BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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SOVA BLISHED TEND
AGENDA
JANUARY 14, 2025
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M.
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe Regular Meeting
Blythe City Council and Blythe Successor Agency
January 14, 2025
6:00pm
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Police Chief Dale
Vice Mayor Rodriguez Fire Chief Hasler
Public Works Director Elegores
Cong Member Secon
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 1-14)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Posting of the Agenda.
The agenda was 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 and on the City's website on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Approval of the Warrant Register.
Recommendation: Approve 1/14/25, warrants numbered 10909 through 10930 and 79021 through 79082 in the amount of $512,475.64; 1/14/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79083 through 79093 in the amount of $1,059.02 and 1/14/25, warrants numbered 10931 through 10942 and 79094 through 79155 in the amount of $602,285.85.
3. Approval of the Payroll Register.
Recommendation: Approve 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54881 through 54883 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60635 through 60662 in the amount of $161,798.13; 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54884 through 54904 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60663 through 60734 in the amount of $313,335.96; 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54905 through 54924 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60735 through 60807 in the amount of $308,58.76; 1/14/25, warrant numbered 54925 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 60808 in the amount of $71,176.05; 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54926 through 54937 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60809 through 60906 in the amount of $88,870.31 and 1/14/2025, warrant numbered 54938 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60907 through 60908 in the amount of $18,412.48.
Minutes of the December 10, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2024, Meeting.
5. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of December 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
Public inspection in the City Clerks 10 ae a Cry al. 23 N. Groanil ay. adine, ay femi on thing nornd us be aura. in able for such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.
6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
8. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for December 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
9. Investment Report for Second Quarter FY 2024/25.
Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly Investment Report.
10. FY 2023/24 General Fund Reserve Policy Update.
Recommendation: Designate as reserves, $3,142,753 of General Funds net increase in unassigned fund balance for FY 2023/24.
11. Acceptance of Donation- Firearms.
Recommendation: Accept the donation of six (6) firearms from the City of Imperial for use by the Blythe Police Department.
12. Continued Participation in the Operation Stonegarden Program (OPSG).
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreements) required to participate in the OPSG Program for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024, once reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney and authorize staff to expend grant funding up to $163,901.88 as authorized under the agreements).
13. Acceptance of Work- 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package I- Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights.
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package I, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.
14. Acceptance of Work- 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package II- Miller Park.
Recommendation: Accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package II, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.
PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 15)
Ordinance No. 934-24, Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC) Relating to Changes Required by the City's 6 Cycle Housing Element Programs for Emergency Shelters, Employee Housing, and Reasonable Accommodation Procedures.
Recommendation: Council, Subsequent to the Public Hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 934-
24. ORDINANCE NO. 934-24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO NEW BUSINESS: (Items 16-18)
16. Committee Appointments.
Recommendation: Mayor appoint members of the City Council to serve on the City's standing committees and boards.
17. Award of Agreement for the ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project. recommendation: Award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. In an amount not to exceec 681,219; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once bonds an‹ contract documents are approved by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies; authorize an additional $15,000 for plan review and inspection services; establish a project budget not to exceed $111,219 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures within the approved budget.
18. Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees (TUP) for the Desert Sound Live Music and Art Show.
Recommendation: Waive the Temporary Use Permit fee of $262.00 for Desert Sound's Art and Music Show on January 18, 2025, at 135 N. Commercial Street.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY: (Item 19)
19. Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Successor Agency Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Successor Agency Meeting.
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 February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:
In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact ADA Coordinator Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at [email protected]. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).
Lay rise to documents Clerks 0 ge a City Hat 2G. Gradiay, Bye, Calloma during normal uses nor in arion uch writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov
CONSENT
CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10909 12/10/2024 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 021755 INTERNET SERVICE 11/4-121312024 141.32 0771510132602 021755 INTERNET SERVICE 12/4/2024-1/3/2025 141.32 021755
Total: 282.64
10910 12/11/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 022722 NATURAL GAS 10/4-11/5/2024 15.78 11185732804 022722 NATURAL GAS 11/5-12/6/2024 27.23
022722
Total : 43.01
10911 12/11/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 022723 NATURAL GAS 10/23-11/22/2024 132.73 Total : 132.73
10912 12/11/2024 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 022724 NATURAL GAS 10/4-11/5/2024 109.36 07632638008 022724 NATURAL GAS 11/5-12/6/2024 195.08
022724
Total: 304.44
10913 12/12/2024 006873 VESTIS 5880748123 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 585.77 5880754210 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 609.36
5880760201 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 593.53
5880766187 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 1,003.14 5880772200 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS .653.31 5880778136 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 554.92
5880783864 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 552.44
5880790098 022683 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 548.87
Total: 5,101.34
10914 12/19/2024 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1031676 022757 BIOSOLID TIER 1 SITE 441.00 Total: 441.00
10915 12/19/2024 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510004901 021578 SUPPLIES 70.95 430510005902 021578 SUPPLIES 35.47
430510006601 022666 SUPPLIES 451.71
430510009101 021578 SUPPLIES 161.84
430510015601 022665 SUPPLIES 151.13
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10915 12/19/2024 000241 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) Total: 871.10 10916 12/20/2024 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 114085 021452 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 1/1-2/1/20: 121.60 Total : 121.60
10917 12/20/2024 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017739666 022762 ADMIN FEE 200.00 Total: 200.00
10918 12/20/2024 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000152366 021696 DISPOSAL SERVICES 12/1-12/31/2024 298.25 Total: 298.25
10919 12/20/2024 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC E24698 022369 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 491.26 E35993 022487 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 194.59
E36001 022619 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 55.41
E41920 022522 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 58.83
022522
E42035 022523 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 136.83
E42819 022532 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 230.67
E42823 022589 PARTS/SUPPLIES 196.10
E45419 022567 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.56
E46223 022566 PARTS/SUPPLES 172.71
E52492 021711 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 324.42
E57818 022654 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.59
E58848 022606 PARTS/SUPPLIES 67.39
U46792 022510 PARTS/SUPPLIES 74.97
U49611 022593 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 80.43
U51888 021711 PARTS/SUPPLIES 19.54
Total: 2,150.30
10920 12/20/2024 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010218689 022719 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 11/6-11/3C 372.84 Total: 372.84
10921 12/20/2024 005176 SPARKLETTS 9470757 022729 BULK DRINKING WATER 45.20 Total: 45.20
10922 12/20/2024 005176 SPARKLETTS 15381711 022621 BULK DRINKING WATER 190.27 Total: 190.27
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 10923 12/20/2024 002030 STERICYCLE INC 8008971555 022673 STERI-SAFE OSHA COMPLIANCE 12/1: 2,150.91 Total: 2,150.91
10924 12/20/2024 000350 THOMSON REUTERS/BARCLAYS 851216908 022598 BOOKS/UPDATES - TITLE 19 UPDATES 251.54 Total: 251.54
10925 12/20/2024 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 1120240074 022695 DIG ALERT TICKETS 10/2024 91.40 24-251593 022694 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT 29.93 Total : 121.33
10926 12/23/2024 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE WD-0283803 022730 ANNUAL PERMIT FEES 711/24-6/30/25 F 3,945.00 Total : 3,945.00
10927 12/23/2024 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE WD-0283792 022693 ANNUAL PERMIT FEES 7/1/24-6/30/25 F 28,205.00 Total: 28,205.00
10928 1/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017773628 HEALTH PREMIUMS 1/1-1/31/2025 3,790.32 Total: 3,790.32
10929 1/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017773627 HEALTH PREMIUMS 1/1-1/31/2025 112,995.00 Total: 112,995.00
10930 1/1/2025 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 1/1-1/31/2025 5,572.73 Total: 5,572.73
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79021 12/16/2024 006831 KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORP 121624 022710 FUNDRAISER 4,960.00 Total: 4,960.00
79022 12/23/2024 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13MFY9XD3D9D 022366 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 2,106.88 13WMMD91DGGY 022423 PARTS/SUPPLIES 134.82
1413QLDQ4GGD 022477 PARTS/SUPPLIES 63.40
1DCWWHLRXFH9 022478 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.30
1F7JR97K31FL 022366 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,520.78
1GLKNNR6HJMX 022496 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,661.92
1HWMWQVG4DH3 022478 PARTS/SUPPLIES 178.02
1LWWWG6WJ4GR 022601 PARTS/SUPPLIES 203.50
1N4Q9F9L6773 022490 PARTS/SUPPLIES 227.48
TNCVKHKHP43M 022524 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 304.50
1R7CDCRYKDVD 022342 PARTS/SUPPLIES 438.55
1VVNGTVWNFGF 022526 PARTS/SUPPLIES 558.26
1X7CFC9J4DK9 022477 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 37.25
1XH1WY9T4JLL 022475 PARTS/SUPPLIES 332.69
Total: 8,822.35
79023 12/23/2024 002458 AQUA-METRIC SALES, CO INVO102734 022608 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,662.34 INVO105232 022707 PARTS/SUPPLIES 5,272.76
INVO105291 022706 ANNUAL SUPPORT 17,978.65
INVO105292 022706 ANNUAL SUPPORT 7.967.00
Total : 32,880.75
79024 12/23/2024 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 17387 022509 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,327.25 Total: 2,327.25
79025 12/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CJ40276-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07 CJ40277-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CJ40623-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 792.24
CJ40625-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 398.75
CJ40628-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 117.38
CJ40630-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 210.50
CJ40633-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CJ40636-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CJ40652-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 60.18
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79025 12/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CJ40743-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CJ41011-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CJ41013-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CJ41582-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CJ41583-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CJ41585-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 1,079.20
CJ41586-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
CJ41749-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 830.70
CK40091-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CK40133-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CK40144-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CK40964-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 67.38
CK40965-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 316.35
CK40970-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CK41158-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CK41162-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 210.50
CK41374-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CK41375-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 66.43
CK41376-0040 022747 TESTING SERVICES 126.90
CK41377-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 552.72
CK41378-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 138.18
CK41381-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 60.20
CK41388-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 276.36
CL40015-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 431.68
CL40235-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 316.35
CL40236-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CL40552-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 209.51
Total: 7,796.41
79026 12/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CJ40632-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 17.69 CJ40634-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 42.10
CJ40635-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 42.10
CJ40654-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 20.06
CJ40655-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 40.12
CJ41022-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
C.J41563-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79026 12/23/2024 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CK40127-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CK40128-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CK40129-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 35.38
CK40130-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 35.38
CK40966-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CK40968-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CK40973-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CK40976-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CK41373-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CK41380-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CK41383-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 30.10
CK41385-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 15.05
CL40461-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CL40465-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CL40609-0040 022737 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
SINV112387 022737 TESTING SERVICES 20.99
Total: 770.78
79027 12/23/2024 007828 BECK OIL, INC 143716 022669 FUEL 1,276.24 145552 022736 FUEL 1,367.81
Total : 2,644.05
79028 12/23/2024 006547 BLYTHE EXPRESS LUBE 1558780 022609 PARTS/SUPPLIES 76.11 1560014 022686 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICE 378.64
Total: 454.75
79029 12/23/2024 000564 BLYTHE VOLUNTEER 2024-400 022700 2025 FIREWORKS CONTRIBUTION 10,000.00 Total: 10,000.00
79030 12/23/2024 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR115176 022687 CONTRACT CN10665-01 7/6-8/5/2024 53.91 AR117668 022687 CONTRACT CN10665-01 9/6-10/5/2024 60.38 AR119550 022610 CONTRACT CN10665-01 11/6-12/5/2024 60.38 AR119835 022687 CONTRACT CN10665-01 12/6/2024-1/5/2 60.38 Total: 235.05
79031 12/23/2024 000051 CB PLUMBING 9984237 022297 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 572.61 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79031 12/23/2024 000051 (Continued) Total: 572.61
79032 NOV 2024 022711 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE 11,888.85 Total : 11,888.85
79033 12/23/2024 000366 CIRCLE H VETERINARY HOSPITAL 111924 022675 VET SERVICES 3,560.50 Total: 3,560.50
79034 12/23/2024 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM003713 022658 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 85.00 EM003715 022660 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45.00
EM003728 022659 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17.00
Total : 147.00
79035 12/23/2024 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER NOV 2024 022740 PARKING CITATIONS 11/2024 202.00 Total : 202.00
79036 12/23/2024 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 20992 022688 BASE MATERIAL 4,150.38 21096 022611 BASE MATERIAL 722.16
21151 022689 BASE MATERIAL 2,644.75
Total : 7,517.29
79037 12/23/2024 008416 CROSS, DESTIN FF12024-2 022662 FLAG FOOTBALL OFFICIAL 480.00 VB/2024-2 022661 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 160.00
Total: 640.00
79038 12/23/2024 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 645610,645574 022612 WATER SERVICE 12/1-12/2712024 96.56 Total: 96.56
79039 12/23/2024 007659 CUMMINGS, ROBERT 112324 022613 REIMBURSEMENT 66.08 Total: 66.08
79040 12/23/2024 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56063 022614 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 375.00 56071 022690 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,571.00
Total : 1,946.00
79041 12/23/2024 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 8681-214761 022615 PARTS/SUPPLIES 751.81 Total: 751.81
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79042 12/23/2024 004431 DANA KEPNER COMPANY INC 9520562-01 022701 PARTS/SUPPLIES 806.11 Total: 806.11
79043 12/23/2024 001757 DATA TICKET INC 172797 022741 CITATION PROCESSING 11/2024 581.78 173371 022741 CITATION PROCESSING 11/2024 196.15
Total: 777.93
79044 12/23/2024 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 759804 022712 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 8/2024 2,064.00 767003 022712 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 9/2024 1,368.00
767206 022712 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 9/2024 81.00
774029 022712 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 11/2024 1,413.00
Total: 4,926.00
79045 12/23/2024 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK3723345 021618 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,999.20 EMWK3821196 022528 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 205.00
EMWK3821198 022528 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 419.36
EPPS0814092 022702 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 38.12
EPWK0627343 022528 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,159.35 EPWK0627344 022528 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 502.37
Total : 7,323.40
79046 12/23/2024 008051 ERDELYI, BRIAN 120324 022685 REIMBURSEMENT 60.19- Total : 60.19
79047 12/23/2024 007658 ESI 5769-01-01 022663 EAP SERVICES 12/1/2024-11/30/2025 3,660.00 Total: 3,660.00
79048 12/23/2024 005645 EVERON 157143943 022713 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 37.50 Total: 37.50
79049 12/23/2024 001686 FINN AUTO GROUP 5018174 022691 PARTS/SUPPLIES 56.07 Total: 56.07
79050 12/23/2024 007059 FLEETCREW 57174 022617 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 414.00 57267 022616 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 900.00
Total: 1,314.00
79051 12/23/2024 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 022714 COMMUNICATIONS 12/13/2024-1/12/202 140.57 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79051 12/23/2024 005213 FRONTIER (Continued)
9091590013 022716 COMMUNICATIONS 11/7-12/6/2024 7,954.32 9091590039 022742 COMMUNICATIONS 12/7/2024-1/6/2025 501.26 9091590042 022715 COMMUNICATIONS 12/1-12/31/2024 2,776.03 Total : 11,372.18
79052 12/23/2024 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 652832 022618 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 493.96 653447 022618 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 395.58
Total: 889.54
79053 12/23/2024 000132 HACH COMPANY 14267751 022049 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 769.96 Total: 769.96
79054 12/23/2024 008217 HAVASU IRON & METAL 196253 022591 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,119.16 Total: 1,119.16
79055 12/23/2024 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN044981 022718 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX 1,364.39 Total : 1,364.39
79056 12/23/2024 008246 ITTERLY, DAVID 120524 022692 REIMBURSEMENT 164.43 Total: 164.43
79057 12/23/2024 002150 JONES MAYER NOV 2024 022739 LEGAL SERVICES 11/2024 13,619.28 Total : 13,619.28
79058 12/23/2024 008412 LOPEZ, JOSE 96965 022664 REFUND 50.00 Total : 50.00
79059 12/23/2024 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 07-21-002 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL ME 500.00 08-24-037 022752 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - WATT EV 5,625.00 11-24-020 022620 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - WATT EV 3,375.00 11-24-021 022620 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - CROWN TRL 7,500.00 12-24-019 022676 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL MAF 1,125.00 Total : 18,125.00
79060 12/23/2024 008326 PACIFIC PIPELINE SUPPLY S100469668.002 022357 PARTS/SUPPLIES 377.56 Total : 377.56
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79061 12/23/2024 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 09302024 022745 PUBLICATIONS 9/1-9/30/2024 2,436.00 10302024 022745 PUBLICATIONS 10/1-10/31/2024 537.30
