conflict of interest between the City and Employee and that independent counsel is required for Employee's defense, City shall select and pay reasonable fees of such independent counsel for Employee's defense. Employee shall cooperate fully in the investigation and defense of any civil action or proceeding.

10.2. Exception to Indemnification. Notwithstanding Section 10.1, Employee acknowledges and agrees that City reserves its rights not to pay any judgment, compromise, or settlement until it is established that the injury arose out of an act or omission occurring within the scope of Employee's position as Public Works Director, and that City's agreement to defend and indemnify Employee does not constitute an agreement to pay any punitive damages awarded against Employee. In that regard, Employee acknowledges and agrees that pursuant to California Government Code section 825(b), City may not make a determination whether or not to indemnify Employee for an award of punitive damages until such time as the award is made.

11.0. REIMBURSEMENT TO CITY REQUIRED
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, the following provisions requiring reimbursement for certain compensation and/or indemnification provided to Employee by the City apply:
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(a) Legal Defense. Pursuant to California Government Code section 53243.1, if Employee is convicted of a crime involving abuse of her office or position, as defined by California Government Code section 53243.4, Employee shall fully reimburse the City for all the costs of her legal criminal defense if a defense has been provided at City's expense.
(b) Severance. Pursuant to California Government Code section 53243:2, if severance pay.

12.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS

12.1. Additional Terms. The terms and conditions of Employee's employment shall be governed by City's personnel policies and procedures, to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, the Blythe Municipal Code or other applicable law. The City Council or City Manager may from time to time fix other terms and conditions of employment relating to the performance of Employee provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the Blythe Municipal Code or other applicable law. In the event of any such inconsistency or conflict, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.

12.2. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and the parties agree that venue for any disputes shall be in Riverside County, California.
were not part of this Agreement and the remaining parts of this Agreement shall be fully binding and enforceable by the parties hereto.

12.4. Notices. Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided in writing and provided by personal delivery or by regular United States Postal Service mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and addressed as follows:

If to City: City Manager
City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
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If to Employee: Mirasol B. Elegores
At most recent address on file in Employee's personnel file With a copy to: City Attorney
City of Blythe
Jones Mayer
3777 N. Harbor Blvd.

Fullerton, CA 92835
deposi in the u.s. Mai des red give ny for the at of personal rice come in is sent through regular U.S. mail.

12.5. No Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable by either City or Employee.

12.6. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

12.7. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and may be executed by electronic signatures. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by a •pdf data file or other scanned executed counterpart by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

12.8. Waiver. The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of the waiver is sought.

12.9. Independent Legal Counsel. Each of the parties acknowledges that she/it has been represented by independent legal counsel of her/its own choosing, or if not, has been advised to obtain independent legal counsel and has freely and voluntarily waived and relinquished the right to legal counsel. Further, each party who has not obtained independent legal counsel acknowledges that the failure to have independent legal counsel will not excuse such party's failure to perform under this Agreement or any 10 of 11
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12.10. Entire Agreement: Amendments. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties, and no representations have been made or relied upon except as set forth herein. This Agreement may only be amended in a writing that is approved by the City Council and executed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

CITY OF BLYTHE
Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager

EMPLOYEE
lirasol B. Elegore
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Blythe
Job Description
Job Title: Public Works Director
Salary Range: DOQ
Department: Public Works
Reports to: City Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the City Manager, plans, organizes, directs the City's Public Works activities including: street maintenance, engineering design, public works construction and inspection, , the repair and maintenance of City infrastructure, park maintenance, fleet maintenance, the production and distribution of potable water and the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the City Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Develops, recommends and implements goals, objectives, policies, operating procedures and controls for engineering design and review, capital construction, and inspection, infrastructure and equipment maintenance and related functions. • Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of staff; selects personnel and provides for their training and development; interprets City policies to employees.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of City engineering activities, both contract and in-house; negotiates and administers consultant contracts. • Prepares and administers capital improvement budgets and projects; ensures that such projects are completed within plans, specification and budgets and in a timely manner; directs and coordinates public works inspection activities. • Oversees and administers programs to provide City residents with potable water and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal.
• Directs and coordinates the work of staff involved in the maintenance and repair of City streets, storm and sanitary sewers, water production and distribution facilities; landscaped areas, facilities and equipment; recommends and oversees contract maintenance and repair services as appropriate. • Develops and implements work standards, reporting procedures and related internal controls to support effective management of assigned functions. • Attends meetings and makes oral presentations before the City Council, commissions, committees, community groups, boards and other governmental agencies.
• Monitors legislation and developments related to planning, building, and public works related matters; evaluates their impact upon City activities; recommends and implements improved policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency callouts at times.
• Other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and have a record of success in the following:

Knowledge of:
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and employee supervision. • Principles and practices of engineering design and construction project management.
• Principles and practices of public facility construction and maintenance in a municipal setting.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. • Capital and operating budget development and implementation. • Funding sources impacting program development.
• Principles of contract negotiation and administration. • Principles of building inspection and plan review.
• Computer applications related to assigned functions.
• Basic principles and terminology of water production and distribution. • Basic principles and terminology of wastewater treatment and disposal.

Skill in:
• Planning, organizing, administering and coordinating a variety of engineering and public works maintenance functions.
• Selecting and evaluating the work of staff and providing for their training and development.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, administrative systems, procedures and controls.
• Interpreting, explaining and applying federal, state and local laws and regulations. • Preparing clear, concise and complete reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies, business and professional groups and the public, developers and contractors and City staff
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible public works experience including two years of management and administrative responsibility. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable but not required. -89-
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Upon hire, candidate must possess a valid California driver's license, Social Security enroliment, and proof of citizenship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in both office and field environments and in close proximity to other workers. The Public Works Director will be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environment and will also be required to visit job sites.

Physical demands range from light, consisting primarily of sitting, standing, and walking, to somewhat strenuous including assisting workers in the field if necessary and exposure to summer temperatures. The Public Works Director must be able to see and hear in the normal range, with or without corrèction, and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood. The Public Works Director must have the stamina to work long hours and may be required to attend night meetings after regular working hours, and be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying hours.
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CORIN'S FIRST SUNRIET

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Amendment Number One to Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Palo Verde Unified School District and the City of Blythe for a Critical Incident Prevention & Response Team Officer PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between Palo Verde Unified School District (PVUSD) and the City of Blythe to continue to provide a Critical Incident Prevention and Response Team Officer to PVUSD.

FISCAL IMPACT: Commencing August 1, 2024, PVUSD will reimburse to the City, $105 per hour for services rendered pursuant to the agreement during regular hours. For the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, payments to the City for regular hours will not exceed $198,000.

BACKGROUND: On August 23, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with PVUSD to provide a Police Officer to serve as a Critical Incident Prevention and Response Team Officer (CIPRTO). Pursuant to the agreement, PVUSD reimburses the City for the Police Officer based on the City's Fully Burdened Hourly Rate (FBHR) as established by the 2019 User Fee Study.

The original agreement had a two-year term which expires on August 16, 2024. Over the last two years, the Blythe Police Department has provided law enforcement services to PVUSD based on this agreement. This partnership has led to safer schools in our community.

STAFF REPORT: The City and PVUSD desire to continue this partnership and amend the current agreement. Terms of the amendment include extending the term for two additional school years, through June 30, 2026, updating the FBHR and the months during which services will be provided as set forth below, and updating the title of the assigned officer from "Critical Incident Prevention and Response Team Officer" (CIPRTO) to "Campus Tactical Officer" (CTO).

When the initial agreement went into effect, the FBHR was $92.00 per hour, or $191,360 for 2,080 hours of service. The City and PVUSD negotiated a cap of $185,000 for the first year. The agreement included language allowing for an annual increase to the FBHR based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). However, the CPI was not applied due to conflicting language in the agreement related to the annual compensation cap. As of July 1, 2024, the FBHR for a Police Officer is $105 per hour, or $218,400 per year. To meet the District's needs and budget, the month of July was removed from the agreement as part of the amendment. The amendment includes compensation at $105 per hour for 11 months of service. During the month of July, the officer assigned to this detail will be available to cover patrol shits for officers in training or on -91-
vacation and be scheduled for training to minimize the number of days spent at training during the school year. This brings total reimbursement to $198,000 for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for "regular hours," defined as hours worked by the CTO as part of a 2080 schedule. For any overtime hours, PVUSD will be required to pay the City the rate of overtime pay for the assigned CTO actually paid or to be paid by the City. For the final year of the agreement, the FBHR and corresponding maximum reimbursement amount will be increased based on changes in the CPI or any changes to the FBHR following a fee study by the City.

This agreement has not created any impact on current police staffing levels or service provided to the community. Should funding for the PVUSD officer cease, the employee would be removed from this special assignment. The position added to provide this special service would be eliminated, hopefully reducing police staffing through attrition.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Amendment Number One to Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Palo Verde Unified School District and the City of Blythe for the Provision of a PVUSD Critical Incident Prevention and Response Team Officer
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AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND

THE CITY OF BLYTHE

FOR THE PROVISION OF A PVUSD CRITICAL INCIDENT PREVENTION &

RESPONSE TEAM OFFICER
THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT is nade and entered into by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a Calitornia municipal corporatior hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and the PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, a California ublic school district, located in Riverside County, in the City of Blythe (hereinafter referred to as 'DISTRICT"). CITY and DISTRICT are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties".

WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT entered into a Law Enforcement Services Agreement for the provision of a PVUSD Critical Incident Prevention & Response Team Officer (the "Agreement") for an Initial Term of August 17, 2022 through August 16, 2024, and WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT desire to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT desire to further amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and DISTRICT agree as follows:

1. The term of the Agreement shall be extended through June 30, 2026.

2. Section 2 of the Agreement shall be amended to add new subsections C and D to read as follows:

C. DISTRICT may request in writing that CITY OF BLYTHE
provide additional services beyond those provided by the CTO during regular school hours, for events such as Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings, Back-to-School Nights), Open House(s), sporting events), dance(s), or other DISTRICT-sponsored events. CITY OF BLYTHE will use its best efforts to provide the requested services. If DISTRICT requests and CITY OF BLYTHE provides additional services as set forth herein, DISTRICT shall compensate the CITY OF BLYTHE for such additional services as Overtime Hours in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement.

Commencing in the 2024-2025 academic year, CITY OF
BLYTHE and DISTRICT agree that CITY OF BLYTHE will provide the services set forth herein for the period of August 1 through June 30 of each year that this Agreement remains in effect.