11302024 022745 PUBLICATIONS 11/1-11/30/2024 831.60
Total : 3,804.90
79062 12/23/2024 007474 PERMITTECHNATION 01309 022594 2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 25.00 Total: 25.00
79063 12/23/2024 000039 PETTY CASH 120924 022743 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRA 766.98 Total: 766.98
79064 12/23/2024 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 022721 POSTAGE 11/1-11/30/2024 3,704.66 Total: 3,704.66
79065 12/23/2024 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 704540 022488 BODY ARMOR 2,558.12 Total: 2,558.12
79066 12/23/2024 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 19632 022323 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 150.00 Total: 150.00
79067 12/23/2024 008401 REVALUE FITNESS EQUIPMENT LLC INV32811 022418 EQUIPMENT 2,595.00 Total : 2,595.00
79068 12/23/2024 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK 24-331107 RECORDING FEE 50.00 Total: 50.00
79069 12/23/2024 007203 SANCHEZ, ADRIANA 11 022705 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 11/2024 200.00 Total: 200.00
79070 12/23/2024 004635 SOUTH COAST INV-1248 022726 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,200.97 Total: 1,200.97
79071 12/23/2024 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-10082 022728 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 10/1-10/3- 753.75 24-11081 022728 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 11/1-11/3C 142.50 Total : 896.25
79072 12/23/2024 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-23094 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 458.52 1-23126 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,677.75 Page: 10
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79072 12/23/2024 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-23147 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-23189 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 86.28
1-23213 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,425.96 1-23278 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-23332 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 79.38
1-23403 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 2,781.48 1-23405 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 482.91
1-23427 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 226.76
1-23429 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF
1-23462 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 2,643.14 1-23478 022755 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 666.87
1-23520 022755 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF
1-23544 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,474.84 1-23615 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF
1-23661 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 200.41
1-23723 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF
1-23727 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF
1-23755 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 6,292.56 1-23853 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 154.09
1-23864 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 40.00
1-23874 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 492.57
1-24004 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 88.27
1-24008 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-24042 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,478.28 1-24050 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,265.21 1-24064 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 113.38
1-24111 022753 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 2,643.14 Total: 25,020.29
79073 12/23/2024 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2024400105982 022754 CHEMICALS 16,069.51 2024400106633 022622 CHEMICALS 16,045.85
Total: 32,115.36
79074 12/23/2024 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B24-11-201 018173 PVC WATER TANK DESIGN/CONSTRUC 1,905.00 Total: 1,905.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79075 12/23/2024 007902 THE JADO PRINT COMPANY 468 022667 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 6,537.00 Total : 6,537.00
79076 12/23/2024 000539 TOPS N BARRICADES 1109862 022231 CONES AND BARRICADES 8,361.40 Total : 8,361.40
79077 12/23/2024 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 13678 022668 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,400.00 Total: 4,400.00
79078 12/23/2024 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 523145 021982 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 339.97 524244 022238 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 296.57
524551 022623 PARTS/SUPPLIES -166.95
524699 022600 PARTS/SUPPLIES -969.69
525413 022507 PARTS/SUPPLIES 70.99
525529 022570 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 282.75
525669 022595 PARTS/SUPPLIES 117.10
525881 022649 PARTS/SUPPLIES 10.85
526069 022681 PARTS/SUPPLIES 372.35
Total : 353.94
79079 12/23/2024 000110 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 045-493512 022731 EDEN SYSTEM MAINT/SUPPORT 1/1-12 55,855.35 Total: 55,855.35
79080 12/23/2024 006873 VESTIS 5880796059 022709 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 548.87 Total : 548.87
79081 12/23/2024 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 5296 022588 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 185.96 5297 022341 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 1,266.94
Total : 1,452.90
79082 12/23/2024 003279 YUMA WINNELSON CO. 400067-03 022696 PARTS/SUPPLIES 211.40 402581-01 022744 PARTS/SUPPLIES 19,973.43
402581-02 022697 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,284.68
404885-01 022698 PARTS/SUPPLIES 945.47
404889-01 022699 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 4,879.33
Total : 27,294.31
62 Vouchers for bank code : union
Bank total : 344,889.09
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 84 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 512,475.64
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10909-10930 and 79021-79082 in the amount of $512,475.64 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 the January 14, 2025.
Chist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79083 12/23/2024 008422 BENITEZ, CHRISTINA Ref000220824 UB Refund Cst #025119 25.64 Total : 25.64
79084 12/23/2024 008428 FARMER, RICHARD Ref000220830 UB Refund Cst #027587 69.64 Total: 69.64
79085 12/23/2024 008425 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Ref000220827 UB Refund Cst #026900 303.83 Total: 303.83
79086 12/23/2024 008424 GUTIERREZ, MICHAEL Ref000220826 UB Refund Cst #026493 10.50 Total: 10.50
79087 12/23/2024 004758 HILLMAN, SHELLEY & BRIAN Ref000220820 UB Refund Cst #014597 253.81 Total: 253.81
79088 12/23/2024 008421 LOPEZ, RITA Ref000220823 UB Refund Cst #024371 80.99 Total: 80.99
79089 12/23/2024 008423 LUNA, JOSE Ref000220825 UB Refund Cst #026190 1.72 Total: 1.72
79090 12/23/2024 008426 MANCILLAS, ERIKA Ref000220828 UB Refund Cst #027131 97.18 Total: 97.18
79091 12/23/2024 008420 MITCHELL, TIMOTHY Ref000220822 UB Refund Cst #023269 0.33 Total : 0.33
79092 12/23/2024 008419 SANDRY, DANIEL Ref000220821 UB Refund Cst #022993 101.33 Total: 101.33
79093 12/23/2024 008427 STROSCHEIN, BRENT Ref000220829 UB Refund Cst #027506 114.05 Total : 114.05
11 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,059.02 11 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,059.02
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79083-79093 in the amount of $1,059.02 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 January 14, 2025.
Chirst Clus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10931 1/3/2025 003439 SHELL 101500059 022852 FUEL 11/6-12/6/2024 265.85 Total: 265.85
10932 1/7/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC D50803 021726 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8.66 D57642 022810 PARTS/SUPPLIES 247.88
D58687 022057 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.35
D58951 021775 PARTS/SUPPLIES 100.35
D68383 022811 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.17
D73265 021951 PARTS/SUPPLIES 93.51
D73885 021957 PARTS/SUPPLIES 28.40
D74146 022057 PARTS/SUPPLIES
D76793 PARTS/SUPPLIES 47.78
D77650 PARTS/SUPPLIES 57.78
E14260 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.13
E22872 PARTS/SUPPLIES
E22918 PARTS/SUPPLIES 261.56
E36003 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURI -146.76
E63774 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.51
E64642 PARTS/SUPPLIES 112.16
E64689 PARTS/SUPPLIES 522.33
U22591 PARTS/SUPPLIES 99.96
U24360 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.32
U27193 PARTS/SUPPLIES 23.00
U27281 PARTS/SUPPLIES
U27343 PARTS/SUPPLIES
U27576 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.59
U28320 PARTS/SUPPLIES 741.62
U28428 021966 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.20
U28766 022812 PARTS/SUPPLIES 93.51
U31321 022057 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURI -289.49
U34514 PARTS/SUPPLIES 21.75
U38242 PARTS/SUPPLIES 66.84
U39770 022814 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURI -38.06
U40783 022360 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.03
U46859 022510 PARTS/SUPPLIES ICREDIT RETURI -39.66
U74298 022779 PARTS/SUPPLIES 68.31
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10932 1/7/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) U89835 022782 PARTS/SUPPLIES 47.77
V55099 .021711 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURI -43.45
V55113 021711 PARTS/SUPPLIES 263.98
Total : 3,205.38
10933 1/9/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510004401 021578 SUPPLIES 14.01 430510006702 021578 SUPPLIES 406.32
430510008603 021578 SUPPLIES 46.35
430510015401 021578 SUPPLIES 170.15
Total : 636.83
10934 1/10/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 588867423 022841 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 215.81 589086821 022841 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 215.81
Total : 431.62
10935 1/10/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 588835290 022840 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 360.07 589014287 022840 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 342.92
Total : 702.99
10936 1/10/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 588835291 022839 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 637.56 589014176 022839 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 607.20
Total : 1,244.76
10937 1/14/2025 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE DEC 2024 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 516.00 Total : 516.00
10938 1/14/2025 000213 QUILL LLC 41585866 022500 SUPPLIES 65.24 41603496 022500 SUPPLIES 228.30
41990854 022717 SUPPLIES 51.09
42036812 022717 SUPPLIES 50.01
Total : 394.64
10939 1/14/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-12092 022853 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 12/1-1 475.00 Total : 475.00
10940 1/14/2025 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE SM-1049476 022855 SYSTEM #3301630 7/1/2024-6/30/20 425.48 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 10940 T1442025 003217 003217 SWRCE ACCOUNTING OFFICE (Continued) Total : 425.48 10941 1/14/2025 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE SM-1049474 022855 SYSTEM #3301428 7/1/2024-6/30/20 669.88 Total : 669.88
10942 1/14/2025 003217 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE LW-1049483 022855 SYSTEM #3310003 7/1/2024-6/30/20 12,837.24 Total : 12,837.24
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79094 1/10/2025 004331 WALNOHA, KEITH 011225 022807 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 1/12-1/17/2025 245.00 022625 022807 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 2/16-2/21/2025 245.00
Total : 490.00
79095 1/14/2025 003023 ACCUSLUDGE 2320 022596 PARTS/SUPPLIES 637.45 Total : 637.45
79096 1/14/2025 005197 ACE TOWING & RECOVERY T23166 022790 TOW SERVICES 350.00 Total: 350.00
79097 1/14/2025 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 061693 022823 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 1/: 173.85 Total : 173.85
79098 1/14/2025 002317 ALERT-ALL CORP 224091060 022824 FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION SUPPLIE 1,544.25 Total : 1,544.25
79099 1/14/2025 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 260664 022684 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,428.38 260774 022684 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,045.70
260936 022684 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 548.66
260937 022684 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,052.70
Total : 4,075.44
79100 1/14/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1147V64F3DKX 022651 PARTS/SUPPLIES 486.24 14NNFKWYKYP 021996 PARTS/SUPPLIES 77.76
163NYQV9HQ13 022708 PARTS/SUPPLIES 27.18
1669KPK9JPTC 022605 PARTS/SUPPLIES 148.93
19GTQ7JKKK4K 022585 PARTS/SUPPLIES 485.21
1CSL4GHTLXCN 022605 PARTS/SUPPLIES 382.35
022605
1CXCMYFRY1X9 022097 PARTS/SUPPLIES 198.41
1GG4XGTH1XQ6 022555 PARTS/SUPPLIES 402.91
1GMGDWJDK164 022555 PARTS/SUPPLIES 91.27
022555
1H4Y363DD3K9 022763 PARTS/SUPPLIES 173.92
1HYGPM6P3T77 022796 PARTS/SUPPLIES 85.90
1PVLXGTF169F 022585 PARTS/SUPPLIES 71.03
1Q6R739J1YK3 022746 PARTS/SUPPLIES 419.85
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79100 1/14/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC (Continued) 1RPYTM7D7K7X 022656 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.15
1RQ63M4W13RG 022670 PARTS/SUPPLIES 61.67
1T69X633FPFN 022672 PARTS/SUPPLIES 262.80
022672
1TXH6KKCCLFCJ 022797 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.08
1WK64GNMGRGD 022703 PARTS/SUPPLIES 72.72
1YVDPTKL7J94 022738 PARTS/SUPPLIES 128.52
Total : 3,725.90
79101 1/14/2025 000525 BARBARA SINATRA 24-1355 022775 TECHNICAL SERVICES 231.00 Total : 231.00
79102 1/14/2025 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 46873 022786 LAB SERVICES 1,035.00 Total: 1,035.00
79103 1/14/2025 008286 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING 481 022748 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 794.67 495 022792 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 602.21
Total : 1,396.88
79104 1/14/2025 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 24-040 022772 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION SERI 1,025.00 Total: 1,025.00
79105 1/14/2025 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR120242 022827 CONTRACT CN10653-01 776.16 Total : 776.16
79106 1/14/2025 004598 BUSH, JOHN 583071 022788 REIMBURSEMENT 220.00 Total: 220.00
79107 1/14/2025 008429 CHOLLA CONSTRUCTION 022732 SEWER LIFT REHABILITATION (#5) 38,019.00 022732 SEWER LIFT REHABILITATION (#5) 18,787.20
022732 SEWER LIFT REHABILITATION (#5) 152,310.55
Total : 209,116.75
79108 1/14/2025 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES DEC 2024 022828 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE: 4,629.80 Total : 4,629.80
79109 1/14/2025 008358 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP L241813204 022833 AUDIT SERVICES 10,132.50 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79109 1/14/2025 008358 008358 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP (Continued) Total : 10,132.50 79110 1/14/2025 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000003048 022791 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 11/20: 9,649.59 Total : 9,649.59
79111 1/14/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000006008 022835 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 11/2025 10,463.86 Total : 10,463.86
79112 1/14/2025 002331 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PE0000002243 022834 PSEC AGREEMENT 11/1-11/30/2024 11,556.09 Total : 11,556.09
79113 1/14/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED DEC 2024 022809 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 12/2024 118,522.75 Total : 118,522.75
79114 1/14/2025 007305 CROWE, CRISTINA UH2024 022767 REIMBURSEMENT 236.69 Total : 236.69
79115 1/14/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0645674 021498 WATER SERVICE 12/27/2024-1/24/2 75.63 Total : 75.63
79116 1/14/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56096 022798 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 581.59 Total : 581.59
79117 1/14/2025 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2411042 022837 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,311.45 Total: 3,311.45
79118 1/14/2025 007951 DSLRPROS SS-1258805985 022655 DRONE FLEET MANAGEMENT 2,999.00 Total : 2,999.00
79119 1/14/2025 008120 ELK GROVE AUTO 465334 020327 DODGE DURANGO AWD (5) 56,987.81 465335 020327 DODGE DURANGO AWD (5) 56,987.81
020327
Total : 113,975.62
79120 1/14/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK3833329 022603 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,147.56 EMWK3833330 022603 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,116.38 Total: 5,263.94
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79121 1/14/2025 000547 ESGIL, LLC 942271 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 10/2024 328.00 Total : 328.00
79122 1/14/2025 005645 EVERON 157289460 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORI 207.76 157289461 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORI! 221.78
157289462 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORI 207.67
157289463 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORI 275.30
Total : 912.51
79123 1/14/2025 001686 FINN AUTO GROUP 5018199 022624 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.39 5018204 022624 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURI -114.39
5018205 022624 PARTS/SUPPLIES 174.00
Total: 174.00
79124 1/14/2025 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 235407 022842 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 189.86 235450 022799 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 92.54
Total : 282.40
79125 1/14/2025 006178 FOLEY, STEVEN 121524 022800 REIMBURSEMENT 168.48 Total : 168.48
79126 1/14/2025 008418 FRANCIS, TIANA VB/2024-4 022768 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 320.00 Total : 320.00
79127 1/14/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 022843 COMMUNICATIONS 12/13/2024-1/12 137.29 9091590013 022844 COMMUNICATIONS 12/7/2024-1/6/21 7,969.07 Total : 8,106.36
79128 1/14/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 655852 022785 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 577.97 Total : 577.97
79129 1/14/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9341937622 022607 PARTS/SUPPLIES 792.09 022607
9347943368 022725 PARTS/SUPPLIES 252.51
Total : 1,044.60
79130 1/14/2025 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 2859285 022749 ASPHALT 17,261.20 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79130 1/14/2025 000129 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION (Continued) Total : 17,261.20 79131 1/14/2025 007381 GREEN, MICHAEL 121724 022750 REIMBURSEMENT 212.00 Total : 212.00
79132 1/14/2025 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC CL-4 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - 8,800.00 WATTEV-14 NEPA DOCUMENTATION - WATTEV 800.00
Total : 9,600.00
79133 1/14/2025 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SINO46111 022846 CONTRACT SERVICES - TRANSAC 807.56 Total : 807.56
79134 1/14/2025 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 81232585 022856 LODGING - K MCCORMICK 1/27-1/2 376.86 Total: 376.86
79135 1/14/2025 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 85113960 022857 LODGING - W MOGG 1/27-1/29/202! 376.86 Total : 376.86
79136 1/14/2025 008246 ITTERLY, DAVID 121724 022801 REIMBURSEMENT 135.57 Total : 135.57
79137 1/14/2025 008067 JOEA. GONSALVES & SON 162129 022769 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
79138 1/14/2025 000714 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INC 230201-004 022773 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 378.94 Total : 378.94
79139 1/14/2025 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9312037118 022587 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,255.42 Total: 1,255.42
79140 1/14/2025 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 012725 022859 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 1/27-1/29/2025 110.00 Total : 110.00
79141 1/14/2025 008411 MODERN IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC M12Q138791 022586 SUPPLIES 260.84 Total : 260.84
79142 1/14/2025 007106 MOGG, WAYNE 012725 022858 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 1/27-1/29/2025 110.00 Total : 110.00
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01/10/2025 8:46:21AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79143 1/14/2025 003006 NAVARRO, ALEJANDRO 112724 022751 REIMBURSEMENT 300.00 Total : 300.00
79144 1/14/2025 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN DEC 2024 022849 INSPECTION SERVICES 12/2024 8,585.00 Total : 8,585.00
79145 1/14/2025 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 022850 POSTAGE 12/1-12/31/2024 2,600.91 Total : 2,600.91
79146 1/14/2025 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT P707457 022758 BODY ARMOR 852.71 Total : 852.71
79147 1/14/2025 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 19728 022789 TOW SERVICES 150.00 Total: 150.00
79148 1/14/2025 008431 SILVA, PERLA 010225 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 10.00 Total: 10.00
79149 1/14/2025 007578 SPRAGGINS, SUMMER 012825 022822 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 1/28-1/31/2025 135.00 Total : 135.00
79150 1/14/2025 002455 THE COUNSELING TEAM INT'L INV102797 022774 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 350.00 Total : 350.00
79151 1/14/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 13722 022770 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,505.00 Total : 3,505.00
79152 1/14/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 526140 022680 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.11 526321 022765 PARTS/SUPPLIES 26.07
526334 022777 PARTS/SUPPLIES 68.45
Total : 148.63
79153 1/14/2025 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 1020240073 022802 DIG ALERT TICKETS 10/2024 150.60 1220240077 022804 DIG ALERT TICKETS 12/2024 63.65
24-251222 022803 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGI 29.93
24-251962 022805 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGI 29.93
Total : 274.11
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01/10/2025 8:41:48AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
79154 1/14/2025 008361 UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC 0094866-IN 022787 LESS LETHAL EQUIPMENT/SUPPLI 114.00 = Total : 114.00
79155 1/14/2025 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 5312 022720 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 299.06 Total : 299.06
62 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 580,480.18 74 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 602,285.85
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 10931-10942 and 79094-79155 in the amount of $602.285.85 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 the January 14, 2025.