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

4. COMPENSATION.

Regular Hours. As used herein, "Regular Hours" refers to hours worked by the CTO as part of a 2080 schedule, consisting of 40 hours per week. For the 1 Blythe-PVUSD
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period commencing August 17, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, DISTRICT shall pay CITY OF BLYTHE at a rate of $92.00 per hour as reimbursement for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement during Regular Hours. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by CITY OF BLYTHE and DISTRICT, the total cost to DISTRICT for the period of August 17, 2022 through June 30, 2023 will not exceed $185,000 for Regular Hours. For the period commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, DISTRICT shall pay CITY OF BLYTHE at a rate of $100.00 per hour as reimbursement for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement during Regular Hours. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by CITY OF BLYTHE and DISTRICT, the total cost to DISTRICT for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 will not exceed $185,000 for Regular Hours. For the period commencing August 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, DISTRICT shall pay CITY OF BLYTHE at a rate of $105.00 per hour as reimbursement for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement during Regular Hours. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by CITY OF BLYTHE and DISTRICT, the total cost to DISTRICT for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will not exceed $198,000 for Regular Hours.

DISTRICT acknowledges that the hourly rate is CITY OF BLYTHE's Fully "Burdened Hourly Rate (FBHR) for a Police Officer, inclusive of salary: benefits, a patrel vehicle and mileage and overhead costs, as determined by CITY OF BLYTHE'S 2019 User Fee Study, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). DISTRICT agrees that CITY OF BLYTHE may increase the FBHR and maximum annual: cost set forth herein effective July 1 of each year based upon an increase to the CPI for all Urban Consumers for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area and/or any increases to CITY OF BLYTHE's salary schedule. On or before July 1 of each year that this Agreement remains in effect, CITY OF BLYTHE will provide watten notice to DISTRICT of the FBHR and 'maximum cost for Regular Hours for the upcoming year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DISTRICT acknowledges and agrees that CITY OF BLYTHE may conduct a such user fee study and establishes a new FBHR, DISTRICT agrees to pay CITY OF BLYTHE the FBHR established by CITY OF BLYTHE following any user-fee study conducted by the CITY OF BLYTHE and the corresponding maximum annual cost for Regular Hours. The maximum annual cost for Regular Hours. will be calculated by multiplying the CITY OF BLYTHE's FBHR by 2080. CITY OF BLYTHE will provide written notice to DISTRICT of any newly established FBHR and the corresponding maximum annual cost for Regular Hours.

B. Overtime Hours. As used herein, "Overtime Hours" refers to any hours worked by the CTO in excess of 40 hours per week. For Overtime Hours, DISTRICT C. Invoices: Notice of Lack of Funding. Payment for services shall be rendered on a monthly basis upon receipt by DISTRICT of an invoice submitted by CITY OF BLYTHE. DISTRICT will pay each invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt.

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All references in the Agreement to "Critical Incident Prevention & Response Team Officer" shall be revised to read "Campus Tactical Officer". All references in the Agreement to CIPRTO shall be revised to read "CTO".

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

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

The persons executing this Amendment on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Amendment on behalf of said parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment.

This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument. Each party of this Amendment agrees to. the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (("CUETA") Cal:

Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this Amendment. The parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this Amendment are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and elect as manual signatures.

Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted.by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the parties.

For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633:2 of the Civil Code.

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PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Date:

April Smith
Superintendent

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORMAT
DRAFT
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CONTES IT BUTT CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CREDITES STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Shelter Services Agreement.

PRESENTED BY: Chief Garth V. Dale
PREPARED BY: Chief Garth V. Dale
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept $77,500 in additional grant funds for Animal Control Services and authorize The Interim City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Shelter Services Agreement between the City of Blythe and the University of California (UC) Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

FISCAL IMPACT: $77,500 in additional grant funding to be used as outlined in Exhibit A-a of the First Amendment to the Shelter Services Agreement.

BACKGROUND: On June 22, 2022, the Blythe Police Department, Animal Control Division completed the grant application process to be considered for The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Grant. On June 23, 2022, Animal Control Staff received correspondence that a grant in the amount of $150,500, was awarded to the City of Blythe. These funds were used toward additional animal control equipment, spay/neuter clinics, outfitting the new animal control vehicle and to fund a part time, temporary clerical position to assist with licensing services. The initial term of this agreement was for a contract period of September 1, 2022 to August 3, 2024.

STAFF REPORT: Staff applied for additional funding to continue the services provided during the original contract. This additional grant funding will assist with much needed animal control services such as $16,000 for spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, $6,000 for Veterinary care, $2,000 for community outreach and $3,500 for pet food and supplies. In addition, $50,000 of the grant will be used to extend the part time clerical position funded by the initial grant through June 6, 2026. Continuing this part-time position will assist staff in providing more animal control services to our community. Per communication with the Grantee, the additional funds will be dispersed once the Amendment is fully executed.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. UC Davis Shelter Agreement amendment
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Formerly UC Davis Agreement # A69825
Amendment #1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO SHELTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
(City of Blythe)
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made to the University of California, Davis campus agreement # A69825 between THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ("University") on behalf of its UC Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program (Facility") and CITY OF BLYTHE, ON BEHALF OF ITS ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION ("Shelter"). Purchase Order # UCDPO00058567 replaces Purchase Agreement # A69825.

The parties to the above-referenced agreement agree as follows:

1. Terms. The term of the agreement shall be amended to extend through June 6, 2026. "Exhibit A-1", attached hereto and incorporated herein, reflects updated scope.

2. Payment by University: Payment by the Facility is increased by $77,500.00. The total not to exceed amount for the Agreement shall now read $228,000.00.

3. Other Terms. All other terms and conditions of the agreement shall remain the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this amendment on the dates set forth below.

CITY OF BLYTHE THE REGENTS OF THE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Digitally signed by Steven Kobayashl
• DN: cneSteven Kobayashi, o=Regents of the University o Steven Kobayashi California, us Procurement & Contracting Service:
[email protected]=US
By: By: Date: 2024.07.15 08:45:51-0700
Steven Kobayashi
Print Name: Associate Director
Procurement & Contracting Service
Title: UC Davis
Date: Date: July 15, 2024

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Exhibit A-1
City of Blythe Animal Control
• Organization Contact:
• John Bush: [email protected]
Updated SOW & Additional Funding
• Extend term to 6/6/2026
• Awarding an additional $77,500
• Staffing = $50,000
Spay/neuter and vaccination clinics = $16,000
Veterinary care = $6,000
Food and pet supplies = $3,500
Community outreach = $2,000
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 2024-032 A - Amendment 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding No. 07-71-028-05 between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Blythe
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding No. 07-71-028-05 between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Blythe in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney for trading State Transportation Improvement Program Intra- County Palo Verde Formula funds and Local Partnership Program Formula funds for Measure A funds.

FISCAL IMPACT: Additional Measure A funds in the amount of five hundred sixty-six thousand eight hundred and ten dollars. ($566,810).

BACKGROUND: Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Blythe entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in September of 2006 for the purpose of trading State Transportation Improvement Program funds (STIP) for Measure A funds.

RCTC and the City have continued to trade these funds as they become available by future amendments to the existing MOU. The trading of these funds resulted from past difficulties in programming STIP funds to local arterial projects in the Palo Verde Valley area. Amendment 5 proposes to also include funds currently available, and any future allocations of Local Partnership Program Formula funds allocated to the Palo Verde Valley for the trade of Measure A funds providing more flexibility to use the funds for local arterial projects.

STAFF REPORT: STIP Intra- County Formula funds and Local Partnership Program Formula funds in the amount of $566,810 have been allocated to the falo Verde Valley tor the 2025 fiscal year. Staff recommends the adoption of Amendment No. 5 to the MOU No. 07-71- 028-05 between RCTC and the City of Blythe to further be able to trade these funds for Measure A funds to facilitate the delivery of local arterial projects in the Palo Verd Valley.

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Agreement No. 07-71-028-05
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

AND THE CITY OF BLYTHE

FOR TRADING STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

INTRA-COUNTY PALO VERDE VALLEY FORMULA FUNDS

PARTIES AND DATE
This Amendment No. 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding for trading State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Intra-county Palo Verde Valley Formula funds ("MOU") is made and entered into as of this day of , 2024, by the RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
("'Commission") and the CITY OF BLYTHE ('City").

RECITALS

2.1 The Commission and the City have entered into an MOU dated November 14, 2006, for the purpose of trading a total of $2,291,656 of STIP Intra- county Palo Verde Valley Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley in 2004 and 2006 for Measure A Western County Highway funds.

2.2 Although STIP funds were not available in the 2008 and 2010 STIP cycles, the 2012 and 2014 STIP cycles did result in available STIP capacity; however, the amendments to include the new trade funding were not stecuted as the Cily had remaining funds from the previous 2004 and 2006

2.3 The City submitted an invoice to the Commission for reimbursable STIP projects identified in the City's Measure A Local Streets and Roads Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan ("Projects").

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2.5 The parties entered into Amendment No. 2 to amend the MOU in order to provide reimbursement for the Projects by trading STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated Palo Verde Valley in 2018 in the amount of $608,024 for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds.

2.6 The parties entered into Amendment No. 3 to amend the MOU in order to

2.7 The parties entered into Amendment No. 4 to amend the MOU in order to provide reimbursement for the Projects by trading STIP Intra-county amount of 509 that were allocated to Pallo Verde Valley in 2022 in the 3,391 for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway
funds.

2.8 At its March 2023 meeting, the Commission approved amending this MOU to include a biennial Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Program Formula funding swap with the City in tandem with each biennial STIP cycle, which the parties desire to effectuate through this Amendment No. 5.

2.9 The parties now desire to amend the MOU for the purpose of trading a total of $566,810 of additional 2022 STIP Intra-county Formula funds, 2024 STIP Intra-county Formula funds, and fiscal years 2017/18 through 2024/25 Local Partnership Program Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds to facilitate delivery of local arterial projects in the Palo Verde Valley.

TERMS

3.1 This Amendment No. 5 is to trade a total of $566,810 of additional 2022 STIP Intra-county Formula funds, 2024 STIP Intra-county Formula funds, and fiscal years 2017/18 through 2024/25 Local Partnership Program Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley for Measure A Western County Highway funds to provide funding to facilitate the delivery of local arterial projects in the Palo Verde Valley.