Chish Che
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/09/2024 to 12/09/2024
Payday 12/09/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54881 to 54883, and direct deposits warrants numbered 60635 to 60662 in the amount of $161,798.13 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 January 14th, 2025.
Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 11/22/2024 to 12/05/2024
Payday 12/13/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54884 to 54904, and direct deposits warrants numbered 60663 to 60734 in the amount of $313,335.96 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 January 14"h, 2025.
Chist Eles
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/06/2024 to 12/19/2024
Payday 12/27/2024
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54905 to 54924, and direct deposits warrants numbered 60735 to 60807 in the amount of $308,658.76 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 January 14*, 2025.
Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/20/2024 to 12/26/2024
Payday 12/30/2024
I hereby erit 31, ol havanenumbed 492 p, and direct depies a a inance. fier boss certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of January 14"h, 2025.
Chist Cus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/01/2024 to 12/31/2024
Payday 01/03/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54926 to 54937, and direct deposits warrants numbered 60809 to 60906 in the amount of $88,870.31 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of January 14t, 2025.
Chish Ever
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE
PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 12/20/2024 to 01/04/2025
Payday 01/07/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 54938, and direct deposits warrants numbered 60907 to 60908 in the amount of $18,412.48 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 January 14th, 2025.
Chish Elus
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
December 10, 2024
The December 10, 2024 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez, Council Members Halby and Burton and Council Member Elect Spraggins. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Public Works Director Elegores, Police Chief Dale and Fire Chief Hasler.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.
The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton.
Interim City Manager Crecelius asked Council to approve a change in Agenda order starting with Presentations, followed by Consent Calendar, the Certification of Election then moving on to New Business. This will allow Supervisor Perez to attend the Certification of Election this evening.
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Halby with a unanimous aye vote.
PRESENTATION:
Blythe Strengthening Community. Michelle DeArmond, Executive Director of Riverside University Health System and Allison Gonzalez, Assistant Director made a presentation related to integrating services, the problems that have been identified in obtaining county services and what they are doing to address them, specifically in Blythe.
Mayor DeConinck asked to move to the Certification of Election.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION:
Declaration of Election Results, Installation of New Officers, and Reorganization of the City Council. Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius stated On June 11, 2024, the City Council called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing two Members of the City Council. The City's General Municipal Election was held on November 5, 2024, and consolidated with the Statewide General Election conducted by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters has canvassed the returns, certified the results and submitted the Certificate of Registrar of Voters to the Results of the Canvass of Election Returns and Statement of Votes Cast to the City Clerk.
Pursuant to California Elections Code section 10263, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the election and the other matters and declaring the results of the election. Summer Spraggins and Samuel Burton were elected as Members of the City Council, each for a full term of four years. Therefore, it is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-037 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024. Following the Council's adoption of Resolution No. 2024-037, the Oath of Office will be administered. Pursuant to California Government Code section 36801, following -33-
the declaration of the election results and the installation of elected officials, the City Council is required to select from its Members a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The City Clerk will conduct the nominations and selection of the Mayor. The selected Mayor will conduct the nominations and selection of the Vice Mayor. Voting for each office will be handled by roll call vote.
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-037. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.
Summer Spraggins and Samuel Burton were administered the Oath of Office by Riverside County District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez.
Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius opened nominations for the Office of Mayor.
Council Member Burton nominated Councilman DeConinck. No other nominations were received. By roll call vote, aye votes for Joseph DeConinck to serve as Mayor were received from Council Members Rodriguez, Spraggins, Burton, Halby and DeConinck. Mayor DeConinck was seated as Mayor.
Mayor DeConinck opened nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor. Council Member Burton nominated Johnny Rodriguez. No other nominations were received. By roll call vote, aye for Johnny Rodriguez to serve as Vice Mayor were received from Council Members Rodriguez, Spraggins, Burton, Halby and Mayor DeConinck.
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.
3. Posting of the Agenda.
The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Friday, December 6, 2024.
4. Approval of the Warrant Register.
Recommendation: Approve 12/10/24, warrants numbered 10873 through 10893 and 78922 through 78978 in the amount of $1,056,482.80 and 12/10/24, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78979 through 78894 in the amount of $549.76 and 12/10/24, warrants numbered 10894 through 10908 and 78985 through 79020 in the amount of $1,266,700.98.
5. Approval of the Payroll Register.
Recommendation: Approve 12/10/24, warrants numbered 54830 through 54849 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60385 through 60457 in the amount of $297,291.79; 12/10/24, warrant numbered 54850 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 60458 in the amount of $27,163.14; 12/10/24, warrant numbered 54851 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60459 through 60468 in the amount of $30,550.37; 12/10/24, warrants numbered 54852 through 54868 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60469 through 60538 in the amount of $272,742.30 and 12/10/24, warrants numbered 54869 through 54880 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60539 through 60634 in the amount of $93,145.76.
6. Minutes of the November 12, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the November 12, 2024, Meeting.
7. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of November 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
8. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for November 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
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9. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for November 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
10. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for November 2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
11. Grant Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for City of Blythe WattEV I-10 Charging Terminal Project and Memorandum of Understanding with WattEV.
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all grant documents required to accept the Fiscal Year 2022/23 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant, including but not limited to, the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, including any amendments to such documents, once approved by the City Attorney and to accept and administer the grant and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with WattEV in connection with the grant and project, including, but not limited to, WattEV's contribution of $6,781,453.
12. Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Annual Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2004-1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2005 Annual Report.
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
Continued Participation in the Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team.
Police Chief Dale reported the Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011 resulted in certain convicted felons and parolees being monitored by State Parole being moved to supervision by County Probation Departments. On August 30, 2011, the Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee of Riverside County voted on the need for a county-wide law enforcement component. The eleven City Police Chiefs, County Sheriff Department, District Attorney's Office and County Probation Department have bult infrastructure to support this enforcement.
The Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT) is a countywide multi- jurisdictional team comprised of police officers, probation officers, and Deputy Sheriffs. The primary mission is to work with the County Probation Department to focus on high risk and at large offenders that pose the most risk to public safety. PACT can share information, serve warrants, locate and apprehend violators, and reduce the number of offenders who have absconded. The support of PACT allows probation more time and resources to focus on case management, treatment needs and compliance with court orders. The Blythe Police Department joined the East PACT two years ago. The team has been very successful in both Blythe and the east end of Riverside County. East PACT has conducted over 400 compliance searches and made over 43 arrests in Blythe since Blythe PD joined. The City has an opportunity to add an additional officer to the PACT team. The City would be reimbursed up to an additional $238,150 per year through June 30, 2028. This will cover salary, benefits, vehicle and equipment for this officer. Should funding for this officer cease, the employee would be removed from PACT and the extra position eliminated. By adding an officer, the City will benefit from more operations and support. The PACT team is an essential part of the Blythe Police Department's coordinated and Proactive approach to stopping crime in violence in our community. -35-
Council Member Halby asked if the vehicle expense was covered. Chief Dale reported the City is reimbursed up to $238,000 per office. A Blythe Police Officer costs about $115,000 so there is extra funding to purchase a vehicle, equipment and for overtime expense.
No Public Comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.
Central Garage Staffing. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported in February, Council approved funding for a limited term employee to work in Central Garage as a Purchasing Warehouseman. With the adoption of the 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget, funding was approved for a full-time position. The limited term employee has continued in the role of Warehouseman while Management worked through the logistics of a long-term appointment.
Through this limited-term assignment, staff determined that the Equipment Mechanic position would be better suited for the operation of Public Works. As the Warehouseman, the limited term employee has spent time on minor vehicle repair and maintenance such as oil and air filter changes, battery replacement, vehicle maintenance scheduling and parts and vehicle running.
Doing minor repairs in-house and farming out the lager repairs will save the City money. Staff believes the Equipment Mechanic would be a more well-rounded position for Central Garage, as the employee hired would be able to assist with vehicle maintenance and repair when it made sense, while staying on top of inventory and housing keeping in the shop. As such, staff would like to fund the Equipment Mechanic position instead of the Warehouseman position. There will be no additional cost to the City in doing so. Therefore, staff recommends Council reallocate the funding adopted in the FY 2024/25 Budget for the position of Purchasing Warehouseman to Equipment Mechanic and add the position of Equipment Mechanic to the list of funded positions for FY 2024/25 by adopting Resolution No. 2024-038. The revised Schedule of Authorized Positions also reflects the addition of a Police Officer position as requested in the PACT staff report. The resolution also includes language authorizing the Interim City Manager to transfer positions within existing funded classifications and reorganize departments under the Interim City Manager's authority, if the Interim City Manager determines such actions will result in a higher degree of efficiency of overall City operations.
No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Board Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.
Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project- Change Order 'No. 1. Public Works Director Elegores reported the City's Sewer Utility operates a network of nineteen sewer lift stations designed to pump sewer flow to the WasteWater Treatment Plant. Every year the budget contemplates funding for the renovation or rehabilitation of identified sewer lift stations. In the current Fiscal Year, Sewer Pump Station #5, located in the Public Works Yard was identified for rehabilitation. On June 11, 2024, the City Council awarded the project to Cholla Construction as the lowest responsible bidder. When the project was originally designed, staff anticipated performing the necessary bypass of the sewer lift station while the contractor installed the new pumps and control panel. Staff estimated the bypass would not last more than a day, while the current system was offline, and the new system hooked in place. After a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, it was determined a bypass was needed for much longer than anticipated. The contractor would need a week to install the new electrical components and a -36-
week to plumb in the new piping. As staff anticipated a short-term bypass, the City does not have the manpower or equipment to run a bypass for that amount of time. As having the contractor install the bypass was not part of the original scope of work for this project, Cholla Construction was asked to provide a proposed change order to address the bypass needed to complete this project. The change order increases Cholla Construction's total compensation to $259,856.
Therefore, staff recommends Council authorize the Interim City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 submitted by Cholla Construction in an amount not to exceed $65,920.00, increasing the established project budget from $218,936 to $284,856.
Mayor DeConinck stated odor is an issue at that Sewer Lift Station.
No public comment. Council Member Halby moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.
Closure of City Hall and Public Works on December 23, 2024. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated as the Christmas holiday falls on Tuesday and Wednesday, there is a request trom staff to close Monday, December 23, 2024. This will allow staff to have an extended holiday to spend with family. The weeks of Christmas and New Years are typically slow, with minimal foot traffic in City Hall. The City's 24/7 operations, the Police Department, Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant would remain open. On-call personnel would be available to address water/sewer and street maintenance issues afterhours and one the days the City is closed. The Recreation Center would also remain open on December 23rd to serve youth on Winter Break. Staff would be required to use personal time off for the 23ra. Therefore, It is recommended Council authorize the closure of City Hall and Public Works on December 23, 2024, with normal operations resuming December 26, 2024.
No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Thomas House asked for a waiver of the Business License late fees.
ORAL REPORTS:
Interim City Manager Crecelius reported on the Christmas event being held at the Recreation Center on December 20th and a Free Tire Collection event being held on December 14, 2024.
Council Member Halby reported on the Christmas Parde and Rotary Tamale Festival. The Temale Festival was amazing, if you didn't attend, you missed out.
Council Member Spraggins thanked the community for their trust and support. I am honored and humbled. I look forward to working and improving the City.
Mayor DeConinck reported on the Christmas Parade and thanked the Pink Trash Bags for trash pick up after the event. The Tamale Festival had one heck of a turn out. Most of the tamale vendors sold out.
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ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:18pm.