3.2 Section 3.1 of the MOU is hereby amended to read as follows:

The agreement is to trade a total of $4,860,940 of STIP Intra-county Formula funds and Local Partnership Program Formula funds that were

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allocated to Palo Verde Valley ($1,875,000 de-programmed from the 2004 STIP; $416,656 of 2006 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were unable to be programmed in the 2006 STIP; $1,106,410 of STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley in 2012 and 2014; $608,024 of 2018 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley; $89,649 of 2020 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley; $198,391 of 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP Intra county Formula funds and 2022 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley; $294,804 of additional 2022 STIP Intra- county Formula funds and 2024 STIP Intra-county Formula funds that were allocated to Palo Verde Valley; and $272,006 of Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Program Formula funds) for Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds.

3.3 Except as amended by this Amendment No. 5, all provisions of the MOU shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the parties under this Amendment.

3.4 This Amendment No. 5 shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

3.5 A manually signed copy of this Amendment No. 5 which is transmitted by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Amendment No. 5 for all purposes. This Amendment No. 5 may be signed using an electronic signature.

3.6 This Amendment No. 5 may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
[Signatures on following page]
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SIGNATURE PAGE
AGREEMENT NO. 07-71-028-05
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 5 on the date first herein above written.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITY OF BLYTHE

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
By: By:

Aaron Hake, Executive Director Signature
Name
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

By: By:

Best Best & Krieger LLP City Clerk
Counsel to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By City Attorney
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CHIN HIT THING CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. for Building Plan Review Services
PRESENTED BY: Jason Brown, Chief Building Official
PREPARED BY: Michelle Van Dyke, Permit Technician
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-046 A with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. (Interwest) for building plan review services, once approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department has used Interwest (previously EsGil) for plan review services for over 30 years. Interwest reviews plans submitted for large development projects such as ground up commercial construction projects, new home construction and some minor plan check reviews such as room additions. Interwest has a full staff of plan reviewers that guarantee plans are reviewed and returned to the applicant in a two- to-three-week turnaround. With one Chief Building Official staffed to review plans, perform inspections and oversee the Development Services Department, the City has used EsGil, and now Interwest in an effort to streamline the plan check review process for developers.

Interwest recently advised City staff that a new contract agreement is due. All costs for Interwest's services are paid by the customer/developer as part of their plan review fees. The construction plan review fee that would be collected for typical office reviews are collected as a deposit and paid by the customer, so there is no cost to the City for this service.

STAFF REPORT: The proposed agreement provides for a term of five (5) years, from August 13, 2024 through August 12, 2029. Pursuant to the proposed agreement, Interwest will complete reviews of plans submitted within 10-15 business days, consistent with the current Development Services review times.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft of Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC.
("Consultant").

RECITALS
City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent contractor to provide building plan review services, as more fully described herein; and B. Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise necessary, and holds all necessary licenses to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and C. City and Gonsultant desire to contract for the spelific services described in Exhibit "A" (the "Project") and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed; and
No official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sedtions 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agreeras follows:

1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. Consultant shall provide plan check services in accordance with turnaround times set forth in Exhibit A unless otherwise agreed upon by City and Consultant.

Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant's performance of this Agreement.

1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to the complete satisfaction of the City. Evaluations of the work will be conducted by the Cit Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory, City in its discretion has the right to:
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matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is satisfactory; and/or
(C) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.

Compliance with All Laws. Consultant shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.

Non-Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in, for permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment orpersons because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medica! gondition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the Government Code.

1.6. Non-Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services contemplated by this Agreement.

Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost and expense.

Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personal data of private individuals and employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING

2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
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2.2. Fee Increases. Commencing on September 1, 2025, Consultant may increase its hourly rates once each year in an amount equal to the 12-month percent change in the Consumer Price Index as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (United States City Average, All Items, Not Seasonally Adjusted, All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), referred to herein as "CPI"). The change in the CPI shall be calculated based on the 12-month percent change in the CPI from the previous June. No annual increase shall exceed four percent (4%). If Consultant desires to increase its hourly rates as set forth herein, Consultant shall provide written notice to the City on or before August 1, which notice shall include reference to the CP! index, the percentage CPI increase, and Consultant's revised hourly rates based on such CP! increase. If submitted as required herein, any increase to Consultant's hourly rates will go into effect on September 1. No increase to the fee will be retroactive.

Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City Manager or designee, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.

Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a Monthly basis. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultants services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant's invoice within thirty (3g) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each, invoice shall describe in detail the services performed, the date of performance, and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the pumber of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.

2.5 Timely Invoicing. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant must submit invoices for services no later than ninety (90) days following services rendered or within ninety (90) days following completion of project milestones. Consultant expressly waives its right to payment if invoices are not submitted within ninety (90) days following services rendered.

2.6. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, the professional services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.

Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of performance resulting from acts beyond there foresees to lore party or ear shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, :
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mutually agreed upon in writing by the City and the Consultant. The Consultant shall present documentation satisfactory to the City to substantiate any request for a time extension.

4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION

4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of five (5) years, ending on August 12, 2029, unless previously terminated as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties.

4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.

The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.

4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including the effective date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date oftermination, in accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings, and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agneement including; but not limited to; finished or unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of the effective date of the notice of . termination, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to Consultant.

5.0. INSURANCE
Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company authorized to do business in California, with a current A.M. Best's Insurance Rating of no less than A: VIl, and approved by City:
(a) Commercial general including premises-operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury with a policy limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers' compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers' compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers' compensation insurance policies.

By execution of this Agreement, the Consultant certifies as follows:

I am aware of, and will comply with, Section 3700 of the Labor Code, requiring every employer to be insured against liability of Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance before commencing any of the work.

Consultant shall also comply with Section 3800 of the Labor Code by securing, paying for and maintaining in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, complete Workers' Compensation Insurance, and shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City before execution of this Agreement by the City. The City, its officers and employees shall not be responsible for any claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of the consultant to comply with this section.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers' coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is written as a "claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the work hereunder.

5.2 Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional Insureds: "The City of Blythe and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by (b) Notice of Cancellation: Consultant shall require its insurers to provide City 5 Interwest Consulting Group Inc.

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with thirty (30) days notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment, for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal or coverage for each required coverage.
(c) Primary Coverage: The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, mployees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City the shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided b this policy.
(d) Waiver of Subrogation: Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.

Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary t ffect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless o whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(e) Coverage Not Affected: Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. (f) Coverage Applies Separately: The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible on self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.

5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.

6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including exhibits to this Agreement.
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Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City. and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served pr delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent|by personal delivery, and (b) 48 hours after deposit in the U/S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such communication is sent through regular United States mail.

IF TO CONSULTANT: IF TO CITY:

Interwest Consulting Group Inc City of Blythe
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 235 N. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92123 Blythe, CA 92225
Attn: Paul Meschino, President Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof.

6.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Riverside County, California.

6.7. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this Agreement.

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6.8. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, with counsel of City's choosing, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.

Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.

Neither City nor /any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth an this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any offts agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.

6.10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
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Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

6.11. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.

6.12. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. City shall indemnity and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising put of or resulting from City's use of such doduments for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents, information, data, in any form, eluding but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes or any other Project related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional cost to the City

6.13. Public Records: Act Disclosure. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in California Government Code Section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the court.
•Consultant and is onces, empoyees, assocates and
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6.15. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.

6.16. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City while this Agreement is in effect.

6.17. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced

6.18. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

6.19. Binding Effect. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigas..

6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties ate intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.

6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and have had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision of the Agreement and submit the same to counsel or other consultants for review and comment. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

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this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired, which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.

6.27. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and may be executed by electronic signatures. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by a pdf data file or other scanned executed counterpart by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. Each duplicate and counterpart shall be equally admissible in evidence, and each shall fully bind each party who has executed it. The parties waive all right to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Agreement in a court of law based solely on the absence of an original signature

6.28. Corporate Authörity. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.

CONSULTANT
Date:

Paul Meschino
President

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius RAFT
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
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Michelle Van Dyke, Permit Technician
City of Blythe

INTERWEST
235 North Broadway
A SAFEbuilt COMPANY
Blythe, CA 92225
Subject: Statement of Qualifications to Provide Building Plan Check Services Dear Michelle,
Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) understands that Blythe (Contractor) seeks qualified consultants to provide building plan check services. Our team stands capable and ready to provide qualified individuals to serve the Contractor and provide all required services.

Interwest has provided consulting support to California cities, counties, state agencies, and tribal nations for two decades. We are proud of our reputation for providing thoughtful solutions that build thriving communities throughout the state. We define ourselves by the strength of our relationships with the people we work with and the people we work for. Earning client trust and appreciation by exceeding expectations is our ultimate measure of success.

David Kniff will act as Project and Plan Check Manager for this engagement. They will be the Contractor's day-to-day contact for any questions related to their team's services. Shelby Sieracki, Director of Sales - West Region, will serve as the primary contact to the Contractor throughout the duration of the negotiations process and thereafter should you need anything. Their contact information has been provided below:

PROJECT MANAGER PRIMARY CONTACT
David Kniff Shelby Sieracki
Project Manager Director of Client Success
909.568.6749 626.224.2055
[email protected] [email protected]
As President of Interwest Consulting Group, I am authorized to sign any agreements that may result from this proposal and will provide contract support to the proposed Interwest team. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 619.372.9962 or [email protected] We appreciate the opportunity to present our qualifications to Blythe.

Respectfully Submitted,
Paro me due
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Firm Background
The seamless integration of municipal service professionals in support of public agencies has been our purpose since Interwest Consulting Group formed in 2002.

Interwest was founded by individuals with a passion for serving municipalities. We currently employ more than 350 employees multitude of disciplines within municipal public iw
spanning a
works and building and safety departments. We currently serve more than 400 cities, counties, and state agencies across INTERWEST California.

Corporate Entity
Our staff has held senior and executive management positions Colorado Corporation, legally certified to
within numerous California cities and public agencies. This conduct business in the State of California
depth of experience brings a high level of expertise and sensitivity towards community and special interest group issues. Ownership We value the importance of a focus that represents the interests Interwest Consulting Group is a wholly of our public agency clients and reflects positively on the owned subsidiary of SAFEbuilt, LLC. citizens they serve.

Signing Authority
We provide the following services to our valued clients: Paul Meschino + Building Department Services President
+ Municipal Engineering Project Office
+ Traffic Engineering 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208
Construction Management & Inspection San Diego, CA, 92123 +
+ Real Estate & Right of Way
+ Planning & Urban Design
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Scope of Work

BUILDING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
All plans examination services will be performed by a licensed Civil or Structural Engineer, and/or an ICC Certified or otherwise qualified Plans Examiner. For more complex projects and when needed to meet peak workload demands, additional support will be provided from our other regional offices. Our plans examiners understand and are intimately familiar with applicable building codes and plan review procedures and policies and will readily assist with solutions to complicated plan review issues.

Our staff will work with project applicants collaboratively and professionally to quickly identify and resolve violations of codes, standards or local ordinances. They will provide thorough plan reviews to ensure complete and accurate construction documents to minimize questions and problems during the construction phase of projects.

Technical Capabilities in Plan Check Areas
Interwest staff possesses significant technical capabilities in all areas of plans examination competence.

Plans examiners are licensed engineers and/or ICC Certified or otherwise qualified Plans Examiners with extensive experience providing plan review services. Plans examination activities will be performed under the direction of a California licensed professional engineer and/or licensed architect. Our staff will conduct an accelerated plan review on an as-needed basis as requested by the Building Official.

Structural
Interwest's California-licensed Structural Engineers have experience designing and reviewing projects utilizing virtually all building materials:

Wood • Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Masonry Straw Bale
Heavy Timber / Timber Frame Rammed Earth
Concrete • Aluminum
Structural Steel
Our engineers have designed or reviewed a wide array of lateral force resisting systems, including:

Steel Moment Frames Wood Shearwall Systems
Buckling Restrained Braced Frames Masonry Shearwall Systems Eccentric Braced Frames Concrete Shearwall Systems
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Our structural engineers are experienced with the provisions of most model codes, including, but not limited to, current versions of:
• CCR Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2 • CA Historic Building Codes • AISC 341, 358 and 360 • CA Existing Building Codes
• ASCE 7 and 41 • AISI Standards for Cold Formed Steel
• ACI 318 • ANSI / AF&PA NDS for wood framing
• ACI 530 / TMS 402/602 • NEHRP Requirements for Existing Building Non-Structural Life Safety
Interwest's non-structural plans examiners furnish plan review services for a vast array of projects including large residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, and OSHPD 3 medical office buildings. Many of our plans examiners are CASp certified. Completed plan review projects range from single-story residential proiects to complex high-rise buildings and numerous building additions and remodels. We are experienced and familiar with the use and application of the most current editions of the following codes:
• California Building Standards Code
Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design ANSI Standards
NFPA Codes & Standards
• CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and 25
• Jurisdiction-adopted amendments or ordinances
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
Interwest's California-licensed Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are well-versed in the application of California Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, and Green Building Standards Codes:

California Building Code California Mechanical Code
California Residential Code California Electrical Code
• California Plumbing Code Jurisdiction-adopted ordinance Energy Compliance
Our engineers and plan reviewers are up-to-date on all California Energy requirements as they relate to both new and remodel construction on large residential and commercial projects. The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Non-residential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. These standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods.

Green Building Standards
Our staff is familiar with the incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the resulting potential impact as related to the building codes. In addition, staff members have participated in the development of various "green" standards for superadobe, rammed earth, and straw bale construction, to name a few.

LEED
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions. LEED certification consists of many different rating systems that apply to many building types-commercial as well as residential and measures how well a building performs across many INTERWEST THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS. THRIVING COMMUNITIES
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sustainability metrics, including energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.

Access Compliance - CASp Review
All of Interwest's CASp-Certified professionals are knowledgeable of state and federal accessibility laws and regulations and possess the expertise necessary to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. Our goal is to provide experts in the industry who can perform services for building departments by customizing our services to correspond with our client's expectations and needs. We work collaboratively with our clients to resolve plan review and inspection-related issues as efficiently as possible, ultimately resulting in an expedited process and successful project.

Our architects and plans examiners are fully trained and familiar with CA Building Code Accessibility requirements and ADA compliance regulations and are available for plan review and/or evaluations and consultation. We offer support to municipalities for compliance enforcement and/or developing a transition plan towards compliance, and successfully partner with the disabled community to address the needs and requirements of both entities. We can assist our clients in interpreting various issues relating to access compliance, such as access compliance obligations, transition planning, construction costs, construction phasing, code' interpretation, ' hardship, and code changes.

Flood Zones
Interwest's staff of engineers and plans examiners have experience in providing plan reviews for projects located in flood zones, as several of our clients have developments that occur in areas prone to flooding.

Interwest's staff has provided numerous plan reviews for projects located in flood zones using FEMA's Technical Bulletins as well as the local jurisdiction's ordinances. In addition, members of Interwest's staff have participated in state-sponsored committees to establish guidelines and regulations for construction in areas designated as flood zones.

OSHPD 3
Our staff of plans examiners has extensive experience in providing plan reviews for OSHPD 3 projects. Our staff is well-versed with the OSHPD 3 requirements contained in the California Building Code. We also have OSHPD-certified inspectors available on an as-needed basis.

Code Interpretations
Code interpretations are subject to final review and approval by the Chief Building Official or Jurisdiction designated staff. Interwest's engineers and plans examiners will provide unbiased recommendations and background information to help the Building Official or Fire Marshal make an informed decision. All plan review comments are subject to review and approval by the Jurisdiction's Building Department.

Transporting Plans
Although most of our clients have transitioned to electronic plan review, if the Jurisdiction allows/receives paper submittals, Interwest will arrange for all pick-up and delivery of plan review documents from the Jurisdiction at no cost. Interwest uses varied methods of pick-up and delivery with the goal of providing same-day service.

Special Projects
Interwest is able to accommodate special project plan review needs such as fast-track, multi-phased, or accelerated plan reviews. We establish project-specific turnaround goals and procedures with jurisdiction staff for these types of projects based on the complexity of the projects as well as the construction schedule.

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Our staff of engineers and plans examiners will work with the Jurisdiction as well as with applicants and designers to resolve all plan review issues. Our staff will deal directly with applicants and their designers during the plan review process to resolve all issues. Interwest will furnish assigned personnel with all materials, resources, and training necessary to conduct plan reviews, including a current copy of the applicable Jurisdiction amendments, policies, procedures, and forms.

Communicating Plan Review Results
When not immediately approved, plan reviews will result in lists of comments referring to specific details and drawings and referencing applicable code sections. Using the Jurisdiction plan review format, we will provide a correction list outlining the deficient items per the Jurisdiction's requirements. After each plan review cycle, Interwest will return an electronic and hard copy of the plan review comment list to the designated applicant and Jurisdiction representative. Upon completion of the plan review, after all plan review issues have been resolved, interwest will provide two complete sets of all final documents annotated as "reviewed" to the Jurisdiction for final approval.

Maximum Proposed Turnaround Times for Building Plan Check We consistently complete 99% of our customers' plan review times on schedule Statewide for both commercial and residential projects as our standard business practice. We work hard to accommodate any turnaround schedule desired by the Jurisdiction. Multi-disciplinary reviews are typically performed in our offices, but we are available for onsite work when required, upon the Jurisdiction's request.

Maximum Turn Around Time
Type of Job Re-Check
First Check
Residential
New Construction 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Single Family Dwellings 10 Business Days 5 Business Days Remodel 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Plan Change 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Addition 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Multi-family 15 Business Days 5 Business Days
Non-Residential
New Construction 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Plan Change 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Addition 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Remodel (T..) 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Large Complex Commercial Projects Turnaround Time Negotiated on a Project by Project Basis
Interwest is also able to accommodate special project plan review needs, such as fast-track or expedited reviews. We establish specific turnaround goals and procedures with jurisdiction staff for these types of projects.

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Electronic Plan Check Services
Interwest currently provides electronic plan review services for multiple jurisdictions throughout California, including for the Jurisdiction.

More and more jurisdictions are seeing the benefits of
electronic permitting and plan checks, especially for large, complex projects. Electronic plan check services deliver many benefits to municipalities, including substantially improved turnaround times; instantaneous comments to the
developer, applicant, or architect; secured accessibility to documents; and reduced paper storage. Our staff is
experienced in providing electronic plan reviews and can work closely with the Jurisdiction on any electronic plan check software program that is utilized. Our goal is always to collaborate with and support the building department by providing thorough, accurate, and timely plan reviews.

Plan Review Tracking Methods & Billing Process
Our staff has experience working with most project tracking databases utilized by building departments. Our staff will update electronic records and make project-related database entries as directed by the Jurisdiction. We will create and maintain a Jurisdiction File containing our research on any unique amendments or specifications required by your jurisdiction, billing arrangements, contact information, and any special requests you would like us to keep in mind.

Interwest uses a custom-designed database to maintain and track all plans throughout the review process from the moment you request a pick-up and/or shipment to the delivery of the final, approved documents.

Information such as project name, Jurisdiction's project number, assigned plan reviewers), date documents were received, plan review cycle, and completion date for current review can be provided. In addition to standard phone communication, custom reports can be emailed. In addition, we can provide online tracking for the Jurisdiction with a custom-designed web template geared to provide any reporting and information needs required.

Our staff is available during normal business hours to answer questions via phone or email regarding the actual plan review in progress. We maintain active email accounts, and our staff will be responsive to any Jurisdiction or applicant needs. If we cannot speak directly to a caller, we will return cails no later than 24 hours.

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Fee Schedule
All plan review services will be conducted based upon the hourly schedule listed below:

Beginning on the 1st anniversary of the Effective Date of the Agreement and annually thereafter, the hourly rates listed below shall be automatically increased based upon the annual increase in the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or successor thereof, Consumer Price Index (United States City Average, All Items (CPI-U), Not Seasonally adjusted, All Urban Consumers, referred to herein as the "CP1"). Such increase shall not exceed 4% per annum. The increase will become effective upon publication of the applicable CPI data. If the index decreases, the rates listed shall remain unchanged.

Classification Hourly Billing Rate
Licensed Plan Review Engineer (structural, civil, electrical, mechanical) / Architect... .. 160 Supervising Structural Engineer. .. 200
Senior Structural Engineer.. .. 185
145
Senior Plans Examiner ....