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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7:51:35AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-012 DEVEL Behind 222 North Second Street CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 2,887.94 724.29 724.29 12/13/2024 SEWER BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
13/13/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Sewer Line Repair
B2411-035 DEVEL 1455 WEST HOBSONWAY KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET F 3,000.00 4,129.00 4,129.00 12/6/2024 SEWER 836180022 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
H12/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Connect to Sewer Line
Total for: DEVEL 5,887.94 4,853.29 4,853.29
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid SAB2412-004 ELEC 144 SOUTH PALM DRIVE EMILIO & IRMA SANCHEZ 36,250.00 832.71 832.71 12/10/2024 848023016 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
12/10/2024 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
SAB2412-007 ELEC 391 ALICE LANE TERRY & ANGELA BALES 39,231.75 745.10 0.00 12/27/2024 848162010 PORTICADE ENERGY LLC
120312024 ISSUED Permit Name PV & ST
SAB2412-001 ELEC 507 DORA LANE EDGAR DELATORRE 24,570.00 692.19 692.19 12/3/2024 842213002 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
12/3/2024 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
SAB2412-002 ELEC 276 NORTH SECOND STREET RICHARD & IZABELLE ROACH 51,410.00 835.68 835.68 12/4/2024 845143030 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
12/4/3024 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
SAB2412-003 ELEC 342 SAN LUIS WAY SAMSON & JENNIFER JULIAN 32,520.00 831.23 831.23 12/4/2024 836155004 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
13/42024 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
SAB2412-005 ELEC 626 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY ANTONIO & MARIA AGUILAR 42,460.00 833.52 0.00 12/13/2024 842041037 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
13/13/2024 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
Total for: ELEC 226,441.75 4,770.43 3,191.81
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-008 ENCROACHMENT 1147 WEST HOBSONWAY HAMID R SALMASI 0.00 687.00 264.00 12/30/2024 836080052 APEX COMPANIES LIC
2/9/202 ISSUED Permit Name HYDROCARBON DEMO
2/13/202
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 687.00 264.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-014 EXCAV 3610 block West Hobsonway CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 687.00 687.00 12/18/2024 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
12/11/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WO #50153-5365115
12/16/2024
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For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 687.00 687.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2402-014 FENCE 470 CHOLLA STREET PEREZ & PINON 5,000.00 293.06 293.06 12/18/2024 BLOCK 851162001 OWNER
223/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Extend existing Block Fence B2411-012 FENCE 2660 COLORADO RIVER ROAL SCOTT & LENORE BRUNK 45,000.00 1,249.28 1,249.28 12/5/2024 BLOCK 833370057 OWNER
11/22/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Block on property lines
Total for: FENCE 50,000.00 1,542.34 1,542.34
Permit No./Issued
Apolied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2410-010 FIRE 691 WEST HOBSONWAY DESERT HORIZON 70,000.00 1,675.10 1,675.10 12/18/2024 SPRINKLER 845100011 CAL - WEST FIRE PROTECTION 92562024 ISSUED Permit Name SPRINKLERS
Total for: FIRE 70,000.00 1,675.10 1,675.10
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-009 HYDRO 1147 WEST HOBSONWAY HAMID R SALMASI 0.00 181.00 0.00 12/30/2024 836080052 APEX COMPANIES LIC
12/122024 ISSUED Permit Name DEMO ALL WELLS & ABANDON SITE Total for: HYDRO 0.00 181.00 0.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-004 OTHER 1103 CATALINA DRIVE CONNER & JUSTINE SPRAWLS 8,000.00 181.00 181.00 12/3/2024 839034002 OWNER
12/3/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Drywall Replacement
B2412-026 OTHER 431 NORTH NINTH STREET PRATT & WALTERS 19.500.00 400.75 0.00 12/27/2024 851033005 MS CONSTRUCTION
122712024 ISSUED Permit Name REROOF-TO & PAINT, 35 sqs
B2412-010 OTHER 286 EAST HOBSONWAY FERNANDO & MANUELA GUEI 10,000.00 262.00 262.00 12/12/2024 848062003 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
127102024 ISSUED Permit Name Drywall & Plumbing
B2412-011 OTHER 450 WEST BARNARD STREET I HARBOUR VIEW LLC 1,650.00 38.00 38.00 12/10/2024 845111016 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
13/102024 FINALED Permit Name Drywall & Plumbing
B2412-020 OTHER 330 NORTH SOLA AVENUE CLYDE H COPELAND TRUST 15,000.00 313.61 313.61 12/18/2024 851021017 MS CONSTRUCTION
120172024 FINALED Permit Name REROOF-TO & PAINT, 24 sqs PERM133
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For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
B2411-026 OTHER 1536 RIVIERA DRIVE CHRISTOPHER J YEAGER 45,000.00 6,645.48 6,645.48 12/9/2024 869410010 OWNER
12/420244 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Remodel
Total for: OTHER 99,150.00 7,840.84 7,440.09
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-018 PLUMB 201 NORTH COMMERCIAL STE CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 0.00 0.00 12/18/2024 BACKFLOW 845111007 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
13/8/3024 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW
B2412-003 PLUMB 1530 MESQUITE ROAD JASON T PRUETTE 1,526.50 38.00 38.00 12/2/2024 WATER HEATER 851161011 OWNER
12/22024 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2411-036 PLUMB 1455 WEST HOBSONWAY KMART CORP/FIFTH STREET F 3,000.00 262.00 262.00 12/6/2024 SEWER 836180022 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
12/720244 ISSUED Permit Name Sewer Line
B2411-032 PLUMB 420 NORTH SOLA AVENUE DANIEL & VIRGINIA HUANTE 991.00 38.00 38.00 12/19/2024 WATER HEATER 851021008 CRECELIUS INC
N22/2024 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 5,517.50 338.00 338.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2412-002 RERF 636 BELL LANE RAMON BORBOA 18,300.00 438.28 438.28 12/2/2024 TEAR OFF 869363011 SUNSTONE HOME CALIFORNI
12212024 FINALED Permit Name Tear Off, 19 squares
B2412-005 RERF 342 SAN LUIS WAY SAMSON & JENNIFER JULIAN 5,600.00 182.73 182.73 12/5/2024 TEAR OFF 836155004 SUNSTONE HOME CALIFORNI
12/6/2024 FINALED Permit Name Tear Off, 5 squares
B2412-007 RERF 640 ARROYO VISTA STREET FRANCISCO & IRMA ACU 5,700.00 182.74 182.74 12/6/2024 TEAR OFF 869373009 OWNER
12/6/2024 FINALED Permit Name Tear Off, 2346 sq fl
B2412-001 RERF 682 EL PARQUE DRIVE EMILLIANO & DANIELLE CAS 10,450.00 243.78 243.78 12/2/2024 TEAR OFF 839023004 SUNSTONE HOME CALIFORNI
1222024 FINALED Permit Name Tear Off, 12 squares
Total for: RERF 40,050.00 1,047.53 1,047.53
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2410-002 RICOUNTY 13770 WARMINGTON STREET ALICIA INIGUEZ ROGGENSTET 22,200.00 724.79 724.79 12/6/2024 872284016 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
207162024 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
RC2411-001 RICOUNTY 9180 NORTH INTAKE BOULEV, VIVIAN BEVERLY SIEGEL 25,000.00 183.55 183.55 12/17/2024 830240003 COWBOYS ROOFING INC
11212024 FINALED Permit Name REROOF-TEAR OFF, 41 sqs
PFRM133
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7:51:35AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 47,200.00 908.34 908.34
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Anproved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2411-006 800 WEST HOBSONWAY GARCIA & ALONSO 14,918.69 813.77 813.77 836123001 CARLOS NEON SIGNS
1/6/202 ISSUED Permit Name Pole Sign Changes
1/20/202
Total for: SIGN 14,918.69 813.77 813.77
31 Permits Issued from 12/1/2024 Thru 12/31/2024 Total Valuation: $559,165.88 Total Fees: $25,344.64
Total Fees Paid: $22,761.27
1/7/2025 City of Blythe
9:05:33AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG
COMPLAINT
DEBRIS
TRASH
WEED --
WITNESS IN FIELD 1
Total Cases Opened: 7
Cases Closed in December: 25
Current Cases: 325
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8:58:47AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2412-001 12/4/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 155 NORTH SOLANO AVENUE OWNER Permit Name 836080018 BRAD M CHRISTIAN
Description:
BP2412-002 12/5/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 255 LEE STREET FAITH WEHRLI Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 842060022 EYL ENTERPRISES Description:
BP2412-003 12/10/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2506 WEST HOBSONWAY MARIA MENDIVIL Permit Name Tumbleweeds 824200018 CHAS SAN PROP
Description:
BP2412-004 12/12/2024 BURNPERMIT FINALED 100 block SOUTH INTAKE BOULEVARSHORTY & HULL Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS 857180022 DANIEL & SHELLEY NASCA Description:
4 Permit Applications from 12/1/2024 Thru 12/31/2024
1/7/2025 City of Blythe
8:59:04AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
Permit No. Applied Type *- Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor F2412-001 12/6/2024 ANNLFIRE CANCELLED 141 SOUTH SECOND STREE PALO VERDE COLLEGE CHILL Permit Name See L2408-002 4806201? PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGI Description:
1 Permit Applications from 12/1/2024 Thru 12/31/2024
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1/7/2025 City of Blythe Page 1
9:00:48AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
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
SP2412-001 SITE PLAN Ocean Pacific Energy RNG Fueling Station OUT FOR CORR WEV BLYTHE LLC & 12/5/2024
500 BLOCK OFSOUTH INTAKE BOULEVARD
Comments:
VP2412-001 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
JORGE HERNANDEZ 12/2/2024
1389 WEST WISCONSIN STREET
Comments:
VP2412-002 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
FUGATT & VALVA 12/13/2024
520 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET
Comments:
Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 12/9/2024 thru 12/31/2024: 3 PRO11S CRW SYSTEMS
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9:03:13AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
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
G2412-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SYLVIA MARCOTTE CLOUTIER 12/4/2024
218 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-002 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 1214/2024
316 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-003 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
HERRERA & ROBLES ET AL 12/4/2024
322 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-004 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DOBBS LIVING TRUST 12/4/2024
278 NORTH NINTH STREET
Comments:
G2412-005 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 12/4/2024
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-006 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MY THREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 12/4/2024
1652 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-007 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 12/4/2024
170S SPRING ST
Comments:
G2412-008 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
12/5/2024
900 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-009 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
12/5/2024
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:
PRO115 CRUVSYSTEMS
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9:03:13AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
G2412-010 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
12/5/2024
700 block of N BROADWAY
Comments:
G2412-011 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/5/2024
100 block of W RICE ST
Comments:
G2412-012 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
12/5/2024
300 block of W 14TH AVE
Comments:
G2412-013 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/5/2024
100 block of E NEVADA ST
Comments:
G2412-014 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/5/2024
500 alley way of N 9TH ST
Comments:
G2412-015 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
12/5/2024
600 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-016 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 12/11/2024
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-017 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/11/2024
1000 alley way of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:
G2412-018 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/11/2024
300 block of TESORO LN
Comments:
G2412-019 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/11/2024
200 block of ACACIA AVE
Comments:
PRO11S CRW SYSTEMS
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9:03:13AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
G2412-020 GRAFFITI SPEED LIMIT SIGN COMPLETED
12/11/2024
300 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:
G2412-021 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MONTEREY OF BLYTHE LTD PARTNER 12/11/2024
1251 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:
G2412-022 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VALLADOLID ET AL 12/11/2024
1581 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-023 GRAFFITI RECIEVED
GRANT & CHERYL MAYFIELD 12/12/2024
413 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-024 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/12/2024
300 block of N 5TH ST
Comments:
G2412-025 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/12/2024
600 block of E BARNARD ST
Comments:
G2412-026 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/12/2024
400 block of E BARNARD ST
Comments:
G2412-027 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/12/2024
600 block of W WISCONSIN ST
Comments:
G2412-028 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
12/12/2024
700 block of E WISCONSIN ST
Comments:
G2412-029 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
12/12/2024
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:
PRO11S CRI SYSTEMS
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9:03:13AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
G2412-030 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LA CASITA 12/18/2024
830 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:
G2412-031 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VENTURE 12/18/2024
201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:
G2412-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 12/18/2024
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-033 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
MONTEREY OF BLYTHE LTD PARTNER 12/18/2024
1251 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE
Comments:
G2412-034 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ARTEM ENTERPRISES LLC 12/18/2024
1901 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:
G2412-035 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
12/18/2024
1200 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:
G2412-036 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/18/2024
500 block of RIVIERA DR
Comments:
G2412-037 GRAFFITI brick wall COMPLETED
12/18/2024
100 block of BIRCH ST
Comments:
G2412-038 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
CASA ENCINAS BLYTHE LLC 12/18/2024
2200 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:
G2412-039 GRAFFITI reduce speed ahead sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
1000 block of LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:
PRO11S CRWSYSTEMS
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9:03:13AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024
G2412-040 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MANUEL & GRACIELA MILKE 12/19/2024
152 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:
G2412-041 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
100 alley way of N MAIN ST
Comments:
G2412-042 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
100 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:
G2412-043 GRAFFITI stop sign ahead sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
2000 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:
G2412-044 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
600 block of N EUCALYPTUS ST
Comments:
G2412-045 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
800 block of N EUCALYPTUS
Comments:
G2412-046 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
800 alley way of N EUCALYPTUS ST
Comments:
G2412-047 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
200 block of NIST ST
Comments:
G2412-048 GRAFFITI bus stop bench COMPLETED
12/19/2024
200 block of N 1ST ST
Comments:
G2412-049 GRAFFITI school xing sign COMPLETED
12/19/2024
200 block of N 5TH ST
Comments:
Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024: 49 PRO115 CIRW SYSTEMS
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
December 2024
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 40
Structure 2
Vehicle Fire 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 6
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 1
Other 8
Total # of Incidents 58
Activity
Drills
Staff Meeting 1
Races 2
Total Activities 7
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
December 2024
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers
Public Intoxication 6
Alarm 39
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 5
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags 6
Hospital Helicopter Landings 13
Documented Police Reports 147
Total Incidents 1291
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
POLICE
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers for the month of December 2024.
Homeless Detail: December
People contacted. 124
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 5 elsewhere.
People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security Cards to register for housing and assistance.
People transported to or referred to mental health. 7
People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 0
Code and transported for treatment.
People sent to substance abuse. 3
People sent to rehab.
People picked up by a family member and taken home 1
out of town.
People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a 3 location for resources out of Blythe.
Traffic Detail:
Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 4 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 5 minor violations.
Vehicles stored. 2
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
TABLISHES
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Investment Report for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-2025 December 31, 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 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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California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma, CPA
Local Agency Investment Fund January 08, 2025
P.O. Box 942809
LAIF Home
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001 PMIA Average Monthly
Yields
CITY OF BLYTHE
TREASURER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Tran Type Definitions
Account Number:
December 2024 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 17,315,325.78
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 17,315,325.78
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Business Statement
us bank. Account Number:
O. Box 18 Statement Period:
int Paul, Minnesota 55101-08
Dec 2, 2024
3952 TRN ST01
through
Dec 31, 2024
106481215402341 S
CITY OF BLYTHE
GENERAL ACCOUNT
235 N BROADWAY To Contact U.S. Bank
BLYTHE CA 92225-1609 Commercial Customer
Service: 800-798-6466
U.S. Bank accepts Relay Calls
Internet: usbank.com
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
Price changes for U.S. Bank Business Checking, Savings and Treasury Management Services are effective Jan. 1, 2025.
You can view revised pricing (only those prices that have changes for services you have recently used) at https://cashmgmt.usbank.com/repricing beginning Dec. 1, 2024. Please enter the Access Code listed below to view price changes that may apply. If you experience difficulty accessing this information, please call Customer Service at the number listed in the upper-right corner of this statement or send an email to [email protected].