CASp. 135
ICC Building Plans Examiner .. 125
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Revised Management Salary and Benefits Schedule PRESENTED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REVISED MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS

SCHEDULE
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The City Council approved and adopted the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 on November 14, 2023 by Resolution No. 2023-028. Section 12 of the Salary and Benefits Schedule allows employees filling the position of Police Lieutenant to work grant-funded overtime projects in which hours worked are subject to reimbursement by a grant. Hours worked are paid at 1-1/2 times of the hourly rate of pay for the top step of the Police Sergeant salary range. This provision has been in effect since October 10, 2017.

STAFF REPORT: As of July 1, 2024, long-term Police Department employee Keith Walnoha was promoted from Police Lieutenant to Police Captain. Both positions are included in the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule. This change was included in the FY 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget which the City Council adopted on June 11, 2024. The budget, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, includes funded positions Citywide, including funding for a Captain position. The Lieutenant position is unfunded for FY 2024/25.

While the Chief was staffing certain grant-funded overtime projects, staff realized that the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule specifically outlined the position of Lieutenant as the position authorized to work grant-funded overtime projects. With the promotion of Captain Walnoha, there are no employees working in the Lieutenant position. The City has no plans to fund the Lieutenant position in the foreseeable future. To address this change in positions, staff is recommending that the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule be revised to state that employees filling the position of Police Captain are able to work grant-funded overtime projects.

There is no increase in cost associated with authorizing a Captain versus a Lieutenant to work grant-funded overtime projects as the pay is based on the top step of the Police Sergeant's salary range. Outside of grant-funded projects, employees in the position of Captain and/or Lieutenant are exempt from overtime pay. In addition to the change to Section 12, the proposed revised Salary and Benefits Schedule includes a minor revision to Section 1 to reflect the -127-
current salary range for the Police Captain position. Representatives for the Management Unit have agreed to the proposed revisions.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2024-027

2. Exhibit A - Revised Management Salary and Benefits Schedule -128-
RESOLUTION 2024-027

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING

THE REVISED MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS
SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, salary schedules and benefits for members of the Management Unit ("Unit") are approved by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the City Council approved the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 through the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-028; and
WHEREAS, Section 12 of the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule permits employees in the Unit filling the position of Police Lieutenant to work grant-funded projects in which hours worked are subject to reimbursement by a grant; and WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2024, the City funded the position of Police Captain and unfunded the position of Police Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Section 12 of the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule to permit employees in the Unit filling the position of Police Captain to work grant-funded projects in which hours worked are subject to reimbursement by a grant; and
WHEREAS, the City further desires to amend Section 1 of the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule to reflect the current salary range for the Police Captain position; and
WHEREAS, representatives for the Unit have agreed to these changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and adopt the revised Management Salary and Benefits Schedule.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the revised Management Salary and Benefits Schedule as set forth in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. The revised Management Salary and Benefits Schedule shall be effective upon the adoption of this Resolution.

Resolution No. 2024-027

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2024-027

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EXHIBIT A

REVISED MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE
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Management Salary and Benefits Schedule
Effective: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
(Approved November 14, 2023-Resolution No. 2023-028)
(Revised August 13, 2024-Resolution No. 2024-027)

1. Positions by Title and Salary Range:

Title Range
City Manager Contract
Assistant City Manager 85
Director of Finance Contract
Planning Director 75
Director of Public Works Contract
Assistant Director of Public Works 72
City Engineer/Project & Contract Coordinator 72
Golf Course/Parks Superintendent 71
Recreation Director 65
Police Chief Contract
Police Captain 79
Police Lieutenant 77
Employees in this unit will be paid bi-weekly in accordance with City of Blythe established pay schedule.

2. Administrative Leave: 11 days annually per fiscal year, 3 days may be accrued into subsequent year, 14 days maximum on accrual in any fiscal year, no cash out provisions.

3. Longevity: Employees in this unit hired prior to January 1, 2013 shall be eligible to receive longevity pay as set forth below. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 shall not receive longevity pay.
a. For employees with 5 through 9 years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position, longevity pay shall be paid at $50.00 per pay period.
b. For employees with 10 through 14 years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position, longevity pay shall be paid at $100.00 per pay period.
c. For employees with 15 through 19 years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position, longevity pay shall be $150.00 per pay period.
d. For employees with 20 or more years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position, longevity pay shall be $200.00 per pay period.
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4. Vacation Leave:

Accrual: Vacation accrual will begin on the permanent employment date as follows:

Years of Service Hours Accumulated Maximum Accrual
Per Pay Period
0-5** 3.08* 240
Is 6-10** 4.62 280
11-15** 6.16 320
15+ 7.50 355
*In the first pay period in which the employee becomes eligible, the employee will accrue 0.0385 hours per regular hour worked, to a maximum of 3.08 hours. After the first pay period, the employee will accrue 3.08 hours per pay period.
**Until the employee completes the number of years specified. For example, until an employee completes 5 years of service, the employee is entitled to

3.08 hours per pay period. On the first day of the sixth year of service, the employee is entitled to 4.62 hours per pay period.

Cash In Provisions: Maximum accumulation is calculated by adding 160 hours to the current year's accumulation. Vacation earned above the maximum may be sold semi- annually the last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Requests for this pay shall be prior to June 1st or November 1st.

5. Sick Leave:

Accrual: Employees shall begin to accrue sick leave when they become eligible as follows:
a. For the first pay period in which they become eligible, the employee will earn

0.065 hours of sick leave for each hour that he/she works in the pay period to a maximum of 5.20 hours for the period.
b. After initial accrual begins, employees will earn 5.20 hours of sick leave per pay period for each full active period of service.

Cash In Provisions:
a. 50% cash pay back on the second payroll in November for sick leave earned but not used, in excess of 720 hours for the prior fiscal year. A maximum of 48 hours will be paid but not deducted from accrual; or
b. Request to cash in 50% of the sick leave accrued but not used for the prior fiscal year to be paid at the current rate of pay on the second payroll in November. A maximum of 48 hours will be paid, and hours will be deducted from accrual.
c. Upon retirement or termination, sick leave hours accrued (maximum to be paid 720 hours) shall be paid at the current rate of pay and shall be paid as follows:
50% 1 to 5 years of continuous service
60% 6 to 9 years of continuous service
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70% 10 to 14 years of continuous service
80% 15 to 19 years of continuous service
100% 20 plus years of continuous service
d. For sworn personnel in this unit, maximum hours to be paid out at retirement will be 720 hours or the total amount accrued on the books may be converted to retirement service time.

6. Personal Business Leave: Up to 6 days of sick leave per fiscal year may be used by the employee for personal business leave.

7. Holidays: Employees in this unit are entitled to pay for holidays that have been designated by the City of Blythe. Additionally, each member in this unit will be entitled to 1 floating holiday per fiscal year. The floating holiday may be scheduled at a time that is agreeable to the employee and City Manager. The floating holiday is non- accruable.

8. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance:

Medical Opt Out: Flex pay will be provided at $695.00 per month for employees in this unit that are eligible to opt out of medical insurance provided by the City. Proof of other medical insurance is required for flex pay option.

Medical Insurance: The City's contribution for medical insurance for employees in this unit and eligible family members will have a cap of $695.00 per month. All increases in premiums above $695.00 will be paid by the City up to the 2014 rates as outlined below. All increases above 2014 rates shall be paid entirely by Employee.

Plan Individual Individual+ Individual + Two or
One Dependent More Dependents
Blue Shield Access (HMO) $543.21 $1,086.42 $1,412.35
PERS Gold Select (PPO) $586.32 $1,172.64 $1,524.43
PERS Platinum (PPO) $638.22 $1,276.44 $1,659.37
Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance: Employees in this unit are eligible for the following dental, vision, life, and STD benefits:
a. Dental insurance, with hi-low option, includes orthodontics at $1,000 b. Vision
c. Life Insurance at $50,000
d. Short Term Disability
City pays 100% of premiums for dental, vision, life, and STD as outlined above.

9. Uniform Allowance: An amount of $62.30 per bi-weekly pay period paid to any employee in this unit classified as sworn personnel.

10. P.O.S.T. Certificate Pay: Employees in this unit classified as sworn personnel will be entitled to special compensation of 3% of the employee's current base rate of pay for -134-
completing the requirements for an intermediate certificate. Sworn personnel will be entitled to an additional 3% (for total of 6%) of the employee's current base rate for completing the requirements for an advanced certificate. This pay will be paid in bi- weekly increments and will begin in the pay period immediately following the date P.O.S.T. approves certificate(s).

11. Out of Class Pay: When an employee in this unit is assigned to work in a position higher than that employee fills, that employee will be entitled to pay equal to the first step of the higher position, or a 5% increase above his/her current rate of pay, for the period of time the employee is asked to fulfill the duties of the higher-level position.

This acting pay will begin after one full workday has been completed by the temporarily promoted individual.

12. Grant-Funded Projects: Employees in this unit filling the position of Police Captain are eligible to work grant-funded projects in which hours worked are subject to reimbursement by a grant. Hours worked will be paid above the employee's regular work assignment as follows:
a. Grant projects are assignments directed by the Department Head or designee to be performed in addition to the work of the normal work period. b. Work on grant projects shall be paid at 1-1/2 times of the hourly rate of pay for the top step of the Police Sergeant pay range.

13. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): All full-time permanent employees in this unit are subject to California Public Employees Retirement System as defined below:

Miscellaneous: Classic: 2.5% @ 55 - employee to pay 4% of the 8% employee contribution rate, employer to pay the remaining 4%.

PEPRA: 2% @ 62 - employee to pay the entire employee
contribution rate.

Safety: Classic: 3% @ 50 - employee to pay 4% of the 9% employee contribution rate, employer to pay the remaining 5%.

PEPRA: 2.7% @ 57 - employee to pay the entire employee
contribution rate.

14. One-Time Pay: Effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive one-time nonPERSable pay of $750.00. On July 1, 2024, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive one-time nonPERSable pay of $750.00.

15. Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of

2.5%, retroactive to July 1, 2023. Effective July 1, 2024, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive a COLA of

2.5%.
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APPENDIX A

SALARY SCHEDULE BY RANGE
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Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective July 1, 2023
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

30.32 31.08 31.86

31.08 31.86 32.66

31.86 32.66 33.47

32.66 33.47 34.31

33.47 34.31 35.17

34.31 35.17 36.05

35.17 36.05 36.94

36.05 36.94 37.87

36.94 37.87 38.82

37.87 38.82 39.79

38.82 39.79 40.78

39.79 40.78 41.80

40.78 41.80 42.85

41.80 42.85 43.92

42.85 43.92 45.02

43.92 45.02 46.15

45.02 46.15 47.29

46.15 47.29 48.47

47.29 48.47 49.69

48.47 49.69 50.93

49.69 50.93 52.20
2 C
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Salary Schedule by Range
Eecive July 1,202 85 - 85
RANGE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 65 2,425.56 2,486.24 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 66 2,486.24 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 67 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 68 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 69 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 70 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 71 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 72 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3.262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 73 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3.427.60 3,513.70 74 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 75 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 76 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 77 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 79 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 80 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 81 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 82 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 83 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 84 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 85 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 RANGE STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 STEP 13 STEP 14 STEP 15 STEP 16 65 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 66 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 67 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 68 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 69 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 70 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 71 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 72 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 73 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 74 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 75 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 76 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 77 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 78 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 79 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 80 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 81 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 83 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 84 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 85 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 -138-
Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective July 1, 2024
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 5

31.08 31.86 32.66 34.31

31.86 32.66 33.47 35.17

32.66 33.47 34.31 36.05

33.47 34.31 35.17 36.94

34.31 35.17 36.05 37.87

35.17 36.05 36.94 38.82

36.05 36.94 37.87 39.79

36.94 37.87 38.82 40.78

37.87 38.82 39.79 41.80

38.82 39.79 40.78 42.85

39.79 40.78 41.80 43.92

40.78 41.80 42.85 45.02

41.80 42.85 43.92 46.15

42.85 43.92 45.02 47.29

43.92 45.02 46.15 48.47

45.02 46.15 47.29 49.69

46.15 47.29 48.47 50.93

47.29 48.47 49.69 52.20

48.47 49.69 50.93 53.51

49.69 50.93 52.20 54.85

50.93 52.20 53.51 56.22
Step 9

37.87 38.82

39.79 40.78

41.80 42.85

43.92 45.02

46.15 47.29 ...

48.47 49.69

50.93 52.20

53.51 54.85

56.22 57.63

59.06 60.54

62.05 -139-
Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective July 1, 2024
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
2,486.24 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 2,548.56 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 2,955.28 3,029.90 3, 105.34 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,183.24 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44
3,029.90 3,105.34
3,262.78 3.427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64
3,105.34 3,183.24
3,262.78 3,343.96 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48
3,183.24
3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36
3,343.96
3,513.70 3,601.44 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58
3,427.60
3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 3,783.48 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40
3,601.44 3,691.64
3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 4.074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04
3,877.78
3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 15 Step 16
3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,513.70 3,601.44
3,029.90
3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,601.44 3,691.64
3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,691.64 3,783.48
3,183.24
3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,783.48 3,877.78
3,262.78
3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,877.78 3,975.36
3,343.96
3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,975.36 4,074.58
3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 4,074.58 4,176.26
3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 4,176.26 4,280.40
3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,280.40 4,387.82
3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,387.82 4,497.70
3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,497.70 4,610.04
3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,610.04 4,724.84
4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,724.84 4,842.92
4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,842.92 4,964.00 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,964.00 5,088.00 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 5,088.00 5,215.20 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 -140-
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HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager, and Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council:

1. Subsequent to the public hearing, adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND FINDING THE ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT

IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON

SENSE EXEMPTION)

2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-041 A with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for technical assistance in connection with implementing the Housing Element, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, once approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: $15,000 in Planning and Zoning Technical Services.

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 through 2021. The City is required by State law to update its Housing Element every eight (8) years. Housing Element periods are sometimes referred to as "cycles." Every city and county in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region is required to prepare a Housing Element update for the sixth planning cycle, which spans the 2021-2029 period. -142-
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 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 HCD.
• 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 11, 2024-June 19, 2024 - Made Fifth Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's website.
• June 19, 2024 - Submitted Fifth Draft of the Housing Element 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 - City Council public hearing for adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
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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 meaningfül 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 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
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.
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• 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 Sth 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. • 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 at https://www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=754 and available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office.

CEOA
This amendment to the City's General Plan is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption, of the CEQA Guidelines.

Specifically, Section 15061(b)(3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if "It]he activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA." As the Housing Element is a policy document which will be implemented by changes to the Land Use Element and Zoning Code and does not provide any entitlements on its own, there will be no physical impacts from its adoption.

This is the second of two public hearings to adopt the Housing Element. The City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conducted the first public hearing on July 9, 2024.

Agreement for Technical Assistance Regarding Implementation of Housing Element Following adoption of the Housing Element, the City is required to implement various programs identified in the Housing Element. Staff is proposing to enter into an agreement with the City's Housing Element consultant, Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. (VTA) for technical assistance regarding implementation of the Housing Element. VTA's services will include assisting staff with required Zoning Code revisions to comply with State housing laws and/or to facilitate housing development, best practices with actions to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, and compliance with No Net Loss Requirements. VTA provided an estimate of $10,900 to provide such services. Staff is proposing that the agreement include a maximum compensation amount of -145-
$15,000 to provide flexibility in the event additional services are needed to implement the Housing Element.

Therefore, it is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-028 to adopt the City of Blythe's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period of 2021 through 202) and authorze the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-041 A with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for technical assistance in connection with implementing the Housing Element, once approved by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2024-028

2. Draft Professional Services Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN
BY ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING

ELEMENT AND FINDING THE ADOPTION OF THE
HOUSING ELEMENT 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:
housing element, Call complies eguite provisity to a a our omen i a (California Government Code section 65580 et seq.); and WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law requires that the City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2021-2029; and WHEREAS, State Housing Element law requires that the Housing Element accommodate the City's regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 494 housing units, comprised of 82 very-low income units, 71 low-income units, 96 moderate-income units, and 245 above-moderate income units; and
WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element Law, the City has prepared the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element (Housing Element) in compliance with State Housing Element Law and has identified sites that can accommodate housing units meeting the City's RHNA; and
WHEREAS, as provided in California Government Code section 65350 et seq., adoption of the Housing Element constitutes a General Plan amendment; and WHEREAS, in February 2022, the City entered into an agreement with The Holt Group for preparation of the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the City held a number of meetings on the Housing Element before the City Council, including on April 12, 2022 and July 12, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City posted the draft Housing Element on the City's website from June 29, 2022 through July 12, 2022 for public review and comment; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City sent its draft Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for comment, and on October 3, 2022, the City received a comment letter from HCD; and Resolution No. 2024-028

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WHEREAS, on March 16, 2023, the City posted a revised draft of the Housing Element responding to HCD's comments on its website. The revised draft was available for public review and comment from March 16, 2023 through March 24, 2023; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2023, the City sent the revised draft of the Housing Element to HCD; and
WHEREAS, in May 2023, the City entered into an agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates for assistance with completing the Housing Element update; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2023, the City received an additional comment letter from HCD; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2023, the City posted a revised draft of the Housing Element responding to HCD's comments on its website. The revised draft was available for public review and comment from December 14, 2024 through December 27, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2023, the City sent the revised draft of the Housing Element to HCD; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2024, the City received an additional comment letter from HCD; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the City posted a revised draft of the Housing Element responding to HCD's comments on its website. The revised draft was available for public review and comment from April 15, 2024 through April 22, 2024; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2024, the City sent the revised draft of the Housing Element to HCD; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, the City posted a revised draft of the Housing Element on its website. The revised draft was available for public review and comment from June 11, 2024 through June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2024, the City sent the revised draft of the Housing Element to HCD; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2024, HCD sent a letter to the City advising that the draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law, and that the Housing Element will substantially comply with State Housing Element Law when it is adopted, submitted to and approved by HCD; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2024, the City Council, acting as the Planning Agency, conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding the adoption of the 6th Cycle 2021- Resolution No. 2024-028

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2029 Housing Element in accordance with State law requirements, at which time it took into consideration all evidence presented, both oral and written; and WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing regarding the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral.

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

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

B. The Housing Element was prepared in accordance with State law and in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law.

C. It is necessary to update the City's Housing Element to comply with State law.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of the Housing Element is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The Housing Element is a policy document which will not have any physical impacts. Any changes required to the Land Use Element and/or the City's Zoning Code as required by the Housing Element will be reviewed for environmental impacts at such time as the changes are brought forward for consideration. Therefore, adoption of the Housing Element is exempt from CEQA. The City Council directs staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

SECTION 3. Adoption. The City Council hereby adopts the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element, revised in June 2024, and directs the Interim City Manager to submit the Housing Element and all necessary documents to HCD for certification.

SECTION 4. Modification. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to make all non-substantive changes to the Housing Element to make it internally consistent and to address any non-substantive changes or amendments requested by HCD to achieve certification.

SECTION 5. Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. All summaries of information in the findings which precede this section are based on the entire record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

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SECTION 6. Certification.
adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the bork sforicial resolutine passage and PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13th day of August, 2024, by the following vote, AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Agreement No. 2024-041 A

CITY OF BLYTHE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of August 13, 2024 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ('City"), and VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporatior ("Consultant").

RECITALS
City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent contractor to provide technical assistance in connection with implementation of the City's Housing Element, as more fully described herein; and
Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise necessary, and holds all necessary licenses to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services described in Exhibit "A" (the "Project) and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed; and
No official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of seations 1090-1092 of the California Government Code,, in the subject matter of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in the Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein.

Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant oursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant's performance of this Agreement.

1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to the complete satisfaction of the City. Evaluations of the work will be conducted by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory, City in its discretion has the right to:
(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the matters of concern;
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(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is satisfactory; and/or
(C) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.

1.4. Compliance with All Laws. Consultant shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including. but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys
be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.

1.5. Non-Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, neligion; color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability: medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the Government Code.

1.6. Non-Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with/other consultants for servides similar to the services that are subject to this Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services contemplated by this Agreement.

Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties set forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractors) as permitted by law and may employ other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost and expense.

Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personal data of private individuals and employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set forth below and as further detailed in Exhibit A. Consultant's total compensation shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).
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Fee Schedule
Position Hourly Rate
Veronica Tam $200
Planner $145
Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal unless the City lanager or designee, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves suc dditional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals o such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.

2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a monthly basie. monthly basis. Each invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant's services which have been completed to City's sole satisfaction. Each invoice shall describe in detail the services performed, the date of performance, and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices. City shall pay Consultant's invoice within thirty (30) days from the date City receives said invoice.