Access Code: 91-90A4-0CE9-1C1D
CORPORATE CHECKING Member FDIC
U.S. Bank National Association Account Number
Account Summary
# Items
Beginning Balance on Dec 2 $ 5,864,305.70
Customer Deposits 23 112,512.82
Other Deposits 83 2,668,781.92
Other Withdrawals 72 3,884, 118.42-
Ending Balance on Dec 31, 2024 $ 4,761,482.02
Customer Deposits
Number Date Ref Number Amount Number Date Ref Number Amount Dec 5 8912268722 1,837.42 Dec 18 8612876894 2,949.15
Dec 5 8912268726 3,220.53 Dec 18 8612876892 9,206.04
Dec 5 8912268720 6,630.32 Dec 18 8613026772 13,321.30
Dec 9 8015057597 475.00 Dec 24 8314358229 357.00
Dec 9 8014682912 1,504.64 Dec 24 8314358228 750.00
Dec 11 8612864159 7,613.72 Dec 27 9213134014 1,216.10
Dec 11 8612864163 8,853.99 Dec 27 9213134018 2,545.33
Dec 11 8612864151 9,228.12 Dec 27 9212705595 2,993.28
Dec 11 8612864161 14,967.08 Dec 27 9212712120 3,219.90
Dec 11 8612864153 Dec 27 9213134016 3,965.31
Dec 18 8613072212 538.00 Dec 31 8315059408 5,173.00
Dec 18 8612876890 2,703.16
Total Customer Deposits $ 112,512.82
Other Deposits
Date Description of Transaction Ref Number Amount
Dec 2 Electronic Deposit From PAYMENTUS $ 1,682.15
REF=243340147441710N00 PAYPALSD34TRANSFER CITY OF BLYTHE From STRIPE 2,541.31
Dea 2 EleCtEr D3370110003710N00 4270465600TRANSFER ST-L6T7S9W7M6U3 Dec 2 Consolidated Image Check Deposit 1 Items 22.007.11 0000000000
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 January 08, 2025
P.O. Box 942809
LAIF Home
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001 PMIA Average Monthly.
(916) 653-3001
Yields
S/A CITY OF BLYTHE FOR BLYTHE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCE OFFICER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Iran Type Definitions
Account Number:
December 2024 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 1.61
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 1.61
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Mechanics Bank®
Statement Ending 12/31/2024
P.O. Box 2200
Corona, CA 92878 Page 1 of 4
800.797.6324
www.mechanicsbank.com
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Managing Your Accounts
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CITY OF BLYTHE • Online, www.mechanicsbank.com
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
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Summary of Accounts
Account Type Account Number Ending Balance
PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING $1,851,748.01
PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING - XXXXXXXX
Account Summary Interest Summary
Date Description Amount Description Amount
11/30/2024 Beginning Balance $1,979,371.60 Interest Earned From 11/30/2024 Through 12/31/2024 1 Credit(s) This Period $16.41 Annual Percentage Yield Earned 0.01% 2 Debits) This Period $127,640.00 Interest Days 32
12/31/2024 Ending Balance $1,851,748.01 Interest Earned $16.41 Interest Paid This Period $16.41
Interest Paid Year-to-Date $244.52
Other Credits
Date Description Amount
12/31/2024 INTEREST $16.41
Checks Cleared
Check Nbr Date Amount Check Nbr Date Amount
3312 12/05/2024 $125,000.00 3313 12/10/2024 $2,640.00
Member
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947
usbank. 058129164- 2-N-06
713966800-250101-6413-058129691-06
Account Name: Successor Agency To The Blythe Redevelopment Agency Custody Account Page 2 of 6 Account Number December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
MARKET VALUE SUMMARY
Current Period
12/01/24 to 12/31/24
Beginning Market Value $3,212,962.70
Adjusted Market Value $3,212,962.70
Investment Results
Interest, Dividends and Other Income 10,925.57
Total Investment Results $10,925.57
Ending Market Value $3,223,888.27
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Reserve Policy Update PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
FISCAL IMPACT: Designate as reserves $3,142,753 of General Funds net increase in unassigned fund balance for fiscal year 2023-2024.
BACKGROUND: On December 10, 2019, City Council adopted a Reserve Policy (the "Policy"). The Policy is intended to serve as guidelines to assist the Council in reaching healthy reserve levels to improve the overall financial strength of the City and provide valuable resources for contingencies. The Policy set categories in which reserves will be assigned, the minimum level reserves will be maintained, and a mechanism for which reserves will be funded and replenished.
STAFF REPORT: The City's Reserve Policy established a mechanism in which reserves will be funded and/or replenished. Annually at the close of each fiscal year, the Finance Department is required under the policy to report the General Funds year-end fiscal results. Should actual revenues exceed expenditures and encumbrances, a year-end net increase in fund balance is reported. This net increase is the mechanism used to build and/or replenish these reserves. In compliance with the policy the Finance Department posts at the close of each fiscal year as assigned fund balances (reserves) the amounts calculated per the Policy. In total 75% of the reported net increase in the General Fund is assigned. The Finance Department is required to update the Council annually after close of year-end the amounts assigned if any for that fiscal year and current levels of reserves held. The attached Exhibit A reports fiscal year 2023-2024 amounts assigned as reserves and current levels of reserves as of June 30, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit A - General Fund Reserves as of June 30, 2024 -59-
Exhibit A
General Fund Reserves
as of June 30, 2024
Fund Balance as of June 30, 2023 $ 9,164,198
Net Change in Position as of June 30, 2024 4,346,335
Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 $ 13,510,532
Amounts
Beginning Designated for Fund Balance as
Amounts FY 2023/2024 Designated as of
Designated Year End June 30, 2024
Non-Spendable $ 923,222 $ 155,997 $ 1,079,219
Unassigned 2,414,165 $ 1,047,584 $ 3,461,749
Operating Reserves $ 3,003,813 1,571,377 $ 4,575,189
Local Emergency Reserves $ 139,192 $ $ 139,192
Unfunded Liability Reserves 1,933,806 $ 1,571,377 3,505,183 Capital Expenditure Reserves 750,000 $ $ 750,000
9,164,198 $ 4,346,335 Ş 13,510,532
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation- Firearms
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept the donation of six firearms from The City of Imperial for use by The Blythe Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: $50.00 upon delivery for cleaning supplies. Estimated average cost of $50.00 a year for maintenance.
BACKGROUND: The Blythe Police Department is constantly searching to improve equipment used for law enforcement services. We often search for used equipment that meet the Department's needs and budget, including items that can be donated by other agencies. An example of this was the mobile command post obtained in 2023 from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
The City of Imperial is willing to donate 6 firearms to The City of Blythe for use by The Blythe Police Department once the firearms are inspected by POST certified, in-house armorers and transferred as required by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
STAFF REPORT: Staff has been in contact with Chief Reel of the Imperial Police Department.
Chief Reel has offered to donate, with approval from the Imperial City Council, 6 firearms his department no longer has a use for. These firearms are of a type and caliber that The Blythe Police Department can use for special operations and emergency response.
Based on the need of this equipment for public safety, and the cost savings of accepting it as a donation, staff recommends accepting the donation of six firearms from the City of Imperial for use by the Blythe Police Department.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Inventory of Firearms to be donated.
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
Inventory of items proposed for donation from The City of Imperial to The City of Blythe.
1. Ruger Mini 14 select fire 223/556 Cal SN 192-00142
2. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 62-386378
3. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 82-386379
HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 62-386380
5. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 64-039623
6. Remington 700 308 Caliber bolt action rifle.
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
TERED
MEETING DATE: January 14. 2025
SUBJECT: Continued participation in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required Agreements to participate in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG), for Fiscal years 2023 and 2024, once reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney, and authorize staff to expend grant funding up to $163,901.88 as authorized under the agreements.
FISCAL IMPACT: OPSG will reimburse the City for overtime wages, benefits, equipment and mileage up to the amount of $163,901.88 expended by police department personnel while participating in this operation. Future equipment grant funds may also be available to the City through this program.
BACKGROUND: OPSG funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. The funding is to be used to support The DHS Customs and Border Protection and Office of the Border Patrol efforts to improve border security in the region.
In years past, The Blythe Police Department participated in the OPSG, and received funding to support overtime operations and equipment purchases. The City was forced to drop out when we were no longer able to comply with the grant requirement to provide immigration enforcement and detail the immigration status of those arrested. Immigration enforcement is no longer a grant requirement which allows the City to once again participate in the program.
STAFF REPORT: Blythe Police has been aggressively seeking outside funding for additional law enforcement resources and has worked closely with The US Border Patrol and The Imperial County Sheriff's Department to be included in their established OPSG funding.
If approved, the funds will be used on overtime patrols, focused to interrupt drug trafficking operations in and around the Palo Verde Valley. These grant funds will be used to increase patrol, multiagency operations and collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program -63-
1 AGREEMENT FOR THE
2 FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT PROGRAM
3 THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into effective the day of_ _ 20 4 is by and between the COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, a political subdivision of the State of California, by and 5 through its Sheriff's Office, Department of Probation, and District Attorney's Office ("County" or "County 6 Parties"), the IMPERIAL COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE ("ICNTF"), the CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, by and through its Calexico, El Centro, and Winterhaven Offices ("CHP"), the CITY OF BLYTHE, an incorporated city within the County of Riverside, by and through its Police 9 Department ("Blythe"), the COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a political subdivision of the State off 10 California by and through its Sheriff's Office, ("County of San Bernardino"), the CITY OF BRAWLEY 11 an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department ("Brawley"), the 12 CITY OF CALEXICO, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police 13 Department ("Calexico"), the CITY OF EL CENTRO, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial. 14 by and through its Police Department ("El Centro"), the CITY OF IMPERIAL, an incorporated city within 15 the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department ("Imperial"), and the CITY OF 16 CALIPATRIA, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department 17 ("Calipatria"), and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California by and 18 through its Sheriff's Office, ("County of Riverside"), (individually, "Party;" collectively, "Parties"), for 19 program support of the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant ("OPS"). 20 RECITALS
21 WHEREAS, County received funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") 22 passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ("CalOES"), under the OPSG 23 Program for fiscal year 2023; and
24 WHEREAS, said funds shall be used to support the OPSG Program to enhance law enforcement 25 preparedness and operational readiness along the border lands of the United States located within the 26 County; and
27 WHEREAS, Government Code §§ 55631 and 55632 authorize the legislative body of any locall 28 agency to contract with any other local agency for the furnishing of police protection to such other local 1 -64-
1 agency, where a "local agency" includes a neighboring city, county, federal government, or any federa 2 department or agency; and
3 WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into an agreement with provisions concerning the nature. 4 scope, and extent of OPSG collaboration, services rendered, and compensation; and 5 WHEREAS, County, by action of the Board of Supervisors through Minute Order No. 42, dated February 6, 2024, approved and authorized the Imperial County Sheriff to enter into this Agreement with 7 participating agencies, and to sign all grant documents necessary to receive OPSG funds that will be used 8 to reimburse the participating agencies under this Agreement; and 9 WHEREAS, the Parties agree to maintain documentation supporting all expenditures reimbursed 10 from OPSG funds, ensure all expenditures are allowable under grant requirements, adhere to their 11 jurisdictions authorized procurement methods, and submit an organization-wide financial and compliance 12 audit report of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000.00) or more of OPSG federal 13 funds are expended in a fiscal year; and
14 WHEREAS, documentation and records shall be maintained and retained in accordance with 15 OPSG requirements and shall be available for audit and inspection; and 16 WHEREAS, for accounting purposes, the following is a description of OPSG funds: Federal 17 Grantor Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Pass Through Agency: California Governor's 18 Office of Emergency Services; Program Title: Homeland Security Grant Program; Federal CFDA 19 Number: 97.067.
20 NOW THEREFORE, and in consideration of the covenants and conditions hereinafter contained. 21 it is agreed between Parties as follows:
22 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
23 The purpose of this Agreement is to satisfy the OPSG proposal submitted to and awarded by DHS 24 and passed through CalOES under the OPSG for fiscal year 2023-2026. 25 2. SCOPE OF WORK.
26 2.1. Method of Service Delivery.
2.1.1. County's Sheriff's Office will maintain the OPSG and will be administratively 28 responsible for coordination of Parties' obligations under this Agreement. 2 -65-
1 2.1.2 The OPSG will be staffed as described in Paragraph 4. - Standards of Service:
2 Obligations of the Parties.
3 22. Overview of Basic Services.
4 2.2.1. Parties will provide OPSG activities by increasing the presence of law enforcement 5 personnel in their designated areas of jurisdiction, in order to support DHS's Bureau 6 of Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and Office of the Border Patrol ("OBP'") efforts to improve border security in the region. 8 2.2.2 Parties will enforce local and state laws within the agency's jurisdiction and will 9 not enforce immigration laws on behalf of CBP/ОВР.
10 2,2.3 Parties will conduct OPSG activities consistent with the California Values Act, = including but not limited to Government Code Section 7284.6(b) and the following 12 conditions:
13 (a) The primary purpose of OPSG activities will not be immigration 14 enforcement, as defined in subdivision (f) of Government Code Section 7284.4.
(b) The enforcement or investigative duties will be primarily related to a 17 violation of state or federal law unrelated to immigration enforcement. 18 (0) Participation in OPSG activities by a California law enforcement agency 19 will not violate any local law or policy to which it is otherwise subject. 20 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
21 3.1. Initial Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from September, 2023, and 22 shall continue in effect through and terminate at midnight on May 31, 2026, subject to the provisions in Paragraphs 3.2. and 3.3. below.
24 3.2. Option to Extend. Renewal or extension of this Agreement beyond May 31, 2026 25 shall be subject to remaining grant funds and to a time extension approved by DHS 26 and passed through CalOES.
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1 3.3. Termination. Subject to the applicable provisions of State law, any Party may 2 terminate its participation in this Agreement upon a minimum of ninety (90) days 3 written notice to the other Parties.
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5 4. STANDARDS OF SERVICE AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES.
6 4.1. Anticipated Outcome.
4.1.1. The anticipated outcome of the OPSG activities, to be provided by Parties under 8 this Agreement, is the increased presence of law enforcement personnel in their 9 designated areas of jurisdiction, to support CBP/OBP efforts to improve border 10 security in the region.
11 4.1.2. The anticipated outcome will be reached by achieving the goals and accomplishing 12 the missions set forth in this Agreement and in CBP's "Operations Order Report," 13 hereinafter referred to as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference as though fully 14 set forth herein.
15 (a) Parties will provide enhanced enforcement by increasing patrol presence in 16 proximity to the border and/or routes of ingress from the border. 17 (b) Parties will utilize their unique investigatory and prosecutorial areas of 18 expertise in operations targeting criminal aliens upon reasonable suspicion 19 of, or for violation of, Section 1326 (a) of Title 8 of the United States Code 20 that may be subject to the enhancement specified in Section 1326(b)(2) of 21 Title 8 of the United States Code, if detected during an unrelated law 22 enforcement activity, to document fraud, and for intelligence development 23 including making necessary inquiries as permitted by Government Code 24 Section 7284.6(b).
25 (c) Parties shall increase intelligence/information sharing among each other. 26 which includes but is not limited to the following activities:
27 (i) Conducting monthly meetings with a minimum of one (1) 28 representative from each Party; and.
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1 (ii) Sharing information during law enforcement operations. 2 3
4 5 4.2. Personnel Qualifications and Assignment.
6 4.2.1 All Party personnel who perform OPSG activities pursuant to this Agreement shall have met the minimum qualifications designated for their specific classification. 8 4.2.2. Parties shall provide OPSG with qualified personnel to meet performance standards and scope of service defined herein and as further specified in Exhibit "A." 10 4.2.3. County Participating Agency Discretion.