2.4. Timely Invoicing. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant must submit invoices for services no later than ninety 90) days following services rendered. Consultant expressly waives its right to payment if invoices/are not submitted within ninety (90) days following services rendered
Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, the professional services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.

3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a party. If a delay beyond the control of the Consultant is encountered, a time extension may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the City and the Consultant. The Consultant shall present documentation satisfactory to the City to substantiate any request for a time extension. 3 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.

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4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION

4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of one (1) year, ending on August 12, 2025, unless previously terminated as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties.

Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.

The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.

4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including the effective date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be prorated based on the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings, and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the City or in the possession of the Consultant.

Documents. Inthe event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and reports, shall be delivered to the City. within ten (10) days of the effective date of the notice of termination: at no cos to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal expense to Consultant.

5.0. INSURANCE
Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company authorized to do business in California, with a current A.M. Best's Insurance Rating of no less than A: VIl, and approved by City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises-operations, products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury with a policy limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non-owned vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. •
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(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers' compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers' compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers' compensation insurance policies.

By execution of this Agreement, the Consultant certifies as follows:

I am aware of, and will comply with, Section 3700 of the Labor Code, requiring every employer to be insured against liability of Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance before commencing any of the work.

Consultant shall also comply with Section 3800 of the Labor Code by securing, paying for and maintaining in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, complete Workers' Compensation Insurance, and shall furmish a Certificate of Insurance to the City before execution of this Agreement by the City. The City, its officers and employees shall not be responsible for any claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of the consultant to comply with this-section.

Endorsements. The commercial general Viability insurance policy and business automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions; (a) Additional Insureds: "The City of Blythe and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant."
(b) Notice of Cancellation: Consultant shall require its insurers to provide City with thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment, for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal or coverage for each required coverage.
(c) Primary Coverage: The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Blythe shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by (d) Waiver of Subrogation: Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire 5 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.

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against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.

Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
(e) Coverage Not Affected: Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. (Đ) Coverage Applies Separately: The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.

5.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

5.5. Non-Limiting: Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnificatión provision contained in this Agreement, er'the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.

6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS

6.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail over tony in consisten provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including exhibits

6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

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Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.

Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery or mail and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be deemed served or delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery, and (b) 48 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such communication is sent through regular United States mail.

IF TO CONSULTANT: IF TO CITY:

Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. City of Blythe
107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 212 235 N. Broadway
Pasadena, CA 91105 Blythe, CA 92225
Tel: (626) 304-0440 Tel: (760) 922-6161
Attn: Veronica Tam Attn: Mallory Grecelius

6.5. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorheys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement pf any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be goverped by and construed under the laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Riverside County, California.

Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this Agreement.

Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant of Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant hereunder for the term of this Agreement.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, with counsel of City's choosing, indemnity, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, in the performance of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or 7 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.

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suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.

Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.

Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, nemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Gonsultant rand its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from arly and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbyrsement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.

6.10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

6.11. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require. 8 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.

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6.12. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents, information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes or any other Project related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional cost to the City.

6.13. Public Records Act Disclosure. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors: pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the Calitornia Public Records Act (California Gpvernment Code Section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that/term is defined in California Government Code Section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade searet. The City shall not, in any way, be liable/or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the court,

6.14. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) and Government Code section 1090.

During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City's representative, perform work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.

6.15. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.

6.16. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City while this Agreement is in effect.

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6.17. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the exten this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.

6.18. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

6.19. Binding Effect. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.

6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

6.22. Construction, The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreemeht and have had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision of the Agreement and submit the same to counsel or other consultants for review and comment. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired, which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be binding, 10 Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.

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then both parties agree to substitute such provisions) through good faith negotiations.

6.27. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and may be executed by electronic signatures. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by a pdf data file or other scanned executed counterpart by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. Each duplicate and counterpart shall be equally admissible in evidence, and each shall fully bind each party who has executed it. The parties waive all right to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Agreement in a court of law based solely on the absence of an original signature.

6.28. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said paries end that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of shis IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.

CONSULTANT
Veronica Tam

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
DRAFT
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VERONICA TAM AND ASSoCIATeS
July 11, 2024
Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Dear Ms. Crecelius:

Teronica Tam and Associates.

Venica as and socies, fat Vegarding eased to submin to proposal Continue print.

Assistance may include the following areas:
• Zoning code revisions to comply with State housing laws and/or to facilitate housing development
• Best practices for AFFH actions
• Compliance with Not Net Loss Requirements
• Communications between City and HCD staff
• Or other actions as directed by staff
Services will be billed on a time-and-material basis, at $200/hour for VTA Principal Veronica Tam and $145/hour for VTA Planners. Based on our experience, we estimate a budget of $10,900 for this assistance (up to 40 hours for Veronica Tam and up to 20 hours for VTA planners) should be adequate.

We appreciate the opportunity to continue assisting the City. Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information.

Regards,
Veronica Tam, AICP
Principal
Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.
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FATFORTINS FAT CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Tentative Parcel Map 39006- Palo Verde College PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing hereon, adopt Resolution No. 2024-029 approving the Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Findings for Tentative Parcel Map 39006 and Resolution No. 2024-030 approving Tentative Parcel Map 39006.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING

FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH DE MINIMIS IMPACT FINDING FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39006.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39006 TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF ONE (1) 197.27 (GROSS) ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT ONE COLLEGE DRIVE (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 821-200-020).

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The City of Blythe maintains a 500,000-gallon bolted steel water reservoir at Palo Verde College. The reservoir provides drinking water and fire flow protection to the college and surrounding area as part of the Mesa Ranch Water System. The reservoir is 20+ years old and is past its useful life. In May 2024 a Notice of Award was provided to AZCA Drilling and Pump to replace the water reservoir. The tank was ordered and should be delivered at the end of August.

The City applied for Emergency Drinking Water funding through the State of CA to help fund the Tank Replacement Project. While finalizing the funding agreement, staff ran into an issue related to the City's property rights for the area that houses the City's water infrastructure on the College property. The Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Palo Verde College executed in 1999 states the College will Quitclaim the College Water System to the City to become part of the City's Water System. It further states the College will provide a fee simple title to property on the college campus that will house the College Water System as well as the appropriate easements so the City can maintain the system. Recorded documents obtained show an easement is in place for the water main, but there are no property rights for the City. It appears that the actions taken in 1999 were never recorded or completed. City staff then asked the College if they would be amendable to finalize the actions that should have occurred in 1999.

The City asked that the College provide adequate access rights to allow the city to maintain our water system. The City asked The Holt Group to prepare an updated Legal Description for the Water Tank Easement.
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College Counsel recommended that the College not proceed with the easement as they preferred to have a "clean" title, and thus recommended a Parcel Map as an alternate solution to address the property rights issue. As the City did not believe a Parcel Map was necessary to provide the property rights agreed to in 1999, the College agreed to pay for the work to prepare the Parcel Мар.

The Tentative Parcel Map, as presented, will subdivide the 197.27-acre parcel into two separate parcels. Parcel No. 1 will house the College and Parcel No. 2 will house the City's water infrastructure. Each parcel will then have its own designated APN. As of now, the entire parcel is under one Accessors' Parcel Number.

STAFF REPORT: The Palo Verde Community College District requests approval to allow the division of one (1) 197.27‡ acre parcel into two (2) separate parcels. The project site is located at One College Drive and is legally described as Assessor's Parcel Number 821-200-020.

Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 195.40t acres in size and Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.87‡ acres in size.

Proposed Parcel No. 1 has access from an improved dedicated right-of-way. Parcel No. 2 has access through a dedicated easement. No variances or exceptions are required for this Parcel Map.

This site has a Public/quasi-public (P/Q-P) zoning designation. The existing zoning designation has no minimum or maximum requirements for lot area, width and depth. As such, the Parcel Map is consistent with existing zoning regulations. Surrounding land uses include residential uses, Ag lands and vacant property.

Environmental Review: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15315- Minor Land Divisions, and a Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Finding will be filed.

Findings:

A. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the City of Blythe General Plan: The Tentative Parcel Map allows for parcel sizes that meet the requirements of the Public/Quasi-public zoning designation and therefore the City's General Plan. Outside of the City's Bolted Steel Water Reservoir Replacement Project, there are no proposed development plans for this site.

B. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance: The Tentative Parcel Map as proposed meets the requirements of the City's Zoning Code.

C. That the site is physically suitable for the land division as proposed: The site is presently zoned for public use, with the College and City's water system presently operating on site. The site is suitable for this land division as it will create two autonomous parcels for use by the City and College.

D. That the designs of the project will have no impact on environmental resources including fish and wildlife: This division of land will have no impact on the environment. Future development plans will be reviewed, and environmental review performed to determine and/or mitigate any potential environmental impacts. Environmental studies were previously prepared for the City's Bolted Steel Water Reservoir Replacement Project on Proposed Parcel No. 2.

E. That the project is exempt under State CEQA Guideline Section 15315 - Minor Land -165-
Division.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2024-029 w/ Exhibit "A"

2. Draft Notice of Determination

3. Draft Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Finding

4. Resolution No. 2024-030 w/ Exhibit "A"
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, CONTAINING FINDINGS IN

SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

WITH DE MINIMIS IMPACT FINDING FOR TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 39006
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting of August 13, 2024 conducted a public hearing to consider Tentative Parcel Map 39006 being a request to subdivide one (1) 197.27+ acre parcel into two (2) individual parcels. Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 195.40t acres in size and Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.87‡ acres in size. The site is located at One College Drive in Blythe and is more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel Number 821-200-020. The Zoning and General Plan designation of the site is P/O-P (Public Quasi-Public); and,
WHEREAS: The City Council considered the following findings in its review of the environmental circumstance for this project:

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

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

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Blythe does hereby approve the Notice of Exemption with De Minimis Impact Finding prepared for Tentative Parcel Map 39006 for the 197.27+ (gross) acre site shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13" day of August 2024, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SE AL)
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IN THE CITY OF BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA VICINITY MAP TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 39006 DI HONE
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11 . TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH. RANGE 23 EAST. SBM, CITY OF BLYTHE. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

CITY OF BLY

EASEMENT NOTES

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OWNER/SUBDIVIDER
PARCEL
A MI. NO 200-910, G UTTES MURE NO. 3/12/2000 es

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ASSESORS PARCEL NO.