11 (a) County's Sheriff's Office shall be responsible for the management, 12 direction, and supervision of its OPSG personnel, and the standards of 13 performance, discipline, and all other matters incidental to the performance 14 of such services, in its sole but reasonable judgment, and in accordance with the provisions of applicable labor agreements.
(b) County's Sheriff's Office shall be the appointing authority for all of its 17 personnel provided to OPSG by this Agreement.
18 (c) County's Department of Probation shall be responsible for the management, 19 direction, and supervision of its OPSG personnel, and the standards of 20 performance, discipline, and all other matters incidental to the performance 21 of such services, in its sole but reasonable judgment, and in accordance with 22 the provisions of applicable labor agreements.
(d) County's Department of Probation shall be the appointing authority for all 24 of its personnel provided to OPSG by this Agreement. 25 (e) Non-County Parties shall have no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, indemnity or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in 27 County's performance of this Agreement.
28 4.2.4. Non-County Parties' Discretion.
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1 (a) Non-County Parties shall be responsible for the management, direction, and 2 supervision of their respective OPSG personnel, and the standards off 3 performance, discipline, and all other matters incident to the performance 4 of such services, in each respective non-County Party's sole but reasonable 5 judgment, and in accordance with the provisions of applicable labor 6 agreements.
7 (b) Each non-County Party shall be the appointing authority for its respective 8 personnel provided to the OPSG by this Agreement.
9 (c) County shall have no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, 10 indemnity or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in non- = County Party performance of this Agreement.
12 4.2.5. OPSG Coordinators.
13 (a) County's Sheriff's Office shall select and designate an OPS Coordinator 14 who shall manage and direct the OPSG.
(b) County's Department of Probation and each non-County Party shall select 16 and designate an OPSG Coordinator under this Agreement. 17 (c) The designated OPSG Coordinator for each Party shall implement, as 18 needed, appropriate procedures governing the performance of all 19 requirements under this Agreement, and shall be responsible for meeting 20 and conferring in good faith in order to address any disputes which may 21 arise concerning implementation of this Agreement.
22 4.2.6. Staffing for Basic Services. Parties shall ensure that adequate numbers of their 23 qualified respective personnel are provided to OPSG activities at all times during 24 the term of this Agreement to meet the commitments set forth herein. 25 4.2.7. Pre-Authorization of Overtime.
26 (a) The OPSG Coordinator for each participating agency will be responsible 27 for authorizing all OPSG overtime prior to any detail. 28 6
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1 (b) Any overtime scheduled for the OPS Coordinator must be approved by 2 the department head or city manager.
3 111 4.2.8. Equipment and Supplies.
4 (a) County's Sheriff's Office will provide its OPSG personnel with all supplies 5 and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and or standard issue equipment 6 necessary to perform OPSG activities.
7 (b) County's Department of Probation will provide its OPSG personnel with all 8 supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and or standard issue 9 equipment necessary to perform OPSG activities
10 (c) Non-County Parties will provide their respective OPSG personnel with all 11 supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and/or standard issue 12 equipment necessary to perform OPS activities unless otherwise specified 13 in Exhibit "A."
14 4.2.9. Party Monitoring. The County will monitor the performance of the Parties against 15 goals and performance standards set forth in this Agreement. Substandard performance as determined by the County will constitute noncompliance with this 17 Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the Party/Parties within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the County, 19 suspension or termination procedures will be initiated. 20 COST OF SERVICES/CONSIDERATION.
21 5.1. General.
22 5.1.1. As full consideration for the satisfactory performance and completion by non- County Parties of OPSG activities set forth in this Agreement, County shall pay 24 non-County Parties for personnel assigned to perform OPSG activities on the basis 25 of invoices and submittals as set forth hereunder.
26 5.1.2. Parties agree that awarded funds, identified as allowable costs as set forth in 27 Exhibit "A" shall be expended only for OPSG activities, operating expenses, and 28 -70-
1 equipment as detailed in Exhibit "A" for the applicable grant year, and that 2 unallowable costs are not reimbursed.
3 5.1.3. No reimbursement shall be made to a Party during any period of time within which 4 that Party is in default on filing any informational or financial reports required by 5 County. County, through its Sheriff's Office, shall make any necessary adjustments 6 to Party claims to correct for previous overpayments and disallowances or 7 underpayments.
8 5.1.4. Payments made by County are dependent on the continued availability of grant 9 funds from DHS passed through CalOES.
10 5.1.5. The amount of available OPSG funds shall not exceed Two Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000.00), unless otherwise provided for under this 12 Agreement.
13 5.2. Personnel Cost/Rate of Compensation.
14 5.2.1. During the term of this Agreement, County shall compensate Parties for 15 preauthorized overtime worked by personnel assigned to perform OPSG activities. 16 5.2.2. Compensation made by County is based upon available funding and the actual costs 17 incurred by Parties to provide OPSG activities under this Agreement. 18 5.3. Method of Payment.
19 5.3.1. Non-County Parties shall fax an itemized invoice, timesheets and any other related 20 supporting documentation that represents amounts due under this Agreement to 21 County's Sheriff's Office no later than 5:00 p.m., ten (10) business days following 22 the end of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement. 23 5.3.2. Invoices, timesheets and other related supporting documentation must have the 24 signature of each non-County Party's OPSG Coordinator, or his or her designee, 25 certifying that the invoices, timesheets, and related documentation are true and 26 correct.
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1 5.3.3. Non-County Parties shall mail original documents in Paragraph 5.3.1. no later than 2 5:00 p.m. of the eleventh (11"*) business day following the end of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement to:
Imperial County Sheriff's Department
4 Fiscal Unit, Ref. OPSG
5 PO Box 1040
El Centro, CA 92244.
6 7 5.3.4. Within ten (10) business days after receipt of a valid invoice, County's Sheriff's 8 Office will process the request for reimbursement to DHS passed through CalOES. 9 5.3.5. Within ten (10) business days after receipt of reimbursement funds from DHS 10 passed through CalOES, County's Sheriff's Office will submit a claim for payment to County's Auditor-Controller to pay non-County Parties for the service agreed to. 12 (a) County will request cash advances on the grant funds from DHS passed 13 through CalOES each quarter during the term of this Agreement. 14 (b) When County has a positive balance in its OPSG account, County will pay 15 non-County Parties for the service agreed to within ten (10) business days 16 of receipt of valid invoices.
17 5.3.6. Non-County Parties shall maintain payroll records for each and every person whose 18 costs are reimbursable under this Agreement, to include, at a minimum, the person's 19 name, classification, duty position, task and regular/overtime hours worked. 20 5.3.7. Upon request, non-County Parties shall make available to County's Sheriff's Office 21 all payroll records and other records that relate to the services provided under this 22 Agreement.
5.3.8. County Departments shall obtain reimbursement for qualifying OGSP activities 24 through procedures to be agreed upon within County.
25 INDEMNIFICATION.
6.1. Indemnification Related to Workers' Compensation and Employment. 27 6.1.1. County shall fully indemnify and hold harmless all non-County Parties and their 28 respective officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, fines, expenses -72-
1 (including attorneys' fees and court costs), costs, damages or liabilities arising from 2 or related to:
3 (a) Any Workers' Compensation claim or demand or other Workers" 4 Compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise 5 from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of County 6 or any contract labor provider retained by County; or 7 (b) Any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related to, or 8 claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including 9 without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, 10 termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other 11 such matters) which is brought by an employee of County. 12 6.1.2. Non-County Parties shall fully indemnify and hold harmless County and its 13 officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, fines, expenses (including 14 attorneys' fees and court costs of arbitration costs), costs, damages or liabilities 15 arising from or related to:
16 (a) Any Workers' Compensation claim or demand or other Workers' 17 Compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise 18 from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of the 19 respective non-County Party or any contract labor provider retained by the 20 respective non-County Party; or
21 (b) Any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including 23 without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, 24 termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other 25 such matters) which is brought by an employee of the respective non- 26 County Party or any contract labor provider retained by the respective non- 27 County Party.
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1 6.2. Indemnification Related to Acts and/or Omissions - Negligence. 2 6.2.1. Claims Arising from Sole Acts and/or Omissions of a Party. 3 (a) Each Party to this Agreement hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the 4 other Parties to this Agreement and their agents, officers and employees, 5 from any claim, action, or proceeding against the other Parties arising solely 6 out of its own acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement. 7 (b) At each Party's sole discretion, each Party may participate at its own 8 expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such 9 participation shall not relieve any Party of any obligation imposed by this 10 Agreement.
11 (0) Parties shall notify each other promptly of any claim, action, or proceeding 12 and cooperate fully in the defense.
13 6.2.2. Claims Arising from Concurrent Acts or Omissions. 14 (a) Parties hereby agree to defend themselves from any claim, action or 15 proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of Parties. 16 b) Parties agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense costs 17 and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as 18 provided in Paragraph 6.2.4. below.
19 6.2.3. Joint Defense.
20 (a) Notwithstanding Paragraph 6.2.2. above, in cases where Parties agree in 21 writing to a joint defense, Parties may appoint joint defense counsel to 22 defend the claim, action or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or 23 omissions of Parties.
24 (b) Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of Parties. 25 (c) Parties agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed 26 settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in Paragraph 6.2.4. below. 27 (d) Parties agree that no Party may bind the others to a settlement agreement 28 without the written consent of the others.
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1 6.2.4. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation. Where a trial verdict or arbitration award 2 allocates or determines the comparative fault of the Parties, Parties may seek 3 reimbursement and/or reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments, 4 judgments and awards, consistent with such comparative fault. 5 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
6 7.1. Independent Contractor Status.
7 7.1.1. In the performance of services under this Agreement, County and non-County 8 Parties acknowledge and agree that:
(a) County and its respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed 10 independent contractors and not officers, agents or employees of non- 11 County Parties; and
12 (b) Non-County Parties and their respective officers, agents and/or employees 13 shall be deemed independent contractors and not officers, agents or 14 employees of County.
15 7.1.2. All personnel provided by County under this Agreement are under the direct and 16 exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of County, and County assumes 17 full responsibility for the actions of such personnel in the performance of services 18 hereunder.
19 7.1.3. All personnel provided by non-County Parties under this Agreement are under the 20 direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of their respective 21 agencies, and each agency assumes full responsibility for the actions of such 22 personnel in the performance of services hereunder.
23 7.1.4. County and non-County Parties acknowledge and agree that County does not 24 control the manner and means of performing the work of non-County Parties" officers, agents or employees who perform OPSG activities, nor does County have 26 the right to hire or terminate employment of such officers, agents or employees. 27 7.1.5. Non-County Parties do not control the manner and means of performing the work 28 of County officers, agents or employees who perform OPSG activities, nor do non- 12 -75-
1 County Parties have the right to hire or terminate employment of such officers, 2 agents or employees.
3 7.1.6. County has no authority of any kind to bind non-County Parties, and non-County 4 Parties have no authority to bind County in any respect whatsoever. 5 7.1.7. County shall not act or attempt to act, or represent itself directly or by implication 6 as an agent of non-County Parties, or in any manner assume or create or attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of non-County Parties. 8 7.1.8. Non-County Parties shall not act or attempt to act, or represent themselves directly 9 or by implication as an agent of County, or in any manner assume or create or 10 attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalf of or in the name of County. 11 7.2. Insurance. Parties agree to obtain, at their sole cost and expense, sufficient insurance to 12 cover the liabilities arising out of this Agreement. 13 7.3. Notices.
14 7.3.1. Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted 15 hereunder shall be in writing and may be personally delivered or given as of the 16 date of mailing by depositing such notice in the United States mail, first-class 17 postage prepaid, and addressed as follows, or to such other place as each Party may 18 designate by subsequent written notice to each other:
19 County Parties:
20 Sheriff Chief Probation Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office Imperial County Probation Department 21 PO Box 1040 324 Applestill Road
El Centro, CA 92244 El Centro, CA 92243
22 23 District Attorney.
Imperial County District Attorney's Office
24 940 West Main Street, Suite 102
El Centro, CA 92243'
25 Non-County Parties:
26 California Highway Patrol Interim City Manager
27 Fiscal Management Section
PO Box 942898
28 Sacramento, CA 94298-2898
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1 Chief of Police
2 51 Mai Stree Departmet
rawlev. CA 9222
3 Chief of Police Chief of Police
4 Calexico Police Department El Centro Police Department 420 East Fifth Street Bi Centro, CA 9224 treet
5 Calexico, CA 92231
6 Chief of Police Chief of Police
Imperial Police Department C25 N. Park ice Departmen
Imperial, CA 92251 A venue Calipatria, CA 92233
Riverside County Sherifi San Bernardino County Sheriff
9 500 Castellano Rd. 655 East Third Street
Riverside, CA 92509 San Bernardino, CA 92415
10 7.3.2. A notice shall be effective:
12 (a) On the date of personal delivery if personally delivered before five o'clock 13 (5:00) p.m. on a business day; or
14 (b) On the first (1) business day following personal delivery that did not occur 15 before five o'clock (5:00) p.m. on a business day; or 16 (c) Two (2) business days following the date the notice is postmarked for mail 17 delivery; or
18 (d) On the first (1"t) business day following delivery to the applicable overnight courier, if sent by overnight courier for next business day delivery; or 20 (e) When otherwise actually received.
21 7.4. Amendment. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document 22 signed by all Parties, and no verbal understanding or agreement shall be binding on the 23 Parties.
24 7.5. Assignment. No Party shall assign any of its rights nor delegate any of its obligations 25 hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Parties. 26 7.6. Entire Agreement.
27 7.6.1. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of agreement 28 between County and non-County Parties with respect to the subject matter hereto. 14 -77-
1 7.6.2. All prior written and verbal understandings are superseded in total by this 2 Agreement.
3 7.7. Construction.
4 7.7.1. This Agreement will be deemed to have been made and shall be construed, 5 interpreted, governed, and enforced pursuant to and in accordance with the laws of 6 the State of California.
7 7.7.2. The headings and captions used in this Agreement are for convenience and ease of 8 reference only, and shall not be used to construe, interpret, expand or limit the terms 9 of the Agreement and shall not be construed against any one (1) Party. 10 7.8. Waiver.
7.8.1. A waiver by County or non-County Parties of a breach of any of the covenants to 12 be performed by County or non-County Parties shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions 14 or conditions of this Agreement.
7.8.2. The failure of any Party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this 16 Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of any right to do so, whether for that 17 breach or any subsequent breach.
18 7.8.3. The acceptance by County or non-County Parties of either performance or payment 19 shall not be considered a waiver of any other Party's preceding breach of this 20 Agreement.
21 7.9. Authority to Enter Into Agreement.
22 7.9.1. County and non-County Parties have all requisite power and authority to conduct 23 their respective business and to execute, deliver and perform the Agreement. 24 7.9.2. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective 26 Party.
27 7.10. Cooperation. County and non-County Parties will cooperate in good faith to implement 28 this Agreement.
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1 7.11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, each of 2 which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one (1) 3 and the same instrument.
4 7.12. Severability.
5 7.12.1. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. 6 7.12.2. If any provision of this Agreement is found by any Court or other legal authority. 7 or is agreed upon by the Parties, to be in conflict with any law or regulation, then 8 the conflicting provision shall be considered null and void, 9 7.12.3. If the effect of nullifying any conflicting provision is such that a material benefit of 10 this Agreement to any Party is lost, then the Agreement may be terminated at the 11 option of the affected Party, with the notice as required in this Agreement. 12 7.12.4. In all other cases, the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable and shall 13 continue in full force and effect.
14 7.13. Legislative Changes. If any changes are made to laws or regulations under which this 15 Agreement is made, or to any successor legislation or regulations, or if DHS passed through 16 CalOES imposes any budget requirements or limitations applicable to this Agreement and 17 the services to be provided hereunder, then:
18 7.13.1. To the extent any of the changes are of mandatory application, such changes) shall 19 apply to the Parties and this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be deemed to be 20 amended to be consistent with such changes) except to the extent that such 21 changes) alters) a material provision of this Agreement, in which case, such 22 material provision shall be voidable, and the Parties will negotiate in good faith to 23 amend the Agreement as necessary; and
24 7.13.2. To the extent any of the changes are not of mandatory application, such change(s) 25 shall not affect this Agreement or the rights or obligations of County and non- 26 County Parties under this Agreement, unless Parties mutually agree to subject 27 themselves to such changes).
28 7.14. Representation.
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1 7.14.1. County's Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and Department of Probation 2 shall be represented by their respective OPSG Coordinators, or their designees, in 3 all discussions pertaining to this Agreement.
4 7.14.2. Non-County Parties shall be represented by their respective OPS Coordinators, 5 or their designees, in all discussions pertaining to this Agreement. 6 7.15. Dispute Resolution Concerning Services and Payment. In the event of any dispute 7 concerning services and payment arising from this Agreement, Parties' OPSG 8 Coordinators, or their respective designees, will meet and confer within ten (10) business days after receiving notice of the dispute to resolve the dispute. 10 7.16. Termination of Funding.
= 7.16.1. In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to OPSG activities is 12 terminated by DHS passed through CalOES, this Agreement, in its entirety, shall 13 be considered null and void, and Parties shall no longer be required to provide 14 OPSG activities as described herein.
15 7.16.2. In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to OPS activities is 16 terminated, Parties shall meet immediately, and if agreed upon by Parties, mutually 17 develop and implement, within a reasonable period, a transition plan for the provision of OPSG activities through alternate means.
19 7.17. Obligation. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors of the Parties. 20 21 8. SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
22 8.1. Lobbying and Political Activities.
23 8.1.1. As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for 24 persons entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an 25 agency or requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the 26 United States to insure or guarantee a loan, each Party independently certifies that:
27 (a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid for or will be paid, by or on 28 behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing of attempting to 17 -80-
1 influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an 2 officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress 3 in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any 4 federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any 5 cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, 6 amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, 7 cooperative agreement.
8 (b) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be 9 paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of 10 employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of 11 Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this 12 federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned 13 shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report 14 Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
15 (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be 16 included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including 17 subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative 18 agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 19 8.1.2 When applicable, each Party will also comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 20 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and §§ 7321-7326) which limit the political activities off 21 employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part 22 with federal funds.
23 8.1.3 Finally, each Party agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly, 24 to support the enactment, repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation, 25 or policy without the express written approval from Cal OES or the federal 26 awarding agency.
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1 8.2. Debarment and Suspension.
2 8.2.1. Each Party will provide protection against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or 3 suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings with the federal 4 government. Each Party independently certifies that it and its principal, 5 subgrantees, recipients, or subrecipients:
6 (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federa 8 department or agency;
9 (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, been 10 convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission 11 of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to 12 obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or 13 contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust 14 statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving 16 stolen property;
17 (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by 18 a governmental entity (federal, state, or local with commission of any off 19 the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2)(b) of this certification; and 20 (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, had one or 21 more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or 22 default.
23 8.2.2. Where a Party, its subgrantees, recipients, or subrecipients, under this Agreement 24 is unable to certify to any of these statements in the certification listed in Paragraph 25 8.2.1, such Party shall provide a written explanation to County. 26 27
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1 9. CALIFORNIA LAW.
2 This Agreement is executed and delivered within the State of California and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the 4 laws of the State of California.
5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first 6 above written.
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL COPAT NOTATION
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
9 10 BY Daniel Prince
By Frederico Miramontes
Sheriff Chief Probation Officer
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL IMPERIAL COUNTY NARCOTICS
13 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TASK FORCE
14 15
George Marquez BY open ear Distic Atomey
16 District Attorney
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
CALEXICO OFFICE, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
EL CENTRO OFFICE.
WINTERHAVEN OFFICE
20 22 By Tommie Corofi By Shannon D. Dieus
Border Division Chief San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner 23 24
25 ITY OF BRAWLE CITY OF CALEXICO
OLICE DEPARTMEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
26 27
By: By: Armando Orozco
28 Jimmy Duran
Chief Chief
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1 CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY OF IMPERIAL
POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
2 3
By Robert Sawyer By:
4 Aaron Reel
Chief Chief
5 6
7 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY OF CALIPATRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
8 9
10 By Mallory Crecelius . By: Cheryl Fowler
Interim City Manager Chief
12 13 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
14 • 15
16 By Chad Bianco
Sheriff/Coroner
17 18
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
19 Eric Havens Minh C. Tran
County Counsel County Counsel - County of Riverside
21 22 By Danuta Tuszynska By:_
Amrit P. Dhillon
23 Deputy County Counsel Deputy County Counsel
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FY21 FRAGO v1 *Operations under the FY21 grant ended on 9/30/2024 Agency Overtime: Fringe Mileage Equipment: Total
Blythe PD $36,800.00 $8,096.00 $2,544.46 $4,000.00 $51,440.46 FY22 FRAGO v1 (Approved 11/15/2024) *FY22 Period of performance ends on 5/31/2025 AGENCY. "Overtime Fringe < Miteage Equipment 2 Total
Blythe PD $43,500.00 $6,260.00 $4,590.70 $0.00 $54,350.70 FY23 Campaign Plan (Approved 11/19/2024) *FY23 funding stream should become available approx. June/July 2025 AGENCY Overtime Fringe 22 Mileage 2 Equipment Total 2a
Blythe PD $40,985.00 $9,016.70 $2,550.00 $0.00 $52,551.70 FY24 Campaign Plan (Approved 12/16/2024)
ET AGENCY Overtime. fine a Mileage 25 Equipment Totat 7 Blythe PD $50,312.00 $7,188.18 $8,500.00 $45,350.00 $111,350.18 Equipment: ALPR Camera (FLOCK) X 4 @ $9,150.00 ea. = $36,600.00 total Armor, Body (Level IV) X 5 @ $1,750.00 ea. = $8,750.00 total -85-
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I - Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the project known as the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I - Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. dated May 17, 2024 for the installation of new bus shelters at multiple locations, including modifications to curb, gutter and sidewalk at specified locations, installation of a new shade structure, modification of fences and gates, and installation of solar lights at the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, Miller Park and the Public Works Yard. This project was one of four construction agreements entered into as part of the City's 2024 Beautify Blythe Project.
Beautify Blythe is a $2.9 million grant award from Caltrans' Local Clean California grant program to beautify public spaces. The City partnered with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency to clean up and beautify various public spaces and facilities.
STAFF REPORT: The 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I - Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department on December 19, 2024. The project was completed within the approved project budget established for the Beautify Blythe project which included $227,000 for contingencies. The original cost of Package I was $825,579.00. One change order in the amount of $42,000 was issued during construction for the installation of an additional 12 solar parking lights. This brought the total cost of construction for Package I to $867,579.
It is recommended Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the subject project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of project bonds when appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice of Completion
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES -
GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 6103, 27383
SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(California Civil Code § 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Blythe accepted the public work of improvement ("Project") described herein and the Project was deemed completed on such date.
1. Name and Address of Owner: The City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
2. Description of Project: The Project is known as: 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package | - Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights. The Project generally consisted of the installation of new bus shelters at multiple locations, including modifications to curb, gutter and sidewalk at specified locations, installation of a new shade structure, modification of fences and gates, and installation of solar lights at the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, the City of Blythe's Miller Park and the City of Blythe's Public Works Yard.
3. Location of Project: Various locations in the City of Blythe, including at the City of Blythe Miller Park, located at 501 S. Lovekin Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225, the City of Blythe Public Works Yard, located at 505 W. 14th Avenue, and the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, located at 415 N. Main Street, Blythe, CA 92225.
4. Name and Address of Contractor: AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., P.O. Box 570 Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
5. Date of Agreement: May 17, 2024
6. Name of Surety: SureTec Insurance Company
Dated:
Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
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VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on _, at Blythe, California.
Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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TORTINE FIRT
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package II - Miller Park
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the project known as the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package II - Miller Park and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project.
It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. dated May 17, 2024 for the removal and reconstruction of the existing parking lot and walking path and modifications, removal, and construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk at Miller Park, located at 501 S. Lovekin Blvd. This project was one of four construction agreements entered into as part of the City's 2024 Beautify Blythe Project.
Beautify Blythe is a $2.9 million grant award from Caltrans' Local Clean California grant program to beautify public spaces. The City partnered with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency to clean up and beautify various public spaces and facilities.
STAFF REPORT: The 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package II - Miller Park Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department on December 19, 2024. The project was completed within the approved project budget of $525,012.50. No change orders were issued for the project.
It is recommended Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the subject project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of project bonds when appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice of Completion
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES -
GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 6103, 27383
SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(California Civil Code § 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Blythe accepted the public work of improvement ("Project") described herein and the Project was deemed completed on such date.
1. Name and Address of Owner: The City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
2. Description of Project: The Project is known as: 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package Il - Miller Park. The Project generally consisted of the removal and reconstruction of the existing parking lot and walking path and modifications, removal, and construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk at the City of Blythe Miller Park.
3. Location of Project: City of Blythe Miller Park, located at 501 S. Lovekin Blvd. Blythe, CA 92225
4. Name and Address of Contractor: AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., P.O. Box 570 Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
5. Date of Agreement: May 17, 2024
6. Name of Surety: SureTec Insurance Company
Dated:
Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
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VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on , at Blythe, California.
Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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PUBLIC
HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 934-24 - Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code (Zoning Code) Relating to Changes Required by the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs for Emergency Shelters, Employee Housing, and Reasonable Accommodation Procedures
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 934-24:
ORDINANCE NO. 934-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING,
AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO FISCAL IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND: On August 13, 2024, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the 2021-2029 period, which was officially approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on August 29, 2024. As part of the Housing Element, the City committed to programs which require that changes be made to the Zoning Code, which is set forth in Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code.
STAFF REPORT: The proposed ordinance implements changes outlined in three programs of the Housing Element: Program 2.D.3, Program 2.D.4, and Program 2.D.5.
In Program 2.D.3, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to (1) expand the definition of emergency shelters per Assembly Bill 2339 to include interim housing options such as navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite and recuperative care, and (2) amend parking standards for emergency shelters to be based solely on staffing pursuant to Assembly Bill 139. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance amends the definition of "emergency shelter" as set forth in Sections 17.04.425 and 17.08.255 of the Zoning Code and amends Section
17.63A.020(B) of the Zoning Code to provide that parking for emergency shelters will be based on the number of spaces required to accommodate the staff working at an emergency shelter at the same time.
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Housing Act (California Health and Safety Code section 17000 et seq.), which requires jurisdictions to deem employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees a residential use subject to the same standards as single family residences. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance adds a new definition for "employee housing" to Chapter 17.04 of the Zoning Code and amends the table set forth in Section 17.08.010 of the Zoning Code to reflect that employee housing is permitted in all zones that permit residential uses.
In Program 2.D.5, the City committed to amending Chapter 17.84 (Reasonable Accommodation Procedure) of the Zoning Code to remove the finding for approval relating to "potential impact on surrounding uses," as such finding was considered subjective. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance removes this finding. The proposed ordinance also includes a comprehensive update to Chapter 17.84.
Additional amendments to the Zoning Code are required by other programs of the Housing Element. Staff will present those proposed amendments to the Council at a future meeting.
The Blythe Municipal Code and State law require two public hearings regarding the proposed ordinance. On November 12, 2024, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conducted a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 934-24.
Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 934-24.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 934-24
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ORDINANCE NO. 934-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMERGENCY
SHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES , AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE
EXEMPTION)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element ("Housing Element"); and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element includes a number of programs which require the City to make changes to its Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, held a duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City Council held a second duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code; 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. Findings. The City Council finds that:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
B. The changes to Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code are consistent with the City's General Plan. More specifically, these changes implement changes required by the Housing Element and are compliant with State law.
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SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 17.04.425. Section 17.04.425 (Emergency Shelter) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Division 1 (General Provisions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.04.425 - Emergency shelter.
"Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. "Emergency shelter" includes other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
SECTION 3. Amendment to Section 17.08.255. Section 17.08.255 (Emergency Shelter) of Chapter 17.08 (Permitted Uses) of Division II (Zones) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.08.255 - Emergency shelter.
"Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. "Emergency shelter" includes other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 17.63A.020. Subsection B of Section
17.63A.020 (Special Development and Management Standards) of Chapter 17.63A (Emergency Shelter) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Off-street parking shall be based upon the number of spaces required to accommodate all staff working at the emergency shelter at the same time, provided that no more parking shall be required for an emergency shelter than is required for other commercial or industrial uses within the same zone.
SECTION 5. Amendment to Section 17.08.010. In the table set forth in Section
17.08.010 (Uses Permitted in Each Zone) of Chapter 17.08 (Permitted Uses) of Division II (Zones) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code, the Residential Uses category is hereby amended as follows to reflect that employee housing is permitted in all zones where residential uses are permitted (additions in underline):
ZONES USE TYPES ZONES
R- R- R- R- R- P- c- C- C- I-s - R/MH
SPR RR A H D G M-O G
E L M-L M
Residential:
x Single-Family
Dwelling 131*
Two-Family Dwelling
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/ Multiple-Family
X X
Dwelling
x Employee Housing
/ / / Group Dwelling
X X / Guest House
/ / // / Mobile Home Park
Recreational
Vehicle Park
Residential Care
X X X . X
Facilities (Small)
Residential Care
/ / / / /
Facilities (Large)
x Residential Unit,
One per 20 acres
Single-Room
Occupancy
Transitional Housing
x and Supportive
Housing
Emergency Shelter
SECTION 6. Amendment to Chapter 17.04. Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Division 1 (General Provisions) of Title 17 (Zoning) is hereby amended as follows:
A. The current Section 17.04.430 (Enclosed building) is hereby renumbered to Section 17.04.435.
B. Section 17.04.430 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.04.430 - Employee housing.
"Employee housing" means privately-owned housing that provides accommodations six or fewer employees, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 17021.5. "Employee housing" shall not be included within the definition of a boarding house, rooming house, hotel, dormitory, or other similar term that implies that the employee housing is a business run for profit or differs in any way from a family dwelling.
SECTION 7. Repeal and Replace Chapter 17.84. Chapter 17.84 (Reasonable Accommodation Procedure) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
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Chapter 17.84 - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
17.84.010 - Intent and purpose.
A. The intent of this chapter is to provide flexibility in the application of the city's zoning and building code requirements for persons with a disability when flexibility is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities. This chapter will facilitate compliance with fair housing laws and promote housing opportunities for residents of Blythe.
B. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for persons with disabilities to make requests for a reasonable accommodation in the application of the city's land use, zoning, and building laws, rules, policies, practices, and procedures pursuant to fair housing laws to ensure equal access to housing.
17.84.020 - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A. "Department" means the development services department.
B. "Director" means the development services director or the director's designee.
C. "Eligible person" means a person with a disability, a representative of such person, or a developer of housing for persons with disabilities.
D. "Fair housing laws" means the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C.
Section 3601 et seq.), including reasonable accommodation required by 42 U.S.C. section 3604(f(B)(3), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (California Government Code section 12900 et seq.), as any of these statutory provisions may be amended from time to time.
E. "Person with a disability" is any person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone who has a record of such impairment.