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BASIS OF BEARING STATEMENT
PARCEL 2

FLOOD ZONE
DVICTE CATE AUCUST 22, 2008

FLOOD ZOME BORATION CERANED FROM POM WEBSTE
AREAS
OTAL - 197.27 AC

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ICEL 3
A40 JC.

CURRENT ZONING PROPOSED ZONING
GOUNTY OF RIVERSIDE : MESOCITAR ESTATES

CITY, OF BLYTHE

URRENT GENERAL PLAN AND LAND USE

POSED GENERAL PLAN AND LAND USE

CURRENT USE PROPOSED USE

COLTO CARLOS

SETBACKS

IN THE CITY OF BLYTHE COUNTY OF RIVERIO STATE OF CALIORMA The Holt Group

UST CONTENT
ROBERT K. HOLT, PE. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP * 1
NO. 39006|
06-03-24 033429.

CATE LOCATION BLYTHE, CA. CUENT: CITY OF BLYTHE 533,009 -169-

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: Office of Planning and Research Riverside County Clerk 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 PO Box 751
Sacramento, CA 95814 Riverside CA 92502-0751
FROM: City of Blythe PROJECT APPLICANT: Palo Verde Community College Dist. 235 North Broadway One College Drive
Blythe CA 92225 Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-6161 (760) 921-5524
SUBJECT: Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.

PROJECT TITLE: Tentative Parcel Map 39006
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: N/A
CONTACT PERSON/PHONE: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager (760) 922-6161 PROJECT LOCATION: One College Drive, Assessor's Parcel Number 821-200-020.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Applicant is requesting approval to allow the division of one (1) 197.27 acre parcel into two (2) separate parcels. The project site is located at One College Drive and is legally described as Assessor's Parcel Number 821-200-020. Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 195.40+ acres in size and Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.87= acres in size. Each parcel has access from a dedicated right-of-way or easement with no variances or exceptions required. The Zoning and General Plan designation of the site is P/Q-P (Public/Quasi-Public).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager Date:
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
With
De Minimis Impact Finding
TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Blythe PO Box 3044, Room 222 235 North Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Blythe CA 92225
County Clerk
County of Riverside
PO Box 751
Riverside CA 92502-0751
Project Title: Tentative Parcel Map 39006
Project Location: One College Drive, Blythe, CA 92225 (Assessor's Parcel Number 821-200-020
Project City: City of Blythe
Project County: County of Riverside
Project Description: A Tentative Parcel Map to allow the division of one (1) 197.27- acre parcel into two (2) separate parcels.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council August 13, 2024
Name of Person/Agency Carrying Out Project: Palo Verde Community College District One College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 921-5524
Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1): 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3): 15269(a)):

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

Categorical Exemption: Class 15 - Section 15315
Statutory Exemption:

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

Lead Agency Signature: Date:

Telephone Agency Telephone No. (760) 922-6161
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 39006 TO ALLOW THE
DIVISION OF ONE (1) 197.27÷ (GROSS) ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO (2)

SEPARATE PARCELS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT ONE COLLEGE
DRIVE (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 821-200-020)
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting of August 13, 2024 conducted a public hearing to consider approval of Tentative Parcel Map 39006 being a request to allow the division of one (1) 197.27t acre parcel into two (2) individual parcels.

Proposed Parcel No. 1 is 195.40t acres in size and Proposed Parcel No. 2 is 1.87+ acres in size.

Proposed Parcel No. 1 has access from a dedicated right-of-way. Proposed Parcel No. 2 has access via a dedicated easement. The Zoning and General Plan designation of the site is P/Q-P (Public/Quasi-Public) and the property is legally described as Assessor's Parcel Number 821-200- 020; and,
WHEREAS: The City Council received testimony from all interested parties relative to said Tentative Parcel Map; and,
WHEREAS: The City Council made the following findings relative to this project:

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Blythe City Council does hereby approve Tentative Parcel Map 39006 shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2024, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAD)
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IN THE CITY OF BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA VICINITY MAP TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 39006
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11. TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SBM, CITY OF BLYTHE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE:

CITY OF BLYTHE:

EASEMENT NOTES PROJECT SITE

OWNER/SUBDIVIDER
A ME NO 15-3013 OUTATES MOSES ACC 17/18/1002 15
A MO10 300900 0 TRES resE neC. 3/17/200 15

A IN COSOMONT FOR NECESS PURPOSES RESUMED HERCOM

NE HOLT GROUP, ANG
LYTHE, CA $7Z35
ASSESORS PARCEL NO.
19N 621-200-020

BASIS OF BEARING STATEMENT
PARCELO:

FLOOD ZONE
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TIME DATY AUDIT 28 2008
AREAS
1: 1340 18

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

STILITIES
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Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

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MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Save Chuck
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council receive and file a report on Save Chuck.

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

BACKGROUND: In December 2022, the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced plans to close Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe by March 2025. The City quickly sprang into action to rally against this closure. The City began contacting State and Federal legislators and held meetings with elected officials, the CDCR Secretary, CVSP Close Down Manager and other CDCR staff members. The City submitted over 40 Public Records requests to the State seeking information related to how CVSP was selected for closure over other older and more costlier prisons in the State's system. Several of the City's requests for information were denied.

The City also went to work on solutions and proposed a swap of CVSP in Blythe for the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco. This is a win-win for the Cities and State as a more cost-effective prison will be shuttered in a City that has far more resources to absorb job losses than Blythe. The City of Norco has petitioned for the closure of CRC for years. CRC has been on the State's chopping block since 2012. The State's own Legislative Analyst's report as well as other independent reports find that CRC should be the next CDCR institution to close due to a number of issues including cost to operate and safety.

In January 2023, the City hired Tripeppi Smith for PR Services and the Gonsalves & Son Firm for lobbying efforts in the State Capitol. The City has garnered support from Assemblyman Garcia, State Senators Steve Padilla and Kelly Seyarto, The Riverside County Board of Supervisors, CVAG, fellow Cities in Riverside County, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange County Sheriff's, the Riverside County District Attorney, PVID, Cal Cities, Crime Victims United, Crime Survivors, and others.

In May, as part of the Governor's May Revise Budget, the City learned that the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State prison had been expedited. CVSP is now set to close in November of 2024, not March of 2025 as originally indicated.

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

ATTACHMENTS: None
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Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
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MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Shopping Cart Containment PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 931- 24:

ORDINANCE NO. 931-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.98 (SHOPPING CARTS) TO ARTICLE IX (MISCELLANEOUS) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC

PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART

CONTAINMENT 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: Over the last few years, the City has worked hard to implement initiatives to improve the cleanliness and attractiveness of the City. In 2019, the City Council increased the fines and penalties for illegal dumping. In 2022, the City Council adopted more stringent measures to address nuisances and adopted new procedures for nuisance abatement. The City also included building abatement funding to address the removal of blighted structures in the City. The City has since removed three blighted structures from the community and worked with several property owners to remove additional structures. The FY 2023/24 budget included funding to hire an additional Code Compliance Officer to address the 500+ open Code Compliance case. As of July 31, 2024, the number of open and active Code cases was down to 385. This includes new cases that are opened each month, along with the cases that have been closed for compliance. The City hired a graffiti technician who works 20 hours a week to abate graffiti around the City. The City continues to host annual community clean up events with the help of CR&R and the Chamber of commerce. In 2023, the City partnered with the Urban Conservation Corp to add two tire collection events. The Urban Conservation Crop removed 900+ tires from the community, at no cost to residents. These efforts, along with the efforts of private groups and organizations to clean up trash and debris from the City have greatly improved the visual appearance of the City.

We recognize there is still work to be done, and city staff continues to look for new tools to assist the City in its efforts to improve the cleanliness and visual appearance of the City.

STAFF REPORT: The littering of shopping carts has become a nuisance in the City. Shopping carts are removed from stores, used to transport goods and then abandoned in City rights-of-way and on private property. In these situations, the responsible party is not collecting the shopping -178-
carts, and they have become a blight on the City. Over the years city staff have spent a considerable amount of time and resources on the collection of these carts and their associated debris from around the City. This takes City staff's time and resources away from addressing city issues. The owners of the shopping carts should be the responsible party, and required to maintain their carts on site, or collect them when abandoned around the City.

The attached Ordinance was prepared to address issues related to abandoned shopping carts. The Ordinance requires owners who provide five (5) or more shopping carts for public use to affix identifying information to their carts. This enables notification to be made if/when a cart is abandoned. Abandoned carts that do not have identifiers will be removed and disposed of. Owners are required to implement shopping cart containment measures and/or have an agreement with a shopping cart retrieval service to retrieve abandoned carts.

Not all stores/owners are contributing to the problem. With the creation of this Ordinance, staff did not want to add work or expenses to those owners already in compliance. As such, the Ordinance authorizes the City Manager to waive the requirement that an owner submit a shopping cart containment plan if the owner has demonstrated to the City that they have an effective cart containment system.

After the shopping cart containment plans are in place, and a shopping cart is abandoned, the City will provide notice to the owner with two days to retrieve the cart. If after two days the cart has not been collected, the cost to the City for its retrieval will be borne by the shopping cart owner.

The Ordinance also makes it unlawful for any person to remove a marked shopping cart from a premise or to be in possession of a marked shopping cart that has been removed from a premise without the owner's consent. This will assist staff in the issues surrounding the homeless and shopping cart collection and use.

If adopted, all store owners with 5+ shopping carts will be notified of these changes and provided with 90 days to gain compliance with the shopping cart regulations or apply for a waiver.

To preserve the cleanliness and attractiveness of the City's streets and public spaces, it is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 931-24.

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance No. 931-24
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ORDINANCE NO. 931-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.98
(SHOPPING CARTS) TO ARTICLE IX (MISCELLANEOUS)
OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE)

OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT 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, shopping carts are routinely abandoned on public property, including parks, streets and rights-of-way within the City of Blythe (City); and WHEREAS, the presence of abandoned shopping carts on public property is a public nuisance that contributes to a decline in the quality of life for residents of and visitors to the City; and
WHEREAS, abandoned shopping carts obstruct pedestrian and disabled access, interfere with vehicular traffic, and impede emergency services; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to implement regulations to require adequate containment measures by shopping cart owners and to make it unlawful to remove a shopping cart from a premises; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that these regulations shall not be enforced or interpreted in a manner that expressly conflicts with the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 19 of Division 8 of the California Business and Professions Code (Sections 22435-22435.8); 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. 931-24