F. "Reasonable accommodation" means providing persons with disabilities or developers of housing for persons with disabilities flexibility in the application of land use, zoning, and building regulations, policies, practices, and procedures, or waiving certain requirements when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities.
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G. "Request for reasonable accommodation" means a request to modify land use, zoning, or building regulations, policies, practices, or procedures in order to give persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing opportunities.
17.84.030 - Procedure for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
A. Any eligible person may request a reasonable accommodation in the city's land use, zoning, or building laws, rules, policies, practices, and/or procedures by tiling an application with the department on the form provided by the department.
B. The application shall include the following information:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the individual(s) requesting reasonable accommodation;
2. Address of the property for which the request is being made;
3. Name and address of the property owner(s) of the property for which the request is being made.
4. Description of the requested accommodation and the regulation(s), policy(ies) or procedure(s) for which accommodation is sought.
5. Reason that the requested accommodation may be necessary for the individual(s) with the disability to use and enjoy the dwelling.
C. If necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the city may request further information from the applicant consistent with fair housing laws, specifying in detail the information that is required. the applicant, and shall not be made available for public inspection.
E. If an individual needs assistance in making the request for reasonable accommodation, the city will provide assistance to ensure that the process is accessible.
17.84.040 - Timing of request.
A. A request for reasonable accommodation may be filed at any time that the accommodation may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing.
B. If the project for which the request for reasonable accommodation is being made also requires some other discretionary approval (e.g., conditional use permit), then, to the Ordinance No. 934-24
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extent feasible, the applicant shall file the request for reasonable accommodation together with the related application for discretionary approval.
17.84.050 - Review procedures and decision on application.
A. The director shall have the authority to consider and act on requests for reasonable accommodations and shall make reasonable accommodations in laws, rules, policies, practices, procedures, or services when those accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities equal opportunities to use and enjoy housing opportunities.
B. The director shall issue a written determination on a request for reasonable accommodation within a timely manner but no later than thirty (30) days of the date of receipt of a completed application and may (1) grant the accommodation request; (2) grant the accommodation request subject to specified nondiscriminatory conditions of approval; or (3) deny the request. All written determinations shall give notice of the right to appeal. The notice of determination shall be sent to the applicant by first class mail or in a format reasonably requested by the applicant.
C. If necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the director may request further information from the applicant consistent with this chapter, specifying in detail what information is required. In the event a request for further information is made, the thirty (30)-day period to issue a written determination shall be stayed until the applicant reasonably responds to the request.
D. For requests for a reasonable accommodation involving related application(s) for discretionary approval, the application shall be processed and considered separately from any discretionary elements of the same proposal. If the request for a reasonable accommodation cannot be effectuated until a final decision is rendered on the related discretionary approval(s), a "provisional decision" may be granted within the thirty (30)-day timeframe and shall become final at the same time as the discretionary approval(s). The application(s) for the discretionary approval(s) shall be separately considered and shall be subject to the procedures specified in the applicable chapter of this title: The appropriate decision making body shall act on all discretionary permits, but not the reasonable accommodation request.
17.84.060 - Findings and decision.
A. In order to grant a request for reasonable accommodation, the director shall make the following findings:
1. The housing which is the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation will be used by one or more persons with disabilities protected under fair housing laws.
2. The accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to one or more persons with disabilities protected under fair housing laws.
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3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city.
4. The requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration of the zoning or building laws, policies, and/or procedures of the city.
B. If, based upon all of the evidence presented to the director, the findings set forth in this section may reasonably be made, the director shall grant the requested reasonable accommodation.
C. None of the findings set forth in this section are intended to supersede any other findings which may be required for a discretionary permit that is reviewed concurrently with the request for reasonable accommodation.
17.84.070 - Finality of decision.
A. For requests for reasonable accommodations not involving one or more related land use permits, a decision by the director shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of the decision, unless appealed as set forth in Section 17.84.080.
B. For requests for reasonable accommodations involving related land use permits, a decision by the director shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of the decision of the related land use permit or the date of the provisional decision, whichever is later, unless appealed as set forth in Section 17.84.080.
17.84.080 - Appeals.
A. Within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the director's written decision, an applicant may appeal an adverse decision. Appeals from the adverse decision shall be made in writing. In the event that the last date of appeal falls on a weekend, holiday or when city offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.
B. If an individual needs assistance in filing an appeal on an adverse decision, the city will provide assistance to ensure that the appeal process is accessible.
C. All appeals shall contain a statement of the grounds for the appeal. Any information submitted as part of the appeal shall be kept confidential, shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant, and shall not be made available for public inspection.
D. Appeals shall be heard by the city manager within thirty (30) days of filing an appeal.
The city manager shall issue a written decision within ten (10) days of the hearing and the decision shall be final.
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E. Nothing in this procedure shall preclude an aggrieved individual from seeking any other state or federal remedy available.
17.84.090 - Notice to public of availability of accommodation process.
Notice of the city's reasonable accommodation procedures along with the application form shall be displayed at public information counter of the department and on the city's website. City employees shall direct individuals to such documents whenever they are requested to do so or reasonably believe that persons with disabilities or their representatives may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation.
SECTION 8. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance implements programs required by the City's Housing Element and will not result in any development or activity with the potential to impact the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 9. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
SECTION 12. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2025, by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Committee Appointments
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Mayor appoint members of the City Council to the City's standing committees and boards.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND: On December 10, 2024, the City Council started a new term. This allows for the reassignment of Committee Appointments.
STAFF REPORT: The Mayor may appoint members of Council to City Committees and Boards. Below is a summary of each committee.
Standing Committees: Standing Committee meetings are called by staff/Council, as necessary.
The committee provides recommendations to the full City Council on the following:
Economic Development: Members of this committee discuss the City's economic development goals, proposed development projects, and attend ICSC to meet with potential retailers looking to expand operations.
Budget and Finance: Members of this committee review the City's Operating and Capital Budget with staff and review the draft audited financial statements with staff and the City's audit team.
Parks and Recreation: Members of this committee discuss the City's park and recreation needs, where to use CDBG funding in the City's parks, and park grant funding.
Art in Public Places: When a project is developed, the applicant has the option of delivering art on site or paying a fee to the City. This committee reviews and approves submitted art projects and makes recommendations to Council on how to spend Art in Public Places funds.
Energy Development: This committee was disbanded for a time due to lack of items. In 2023, staff asked Council to re-establish the committee to address issues related to solar and other renewable energy development.
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Conditions of Approval.
Palo Verde Transit Agency: The Palo Verde Transit Agency's Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1lam at the Transit Office on Main Street. Board Members are responsible for oversight of the local transit system including route configurations, fares and levels of service provided.
Ad Hoc Committees: Ad Hoc Committees are created for a specific purpose and remain formed for as long as needed. These meetings are called by staff/Council as needed.
Mesa Bluffs: This committee was created to discuss the sewer issues at Mesa Bluffs.
Blight Elimination: This committee meets as necessary to discuss plans and ideas to reduce blight in the City.
Palo Verde Economic Alliance. This committee was formed with the County EDA to bring local agencies and organizations together to promote Blythe. The meetings are held at City Hall on the second Thursday of every month at 10:00am.
Animal Shelter: This committee was formed in 2021 after the Shelter had been under the threat of closure by the County of Riverside twice in two years. The Committee will research viable options for the City as it relates to the Shelter, and the County's continued operation of the facility.
2+2+2+2: This committee allows for the City, School District, Hospital and College to work together to share resources and ideas.
Golf Course: Staff recommends the Mayor appoint two members to serve on a Golf Course Ad Hoc Committee to discuss, plan and assist with the future operation of the City's Municipal Golf Course.
Other Government Agency Meetings:
MDAQMD: Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District meets the third Monday of the month at 10am at their office in Victorville. The City has video/teleconferencing abilities.
Subject matter is extensive relating to air quality rules and regulations, licenses, permits, and enforcement actions.
RCTC: The Riverside County Transportation Commission meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 9:30am in Riverside. RCTC handles/controls/distributes monies for all transportation related functions (e.g. road construction, transit) in Riverside County.
CVAG: The Coachella Valley Association of Governments is comprised of several standing committees. Blythe joined CVAG in 1998, primarily to have the support of Coachella Valley cities and the County when dealing with RCTC and their division of discretionary transportation funds. CVAG committee meetings are held in their office in Palm Desert, but video/teleconferencing is available at City Hall. CVAG appointees received a stiped of $125 to attend the Executive Committee meetings and a $100 stipend per meeting for all other committees.
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Energy & Sustainability 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:00pm Homeless Committee 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Public Satety: 2*d Monday of the month at 9:00am
General Assembly: Last Monday in June at 6:00pm (all Council Members should plan to attend to represent Blythe at the event.
League of CA Cities: The League hosts period meetings and training sessions. The Committee member should attend the Annual Conference held each fall. The City is also a member of the Riverside County Division of the League which hosts bi-monthly meetings at 5:00pm. The meeting location rotates around the various Riverside County Cities.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Current Committee Appointments
2. CVAG Meeting Schedule for 2024/2025
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Standing Committees
Member:
Economic Development Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton
Budget and Finance Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez
Parks and Recreation Johnny Rodriguez Joey DeConinck
Art in Public Places Johnny Rodriguez Joseph Halby
Joey Deconinck Johnny Rodriguez
Joey Deconinck Joseph Halby
Palo Verde Transit Agency Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez Ad Hoc Committees
Committee: Member:
Mesa Bluffs Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
Blight Elimination Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez
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Supervisor Perez Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
2+2+2+2 Committee Joey DeConinck Sam Burton
CVSP Closure Committee Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
Animal Shelter Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton
Other Government Agency Meetings
Agency: Primary Alternate
MDAQMD Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
RCTC Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
CAL CITIES Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
Palo Verde College Joseph Halby
CVAG
Executive Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez
Transportation Joey DeConinck Sam Burton
Energy & Sustainability Joey DeConinck Joseph Halby
Homeless Committee Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton
Public Safety Johnny Rodriguez
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COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
CVAG
CYAG STANDING DAY TIME JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN COMMITTEES (Dark) (Darl)
(Dark) (Dark)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Last Monday 4:30 p.m. 30 27 24 28 30 Dec 2 June 2
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 1st Monday 10:00 a.m.
Aug 26
COACHELLA VALLEY 2nd Thursday 10:30 a.m. 13 10 12
CONSERVATION COMMISSION 12 14
DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY 3rd Monday 3:00 p.m. 16 21 18 17 21 19 16 Jan 13 Feb10
ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 2nd Thursday 12:00 p.m. 12 14 13 10 12
COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 2nd Monday 9:00 a.m. 13 10 12
Nov 18
HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE 3rd 10:00 a.m. 18 20 15 19 16 21 18 Wednesday
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Last Monday 6:00 p.m. 30
in June
H = Holiday *= Special Meeting AGENDAS CAN BE FOUND AT: www.cvag.org. UPDATED: May 29, 2024 PLEASE NOTE: When it becomes necessary to have a special meeting or to change the date of a meeting, committee members will be alerted and the change will be noted on the CVAG website calendar.
COINS TIRST LONE
Blythe CITY COLONEL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Award of Agreement for ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: To complete the ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project, it is recommended Council:
1. Award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,219.
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies.
4. Authorize an additional $15,000 for plan review and inspection services.
5. Establish a project budget not to exceed $111,219.
6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures for engineering and project inspection services during construction within the approved project budget.
FISCAL IMPACT: $111,219 from contingency included in the FY 2024/25 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.
BACKGROUND: The ChanslorPlace subdivision was proposed to be constructed in three phases. Phase I construction was completed in 2005. The plans for Phase II and Phase III were approved by the City in August 2006. Construction on Phase II began in 2006 but was never completed due to outstanding issues with the sanitary sewer system.
There are currently eight undeveloped lots in Phase II. The City has not issued any building permits for the vacant lots in Phase II due to the issues with the sanitary sewer system. Repairing the sanitary sewer system in Phase II would enable the eight vacant lots to be developed as well as correct defects that could impact current residents.
Contract documents and specifications were prepared to solicit bids to repair defects in the Phase II sanitary sewer system. The City issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project in July 2024.
Unfortunately, no bids were received by the deadline. Staff obtained information that no bids were received due to timing issues. It was reported contractors were busy with other projects. Staff thought it was best to wait a few months to allow time for those projects to wind down before advertising the project a second time.
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project. Bids were originally due October 31, 2024. That deadline was extended to December 12, 2024, to allow staff time to accommodate questions about the project that arose during the pre-bid meeting with the contractors.
STAFF REPORT: The bid opening for the Chanslor Place Sewer Repair Project was held on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The following bids were received:
Cholla Construction $158,580
Radco Inc. $208,119
Rove Engineering, Inc. $81,219
The apparent low bidder, Rove Engineering, Inc., submitted a responsive bid. Rove Engineering:
Inc. is an A licensed contractor operating in El Centro, California. Their contractor's license is active and in good standing with the State of California. Rove Engineering has performed work for the City in the past, including street improvement projects and repairs at the WasteWater Treatment Plant. All projects were performed to the satisfaction of the City. Staff determined that Rove Engineering, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder.
Therefore, it is recommended the Council award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,219; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 in contingencies; authorize an additional $15,000 for plan reviews and inspection services; establish a project budget not to exceed $111,219; and authorize the Interm City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures for engineering and project inspection services during construction within the approved project budget.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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ORIA FIRST
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees for the Desert Sound Music and Art Festival.
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Ree of S2MEND for Desert Sounds Art and Cousi waive the Tamparary, 20P5 at 130) Commercial Street.
FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of revenue in the amount of $262.00 BACKGROUND: Desert Sound will present a free show with live music, food, and art on January 18, 2025, from 4-10pm. The event will be held at 135 N. Commercial Street (Halby's) and is free and open to all ages.
A Temporary Use Permit is required to host this event at this location. Other community events have been held at this location with much success.
STAFF REPORT: Desert Sound has submitted the required Temporary Use Permit application for their show on January 18, 2025. The established Temporary Use Permit fee is $262.00. As this is a community event, free of charge and open to all ages, staff is in support of waiving the TUP fee for this event.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Event Flyer
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DESERT SOUND
FREE SHOW PRESENTS
LIVE MUSIC
DRINKING FOOD
ART! WHERE
Haloy's
BLYTHE CA
135 N. COMMERCIAL
MUSICAL GUEST
JETa KiNG
"DENNIS
RIVIZZIGNO"
"RYAN REYES" MORE
DATE DOORS OPEN
JAN 4pm TILL 10pm
TH
18%
ALL AGES WELCOME
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AGENCY
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MINUTES
BLYTHE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
December 10, 2024
The December 10, 2024 meeting of the Blythe Successor Agency was called to order by Chair DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Chair Rodriguez and Board Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Staff in attendance included Board Secretary Crecelius and other agency staff.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Finance Director Elms stated staff has prepared the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule known as the ROPS. as shown in Attachment A and an administrative budget shown in Attachment B for the enforceable obligation period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Items listed on the ROPS for funding are routine and enforceable obligations of the Successor Agency which include debt payments for bond issuance, trustee fees, maintenance costs for properties set to be disposed of per the Agency's Long Range Property Management Plan and the City's eligible administrative costs. If the Board agrees with the proposed, staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. SA 2024-001, approving the ROPS and administrative budget for an enforceable obligation period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and further authorize staff to submit the Agency's ROPS and administrative budget to the Riverside County Oversight Board and the Department of Finance for Review and Approval
No public comment. Vice Chair Rodriguez moved approval of Resolution No. SA 2024-001. The motion was seconded by Board Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.
RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024-001. A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BLYTHE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned.
Joseph DeConinck, Chair
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, Secretary
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REPORTS
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PUBLIC
COMMENT
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ADJOURN
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